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The Act of Disappearance

2009-06-04T23:18:00.006+10:00

The Act of Disappearance

Guess what I have been up to?

Becoming a scholar :P

Finally, I am blogging again after 3 weeks of disappearing. Beginning this year, you can see that I have not been passionately writing stuffs on my page anymore. Don’t ask me why. I don’t even know the reasons too. Blame it on my laziness and busyness. I am pretty sure that no one is reading my blog already except for my family. You must be pretty frustrated as each time you click starupurlife, it shows the same old boring post again.

Ok, I have been very busy. Not only 1 but 5 crazy assignments all due at the same time plus a 30% test. Thank god that everything is over now! I am done with semester 1 and will be quite free for a couple of weeks. Haha…Proud to announce that I DO NOT HAVE FINAL EXAMS! Laughing my head off now as exams for most universities in Australia begin next week. Wooohoot! I don’t need to study and suffer the exam fever which hits every student now.

By the way, I met my supervisor today. He is the head of the school and seems to be nice and jovial. But indeed a very busy man. Fingers crossed that my research will go smoothly under his supervision as I am aiming for first class honours.

No more stories about my personal life. It gets pretty boring and repetitive. The good news is, I am going to transform this blog into a fashion, food and creative design website. Wait for my new updates, ya. Tah! :)

xoxo

Happy Mother's Day!

2009-05-09T12:13:00.000+10:00

Happy Mother's Day!

Dearest Mummy,

A poem specially dedicated to you :)

If I could give you diamonds
for each tear you cried for me.
If I could give you sapphires
for each truth you’ve helped me see.
If I could give you rubies
for the heartache that you’ve known
If I could give you pearls
for the wisdom that you’ve shown.
Then you’ll have a treasure, mother, that would mount up to the skies
That would almost match
the sparkle in your kind and loving eyes.
But I have no pearls, no diamonds,
As I’m sure you’re well aware
So I’ll give you gifts more precious
My devotion, love and care.

Love you lots,

Happy Mother’s Day!

xoxo

Frustrated

2009-05-09T12:01:00.004+10:00

Too Frustrated

Merujuk kepada perkara di atas, saya telah menghantar email kepada puan pada 24/4/2009 berkenaan dengan masalah elaun bulanan saya.

Saya hanya menerima elaun buku dan perkakas berjumlah $........ daripada Syarikat X pada 24/04/09 tetapi masih tidak menerima elaun bulanan untuk bulan mei, jun dan julai berjumlah $....... daripada Syarikat X!

Sudah 2 minggu saya menunggu Syarikat X untuk menyelesaikan masalah ini tetapi saya masih tidak menerima sebarang jawapan. Saya amat mermerlukan duit tersebut untuk membayar sewa apartment dan membeli makanan.

Hari ini sudah 9 Mei dan saya masih berhutang dengan landlord. Sekiranya saya tidak membayar sewa saya dengan secepat mungkin saya akan dihalau!! Saya pasti saya akan menjadi pelajar Syarikat X yang pertama tinggal di tepi jalan.

Bank saya juga sudah tidak cukup duit untuk menampung perbelanjaan untuk minggu ini. Saya bukan berasal daripada keluarga yang kaya dan ibu bapa tidak mampu menghantar duit dari Malaysia. Masalah ini juga sudah menjejaskan pelajaran saya di universiti!

Saya harap masalah ini dapat diselesaikan minggu ini juga. Kerjasama puan amat dihargai.

Sekian terima kasih,
Shir Li

Mummy

2009-05-06T13:30:00.004+10:00

Mummy

“There is no velvet so soft as a mother's lap, no rose as lovely as her smile, no path so flowery as that imprinted with her footsteps.” Archibald Thompson

To the most beautiful woman in the world,

Over the years, I've watched the wonderful ways you've made life special for our family. The moments of love and kindness, the traditions and memories that I'll always remember and carry with me throughout my lives. But most of all I've watched the way you've shown me the true meaning of love in everything you do.

Thanks for everything! I do not take the time to say I appreciate all you do. So a very Happy Birthday, Mummy! And lots of love to you!

Hugs and kisses,
Shir Li

So proud to have you as my Mum.

xoxo

My Cup of Tea

2009-04-29T14:15:00.008+10:00

My Cup of Tea

Brr… Such a cold autumn day today.
Totally not right coz winter is still one month away.
And right now, it’s about 7 degrees outside.
By this rate we are going, probably we will have snow in CBD for the first time during winter
How strange could that be?

Honestly, this is my fourth year in Melbourne and I still never like winter.
I hate the tremendous cold! In fact, I even have a post that I bitched about winter last year.

Four things that keep me going during these cold months are;
staying indoors,
keeping warm under the duvet,
sipping on a hot mug of tea
and a hot long shower to follow.

Two words. Simply, Perfect.

My new tea set. Isn’t it lovely?

During winter, fashion statement is a must too.
Ain’t no fashion guru here but I love playing with layers and colours.

Today’s outfit is pink tank top with matching cardigan, a key and lock golden necklace, jeans, high brown boots, black jacket, green scarf and a black hobo bag.
Ideal for a cold day like this.

My cup of tea.

xoxo

Everything In Between

2009-04-26T18:38:00.010+10:00

Everything In Between

I haven’t been blogging lately and dad was complaining that my blog is utterly boring. Blame on the assignmentS and my emo mood after coming back from Brisbane :D

Mum and Dad, this post is for you.

Easter break was awesome!! I can say that it is the best holidays that I ever had in Australia. Not that Brisbane is an interesting place to visit (kind of boring) but the people there are FANTABULOUS!

At first, I was quite worried that will I ever mixed well with my sister’s friends. They are so much younger than me and of course you know me, I dislike talking and tend to be very quite at all times (even among my friends too). However, they absolutely proved me wrong! They are such a cool bunch of people. Hehe…crazy and wacko at all times.

I had so much fun hanging out with them from touring around the city, gold coast-ing, uni exploring, yummy food searching, shopping, city cat-ing(thinks of Koo) to potluck dinner :) But, at times, they can be very immature too :P Teehee! I miss them so much especially my little sis.

I flew back to Melbourne with a heavy heart and I was emo-ing for the past few days! Blame the weather in Melbourne too, makes me miss the sunshine state even more. I am totally going to make a second trip back there again this year

For more pics about my trip click on this link:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=88873&id=612920856&l=11533cad25

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Apart from that, Melbourne is getting colder and colder. It was snowing at the hill top of Mt Buller and Falls Creek today. Definitely a sign that winter is coming. Real soon! By the way, I am enthusiastically preparing myself for the cold weather already. Bought a few cardigans, a new warm PJ, rearranged my wardrobe with winter clothing, brought out my old good heater and place my bed with an electric blanket. Right now, I am addicted to hot tea too! Teehee… I am so going to buy a tea set and get my supplies of tea from T2.

Finally I watched Twilight! To-do-list since last year. Yeah, I know; the movie was out ages ago. Twilight was ok. 6/10. I preferred the book. Last summer, I completed reading all four of them (Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse & Breaking Dawn). New Moon is really boring, Eclipse is not too bad and Breaking Dawn is the best in the whole series.

In the movie, some parts were very boring and I already knew what was going to happen next. Haha…I was busy explaining to my bf too. The movie left out a lot of parts in the book and they did change the story a bit. Anyway, I LOVE Robert Pattison! He is so HOT! Double Hotness! I think he is totally perfect for the role. Ohh…Carlisle is HOT too!! The rest of the casts for Cullens' family are fine except for Rosalie. In the book, I imagined her to be so much prettier. She looks very average to me.

Jacob Black is ok but he really looks like a werewolf in the movie :P Hehe…he is indeed a werewolf in book 2, 3 & 4. Plus, I love the Cullens' house. Ultimate coolness! Totally different from what I imagined! I thought it was a beautiful old-styled mansion instead it was a super modern bungalow. I can’t wait for the second movie. I want to see more of Edward Cullen :)

On the other hand, mum’s birthday and mother’s day are coming soon. 1 more week. I already have plans for her. Feel very sad coz my sis and I can’t celebrate both special days with her. I do hope that dad does something for mum.

I am not going to reveal much here coz mum is reading my blog. Just to mention that when I went to the shop yesterday to get her a mother’s day present, the store assistant told me that “thing” ran out of stock but luckily they will get it for me from another store. Relieved! I am going back to collect it on Monday. Gee, that “thing” must be very popular! I saw it on Oprah. Oprah was saying so many good stuffs about it. I hope that mum likes it.

I miss her so much!

xoxo

Easter Break

2009-04-08T13:23:00.004+10:00

Easter Break

Yeah, my blog is dead again!

And I don’t think that I’m passionate to blog very often nowadays.

Nothing interesting in my life to write about.

Playing games in my Nintendo ds lite is my latest addiction.

For the past few weeks, I have been quite busy writing my research proposal draft and trying to finish two assignments (Research Methods and Accounting Research). Both due on the same date, right after holidays. But no worries! I already completed one.

Anyway, it is great that this year, I have a total of 9 days Easter Break. Relatively a long one but it makes no difference as this semester, I only have 2 days of classes in a week. Everyday seems like a holiday to me :P

Tomorrow, I will be heading to Brisbane to visit my beloved Sis! Staying there for about 6 days and I will be back in Melbourne again on Tuesday evening.

Depending on my mood, I will blog more about the trip. See ya!

Happy Easter and Happy Holidays!

Have a nice break :)

xoxo

Breaking the Silence

2009-03-19T14:33:00.005+11:00

Breaking the Silence

My blog is dead but I am still alive. Sad to say that I left my pink page for more than a month due to my laziness and lack of motivation to pen down something! I am pretty sure that you are curious about what’s happening with my life at the moment.

To break the silence, I am currently doing my Honours degree in RMIT University. No longer a Melbourne University student. You must be wondering why? To cut the long story short, I choose to do my Honours in RMIT. Yup, new course, new university, new environment, new subjects, new lectures and totally new friends!

It was quite daunting at first but I am loving every bits of RMIT. Classes are small and the lecturers are very helpful. I am now taking Research Methods, Data analysis and Accounting Theories and Research. Everything seems so new to me. Totally different from what I had learned in my undergraduate degree.

I understand that Honours is going to be very tough and challenging as I will be writing a 15,000 words thesis in my second semester but I definitely have no regrets! To be honest, I am enjoying the interesting research life right now. Plus, I already have my goals set out. After completing Honours, I aim to continue with my studies to the next level, PhD. Dreaming to become a Dr by age 27 :) Hard work and commitment for the next 4 years!

By the way, I finally decided on what my research topic is about. Just had a meeting with my lecturer this morning. Adoption of International Financial Accounting Standards (IFRS) by Australia will be my cup of tea. Updating more about it later. Hopefully everything goes well :) Fingers crossed.

On the other hand, Melbourne was hit by EARTHQUAKE twice!!! Not a big deal though. 4.6 and 4.5 on the Richter Magnitude Scale respectively. I am wondering how these can happen. Melbourne is not even in the Pacific Ring of Fire. The world is absolutely going cranky >.<

Apart from all my ramblings,

My new pet dog, Milo

Dinner with friends

Moomba WaterFest

Lucky. I won another soft toy again this year :)

x0x0

Déjà vu

2009-02-15T14:25:00.004+11:00

Déjà vu

Mum, Dad and I sent my little sis off to Queensland yesterday morning. Yup, it was on Valentine’s Day! 3 years ago, I first flew to Melbourne on that very day too. What a co-incidence! This whole goodbye experience was déjà vu to me. The feeling was so strong like I has witnessed or experienced this “new” (sis, leaving on a jet) situation previously.

3 years ago

Now

Packing luggage, getting ready in the morning before the flight, feeling scared and sad, wearing blazer to look smart, reporting to JPA officers once in KLIA, lining up to check in luggage, taking farewell pictures with family, final briefing from JPA, saying goodbyes to family and friends, last kisses and hugging before leaving the international gate, uncontrollable tears, looking at family for the final time with a heavy heart, going through the custom check, waiting anxiously at boarding gate, feeling worried what the future lies ahead, went up the plane and off in the air leaving Malaysia for Australia.

Luggage and a box. 37 kg!!

Families and Friends

Final Goodbye

JPA Scholars

However, this time the experience was a bit different. It was so sad to see family crying and sobbing. Many refused to leave the international gate even though their daughters or sons had left. I could not even control myself. It was heartbreaking to her leave. I was proud that my mum was strong. Although she did not cry, I knew that she was very sad. We miss her so much already. We hope that everything will turn out well for her. Love you sis

Goodbye Sis

2009-02-12T23:37:00.007+11:00

Goodbye Sis

Best Sisters Forever ♥

Mixed Feelings. Sis is flying to Brisbane this Saturday to further her studies at the University of Queensland. I am so proud that my little sis finally made it to university. She is now one step further to achieve her dreams to be a reowned pharmacist one day. Glad that her accommodation is settled after weeks of worrying and having a huge set back at the beginning. Plus, she passed her driving test too. Congrats! Way to go girl!

At the same time, I am feeling sad as we are going to be separated in Australia. Sobs! Although we are studying in the same country, sad to say that we are separated by two different states. I am definitly going to miss her a lot. On the brighter side, I can visit my little sis in Brisbane during holidays :)

Two days ago, sis treated me lunch at Sushi King. So nice of her. Thanks sis

Sexy Foxie

Cute Foxie
Do we look alike?

Dearest Mei Mei,

Good luck and all the best in Uni. Life in a foreign place is not going to be easy. Be brave, sis. Don’t afraid to speak out and don’t be shy to ask if you are unsure. Everyone there is very nice and friendly. Nobody is going to laugh at you or eat you up if you ask silly questions. Independence and confidence are the keys to survivor now.

Besides that, always manage your money wisely. Don’t overspend and budget at all times. Sis, I know that you already heard these advices a million times and you might think that I’m nagging like an old lady. But all these are for your own good. Take heed of these advices as they will definitely help you through your difficult times in Queensland.

Study hard to make mum, dad and arabia proud. Don’t party too hard as life is in uni can be very relaxing. Plus don’t get easily sway by stranger’s sweet talk and don’t let other people bully or take advantage of you. I’m very worried as you are still a teen. Sis, if you encountered any problems, feel free to call or text me. Do not keep it to yourself. You are not all alone. You still have your big sis in Aus. I am not thousands miles away but just one state away from you :) Eat well too. I know that you hate vegetables so eat more fruits. Remember to take good care of yourself as no one will be looking after you anymore. Keep in touch. Last but not least, bon voyage, sis! I miss you!

Love you lots,
Arabia

He’s just not that into you

2009-02-09T02:39:00.002+11:00

He’s just not that into you

He’s just not that into you by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo was first introduced by my sis. When were at the bookshop getting some stationeries, sis was so keen on buying this particular book. I gritted my teeth and gave her a malicious look. Why is she wasting RM39.90 on such a thin and useless read? She still bought it anyway. Hehe...rebellious teen!

I was so sceptical to read it at first. However, ~~due to much persuasion,~~ I needed something light to read and also this book is now made into a major motion picture, I finally gave in. Lo and behold, I hated to admit it that I was wrong. Don’t ever judge a book by its cover.

This book is impressive in that it hits the nail right on the head over and over again. Very pleasant, heartfelt, and funny. The authors provide great insight with real life examples of the many ways that men so often play along in a relationship and they also gave very good advices too.

This is truly one of the best books out there. So don’t forget to grab a copy, yourself.
I can’t wait to watch the movie!

He’s just not that into you if:

- He’s not asking you out

- He’s not calling you

- He’s not dating you

- He’s not having sex with you

- He’s having sex with someone else

- He only wants to see you when he’s drunk

- He doesn’t want to marry you

- He’s breaking up with you

- He’s disappeared on you

- He’s married

- He’s a selfish jerk, a bully, or a really big freak

xoxo

Sweet Memories

2009-02-05T18:16:00.009+11:00

Sweet Memories

For the past few days, I had nothing impressive to do at home. Since it’s already the 11th day, cny celebration has pretty much settled down.

Due to boredom, I went online and while I was browsing through facebook, I saw many friends uploaded their childhood pictures. Perfect! An idea just cropped up. So there goes the rest of my day, looking through all my old photographs again.

Bringing back all the sweet memories that I once enjoyed :D

♥♥♥

Kindy

1st year

2nd year

Primary

Primary 4 Hijau

6 Hijau

Secondary

1 Merah

2 Merah

3 Merah

4 Science 1

5 Science 1

Prefects

College

KDU College

p/s: Try to guess which one is me from kindy to college. Email me and you might win a prize :P Wakaka...

xoxo

Moo Moo Ing Chinese New Year

2009-02-02T18:27:00.015+11:00

Moo Moo Ing Chinese New Year

Moo Moo-ing Chinese New Year was absolutely fun. Reunion dinner, visiting, mandarin oranges, gambling, catching up with uncles, aunties and cousins, receiving lots of red packets and the best of all is eating yummy cny cookies and tibits. I am pretty sure that I put on a few kilos now. Gosh, pardon me! I have been so busy celebrating till I neglected my blog :P

So, I am taking some time here to wish everyone a “Happy Chinese New Year!”

Better late then never :) Have a great moo moo year ahead.

New Year's Eve

Preparation. Decorating the front door with two red lanterns and a red cloth

Reunion dinner. Prepared by mum

After dinner @ Jonker St

Posing with mum

Jonker St is famous for magnificent cny ambience

Cheng Hoon Teng Temple. The oldest temple in Malacca and in Malaysia. Founded in the 1600s

With mum and dad

With my pretty sis

Having Nyonya Baba Cendol. Yummy!

1st Day of CNY

Family Picture

Our new dresses

With 3rd aunty, sis and my cousin's son

Smile :)

With cousins

My dad has a large family (7 brothers and 5 sisters)

With the youngest cousin in the Ng family. We call him "baby" though he is 15 this year.

2nd Day of CNY

I cannot resist him. So cute in his chinese sam foo

Another cute pose

@ Aunty's place

3rd Day of CNY

3 best mates. Visit my maternal family at KL

Kawaii Cute. With Mei Chien

Uncle Jovie, Uncle Danny and Aunty Irene

Mum and Grandma (My only grandparent left)

3 pretty girls and dad

Try to guess what are we doing? Kek Sai?

Dinner @ Cowboy Steak House

4th Day of CNY

I did not take any pics. So yummy apple donuts to feast your eyes

5th Day of CNY

Steamboat dinner

Happy Mum and Sis

Yummy herbal soup

Haha.... 3rd aunty

Food prepared by 3rd uncle

xoxo

The Prince and the Princess

2009-01-16T22:31:00.008+11:00

The Prince and the Princess

Once upon a time, there was a prince, Prince Aaron. When he grew up he wanted to marry a princess, a pure royal blood princess.

Prince Aaron went all over the world looking for a real princess whom he could marry. He met many princesses but there was always something wrong with them. One was too tall and another was too small. One was too sad and another was too gay.

Prince Aaron was never quite sure if they were real princesses. At last, Prince Aaron came home again. He was very sad because he did want to marry a real princess.

Then one night there was a terrible thunder storm. In the middle of the storm there was a knock on the door of the castle. The old king went to open the door. There, standing outside in the pouring rain, was a lovely lady. She might have been a princess, but she was so wet that it was difficult to tell.

http://eldris.deviantart.com/art...-Storm- 50785187

The king led the princess into the castle, out of the wind and the rain. There she stood, in a pool of water and all she could say was, “I am a real princess, Princess Shirli.” Prince Aaron could not believe his ears when he heard her say that. “We will see about that,” thought the old queen, but she did not say anything.

The queen had all the bedclothes taken off the bed. Then she put a pea under the mattress. Then more mattresses were put on top, until there were 20 mattresses on top of the pea and had many feather beds piled on top of the 20 mattresses. When Princess Shirli was warmed and fed, the queen led her to the bedroom and tucked her into bed.

In the morning, the old queen went to see the Princess Shirli. “How did you sleep, my dear?” she asked her. “Dreadfully!” replied the princess. “What was the matter?” asked the old queen. “I do not know what was in the bed,” replied Princess Shirli, “but there was something hard in it.”

Then the queen knew that this was a real princess because she had felt the pea through twenty mattresses and many feather beds. Only real princess could be as tender as that. Prince Aaron was filled with joy when the old queen told him that they had indeed found a real princess. A wedding was arranged between the prince and the real princess and they lived happily ever after :)

~ The End ~

Dar Dar, I dedicate this story especially for you on your birthday. Hehe...I know that you always asked for one before going to bed. So this is for you. 365 days bedtime story. I hope that you like it :)

Happy 23rd Birthday!

Love You Always!

xoxo

Happy

2009-01-09T17:05:00.002+11:00

Happy

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

I am super duper extremely HAPPY! At
last, my honours application is settled. Plus I will be flying home in 7 hours. Can’t wait to have a relaxing holidays. See you in Malaysia :)

xoxo

Village Drive-ins

2009-01-07T13:43:00.006+11:00

Village Drive-ins

Best discovery ever in Melbourne! Kai and I came across this Village Drive-ins Cinema last Sunday and we decided why not give it a try. It’s just like any other ordinary cinema in town except you enjoy the movie experience from your own car. Latest blockbusters are projected onto their three screens spanning 33 meters wide, and sound is picked up through a FM stereo broadcast. How superb is that!

I always watch drive-ins cinema on movie and never thought that I would experience one myself. By the time we reached our destination, the queue was already a beeline. Not surprising coz Tuesdays are half-price movie night. We bought our tickets, managed to find a good spot in Theater 2, rolled down the windows, adjusted the radio frequency and car seat. And voila! Time to enjoy the drive-in memorable movie experience under thousand stars and the beautiful round moon!

For those who are in Melbourne and you have a car, give it a try. Don’t forget to bring your own pillow, blankie, picnic chair, food and even your teddie for a night of good 'ol fashioned movie fun :)

Address: 155 Newlands Road, Coburg, VIC, 3058
Ticket Box: 03 9354 8633

P/s: All of a sudden, I have this crazy business idea to run the first ever drive-ins cinema in Malaysia. Just ignore me :P

xoxo

My NYE

2009-01-05T22:57:00.006+11:00

My NYE

My NYE was a date to be remembered. A day of sadness, loneliness and celebration. Bf flew back to Malaysia on New Year’s Eve and the apartment was so empty the moment he left. Silence except for noises from the TV or radio that is on the whole day. Missing him badly :(

On NYE night, I went out with Kai, Varnis and Umar. We hang around Docklands for a couple of hours while savoring yummy Movenpick ice-cream. Afterward, we rushed to Federation Square to watch the spectacular fireworks at midnight. OMG, the city was jammed pack! It was my very first NYE countdown experience and to be honest, I did not really like it except for the extravagant fireworks based on the theme stars. It hated the huge crowd as people were shoving, pushing and forcing their way through to get a good spot. Luckily for us, we managed to find a good 360 degrees view on the bridge.

Sad to say, I’m still stuck here in Melbourne due to some honours matters that I desperately need to settle with JPA. The wait is killing me and I have been bugging them myriad times already! I am pretty sure that this would drag on when I’m back in Malaysia. Sometimes I just wished that JPA is more efficient in their work.

Staying home all alone is definitely boring. For the past few days I indulged myself in Nintendo DS, TV, Facebook, blogs and storybooks. However, I’m absolutely glad this will soon be over. I’m flying home in 4 days! Fingers crossed that everything will be done. I am trying to be very positive (one of my new year’s resolutions). Maybe I should give JPA another call tomorrow. Time to cajole. Grrr…!

3 Horny devils

Varnis, Umar and Me

Savoring Ice-cream

Thousands of people at Federation Square

Magnificent

xoxo

Goodbye 2008, Welcome 2009

2008-12-31T18:29:00.004+11:00

Goodbye 2008, Welcome 2009!

2008 has finally come to an end. Reminiscing the past, year 2008 has been quite a great one. I traveled to 2 places in Australia this year: Sydney in winter and Adelaide in summer. Glad that I covered most states using my own hard-earned money.

Highlight for this year will be I graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne. A proud achievement for my family and I. Uni hasn’t been an easy ride for me. Moreover, I always thought that I could not even make it into honours year but I proved myself wrong. I was really relieved to receive 3 honours offers from 3 different universities and I picked RMIT University. So, I will be staying in Melbourne for another year :)

Besides that, I am proud to say that I did “hardcore” shopping in Melbourne this year too. Yup, hardcore shopping! 2 days before Christmas, I shopped until 3.30am and on Boxing Day itself, I went shopping at 5.00am! Ultimate craziness! Never done such a thing in my entire life.

My 2009 new resolutions are simple. Study hard, Be more optimistic and positive and speak more.

To sum it all up, I hope that year 2009 will be better, filled with love, happiness, success and peace.

Happy New Year! Goodbye 2008, Welcome 2009!

Pervert People

This is a statute

This is what you should do with it

You can do it HIS way

or

You can do it OUR way

Having Fun?

You can even do this way too

You can even dance

Last but not least, sealed a KISS

xoxo

Highlights

2008-12-23T12:36:00.006+11:00

Highlights

“You’ve earned every success
that’s come your way,
and at this special time,
you should be filled
with pride, satisfaction,
and all the happiness
you deserve.”

Beautiful photographs by Archi

Endless plan ahead this week. Christmas Dinner, Boxing Day shopping (A must!), Lake Entrance road trip (Hopefully it will be according to planning), Bf leaving Melbourne on 31st and New Year celebration. I’ve been REALLY enjoying the madness!

Highlights:

Family came to Melbourne on 12/12 for a week. Glad to see them again after 10 months. Mum and Dad still looked the same but little sis definitely grown taller and prettier. Spent great quality time with family. Read more about it here http://shadesofshen.blogspot.com.

Graduated on 15/12 and earned a Bachelor of Commerce! Yeah :) Able to start working with 3 job offers to choose from but I refused to do so. Decided taking up honours in RMIT Uni and have been waiting patiently for JPA’s decision.

Shopping like a mad girl with sis. Had a great sibling “catching-up” session. And also fought with sis over a small tiny matter (Back to the good old days).

Finally, I am the proud owner of a GUESS bag and pink Nitendo DS lite that I have been eyeing for ages! Graduation presents. Thanks mum and dad.

Realized that gambling is fun but scary! I won a mini jackport in Adelaide. Nothing grand, just 12 bucks :) And suddenly became a frequent visitor of Crown Casino. Btw, it’s not me who gamble :P

Gained 1 kg after so many yummy lunches and dinners. But dad gained extra 3 kg carrying a big rounded belly back to Malaysia :P See, Melbourne has good food!

Going Christmas shopping AGAIN later. Chadstone Shopping Mall opens 24 hours today! Glad to have Kai Kai and his cute Yaris car. Muahaha.

xoxo

Back to Melby

2008-12-08T23:41:00.002+11:00

Back to Melby

I am back in Melby. 4 days holiday in Adelaide was awesome. Beyond my expectations. I always thought that Adelaide is going to be a boring and sleepy town. Hey, it proved me wrong! We missed out a lot of places too due to lack of time. In the future, I might return to Adelaide again. Will blog about my trip later.

I am so busy since getting home. Working during the day and cleaning my dirty apartment during the night. I have to make sure that my apartment is sparkling clean by thursday or else it is going to be nagging session time by my mum :P

Mum, Dad and Sis are flying to Melbourne this Friday!!! Yeah!!!

And my results are out this Friday too. Boo!!!

Time really flies and I am definitely nervous.

3 more days...

Quickie

2008-12-02T11:33:00.000+11:00

Quickie

A quick update.

Life after exams have been pretty busy as I am working everyday. On average, I am working about 9 hours a day with only 15 minutes lunch break. I know that I shouldn’t be a workaholic but I just can’t help it. Trying to earn more money before I stop working for the rest of the year.
“Mini” graduation dinner with close friends at Fifiteen Melbourne was on last Thursday. I could not even believe that I spent $81 for the dinner alone!!! An expensive dinner. Overall, dinner was really good and we had a beautiful private room to ourselves too. The service was fantastic and I did feel a bit weird being pampered in such a manner.

By the way, I received my pay cheque this afternoon and I am grinning like a mad woman now. Finally, my hard work paid off. Enough money to buy an ipod nano for my sis, bf’s birthday pressie and even grab myself a pink nitendo ds lite that I craved for ages! All in 4 days of work. *winks* :)

Tomorrow, I will be heading to Adelaide. A much needed break. Will be back to Melbourne on Saturday with more updates.

Tears of Freedom

2008-11-25T00:03:00.005+11:00

Tears of Freedom

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally, I am done with my exams. A huge burden lifted from my shoulders :)

Did a little calculation and I discovered that 3 years of degree in Melbourne Uni = 6 final exams = 24 papers in total. Not too bad.

Today's paper was good and I was happy. Fingers crossed that I will pass all my subjects and successfully graduate in December.

After-exams celebration was at Dragon Boat Restaurant. Nothing grand, just a small “yam-cha” lunch with the best bf in the world. I was extremely satisfied. Although bf doesn't has exams coz he is doing his research, he still joined in the celebration and cooked almost everyday during my exams for 3 weeks in a row. So sweet of him. Thanks dar! :)

I will be having a more “posh” celebration with my friends this Thursday at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Restaurant.

After lunch, we shopped around Swanston St. Hehe….it have been ages since I last went shopping. Christmas is one month away but the city is already dancing in Christmas mood. Beautifully decorated lights, huge chirstmas tree in Brouke St, special santa mail box and the spectacular Myer Christmas window. I will be having my first Christmas in Melbourne this year. *Excited* These are my fav!

Myer Christmas Window

Hard Rock

Stone Santa

A Step Closer

2008-11-20T14:16:00.002+11:00

A Step Closer

Finally I found some time to update my blog. Still in the midst of my exams. Finished 3 papers but I still have 1 more to go. Grrr!!! Most of my friends officially “merdeka” today. >.<

Taxation law was ok but I was really really really disappointed with derivative securities. I screwed DS! Put in so much effort for the paper and then during exams I can’t do a lot of the questions. wth...The paper was way harder than the practice exam =(

On the lighter note, auditing paper was good. I was expecting it to be super difficult but it turned the other way. Sigh… Life is always like that. Now I have to focus on my last exam as I don’t want to screw another finance paper.

Apart from that, hehe…due to exam stress (konon), I went online shopping. Bought a new pink GHD hair straightener at a fraction of the original price. I still would not reveal how much it cost. Of course it’s expensive as GHD is the best hair iron in the world. Weee! I can’t wait to get my hair “fried” after exams =P... 3 more days to go.

My baby

Random Pictures

Yummy juicy strawberries!! Freshly plucked :)

Posing with the world's biggest Pinklady Apple :)

A "Hatman" superhero was born :)

Exams

2008-11-02T14:51:00.003+11:00

Exams =(

Last day of uni just flew by in a glimpse of light.

Reality have not even sunk in yet that I am already done with my 3 years of uni. Time really flies. Honestly, I am not ready to work yet. Preferably, I still want to continue studying.

This week is Swot Vac aka “study week”. Gosh I need to mug and finish all my four subjects lecture notes in 1 week. 12 weeks worth of studying materials. Craziness!

Studying progress has been very slow as I tend to procrastinate a lot.

Pray hard that I will pass my exams with flying colours. Hopefully I don’t screw them. I need at least two H1s (high distinction) this final semester in order to secure a place in honours. Further, I want to graduate too!

My graduation is on 15 December. I have booked a professional photographer for the ceremony. Wanted something different from the traditional studio photo shoot.
I am very excited too as my family will be coming to Melby. *Grins*. Boy, I can’t wait!!!

Hehe…. I know my post-exams schedule even better than my pre-exams timetable. =___=!!

Itinerary:

14/11: Taxation Law
19/11: Derivative Securities
20/11: Auditing
24/11: Corporate Finance
27/11: Graduation Dinner @ 15 Melbourne

3/12-6/12: Adelaide Trip
12/12: Final Exams Results
13/12-20/12: Family in Melbourne
15/12: Graduation Ceremony
25/12: 1st Christmas in Melbourne

10/1/2008: Back to Malaysia

Well, I guess all these explained that I will be blogging less for the next few weeks until after my exams.

“Good luck and all the best in your exams!”

Baby?

2008-10-23T03:30:00.005+11:00

Baby?

Dropping the bombshell can be really hard. A few weeks ago, Aaron and I bought this:

Baby clothes from Myers.

Yesterday night, we searched for baby names! Looking for popular baby girl and boy names. We were fighting over which name to pick and we found this:

Top 10 Baby Boy Names
1. Jacob
2. Michael
3. Joshua
4. Matthew
5. Ethan
6. Andrew
7. Daniel
8. Anthony
9. Christopher
10. Joseph

Top 10 Baby Girl Names
1. Emily
2. Emma
3. Madison
4. Abigail
5. Olivia
6. Isabella
7. Hannah
8. Samantha
9. Ava
10. Ashley

I didn’t know that Emily topped the list, 8 years in a row. I guess there is so many Emily in the US right now. It is also a very popular name in Malaysia too. But I am not very fond of people having the same name as me though. I have experienced it during my primary school days as having two Shirli s in the same class can be very confusing and troublesome. Absolutely not going to name my daughter, Emily. Crossed out from my favourite list.

Haha…I know that you are speculating now....

Fyi, I’m NOT pregnant :P It started when Aaron was browsing through the top baby name trends of 2008 on the msn website. And the baby clothes? It's for my cousie. Yeah, I do plan to have a family and make babies. Seems so wrong here :) But of course not now, maybe in 5 or 6 years time. Babies are definitely the cutest thing ever! They are so innocent and sweet :)

Aaron loves the name Aaron Jr. and Amanda. LOL. Is he serious about calling his son Aaron Jr.? Sounded so crappy here like Donald Trump calling his son Donald Jr. Trump. There are so many nicer boy names out there and I never like the name Amanda though.

If I have a baby boy, I will call him Jeremy and if a have a baby girl I will call her Chloe. Aaron told me that people in Malaysia doesn’t know how to pronounce Chloe.

Malay teachers in school will call her Co-Li. >.<

P/s: If you don’t know the meaning. Refer to online Kamus Dewan: http://sbmb.dbp.gov.my/knb/cariankata/ka_rujukan_kamus_dbp.aspx?KataKunci=COLI&Type=1

Junkie

2008-10-19T00:57:00.000+11:00

Junkie

I am a tidbit junkie :)

I just love going to Asian Grocery for shopping especially the one located at Russell and Little Bourke Street. A heaven place for Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Taiwanese and Malaysian tidbits. Looked at what I have bought toady :) My bad habit as I need to munch on something while studying.

After 3 weeks of rest, I finally went back to work. The director just flew back from Malaysia. Feels good to be working again as I am running pretty low on cash now. Have been spending like crazy. It’s time for JPA to give us allowance at the end of this month.
Sad to say, I will be working for the next 2 weeks only. Planning to earn money for my Adelaide trip and my family’s visit to Melbourne in December. After that, I need to concentrate solely for my final exams.

Yippee!!! I will be graduating on 15 December 2008, 2.30pm at the University of Melbourne (provided that I passed all my exams). So if you guys are still in Melbourne and have not gone back to Malaysia yet in December, do come to my graduation ya! Don’t forget! :)

Here are some pictures taken during Hari Raya in Malaysian Hall. LOL, my first time there although staying in Melbourne for 3 years already. Felt quite bad for turning down Kai’s invitation so many times. So this year, we finally decided to go. Ate so many yummy foods like nasi impit, ayam rendang, kuih raya but got no satay and lemang. I missed eating them a lot! Kai kai, buat satay for me please? Btw Kai Kai is the handsome guy in green baju melayu.

Ok, I have to admit here that I am a food junkie :)

Surviving Financial Crisis?

2008-10-14T22:40:00.015+11:00

Surviving Financial Crisis?

*Latest News: America is in Recession!!*

Past few weeks the world financial markets have gone crazy. Bank collapses, stock market crashes, sub-prime mortgages crisis, petrol prices hike, high inflation, high unemployment rate, loss of confidence by investors in the stock market and slow-down in the world economy.

Central banks around the world have pumped over $300 billion into their financial systems to provide liquidity and revive confidence among banks after credit markets seized up. We have seen that the US government projected billion of dollars to rescue the stock market. So did the UK government too whom bailed out 2 banks from collapsing. The crisis did hit hard on Australia too.

The Australian Stock Exchange crashes and hit the lowest point, last Friday. Manufacturing sector is axing thousand of jobs in weeks to come and unemployment hit a record high of 4.3% in Australia. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut interest rates to boast spending as the retail sector is severely effected from the economic meltdown. Inflation is soaring high as prices are sky-rocketing for most commodity goods. Consumers are feeling the pinch here.

Moreover, recession is the state of the economy that all countries feared. Singapore will probably slip into a recession this quarter for the first time since 2002 after exports and manufacturing slumped and fewer tourists visited the city state.

Recession shows a significant decline in the economic activity lasting more than a few months which normally visible in real GDP, real income, employment, industrial production, and wholesale-retail sales.

However, Australia is positive that they would not go into recession. The Rudd Government has stepped in today and announced a $10.4 billion dollar rescue package called “Christmas Bonus” for careers, pensioners, families and first home buyers to encourage retail spending and support the continued growth to the Australian economy.

To boast investors’ confidence in stock market, the government also guarantees bank deposit in all banks, credit unions and building societies for the next 3 years to come. The only security blanket now for Australia is China. Australian economy will be fine as long as China keeps on buying minerals from Australia to meet their domestic demand.

So how can you protect yourself from the financial crisis? Follow the bandwagon effect. The best way everyone is doing now is save and not spend. Keep out from the stock market during this period and save your money in the bank. But banks are ain’t safe anymore. Back to the traditional way: keep your money in the security safe box or under the pillow :)

6 simple ways to safe your money $$$:

1) Eat out less

Cook your dinner or pack your own food to work. It’s much cheaper, less than $5 a meal.

2) Search for good deal and bargain

Like me if you love shopping, search for shops that have the cheapest deal and discount like direct factory outlet or reject shop. Cut down on buying branded stuffs and try to settle for generic brand. They are equally good too. Want to save?? Shop at Bridge Rd, DFO Spencer, Brunswick St. and Valley Girl is my fav too in Melbourne. You can find clothing and accessories below $10.

Dress for $4.95

Cute Handbag for $5

3) Make a grocery shopping list

Plan what you are going to cook for the week and make a list before grocery shopping. You would not want to end up buying wanted or excessive food.

4) Cut down on Coffee or Make it yourself

How many of you drink coffee?
I love my coffee ...how can anyone in Melbourne not love coffee? One cup of coffee is approx AUD $3 and that adds up to $21 per week, $84 per month. YUP! You can save $84 in your piggy bank every month and use it for rainy days. Like how that saying goes, "A latte spurned is a fortune earned."

5) Freebies

Everyone loves free stuffs. Don’t you know that you can shop for free? A lot of companies are giving out free samples online. Freebies mean that you can save more $$$.

Check out:

http://www.shopfree.com.au/

http://www.vibevillage.com.au/

6) Collect Coins

Always hate carrying heavy coins around in your wallet? Hates it when the cashier returns your change in coins instead of cash. Or don’t know what to do with 5 cent? Throw them into your piggy bank. By the end of the month, you would be surprised by how much you saved!

Confession

2008-10-11T00:33:00.008+11:00

Confession

Call me a psycho pathetic girlfriend.

A few months ago, I was really mad at my boyfriend because he said that I was fat. Effing pissed off. I was extremely jealous too coz he always looked at other hotter girls on the street. So hiao. As his punishment, I forced him to eat soil. Yes SOIL aka TANAH from the flower pot just to make me happy.

Gruesome!!!

Okay, I shall stop scaring you all! Hehe… I am just joking. Aaron is an absolutely good boyfriend :) This post is about an uber cool dessert and it's bound to fascinate everyone!!! Saw this recipe in someone’s blog. And I am sure that you'll definitely love preparing it because it's easy and fun. Try to scare your friend by eating soil :P Booohya!

You Need:

Snakes gummy sweet
Cake
Oreos
Ice cream
Flowers
Flower pot

Steps :

1) Fit a few slices of the cake onto the bottom of your pot. Don't be afraid to press them so that they fit nicely.
2) Scope ice-cream into the pot until ¾ full.
3) Throw in some “earthworms".
4) Smooth out the ice-cream using a spoon. If the ice-cream is melting you can always pop the pot into the freezer and take them out for the next step.
5) Crush oreos using a blender. But if you don’t have one, you can always put the oreos into a ziplock bag and crush them with your hands, with a pounder, with a rolling pin or whatever. As long as it looks like top quality soil.
6) Using a spoon, carefully distribute the soil on top of your ice-cream.
7) Stick flowers into the pot
8) TaDa!!! Scare your friends by eating them :)

Yummy

Eating the "earthworms"

Kelab Dua Puluh Dua (Club 22)

2008-10-08T17:55:00.008+11:00

Kelab Dua Puluh Dua

(Club 22)

History:

Kelab Dua Puluh Dua was established in 1st January 2008.

Aim:

The aim of this exclusive club is to recruit members who turn 22 years old this year.

Benefits being a member:

22... Get the privilege to increase your age by 1

22... Capable to act as a fully mature Adult

22... You are qualify to give advice to 21 years old and below (youngies)

22... Receive an exotic pressie when you first become a member

22... Get an exclusive invitation to attend a cool dinner party

22... Contribute to the soceity by hunting for new members

22... Last but not least, proud to earn the title Mak Cik or Pak Cik

How to join?:

(NB: Strict Conditions apply)

22... You must born in 1986

22... You must be 22 in 2008

Satisfy all the requirements? The President will hunt you :)

22...Kelab Dua Puluh Dua Committee Member...22

Name: Aaron Ong
Position: President

DOB: 20 Jan 1986

Member since: 21 Jan

Kelab 22's Special Quote: The King

Name: Vivienne Lee

Position: Senior Member

DOB: 16 May 1986

Member since: 17 May

Kelab 22's Special Quote: The Dentist

Name: Shir Li

Position: Junior Member

DOB: 8 September 1986

Member since: 9 Sept

Kelab 22's Special Quote: The Cute Baby

Name: Zi Hao
Position: New Member
DOB: 2 October 1986
Member since: 3 Oct
Kelab 22’s Special Quote: The Phango

22...The Process of Recruiting our Latest Member...22

1) On 2nd October 2008, Aaron The President of the club hunts for Mr. Zi Hao. He receives an exclusive invitation to a cool dinner pary at Han Guk Guan Korean Restaurant.

2) In order to become a member, Zi Hao needs to follow the club's ritual.

Make a wish in front of the birthday cake. Say your wish out loud 3x in your little heart :p

3) Blow 4 candles as hard as you could.

5) Look at the camera, SMILE, POSE and then cut the cake.

6) Take the candles out of the cake with your mouth.

Zi Hao is SMOKING HOT :)

7) A warm welcome by the pres and present ceremony.

Zi Hao is too happy being recruited as the new member of Kelab 22.

8) Your exotic gift specially from the club.

Zi Hao looks horny here ;P

22...NEXT TARGET...22

Beware Ashwinna!

Back to Uni

2008-10-07T02:26:00.001+11:00

Back to Uni

Old Arts

Grr….2 weeks of wonderful spring break is over =_______= Holidays were awesome! I had a good rest and I did a lot of great things except for studying and working. Royal Melbourne Show, 2 years anniversary, Raya at Malaysian Hall, dinner with Kai, Zi Hao’s birthday dinner, Shopping and the list goes on and on.

Sobs… I am back in uni again. Uni equals to more work and assignment. I have 4 more weeks of lecture before my final exams. Can you imagine 4 more weeks only? and I am done with my Bachelor of Commerce (provided that I passed my exams). Time really flies!! I can’t wait to graduate.

Exam timetable is out. I will start on the 14th Nov and finish on the 24th Nov. Quite late compared to other unis but I am pretty happy that I have ample time to study for all my four papers (Taxation Law, Derivative, Auditing and Corporate Finance). Yeah, it’s a good sign! This month I am absolutely turning into a nerd. Need to start studying now. No more fooling and lazing around :(

Btw, lost 1 hour today because of daylight saving. Melbourne is now +3hours apart from Malaysia. I am excited as days are longer than nights now.

How to Celebrate 2 Years Anniversary?

2008-10-06T01:22:00.006+11:00

How to Celebrate 2 Years Anniversary?

Top 10 Tips & Advices =P

By: Sifu Shirli

1) If you are a guy, you need a cute girlfriend as your date

2) If you are girl, you need a metro sexual guy as your date

3) Have a candlelight dinner with a bottle of $82 wine and home cooked food. Most romantic place on earth is Home :)

4) Prepare Roast Lamb for dinner

5) Bake a cake to celebrate the special day. Top it up with a pretty no. 2 candle

6) Switch off all the lights except for the candles to create a romantic ambience

7) Buy flowers for your girlfriend. Trust me, flowers are girl's best friend

8) Make your own gift specially for your boyfriend. Guys love personalised gift

9) Take quality picture together

10) Love your partner unconditionally

Happy 2 Years Anniversary!

2008-10-01T17:35:00.001+10:00

Happy 2 Years Anniversary!

To my loving boyfriend:

It has been 24 months = 2 years since the day we got together. Wow...how time just flies!! It's been a very long journey with you and I am thrilled about what the future holds for us. I am glad that I have found such a wonderful guy like you. ♥

Somewhere along those lines, we lost our sense of time. Seemed like it was just yesterday where you asked me to become your girlfriend. I can still clearly remember that day when you invited me for dinner at your place. You, me, a nice lamb chop dinner, beautiful candles and a bottle of Brown Brothers’ Wine. The moment was so beautiful and romantic. You made me lovely sunflowers too. Never have I, in my life gotten along so well with a stranger I had known only for a few months. As you already realised, I am a very quiet girl and I do not open up my feelings to people easily. But you have proven me wrong. You managed to steal my heart.

Never have I, in my life met anyone as selfless as you. You are there for me whenever I need you, You take good care of me when I am sick, You cheer me up when I am sad, You accompany me shopping even though I knew that you hated it, You try to stay calm and do not make it worst whenever we have fights, You always try your very best to make me happy as you know that I am a very demanding person, You make an effort to play with me although you are really busy and You are so sweet and patient whenever I’m moody or pmsing. I am so lucky to have a boyfriend like you.

In this world, not all couples are perfect. We do have our arguments and little fights. So sorry, Dar for hurting your feelings. I hated myself for being so demanding and keep asking for more. I hated myself for being so childish and a cry baby. Sometimes, I can be so sarcastic and I say hurtful things to you without thinking of the consequences. Boy, I am so naïve! Also, I hated myself for being a paranoid jealous girlfriend and a nagging “mother”. At times, I can be very moody and get angry easily for nothing too. Thank you for being so patient and understanding all these years. I believe that in time, we will learn to be the perfect partners for each other. Love conquers it all.

Sometimes, it seems like living under the same roof as you are the worst mistake of my life, thanks to your certain annoying habits, but other times, it makes me see you in a different light. Makes me love you more. I am never bored or tried seeing you every day, every minute and every second. You complete me. We understand each other so well. And all that, I must say I'm very proud of. If I’m going back home to Malaysia next year for good, I don’t know how am I going to live without you. Not able too see, feel, kiss and hug you. Besides that, I am sorry that at times I am so annoying and I should give you more of your personal space.

As you know, time is running out now. Only two more months that we will be staying together. I don’t want to go back to Malaysia so soon. I know that I am going to miss you deeply. Life will never be the same without you by my side. Plus, I don’t really like the idea of LDR too. It gives me goose bumps. I am the kind of person that needs my partner to be there for me physically, mentally and emotionally. I am a jealous freak too and I will definitely feel insecure and will be wondering what you are doing all the time. I don’t even want to think about LDR. I am wishing for the very best now. I do hope that we will cherish all these last wonderful moments together and spend it to the very best.

So, all I want to say is I LOVE you and I'm sure I always will. Thank you for being such a fantastic boyfriend. Happy 2 Years Anniversary!

I believe in you,
I believe in our love,
I believe in our tomorrows,
I believe in us.
I love you with all my heart.

2006

2007

2008

Mood: Lazy & Tempted

2008-09-30T12:02:00.002+10:00

Mood: Lazy & Tempted

LAZY

1 week of holidays just flew by the window. I have been pretty lazy, myself. Did nothing productive. Waking up late in mornings, lazing around, snacking, facebooking and watching tv a lot! So many things to do on my holiday list. Sad to say, work progress has been really slow. I did finish up my auditing assignment on the first week and right now I’m busy with my honours applications. Such a hassle! Grrr….

So many paperwork to do and I even have to get my transcripts certified by the pharmacist. I already made up my mind that I will be applying to 3 universities: Melbourne, Monash and Deakin. Monash Uni is absolutely a pain in the ass as I have to write a two page long essay regarding on why I want to do my honours at Monash and what is my area of research interest. I hate writing essay >.<

TEMPTED

Apart from that I was just browsing through Harvey Norman’s latest catalogue online. Yippee! Ipod nano is on sale. Perfect, I am going to grab it for my sister’s birthday, as promised :) And then, I saw my favourite Nintendo DS Lite. It is on sale too! Nintendo DS + a game that I always wanted for $198. Honestly, I have been eyeing DS for months!

Should I buy it or should I not?

Happy 18th Birthday, Sis!

2008-09-29T00:44:00.001+10:00

Happy 18th Birthday, Sis!

Dearest Mei Mei,

I really don’t know what to post in my blog. I want to do something special like you did a video for my birthday but I know that I am not very good at it. So I will stick to that old-fashioned way, writing you a sweet birthday message.

Your tortoise birthday cake ;)

On this very special day, I would like to wish you a "Happy Sexy 18th Birthday!" May all your wishes come true! It is really amazing to see you transform into a beautiful lady.

I know that this year, life is tough for you. When I read your blog, I can feel that you are not the cheerful girl that you used to be. I am sad to see you having problems with your friends, life, college and even health. I am very worried for you. Be strong, Mei Mei! Life is like a box of chocolate, you will never know what you will get. I’m sure that things will eventually come to a sweeter end. Trust me as I am the older and wiser one =P Don’t worry be happy, Mei Mei! It is part and parcel of your life, facing with challenges and I know that the world sometimes came be very mean and cruel. Bad things always happened at the same time.

I wanted to call you, hear your voice and listen to all yours problem but I understand that you don’t like to talk on the phone. I know that you prefer to converse face-to-face with me. I miss those times when we used to talk, gossip and share our problems until wee hours in the morning. I realised that I miss you so much. More than words can say. It has been 7 months since we last met. Always remember that I will be there to support you, no matter what you do.

Mei Mei, I wanted you to know that you are indeed very pretty. Don’t always feel inferior by other girls. Feel proud about your natural beauty as you have transform and grow into a beautiful lady. Your eyes are sleek and sharp, your hair is so long and stunning, and I admire your thick hot lips =). Be confident and embrace your beauty with pride as you are very lucky to be given by God with such stunning features.

Admire your new 4th Gen Ipod. This baby will be yours in Dec :)

Besides that, study hard and make me proud. Congrats in getting a conditional offer from the Monash University. I know you can do it. Just 2 more months of suffering and then you will be free. I can’t wait for you to come to Melbourne in December to attend my graduation. It would be awesome. I have lots of great plans for you: - shopping, food, chocolates, beaches, trips, maybe hot boys and not forgetting your over-due birthday present too =)

Hehe…I think I will stop here or I will go on forever. Take good care, Shen. I miss you so much. Have a blast birthday. Lots of L-O-V-E. xoxo

You're My Sister, Shen,
and You Mean So Much to Me
It often takes years to understand
what having a sister is all about.
When we were younger, you were "just my little sister,"
but now I realize what a special person you are...
And I hope you know few things
will ever mean as much to me
as having a sister like you!
You're my BESTest sister
and I hope your birthday's as special as you are!

B-A-C-K in the Realm of Blogging

2008-09-23T16:59:00.008+10:00

B-A-C-K in the Realm of Blogging

Aaron posing with his new helicopter toy & me posing with the “I love bad boys” t-shirt :)

Finally I’m back after abandoning my blog for such a long long time. Sorry for letting you, guys down. Haha….I don’t think people even bother to read my crappy blog.
Past few weeks had been crazy!! Packed with interviews, mid-semester tests and assignment. Plus last week I was sick, down with a really bad flu, fever, cough and even sore throat.

Short updates on what is happening in my life

♥ Last two weeks was ultimate crazy. I can’t even imagine how I managed to prepare myself for 6 interviews and at the same time for my mid-sem tests too. But I’m glad that I finally got 3 conditional job offers from PwC Malaysia, Bank Negara and Securities Commission Malaysia. If I ever go back to Malaysia next year, most probably I will be working with Bank Negara.

♥ Yeah!!! All my 3 mid-semester tests were over. I was quite surprised that I did well (H1) for all my exams given the limited time frame to study and I had to read for interviews too. Auditing paper was a shocker! I studied the very last minute (one day before the test) and I thought that I was going to screw the paper but I did extremely well. Keke…I’m indeed very lucky.

♥ Finally had my long over-due 22nd Birthday celebration @ The Pub.

♥ *Jump in joy* Submitted my crazy, super duper hard core taxation law assignment :)

♥ Just recovered from bad flu, cough, fever and sore throat after visiting the doctor and spent $50++ on medication >.<

♥ I will be going to Adelaide with Aaron for holidays after my final exams! Managed to get extremely cheap flight ticket ($48 return) from tiger.

♥ Confirmed that my mum, dad and sis are coming to Melbourne for my graduation on 12 December and I already told JPA that I will be flying back home to Malaysia on 10 January 2009. Yippee!

♥ After staying in Melbourne for more than 2 years, I finally went to the Royal Melbourne Show. Had a blast time and I love the show bags!!! Freaking cheap.

♥ Hehe…I’m enjoying my 2 weeks spring break now :) Not working too coz my director went to Malaysia but I have to do my auditing assignment and catch up with my uni work.

~ My 22nd Birthday Pics~

Celebration @ The Pub, Crown

Ehem...Although I'm already 22 but I still look young right? ;p

Me & Aaron. Thanks dar dar for organising the bday dinner :)

My birthday cake. Yummy Tiramisu

Thanks Siew Sian, Marie & Zi Yin. I'm so touched!

Haha...I'm posing with my cake

Cutting the cake session

Seafood Platter. So delicious!! I had a great meal

Thanks dar dar for the treat ;)

The Men

The Ladies

My wonderful friends

Yummy Cakes

Thanks Kai Kai. You are such a great friend. I really appreciate the gifts :)

The prezzies and cards

♥♥♥

"Thanks EVERYONE for making my 22nd Birthday such a memorable one!"

Love you all!!! xoxo

♥♥♥

Busy Week

2008-08-31T18:06:00.004+10:00

Busy Week

Happy, having chocolate shake :)

Ignore my panda eyes. Lack of sleep these few days.

Next week is ain't no ordinary week! Packed schedule with lots of "must-do-thing" on my list. I wonder, will I ever survived?

I will be working on Tuesday, Derivative Securities mid-sem test on Wednesday, Corporate Finance mid-sem test on Thursday, PwC's assessment test on friday and the rest of the week will be interviews. Dead >.<

Malaysian companies are coming to Melbourne for careers fair during the weekends and I am fortunate enough to score an interview with PwC, Securities Commission, Bank Negara and Accenture. However, my main aim is to do honours next year and I don't want to return to Malaysia so soon and start working.

Life is like a box of chocolate. You will never know what you are going to get. So, I'm afraid that if I can't get into the competitive honours program, at least I do have a back-up plan. I will definitely try my very best for both.

Honestly, I hate interview!!!!!! So intimidating. Sucks as I even have one on my birthday :( I can't wait for 9th September as my it will be last mid-sem test (auditing) and all the interviews will be finally over. Will be having my birthday party later that night @ The Pub. Yeah! *Excited*

p/s: My sis got me the dkny, be delicious perfume for my bday :) Thank u so much sis! x0x0

More updates after my busy week. Till then have fun with this:

Don't you love the t-shirt? I got it from Sydney

King- Mr Happy :)

HAPPY 51st BIRTHDAY, MALAYSIA!

Random

2008-08-25T18:10:00.007+10:00

Random

Just being random here. Tweety, Bugs Bunny and Me.

Glad that spring is finally here. Only 6 more days of winter torture. I hate winter as days are so short, cold and chilly. Yesterday, my bf and I went all the way to Brunswick Street by bike. I had so much fun cycling but the weather was a bit too cold. Managed to buy really cheap stuffs there. I heart my new polka -dot, blue and green bag. Perfect for uni :)

Being random here, I took auditing this semester and I'm definitely loving it. Related so much to what I had learnt while working as a trainee in Deloitte. It helped me tremendously. Now, I even have a better understanding of the whole audit process. Feels good to be on top of this subject as I know that I will be able to cope with it throughout the whole sem :) Talking about Deloitte, I miss my seniors! They are a bunch of great people. I miss working there and I miss my good friends too.

Wonderful Memories

Apart from that, since it was so cold, I stole my bf's jacket and I'm wearing it now. I like the biggie wrapping around my body. Feels so comfy. I love his smell too. Hehe...gives me a warm fuzzy feeling. I hope he doesn't mind. Gosh! Being so random here.

My Birthday

2008-08-21T23:27:00.008+10:00

♥ My Birthday ♥

I'm indeed excited. My Birthday is in 2 weeks time!!!

*Hinting*

I love party, pressies and birthday cake :)

But 21 turned 22 is scary! When you hit the number 22, you are officially a mature adult. Lots of heavy and huge responsibilities (career, money, life, house, car, etc) to take care of now. No more in between late teens and pre-adulthood :( Argh! I want to be 21 forever.

As you all know, this might be my last birthday in Melbourne. Hopefully, it will be a memorable one. Hehe...I have been ~~eyeing~~ wanting a lot stuff lately.

I want these for my Birthday:

Louis Vuitton Montorgueil PM

I heart LV bags. Always wish that one day that I will be able to own and carry them. I know that it's way way too expensive but nothing is impossible. Right now I'm saving up (Half way through till AUD $800+)

I will settle for Coach if I can't have LV. Way within my budget.

Signature Stripe Patent Tote

Pink Nintendo DS

I have been eyeing on this little cutie since last year. (Hoping that someone will give me this on my birthday :p)

Sunflowers

Like my sis, I prefer sunflowers to roses. They are soooo pretty. Anyway it's so hard to find them in Australia. Dar, I want sunflowers!

All Pink Sony Vaio vgncr 353 Laptop

I know that this is impossible but it would be nice if I can get a new laptop. Hate my current acer laptop. Have been giving me a lot of problems lately (Hardrive, internet problem, start-up and shut down problem, keypad). Effing pissed off with it. Word of advice- Don't buy acer laptop.

Last but not least,

DKNY Be Delicious Apple Perfume

Dreaming to have them all. Counting the days till my birthday :)

Girls Are Like Apples On The Tree

2008-08-15T01:15:00.003+10:00

♥ Girls Are Like

Apples On The Tree ♥

"Girls are like apples on the tree.
The best ones are at the top of the tree.
Boys don’t want to reach for the good ones because
they are afraid of falling and getting hurt instead,
they just get the rotten apples
from the ground that aren’t as good.
But easy…
So the apples on the top think something is wrong with them
when in reality, they’re amazing.
They just have to wait for the right boy to come along.
The one who’s brave enough to climb
all their way to the top of the tree :)"

Heart this piece. So sweet and lovely. Definitely very true too. Took it from my sister’s blog. Specially dedicated to every woman ♥

Call Me a Chicken Rice Freak

2008-08-11T23:08:00.004+10:00

Call Me a Chicken Rice Freak

What is your favourite food? Western? Chinese? Italian? Thai? Mexican?
Proudly to say that mine is Chicken Rice :)
I love FooD! Felt really bad for my waistline but anyway why bother coz I already have big thighs, buttock and a baby stomach >.<

Yes! You can call me a chicken rice freak. I love roasted, white, claypot, hainanese, malay, chicken rice-ball. Anything under the term of chicken rice will definitely satisfy my tummy. I don’t mind eating it everyday/365 days in a year and I still would not get bored of it. If I am at the hawker centre, I will ultimately search for the chicken rice stall. If I am sad, you know what to do! Cheer me up with a plate of chicken rice.

Since studying in Australia, I really miss chicken rice back home. Melbourne’s chicken rice doesn’t taste that good. So I decided to give it a try and cook one myself. 3 years in Australia, I have tried my hands on 3 different types of chicken rice. Easy and simple recipes.

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Year 2006 White Chicken Rice

Rice
· 1 and a half cup rice (Feed 2 people)
· Chicken stock
· Cucumber
· Fried onions

1. Wash rice and transfer them into the rice cooker
2. Add in chicken stock and cook the rice
3. Cut the cucumber into thin slices
4. Serve cooked rice and cucumber on the plate
5. Sprinkle rice with some fried onions

Chicken
· 2 Maryland Chicken
· Chicken stock
· Light soya sauce
· Salt

1. Marinate chicken with some salt and light soya sauce
2. Put chicken into the pot
3. Pour in the stock until you cover the whole chicken
4. Put it to boil until the chicken is cooked

Soup
· Corn
· Chicken Stock
· Some rate dates
· Fried onions

1. Pour in chicken stock, some red dates and corn
2. Put it to boil until corn is cooked

Year 2007 Claypot Chicken Rice

Ingredients
· 3 cups of rice (measure using the cup that comes supplied together with the rice cooker)
· 4 large chicken thighs (chopped to bit sizes)
· 5 chinese dried mushrooms (pre-soaked in a bowl of water and cut to half or quarters. Do not throw away the water used for soaking)
· 2 chinese lap cheongs (chinese sausages) (sliced)
· 5 slices of ginger (more if you like a stronger ginger taste)
· 2 tablespoons of cooking oil
· warm water
· Fried onions

Marinade for chicken
· 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
· 2 teaspoon of white pepper powder
· 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
· 1 tablespoon of chinese cooking wine

Seasoning
· 5 teaspoons of light soya sauce
· 1 tablespoon of dark soya sauce

Method
1. Soak rice in water for about 1 1/2 hours. Marinade chicken for the same length of time.
2. Heat oil in wok and then add pre-soaked chinese dried mushrooms and ginger and stir fry for about 1 minute. Add marinated chicken and stir fry for another minute.
3. Add pre-soaked rice and seasoning and continue frying for about 2 minutes. Sprinkle a little bit of warm water to keep the rice from drying out.
4. Remove rice with ingredients into the rice cooker. Place the lap cheongs over the rice. Pour water (previously used to soak dried chinese mushrooms) gently over the rice to cover the rice just like how you would usually cook white rice in a rice cooker. Add plain water if the water used to soak dried chinese mushrooms is insufficient. Turn on your rice cooker and let it cook.
5. Serve hot and sprinkle fried onions over the rice prior to serving.

Year 2008 Roasted Chicken Rice

Rice
· 1 and a half cup rice
· 5 cloves garlic (sliced finely)
· 3 cloves (bunga cengkih)
· Salt
1. Sauté the garlic and the cloves with some oil.
2. Add in the washed rice and continue stirring it under low fire.
3. Add some salt and take out.
4. Transfer the rice into rice cooker and add chicken stock.

Chicken
· 2 skinned chicken breast
· 2 tbspn black soy sauce
· 1 tbspn sesame oil
· Pepper (for seasoning)
1. Cut the chicken into a few thin pieces.
2. Add in sesame oil and black soy sauce and rub it so that it covered every part of the chicken.
3. Season it with some pepper and leave it aside.
4. After a while, sauté the chicken with some oil until it turns black.

Vegetables
· 1 tomato
· 1 cucumber
1. Cut tomato and cucumber into thin slices
2. Arrange on plate

Yummy? Why not try it yourself? Guarantee that cooking will be easy and all under one hour. Good Luck :)

p/s: I think I should open a chicken rice restaurant one day.

Cycling Noob?

2008-08-04T23:30:00.003+10:00

Am I a Noob in Cycling?

Aaron just got his new bike delivered today. I am very happy for him. Finally, he managed to buy one coz the bicycle that he wanted ran out of stock in Big W, 2 weeks ago. It is really a good deal. $138 for a nice man’s bike. Coated with metallic blue and silver paint too. The colour combinations look lovely. Perfect for a guy.

After I came back from lecture, Aaron and I decided to give the bike a test- drive. It had been ages since I last rode a bike. Felt so good ridding it and I definitely want to do it again. Unfortunately, I encountered a little problem. The bike is too high and huge for me. So, I tend to get wobbly at times. Haha…no worries. At least, I’m expert in cycling. I own a bike back home in Malaysia, ok!

Unlike Aaron. He ~~is a noob~~ forgotten how to cycle. So, I have to teach him. What an irony! Usually girls are the one who don’t know how to cycle and have their boyfriend teaching them. I am teaching my dear bf instead ;p Taught him some basics of balancing a bike. Plus, I even took a short video of him learning earnestly.

I am not trying to embarrass him here. Seriously it is so funny. Watch it and you will definitely have a good laugh :)

From My Heart & Soul

2008-07-29T00:31:00.006+10:00

From My Heart & Soul

Pouring it all out from my heart and soul. This is my first time writing a truly long post. Skip reading if it bores you.

I’m feeling excited but at the same time feeling sad when I’m typing this entry.
Time really flies. I couldn’t believe that I have completed 2 years and 7 months of uni. What’s left is only 5 more months to go!

Down the memory land, The University of Melbourne.

Flashback to my high school years during Form 5, studying overseas seemed totally impossible. I was just a plain average student who scored 7th place from the bottom in my mid-term and end-of-the year exams. I was worried about my SPM examination too, thinking that I might screwed it up badly and destroy my own future.

Contemplating about my situation, I set my priorities that I will be doing Form 6 and later further my education in the local universities. I was not like any other lucky rich kid. My parents could not afford to send me to private college. So, that was my only option back then.

When SPM result was announced, I was disbelief to see myself scoring straight As for all my subjects except for Biology. Since then, more opportunities came knocking on my door. I was very lucky to attain a scholarship from JPA to further my tertiary education in Australia. I did my foundation year in KDU College and absolutely have the best experiences in my life. I meet many cool friends and it was also my first time living independently away from home. At that time, I did encountered many highs and lows in my studies too.

After 1.5 years, I scored fairly well in my final exams and managed to earn a place in Melbourne Uni. Reflecting back, it has been a long long journey for me.

Now, I am in my last semester. 5 more months to go till I graduate. I have been waiting for this special moment all my life. Mum, dad and sis will be coming over to Melbourne end of this year for my graduation ceremony. I am definitely very excited. Ironically, I am feeling sad too. What are my plans after graduation?

To be honest, I am not sure. I would definitely like to stay in Australia a little longer as my sis will be coming over for her university studies next year.

Moreover, I really want to get into honours program but based on my last semester results, I can’t even afford to get in for accounting but there is still hope for finance. As usual, getting into any honours program prove to be very tough and competitive. Chances are quite slim. Thus, I am planning to apply for honours program in other universities too such as Monash, Deakin and Swinburne.

Worst come to worst if I don’t get into honours, I will persuade JPA to sponsor me for my Masters education so that I can stay in Australia for another 2 years. I don’t mind deferring; taking my CPA qualification exams for Masters. But I doubt that JPA will ever let me do that considering my CGPA is way far behind the 3.75 mark.

On the other hand, my another option is to go back to Malaysia and start my career there. As you know, I can’t apply PR in Australia as the immigration department rejects application from government bounded students. Just recently, I received good news from PwC Malaysia. They are coming over to Melbourne in 2 months time and I am short listed for an interview with them.

Going back to Malaysia also means that I will be in a long distance relationship with my bf for 3 years long. I am so skeptical about it. Separating from each other would prove hard as I have been sharing the apartment with him for about 2 years now. I am not a strong person too and I am also very demanding in terms of attention and love from my bf.

Living miles apart means that he can’t be physically and emotionally there for me whenever I need him. There will be no more celebrations, birthdays and anniversaries too. Msn, phone calls, skype and sms will in turn replace him. How long can you keeping on smsing/calling/msning? I’m sure that by one day either one of us will ultimately give up or get bored with it. Anything can happen within that 3 year period too and I have seen many strong relationships broke off because of the distance. What shall I do if I’m successful in getting a job with PwC Malaysia later?

The only answer I can tell you right now is I don’t even know. This might be my very last year in Australia. Only time will tell. 5 more months to go and I am hoping for the very best.

Sydney “Must-Not-Missed” Attractions

2008-07-26T01:37:00.013+10:00

Sydney “Must-Not-Missed” Attractions

Beautiful view of the Sydney Opera House & the city skyline

As promised, this post will be all about my Sydney trip. Sorry for the lack of updates in my blog. Same old reason again. I have been busy working. Work was tiring but very rewarding when I received my pay cheque :)

Uni will be starting again on Monday. Looking forward for the new semester as it will be my last before graduating end of this year. Time really flies!

About my Sydney trip, I will let the memorable pictures do all the talking. Hehe…I’m too lazy to elaborate much further. We took about 500++ pics but I will be posting up selected ones only. Too much cam whoring :P.

Warning: This is going to be a really long post.

So, let the story begin…..

1) Pancakes on The Rock

Seriously Yummy!!! They serve the best pancakes EVER!

2) Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sian, Me & Jane (Best tour guide ;)

3) Sydney Opera House

1000xx more aesthetic and beautiful in real-life compared to pictures you see in photo or postcard. Worth it!

4) Circular Quay

View at night. This is the place where you board the ferry.

5) Queen Victoria Building

QV Building is a shopping mall that hosts all the high class shops such as Coach, Chanel, LV, Guess. Btw I'm so tempted to get another Guess handbag.

6) Darling Harbour

Harbour Side Shopping Mall by the lake which closes at 9pm everyday!!!...Why can't I have that in Melbourne?

Cam-whoring in front of a cute public toilet

7) Hurricane's Grill

A must to dine in there. They have the BESTEST pork rack!!! Seriously good!!

8) Lindt Cafe

The one and only Lindt cafe in Australia and in the world. Fyi Lindt chocolate is made in Switzerland.

9) UNSW

Sometimes it is good being a nerd. (telling ppl that you have been to 2 unis ;p)

9) World's Famous Bondi Beach

Picturesque white sandy beach.

(Paris Hilton and Richard Branson were spotted in Bondi last December. Even the celebrities love it)

Ignore this. I'm posing :)

Deep thoughts about the future.

10) Fried Mars Bar

YES! Mars chocolate bar deep fried with their secret recipe batter. So damn yummy but indeed very fattening. Must try in Bondi!!

11) Manly

Beautiful small town with such a cool name: Manly. The best way to get there is not by car/bus but by ferry!

Manly Beach...hehe...Bondi is still much nicer.

Simply love this pic.

12) Sydney's Art

18sx!! The love for art >.<

13) Sydney Fish Market

Seafood Platter for just $28.50!! So cheap and yummy. Half the fraction of the restaurant's price

14) Sydney Chinese Garden

Yes! You can be in China too although you are in Sydney.

Heart this double image pic. Authentic Chinese.

The big great Pagoda.

Who is this?? Are we in the 21st century?

The 3 princesses of China ;)

Can't get enough of the pictures? Then, plan a trip to Sydney. Definitely one of the best place to be in Australia. Haha... I H-E-A-R-T Sydney more than Melbourne though.

Back In Melbourne

2008-07-18T17:37:00.003+10:00

Back In Melbourne

My own pic of the Sydney Opera House ;)

Gee, I am back home, in Melbourne. Time really flies! 4 days in Sydney was definitely short but awesome!

Finally I understood that why Aaron said Sydney is way much better than Melby. So many great things to do there. Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Bondi Beach, The Rocks, Manly Beach and many cool places more. Melby is boring.

Thanks, Jane for bringing us around. Missing my friends already.

After the trip, I got a call from CiTiConsulting. They asked me to go back to work again. Yeah! I get to earn extra bucks :) I'm running low on cash now as I had been spending a lot lately.

Work will be keeping me busy for a week before my uni semester starts.

I will be updating more about my Sydney trip later. In the process of collecting pictures from my friends.

Sydney

2008-07-12T01:09:00.003+10:00

Sydney

Took it somewhere from the net but I'm going to own many of this pics soon ;)

As you all know already, I will be heading off to Sydney today, approximately 9 hours more. Yeah! I'm soooooooo excited. I know that it is kind of sad as I have been staying in Australia for more than 2.5 years but I haven't set my foot in the most popular place yet. Hehe...not anymore now.

I will be away for 4 days and I will be back on Tuesday. My blog will be on holiday too. So, guys, don't miss me :)

p/s: Dar dar please behave yourself when I'm away...hehe...I will be watching you ;p

All About Melbourne

2008-07-10T16:33:00.008+10:00

All About Melbourne, Australia

.... Confession of my cousin bout Melby ....

Trams

-Late night walks in the city
- Graffiti in dark alleys and lane ways (awesome street art, i love it)
- Joining the graffiti tour & went to a few cool graffiti spots
- Freezing my ass off but getting used to it later
- effing pissed off with the drinking age limit which caused me to have a waitress asking me for an ID card when i ordered a breezer (damn it)
- Shopping frenzy :D- yayy~ everything is on sale!!
- Having an aussie dude yelling "konichiwa" & "ni hao" at me and my cousin when we got off the tram (he needed me to give him the middle finger. that racist bastard)
- Had to go a whole week or more without internet access :(but now i got it :)
- Witnessed a strike rally for the environment glbal warming shizz
- Seeing drunk ppl doing random stuff, some even already drunk in the middle of the afternoon
- Feasting my eyes on hot dudes :P
- Doing random stuff as always
- Taking sticky photos with shirli
- Eating ice cream which taste like heaven in the middle of winter time
- Shopping for kinky underwear ( after all, they're all on sale! :P )
- Loving Melbourne

10 Great Stuffs to do in Melby

1) The University of Melbourne

The University Clock Tower

Architecture Building

South Lawn

Old Arts

2) Melbourne Aquarium

The beautiful archway

Huge Stingray. Similar one that killed Steve Irwin

Behold the scary "Sharks". I saw 2 though

3) Melbourne Museum

My lunch for the day =P

Colourful cubes of the museum

4) Royal Exhibition Building

Acting crazy in front of the world heritage building

Carlton Garden

5) Docklands

Night view of the harbour

Terbalik Cow

6) Shopping

A heavenly place for shopping freaks

7) Crown Casino

Magnificent chandelier

Dancing Fountain

8) Friends

A place to catch up with old friends

9) Lygon Street

The Original Lollies Shop ;)

10) Yummy Food

I have a sweet tooth

Feasting at San Churro. Chocoholic

Chocolate Tapas: Spanish donut with milk choc dip, chocolate ice-cream, chocolate pretzels, chocolate cake & last but not least more chocolates

Joke of The Day

2008-07-09T23:38:00.003+10:00

Joke of The Day

It had been ages since I last updated my blog. Sorry guys. Hehe…I didn’t even have the time to go online. I had a pretty busy week. Days came by and went so quickly.

For the first time, I had a house full of guests. Siew Sian, Marie and Mei Chien, my cute coussie came over to Melby for a visit. Although it was very tiring being a tour guide, we definitely had a blast =) We went to so many places in Melbourne in such a short time span and took so many great memorable pictures together. Will upload it later in my blog.

It was always hard to say goodbye. Sent Siew Sian and Marie off on Saturday and sent my cousin off on Monday. Now the house is so quiet and empty again. Sigh I miss them a lot!!

Furthermore, I stopped working today. I was kind of sad when my supervisor told me that the research job was done and they do not need casuals like me anymore. Thought of making more money during this winter break but I’m already satisfied with the money that I earned during the 2 weeks work.

With that I am able to go to Sydney for holidays and I will be leaving this Saturday. Boy, I’m so excited!!! Will be meeting up with Siew Sian and Marie again in Sydney =)

Without work, I finally get to rest and enjoy my “real” holidays after waking up early consecutively for so many weeks. I will definitely miss work. My colleagues are such a bunch of cool wacky people.

Here is the proof. I always bring a banana to work for snacking. In order not to dirty my handbag I cling wrapped my banana.

I got laughed for doing this.

Gee….Didn’t know that my colleagues had such a dirty mind too ;P

Up Coming Plans

2008-06-29T17:03:00.003+10:00

Up Coming Plans

Sweet Memories

Sorry for the lack of updates in my blog.

My internet connection is back to dial-up speed again. The snail slowness is really getting on my nerve!

It had been a pretty busy week. I had been working. Work was really really really boring. Can you imagine staring at the computer screen for 8.75 hours non-stop and repetitively doing the same task over and over again? My eyes hurt and I'm absolutely tired by the end of the day.

Workaholic, you can call me but I'm trying my very best to earn a flight ticket back to Malaysia with only 15 minutes lunch break each day. Plus today, I made a craziest last minute decision EVER!

I'm heading off to Sydney soon. So now I need even more cash for my 4 days trip. Why can't I just be rich so that I do not need to worry about money?

Sometimes life is so unfair >.<

Next Wednesday, Sian and Marie is coming all the way from Auckland to Melby.

Even my cousin from Malaysia is bunking at my place too. Hehe...it's definitely going to be a full house.

Lots of exciting activities planned ahead.

And I'm organizing a pyjamas party for my cousin's sweet 16th Birthday too.

Plus next 2 weeks I will be going to Sydney with Sian & Marie.

Boy, I am so excited now.

The best part of all is I am only working for 2 days next week.

Wee! =)

I Miss U

2008-06-24T00:35:00.006+10:00

"Missing and Thinking of U"

♥ Shir Li ♥

Missing my family so much here. I miss my mum, dad and my little sis.

I wish that I am back home for this 1.5 winter break.

Seeing most of my friends jetting home, definitely makes me green with envy.

How to compare with my rich friends? I don't have the $$$$.

I'm just a poor kid who is lucky to earn a scholarship to study in aus.

RM 3800++, just to fly from Melbourne to Malaysia and back to Melbourne again.

One air plane ticket = one new laptop >.<

Plus stupid petrol price hike,

Making air plane ticket costing a boom!!

I wanna go HOME =(

Another 6 months till seeing them.

XOXOXO

Post Exams

2008-06-22T02:23:00.007+10:00

Post Exams

" The Grass is always greener where you water it."

♥ Author Unknown ♥

I am free

Yippee, I am done with all my papers! Goodbye, books for a month =)

My exams for this semester were ok. I had two very hard and subjective accounting papers. Sucks. I am never good at it. I hated subjective subjects as there are always no right or wrong answers. All depends on how well you present your answers and impress the examiner. Meanwhile, my investment paper was ok. As usual, a few questions here and there that I am not sure. The only paper that I am very confident was Basic Econometrics. Hopefully that I will do well.

Right after my last paper, bf and I had our post exams celebration at Ito Restaurant. Yeah, yummy jap food for lunch!

My tempura udon

After lunch, we went to the city to shop. Perfect timing! Every where in the city is having end of financial year sales. I love SALES!

The best period to spend and at the same time save some money =) Hehe….I was so glad that I got myself a great bargain for the day. Wee.... A denim vest, a funky necklace and black gogerous pumps all under $25. So cheap right?

All under $25

Later in the evening, I had my hair cut at Kairos. Finally after 3 months long with unmanageable, thick and bushy hair. I was happy to have short bob style again but bf was sad. Real sad. He asked me not to cut my hair as he prefers me girls to have long hair. Girls with longer hair look nicer. Haha… weird. What kind of mentality is this? =P

Cute Nerd?

At night, we had Korean food for dinner at Big MaMa. My favourite new restaurant in Melby. Seriously the food is cheap and delicious.

Korean dumplings, fried tofu & chili squid and octopus. Yummy!

Bf & I

Apart from post exams, I went to work on Friday, right after the next day. I did not even have the chance to rest and recover from my exams stress. Wth.

Worked for 8.5 hours that day with only 30 minutes lunch break. By the end of the day, I came home so tired and had a really bad headache. I realized that money is so difficult to earn and yet money can be spend so quickly in just a few seconds. Sad to see that money is definitely the root of all evil!

I am off now to catch on my sleep.

Tomorrow, is cleanning day. Dirty house created by the exams mess >.<

Killer Week

2008-06-17T15:17:00.007+10:00

................Killer week.

Sat for my financial accounting paper yesterday - So hard. Screwed it!

And I had another accounting paper today morning, in less than 24 hours.

Brain dead and I am so tired!

One more to go on thursday.

Plus I just found out that my paypal account had been hacked.

Payment of USD$500!!! to xxx from my bank account.

Luckily payment had been refused. Resolved the issue.

Paypal is NEVER SAFE. I had it set up because I'm selling stuffs on Ebay.

Then, received a phone call from my old working place a few minutes ago.

I am going back to work on friday.

So fucked up!!!!!

Midweek

2008-06-11T15:22:00.010+10:00

MidWeek

*Gee….*

I am updating my blog again.
This means that I am procrastinating.
Yes, procrastinating from my studies!

In the midst of my exams, I have the urge to change my blog template. I am kind of bored with it now but I am still loving it. It is one of my best templates.Just some crazy thoughts during exams.

All thanks to my little sis who has influenced me greatly while she is busy revamping her new blog template >.<

Check out her blog: Elmo is a Good Boy (sis, I'm promoting your blog for you :P)

1 more day till my first paper, Basic Econometrics.

I have one paper this week and another 3 more next week.

So next week is definitely going to be a killer week!!

But I’m glad that Thursday will be my so called "independence day".

*Yeah! Seriously looking for it*

Studying for the past weeks is making me restless.

I am now in my second round of revision.

Exams are freaking turning me upside down.

I feel like I can't do anything proper. I feel that I had more than enough time to read but I just feel like I hate it when I see those questions I don’t know how to do or I can’t remember what I have studied previously. I mean I'll definitely be prepared on that day.

But the fact is I might see question that I don’t know how to answer them… KILLS ME. It irritates ME.

*Exams Blues*

The Exam Stress

2008-06-06T14:51:00.003+10:00

The Exam Stress

Pegs On Face

2008-06-03T14:51:00.005+10:00

Pegs on My Face

While I was watching Big Brother Friday Night Live (a reality game show) on TV, there was one section called “Pegs…..” where we are supposed to send in our artwork using pegs. And that night, they showed this particular entry.

Crazy

Oh, my god, that was absolutely crazy. The hosts commented that there were more than 50 pegs on his face! Ouch!

Due to boredom of studying, I decided to give me face a little “botox” lift =) Getting the pegs to stay on my face was kind of difficult. One peg: ok, There pegs: Not too bad, Five pegs: Bearable and finally Six pegs: Scream in pain! I wonder how that guy did it.

Scary

Apart from that, my days are extremely boring especially during Swot Vac aka study week. So monotonous: wake up, study, lunch, study, dinner, study and then sleep. Exams are just around the corner and I am already thinking of what to do after exams >.<

I drew up a study plan and hope that I can stick with it. 3 lectures per day for 6 consecutive days to wrap up my studying sessions for all my subjects.

In a nutshell, I will not be updating my blog that frequent anymore for the next two weeks. So bear with me. If you see me writing, it means that my procrastinating skills are getting better. Ok, wish me luck in studying.

It’s officially winter now. Dreadful. Hate the cold weather.

GoodBye, My Love

2008-05-30T17:42:00.004+10:00

GoodBye, My Love

♥ “If I hadn't met you, I wouldn't like you. If I hadn't liked you, I wouldn't love you. If I wouldn't love you, I wouldn't miss you. But I did, I do and I will.” ♥

I broke up with HIM.
It was the hardest decision that I had ever made in my life.
We had been together for almost 2 years now.
This was the best solution for both of us.
As we had been in a relationship for such a long time,
I believe that I do not love you as much as I do anymore.
My feelings for you had died down.
I’m so sorry.
You deserve a girl who is much better than me.
It took me a lot of courage to do this.
And I felt really sad.
Yes, I do.
I hope that as time past,
It will mend your broken-heart.
Thank you for being so loyal, understanding and loving.
Thank you for all the wonderful things that you did for me.
Thank you for the sweet and amazing memories that you spent with me.
Deep down in my heart,
I knew that I will not forget you.

~~I Love you.~~

Goodbye, My Love!

2008-05-30T17:00:00.005+10:00

Breaking up with my old motorola v3x for new sony ericsson W910i was definitely hard =)

The Extreme Makeover

2008-05-28T00:58:00.005+10:00

The Extreme Makeover

“A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.”

♥ Coco Chanel ♥

The ~~new~~ girl next door

The Story:

I receive an extreme makeover at HairMixer Salon today. Spend a huge sum of cash to get hair extensions and curls done. Seriously, it was worth every single cent of my money ! The end result was so amazing.

I am so in love with my brand new look. Something different and refreshing. What do you think?

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Haha……I am just kidding here =P. Of course, I did not have an extreme makeover. Still the same old Shir Li with short hair. It would definitely be a dream comes true for me to have such beautiful curls and long hair.

The get the story right: While I was browsing through facebook, the HairMixer application caught my eyes. I was so curious and decided to give it a try. Basically, HairMixer lets you swap the hair and face of two photos (Eg: you and a celebrity). HairMixer also automatically shows different hairstyles, hair-do, and hair-cut on your uploaded pictures in just a few seconds.

Doing this doesn’t meant that I am celebrity crazy (want to look alike) but simply I wanted to see how I look in long hair with curls. Not that bad, I guess. My bf also wanted me to have long hair and always budge me not to cut my hair whenever I wanted to visit the hair salon. So, Dar this is for you to fulfill your desire =) By the way, I am still cutting my hair.

However, the con about HairMixer is it is quite hard a get a perfect fit of your face with the celebrity picture that you choose. You will face with some alignment issues here and there. It took me hours and I did some editing work too before getting my final result.

You can even visit their website at http://www.hairmixer.com. Try it out and have fun!

A Little Too Cozy

2008-05-26T14:11:00.008+10:00

A Little Too Cozy

"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm."

♥ Ralph Waldo Emerson ♥

So cozy. My cute little pink warmer socks from SportsGirl. I ♥ it :)

Seriously, I need a lot of motivation to study, right now! Exams are just 17days away! My progress had been really slow as I’m still stuck revising the first week of lecture for all my subjects. I’m sure that many of my friends are ahead of time.

I wasted this whole weekend lazing around. I felt guilty for not mugging. A few days ago, I enthusiastically planning to wake up early to study but ended sleeping in till late afternoon coz the weather was too cold. It was so warm and cozy in bed. Besides that, there is always this little evil voice in my head, telling me not to study as I still have plenty of time. Gosh!

Last Friday, was Kee’s 23rd Birthday Bash. We had a little celebration at Big Ma Ma (newly opened Korean & Japanese restaurant).The food was really good and even cheap too. Later, we had our naughty surprise birthday prank at Kai’s place and practically went back home at midnight.
We took many pictures but I will be posting it later. Maybe after my exams. My internet connection now is on dial-up speed. So frigging slow! I have to wait extremely long for a page to load. Hehe... I'm an avid user of the net! I already used up my monthly 3 gig of internet supply. I wonder how I will survive till the end of the month >.<

On Saturday, as usual bf and I did our groceries shopping. After a long day trip, I came back home with a terrible headache. So, I ended up going to bed early. Meanwhile, on Sunday, I woke up late again. For the whole day, I just refused to do anything expect for wasting my time playing games on facebook and watching tv.

There goes my crappy justification for not studying.

I ought to get my butt moving and cramp 40 lecture notes in 2 weeks.

I need motivation badly :(

Sexy School Uniform?

2008-05-22T17:49:00.017+10:00

Sexy School Uniform?

“The white blouse is too transparent for girls and it becomes a source of attraction,” National Islamic Students Association of Malaysia.

I just read The Star online and I’m totally pissed off with the Malaysian Group who condemned the uniform worn by girls at government schools, saying it encouraged rape and pre-marital sex.

Click on this link for more info:

The Star Online (School uniform sexy, says group)

Sad to see that, Malaysians are so narrow-minded :(

I had been wearing the school pinafore and white blouse uniform for 11 years and I personally think that there is nothing was wrong with it. Not revealing at all. You have the blue pinafore to cover up your white blouse. Moreover, in school we have rules saying that we cannot wear colour bras too.

So, what’s the big fuss of reviewing the uniform policy? New policy means more money and I don’t think that it is necessarily. In fact, if they want to go ahead with their crazy plan, baju kurung should be the one that need to be revamped as it is much more transparent than the white blouse with pinafore. Don’t you agree with me? Haha….I can’t imagine the brand new blue pinafore with opaque black blouse. LOL....Total crap!

Besides that, those who dressed decently and covered up their whole body from head to toe will also be a rape victim too. It’s not about us, women who encourage rape and pre-marital sex. It’s all about the “miang” men out there.

Seriously, the more you covered up, the more curious the minds of the men. Thus, it will come back all together to the same issue- more rape cases.

The old school uniform. In pride of it.

(p/s: I know that I looked ugly. Pic was taken 7 years ago when I was in Form 4 :p)

Mugging

2008-05-20T14:23:00.005+10:00

Mugging

"The ABC of success is Ability, Breaks and Courage."

Kawai Cute

I just handed in my final assignment yesterday. Wrapped up for the whole Semester One 2008: 2 mid-term tests, 3 short quizzes and 6 assignments. Breathe signs of relief as everything was finally over. One week left for uni and final exams are drawing nearer now. To be exact, 23 days more before my first paper and sad to announce that I haven’t start studying yet. Yeah, I'm indeed lazy.

I’m still wasting my time watching tv and sleeping more hours in a day that I shouldn’t have been doing. A huge stack of notes are waiting patiently, screaming out for me to touch them. Hopefully that I can finish studying on time and give my full 100% concentration as I am easily distracted. Ok, no more fooling around. It’s high time to switch to my study mode until 19th June. Mug, mug and mug >.<

Apart from my ramblings, I was tagged by Jane Gun.
Keep on reading if you are interested to know more about the uninteresting me.

- The Survey -

1] What's your favorite anime at the present time?

Not an anime fan though. But I love Spirited Away (my all time fav.)

2] Given the chance, what special ability/power would you like to have?

Teleport power so that can go wherever in the world I want. By the way, I want to be a smart ass too.

3] How do you think about yourself?

Immature and acts like a kid.

4] Where is the place that you want to go the most?

Korea, Japan, Europe, Fiji, Hawaii. (I want to travel around the world)

5] If you can have 1 dream to come true, what would it be?

To get into honours or to have JPA sponsors me to further my studies in masters.

6] Do you have a crush now?

Yeah. My bf =P

7] What are you afraid to lose the most now?

My family and bf. Life is so unpredictable!

8] If you win $1 million, what would you do?

I don’t believe that I am ever that lucky to win $100.

9] If you meet someone that you love, would you confess to him/her?

I would prefer the guy to make the first move. But it’s ok to give him some hints that you are interested.

10] List out 3 good points of the person who tagged you.

Smart, Fun and Outgoing. Hehe…can you believe it? I met her in btn camp.

11] Which type of person do you hate the most?

Backstabbers and bitches.

12] What is your ambition?

I don’t really want to be an accountant even though that I am studying commerce in uni now. My real passion is to open my own business or be a travel host so that I can travel around the world. Wee..

13] If you have fault, would you rather the people around you point out to you or would you rather they keep quiet?

Please let me know. I don’t like them to bitch behind my back.

14] What do you think is the most important in your life?

My family.

15] Are you a shopaholic or not?

I’m a shopaholic!!! I wish I have the money to own all the stuffs that I desire. Sometimes, I do envy people who are born with a sliver spoon. They can have everything they want.

16] What is the thing that you really want now?

Go on a holiday in FiJi.

17] Why does it hurt when you punch someone?

Of course it hurts. Ask the medical students not me.

18] Is there anything that you have done which you regret?

Plenty. I always wish that I can turn back time.

19] Are you hungry right now?

Nope, I just had sushi for lunch

20] Do you think that this survey is totally useless?

Yup, coz it’s stealing my precious time to study =P

- The Survey -

I'm tagging mates who wish to do this survey. Tata back to my books now =)

The Death Street

2008-05-16T22:28:00.012+10:00

The Death Street

“This is the street that I lived on.
This is the street that I use everyday.
This is street that I walk to uni.
This is the street that I use to go to

Safeway, Borders, Baker’s Delight and shops around there.
Now, this street is known as the Death Street."

Lygon Street is a well-known Italian street in Melbourne with more than 30 shops and restaurants. A peaceful and lovely place to catch up with friends and shop but recently had quite a few tragic crashes there. What an irony! Last year, a guy was hit and killed by a speeding car. And it happened again, this year.

The incident occurred today afternoon, just a few blocks away from my apartment. I was having lecture at that time and luckily my bf had a narrow escape. On his way to uni, he heard a very loud bang! Thank goodness that he took another route. From the news, a female pedestrian walking near the parked Civic at the time of the smash had "narrowly avoided death". I believe that she might be living at my place and is a student too.
Read on for details of the tragic event if you are interested :)

Courtesy of The Age
Mex CooperMay 16, 2008 - 5:43PM

Police have blamed speed and "hoon" driving for a crash in which two men were killed and five people injured in Melbourne's inner north.

Senior Sergeant Michael Talbot said the two men killed in the crash on Carlton's busy Lygon Street this afternoon were 19 and 21.

He said three men were in the Commodore travelling south on Lygon Street when it collided with a parked and empty black Honda Civic near the corner of Palmerston Street about 2.15pm.
The crash sparked a chain reaction involving five vehicles as the Commodore spun and hit two stationary taxis with drivers inside waiting to pick up passengers.

The second cab was pushed into a stationary grey Mazda hatchback.
MICA paramedic Geoff Taurins said one of the Commodore passengers was dead by the time ambulance crews arrived and the driver died at the scene a short time later.

Both men were from Melbourne's north-west.
The third man was taken to The Alfred hospital with injuries thought to be serious but not life-threatening.

A VicRoads spokeswoman said Lygon Street between Palmerston and Elgin streets had now been reopened to traffic.Mr Taurins said paramedics arrived to a chaotic scene with people yelling and screaming, broken glass and pieces of the wrecked cars strewn across the road, and up to 150 onlookers on the busy street.

A driver in the first taxi, a van, and a driver and passenger in the second taxi, a station wagon, were taken to St Vincent's Hospital with minor injuries.

Mr Taurins said a female pedestrian walking near the parked Civic at the time of the smash had "narrowly avoided death".

The woman, believed to be in her 20s, was hit by shards of windscreen glass but was uninjured.Mr Taurins said she had helped paramedics treat patients before she was taken to hospital.

Senior Sergeant Talbot said the woman had been "severely traumatised".
"The total here today we have five cars involved, two young men have been killed, five others have been taken to hospital. High speed is involved," said Senior Sergeant Talbot, who was unable to confirm what speed the car was travelliing in the 60km/h zone.

"This is another example of what you could say (is) hoon behaviour, hoon driving and young people thinking they can outdo themselves and the results are tragic."
Senior Sergeant Talbot said the parked vehicles had blocked the Commodore from mounting the footpath and potentially hitting pedestrians preventing what could have been a tragedy of "monumental proportions".

He blamed the accident caused on "ridiculous" driving.
"We just can't get it through the young people's heads that they are not invincible and that they will crash and that they will die."

Tony Follara, who lives in a nearby housing commission building, said he heard the crash from his first-floor flat.
"It sounded like a big bang. I didn't understand what it was," he said.

May Babies Boom

2008-05-12T11:52:00.012+10:00

May Babies Boom

"From birth to age eighteen, a girl needs good parents. From eighteen to thirty-five, she needs good looks. From thirty-five to fifty-five, she needs a good personality. From fifty-five on, she needs good cash."

- Sophie Tucker -

I officially declared that May is the month for babies’ boom! Did some maths and I actually have 5 friends’ birthday lining up! This means that I’m going to be super broke by the end of the month. Nevertheless, birthdays are not always about cakes and presents, it’s the thought of remembering and wishing them that counts :)

Now, I’m sitting here pondering, why so many babies were born on this very particular month? Here is my theory. Treat it seriously if you think it’s fact but just ignore it if you think it’s crap :p

Tracked 9 months back from May. So, it was the month of August that the sperm met the ovum. I guess Malaysians are sexually active during this specific month. Ever wonder why? Coz it’s our Independence Day! Time to show more patriotism and spread extra love to the country!

~ Independence Day Babies ~

-12th May-

Happy 20th Birthday, Sam!

-16th May-

Happy 22nd Birthday, Vivienne!

-21st May-

Happy 22nd Birthday, Sian!

Happy 22nd Birthday, Adelin!

-23rd May-

Happy 23rd Birthday, Kee!

Happy Mother's Day

2008-05-11T00:00:00.000+10:00

A Mother's Love

“We never need a reason or a special time or season to think about our very loving mother.”

I never knew that being a mother is tough. It's true that mother is a woman of all disciplines; from being a daughter, wife, daughter-in-law, mother, teacher to a friend. Mother is always a super woman. She can cook, clean, bake, wash, repair, iron, work, nature, help her children with the school work and many more wonderful things that you could not even imagine that a mother can do.

King Ling, my mother is a very special woman. She is a friend on whom I can depend on. She makes me feel secure and I am never alone. She has a very special way of cheering up a day and looks upon my problems as her own. My mother shares my every dream and adds to my self- esteem. She also helps me and does favours, big and small. She cares and loves me with all her heart.

As I have grown throughout the years, I have truly come to see that she have been a loving mother and much more than that to me.

" Thank you, Mummy for
your caring ways and everything
you do. Don't count the miles between us as
they don't matter much at all! Just
count the many joys that we have shared;
the big ones and the small. Count the
thoughts that bring us closer. Then
the miles that lie between us will just
seem to disappear! I love you!"

A very Happy Mother's Day!

With All My Love,
Shir Li

Bitching about Winter

2008-05-09T21:38:00.007+10:00

Bitching about Winter

"Cold wind gushing, gloomy grey skies, rain pouring and leaves dropping are the signs that winter is approaching!"

While people back home in Malaysia is complaining about the hot and humid weather, I dread the chilliness here. Even tough, the lowest temperature that Melbourne could hit is about 1 to 2 Celsius especially during wee hours in the morning; it is still freaking cold. Winter makes me lazy and shirk. I choose not to do anything else except for hiding under my warm comfy duvet with a cup of hot milk. In fact, I tend to sleep a lot too. Basically about 9 to 10 hours of sleep per day. I think I can beat the babies >.<

Mornings will be a drag to wake up and all the clothes in my wardrobe will be icy cold! Even my hands and feet too. It is really weird because these are the only parts of my body that do not stay warm. It is also a norm that during winter, night is longer than the day and the skies will get dark pretty early. Hard chance to see Mr. Sunshine. Night life will be doomed as I will prefer to stay home then hitting the frosty streets of Melbourne.

Plus, to keep myself warm, I have to wear layers of shirts and thick jacket. The only fashion statement I like about winter is boots and leggings. I heart legging as it is really comfortable ;) Yeah, I know that only the “lala” girls back in Malaysia will wear leggings. Who cares! The best thing about here is you can dress however you like and nobody gives you this weird snappy look. Melbournians dress to kill!

During winter too, my electricity bill will rocket high as I consume more electricity from the heaters. The only good thing that I can brag is snow! It’s high time again for skiing and building snowman. Yet, I still have to spend about $100 just to get myself up to Mt. Buller to enjoy snow in Australia. No snow in the city though.

Besides that, winter in the month of June equals to final exams too. Sad to announce that my exam timetable is out. Reality hit me hard! I need to start studying. Exams are less than a month away. In this cold weather, I am definitely going to fall sick soon.

Exam Fever, duh!

13/06- Basic Econometrics
16/06- Financial Accounting
17/06- Enterprise Performance Management
19/06- Investment

In a nutshell, Brrrr….It’s soooo CoLD here!

Special Dedication

2008-05-07T00:00:00.002+10:00

** Special Dedication **

Mum was shocked when I took her pic =P

Dear Mummy,

When I was growing up,
you were always there for me,
making sure I had the things
in life that really mattered.

You made our home a place
rich in love and caring,
a place of warmth, laughter,
and security,
and that was the greatest gift
I could have asked for.

So don't ever feel
I lacked for anything,
don't ever wonder
if you could have done
something more.

The truth is, I had everything,
because every step of the way,
I had you, Mummy,
to show me what love is.

Happy 49th Birthday Day!

Words of Love from Your Daughter,
Shir Li

p/s: Can't wait for my flowers & cake to surprise mum!

Dating

2008-05-04T15:03:00.003+10:00

Dating

Last Friday, bf and I went dating =) Hehe…I know that it sounded so cliché but it was a very special day coz we were celebrating our 19 months together. Yeah! It had been a long time since we became a couple. I was indeed happy that day as I just finished my financial accounting mid-semester test and finally I have some little time to relax and breathe. Highlights of the night:

US. Some little time to spare before leaving the house

Bf gone "ku ku" while waiting for me to change =P

Dressing up

Having fun with the magic mirror at Pancake Parlour. We didn't dine in there though

I looked so short & fat. *Yikes*

We had our dinner at Oriental Spoon. Yummy korean food: Spicy tofu with pork and bulgogi chicken (my fav!) Side dishes: kim chi, pickled radish, sweet bean curd and bean sprout

Last but not least, we watched Iron Man. It was good movie and I really enjoyed it. Full of high technologies and action-packed.

In a nutshell,

Happy 19 Months !

Mum

2008-04-30T17:36:00.009+10:00

MUM

Mum’s birthday is just around the corner. In fact, it is exactly 1 week from now. After days of thinking and contemplating what birthday present to get for her, I finally made up my mind.

A few days ago, when I read my sis’s blog, I was shocked! She actually spent RM 400 for my mum’s prezzie and even had to starve herself by eating bread everyday coz she was ultimately broke. I really admire her love to mum. So, out of curiosity, I asked my sis what did she get for her and you know what? It’s an 18 carat diamond necklace!!

*Slap on the head*
Now, I need to find a better present for my mum. It’s not that I am competing with my sis to see who gets her the most expensive present but as an older sis, I need to buy something good too. What matters the most is making my mum happy!

My mum is a wonderful women and she had sacrificed and slogged so much for us throughout all these years. Without my mum, I would not be the person I am right now. I really feel sorry for her being all alone in Malacca. My sis is studying in Shah Alam and my dad is working in KL. During the weekends only, they will be back home with my mum. What more can I say when she will be celebrating her 49th Birthday all by herself! I just wish that I could be there with her.

As I am in Melbourne now, this is the very best that I can achieve. Surprise her with an extraordinary delivery on her birthday. I hope that it turns out to be good and I hope that my mum loves it =)

p/s: Thanks to online florist and thank goodness, my visa payment was approved. If you are interested in buying mother's day flowers, you can visit http://www.aliceflorist.com

Cappuccino cake comes with a basket of fruit

A dozen of roses

@By the way, this is meant to be a surprise and my mum doesn't read my blog ;p @

2008-04-23T16:12:00.002+10:00

Satisfied: Cycled for 10km and ran on the treadmill for 2km.

Dissatisfied: Screwed/Failed my psychometric test.

Happy

2008-04-21T15:13:00.003+10:00

Happy

I received a phone call today from AXA Australia.

I passed the interview. *Excited!*

I never knew that I can get through.

They invited me to the 2nd stage which is the testing process.

Fingers crossed!

Hope that I pass it and get into the final stage =)

Sweet Tooth

2008-04-20T14:36:00.008+10:00

Sweet Tooth

I have a sweet tooth. I love desserts from cakes, jelly, pudding, tarts, donuts, ice-creams to sweets and chocolates. Who can't say no to all these yummy treats?

Top 5 reasons I "H-E-A-R-T" Desserts:

1)Sweet and delicious

2) Addictive

3) One is always not enough

4) Feels like heaven when you have your first bite

5)Forever Love :)

Orange Mousse & Coconut and Mango Pudding

Coconut Cookies & Fruit Tart

Curos (Spanish Donut) with Milk Chocolate Dip

Krispy Kreme & Oreo Cheese Cake

Strawberry Tart & Almond and Hazelnut Cake

The last reason why I heart desserts so much because:

6) Not only me that are crazy for yummy treats but my dear bf too ;p

A Short Update

2008-04-17T18:28:00.004+10:00

A Short Update...

1) BLAH!! My investment mid-sem test today sucked.

2) But, I am glad that I earned $32 and one full fare metcard for the economics experiment.

3) Indeed very lucky today (not for my test though).

4)Greatest news!!! Sian, my best mate from nz is coming to Melby this winter. Yeah ;)

5) No time to relax anyway. Weeks to come: 2 assignments due and a financial accounting mid-sem.

BLAH!

Crazy Crazy Tuesday

2008-04-15T17:40:00.003+10:00

Crazy Crazy Tuesday

*Total Cuteness* I love colours, brighten up my day.

Such a crazy tuesday. In the morning, during EPM tutorial, my tutor dropped the bombshell. A surprise in-class test. Well, I didn’t prepare for it but luckily it turned out to be ok. Then, in Basic Econometrics tutorial, I was shocked again by my tutor when he handed back my assignment. He was real fast! We just handed in our assignment last Monday. I made silly mistakes here and there but I was quite happy with my marks ;)

Later in the afternoon, I rushed to the city for my interview. The best part was I got lost while finding for the company even though I left house 30 minutes earlier! I went to the wrong side and I was really glad with the instructions a passer-by gave me. Until the very last 5 minutes before my interview, I finally found the place. Thank goodness! Seriously Melway map cannot be trusted. Luckily it went well.

The probability for me to the job is very very very low. The HR consultant told me that they are interviewing 300-400 applicants and only 40 will be picked for the next stage which is the testing process. Then, the successful 2nd stage candidates will have to give a presentation and finally only 4 candidates will be picked to join the graduate program. Sounded crazy right? I don’t even think I can be in the top 40. But anyway, I am glad that I had this behavioural interview experience.

What a crazy day!

A Bad Girl

2008-04-11T15:43:00.003+10:00

A Bad Girl

"I am really a bad girl today.

I skipped my financial accounting lecture and went shopping.

Yup! I swapped lecture with shopping.

Bad, bad girl!"

Hehe…mummy is going to kill me. Seriously I never skipped lecture in my entire uni life. Today was my first time and I felt a bit guilty. But never mind, I still can listen to audio lecture anyway.

The real truth behind this shocking story is I was stuck at the city for 3 hours.
Basically I was finding for the right skirt to match with my coat. That was why I couldn’t make it to the lecture. Haha…no big deal, right?

Next week is going to be the craziest week. My schedule is fully packed.
On Monday, I will be having an interview with OWB, a small accounting firm and later in the afternoon I have a group meeting for EPM assignment. Then, on Tuesday, I will have another interview with AXA Australia. Help! 2 interviews in a week! I am so going to screw both of them. Actually, I was a bit disappointed as I got rejected by the Big 4 but anyway it is really hard to get a job in Australia without a PR.

On Thursday, I am going to sit for my Investment mid-semester test. Totally unprepared! And later of the day, I will be a participant for the economics experiment.

GOSH! I am wondering now, how am I going to survive?

Day Light Saving

2008-04-06T23:28:00.004+10:00

Day Light Saving

What would you do if you are going through day light saving at your place? Having to turn back your clock one hour behind the actual time. I just had mine today. It felt so great knowing that I can laze around and always have some extra time on hand.

Guess What? The best way to spend your one extra hour for the day is to rent a plane and fly it over the blue skies of Melbourne. Then, make some scribbles that you can laugh till your head is off. I guess Victorians are too free ;)

Ups & Downs

2008-04-01T13:46:00.012+11:00

Ups & Downs

Hi, Guys!
Thank you for being my loyal readers all these years.
This is going to be my very last post as I am planning to close this blog down.
Yup, I am going to close it down forever.
I'm so sorry if I disappoint you.
As you know, I am quite bored with my blog now and I had been running out of ideas on what to pen down here.
Sayorna StarUpUrLife!

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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

You had been fooled. I am just kidding only. Did you have a heart attack? Impossible I am going to shut my favourite blog down. Hehe....definitely over my dead body =P

By the way,

HAPPY APRIL'S FOOLS!

Apart from that, today is also a very special day for my bf and I. Our 18 months!

A surprise prezzie from dar dar, yesterday afternoon. I was shocked when he brought back such a huge bouquet. Beautiful colours of flowers. They are sitting gorgeously on my book rack.
Thank you so much =)

This is my surprise gift for dar dar, today. Guess what's inside the cute box?

TADA

Presenting to you: yummy mango, japanese cheese and chocolate cakes.
Rush to the city right after tutorials to get my hands on these =) I hope that he likes them.

Happy 18 Months In Relationship, Dar Dar!

It had been a long journey since we last started. I knew and hope that we would last! Hehe...it's all due to patience on HIS part and heaps and heaps of love on MY part.

I know it's not been easy dealing with me. I am a very childish kid. I've probably done some things which I have made him angry or even annoyed, but yet, throughout it all, we've still maintained our very strong bond and I honestly believe that is all that matters.

"I Love You!"

Yam Cha at Shark Fin

2008-03-28T18:34:00.006+11:00

Yam Cha at Shark Fin

Today, bf and I went to have our lunch at Shark Fin House in Little Bourke, China Town. This was my third time yam cha there. Although it is a bit expensive, Shark Fin House is the best Chinese Restaurant in the heart of Melbourne.

Haha…I’m not promoting for the restaurant ok. Seriously it’s true. I hard tried other restaurants like Dragon Boat but Shark Fin is still the best to yam cha. They have mouth-watering selection of yummy dim sum and desserts. I always hated it when the skin of the dumplings is super thick. I had a bad experience once in Jia Restaurant in Chadstone where I ordered 10 frigging thick skin dumplings and had to finish them all up. No worries, in Shark Fin, they have the finest skin and ingredients in their dim sums.

By the end of the day, I had a good lunch with a bloated stomach and thanks to my bf who took care of the pricey bill =)

For food lovers out there in Melbourne, this is the place you want to dine in:

Shark Fin House,
131 Lt Bourke St,
Melbourne.

***The Menu***

Shark Fin House. Coped from the website

Introducing my "tam chiak" (glutton) bf

Me, trying to act cute with a siu mai

Tunip cake and fried biscuit prawn

Crab Balls with japanese toufu

Pork Dumplings

Pork wrapped in bean curd

I heart this the most. Yummy sweet sago pudding

Char Siu Pau

Siu Mai

Scallop with taro cake

Fruit Jelly

Mango Pudding

Marshmallow Sex

2008-03-28T18:15:00.001+11:00

Marshmallow Sex

It's getting colder in Melbourne again with the heavy rain and strong wind for the past few days. Signs that winter is coming. It reminds me of this post that I once wrote last year:

"Winter is the time where thick jacket, beanie, scarf, and boots dominates the fashion industry. However one thing that you should not miss doing during the cold winter is drinking hot chocolate with marshmallow. Imagine how you dip your marshmallow in your hot choc and have a taste of sweetness when it melts in your mouth. Yum! Yum! Ever wonder how they produce marshmallow in the factory? Check this out. Picture tells a thousand word =P."

World's First Pregnant Man!

2008-03-27T00:05:00.005+11:00

World's First Pregnant Man!

Flabbergasted! A man getting pregnant?

While I was browsing through ninemsn online, I stumbled upon this shocking article.

World’s first pregnant man is Thomas Beatie. Haha….he looked quite handsome in the picture with a hot muscular body. But too bad, his bulging stomach spoilt everything =P

Thomas is happily married to Nancy and they lived in Oregon, US. His wife, Nancy had a hysterectomy (whole uterus removed) 20 years ago and it was left to Thomas to carry their very wanted own child.

They went to the sperm bank and purchased anonymous donor sperms for a home insemination. After a crazy pregnancy, in which the couple lost triplet foetuses and one of Thomas' Fallopian tubes, he fell pregnant again. Yup, it was Thomas who was carrying their baby. Better believe it.

So impossible right? A guy getting pregnant?

Thomas is actually born a female with breast, uterus and vagina. Like any other female. He undergone a chest reconstruction and testosterone therapy, but had no change to his reproductive organs. Thus, Thomas stopped taking his bi-monthly testosterone injections and let his menstrual cycle restart after an eight-year break. That was the catch =)

Dinner

2008-03-24T00:21:00.004+11:00

Dinner

Yummy roast chicken and potatoes cooked by bf. Tasted so good.

Thanks dar dar =)

Holidays

2008-03-23T15:08:00.005+11:00

Happy Easter!

Easter Bunny Choc. Yummy!

Yeah! *Grins*

Finally Easter break is here! One week of sleeping in till late and no gruesome lectures. Actually, I have a list of things to do in mind but had been lazing around since Thursday night.

I need to apply for jobs before the datelines, catch up with my reading, tutorials and not forgetting my assignments too. Basically, the usual stuffs that a uni student needs to do. I’m pretty sure that I will procrastinating throughout my holidays watching tv and sleeping >.<

Recently, I received frightening news from my sis. I’m quite worried for her safety in Intec. She told me that there was a fight between the Malays and Indians near her hostel that Thursday. The mamak stall nearby was smashed and some guys were beaten and ran over by a motorbike.

Thank goodness that she was safe in the hostel when the ugly incident happened. Previously she was having her late night supper there. What is wrong with these people nowadays? There are so many students living there and definitely it’s not safe going out anymore. I hope that my sis will be fine until she finishes her course end of this year.

Apart from that, dar dar and I went to Big W yesterday and bought our very first toy together. 1000 pieces jig-saw puzzle. It was a reminiscence of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge. Very beautiful.

Seriously the puzzle is really hard. We had completed the bridge, city and bushes and now what is left are the sky and the sea. Both of them are blue in colour. Struggling right now. Hehe… hopefully we can finish it before Easter holiday ends. By the way,

"Happy Easter and Happy Holidays! "