Hmm..

Hmm..

Think that I must at least post something.. like what I have promised.. but what should I tell.. no idea at all..

Hmm..

Maybe just share a bit on what do I find out recently.. la..

1) I have weekly assignments and project assignment and essay.. and I have three tests before Easter.. and more tests coming after..

To my surprise, I manage to survive tho, hopefully =P

Wonder what's the secret behind?? Huh??

It's because I was kinda well-trained during my foundation year in KDU.. last minute work la, burning midnight oil la, play hard la, study smart la ( of course!! ), and what not =P


2) Im very good in typing, than texting and.. ya talking..

I have such a strong bond with my pure pearl-coloured lap top, than with living organisms.. like human..

Wait wait!! Dun get me wrong please.. I still have my social groups, and I have lots of lovely friends.. Just sometimes Im too lazy to open my mouth and exercise it.. It's kinda energy-consuming I reckon =P


3) I always get myself confused with simple questions such as "What day is today?", "Am I in New Zealand, or Malaysia?! "..

Living pace here is far too slower than in Malaysia.. and Im getting slower and slower too I think.. That's why it takes me so long to figure out what should I post.. must be because of the living style here.. and also the weather.. Hmm.. it makes more sense now =P

Apart from that, I never felt that Im living in a country called New Zealand, with Kiwis as its main population.. Well, I would say that.. it's just too many Malaysians here ok.. u can see plenty of them anytime anywhere every moment!!

I wonder how come.. Hmm.. ^_^

I will.. Won't I..

It's Saint Patrick's Day today. Everyone in Weir is wearing green and partying out there. Does getting high have anything to do with it?? I doubt..

As usual, I choose not to join the crowd, instead of that, blogging and keeping u all updated are definitely more important for me. Touched?? Don't cry, please =P

Jackie Chan's Shanghai Noon + Stephen Chow's Kungfu Hustle

= MY homesickness

( Went to Sky Room in Weir for these two movies the other day, rather than laughing non-stop, tears kept coming out without control, uhuh..)

Jay Chou's songs + Family & Friends' photos

= MY homesickness, again

( Wind is blowing violently outside; In my room, with the songs playing, a glass of lemon barley on my left, Tim Tam on my right, I am blogging, and missing home, again..)

I love myself in this photo. Was alone, yet confident and calm..

Note : I am the eldest among three siblings, though it doesn't seemed convincing at all.

Yup, I have gotta admit that I am well-protected in family, and I was never left abandoned..

I will always have this smile on my face, won't I??

I will always "infect" people around me with my "smiley virus", won't I??

^_^ * ^_^ * ^_^

One thing that I am happy with is that I am gonna gain one extra hour of sleep as the whole country will have to adjust the clock one hour backward for Daylight Saving stuff. Haha.

Wish me a sweet dream then.. I don't know what to tell anymore.. Bye..

What do you think about the picture ??

Have a look at the picture below!!

What do you think about it??

Are these that playing in ur mind??

Yo!! Autumn is in town!!

Wow.. So breathtaking la the view!!

Guess what?!

Hmm.. U are totally WRONG!!

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This week is the "so-called" first week of autumn, but I feel like it's already winter, here in the Windy Wet Welly..

It has been raining since yesterday morning, the rain is kinda comes and goes, and it lasts for whole two days..

It's freezing cold all the time, so ur own warm bed and wool blanket are ur best friends ever, u just won't leave them..

It's getting windier and windier as well, do consider to come visit me in Welly if u wanna gain some "flying experience"..

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Truly sorry for destroying ur beautiful? romantic? dream of the fall.. I really don't mean it =P

Oh ya.. One more piece of advice from me.. Attention please.. Hmm..

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For those who used to comment about girls being emotional and stuff like that,

my advice is to just endure it,

as it's much more easier to handle "emotional girls" than "emotional Welly",

hehe ^_^

What do THEY do??

It's such a lovely Saturday morning, isn't it?? ^_^

I was supposed to wake up late this morning, as I had spent my whole yesterday for several awesome outings ( Shopping in town in the afternoon, attending ICF meeting in the evening, as well as going for supper at night ). However, I ended up getting out of my bed pretty early, with fully alert mind, haha =P

Well, yesterday the ICF gathering was fantastic, yup I would say that. There was a bunch of approximately forty young people, whereby each of them had originally came from different countries, backgrounds, cultures and what not joining it. It was started with some funny yet not-demanding IQ ice breaker activities and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves a lot, hehe =)

The part which stole the show was when we were asked to demonstrate the "culture shock" that we faced mingling with the kiwis, as everybody was really acting like professional comedy actors. I just couldn't help laughing non-stop at their looks and actions, to the extend that I nearly strained my neck as a result of laughing too much =P

Yuki was a Japanese guy who came to pursue his study in New Zealand.

After travelling all the way to Wellington, he was exhausted and what he really wanted was just a place to settle down, and a bed to sleep on.

With hopes he went to his flat and with fully prepared mind he was gonna meet his flatmates.

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Once he stepped into the house, then only he found out that..

His flatmates were actually FIVE GIRLS FROM CHINA!!

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The above was definitely not a joke, it was real story. Haha. So funny. Guess what?! It was my group's demonstration and we won the game!! ^_^

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THEY brush their teeth after breakfast

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THEY eat rice with fork instead of a spoon

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THEY walk barefooted around town but wear shoes indoors

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THEY don't rinse their cutlery after scrubbing it in hot water filled with soap

( Note: Detergents are biodegradable in New Zealand. U won't die from them!! )

Yes, what u think is exactly who THEY are, the KIWIS!! Hehe. The above are just a corner of a huge iceberg, maybe u will find out more and more reading my blog. So do look forward for more *_*

Btw, the below are some photos about my first hang out with friends in a restaurant after church service. It was called Istana Malaysia!! According to reliable information, Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi was having his meal here during his visit to New Zealand. We choosed it because it was the one and only restaurant which was able to fit thirty plus of us, though the prices of the food were really.. U know.. =P

The atmosphere was quite calm and peaceful.. And romantic, maybe?? Hehe..

I was sitting in the middle, so this was my right hand side view.

And yup, this was my left hand side view.

This was what I ordered for myself.. Nasi Goreng Seafood!! Yummy yummy *_*

Passion for Sports

I used to be a great fan of sports, back in primary and secondary schools. Find it hard to believe huh?? U will see..

While all the girls around me were going through romance novels, I was reading sports magazines and newspapers =P
While they were talking about their Prince Charmings, I was discussing the latest most updated news on sports with the guys =P
When they were crying in front of television touched by Winter Sonata, I was cheering and shouting out for the victory of my favourite team =P

Oh ya.. One more.. When most of the mums were complaining their daughters had been wasting too much money on make up and stuff like that, my mum was mumbling about me spending money on sports magazines.. "U read so many magazines for what?? U never played sports what.. Sigh!!" =P

Hmm.. Well.. It's fact that I din't, I don't, I won't get myself involved in sports. Haha. Instead of that, I will just have all the strategies and skills running in my mind professionally most of the time. Hehe. Feel so tempting to test me huh?? U better don't..

As I grow older, I am definitely not saying that I am old, my passion for sports is not as strong and agressive as I used to. Don't know.. Yet, I still catch up and keep myself updated with the ongoing as well as upcoming sports events, it has sort of become part of my life.

Recently, out of no reason, those historical moments that I had ever witnessed kept popping into my memory. Hardship and sweat throughout the matches and competitions, broad smiles and loud shout over the glory and victory, tears and heartbrokenness over the failure and shame, and many many more.

On top of all these, what impressed me the most were the miracles after miracles unbelievably achieved in minutes, or even seconds, to turn failure into victory!! Have no idea of what am I talking about?? Never mind..

Below are some of those who ever created "miracles" because of their strong will and never-give-up spirit. Most importantly, they are about, or already stepping into another phase of their lives, walking their journeys confidently and happily. I am truly happy, for these people, for they are those who occupied most of my teenage life, and for the inspiration brought to me by them.

I used this guy's name in almost all my essay-writings.

Well, I would say he had the honour, haha.

One thing good about him is..

he choosed to show smiley faces instead of sad faces when dealing with failure.

This guy.. Hmm.. I witnessed him turning into a great coach from a world champion. From him, I learned how to share my talent and knowledge generously with people.

These two young people has taught me what does it mean by "Find a person who make u wanna be a better person.."

And this one.. Hmm.. He made me realized the importance of standing firmly on and holding tightly to what I believe in.. My God, my culture, my upbringing, and what not =)

Arise. Shine.

Don't assume that I post a lot today because of I am too free. Instead of that, it is because I feel sorry for most of u, whom I have promised to send u msg or email during this weekend. Again, I couldn't make it to reach everyone of u individually. Therefore I come out with the idea of posting more in my blog as compensation. This is the only thing I am able to do for the time being. But I am sure that u people won't mind one, friends ma, right?? ^_^

" Worthy is the Lamb,

Majesty and power to the

Name above all names.."

Went for Sunday Service this morning, and as usual, it was wonderful. I met a dad and his two-year old girl who were sitting in front of me. He was holding the little girl throughout the worshipping session =) There were parents dedicating their new born baby to God during the prayer session =) I had a whole family of four sitting behind me who came to church for their very first time and they seemed to enjoy it a lot =) There was a couple who just engaged yesterday and their smiles just never faded =) Last but not least, I saw an old man who most probably at his 70s or 80s worshipping God with the youngs!! Bread & Wine were served today as well!! What a lovely morning it was!!

" Arise. Shine.

For the glory of the Lord is upon us.."

Btw, HAPPY CHAP GOH MEI people ^_^

Fantastic Getaway

As u see, the pictures are not of good quality, again.. This time I did remember to bring the camera with memory card in it, it was just I forgot to change the battery.. I am speechless =I

We are the champion.. We are the champion..

Yo!! I had the largest lolipop sold in the candy shop in my hands *_*

Look at these lovely strawberries.. So cute!!

One two three.. Cheers =)

Walking along this "wall of plants" was fantastic.

Moved on to a park for some fun activities. It was too hot standing under the sun, yet too cold staying in the shade. Hehe.

Use ur imagination again.. U are supposed to see horse riding in the picture.. Just I missed it..

See you!!

It's time to party!!

I was supposed to do my studies, but I ended up transfering photos from camera and handphone to my laptop and BLOGGING !! =I

Last Saturday was a big day, as Cuba Carnival which was held once two years was in town. Everyone was joining the party the whole day, but I choosed not to follow the majority and went to the rose garden.

The pictures shown here should have higher quality, however due to some reason, which was me, as blur as usual, brought a camera without its memory card, I ended up taking photos with my mobile.

Roses roses.. I love u

Girl in pink with pink rose ^_^

I love these pure white roses the most!! They stood gracefully among the others.

After that I was joining the crowd for the night parade =P

Yup, what u see is what u think. These people were spraying water and foam towards the crowd. Wondering what happen to me?? I was fine, as I got good friend who covered my head with hands and I had a lamp post as shield. Haha.

At the other end, there were fearless people doing bump joop jump!!

Wow wow wow!! Awesome =)

This one.. Hmm.. Use ur own imagination la =P

On the way home, I was stucked in the crowd..

Weekends

It is 3rd of March today. Without my realize, I have been stepping into another month, and my first week of university life was over. Well, I would say that my life here is COOL ( Kiwi slang no. 1 ). My days were basically packed with lectures, tutorials and workshops, as well as club activities. Once the labs get started by next week, I will be even busier than ever. Nevertheless, I am ok with what I am doing now, though I am tired physically, I am fulfilled mentally and spiritually. Really hope that I can keep my spirit on in the coming week, with God's bless upon me.

I went for ICF ( International Christian Fellowship ) 's very first official meeting yesterday evening and it turned out to be AWESOME ( Kiwi Slang no. 2 ) They called it as KIWI 101, and there was a whole bunch of us international students gathering together and learned about New Zealand experiences and Kiwi cultures. A hakka was performed, national anthem was taught, a quiz was held and my team won ^_^, an activity of tasting the Kiwi food was run and I got very nice food, which was called Pineapple Plumps ^_^ and so on. Oh ya, this song was pretty funny AYE ( Kiwi slang no. 3 ), why don't u just give it a try and go through the lyrics once?? Come on??

Righto, kick it in the guts, Trev...

Gumboots, they are wonderful, gumboots, they are swell

'coz they keep out the water and they keep in the smell.

And when u're sittin' round at home, u can always tell

When one of the Trevs has taken off his gumboots.

Chorus:

If it weren't ur gumboots where would ya be?

You'd be in the hospital or infirmary

'coz u would have a dose of the 'flu, or even pleurisy

If ya didn't have yer feet in yer gumboots.

Hmm.. I wonder how do u look like now?? Haha. So sad that u couldn't see the performance came with the song. Hehe.

This morning I joined the first activity organised by ICF, which was called Car Rally, whereby we went to the outskirt of city visiting the farm, fruit-picking, going to chocolate factory, carrying out fun games in a park and sight-seeing. I tried the so-called best YUMMY ( Kiwi slang no. 3 ) double-scoop ice cream and tasted different kind of honey for free in the farm. Other than that, I had some chocolate with various flavours and KFC for lunch. Oh ya, today I got to experience cloudly morning, rainy noon, sunny afternoon, as well as windy evening, all during the car trip. Should I consider myself as lucky?? Hmm..

Me with all the greens

Guess what?! Deer were the first animals that I approached in NZ. So far I only got the opportunity to see cows and horses and sheep from distance.

I guess I will have a pretty wonderful life here in New Zealand, in peace, and of course in joy. Really hope that I will =)

CHEERS ( Kiwi slang no. 4 )