Trick Or Treat!

As Edward is in town, the touring has taken place.

Again.

Today we crashed the National Museum of Wales. I haven't been there myself so its a good oppurtunity to do so. We first ventured into the area how the earth came about, dinosaur fossils, animal kingdom and whatnot. Then we reach contemporary arts where modern artists' works are on display.

I don't understand most of them.

THEN. We came to the older art pieces section. This is where all the old paintings from 1600s are hung. It is such a beautiful place and arts here are easier to behold and understand. Just as we're enjoying all those giant portraits, the fire alarm went off.

At first we weren't sure because there were two brief ones earlier. Then a staff came and asked us to evacuate. Surprised yet curious, we left accordingly through the designated fire exits. As we came about, we saw that its the real deal as the staffs were all evacuating. It only became more surreal as fire trucks, as efficiently as they are expected to be, came trolling down the street ahead of us towards the museum.

But I don't see any fire.

We left to town and had dinner. On our way back, we got 'trick or treat'-ed by a group of children. We gaped at them for a while and was thinking of how to tell them we do not have candies on us at the moment but when we peered into their buckets and saw coins, we found the alternative. I emptied my coins.

It's kids! How can you resist them?

Of course, the better alternative had to be mentioned later: we should have just trick them.

LOL.

On our way back, we walked pass the museum again. It's still there, unharmed. All the initial four fire engines are gone but for one. We think they're still inspecting.

It's Halloween!

Jack Jack! <3

I think Imma stay at home tomorrow and whoever knocks, I shall NOT answer.

Hahaa.

Oyasumi!

Too Much Happiness?

You canNOT have too much of it.

Because right after it ends, the miserable feeling comes.

It just is. Like just now.

I was over at a friend's with more friends having homemade rendang, nasi lemak, fried chicken and roast chicken (a very chicken feast) and was having a great time. When I came home I first notice one of the buttons on my overcoat fell off.

Then. I realised I miss the Halloween screening.

OMG.

How can I miss it?? I've been looking forward to it soooo much! And it was last night! And I only realise it now. I'm going to slap myself now.

Oh gosh.

But this is not the first time sadness came swooshing after happiness. There were a couple of times where all of a sudden after a superb time with friends or whatnot, you go emo. For example, during festive seasons. You know how all your relatives come home and you do nothing but laze around with them at home? Then when it all ends and all go back, you feel sad and miss them. The feelings were only stronger coupled with the fact that your happiness level was at its peak. So the fall was undoubtedly greater, hence the huge impact.

I went emo for two months at one point in time.

Anyway. My point is I miss my anime screening. I can't believe it.

It's such a horrible thing to do.

I feel horrible.

You are allowed to slap me if you see me on the streets.

*sigh*

BUT! With this new sweet baby blue diary, things are gonna be OK!

I guess. Hahaa.

Alright, I'm gonna go sew on the button and continue to emo.

Boo! Oyasumi!

Lady Lim

Muahaha!

I am now Miss Lim the Supreme Court Judge!

Corretion: Is Lady Lim.

LOL.

I sat as a judge with another course mate today for the second year mooting competition. Obviously I enjoy the moment where we enter and they stand up and address us. It's the Supreme Court! It's a big deal! Hahaa.

At first, I couldn't follow what the first counsel said at all. I was trying so hard to listen and understand but just couldn't. In the end I realise my course mate didn't too. Hahaa. The first counsel is just progressing so fast. The rest were fine. They were so professional that secretly I really admired them and the efforts. The respondents' bundle is so professionally made, just like the ones I saw in Chooi & Co. After everything ended, we scored each of them after everything and hand them in to the organiser.

There are going to be second rounds. If they need more people, I'm up! :D

Hora catch you catch me matte~!

The Art of Arrogant Stupidity

Hello.

It has been long since I write out of anger and disgust. Here it is again. I am not sure who will be reading this but I don't care. Even if the person I'm referring to read this, I will still show the cock face I would have shown you.

So I mentioned I joined this Cardiff Malaysian Society, MSSCF for short. Their logo is... I don't know what it is, they seem to be changing all the time. Their motto is that the society is our "HOME AWAY FROM HOME"

When I join, the committee is already up. From the FIRST day I join the community Facebook group, the committee members have been most helpful, answering questions and offering helps here and there. I was amazed.

At first.

When I actually come to Cardiff, reality isn't so beautiful. I have to admit I myself isn't a very sociable person. I don't go around saying "Hello" to random strangers. But it doesn't mean I can't. I tried. When I say I tried, I really tried.

I don't know whether it's because of the fact that we come from different universities or colleges but one thing I can tell is they choose their people. I'm not the only one whose not chosen by the so-called high authority within the society. I can tell there's a lot of us outcast too. Sure, it doesn't mean that they don't talk to us at all. They still do, albeit in an insincere way.

It's so stupid how many of the committee members say "Hi, how are you?" then looks away without expecting an answer. This goes to show how they're are only doing this out of obligation. I gaped at the President as he did this to me, TWICE. He probably doesn't realise or he just doesn't care. The fact that he is the President and how people try to befriend him massages his ego so much he couldn't be bothered to actually care about them in return.

The second week I was here, they held a kenduri. Feast, as we call it. I attended, thinking it would be a good oppurtunity to try again. I am not exactly picky about food. Even if it doesn't taste decent I'd still finish it. Placing us in a hall sitting and eating on the floor is also not a problem to me. What really tick me off is how they claim this and that but never did any of it.

How do you claim to be the HOME AWAY FROM HOME when you act with such hostility? Just because the society won the Best Society award doesn't make your society heavenly high and unreachable. Just so you know, it's very easy to tear you down.

The audition. They release the date on 16th October 2011, 2345. Almost midnight, so we make it the 17th alright? The audition is one week away. Less than, actually. The audition was set on the 22nd.Of course, some of us couldn't make it as plans were made. As we inquire into it, the first answers were summarised as "Aww, too bad. You'll just have to miss it. If you don't prioritise the audition then so be it." But after a few MORE pressing, they reluctantly set up another audition.

Speaking of audition, I shall announce I wasn't chosen. Many of you will think I'm writing this because I was bitter about not being chosen. Truth is I've expected not being chosen. I would actually be surprised and criticise their lack of taste for choosing me because I sing badly. But no, this is not why I'm writing this.

THIS, is why I'm writing:

You can try opening the form, but I would think that the SHARP committee members has ammended it.

I was already offended by the first comment. I don't know how he comes to assume I would go there as a leech. Even if he does, really? Without further investigations and subtly accusing me as such?

Next, I hate people who doesn't even have a backup for whatever they say. He didn't even bother checking the form again before telling me off. Then when I pointed out the mistake, that's how he replied me in the last comment.

My goodness.

I have so much pity for him.

By the way, that's the President.

He may be one year older than me, or probably the same age. But that doesn't make him any more authoritative than anyone else. Just because he stayed there one year ahead doesn't give him the right to decide for other people.

But hey, if he IS one year older than me but the fact that we're on the same level now.. Hahaa. I love this thought :P

I am not saying everyone in the committee is like that. I met really nice ones but they're so hard to find. The others just give you a look, not so much even a smile in the eyes and look away. Generally people who are handpicked by them are people who behaves JUST like them. Which is why I don't mix with any of them.

Sure.. HOME AWAY FROM HOME.

Typing the motto now really makes me laugh out loud. Just how ridiculous it is!

Don't ask me to run for presidency because I don't have time to deal with politics with people like them.

I will still go to the Nottingham Games because it's one of the biggest events around.

I will also find more ways to redeem my worth of £5 for joining the society before I give up on it totally.

Ahh. I've never felt so much anger in a while now.

Lastly, the main purpose of blogging this is to say this out loud:

FUCK YOU!

Alright, I'm done venting.

Back to studies!

Matane~!

The Land Where Dreams Come True!

Seminar is good!

It's the first, every first tends to feel fresh and nice.

We had two lecturers and one go. They're awesome. Especially Professor Doe. He has a tall figure and a deep resounding voice which makes listening to him talk so wonderful.

Next week we shall deal with the historical backgrounds!

My favourite part.

Today I signed on for a trip to Paris.

Reasons for going:

# DISNEYLAND!

# The Lourve

DISNEYLAND!

If you know me, you'll know how MUCH Disney means to me.

It's a privilege to be able to go. One day, I shall land my feet on Tokyo Disneyland too :D

I'm already excited and am listing out who I want to have a picture with! So excited! I think I'll cry out of happiness when I'm there. Hahaa.

Right, off to the showers!

It has been the heaviest rain in Cardiff I'd seen. My shoes and jeans were soaked despite the umbrella.

You know, I don't have any confidence at all regarding my umbrella's ability to withstand the wind. LOL.

Mata!

Swift Audition

And so I went for the audition.

LOL. It's like a second one, specially made for the people who couldn't make it the first time.

It was kind of a swift decision. A friend asked if I wanna come along with her as she wanted to audition as well. And since I was going to be at the Student Union, where the audition was going to be held, for the Anime Society meeting anyway, I agreed to it.

It was fast. They just call you, you go in, sing and come out.

I have to say it wasn't one of my best shots. I am not a good singer but I know I can do better than what I did.

Did I mention my voice hasn't completely return to Mommy?

That's why.

Anyway, if you're wondering what songs did I choose, it's Reflection from Mulan and Part of Your World from The Little Mermaid.

A diehard Disney fan, I am.

Recently I've been singing and humming So This Is Love from Cinderella everywhere, just like Cinderella herself. I don't know why. Hahaa.

I'm having my first Law and Religion class tomorrow.

I'm excited and nervous at the same time because it's a seminar rather than a lecture. I've checked the list and there's only twenty four of us in the entire module and I'm the only Chinese. Out the names that I see lah. They must think it's odd for me to take the subject. Heh.

PRAY IT WILL TURN OUT ALRIGHT TOMORROW!

Ja, I'm going to go revise my stuff now.

Oyasuminasai!

A Visit

In the end I did not attend the audition.

Because I still cannot sing. Not even now.

*sigh*

But things are still fun with me acting as tour guide around Cardiff. As if I'm a local now. Hahaa.

Cardiff isn't a very big city like Kuala Lumpur. One to two days should suffice.

Picture speak a thousand words. Here you go!

As quoted from cardiffcastle.com:
"In 1947, the 5th Marquess of Bute gave Cardiff Castle and its parklands to the people of Cardiff. During the official handover ceremony a key was given to the Lord Mayor of Cardiff, a symbol that the Castle now belonged to its people, to be enjoyed and treasured."

Crown Court

So beautiful!

<3

Like this picture!

Amazing!

Heh :P

For full album, please go Facebook.

My initial plans of going to Prague, Vienna and Budapest before Christmas in December went out the window. We have been trying to get people on board but for various reasons they rejected the offer of travelling with three exquisite ladies.

The next on the list is London. Let's hope this works out well.

OK! I have to get ready for Anime Society meeting :P

Jaana~

Performance

I missed those days.

Those days where I used to dance and sing, performing on stage.

Back in primary school, I was one of the more prominent performers, participating in dance and musicals. I even picked up traditional instruments, knowing how to play the Chinese drums and kompang. I know dances from Malay to Indian to Indonesian. I know dondang sayang, ronggeng and dikir barat.

But those were the days. Hahaa.

The Cardiff Malaysian Society has organised a stage performances called this Festival of Diversity. No doubt, this piques my interest very much. They're holding an audition this Saturday and I'm hoping I can attend.

My throat hasn't been behaving as it should be recently and I really hope that it will heal really soon. HsuAnn is coming over to Cardiff this weekend and I again hope she is OK with me attending the audition.

Aah~!

I Try..

...to go on like I never knew you..

Incomplete by Backstreet Boys playing yo!

I shut my eyes and gulped down the urge to thrift on books. I walked into the Union bookstore, grabbed the books I need, swiped my card and left.

Hello, Year III

Year III is expected to be different.

First, it's my final year. Second, it's British education. How the system works here is that the lecturers only outline things you need to go and do further reading on. But this you already know. So, in conclusion, not only I have to work twice and hard to nail down my degree but four times as much. Because before all of that, I will need to settle down and adapt first.

But I've settled in well, so all that's left is focus and hardwork.

How hard can it be?? XP

Recently I've been watching too much TopGear. After that line, Hammond would usually go "Don't say that!!"

And then they usually will end up in trouble.

SO, we shall not underestimate things ;)

Imma give you people a recent picture of myself because I don't think I've posted one in a long while. Hahaa.

Cheese~!

Not the best one but since I am not a camera victim, it's justified.

But you know, just to let you people know I'm OK.

Alright, I am going to re-watch Lord of The Rings tonight and tomorrow!

It should be the most epic weekend ever. Hahaa.

No, I don't like Legolas, never did and never will.

Aragorn and Elrond are my <3

Jaana, kawaii-san tachi!

Wooly Bully

I bet a lot of you do not know of this.

The Chipmunk Adventure

Released 1987, this accompanied me when I was a kid. I have always love it. Few days ago, my insecurities hit me again and I went to search for this movie to watch. And so I found and did! The songs are so much nicer than the new version of the movie. I never bother with the new movies because I do not expect them to be as good as this. In other words, I never did watch the new movies. I stumbled on the second one though and actually watched it because Zachary Levi was in it.

Last two nights, as I re-watch this again after years, I realised how awesome this movie is!

I remember I used to like Alvin. But now I turned to Simon!

Such a <3

"You better believe it! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!"

Classes

I've done a week of first classes.

Except for Law of Religion which will not start till two weeks later.

So far I find all my classes comprehensible. It's not as bad as I had imagined, gathering from the experiences of other people. The first thing they tell you is: "You won't understand a thing the lecturer says"

I beg to differ though. I find it OK.

Except for Trust.

It's not that I don't understand him, I do but I find his speech pattern so annoying that sometimes it's tiring to try to gauge what is he trying to say. He likes to suddenly diverge from one topic to the other, then branch out to another, get all excited then start muttering to himself THEN go back to the original one and start off somewhere else. He is already planting the dislike-trust seed in me. I'm already dreading Trust class.

But one thing that's exceptional is that we have our afternoon Trust classes in the Museum. Not kidding.

National Museum

Apparently the class is SO huge that the University's largest lecture theater could not hold everyone. It is intriguing and they have red velvet chairs (it has lost it's smoothness though) but they don't have a table to write notes on.

Intellectual Property is OK, the lecturer has been most clear. He has a lot to tell but obviously 50 minutes is not enough. I am looking forward to the subject, at least.

EU Law. If I tell you I like this subject, you might stop befriending me. We will be having three lecturers for this but so far only met one. She started with the history of EU Law and being a history junkie, I jumped right into the mood. Love her stuff. Well, maybe I'm saying that I like it because we're still quite on the historic part. Who knows what will come later? EU Law might surpass Trust and become the most hated subject I'd ever have. Hahaa.

Books here are expensive! Man! I am SOOOOOOOOOOO reluctant to buy. But I shall hold on with the thought that I can resell them just so to comfort myself to buy. *breathe*

I went clubbing too. My first time ever.

I had fun :D

I should tune in for the night. I have a list of things to do tomorrow.

Like shopping for groceries.

Oyasuminasai!

Venus!

Ladies and gentlemen,

Let me introduce you, this time, to my new babies!

PLANTS!

I don't think they need a name. Haha. The first pot I bought is the yellow Calandiva, also known as the Kalanchoe (what names =.=)

Today, after my Trusts class, I decided to drop by the Student Union for the one day only house plant sale. Then I saw it! The Venus flytrap!

Shi Ian used to have one. It's now probably at his Aunt's place. Hahaa!

I'm going to catch some insects and experiment with it soon! Maybe over this weekend!

MUAHAHAHA!!!

So fun! Now I have something to talk to! =D

It's proven by See Tho Wai Siong that if you play music to them and interact with them, they are likely to be healthier and happier. She did the experiment herself by playing AC/DC's songs to her potted plant at one point in time as part of the subject's assignment. HAH!

Maybe I can prove that J-Pop and instrumentals work better than Heavy Metal XD

Ja, time to prepare dinner!

Weather Bug

Ladies and gentlemen,

Let me present to you, my latest toy!!

Google Chrome's Weather Bug

So fun!

I even get visuals. Hahaa!

I'm cleary all psyched about this XP

Get yours now!

^_^

Obsession

Current ones:

#1 Lucas

I have been doing extensive research and Google-ing images of GRs. Fanatically.

And I've been trying to tell everyone about him.

<3

#2 Key

I'm constantly worried about losing the keys to my door. Because Daisy's lappie got stolen on her first day in here which causes unrest in me.

#3 Lock

You should see this coming. I lock my door every single time I touch it. In and out. Even though it's less than 30 seconds. Why? See #2

I think that's about it now.

My avocado finally ripes! Yum!

Edit; 6th October, 1621

#4 Weather

Weather here is different than back home because rains are more frequent. And since I don't have the need to take public transport and hence don't know how to commute as such, if it rains, I'm a wet dog. To prevent such tragedy from happening, I checked the weather forecasts as much as possible.

Also sometimes because people keep asking me how many degree celcius it is here.

Lucas!

New addition to the family!!

Introducing: Lucas!

Overview: He's a 10 month old Golden Retriever, that is, the ones you saw in the Pedigree advertisements on TV. His original name is Bobby. EWW! What kind of name is that???

Origins: His mother.

How he came about: Mom's friend who was frustrated with him biting and chewing on things was on the verge of dumping him on the street. When my Mom found out, she quickly headed over and adopted him.

Now my Mom is super excited about his new son. So is Dad. Dad loves GRs. And Dad insists on keeping his former name. No way!

This is his new home and he will have a new name!

I am calling him Lucas. He can be MY Lucas and Dad's Bobby, whatever.

Argh! It has to be Lucas! IT HAS TO BE!!

On the side note, Mom and Dad are always frustrated about the dogs, how we wouldn't handle them (but we did!). And now a new boy is home because of them, you just know that even though they complained about it over and over again, they love the pups just the same. Hah! <3

Ooh~! I just got news this morning that he chewed on my slipper.

MY SLIPPER!

Even though I'm not there anymore. Are my belongings that popular? I have countless clothes, bras and slippers that were eaten by CeeCee and Lucky. I don't need Lucas doing this.

Anyway, about his chewing about. I don't get why Mom's friend can't see he's still going through the puppy stage; he's still squatting to pee! Of course his gums are itchy! So buy him things to chew on. And this is where training comes in *coughawesometrainerslikemecough* where you substitute what he's not supposed to be chewing to something he can chew. Plus, GRs are clever breeds. I bet it'll be easier training him than how I trained Lucky.

Not saying Lucky is stupid but.. sometimes she just is, you know!

But one thing about her is that she's stubborn as hell! Which makes training her more difficult than CeeCee.

And toilet training of course.

But training male dogs is a new challenge for me. They like marking territories everywhere so I have yet to work out on a training syllabus for him.

Yes, I know I'm far away from home but my family members are relying on me to help train the new handsome boy.

As I put on my new set of clothes this evening after taking a shower, I noticed one strand of Lucky's fur sticking to the shirt. I know I'm not supposed to be glad about this but I am!

Gosh, I miss her so much now. She's super annoying but so adorable at the same time. Aish!

Now that we have Lucas, I just wanna fly back home to see how the two are doing.

I'm excited! And I am very well allowed to.

Lucas <3

CV

Is this so important?

I've been to talks and fairs for the past week and all I get is them telling me "This will look good on your CV"

Is trying to boost your CV all one has to do during school life? I thought it's about enjoying. For one matter, I know I want to enjoy it rather than participating things that may look outstanding on my CV but cuts down my time on studies.

The truth is: I enjoy studying.

Period.

It's somehow hypocritical to one point where all you're trying to do is to impress your future employer with all the activities you've done. Out of that many applicants, I doubt that the employer would go as far as verifying every single detail you wrote on your CV. Unless he's highly interested.

What? Reference letters you say?

Be realistic. There's only this one template where your referees will only change the name to and print it out for you.

I think in the end, grades talk.

If you don't have the grades, I don't see why they should hire you. If you don't grasp your knowledge well, how are you going to apply them? It would only work if you know your stuff.

However, if the activity is something that you're genuinely interested in, then I see the point in doing it. And I'm telling you, even the employer can feel the difference between someone who puts his heart into doing something and someone who's only doing it for the sake of doing it.

Intonation, facial expression, hand and leg movements, pupil dilation.

I can tell them apart, what more of an employer?

So that's it! Ask yourself, is this what you want to do?

Or is it something to flourish your CV with?

At least I know what I want.