Memories

One more day

Another day before heading to the airport and going back to Malaysia. What I can say is that time flies so fast. It felt just like yesterday that I graduated from ICPU, that I just reached
Canada.

ICPU graduation

Now, it's time for juniors to go through the paths that I've been through the past 8 months. Oh man I can't accept this!!!! @@ Time please slow down.....

As I looked back, I wish I could relive the moments, those happy times, back in secondary school back in ICPU.

Secondary school years were those times where I enjoyed fooling around. In Form 1, I was introduced to a school very different from my primary school and enjoyed the 2-week-orientation. I remembered there was one temporary teacher who taught my class BM and left within a week because my class was too noisy.

In Form 2, I met a crazy friend who happened to be my sister's ex-classmate's sister. Yeah..those crazy times at the balcony. I even got punished for being noisy.

There was nothing much in Form 3 that I could think of. I was probably getting a little more serious and less of the running.

In the upper forms, I enjoyed fooling around during spot checks or in laboratories where it wasn't that strict compared to labs in universities now. Somehow I liked those times when I got locked out of Physics Lab for being late too. I missed printing out letters of absence and skipping classes. I enjoyed being a librarian where you get access to all the new books. School concerts which came once a year gave me lots of wonderful memories as well with all the crazy hairstylings and make-ups.

Concert 2007

Prefects' Camp 2006

Prefects' Dinner 2007

In ICPU,

I enjoyed walking every Sunday to church, felt the breeze blowing, the early sunshine and the endless trips to Summit after church. I still think of my room once in a while. I missed Genting trips even though it only lasted for 2 days. I missed going down to the first floor in Casa Subang to eat.

BTN

At Genting

After Genting

Sunday buddies

In Emirates

Sandalwood

There are lots more to describe but the feeling would of course be different. The best thing in life is not heard, seen or touched but felt with the heart.

There are some things that I wished hadn't happened but when I look back now, I am glad they did for they are lifelong lessons for keepsake.

For everything, you'll be in my heart always

28 April 2010

Another trip to Square One and today Baskin Robbins had great sale??? 31 cents per scoop for from 5pm to 9pm.

So after walking around into Body Shop and Bath and Body Works smelling every scent in there, we walked to the small Baskin Robbins stall where we found a long line of people queuing up already and it's only 4.45pm!!

Like the rest, we tailed behind the long line and waited and waited despite the tired legs.


I got marked on the hand for it too.



After going one round around the shopping complex, we came back to Baskin Robbins again and ordered another two scoops. However the lady at the Baskin Robbins recognised us and told us that we were not allowed to have more than one round of BR...

Well, that's kind of weird. It's business and isn't it better to have more people buying?

Oh well, it's roughly 3 days away before I am flying back....woohoo...paradise here I come. Need a break from the life here.

26 April 2010

It's 4.02 am and I am still wide awake. No feeling of sleepiness at all. Probably due to oversleeping during the day. Well it's time for me to get used to the time in Malaysia too.

I just finished a drama titled "One litre of tears" a few days ago. It's a really nic e, touching drama. Had lots of values that a lot of people don't realised in everyday life, for instance family, friendship, love and personal values.

Was touched by how their family was pulled together despite everything. When Aya found out she had her incurable disease, they did not give up on her but instead, they supported her and gave her encouragement all the time. Her parents showered their love, providing out of their financial capabilities to support her.

Realised that a lot of people around you can be your friends, but a few really care. A lot of people may laugh with you but only a few who will cry with you in times of sadness and difficulties. Like how Saki complained about Aya...as compared to Mari. The difference really portrayed the different kinds of friends you have in your life.

Was touched by Asou's love for Aya. Once again, Asou and Aya's senior were totally opposite. One abandoned her when he knew she was sick but Asou never left her. Despite her condition, Asou loved her nonetheles, knowing that she won't last long.

Was admiring Aya's determination to live on, despite her sickness. A smart student but ended up being vegetable. It makes you realise too how fragile life can be. Life is unexpected and that is why we should treasure every moment of it. Anything can happen and this is why a little setback shouldn't bring us down for there are worse things that can happen in life. Nobody says life is easy but it can be a happy one depending on the perspective you look at.




One litre of tears.

A touching drama that can really make you cry one litre of tears and is worth rewatching.

20 April 2010

Today I sat for my last test, Calculus which I sometimes think it sounded like Cactus and it indeed feels like I've been sitting on a cactus since the past few days too. But now, I am OFFICIALLY FREE. Even though I had not much feeling, probably post-exam syndrome (wait, does that even exist?), I feel somehow...good.

Say goodbye to First Year of Life Sciences, and hello soon to the second year, which marks the starting of specialization (Biotech). Geesh, still can't believe it. In two weeks' time I'll be outta here.

A recap of how everything changes since I got here. Adapting took me a really long time. It was really stressful at first but somehow everything turned better in the second semester.

I experienced autumn the first time I got here. Felt really cold even though it was like 16 degrees that time....to me now 16 degrees is hot now....change number 1.

From autumn

To Winter

and now spring!!!

Change number 2: Personal Growth
You began realising more of humans around you. And you came to realise their expectations and their perceptions about you. But when you have heard too much, the whole thing smacks you in your face like a boomerang. So, you begin changing yourself and slowwwwly as time goes by, everything changes and so do I. Positively, I think I am more matured now compared to if I were staying at home. Living with a bunch of people you just came to know required tolerance and well lots of patience because different people have different (should I say) style of living. I learnt to handle things not anymore by compelling not anymore by rejecting. I've grown more spiritually too, realising that no matter what happens, He is there by me all the time because He makes all things beautiful in His time. Therefore, don't judge anyone by their appearance just because they are not beautiful in your eyes, they are still creations of God.

And little bits of changes

Oh well last semester I did not do much but this semester I started looking for some voluteering to do. It satisfies you as much as a big buffet lunch!! Wanted to help the Canadian Cancer Society in selling daffodils but noone replied me. Anyway next time then.

Had more Starbucks this year. Especially during the study week when you have excessive basic dollars and endless trips to the library. And did I tell you how convenient it is to have Starbucks just beside the library. When you are memorising Biology or doing series for Calculus....starbucks help you clear your mind (P/S I did not receive any fees for advertising XD)

Oh well, this was probably my longest post, but I am pretty sure it's because of those pictures that I put up. I will be moving out of Mc Luhan Court soon, in a few days' time. Just like the feeling I had before moving out of Casa, I think this place will be a nostalgic one. Store your dorm just came with their boxes and will be packing real soon.

My room in casa....long time no see...

This is what I bought to BTN...and snacking almost every night....geee

And last but not least I am looking forward to sitting down at the table with my lovely family again....

And now Ida...did you think I have forgotten you? Haha then you are wrong!!! I miss you every second (ok maybe not every second...i guess you'll freak out if I do)....and Tse Yui arhhhh....why you come back sooo late ahhh? But still glad you are back when I am still in Miri. By then don't run away arrr...

Kaihan came today and since Mississauga has nothing much to see, we ended up playing Foozeball in the Student Centre.


But we still ended up having lots of fun =)

Enjoying every moment of exam-free life.....!!!!

Risk

For two years away from comfort zone, one year experiencing the hectic pace in Kuala Lumpur and coming to one year experiencing the bitter cold weather in Mississauga, I realised that there are a lot of risks to be taken.


Yeah that is it...Risk. Whether you realised it or not, it is there.

For instance, there is a boy or girl that you like, but you do not know if he or she feels the same way as you do but you would want to give it a try. There is the risk, of landing yourself in a heartbreak warfare.

Then when it comes to housing and you realised that you have to choose either way and either way has their own risks.

And if you are investing in something, the outcome might not be what you expected. Risk.

It is there all the time. But what is more important is are you willing to take that risk?

More often, I am indecisive and there is also a risk being indecisive. You get nowhere and are often caught in a dilemma.

Risks. That is what successful people often do. Take risks and if you fall, just get up and probably smile.

Risks. Are you willing?

16 April

It was after Physics test and everything was quiet. Ok maybe not so, I can hear my neighbour playing guitar and Grace clicking her mouse and some cars booming by the road behind my residence.

Anyway, I can't wait for finals to be over. Have been staying up late, studying and several times sleeping on books, no saliva dripping of course but my books have become my pillow lately.

Oh well, I am currently eyeing on Nicholas Sparks' "The Last Song".



The movie has been released already. I guess I shall watch after finals....woohhoo


Another novel by Sparks' that attracted me a lot..."At First Sight"....



Anticipating for finals to be over soon...*sigh* The subject I hate the most is coming...

Times and times again, I felt lost, disappointed, hurt and all the negative emotions that you can think of. And times and times again, I keep reminding myself that the Lord will always be by my side and watch over me. Everything has been taken care of, that is the purpose the Lord died on the cross and the reason that he rose from the dead. So I thought i'd share this song - Be not afraid.

Yup, we shouldn't feel afraid when faced with challenges in our daily life, because we have Him.

You shall cross the barren desert,
but you shall not die of thirst.
You shall wander far in safety,
though you do not know the way.

You shall speak your words in foreign lands,
and all will understand,
You shall see the face of God and live.

Be not afraid,
I go before you always,
Come follow Me,
and I shall give you rest.

If you pass through raging waters
in the sea, you shall not drown.
If you walk amidst the burning flames,
you shall not be harmed.

If you stand before the pow’r of hell
and death is at your side,
know that I am with you, through it all

Be not afraid,
I go before you always,
Come follow Me,
and I shall give you rest.

Blessed are your poor,
for the Kingdom shall be theirs.
Blest are you that weep and mourn,
for one day you shall laugh.

And if wicked men insult and hate you, all because of Me,
blessed, blessed are you!

Be not afraid,
I go before you always,
Come follow Me,
and I shall give you rest.

Trust in Him and He'll show you the way

It's been some time since I last updated my blog.

Well, requested by Ida, I will say something =)

I just finished chem finals today and overall, it was okay but I won't put hopes on it or else, I guess I will fall harder...i just regretted changing my answer last minute and I really don't like that calculator.

Spring is officially here, buds and the smell of flowers. It's funny that the flowers bloom before the leaves. And today it rains, from morning until late evening...and eeekk!!! Earthworms are everywhere and sometimes when you walk, you suddenly felt something squishy beneath you and take a look...woalaa..an earthworm. And i mean for real, they are everywhere!!!!

Hrm...I still have three more tests to go..and roughly 2 weeks before I am finally done with my first year. Geesh, time flies....and I'll be back!!!! yippie...!!!! (Ida I am sure you are reading this, so yay I am back!!!) Ok, nevermind..

Well, gotta get back to Bio...I am slacking way behind...