Japs...

When i came to International house, i didnt knew that they had quite a wide range of nationalities. I always thought it was more of a 'malaysian, singaporeans and aussies house'. And then i got sort off shocked when i started meeting people from America,China, Japan, Mauritius,Vietnam, England, Scotland to name a few.All this students came to IH either for a semester or two for their exchange program. And out of all of them i would think the most 'unique' ones are the japs, most definitely. Well, occasionally you can have a giggle at how funny scottish people talk with their accent, or how an arts student from america can really come out with the funniest most idealistic lines of conversations ever. On the other hand, you will have the student from the top 4 unis in china, all smart and geeky and yet having the ability to socialise. You will also have the brits and their 'pompish' accent.
However, i think the japs are really unique in their own way. Having known about 10 japs by now, all girls apart from hiro, they are a good bunch of people to hang around with. Really easy going, really funny and they look just about the most innocent people in the world. Well, as one may say 'looks can be deceiving', and accordingly to moe, she said 'dont get fooled by how innocent we may look, we are not innocent at all'. Whether thats true, time will tell.
Japs are the cutest people alive i would think, always having their 'kawaii' said in a higher vocal tone and always having the 'kawaii' pose when it comes to photo taking. However, watch out when they go clubbin, cause jap people can really party with a capital P. They may look cute, petite and innocent but that dont mean that they cant hold their alchohol. Just about every jap girl i have met drinks, and drinks quite a fair bit...probably be able to knock out most of the malaysian and singaporean girls if there was a show down. JAP GIRLS...and GUYS...can drink. I think it was hiro and kana who once told me that they usually go down to a pub or a club every night after work to have a couple of drinks...every nite!!!!shites...
Nevertheless, Japs are great people...apart from them coming to malaysia and killing practicaly our whole society. They are great, fun and helpful... its been great to know em...


Erina and i at valedicts(the onli non exchange jap girl...apart from akina)


Moe...onli jap in my oweek group


hiro: the only guy, and the one that girls will drool over when they see his body...


kana:rarely around, but fun and cheerful to be with...


satomi:the one who won the 'kawaii' award


finally, riyo: the blurest yet nicest of them all!!!

Sisterhood

Ive always been shy getting to know people. And im really glad that ive gotten the chance to know 2 of this great lovely girls/women/seniors...whichever makes them happy. They have helped me heaps this year, always caring, loving, thoughtful...whatever you name it.

Its such a shame that both of them have graduated...haih...going to miss them. They have been like my sisters, always looking out for me. Always the ones i could talk to when im down basically. And somehow, they are the ones who would cheer me up.

Definitely going to miss some sisterhood 'coffee and cake' session, or more like 'ice cream and cake' session with them. Makes me feel like im a girl...(and no...i aint gay)...just wouldnt mind joining the girls for a bit i guess.

All in all, i guess they have been great to me and part of the reason why i have settled so well in IH has to be them. Definitely going to miss them heaps, and wish them all the best in the future...

And now...to introduce them...
Sheryl Cua



I wll always remember this philipino girl for the first time we met. She was the first person, or first non aussie who came up to me while i was smoking in the courtyard inbetween clunies and new building, sat down and started talking with me. I didnt even need to introduce myself, she made the first move to introduce herself and started the conversation. She even stayed on for quite a while even though i was smoking...something not many people would do if they dont smoke. I was sorta shocked couz id never knew people would actually do that as other people do not usually approach smokers...asian girls esp.
We started chatting...and found out that she knew my 2nd sister cause they went to the same high school together, and i guess...the rest was history. We got to know each other...quite well frankly, and i knew i would be able to trust her and call on her when im down i guess. For the fact that she approached me, while i was smoking, and introduced her self...sorta...makes me feel much more welcomed in IH...something i felt i was lacking at that point in time.
As for now, we gotten to know each other better, even call her mum now couz of her motherly-ish personality...hahaha.and i guess...yeah...its all good i guess...its all good.

Xiao Xiao



Honestly speaking, i think i only got to know this beijing girl last term around september, as she is a senior, shes always busy and rarely around. Apart from that, im just scared to approach people i guess.
Got to know her at the dinner table and somehow she asked me whether i wanted to have swiss roll after that...and being the fat ass that i am...i said YES!!! I then had swiss roll with her and we started chating and all...felt so weird as it was the first time that i really talked to her...well...i knew her before that but its more like...i knew her name and she knew mine, and all of a sudden,there i am eating swiss roll, laughing out and all.
After we gotten to know each other better, i was really greatful as she sort off became my 'elder sister'. Always asking me how studies are going for me, waking me up in the morning by calling my room countless of times before i eventually forced myself to wake up and pick up the phone...checking that im actually studying and not slacking off, and sorta 'scolding' me when i have done something wrong, or said something wrong.
The rest was good i guess, we became quite close'friends' or 'brothers and sisters' more like...and i guess im really thankful that i have gotten to know such a great person.

I really wish both of them well, and hope we do keep in contact!!!

Work

Currently on my 4th day of work. Its been alrite i guess... have to wake up at 7 everday, get ready and leave home by 8 to reach work at 9. Quite a fair distance to travel,1 hour ish i think, considering 15 minutes is taken up by traffic jam at one particular are(shah alam) and considering i work in bloody seri kembangan(bet you guys dont know where that is huh?its like..10 minutes away from palace of the golden horses fyi) Arrive work at 9 lorh...and start from there on.

Currently 'working' or 'interning' in a company called Geniursoft. Its a software developement company.Designs software for other companies i guess, or systems. What they do is that theyll find out what individual organisation wants, and they will design a system or a program catered for their needs.

As for me, i aint no programmer, just learning bits and pieces on the way i guess. Did a bit of programming, bit of checking here and there but mostly i have been designing and doing powerpoint slideshows for their presentation to their clients.

Working has been fun...well, not the 7am start or the 1 hour drive to and from work...ooh..oooh ooh...and i hate it at the moment cause i have been staring at an old monitor for about 6 to 8 hours everyday for the last couple of days till the point that my eyes are trully in pain right now...all watery and all and its hard to even drive back cause my eyes would be really really tired by then.

Apart from that...well...its ok. Its only intern so i dont get paid anything even though my expenses a day is about RM30...yeah...30 bucks mate. RM10 on toll...about 12 to 14 on petrol i would think...or even more...and RM5 for lunch...thank god my mum is giving me allowance for all my expenses.

Anyhows, back to work now...cant wait till me weekend...haha

Fourth Floor scheps...

Im always a shy person when it comes to meeting girls. Im pretty sure i might not look like it as im usually the loudest person in any group, but when it comes to the initiation or introduction of knowin someone, where it be a guy or a girl...im really shy.

However, i pulled myself together and introduce myself to this bunch of girls whom i like to call the fantastic 5+1. And i have to admit, they are heaps of fun to hang out with and a really awesome bunch of friends to have.

And now... introduce them to everyone...



starting from room 187: Chia Hui Ling
This hot poser who comes from singapore...well most of them come from singapore anyways except Ailin who is technically Malaysian. Without going off topic, Ling is an awesome friend to have with. Whenever you want someone to talk to without actually raising a topic, ling is the person to go to. She is always...and i mean...always bubbly. Shes probably the most innocent person in IH. Doesnt like people swearing...loves cooking...loves chatting...loves jogging...and VEGIES!!! This girl can just keep going on vegies and my theory to her bubbliness and smile or 'highness' is due to vegetables...or jogging. Basicaly, everything healthy makes this girl go...high! All in all, shes an awesome person...Just chat with her and youll know why...actually, come to think of it, you might not even have the chance to realise it, as once she starts talking...she'll never stop.

room 188: Andrea Mun aka Munie
Got to know this girl a bit later when we had badminton training for IH. Although her nickname is munie, my nickname for her is blur blur aunty next door. She is as blur as it gets, with the word 'huh?' ever repeating from her.However, dont get fooled by her blurness as when she steps on the badminton court, it all changes. Andrea is an awesome badminton player...and i really mean awesome...hate her dropshots...always kills me with it. but apart from that, she is just awesome to hang out with as youll always find it amazing at how blur someone can be...hahaha

room 189: Charmaine Yee aka Kai Lan
Another typical singaporean. met her for the 1st time when i saw her trying to carry all her stuff from scheps gate to the lift. Helped her out a bit i guess but didnt really get to know her. This tomboyish girl is...tomboyish...nothing more. However, i was personally shocked at the IH ball when she chucked on her dress. She looked ...great...stunning...to the point that i wasnt sure whether it was the same tomboyish girl i helped out with a couple of weeks back. Char is a great friend to have...never listens to me...and always does the opposite to what i say. a so called bubbly girl who likes to mix around. Stresses out way too much about her work...but a fun girl to hang around nevertheless. Char is always surrounded by guys, probably only after the IH ball when people started noticing her. Never sleeps...loves chocs...loves romantic movies...loves playing tennis etc.Oh...did i mention that she likes any guys who look like frodo baggins from LOTR. So, if any of you look like elijah wood or look like a hobbit...heres your chance!!!

room 191: Tan Hui Zhuan
Im still wondering how in the world i managed to pull myself together to know this girl. Always looking so serious and all. I remember how i was at vball trainin, and she came to me and taught me how to set the ball. I was thinking...man...whats this girl doing teaching me and all. Even though i didnt know how to play vball for shits...still...bein taught by a girl isnt the proudest thing to boast about. i was proved wrong...once again when i saw our girls vball final. This girl, who taught me how to set the ball, and whom i didnt wan to listen to, was amazing...even though we lost in the finals, we still played great considering our oponents were 'she males'.And it was all led by this girl...Hui Zhuan. Manage to know her and found out that shes an awesome friend. A true anime fan with that too. She would just go on and on watching different types of anime. Apart from that...this girl has probably the biggest obsession of Rain...and when i say rain i dont mean rain..as in...water rain but the korean artiste. She admires him..nothing more... However, when it comes to studies...dont mess around with her as she is fully focused in her studies. She would study non stop and aim for the best.All in all, hui zhuan is an awesome friend to have, always helpful and all. Dont get fooled by her serious face that people call 'scary', shes really a nice person, and really sweet lookin when she smiles...IF SHE SMILES!!!trust me, she looks much more friendlier and easier to approach when she smiles or laugh, and much more prettier too, thats what me and pat thinks anyways. Apart from that, shes slim even though she always say that she has put on weight but i cant tell any difference each time. If she is putting on weight, considering shes so healthy...man i would be some huge blob by now considering im so unhealthy...so yeah...zhuan...if you are reading this...no ...you arent gaining weight....and yes... you are slim!!!There was actually this one time where i got on the tram headed to the city for church...and when i got on, i saw this hot chick(from the back), with good dress sense(smart casul i think), and really looked hot...and after a while, when that girl turned her face a bit...guess who it was...ah zhuan...was shocked myself too. Not dissing her or anything, but really thought she was hot, and still thinks that she is hot...really didnt expect it to be her considering she usually dresses up with just a t shirt and shorts around in IH, so yeah...its a true story...i thought she was hot(Reason why im saying this is because zhuan has asked me to remove this photo from the blog and i made a deal with her to write a bit more stuff on her...but then again...it is true).Anyhows, do get to know her, as she is really fun to hang around with and always there if you want someone to chat to.

room 193: Yap Ai Lin
as much as i have to admit that i dont reli know her that well. But from the times i have had chating with her and her group, Ailin is a wonderful person. She might look petite and harmless, but she is a true taekwando maestro. Dont mess around with her guys...or youll get hurt bad!However, treat her nice and youll be treated nice by her. A hilarious person, often quite blur as well with her partner in blurness Andrea, looks is deceiving when you get to know that Ai lin is an awesome Accounting student. Formally did an exchange in NYU, this girl will be spotted around in her stern business school t shirt or her mighty ducks jersey. Shes also the only malaysian out of the fantastic 5+1 group.

Last but definitely not least. room 194: Kelly Yeo
This vet student is trully an animal lover. Got to know her along with Andrea during badminton training, and got to know how pissed she would get when we diss her on animals when we raised the topic about badminton shuttles and their goose feathers. Kelly is truly an animal lover and an environmentalist.Shes fun to hang around with even though she may be one of the laziest person. A potential slave drive 'husband controller',as all TKGS people are, she is just...slack. However, the only thing that motivates this girl would be...SIMS. Known for a true SIMS fan and known for being glued to the computer on it for ages. However, when you get to know her, shes really fun to hang out with. Even though the chance to know her was minimal unless you catch her when she isnt either playing sims or watching anime., the times i had chating with her and her group was just really fun.

All i have to say is that this group is an awesome group to hand around with. I wish them the best of luck as all but char and ling are staying next year. As for the rest, i wish you all the best in your future and i hope to keep in contact with you all as time passes by. Been a great time knowing you all...

GC02&GC03: Thugz mansion

GC02&GC03 was my room in International House for the year 2005. Started off only having one room but after semester i was offered two rooms thanks to kevin setting off the fire alarm which then made IH realise that our rooms were not safe as we have a shortage in terms of powerpoints. IH couldnt offer me any rooms which i was interested, thus giving me the option of getting both rooms, which i took up.

Some people thought it was ludacris, considering both rooms were not connected, and i had to use my key to open rooms each time i walked from one to another. Well, i dont reli mind that...as long as...i have 2 rooms. Think im the only IHer, or at least im pretty sure im the only fresher who has had 2 rooms. Loved the extra space, loved it all, loved all the photos on the wall. Loved how i had to lazy chair, definitely loved my shoe rack, my 2 cupboards...loved everything in my room... it was my mansion.

GC01 was my 1st room, and my so called 'study' room for semester 2 when i had 2 rooms. I was all crammy and stuffy during semester 1 because the ventilation in greycourt is quite bad. Apart from that, so many things cramped into a room doesnt make the air much more nicer to breathe, but apart from that, it was really cozy. In semester 2, i revamp the whole room to make it my study/living room. I had 2 tables, one more studying which i rarely use, and one for my work station, which consisted of my lappy, external harddrive, speakers, camera, printer, and my zen micro...basically all me lovely gadgets. I also had 2 lazy couches for people to sit when they do come and visit. I also had my lovely shoe rack in which it fits just about all my shoes...not all though sadly to say. And on the wall, nothing but photos and posters to bring back memories in my life. GC 02 was truly a place where i could just sit, listen to relaxing music and think about my life...or it can be where i blast my music when im in the mood, or just the perfect place to watch anime or movies on me lappy...as for homeworks and assignments or studies...dont think it worked that well...






GC02 on the other hand, was my bed room come 2nd semester. I moved the cupboard from GC01, thus having 2 cupboards to fit my clothes and toiletries in. Cant say much about GC02 as i was only there for 1 semester, and its the room which i spend lesser time in, only there when i sleep,do my laundry and change i guess.But then again, it was an awesome room to have...and i absolutely love it!So long me rooms, gonna miss ya...

My life...

As for those who might not have known me quite well, or those who know me well but might have missed out on something. This is it, this is the story of my life.

ps. will make it as short as possible for those who are actually reading...

Born in Assunta Hospital in petaling jaya on the 10th of oct 1986. I was a wee lil lad being brought into the world. With lil memories of my childhood days, i dont think i have much to say. As from what i have heard,I remember being quite a good kid, as my mum says so. All i needed was to have a biscuit to eat and ill shut my mouth up in the car, so quiet till the point my mum can actually leave me in the car alone while she runs out to grab my sister from school.

Family moved to the land down under for a year after i was born. We moved back to malaysia after that as my parents thought it was just too unreasonable for my dad to travel back and forth from malaysia to melbourne just to see the family. One of the biggest regret of my mum was not to give birth to me in melbourne, as i would then be a citizenship of Australia and Malaysia.

Went back to malaysia. Dont think i have much or any recollection of my kindergarden days. Knew i was one of the tallest, and i was then actually slim...SLIM dammit!!! knew i always had to read some jack and jill books i think, the blue, red or green books i think depending on how good if your english. also knew that i was quite good in english and i was probably the fastest reader to the point that the teacher didnt even bother asking me to read anything anymore. Also have fond memories of having syrup water with cool 'pasar malam' biscuits which i truly liked. Also remembered that i thought my sister was my brothers friend instead of actually being my sister as by the time i was really conscious of my existence, my sister was already studying in Melbourne and would only return once a year i think.

As the years went on, i lived the life of an ordinary kid. Going to a chinese primary school. I remembered that i didnt know a single word of chinese and during the first day of school when the teachers asked in mandarin whether anyone wanted to go to the loo, i replied...in english ...teacher...what is che suo.

Time passed, at a real quick pace, i learned mandarin,became a lazy kid, president of my class, have lots of interest in sports, ate alot and became fat, scored 2A and 5B for UPSR etc...

Form 1 came, went to a private school called methodist high school klang. parents thought it would be good as they thought that private schools offered good education. It appeared otherwise. I became more lazy, without doing a single work throughout the whole year.Parents then decided to change my school to a government school, ACS klang(anglo chinese school)

Went to a new school the year later. With everyone already knowing each other and having their own clicks, it was hard to try to get to know anyone. Tried my best and got to know a couple of people, and from a couple of people, i got to know more people...or so called friends. Not long after, i basicaly got to know everyone...thus i started realising that i do have a bit of social skills, just one that i find it hard to know people at the very start, but if you give me time...ill know everyone eventually.

government schools are after all government schools, teachers will not spare you the cane, as theyll smack the living shits out of you at any chance they get. Classes vary from A class students to F class students in terms of results. As i wasnt the brightest of students , i was slotted in the middle...class Azam with students averaging a C or so. After a year, i tried a lil...not alot...to actually study and soon upgraded myself to a one class higher...Cergas.

The following year came, form 3...the year of PMR. However, it wasnt really a PMR year in my head, as i strived to get into the basketball team. The basketball coach was my neighbout, whom i have never spoke to before this, even though he lives directly opposite me, some 6 meters away from my house only separated by the road. Basketball was my only salvation, i did everything for it. Sacrificed my saturdays, as trainings were from 7 to 12 every saturday, while after training, all anyone could do was to crawl to the local mamak store to eat and crawl back, shower and sleep till 5. My body would be aching everytime i wake up and my whole day will be gone due to exhaustion.Made it to the basketball team. The rest was history. PMR wasnt though, with me doing quite badly in it, only got 2A,2B,2C,1D.

Form 4 came, did alright i guess. Got into a relationship that last a good couple of years. Studies were all right, family problems were really shaky though as family relationships were just a pain in the ass. Life took a drastic turn in direction, a good turn and life started being good again after months of depression, anger and hatred.

Parents decided to send me to Australia to study year 11 and 12. Went to a few schools that accepted me to check it out. Finally chose Caulfield Grammar School for probably the lamest reason: their basketball court looks the coolest, and their uniforms are nice. Unlike Wesley where their uniform were purple in colour, Melbourne Grammar School ...all boys. Haileybury...too far out from the city. Caulfield proved to be the best place to be. Apart from that, it had its own Overseas community which i found really interesting. Sure, all schools had international students, but no such community to bring them togeher. Im not trying to be a anti socialite, but a community of international students just like me do help you feel at home at times when you feel out of place.

The 2 years i spent in CGS was awesome. Got to know many friends, learnt the aussie culture along the way too. Study wise, went alright, teachers were really dedicated to the students...something i have not experienced before in my past schools. They would help you to any extent, where it be them staying back after school just to help you out, or even giving you their phone numbers so you can call them to ask them anything at anytime...well...any reasonable time at least. Managed to get an enter score of 88.05. Nothing to brag about, but it is quite a good result considering i used to fail my subs back in malaysia, and for those i passed, i was flirting between the borders of passing and failing.

As for this year, i got into University of Melbourne to do Bachelor of Information Systems. Actually wanted to stay out on my own or with a friend from high school but dad forced me to live in college. Was actually un happy about it. Moved into International house...started off slowly, being quite the quiet person who im usually not. After a while, i manage to meet friends, and more other friends. And i think my breakthrough time was during cafe. Had the opportunity to do so when grace asked me to join in their dance of grease for cafe international. The rest was history, i got to know heaps of friends, probably the whole of college even. Did not get a spot in student club, probably due to the fact that im just slack...but i got a spot in being an oweeker...

I guess thats it...a short synopsis of my life...Nothing to fancy...just a journey...and i guess...an introduction about my life to those who dont know me that well...

First day at work

Woke up early today at about 630. had to quickly brush me teeth, shower, wash face, iron clothes...the usual. Cant believe that im actually going to work. Well, not really working i guess, more like internship. Left my house early, with hesitation as i dont want to be late for work on my first day. However, dropped by a coffee shop to have some ice coffee or more like kopi ice and toast bread with kaya and butter or 'planta' as they call it here.

Made my way through some traffic jam, and to my surprise, i was actually early for work. Problem is, i dont reli know where my work place is. stopped by the road to call up the company 'geniursoft', and got the adress. Now, if only i know where the hell is 2/1 plaza cheong hin, sri perdana. Asked around at some local 'mamak' shop as they know everything. got to know the direction, took me a while though to absorb all this information. Finally got to the place, arrived there 5 minutes early in fact cause i got to find out that work here actually starts at 9.

Went up, got to know some people and settled into my workplace. Provided with a computer myself. At the moment, havent been assigned to any task yet thus explainin why im here blogging i guess. Anyways, off to try to get something better to do.

International House

For those who dont already know, International House, or IH in short, is the college im living in at the moment. I have been granted the greatest of priveledges to be a part of such a place. The atmosphere is just unbelievable. Living in a college filled with 270 students, all from different courses in University can be interesting and very helpful after all.

I remembered that wasnt what i felt at 1st. I wanted to stay out with my friend but my parents objected. I came to IH half heartedly. Wasnt happy at first, with my 1st impression of IH being the small tiny room that i had at GC02. One that was branded the dungeon by most seniors and one that more than half of IH didnt know existed.

Times change and i moved on...I now think of IH differently. I settled in and i have to admit...i thoroughly am enjoying it. Everyone is friendly, many activities throughout the year, plenty of people to study with, have fun with, club with,bum around with etc...

The college has helped me with my life and i guess...have helped me mature a bit more than i expected as i got to know many seniors and their experiences, not only from seniors but basicaly from everyone. It has helped me in many ways. Just to feel how some people study so hardcore makes me realise how behind i am in terms of maturity and desire to succeed. It didnt change me much i guess, as i still continue to be a slack ass and a college bum. However, i think it has helped and it will help me a lot as i face the future.

bringing back the past...

Just wondering, out of curiosity, whether people tend to keep in touch with their ex boyfriends or girlfriends? and hows it like to actually sit down and have a chat, a cuppa with them? How would the emotional feeling react to such a situation?

Im sure that there are people who do that, but how does it go? Most relationships do not end on mutual terms, and most couples do not tend to keep in contact after the relationship. But for those who do, how does it feel like to look at a person who you used to care for and loved for?

Wouldnt it remind you too much about the past, one that you might not necesarily want to be reminded of as you now want to work towards the future. Even if the relationship ended well and both sides agree on keeping in contact and staying as friends, the thought about their past are bound to come into the picture once again when the two meet up for a chat. Topics about the past are bound to be brought up, question like, why did you or what would have happened if...are bound to be thrown into the conversation at one point or another.

even if some may say that...nah...im just meeting up as friends, nothing more and thoughts wont come into my head as im now attached to someone else. I believe its a whole lot of crap as it is certain that something is going to bug you sooner or later.

For this, i do have to say that i respect those people who know how to keep this to a minimum, i would not say that there are couples, or ex couples who can meet up and not having any of these thoughts passing through their minds, as it is just impossible to do so. The time that couples spent together, whether long or short, most definitely includes knowing, or maybe even memorizing each others lifestyle,background, personality, secrets even that no other people know off. The closeness that couples have to each other is quite great and its definitely impossible to meet up in the future without having thoughts about the past spring to your mind and heart. As for that, like i said before, respect people who can meet up with their ex and actually keep all this feelings to a minimum. Even more so for those who did not end on the highest note of their relationship, as it is harder to reconcile and even after reconciliation with each other, questions like what would have happened, would we still be...are given a more serious approach, and thus the past will still linger forever in their lives, may it be kept in a small lil box in their hearts...but forever...somewhere in their lives.

Welcome to my Blog...

Hey guys & girls...just like to give a warm welcome to my new blog. I shall try my best to keep it as exciting and interesting as possible...no guarantees however...as it is just based on my life and my thoughts about it. Anyways...have fun reading in the future...