The nineteenth of December 2012 is a special day.
It marks our 5 year anniversary, also our first day officially walking into our first home as proud home owners.
When the agent told us the settlement date is nineteenth when we were just house viewing, we were so engrossed over the little details it didn't click that it was our anniversary day. Nineteenth sounded familiar but I was focusing on inspecting the house.
Finally, the house is now officially ours, as we proudly unlocked the door, and for the very first time, walked into our first home. What a great way to celebrate our 5 year anniversary. This has to be the best gift we can give each other as an anniversary present. A house as a symbol to a journey of love, with each other, sharing lives together.
Today is also the day we mailed out all the wedding invitations!!! A very very special day indeed!
So many life changing events are happening at the same time, new job, new house, wedding.. this is one of the most important times of my life. It can be tiring trying to cope with so many new changes in such a short amount of time, especially working 46 hours a week at the same time.. nevertheless I am excited to see what other sweet blessings life can bring. Hola to a new career, marriage and home!
19.12.12
12.12.12
Life is a learning process
Life is always a learning process.
I have been doing nothing but learning every single day in the past 2 weeks.
Firstly, I started a new job, so obviously lots to learn at work.
Secondly, I moved out of home to Frank's, so learning how to be independent, by that i mean cook and clean after myself. Once I get home from work, it's cooking time, and everyday I have been learning how to improve my cooking.
All these little learning processes will only shape me to a better person in the future, I hardly have any time to rest or be idle, it's busy both at work and at home. But, it is also rewarding and interesting at the same time. At university, I learn everything about drugs written on a book, once i step out of uni, i learn everything under the sun about life. I'll never stop learning.
:)
I have been doing nothing but learning every single day in the past 2 weeks.
Firstly, I started a new job, so obviously lots to learn at work.
Secondly, I moved out of home to Frank's, so learning how to be independent, by that i mean cook and clean after myself. Once I get home from work, it's cooking time, and everyday I have been learning how to improve my cooking.
All these little learning processes will only shape me to a better person in the future, I hardly have any time to rest or be idle, it's busy both at work and at home. But, it is also rewarding and interesting at the same time. At university, I learn everything about drugs written on a book, once i step out of uni, i learn everything under the sun about life. I'll never stop learning.
:)
28.11.12
Life changing events
So many life changing events are happening in a short time frame! Firstly, graduated and entering the full time working lifestyle next week, secondly, entering in new phase in relationship - moved in together and getting married next year, also got ourselves new financial commitment, got a new house and started living away from home, got to plan for the future and kids. Still quite disbelieve all these good and exciting things are happening so soon!
I shall focus on these fortunate events and cherish the moments :)
It's stressful but it's a good stress!
I shall focus on these fortunate events and cherish the moments :)
It's stressful but it's a good stress!
22.11.12
House Hunting OVER!
I am ExciteD!
This is more exciting than completing Bachelor of Pharmacy...
Frank and I bought our first home!!!!
It is still sinking in, and feel so surreal!!
:D
WOOHOO have a peep at our new home!
This is more exciting than completing Bachelor of Pharmacy...
Frank and I bought our first home!!!!
It is still sinking in, and feel so surreal!!
:D
WOOHOO have a peep at our new home!
19.11.12
Completion ceremony
Officially completed BPharm
:)
The people I need to thank are my parents who gave me emotional and financial support, my sister who looked after my pets while I spend the entire day at university library, Frank who gave me unconditional love and support throughout my university journey.
One last thing to do before I finally reach the end of my pathway to becoming a pharmacist, is to enjoy my internship year, the pharmacist I will work with was the top intern of the year, I shall learn from her and hopefully by this time end of next year, I will become an awesome pharmacist just like her.
I shall attempt to have my life back from now on, less caffeine, no more sitting down at the desk for the entire day, more exercise and healthy diet, have my social life back (after 5 years of none, have to learn how to communicate once again), and of course, i wardrobe change!! Time to throw away my old jumpers and jeans, and put on some professional clothing! Welcome to a happy working life!
The people I need to thank are my parents who gave me emotional and financial support, my sister who looked after my pets while I spend the entire day at university library, Frank who gave me unconditional love and support throughout my university journey.
One last thing to do before I finally reach the end of my pathway to becoming a pharmacist, is to enjoy my internship year, the pharmacist I will work with was the top intern of the year, I shall learn from her and hopefully by this time end of next year, I will become an awesome pharmacist just like her.
I shall attempt to have my life back from now on, less caffeine, no more sitting down at the desk for the entire day, more exercise and healthy diet, have my social life back (after 5 years of none, have to learn how to communicate once again), and of course, i wardrobe change!! Time to throw away my old jumpers and jeans, and put on some professional clothing! Welcome to a happy working life!
10.11.12
One week post exam
It's been a week since I finished my final exam, but it felt like longer because I have been doing so much!
Haven't had a Saturday morning that I can sleep in without guilt :)
Haven't had a Saturday morning that I can sleep in without guilt :)
6.11.12
Carefree
I have been spending my first few days of freedom hanging out with friends and enjoying my free time to do whatever i want. Life is good being so carefree :)
5.11.12
A new beginning!
So I have finally reached the end of the 5 year long tunnel.
The darkness and the uncertainties have passed. The light at the end is shining through brightly.
This marks an end to the long journey I have been persevering to get through, and also a new beginning to the great adventure ahead.
I wish to say from now on there will only be happy colours and bright comforting light, but that would be an innocent foolish thought.
All I know is my path ahead is clearer, and there's amazing things to be explored. Once I'm out of the tunnel, there's no turning back. One step forward at a time, with a great foundation to support me through.
Hello to the new beginning and an adventure to be explored!
The darkness and the uncertainties have passed. The light at the end is shining through brightly.
This marks an end to the long journey I have been persevering to get through, and also a new beginning to the great adventure ahead.
I wish to say from now on there will only be happy colours and bright comforting light, but that would be an innocent foolish thought.
All I know is my path ahead is clearer, and there's amazing things to be explored. Once I'm out of the tunnel, there's no turning back. One step forward at a time, with a great foundation to support me through.
Hello to the new beginning and an adventure to be explored!
2.11.12
FINAL exam
Today marks a very important day in history.
It is the last day I would be here at university, studying for an undergraduate exam.
This is the last time I would be studying in the library from opening till closing time, stressing over exams.
Tomorrow is my last exam ever.
When I bought this red bull from the overpriced diary, I couldn't help but noticed that was probably my last time buying red bull from there. This morning's coffee was probably also the very last coffee I would be getting from my usual cafe. I wonder if I should tell them I won't be going back after today.
One more freaking day, to be exact, 23 more hours from now, I would be sitting my big fat final exam.
And hopefully walk out of this building with my head held high.
My last set of notes made, all the highlighting, colour coding system that only I understand... the last time reading from lecture notes.. the last time sitting here in the library on my window seat.. I know I am going to miss this.
It is the last day I would be here at university, studying for an undergraduate exam.
This is the last time I would be studying in the library from opening till closing time, stressing over exams.
Tomorrow is my last exam ever.
When I bought this red bull from the overpriced diary, I couldn't help but noticed that was probably my last time buying red bull from there. This morning's coffee was probably also the very last coffee I would be getting from my usual cafe. I wonder if I should tell them I won't be going back after today.
One more freaking day, to be exact, 23 more hours from now, I would be sitting my big fat final exam.
And hopefully walk out of this building with my head held high.
My last set of notes made, all the highlighting, colour coding system that only I understand... the last time reading from lecture notes.. the last time sitting here in the library on my window seat.. I know I am going to miss this.
14.10.12
Bed of poo
Life is not a bed of roses. Sometimes people throw poo at you, even if you meant no harm to them.
When that happens, I just think that those people who threw poo at me must have too much poo built up in them so they need a way to release their frustration. At least I can wipe away whatever's thrown on to me, they are stuck with their problems because they are so full of it. Then I feel better :)
Hahah!
No but really, today is just not the best day for me. But you know what, I am way better off than to hold grudges.
On the good side of things, it's been one week since Frank officially moved up. We've been spending every moment not at work/uni together, getting a taste of marriage life to come, and I love having him around!
Can't wait till we finally get our own place and live our lives as a married couple!
I officially start my working as an intern pharmacist on the 3rd of December. I cannot wait! Hopefully with the change of colleagues and working days it would be much better at work! I hear so many stories about internship gone wrong I am getting a little worried about my future year ahead, but I have faith in myself and my future colleagues, they are pretty cool people and I hope only good things happen next year! Fingers cross!
When that happens, I just think that those people who threw poo at me must have too much poo built up in them so they need a way to release their frustration. At least I can wipe away whatever's thrown on to me, they are stuck with their problems because they are so full of it. Then I feel better :)
Hahah!
No but really, today is just not the best day for me. But you know what, I am way better off than to hold grudges.
On the good side of things, it's been one week since Frank officially moved up. We've been spending every moment not at work/uni together, getting a taste of marriage life to come, and I love having him around!
Can't wait till we finally get our own place and live our lives as a married couple!
I officially start my working as an intern pharmacist on the 3rd of December. I cannot wait! Hopefully with the change of colleagues and working days it would be much better at work! I hear so many stories about internship gone wrong I am getting a little worried about my future year ahead, but I have faith in myself and my future colleagues, they are pretty cool people and I hope only good things happen next year! Fingers cross!
5.10.12
One more day
So hell week has passed.
And the happiest day is coming very soon.
Frank will be up tmr! Forever! :)
And the happiest day is coming very soon.
Frank will be up tmr! Forever! :)
30.9.12
23.9.12
What is happening lately?
1 more week until first oral assessment.
2 more weeks until Frank moves up.
3 more weeks until dissertation presentation.
4 more weeks until exams start.
5 more weeks until exams finish.
6 more weeks until graduation trip.
7 more weeks until completion ceremony.
8 more weeks until complete freedom from uni.
9 more weeks until I become an intern pharmacist.
6 more months until I get married.
2 more weeks until Frank moves up.
3 more weeks until dissertation presentation.
4 more weeks until exams start.
5 more weeks until exams finish.
6 more weeks until graduation trip.
7 more weeks until completion ceremony.
8 more weeks until complete freedom from uni.
9 more weeks until I become an intern pharmacist.
6 more months until I get married.
17.9.12
Mixed Emotions
Mixed emotions because..
Many exciting events are coming up:
Last few weeks of uni
Frank moving back to auckland
Me moving out of home or good
Us getting our own place
Me starting a new chapter or my life (work and marriage)
Graduation trip!
Also sad that i will be:
Leaving home for good
Leaving uni life, going to miss my friends, not the study part of uni life
Spend less time with friends once we all start work
Stepping into the working world, no more uni break, no more long summer holiday, no more sleeping in, same routine everyday
Final exams coming really soon!
Many exciting events are coming up:
Last few weeks of uni
Frank moving back to auckland
Me moving out of home or good
Us getting our own place
Me starting a new chapter or my life (work and marriage)
Graduation trip!
Also sad that i will be:
Leaving home for good
Leaving uni life, going to miss my friends, not the study part of uni life
Spend less time with friends once we all start work
Stepping into the working world, no more uni break, no more long summer holiday, no more sleeping in, same routine everyday
Final exams coming really soon!
9.9.12
Last break
Today is the final day of my final break ever.
It is also the best one.
Final half of semester here I come!
It is also the best one.
Final half of semester here I come!
Same questions again and again
I find it amusing that even after working the same shift for the past 6 months, my mum still asks every Sunday what time i start and finish work. When she sees me home after work (finish work at 3pm every single time), she will ask me why i am home early. When in fact our pharmacy closes at 3pm, there will never be OT on a Sunday.
It is either her memory is deteriorating, or she doesn't really listen when I tell her.
It is either her memory is deteriorating, or she doesn't really listen when I tell her.
2.9.12
Birthday surprise!
So, I have been busy this weekend.
Since it's uni break, my friends wanted to hang out and do something fun together, we decided to go to cornwall park and have bbq. It wasn't for my birthday and i have specifically told them i didn't want the focus to be on me, they were really good about it except they threw me a little surprise anyway, by sneakily teaming up with Frank and surprised me.
Frank was supposed to come up to Auckland in the afternoon and arrive at night as usual, we planned to have dinner together to celebrate my birthday, however he'd taken a day off completely on Friday, and started driving up since 5 am.. I was supposed to meet up the the rest in the park at about 10 am.
I arrived a little earlier than the others so I waited for the others in my car with Julie. Frank saw my car and pulled up in 2 car parks away from me, he called me and we were talking about dinner plans at night and checking what time he was arriving..
At one point while waiting, the car behind me was getting out, he reversed and apparently almost hit Frank's car, so Frank honked him. I actually looked back to see what was going on, I did see there was a car behind me, but i didn't realise that it was Frank's car. He quickly bobbed down when i turned around so i didn't see anyone in the car, close call!
Then i saw my other friends arrived so i told him i got to go and hung up. As I was getting out of the car, I turned back and saw him getting out of his car with a big cheeky smile. I was surprised and started screaming. That made my day obviously. The rest of the BBQ outing was great fun, the day was nice and sunny and the company were great.
The next day, Frank and I together with 2 of my best friends Shiu and Angel went on a day trip to coromandel, we took a ferry there and then rented a car, travelled to the lost spring for spa, it was a relaxing trip and coromandel was beautiful!
That was how i spent my birthday weekend, Frank's back to New Plymouth now but it wouldn't be long until he move back up for good! Can't wait!!
Frank gave me an aquarium for my birthday, I have been thinking of buying one for a while now, and finally Grumpy now has a proper home, instead of living in a big jar.. He has a complete set of home with filter, stones and fake plants. The aquarium is slightly bigger than his old jar so i plan to get a couple more small fishes to keep fill up the aquarium~! :)
A girl can never have too many flowers
Dinner at Narita
Saw this funny dish outside a restaurant
:)))
My prezzies
Frank fixing the aquarium for me
Say bye bye to old boring jar (He has been living in this for a year!)
Welcome to your new home~!
Side view
Since it's uni break, my friends wanted to hang out and do something fun together, we decided to go to cornwall park and have bbq. It wasn't for my birthday and i have specifically told them i didn't want the focus to be on me, they were really good about it except they threw me a little surprise anyway, by sneakily teaming up with Frank and surprised me.
Frank was supposed to come up to Auckland in the afternoon and arrive at night as usual, we planned to have dinner together to celebrate my birthday, however he'd taken a day off completely on Friday, and started driving up since 5 am.. I was supposed to meet up the the rest in the park at about 10 am.
I arrived a little earlier than the others so I waited for the others in my car with Julie. Frank saw my car and pulled up in 2 car parks away from me, he called me and we were talking about dinner plans at night and checking what time he was arriving..
At one point while waiting, the car behind me was getting out, he reversed and apparently almost hit Frank's car, so Frank honked him. I actually looked back to see what was going on, I did see there was a car behind me, but i didn't realise that it was Frank's car. He quickly bobbed down when i turned around so i didn't see anyone in the car, close call!
Then i saw my other friends arrived so i told him i got to go and hung up. As I was getting out of the car, I turned back and saw him getting out of his car with a big cheeky smile. I was surprised and started screaming. That made my day obviously. The rest of the BBQ outing was great fun, the day was nice and sunny and the company were great.
The next day, Frank and I together with 2 of my best friends Shiu and Angel went on a day trip to coromandel, we took a ferry there and then rented a car, travelled to the lost spring for spa, it was a relaxing trip and coromandel was beautiful!
That was how i spent my birthday weekend, Frank's back to New Plymouth now but it wouldn't be long until he move back up for good! Can't wait!!
Frank gave me an aquarium for my birthday, I have been thinking of buying one for a while now, and finally Grumpy now has a proper home, instead of living in a big jar.. He has a complete set of home with filter, stones and fake plants. The aquarium is slightly bigger than his old jar so i plan to get a couple more small fishes to keep fill up the aquarium~! :)
A girl can never have too many flowers
Dinner at Narita
Saw this funny dish outside a restaurant
:)))
My prezzies
Frank fixing the aquarium for me
Say bye bye to old boring jar (He has been living in this for a year!)
Welcome to your new home~!
Side view31.8.12
Big secret revealed!
I completely forgot about continuing the previous post about what the actual good news was.
Since it has all confirmed now....... let's reveal the awesome news...
FRANK IS MOVING BACK TO AUCKLAND!!!!!
:DDD
The story goes like this, since I am doing my internship up in Auckland instead of New Plymouth, Frank decided to look for a job to move back up, because we did not want to spend our first year of marriage apart. Despite his current job with good pay, good prospect, promising future, he was prepared to resign and take whatever job he can find up in Auckland, even with a pay cut, just to be up here with me.
Luck was on our side, the very first interview he went for, he got the job offer, with similiar pay with what he is currently getting, and it is up here in Auckland!!!
I guess he must be really good at what he is doing, or he has good karma, whatever it is, the contract is signed and he is moving back up in 2 months time!
Time for house hunting finally!! And all our plans of getting married, getting a house, can go ahead as planned. I think everything happened for a reason, the reason I did not get the internship in NP is so that I can get my current job in Auckland, with awesome colleagues and best pay out of all the offers i get, yet do not need to be apart from Frank, plus we get to be close by to our parents!
So yeah, I was real stress before because i did not want to be apart from Frank anymore, and i did not want him to give up such a good job to come up to Auckland, I guess things happened for a good reason and everything worked out welll in the end!
Since it has all confirmed now....... let's reveal the awesome news...
FRANK IS MOVING BACK TO AUCKLAND!!!!!
:DDD
The story goes like this, since I am doing my internship up in Auckland instead of New Plymouth, Frank decided to look for a job to move back up, because we did not want to spend our first year of marriage apart. Despite his current job with good pay, good prospect, promising future, he was prepared to resign and take whatever job he can find up in Auckland, even with a pay cut, just to be up here with me.
Luck was on our side, the very first interview he went for, he got the job offer, with similiar pay with what he is currently getting, and it is up here in Auckland!!!
I guess he must be really good at what he is doing, or he has good karma, whatever it is, the contract is signed and he is moving back up in 2 months time!
Time for house hunting finally!! And all our plans of getting married, getting a house, can go ahead as planned. I think everything happened for a reason, the reason I did not get the internship in NP is so that I can get my current job in Auckland, with awesome colleagues and best pay out of all the offers i get, yet do not need to be apart from Frank, plus we get to be close by to our parents!
So yeah, I was real stress before because i did not want to be apart from Frank anymore, and i did not want him to give up such a good job to come up to Auckland, I guess things happened for a good reason and everything worked out welll in the end!
Happy 25 Birthday to me.
Turning 25 in 3 minutes.
Three years ago, I was celebrating Frank's 25th. I remember the jokes made during his birthday about hitting the mid twenties, before I realise, it is my turn to celebrate the big 25.
Life in the last 25 years has been a journey, I am pleased to say that today as i look back, I feel a deep contentment that I went through everything I did, because without yesterday, there will not be today.
So, what have I achieved after 25 years?
I have found the love of my life and am ready to walk down the aisle with the person I want to grow old with,
I am working in a job that I enjoy, making good use of my skills and knowledge i spent my early twenties training for,
I work in a good environment and good pay, with cool people my age who are supportive and fun to work with,
I live in a country which is safe and peaceful, with lots of opportunities for my profession and I do not need to worry about politics or corruption,
I have my family close by,
I have friends that i can call true friends, friends who love me and whom i love, friends with a genuine heart with no motive other than being there for me, friends that do not judge when i am myself,
I have a life that i look forward to, spending time with good friends and love ones, doing things i love doing, truthfully having a good time,
I have a dog who is super cute that i am so proud of, besides being well trained and absolutely adorable, she is also my best friend and a part of my life, she never stops making me smile everyday,
I have a cat, he does nothing really besides eating but i adore him,
I have a pet fish whom i saved from bring abandoned to die, and I am proud to say that until today, after almost one year from the day i adopted him, he is still alive and well,
I guess this is the end of list since i started writing about my pets...
On a side note, i have noticed how much i have grown in the past few years. I was the girl who came to New Zealand hoping to leave the country as soon as possible, she disliked uni so much it was a chore to get through each year, she was so depressed about life she did not make an effort to live it fully. And today, this girl has become someone who loves what she does, is using her knowledge she gained at uni fruitfully, she loves going to uni, learning new things and meeting her friends, she now loves the country she lives and has a future planned ahead, living life the best as she can while enjoying every moment of it.
23.8.12
Back~!
I am back after many months of absence!
I did not abandon my blog, many times i signed in and opened a new page up to type, but then i stopped. I had many plans ahead, but everything couldn't proceed because of uncertainties. No, I am not talking about the wedding, we are getting married for sure!
So I have been waiting and waiting, finally, the pathway is unblocked and the plan can fall into place!
I will not reveal what it is until it is allconfirmed.
A very good news delivered to me today indeed, I can't wait to see what's in the future! Oh Ball this Saturday by the way, another exciting event :)
Till then.
I did not abandon my blog, many times i signed in and opened a new page up to type, but then i stopped. I had many plans ahead, but everything couldn't proceed because of uncertainties. No, I am not talking about the wedding, we are getting married for sure!
So I have been waiting and waiting, finally, the pathway is unblocked and the plan can fall into place!
I will not reveal what it is until it is allconfirmed.
A very good news delivered to me today indeed, I can't wait to see what's in the future! Oh Ball this Saturday by the way, another exciting event :)
Till then.
16.7.12
Bought my wedding dress
I was so busy doing wedding preparation I forgot to blog about finally found my wedding dress!!
I will not post pictures here because Frank has not seen it, and he will not until the big day.
Excited! :D
15.7.12
Signed and Dusted!
Contract is signed!
Feels good to know something is confirmed.
Can't wait to finish uni and start working, final semester to go, excited! :))
Feels good to know something is confirmed.
Can't wait to finish uni and start working, final semester to go, excited! :))
13.7.12
Got the job!
I haven't forgotten about my blog, it's just that I didn't want to blog about things until I am sure of what is going to happen. So my plan to move to New Plymouth did not work out, instead, I got a job in Auckland. As it turns out, the salary offer was highest out of all the jobs I applied, and it's a really good pharmacy too, so I guess leaving it to fate turned out well after all. The only thing is Frank is still in New Plymouth, and we both do not want to be separated after getting married next year, so that is another uncertainty we have to work out, will update later on about what is happening to us. Right now, we have a lot to plan, as our intial plan did not work out at all.
1.7.12
Uncertanties
I haven't been gone, it's just that every time I want to write something here, I am lost of words.
So many uncertainties ahead, change of plans and I no longer know what is happening next year, that puts me off from blogging.
I will update once everything is clearer.
30.5.12
Exams...
I haven't been keeping in touch with friends lately. So many people are depressed these days, with problems from work, uni, friendships.. I realize i should've been there for them when they need me, just like how they were there for me when i needed them.
Assessments offically starts today, all the way to the 16th. Stress level is just going to keep increasing, amazing how i have time to blog.
More people are going to feel down, well lets be sad together because i will be too. Until the 16th that is.
Assessments offically starts today, all the way to the 16th. Stress level is just going to keep increasing, amazing how i have time to blog.
More people are going to feel down, well lets be sad together because i will be too. Until the 16th that is.
15.5.12
Focus
So I have decided to let things be, if i do get the internship site in NP, then all good! If I don't, i'll stay in Auckland. There is nothing I can do at this point but wait.
Time to really focus on my studies, have been so slack. It'll be so sad if I fail this year, all plans will go down to drain.
Please give me strength to focus..
Time to really focus on my studies, have been so slack. It'll be so sad if I fail this year, all plans will go down to drain.
Please give me strength to focus..
13.5.12
Sunday
Every time he comes and goes, he leaves my room empty and cold.
I really wish I get the job at NP, because I do not want to go through another year of long distance.
Fingers cross.
Please.
I really wish I get the job at NP, because I do not want to go through another year of long distance.
Fingers cross.
Please.
5.5.12
Down
When you get 20 rejections in one go, it does hit you hard for quite a while.
What is worse than failing is not getting a chance to even try.
What is worse than failing is not getting a chance to even try.
30.4.12
Pet peeves
My number one pet peeves.
People who deliberately lie for no reason.
Some people lie so much they became compulsive liars. And they don't see themselves as lying because even when caught red handed, they have reasons and excuses for their doing.
How sad what they've become.
But it's really none of my business unless it affects me.
The negativity they present did affect me at first, but after being upset about it and a long drive home, I decided it wasn't worth my time and emotion.
Shame on them, not me.
:)
People who deliberately lie for no reason.
Some people lie so much they became compulsive liars. And they don't see themselves as lying because even when caught red handed, they have reasons and excuses for their doing.
How sad what they've become.
But it's really none of my business unless it affects me.
The negativity they present did affect me at first, but after being upset about it and a long drive home, I decided it wasn't worth my time and emotion.
Shame on them, not me.
:)
26.4.12
Long weekend
So this week I would be going to uni for 2 days and have 5 days off.
Sometimes, living in a 7 room house with only one family member can be lonely.
Especially night time, when it's cold and empty.
Sometimes, living in a 7 room house with only one family member can be lonely.
Especially night time, when it's cold and empty.
22.4.12
You don't know what you have until it's gone
It's so cold tonight, I miss my human warmer who is back to a land far far away..
Till we meet again, in 3 weeks time!
Winter is slowly creeping in..pfft!
Till we meet again, in 3 weeks time!
Winter is slowly creeping in..pfft!
13.4.12
Lazy day
I am going down to New Plymouth again next week to spend some time with Frank.
Going to snow planet tmr!
Man i lost motivation in blogging...
Can't wait to see Frank tonight!
Oh and I got my engagement ring valued today, finally got that done, next step is to get insurance and then I can wear it out everyday without being afraid of losing it!
Also went to beauty salon this morning.. I like being groomed :P
Yoga was fun, but i wanna try pilates next! Got to tone up my body to look good in wedding dress...speaking of which, i haven't found my dress yet!
Going to snow planet tmr!
Man i lost motivation in blogging...
Can't wait to see Frank tonight!
Oh and I got my engagement ring valued today, finally got that done, next step is to get insurance and then I can wear it out everyday without being afraid of losing it!
Also went to beauty salon this morning.. I like being groomed :P
Yoga was fun, but i wanna try pilates next! Got to tone up my body to look good in wedding dress...speaking of which, i haven't found my dress yet!
10.4.12
2.4.12
Intern site
So final year of uni has been interesting.. it's definitely not as busy as last year, but it doesn't make it any less challenging.
I am worried about applying for internship, because I am competitive and I want to get a good site to train.
But most importantly, I want to get a site in New Plymouth, for obvious reason.
I am not sure if I should start applying now.. some people have, and already have interviews set up.
I am still waiting for the availability of New Plymouth pharmacies...
Fingers cross.. because whether i become a pharmacist or not, a good intern site plays an important role.
I know I have mentioned this in the previous post, but I am missing Frank.
Parents are leaving tomorrow to Malaysia, the house would be quiet again... Sunshine is slowly fading away, daylight saving has applied.. More and more rain is coming.. soon it would be the dark gloomy winter again.. where I go all depressed and crazy... great.
I am worried about applying for internship, because I am competitive and I want to get a good site to train.
But most importantly, I want to get a site in New Plymouth, for obvious reason.
I am not sure if I should start applying now.. some people have, and already have interviews set up.
I am still waiting for the availability of New Plymouth pharmacies...
Fingers cross.. because whether i become a pharmacist or not, a good intern site plays an important role.
I know I have mentioned this in the previous post, but I am missing Frank.
Parents are leaving tomorrow to Malaysia, the house would be quiet again... Sunshine is slowly fading away, daylight saving has applied.. More and more rain is coming.. soon it would be the dark gloomy winter again.. where I go all depressed and crazy... great.
31.3.12
Slack
So I quit tetris.
For now, I need to get back on track on my studies.
I will be back.
*This is the first weekend since I came back from the states that I am not spending with Frank.. Miss him..*
For now, I need to get back on track on my studies.
I will be back.
*This is the first weekend since I came back from the states that I am not spending with Frank.. Miss him..*
20.3.12
I am lazy
Something about me for your pleasure.
I have no self control.
And I have motivation deficiency syndrome.
I have been playing way too much little games lately, and left my studies behind.
Been late for far too many classes in the morning simply because I chose to sleep for a little more.
And my workload is piling up yet.
Sigh. God bless me I pass this year.
:(
I have no self control.
And I have motivation deficiency syndrome.
I have been playing way too much little games lately, and left my studies behind.
Been late for far too many classes in the morning simply because I chose to sleep for a little more.
And my workload is piling up yet.
Sigh. God bless me I pass this year.
:(
16.3.12
Weekend again
Frank is coming back today!! :) Even though I was just there last weekend I am excited to see him tonight! :)
13.3.12
11.3.12
Dissertation
Spent the weekend with Frank at NP and attended another wedding.
Job interview tomorrow, fingers cross!
Really tired from the bumpy flight back... back to uni tmr~!
Dissertation group result is out, I will be working with 5 other girls for the entire year for our research dissertation. Finger cross cat fights to the minimum :P
Nah, I'm sure we will work together as a professional team.
Bring it on!
Job interview tomorrow, fingers cross!
Really tired from the bumpy flight back... back to uni tmr~!
Dissertation group result is out, I will be working with 5 other girls for the entire year for our research dissertation. Finger cross cat fights to the minimum :P
Nah, I'm sure we will work together as a professional team.
Bring it on!
7.3.12
:)
Guess what?
I already had an assessment today, and another test tomorrow. Yup, on the second week.
I will be off to New Plymouth this weekend for a friend's wedding. Seems like I have been travelling a lot lately, and more and mroe weddings coming up.
I am very excited about the thought of getting married in a year's time. I imagine myself living in my own house with Frank, taking Pinky and Cody along with me, having a new room, decorating my own house, and going to work instead of studying!!
Hahaha, that makes me happy!
Now, wedding planning and house hunting seems very exciting and fun!! I guess I got over the stress of wedding planning already, afterall we got the most important thing done, venue :) Oh so many ideas for my wedding decoration!! :))
I already had an assessment today, and another test tomorrow. Yup, on the second week.
I will be off to New Plymouth this weekend for a friend's wedding. Seems like I have been travelling a lot lately, and more and mroe weddings coming up.
I am very excited about the thought of getting married in a year's time. I imagine myself living in my own house with Frank, taking Pinky and Cody along with me, having a new room, decorating my own house, and going to work instead of studying!!
Hahaha, that makes me happy!
Now, wedding planning and house hunting seems very exciting and fun!! I guess I got over the stress of wedding planning already, afterall we got the most important thing done, venue :) Oh so many ideas for my wedding decoration!! :))
5.3.12
Wedding date and venue has been confirmed
Went to a friend's wedding last night, Frank was the groomsman, a handsome one indeed.
I am very excited! Because our wedding venue is booked, I will not reveal any details yet, but to make you a little excited too, it would be held in year 2013.
:):):)
I am very excited! Because our wedding venue is booked, I will not reveal any details yet, but to make you a little excited too, it would be held in year 2013.
:):):)
29.2.12
Hold on tight and stay in touch
Was chatting with a good friend who went back to Malaysia for good.
It is true that distance is a barrier to maintaining friendships but that doesn't mean distance should hinder friendships. It is how you deal with it that really matters.
When you meet someone special that is precious to you, it is your choice if you want to be part of their life. Make an effort to keep your friendships alive by staying in touch.
Don't let go of what is important to you, because if you do, you'll lose them, and might never get them back.
It is true that distance is a barrier to maintaining friendships but that doesn't mean distance should hinder friendships. It is how you deal with it that really matters.
When you meet someone special that is precious to you, it is your choice if you want to be part of their life. Make an effort to keep your friendships alive by staying in touch.
Don't let go of what is important to you, because if you do, you'll lose them, and might never get them back.
27.2.12
23.2.12
Organising wardrobe
So I was organizing my wardrobe today, I realize throughout the years I have only increase my waredrobe contents without decreasing it. The last time I actually had a major clean out was when I had to move to New Zealand from my comfy home in Malaysia, even then i brought along with me stuff that I've never worn after 5 years of living here.
The problem is, when i go through my wardrobe, I always feel the need to keep my clothing even though some I have not worn for years... Not knowing how to get rid of what, i googled 'How many clothes does a woman need?' And I was surprised at how popular that question was.
It is true I only wear 20% of what I have, and I really didn't know you should only have one winter coat, i have like 10, but never ever wear them.
I am stepping into the professional world soon, that means all my track suits, all my 100 t-shirts should really go, and from some help from google, i now know how many i can keep, or more accurately, how many i should get rid of. No more buying clothes for a while, and bye bye to my childhood t-shirts.
The problem is, when i go through my wardrobe, I always feel the need to keep my clothing even though some I have not worn for years... Not knowing how to get rid of what, i googled 'How many clothes does a woman need?' And I was surprised at how popular that question was.
It is true I only wear 20% of what I have, and I really didn't know you should only have one winter coat, i have like 10, but never ever wear them.
I am stepping into the professional world soon, that means all my track suits, all my 100 t-shirts should really go, and from some help from google, i now know how many i can keep, or more accurately, how many i should get rid of. No more buying clothes for a while, and bye bye to my childhood t-shirts.
22.2.12
Back from hiatus
I have been gone for too long...
After i got back from States, I went down to New Plymouth to celebrate Valentine's day with Frank, and when i got back it's busy sorting out uni stuff (orientation in 2 days) and do the rest of unpacking...
After i got back from States, I went down to New Plymouth to celebrate Valentine's day with Frank, and when i got back it's busy sorting out uni stuff (orientation in 2 days) and do the rest of unpacking...
Frank hand made me a bouquet of ferrero rocher, similiar to the one he made me 4 years ago on our first valentine's day together, but this time it's much bigger, he made 41 ferrero because I was gone for 41 days.. aww melts*
I still keep the stalk from the bouquet he gave me 4 years ago, they don't look pretty at all without the ferrero..I'm not going to eat it all up this time, but what if they start rotting?? :-S
Don't mind my messy hair, I had a hair cut when i got back and my curls are pretty much gone, except when i just showered, as shown in the picture. On Valentine's day, we made lobster... mmm
Frank did the hard work, cutting up the lobsters
Just a quick update on the damage done by my USA shopping, aka my coach collection. I don't even know what to do with them.... The black bag's actually juicy couture, finally something not from coach!
It's back to uni next week, my final year... what an exciting year ahead!
11.2.12
Bad luck
This year seems to be a bad luck year for me.
First, my travel card got hacked, and i lost 1.5k NZD while in USA because somebody used my card number and withdrawn money.
Bank is still investigating the case, but they are not refunding money just yet. I hope they do even though chances are slim.
Second, my SD card died during my trip and all the pictures i took in LA, Las Vegas, Disneyland, Universal studio..... all of my first 3 weeks of stay in USA are gone. Words can't explain how sad I am, in disneyland, everyone else didn't bring camera because it was inconvenient so they depended on me to take picture for them, and now my memory card is busted.
Third, I had a car accident today. My first crash ever. I was reversing my car from parking lot and this other car was stopping behind me cause there was pedestrian crossing, I didn't see the car cause it was dark and I was in a hurry to get home, so i crashed into this old couple's car.
I felt terrible right now. Why are all these bad things happening to me.
I spent the day today talking about planning the wedding with friends. And now I'm really stressed up about planning a big wedding in my final year of uni, aka the most important year of my education life.
I really hope this year don't turn out to be worse than right now, cause it's certainly not looking good at the moment.
Whatever happens, just let me pass my exams and graduate smoothly. I hope none of this major event will affect my studies.
Just a summary of the events happening this year:
Wedding planning (location, dates, dress, guest list...blabla balala) This takes a whole year, feel like just hiring a wedding planner.
Final year dissertation
Mid year Msia/Taiwan trip
Final year community placement
Internship application
Interview for internship
Ball
Pubcrawl
First Aid course
Final exam!! Lots of oral exams!!
Graduation trip
Completion ceremony
And then next year:
Starting internship
Wedding!!! in NZ
Wedding!!! in Msia
Wedding!!! in HK
(no place for honeymoon will have to push to the following year, too busy!)
Spain trip
Final internship Exam!!!!!!!! = pharmacist registration!!! Biggest day of my career!!
If my bad luck continues on, i really don't know if i can survive this year and then next.
I'm so stressed up just thinking about it.
:(
But first, have to sort out the compensation of the damage i made to the old ladies' car.
FML.
First, my travel card got hacked, and i lost 1.5k NZD while in USA because somebody used my card number and withdrawn money.
Bank is still investigating the case, but they are not refunding money just yet. I hope they do even though chances are slim.
Second, my SD card died during my trip and all the pictures i took in LA, Las Vegas, Disneyland, Universal studio..... all of my first 3 weeks of stay in USA are gone. Words can't explain how sad I am, in disneyland, everyone else didn't bring camera because it was inconvenient so they depended on me to take picture for them, and now my memory card is busted.
Third, I had a car accident today. My first crash ever. I was reversing my car from parking lot and this other car was stopping behind me cause there was pedestrian crossing, I didn't see the car cause it was dark and I was in a hurry to get home, so i crashed into this old couple's car.
I felt terrible right now. Why are all these bad things happening to me.
I spent the day today talking about planning the wedding with friends. And now I'm really stressed up about planning a big wedding in my final year of uni, aka the most important year of my education life.
I really hope this year don't turn out to be worse than right now, cause it's certainly not looking good at the moment.
Whatever happens, just let me pass my exams and graduate smoothly. I hope none of this major event will affect my studies.
Just a summary of the events happening this year:
Wedding planning (location, dates, dress, guest list...blabla balala) This takes a whole year, feel like just hiring a wedding planner.
Final year dissertation
Mid year Msia/Taiwan trip
Final year community placement
Internship application
Interview for internship
Ball
Pubcrawl
First Aid course
Final exam!! Lots of oral exams!!
Graduation trip
Completion ceremony
And then next year:
Starting internship
Wedding!!! in NZ
Wedding!!! in Msia
Wedding!!! in HK
(no place for honeymoon will have to push to the following year, too busy!)
Spain trip
Final internship Exam!!!!!!!! = pharmacist registration!!! Biggest day of my career!!
If my bad luck continues on, i really don't know if i can survive this year and then next.
I'm so stressed up just thinking about it.
:(
But first, have to sort out the compensation of the damage i made to the old ladies' car.
FML.
9.2.12
Home
Home from the states, i spent almost all of my summer holiday away from home, first New Plymouth then Fiji then USA and this Sunday I'll be going to New Plymouth again.
This is my final summer as a student afterall, and I am making used of it.
But this is also my final summer living at home with my parents.. i'll make up to it by staying home more during uni time, will try to camp less in uni.
Updates have been done on facebook during my travelling in the states, so i'm not repeating it here, i have zero energy left anyway, but overall it was a memorable experience.
Home sweet home, i miss my bed so much.
This is my final summer as a student afterall, and I am making used of it.
But this is also my final summer living at home with my parents.. i'll make up to it by staying home more during uni time, will try to camp less in uni.
Updates have been done on facebook during my travelling in the states, so i'm not repeating it here, i have zero energy left anyway, but overall it was a memorable experience.
Home sweet home, i miss my bed so much.
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