these are real snapshots taken by my friend last year (i think). He went to New zealand (?) or was it UK. Looks very surreal and instagram-worthy right. I like the calmness and serenity going on there, no stress of eating knotted grass. I wish I could be there, spreading a mat on the grass with packed sandwiches and just do some cow/lamb-watching. 

Entering week 8 with much trepidation because that's when the workload starts to pile up T.T unfinished assignments that I need to address soon because whenever a day passes by, it reminds me of the deadline drawing nearer. T.T 

recently i went for an interview together with my coursemates. It came as a surprise as I was not expecting anything at all... anyways, I went for it on thurs and it was a relatively easy and smooth one as the tough questions were not directed at me but at the other candidates from other universities. I wonder why. I was sort of bored because they kept talking and beating round the bush until the interviewers cut them off. And then kena tembak sumore, gulp. At one point I could not understand what the interviewees were rambling about until the frown that I was holding back so badly decided to unleash itself across my forehead. oops. perhaps talking a lot does not mean that one is knowledgeable. 

I'm glad that's passed so that I can give my full attention in completing my assignments. The reason why I've been putting my assignments off is because I am clueless on which angle to approach. T.T and the deadline is 4 days away omggg shiz

ok la signing off now. ttfn

I was cleaning out my room one day and decided to open up a treasure trove of memories;

all birthday/christmas/farewell/encouragement cards, notes and letters were kept in this drawer over the years. Reading them brought smiles, chuckles and assurance of the friendships built over the years. Sigh.. (a good kind of sigh tho). I love stuff like these. I like to keep all the handwritten notes because words carry more weight i guess. It's just a very thoughtful thing to do, writing notes to people. 

Week 4 is coming to end already, so fast. and i haven't thought of a topic for my dissertation yet shizz. The weeks sure end faster in masters compared to undergrad pfft. I can't buy more time. T.T 

I'm glad Cherie created this whatsapp group for us unemployed masters ppl lol. It's a nice feeling to get acquainted again with old pals. Looking forward to our soon-to-be meet up to rant and just... de-stress I guess. I want nandos! or Wendy's. or korean/jap food. 

recently I sent my 5-yr-old car to the workshop to fix the aircon. Susah hati man, my dad forking out more $ and also i feel useless not having my own transportation to drive around & have to depend on dad to send me. :(  When we're older in our mid-20s we try not to burden our old folks so much already. They shouldn't worry about us anymore..

ok tht's all for today... ciaoz

comfort in the sound

i wish we could open our eyes
to see in all directions at the same time
oh what a beautiful view
if you were never aware of what was around you
and it is true what you said
that i live like a hermit in my own head
but when the sun shines again
i'll pull the curtains and blinds to let the light in

sorrow drips into your heart through a pinhole
just like a faucet that leaks and there is comfort in the sound
but while you debate half empty or half full
it slowly rises, your love is gona drown

-"Marching bands of Manhattan", DCFC-

one of a kind

In life, it's the people we meet that inspire, excite, motivate and captivate us. One such person is my current lecturer, Dr. David. 4 hours of his class and I literally can't take my eyes off him because he's that exuberant and lively, coupled with the fact that he knows his stuff freaking well. he gets excited over research and the processes involved in it and his excitement is contagious and spell-binding. Gosh.. I've never come across a lecturer like him who loves his work with a fervent passion and is elated to pass on knowledge to his students. Basically he loves devouring knowledge.

Meeting a lecturer like him stirs the inquisitive spirit in me that has been laying dormant for far too long, waiting to be awakened. And because of his fervour and high standards that he sets, we are motivated to achieve and to test our limits, whether it can still be pushed further. this blog post does no justice to his excellent work and brilliance in his field and as a person of wisdom.

Haha well that pretty sums up the most exciting encounter in my week. But seriously, it's really the people we meet that inspire us, right? in small or big ways. our circle of friends matter too. If we surround ourselves with friends who only think about korean dramas, gossip, shopping and eating the best food in town, then where is the growth in maturity? Ok la we do need some of these but there ought to be a good balance between light, no-brainer fluff and heavy, thought-provoking questions about life, albeit it's perfectly fine if the scale tips towards the latter.

ah well.. welcome to the daily ponderings that goes on in my introverted mind. gah

hello... it's been a while since i've blogged. 

my cny was a quiet one; went back to parents' hometown and came back to a quiet PJ. I like PJ when there's less cars. Very easy to drive around (especially places like ss2). i have  one more week of sem break before the new sem begins :S sigh. i always question my decision but I guess I'll trudge on since one leg is in already.

and guess what, we're in Feb already omg... can't believe January flew by just like that. where has time gone to?! i do hope i'm making memories to be kept rather than living day by day without remembering anything. or! i could do a daily journal about significant/insignificant events tht happen in a day... if i'm not lazy :P

i feel like the flow of my blog post is terpesong la.. no structure but very random. losing my blogging mojo. i tend to wonder what are my uni mates up to.. have they started working? or continuing with postgrad? or taking a break and doing some soul-searching/travelling? whatever it is, this year is a new year for us with many new things like making new friends etc... it's the circle of life that never sleeps T.T

ok i bid you farewell for now.. i dont know what else to talk about ;p