Thoughts & Feelings...

CYLCING!!!!

2010-08-29T05:42:00.000-07:00

50km on the bike after not cycling for ages is super not funny i say.. I am in total pain now, but totally satisfied..

Call me sick or sadistic, but pain is like me best friend right now.. Literally.. HAHAZ!

AWESOME Saturday!

2010-08-15T05:04:00.001-07:00

WOW! Yesterday was exciting!!! Bought myself a road bike, like FINALLY! And went to catch the FIRST EVER Singapore Youth Olympic Games Opening Ceremony!! The day started off with a message from coach informing me of the bike sale happening at Commonwealth.. Then after breakfast and much persuasion of asking my mum and dad to give me a ride, we set off!! Kinda got lost as we did not know the exact location, but with the trusty Singapore road directions book, we found our way!!!

So much testing and discussion with coach has resulted in me buying a Polygon 300!!! Coach was really awesome to make her way down, and help me to asses if things were right, what else i needed, help me with a mutual swap of handle bar and more!! So i am only able to collect my bike next Saturday, where i can start to cycle and train for Desaru Sprint Race!! WHOAH!!

Then in the evening, my parents and I went to the Marina Bay Floating Platform to catch the Youth Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.. I have to say, it is really awesome.. The security clearance, the volunteers, the ushers, the performance, practically it is all who was involved in this opening ceremony did an awesome job... KUDOS to ALL of you!!! On the other hand, i managed to see the SUPER ugly side of Singaporeans..

I have always been proud to call myself a Singaporean.. But with these ugly side of us, it puts me to shame sometimes.. We were all given a goodie bag (just like NDP), so there was this family, i think as large as 10 of them, decided to EACH put their goodie bags on the seats in front of them (so 20 seats taken up by this big fat as family).. Wondering why they did that? Well, as typical Singaporeans, they decided to use the goodie bags to 'chop' seats for their other friends or families i do not know.. 'Chop' means to reserve in Singapore terms.. I was really disgusted at the act of these Singaporeans, but as a Singaporean, i KNOW that is the culture and norm here, so i just took a photo and walked away... But behind me were a family of westerners, 4 of them frantically looking for a seat to enjoy the opening ceremony, but was turned down as these KIASU SINGAPOREANS decided to happily use the bags to RESERVE the seats..

The opening ceremony was AWESOME!! The performances reflected the journey Singapore has been through since the past, moving on to the future, bring a multi-racial country where we willingly accept the cultures of the other races and religions.. It was truly creative and meaningful, however there is just one single bit that i did not like, and that was out national anthem..

I feel that we did not need to change the tune of our national anthem.. Our 'Majulah Singapura' has a very vibrant and strong tune to it, reflecting the meaning of the anthem, Onward Singapore... Yesterday, it sounded like we were trying to change the anthem to suit a high class 'feel' to it.. I feel that there was no need to compromise our national anthem, after all, this is OUR spirit, OUR pride, OUR song... It is something that represents us, which should not be changed... But oh wells, this is just my personal opinion.. So yeah..

OH! Then the amount of TRASH that was lying on the ground was GROSS!!! I mean, is it so FREAKING hard to clear your own trash?! I just don't get it! How would you like to have your house being filled with trash this way? Like a landfill! PISSED!

Anyway, overall i think Ivan Heng has done a SPECTACULAR job!! Of course the credit is not only his, but also to all the volunteers, workers, Olympic Committee and participants! I am satisfied with yesterday's performance, and i am looking forward to the closing ceremony!!! Well done Singapore, now we need to continue to cheer on the many young athletes that are in Singapore.. In the name of good sportsmanship, it is not the winning, it is the experience that counts.. Although victory is sweet! =)

The hamster has landed!!

2010-07-25T06:26:00.001-07:00

I am back in Singapore!! WHOAH!!!

It is SO DAMN HUMID!! GOSH!! My body needs to get used to it again.. Now suffering from water retention ah.. Hahaz.. Got flu, cough and sore throat too man.. SIAN!! 6months never fall sick, the day that i am suppose to leave Brisbane i fall sick.. ARGH..

Okie, i am feeling so congested in the head and nose now.. SUPER need to rest man..

Haiz.. I DO miss Ipswich.. Really DO... =( Mixed feelings man.. I am glad to come back, but also not sure if i am ready to start my new journey...
Oh wells, no need to think do much, go sleep!!

Final Countdown!!!

2010-07-18T04:46:00.000-07:00

*Final Countdown Theme song play in my head*

I am REALLY down to the FINAL week here in Aussie land!! One last week to enjoy the cold freezing weather and then it is time for me to sweat it all out back on the sunny island!! Really looking forward to the things i am going to do back home, one being going for a RUN!! I cannot believe that it took me 2 years to slim down, but 4 months to balloon back to my Shanghai weight.. AMAZING!! Hahaz!! But i just feel so unhealthy as i have not been exercising for AGES!

This week has been busy with driving to the airport, cleaning, packing, airport and more cleaning.. Love the h2h with Yu Jin, i am so going to miss her.. Like SERIOUSLY am.. On Friday, i felt like a hotel housekeeper waiting for my guests to check in, so need to make the beds, clean the whole house and more.. Phew, TIRING man, but super fulfilling.. Hahaz.. But sadly after cleaning the house, it takes only 5 minutes to dirty it again.. Depressed.. Hahaz!! But i super don't care already, cause i am leaving!!! But then again, i cannot stand living in a dirty house, so i think i will clean again.. Hahaz!

The entire clan has arrived!! My parents and bro is in town!!! Stayed at the Holiday In Brisbane yesterday and toured the city.. Walked so much that my brother and dad is in pain now.. Hahaz!! Oops, i am too hardcore a tour guide.. Bad bad planning.. Then today went to Riverlink, bought heaps of stuff and love the way they enjoyed grocery shopping.. Now i know where i get that habit of mine from.. ALL of the family.. Hahaz! After that i came back, washed the car with Yu Jin and had an awesome dinner prepared by my mother and brother..

Then it was MasterChef time with Yu Jin!! So glad we share the love for food! Hahaz.. This week is going to be a hectic week with going to GC on Wed and Thur, then Graduation on Fri and back to Singapore on Saturday!!! But whatever the plan is, i am just glad that my family is here, to share this experience with me..

I am very tired from travelling, walking and basically not having enough sleep.. But with family and Yu Jin here, i know i am given the strength to just push on!! Want to sleep can go back Singapore sleep!! Hahaz!! Okie lah, time for me to go spend family time..

Till then, the next time i blog on a Sunday will be when i am SAFELY BACK IN SINGAPORE!! Hahaz.. Take care people and will see ya all SOON!! =)

Starting to feel the miss...

2010-07-11T07:36:00.001-07:00

In two weeks time, i will be back in Singapore.. I am really looking forward to it as can be seen as how much i support the sunny island of ours.. But then again, i start to feel the miss of this place..

Maybe because i just started to enjoy the life here.. Having no stress from exams and school.. The thought of going back to Singapore to find a job is so depressing.. Not that i do not want to work, but more of, i do not know what i want to work and where.. Kinda feel loss right now, not knowing the goal that i am heading towards.. And in life, if you have no goal, the feeling really sucks...

This week have to settle the last minute paperwork stuff before i welcome the arrival of my family and then its time to say goodbye to this place.. Was packing my room today and i am stressing over how am i going to bring back a printer, 2 compact grills, ALL my clothes, HEAPS of food, baking items, ALL my notes and more!! STRESS AH!!! Not sure if the combined effort of 80KG will be enough.. HAHAHZ!!!

I just watched New Moon.. Yes, i know i very loser and lag, but that time had no partner to watch with so now i managed to borrow the DVD from a friend at work.. You know what, i start to loathe Bella, cause she is such a player!! SHEESH! Like make a decision already! Saying I Love You to 2 guys at the same time with none of them being your dad of brother is just so WRONG! Hahaz.. Oh wells, it is a movie, so yeah..

Alright.. This week has been hectic with work and slacking.. Hahaz.. So tomorrow i am going to reward myself by sleeping in!! However, got to go to the city to settle come superannuation thing tomorrow.. Like sian! Need to travel so freaking far! ARGH! Maybe i should call them before i go down.. Hehe.. Lazy ah... Till then, i will see my family and friends REAL soon!

Bored...

2010-07-08T20:31:00.001-07:00

Being a human, when you are bored, you start to think of stuffs.. So since i am so bored, i decided to blog.. Let me see, today's topic shall be on love then, since i have been watching too much love shows and hearing love matters from friends.. Machiam some love consultant, but actually not know.. Hahaz!

Well, was talking to my manager yesterday, and she said something that i agree so totally.. That is between two people, no matter what happens, you have to be truthful and honest to one another.. She told me that before she stepped into marriage, both parties have to be honest with themselves, that they are ready, that they want to create a future together, that they want to be with one another, and be able to accept all the good and bad in each other, not to attempt to change one another.. I think what she says makes a heap loads of sense.. I mean, if one has a little doubt in them, then were will the relationship lead to? If you are not being honest, that this is what you want, that this is what you are willing to give up, that this is what you are willing to accept, then i am sure the marriage/relationship will not last because at some point of time, things will just keep building up till it ends up negatively in a big explosion...

I have been hearing much love matters from people around me recently.. Maybe because is is one of the easiest topic to engage in cause well, everyone will have been through it right? From the simple love from a family, to a friend to an opposite sex.. We all have different expectations and ways of expressing, it takes time to fully understand and accept how one expresses their love and concerns.. Some might be simple to say 'I Love You', some may be tough as they keep breathing down you neck.. But at the end of they day, it is because they are concerned for us, loving us, that is why they will treat us in such ways..

Among my friends, many of them are attached, some even married.. I guess this is the time when people start to panic about what if I am still single? What if I cannot get married? I have even got people asking me whether I have a boyfriend and when i want to find one.. Well, all i can say from my perspective is, such matters cannot be rushed.. As matters of the heart takes time, and i am still learning despite being 22 years of age... Heard this song, which makes heaps of sense: "Love is not love, till you learn how to give it away"... I am sick and tired of one-sided wild goose chase, that i am not afraid to say that i was rather afraid of stepping into another relationship and face the same problem again.. So, now i am learning how to open up and accept love again.. After all, i STILL want to get married and have kids.. Hahaz!

I believe really strongly that i will be able to find the love of my life.. One who will not care if i burp really loud, have a voice of a loud speaker, am fat, loves to eat and being so stubborn.. One that will give me the strong sense of security.. Even if it takes more time, it is fine.. After all, i rather marry right and be happy than jump into a marriage that might end up in a nasty way.. I all along thought that now, i should just reserve for the right person to come.. But my brother told me that is not right.. Cause this way, i will be afraid to accept relationships... Which i think it is really true.. But then again, this does not mean that we can jump into anyone that pops up lah.. Hahaz... Know of some friends who do that.. Though i am in no position to comment, i just feel that why jump into one before knowing a person better?

To my friends out there not going through a good period right now.. Press on.. If the other party decides to end it, well, then we just got to accept right? After all, being forced to stay in a relationship will not be good too.. And trust me, the feeling sucks for both parties.. So get out, have fun and just live life again..

I am just glad that now, Sheryl has finally found her inner self again.. The all along cheerful, loud and crazy girl since she was born.. In fact, it is in this semester that I actually realised many life lessons.. One being you can never satisfy everyone, and even if some people are not happy or comfortable with the way you speak and act, heck about them.. I am who i am, me speaking this way, acting this way, is my inner self, my copyright, my label.. If i need to change, i will, like my stubborn character.. Well, though i KNOW it is impossible to change totally, but a simple improvement will mean heaps.. Only those who appreciate the way you are will just accept this 'spare parts' of the package.. So yeah..

Took me 5 years to find this inner me again.. Maybe too much has happened within these 5 years.. After all, during this period i have been let down in both friendships and relationships, but have also enjoyed the best moments in both friendships and relationships too.. From being controlled to gaining freedom, from having to lead but have failed, from knowing who my true friends are, from being disappointed to finding encouragement, from being a really lousy student to being a smart one for now.. Hahaz.. These 5 years seem to have passed in a flash..

I just want to thank everyone cause you all have played a part.. Those who made me pissed, upset or even heart broken, i do not blame you peeps, cause if not for you peeps, i don't think i can be who i am today.. Learning to stand on my feet and be stronger.. So for that, i thank you all for knocking me hard with the harsh realities in life.. I TRULY do appreciate...

Those who have always been there for me.. Nothing can ever express the gratitude that i have.. Being there for me when i am down, giving me a boost when i need encouragement, always showering me with the love and concerns... I am able to stay this positive and cheerful because of you peeps.. So i thank you all..

Okie, this is a damn long entry.. Hahaz! But these few days, having to do nothing after the exams, it has given me heaps of time to think about my life.. About the past and what i want to do from now on.. Though i have only been thinking about the past, it is time i look into the future.. Decide what i want to do, where i want to go and ultimately, what i want to achieve in this life of mine.. To friends going through a tough time now, remember, although sometimes the ending point is the same, it is the process that matters.. As long as you put in the best effort, positive results will reap..

Results!!!

2010-07-07T07:06:00.000-07:00

After working so bloody hard for this semester, and my journey at UQ, it had FINALLY paid off.. Woke up at 610am today without the need of any alarm.. And this is what made the effort all worthwhile:

Results for:

Semester 1, 2010

Academic Career:

Undergraduate

Course Code	Course Title	Grade	Grade Description
EVNT3003	Event Operations Management	7	High Distinction
FINM2401	Financial Management	7	High Distinction
HOSP3002	Managing Service in Tourism	7	High Distinction
HOSP3004	Int'l Hotel Management & Ops	7	High Distinction

Semester GPA:

7.000

3 more weeks to HOME...

2010-07-04T08:03:00.000-07:00

Well, in 3 weeks time, i will be in Singapore already.. Making having supper somewhere now? Hahaz.. Have been busy watching Glee, eating, working and just slacking.. Hahaz.. Having fun until i haven't sent out my resumes yet.. DIE! No JOB!

Well, have also been busy planning for my SUPPOSEDLY 21st Birthday party.. Hahaz! Feel kinda weird, planning for my own party, machiam i super popular but actually not.. HAHAZ! Oh wells.. So many things to do.. Need to plan food, need to plan guest list, need to plan the decor (thinking of making do without it) and MANY MANY MORE! I am pretty tired today, don't really feel like blogging, but just going to bed..

This Wednesday results are coming out.. SUPER nervous for it, hope i can reach my goals of 4 HD.. Then can buy 4D, 7777! Hahaz! Okie lah, better go sleep le, eyes cannot stay open..

Unofficial end of my UQ journey..

2010-06-27T06:14:00.000-07:00

One and a half year has passed since i came to study at UQ.. This journey has been filled with much pain, but also with many awesome experiences.. From being stressed out like mad with projects, to fun dinner sessions at Campus View, to winning the Holiday Inn Competition alone, to making new friends, to getting stressed again and many many many more.. Bottom line, I HAVE SURVIVED THIS JOURNEY!!

This semester has been very fulfilling.. I have been forced to be out of Campus View, to make new friends and am glad that i did.. I got this opportunity to get closer to Yu Jin, Tian Chaung and all the wonderful C12 babes.. It has just been wonderful this year.. I have really enjoyed myself so much, that i must say, this is the best semester.. Maybe because only NOW then i realised that we NEED to enjoy too.. Last 2 semesters, i have been so caught up with work and cooped up at home.. This semester, it has been packed with work, school, dinners, shopping and many joy rides.. I always believe in the concept of "win some, lose some".. So this semester i have had HEAPS of fun, but then, i might have neglected a little on school work and the self discipline to exercise.. But ironically, this does not work with weights.. Hahaz! So i gained weight even though i gain new friends and awesome experiences..

After i finished my LAST paper on Friday, i has this nice feeling in me.. Yet i felt quite sad that i am not going to enjoy the peace in Ipswich campus anymore.. The awesome library, nice atmosphere and wonderful friends.. Humans are just like that, not cherishing the moments until we know or have lost it.. Oh wells, just got to accept and move on right..

Last few days has been just PACKED with HEAPS of fun!! From making chicken curry, chocolate molten cake and biscotti, to making spaghetti and cheesecake, to making sushi, chawanmushi and miso soup, it has been a MASTERCHEF experience! HAHAZ! Now everyone going back le, but luckily still got Yu Jin to pei me.. =)

Results are coming back on 7th July 0000hrs.. I REALLY hope i will excel as i have worked really hard this semester.. Although MAYBE not as high as last two semesters.. Hahaz.. Hoping to see four 7s on the screen..

I have so much to say, words of thanks, words of joy, words of sadness and many more.. But i am really tired from too much working and fun that i feel like sleeping already.. Hahaz! Cannot wait! I am going home in 29 days! Hahaz! I should really start to look for jobs le.. Oh my goodness, i am going to be a working adult officially!! ARGH!! Kinda still want to be a student now! But then, i am quite sick of studying too for now.. Hahaz!!! Maybe should do honors? HEHE!

Okie, i am going to pack some stuffs for a stayover and then head off to bed.. Sleepy le.. The life with no exams, assignments, exams or stress is just so sweet.. TOO SWEET!! =)

1 more paper..

2010-06-20T07:02:00.001-07:00

Another short entry cause i have got heaps to study for although it is my last paper... This is such a killer, cause to do well, you will need to think really in depth and be different.. But logical and feasible too.. Argh... I want to do well, really worried for this...

Okie, so i survived my Financial Management paper, hoping to get a 7, i survived my hotel operations and management paper, also hoping to get a 7.. Have not got back the grades for the events project yet, but hope it is a 7 too.. And with this final paper, of course i am also aiming for a 7.. Last semester, must make the best out of it! Hahaz..

Also, got to hear from my tutor Dr Lee that he nominated me to speak at graduation.. Really hope that i will be given this opportunity.. Hehe.. So cool right!!

Now is the world cup season once again.. But i so got no mood to watch cause no one watch with me, and i have no where to watch.. But somehow, it brings back heaps of memories, both happy and sad.. Oh wells, got to move on..

JIA YOU SHERYL! LAST PAPER!! Then you are OFFICIALLY DONE!!! Hahaz! Then it is enjoyment time with celebratory dinner with Yu Jin, Psuan, Perlin and Joyce!! Wish me luck people!!

Exam begins...

2010-06-13T05:58:00.001-07:00

Alright,after 13 weeks of school and a week of revision, this is what it all boils down to.. EXAMS!!

Seriously, i have been slacking like a slacker for this week.. Instead of studying, i am like watching TV, sleeping, working and just slacking.. Now i am so guilty and worried that i might not have enough time to study.. This one is a classic itchy backside, loads of time to study, now then want to hug the Buddha's leg at the very last minute..

Just hope that within the next two days i am able to retain all the information that i will attempt to squeeze into my tiny brain..

This is a really short update and i am going to sleep now.. Need to wake up early to study again, with a fresh mind to practice on Financial Management...

Wish me luck people, i really want to do well and if possible, get 4 High Distinctions this semester.. Well, it is my last, so why not right! Cheers and take care! SHERYL! BUCK UP!!! LAST 2 WEEKS!!

The real stress begins..

2010-06-06T06:04:00.001-07:00

Oh my goodness! Tomorrow my mum and aunt are leaving back to Singapore le! So fast le, it seems like they have only been here for two days!

Have been enjoying myself this week.. With home cooked food such as BIRD'S NEST, Chup Cai, Radish Soup and many many more.. It has really been a great break for me and i am very rejuvenated internally, but i am physically really tired with all the late nights and early mornings..

I have done loads this week.. Going to school, finishing my final week of school.. This is the end of my UQ education journey.. It has been a really awesome experience.. Now, i just want to work hard for my exams.. I have got 3 papers to study for and i have not started studying yet.. Oh my!!

Okie, today has been exciting with loads of shopping, cooking and eating! Invited Yu Jin and the C12 babes over.. We had a BLAST and it was so funny with all the stories and jokes! Hahaz!

I better go sleep now, got to wake up early to send my mum and aunt to the airport tomorrow and start my exam battle.. Till then, cheers people and wish me the best of luck! To those having exams, jia you and best wishes!

FINAL WEEK OF SCHOOL!

2010-05-30T07:52:00.000-07:00

OH MY GOODNESS!! This week will be the LAST WEEK OF MY EDUCATION JOURNEY!! Last week of lessons le!! Then it is a week of revision, then 2 weeks of exams!!!

THE MOTHER HAS LANDED!! I am so so so so so happy lah!! It is really funny that what i feel is not excitement, but an indescribable feeling of warmth and happiness.. It is like, suddenly, Australia FEELS like home!! From here, i deduce that no matter where i am, as long as i have got my family with me, it IS home... Hahaz!

So this week has been CRAZEH!! With two submissions... On Friday, Tian Chuang and I went to submit the event assignment.. Oh my goodness, there was this implicit sigh of RELIEF! Then tomorrow i have got a presentation, with the project submission of that subject on Thursday.. Just got to re-do some formatting and i should be fine!! After doing like 45% for the event project and 85% for the hospitality essay, i am FINALLY DONE with ASSIGNMENTS! LIKE YIPEE! I am so GRATEFUL to have Tian Chuang with me for the events project if not i SURE die! Now just can pray hard for good results to reward our efforts!

Alright! I should go sleep le cause my mum is NAGGING at me!!! HAHAZ! HOW I MISS HER NAGGING LAH! This is so ironic! Hehe.. Tomorrow got presentation, my final one at UQ! So i decided to MAKE UP and wear NICE NICE! HEHE!

Cheers everyone! Sheryl is a very happy person now..

Hell week phase 2..

2010-05-23T06:40:00.001-07:00

Well, i am left with only 2 more weeks of school and it is the end of my UQ lessons journey... Seriously, i am not feeling the sadness yet, but maybe the last week i will.. Hahaz.. I have been sleeping for only 5 to 7 hours for the past few nights, trying to work on my regular school work, my project work and also my work at the cafe.. I am really very drained, and very tired, but then again, it is only 1 more week of hell before i am done with all these projects..

There has been much procrastination from naoless project mates.. But then again, it is these kinda people that make me wanna work harder, to ensure that it does not affect my grades and also to learn the most out of the experience of working with such useless people.. At least i know that i have given my best shot.. And i guess that is what matters most right?

Oh my goodness, i am SO FREAKING EXCITED that my mum is coming in like 6 days!! Saturday will be THE DAY that i can hug her again! Yipee!! Then after that my aunt is coming! Like so exciting can! Muahahz!!

But for this week, i have got to finish up a event operations report as the submission is this Friday.. Then i also have to finish up my hotel operations essay and powerpoint presentation as it is due next Monday.. But the project mates i have are so freaking last minute, it is pissing me off until i decided to just heck care for now.. Wait till they feel kanchiong already then they sure will come and find me..

Oh! I decided to NOT do any school work today as i was really sick and tired of doing them... Of course the responsible me have finished my own parts, so can afford to take a break today.. So i decided to mop the floor of the house and clean the bathroom until it is SO WHITE now! Super got the sense of achievement! Hahaz! But then ah, if my housemates do not keep it clean, it will be dirty again in like a week! So yeah.. I think the toilet is even cleaner than the kitchen.. HAHAZ!

Had Hokkien Noodles for dinner.. Prepared by Huai An, which is actually quite nice, but a little dry i think.. Hahaz.. Then i super random, decided to bake, so i JUST finished baking a batch of Rocky Crunch Cakes which is just cornflake and raisin cookies.. HAHAZ! I asked my housemate Lucy to help me cause it is always really interesting to see the fascination on her face..

Finally got to do something i love and have fun... I need more 'my time' and less 'stress time'.. Hahaz!

Okie, got school tomorrow and then got to chiong project in the night.. Better rest early before i start snacking and stuff again.. Wha lau, gain 5 kg liao, not funny loh.. Hahaz.. But then again, i this semester really don't care about it.. Just want to get done, go back Singapore so that i can START running! OH! I signed up for Standard Chartered Marathon le!! Yipee!! Going to do 21km!! So i better train to keep fit and clock my personal best then! Not as if i very fast though, but that is the best part of marathons.. You do not compete with others, but just yourself.. =)

So meanwhile, i will hang on and survive.. PRESS ON!!

10 weeks down..

2010-05-16T07:01:00.001-07:00

10 weeks done, 3 more to go! Wow, i have so many assignments coming up but nothing is even halfway done yet! I shall be positive in this entry.. Everything will fall into place and be superb! Even though i have a SUPER USELESS project mate who has more patterns than a leopard's spots..

This week, the piggy me finished 2 packs of Doritos Nachos in Two Days! WOW! Just had this craving and next thing, the whole pack gone.. HAHAZ! Wha lau, 55 KG liao still eat like machiam 30 KG nia.. HAhaz! Heck lah, whack first, later then worry..

I am loving financial management more than my hospitality subjects.. Cause at the end of the day, it boils down to your own effort.. You reap what you sow.. Study hard, do your tutorials diligently and it will be fine!

I am just updating my life this week.. Got to get back to project le.. Anyway winter IS here.. Autumn was non-existent and Winter just barged in.. So yeah.. It is FREAKING cold in the mornings and nights that the only way for me to stay warm, is to eat stuffs and drink like massive doses of hot chocolate, hot milo, hot tea, hot coffee and hot cereal drink.. Then drink le feel hot for like 10 minutes, then cold again.. Then need to pee.. Oh my, this is a VICIOUS cycle..

Back to work.. Even if you cannot, you KNOW you have to.. So all the way Sheryl..

Hell week begins..

2010-05-09T06:54:00.001-07:00

Enough of fun in the sun, it is time to gear for the battle of assignments and to win the battle! To make things worse, winter is HERE! Huai An and I have concluded, that in Brisbane, there is only Summer and Winter, Autumn and Spring is like DISSED.. Totally skip these two seasons lah..

Okie, last week has been really great with the food, gatherings, shoppings and Ipswich Showday! I am truly blessed with great housemates that made Lisa's stay enjoyable and Huai An got her the YOHSI she wanted.. Where is my Koala?! =(

Hahaz.. This Tuesday i have got a 50% service report due.. This Saturday i got to send 2 of my group projects.. And to be frank, i have not started the group assignments yet.. At least i got the Tuesday's one 95% done? So i am praying really hard that my brain will function well for this week for me to produce 2 awesome assignments for the group..

I am blogging just to update on a weekly basis.. OH! Exam timetable is out! My papers are so W-I-D-E-L-Y spread apart lah! 16th, 17th then 25th! Oh my.. But i should be glad at least they do not clash and i have time to study.. Also not as if it makes a difference since i have to stay here till end July for my graduation.. Hahaz..

Okie, i shall go tuck in soon so that i can start the week all energised and fresh.. Then can produce AWESOME QUALITY WORK for all my assignments.. Cheers people! Oh ya! Sheryl FAT LIAO!! Gain 5 KG since i arrived here.. Oh my, i so do not want to relive my Shanghai days.. Hahaz!!

Fun week!

2010-04-25T06:48:00.000-07:00

WHOAH! Just finished clearing up the POOL PARTEH that we had.. Hahaz.. Had a really great time with all the food, chatting and just chilling out together.. Not forgetting to mention that 'I was forced to jump into the pool' part.. Hahaz!!

This week has been busy with school as usual.. But i went to stay with Felicia at Hilton when she was here! We had nice Korean dinner and Western breakfast together!! Hahaz.. Had a great time catching up, telling each other wonderful stories and updating one another..

These few days have been really stressed with Financial Management.. With the mid-semester test coming this Thursday, and an essay due on the same day, it is so not funny.. Moreover, i want to finish another report before Lisa comes so that i can fully enjoy myself when she is here.. ARGH! So much work to do! So little discipline! Wanted to pull my hair out when i was doing Financial Management yesterday cause i kept getting wrong answers! Hope that for mid-semester i can stay steady and calm..

I am SO LOOKING forward to this Saturday cause LISA IS COMING TO TOWN!! HAHAZ! So high lah! I am already thinking of the things to do.. Can cook and bake together, drink hot milo under the stars, gossip, snuggle together and so much more lesbian stuff!! Whoah~

Okie! I better get back to my work before i drag even more.. Argh, need to get so much done, but lack so much discipline! Irritated!
You can do it Sheryl.. You KNOW you can, and you WILL... =)

The excitement begins..

2010-04-18T07:25:00.000-07:00

Okie, this is going to be a super short entry because i am SUPER tired and i have got a project meeting at 830am tomorrow.. First time got ang moh project mate more kan chiong than me.. You know why? Cause NOT Aussie! HAHAZ! From Czech Republic!

So this week i submitted my FIRST assignment, which was actually a presentation done to the class.. Hope i did well so that i can score cause it is like 40% of my grades! OMG LAH! Hahaz! Then was busy with school, RE DOING my assignment because my previous structure was wrong.. So double job right, hate it man.. Have also been busy with work, REALLY busy in fact due to the Ipswich Festival.. Hahaz...Broke my first plate today though.. Sian..

OH! Today UQ is like 100 years old! Centenarian sia! Hahaz! And then Huai An, Craig and me had a FEAST at home lah.. To tired to upload the photos now.. But for lunch/dinner we had: Garlic Bread, Stir Fry Prawns, Roasted Pumpkin, Vegetable Soup, Stir Fry Lettuce With Carrots, Fried Tofu, Fried Luncheon Meat and Chicken Wings and Drumlets! Hmmm, wondering if i missed anything out.. HIGH LAH! Hahaz!

OH MY GOODNESS! I HAVE TO ANNOUNCE THAT MY BESTIE IS COMING TO TOWN! WHOAH! So excited lah!!!!!!!!! I super cannot wait! Want to faster finish up all my assignments that i have 100% control over so that i can enjoy the time with her! Need to plan what we can do!! Oh my goodness, exciting to the max can! WHEEE!!! THANKS GOD MA!

Then in August, we are so going to Hong Kong!! WHA! I SUPER NEED to save money!! Want to buy road bike, mac book, blackberry, travel to Hong Kong AND Taiwan.. ARGH!!!

Okie! Till then, take care everyone! Miss ya all and 3.5 months to home! WHOAH!

Memories..

2010-04-13T06:49:00.000-07:00

I just watched the video of Ping Yi's performance at the recent SYF Competition 2010.. I am so touched by it, it actually made me cry.. I am so proud of all of them, and it also did bring back so0o0o0o0o0o much memories of my band days back in secondary schools..

Now Ping Yi has something to be proud of, the Band, like how Springfield was ONCE so ever glorified by the band as well.. I suddenly just felt this sudden pain emotionally, that it is such a waste for us to have split.. Because of teachers who are LAZY BUMS and wanted to wreck things apart, it has cost the school so dearly to lose one of its glory.. Band used to be the motivation for us to go to school, to study and to show the teachers that we band members can do it.. Now, i can only say that Springfield is so in the slumps with students that are so innocently dragged down due to some idiotic teachers.. Oh wells, i guess that is life right.. Win some, lose some...

This time round the marching style is really different and unique.. I kinda prefer the older style, maybe because i can relate more to it.. But this style is awesome too! In fact, i can see them getting gold with honors in 2012.. BUT! They still need to continue to work hard and not be complacent..

All i want to say is, I AM SO PROUD OF YOU ALL! WELL DONE! I AM SO PROUD AND HAPPY THAT ALL OF YOU HAVE COME SO FAR!
MR POH AND THE REGULAR ALUMNI, BRAVO!! =)

JIA YOU AND MY SINCERE BEST WISHES TO YOU ALL!

Fruitful Week....

2010-04-11T05:18:00.000-07:00

This week has been rather fruitful to me.. Well, i worked, slacked, went to Surfers Paradise and Harbour Town, star gazed, celebrated Perlin's 21st and did some school work.. Noticed that the school work is at the end cause I really did minimal work as compared to what I have done the past 2 semesters..

Have been busy working and having fun.. Oh my, i spent $100 at Gold Coast on Wednesday on clothes and food! But not bad, i managed to DRIVE there and back! So exciting lah!! Driving is actually very fun, though stressful when the GPS decides to die on you.. Hahaz! Have to relay on road signs and intuition.. Hahaz..

Don't know why today like no mood to blog.. Maybe cause got headache and have been reading 3 stupid journal articles that needs so much brain power to understand.. OMG, my poor brain cells.. Hahaz..

OH! But i have something that I MUST SHARE!! Ping Yi Military Band got GOLD for the SYF Outdoor Band Competition 2010! WHOAH!! I am so happy and proud of all of them!! Wheeee! Hahaz.. That is the only major news i have to share though.. Hahaz!!

Oh, i also did star gaze at my backyard on Friday night, by the pool with Huai An.. We had a good topic discussion, about life here, life back in Singapore, relationships, expanding one's social circle, religion and many many more.. I never knew that the back of the house is such a good place to relac one corner! Hahaz! Just that, how i wish i could share it with people really special.. =)

This week has been a good break, even though the stress not really in yet.. Hahaz! From this week onwards, assignment deadlines are POURING in and I HAVE TO CHIONG LIAO!! No more slacking!! ARGH!! This Wednesday i have a presentation and i REALLY want to excel in it.. Hope it would be good enough for my tutor and my classmates would like the presentation! No, more like LOVE! Hahaz..

I shall get back to reading journals and hopefully have a fruitful night to end this really awesome week.. I am so counting down to the days till i graduate.. But then again, I know that somehow, I WILL miss this place, especially when you have got awesome housemates like Craig and Huai An.. Not forgetting Yu Jin and Tian Chuang...

So JIA YOU Sheryl!! The marathon is starting in 2 weeks time, so prepare yourself, be all geared up and make sure you do your very best until the last bit of energy is squeezed out of you! Cheers people!

Mid-sem Break!

2010-04-04T04:15:00.001-07:00

WHOAOH! Tomorrow no school! It is the start of the mid-semester break! YIPEE!! Wha lau, but then ah, it is also high time for me to get started with my assignments man.. I am SO WAY BEHIND TIME... Oh no!

I have been busy with work, but NOT school work.. Hahaz! Wha, this weekend was the Easter weekend! So on Good Friday, i got my pay at a rate of 2.5! AWESOME RIGHT!! Hahaz.. Then yesterday and today is normal rate.. But oh wells, better than nothing eh! After all, the greatest satisfaction i get from working is when someone tells me that they have had an AWESOME cup of coffee made by me! Hahaz! Which i did on Friday! So happy lah!!

Yesterday we went to Sunny Banks.. Got to know of a new asian grocery store, which sells loads of Taiwan products! Hahaz.. Next time, IF going again i shall head there to get my items! OH! I finally got my MANTOU! YIPEE!! Yesterday was a torture lah , i had to so super control my spending.. Cannot buy more stuff because my cupboard is so stuffed with food items!! Hahaz! so guai know, i only bought 4 items yesterday..

Then after that we went for dinner at this Taiwan restaurant and had bubble tea!! Hahaz! I had an AWESOME time driving too! I love to drive lah! so fun! And it gives me the chance to practice!! Thanks babes for entrusting me with the car and your lives! Hahaz!

I am so sian right now, very restless yet am really tired from work and running.. I went running with Huai An today! He brought me to this SUPER STEEP SLOPE to run.. OMG! I have NOT ran up such a steep slope in my life before lah.. Apparently, there is another steeper one! Okie, i shall make an attempt to run up the other one when i am comfortable with the current one.. And ah, i ran so slow lah.. Machiam tortoise sia.. Hahaz.. It is like half the speed of Huai An.. super paiseh,. Hahaz! But i had a great time running lah, because running with a buddy is always so much more fun than running alone..

Okie, i think i shall get back to my TV! Watching Devil Wears Prada right now! Then i think i will sleep early.. Tomorrow is going to mark a new start, a start to kick my butt to get started on ALL my assignments and to finish at least 1 of them! You can do it Sheryl! Find back the discipline that you had since semester one! JIA YOU!!

Oh, it is so depressing that my Graduation Day is on the LAST DAY of the graduation week! ARGH! Means i can only go back Singapore like the END of July lah.. Thought can go back earlier.. SIan.. Oh wells, at least i am graduating! =) With high distinctions i hope! Hehe..

1/3 done through the semster! Well, almost..

2010-03-28T06:04:00.000-07:00

Considering that fact that there is 13 weeks of school, excluding all the holidays and stuff, i am about 1/3 done with the last semester! OH MY GOODNESS! Now i believe when people tell me that the last semester flies TOO FAST!! It is like, 4 weeks has gone pass! A month! It is really amazing how time flies this semester, and i think it is because i am busy with school, work and having fun!

Talk about fun, i am so enjoying the alone time with Huai An and Craig.. If only it could remain like that for like, till i graduate! Hahaz! IF lah ah.. OH! Today i had a FIELD TRIP! Self proclaim that is.. Craig found out that our neigbours have a MACADAMIA TREE planted which is accessible through our backyard! So, Huai An, Craig and me went to PICK MACADAMIA NUTS! Oh my goodness, they are SO FRESH, when you eat them, it is not crunchy, but firm yet soft.. It is so interesting lah!!

This week also did many stuff! Had pizza night, had Taco night, had Kebab and Pita Pocket lunch and more!! More food, no wonder my mum says i look rounder over the webcam.. Oh no! Re-living the Shanghai experience! NO!!!! Hahaz!

Also, i am really happy cause this week or rather this semester, i have been reconnected with Lisa.. We have been sms-ing like some hopeless romantic couple that is being torn godzillion miles away! Hahaz! I really hope this is for real and it would maintain for long! Looking forward to the possibility to travel together after we graduate!

Wha, tomorrow is the start of week 5, then it is the Mid-Semester Break! I SUPER need to get my assignments done lah! All due in like no time and i have not even completed one! When my friends have already completed like at least 2! I AM SO SUPER SLACK THIS SEMESTER and i do not know why!! ARGH!!

Tomorrow is the start of the new week.. Find the hardworking you back Sheryl Chua, you NEED TO if you want to do well and graduate well.
Till then, cheers everyone! I need to go check on the biscotti that i am baking.. New recipe, first attempt.. See lah, do EVERYTHING else except assignments.. ARGH

SUPER GROSS!!!

2010-03-23T02:56:00.000-07:00

You know how it feels when you are so tired from school, and all you want is to have a good shower to refresh yourself.. Going to the bathroom, getting ready to shower and then you see this:

ITS LIKE WHAT THE HELL?! WHO THE F*** STICKS THEIR HAIR ON THE SHOWER GLASS DOOR PANEL?!

WHO ELSE RIGHT?! When there is ONLY 2 females in the house..

This has not happened once or twice, but in fact THREE TIMES!

Super DISGUSTED and PISSED right now..

Survived Week 3!!

2010-03-21T05:47:00.001-07:00

Yipee! I have survived another week of school! Oh my goodness, this week's Financial Management Tutorial is SO NOT FUNNY! Had to keep asking Huai An cause i do not know how to do.. I reckon i should put a study table in his room, then when i do FM, no need walk here and there.. HAHAZ!

Well, this week i got to pay $50 penalty for adding a course late.. Stupid and blur me, but oh wells.. I would take it as an investment then, for a better future as the course i am studying now would be more beneficial to my career.. So yeah.. Wha, this week is filled with loads of good food and desserts with Craig whipping up dishes whenever he can! Friday night got Lasagna, Saturday night Chicken Noodle Stew and today got ROAST PORK and Chocolate Cake with Ice Cream! Hahaz! The amazing cooker that he has is damn cool man.. Hahaz! Can roast, steam, bake, etc...

I also finally started work this week.. IT WAS CRAZY CAN! Run here and there like mad, never stop one leh.. It always never fails to amaze me how the customers come in ONE WHOLE SHOT rather than a constant stream.. Hahaz.. But then again, i think it is because got some event, so got more people.. It is really madness man, i was perspiring like mad.. But i think not as shiong as banquet, Mandarin Oriental has truly trained me well! Hahaz! I kinda find it good that it is busy, cause time FLIES and i can keep practicing how to make better coffees! When my family comes for my graduation, i MUST bring them to the cafe and personally make the MOST awesome coffee for them! MUAHAHAZ!

I finally feel the stress to start on my essay le.. Hahaz! After procrastinating for 3 weeks.. But then again i got this bad habit of adding as much information as i can.. Oops! Hahaz! Now my word document is filled with website links and points off my head.. SO MESSY! Hahaz!

OH OH OH!! This week i went on a CEREAL SPREE!! I bought 4 boxes of cereal!! Hahaz! Cause they on sale, and 1 is a new product, so just try loh!! HAHAHZ!! Lazy to post the photo up, maybe i will soon.. I think next week will be chocolate spree!! Hahaz! Buy M&Ms and Tim Tam for Khairul, and more chocolate for myself! In fact, i have already bought 3 blocks and 2 packets of chocolate to last me for a while.. HAHAZ!!

Oh my goodness, i think my cabinet is SUPER well stocked for war man.. Even Huai An see le also say.. I think he got a BIG shock lah!! Hahaz! Bad habit, just like a hamster, love to store but never eat.. Hahaz! Seriously, my cupboard is so full of food, no need to worry man! Hahaz!! But most of them from last semester one.. Hahaz! Should go and take a picture of it and post it soon.. HAHAHZ!!

Decided to post the photos!

I can open CEREAL outlet! The Uncle Toby one VERY nice! To me lah.. =)

Cyclone Ului, BRING IT ON!! Hahaz!!

Awesome man! Okie lah, got to get ready for bed.. Really tired from work and schoolwork.. OH!! Anyway, i just want to say i am TRULY very happy for a really close friend of mine for finding love!! =) CONGRATULATIONS AND I SINCERELY WISH YOU TWO THE VERY BEST!!! =)

Till then, cheers people!! I am starting to settle down and have fun!! MUACKS!! Positivity is KEY! Right Ming Xian?! =)

2 weeks gone!!

2010-03-14T05:38:00.000-07:00

WHOAH!! I am yet again a week closer to graduation and home!! Hahaz.. School just started only i so excited liao.. This week i have done something stupid, which i hope i am able to fix it like ASAP! I went to drop a course, THINKING that 31st March is the last day to do it.. So i happily dropped it, then REALISED that actually 12 March was the last day! So after dropping it, i could not add the desired course!! So now i am taking 3 courses when i NEED 4 to graduate! OMG! So in a paranoid and panic mode now!! Seriously just praying hard that things will turn out fine! Like get this done ASAP so i can study in peace and catch up with what i have missed in the previous lessons... FINGERS ARE REALLY CROSSED TO THE MAX!

So this week i had school and it was great! Hahaz.. I went to watch Avenue Q with Benedict and it is a TRULY AWESOME SHOW!! Super adult contents that would make you laugh like mad!! Really enjoyed the show.. And we had 1 X GOOD ONE of savoury crepes and blackforest chocolate pancakes!! Fattening but who cares, damn worth it!!

I had fun too with Yujin and Tian Chuang! We were supposed to watch a movie at the Limestone Park last night and they made Sushi.. Then they played the cartoon Tom and Jerry, so we left, NOT KNOWING that usually they will play some cartoons first then play the TRUE MOVIE! OMG, SO LOSER LAH!! Hahaz.. But not bad lah, we headed back to their place, Yujin made Miso soup and we watched Music and Lyrics!! AWESOME MAN!! GOOD FOOD, GOOD MOVIE, GOOD COMPANY TOO!! =)

Today we also cooked a great meal together!! Craig made roast pork that was super dry and shoik, then Huai An made Lemon Chicken that was DELICIOUS and Tian Chuang and Yujin made bread and butter pudding that was scrumptious!! As usual i made vegetables that was tasty to me but tasteless to the rest.. OOPS! Hahaz!!

I am so full now with the milk and cream from the pudding churning in my stomach.. But it was super worth it!! Okie lah, now i need to be prepared for another week of school and also to get back to work!! Both school and real work! Going back to work this Saturday.. And i need to start on my assignments!! No more dragging Sheryl Chua!! If not end of the semester not enough time le!! Argh!!

Okie, i shall go continue to slack to end this week and start to work harder tomorrow then.. HAHAZ! Pray super hard that all will work out fine!! GO GO GO SHERYL!!

1 week has passed...

2010-03-07T05:06:00.000-08:00

So, a week at school has passed and i have done pretty much i feel.. Hahaz! I have made MANY grocery trips and had much dinners eating with different friends! Things are starting to get back on track and i hope i settle down fast enough in order to get the momentum going again.. A 3 month break is really long enough for one to lose contact with the study self.. Hahaz!

I have finally moved all my items back to my new place.. But i am missing my Ipswich water bottle, tweety slippers and MY FAVOURITE CUP! So depressing.. To make things worse, i was in the city with Tian Chuang, Yu Jin and Joe on Friday and we went to City Beach.. MY MAXI DRESS IS NOW WORTH HALF ITS PRICE WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT! OMG! But okie lah, i wore the dress for Daryl's wedding and that is really worth much more than the $40 difference of the dress.. Hahaz.. Win some, lose some i guess..

Now i am in a dilemma, should i take a course that is easy to pass and maybe score but is not that beneficial? Or take one that is super beneficial but has a high risk in not doing well? I have asked MANY people and most of them support the decision in taking the more difficult but beneficial courses.. I guess to make it big in life, you have to take bigger risks too! Hahaz! So i have decided to take Fundraising and Hotel Ops and Mgt... Okie lah ah, i shall prove that no matter how shiong or tough things get, I WILL SURVIVE! Having survived Hotel Technology, i guess it shows that this semester would be fine too!! After all, i have got Tian Chuang with me! Hahaz!

Being back here without the Campus View Babes has forced me to come out of my little hiding shell and to reconnect with the awesome friends around.. I have been hanging out with Tian Chuang and Yu Jin recently and we have made so much stayover plans together.. HAHAZ! It is really fun having them around and they really do help me settle back in.. Huai An is back too! So the house is more Singaporean-ish now i guess? Hahaz! Today i cooked dinner for Huai An, Craig, Yu Jin and Tian Chuang! Made Laksa Fried Rice and Brownie! Wha, the Laksa Fried Rice is DAMN nice lah!! Thanks to AWESOME recommendation from Joyce Chen!! Hahaz!

Went to the Brisbane Chinatown yesterday with Joyce Chen and Shirley and i spent $50 on Asian Groceries! OMG! So much money spent this week! Hahaz! I am SUPER well stocked man! Got all the canned food, preserved pickles, bee hoon, soba noodles, miso paste and much much more! Oh! I also got my Hup Seng Cream Crackers to go with Coffee! MUAHAHAZ!

Okie, so tomorrow school starts at 9am and i super need to be sleeping soon.. Hahaz! Although i am taking 4 modules this semester, but i am going to attend 5 lectures! Cause i am interested in too many! And i pay so much, should make use of my time here right!! Hahaz! OH! And i got my work back! YIPEE!! Means i can work to earn my own living expenses!! Just need to ensure that it does not affect my studies and i have enough time for my assignments and all will be fine!!

NO WORRIES SHERYL! YOU WILL DO WELL THIS SEMESTER AGAIN! YOU KNOW YOU CAN DO IT AND YOU HAVE ALL THE SUPPORT YOU NEED BACK HOME! DO NOT FEAR THE SUBJECTS/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LET THE PAPER FEAR YOU! =)

My new found family!

Fattening but AWESOME day!

2010-02-16T09:59:00.001-08:00

Today my job was just to eat non-stop.. Hahaz! In the morning we went to my driving instructor's house where his wife whipped up a few dishes for us.. So i took a plate of bee hoon, chicken curry and potatoes and superb otah.. Then after some chit chat, i zoomed off to Khairul's place for round 2.. His mum also made food for us, so we attacked the WHOLE DUCK, prawn and also celery.. IT WAS AWESOME LAH!!

Then after some chit chatting and gobbling up a bowl of Korean Strawberries, i zoomed home to prepare for the arrival of my poly mates.. Coincidently, i saw my uncles and aunts downstairs as i was parking the car.. I was not expecting them as i was not informed that they were coming.. So when my poly mates started coming, we were pushing my humble abode to the limits.. HAHAZ! So we all went into my room where the air-con decided to give up on me.. so we had to relay on two SUPER powerful fan.. HAHAZ!

When Shi Hui and Hazel arrived, we started our food saga.. Hahaz! From Kueh Bahlu, to MY Pineapple Tarts, MY cookies, dried fruit and vegetable chips, chocolate and strawberry Hello Panda, Bah KWA (Not gua ah Hazel..), Nonya and Strawberry Love Letters. Taiwan's Pineapple Tarts, Dehydrated Sweet Potatoes, MY MUM'S Green Bean Soup, Dried Mango and ultimately, Marshmallow WITH Tobasco sauce.. MUAHAHAZ! We had a great time chatting, munching, not caring about fats but just simply enjoying ourselves.. Of course we also took quite a few photos to start off a great year!!

Then after that, we decided to go for MORE food! HAHAZ! We, no more like I drove everyone to Terminal 3 to have Popeye's Chicken!! Ordered a AUSPICIOUS FEAST man and we all shared the food.. Actually all full know, but don't care, whack only!! HAHAZ! Life is too short to care too much, so just enjoy and live it while we can!! But now my stomach feel super queasy and i think cause i ate TOO MUCH today.. HAHAZ!

After that we drove back and then went home!! So today has been really awesome.. A gathering once in a while really warms the heart.. Then as i was driving back, i realised i am going back to Aussie in 10 days time.. I should be looking forward to it, however, it seems like i am carrying a heavy heart.. Oh wells, soon it will all be done and over with.. You have got the well wishes of MANY people, so Sheryl you must do your best and do everyone and yourself proud, especially pa,ma and gor.. Jia you!

Back in Town, AGAIN!

2010-02-08T07:39:00.000-08:00

Yoz yoz yoz! Hotstuff is back in town!! After traveling to Taiwan and working, i am finally preparing for the Chinese New Year and also my trip back to Aussie! My goodness, time flies like i do not know what man.. It seems like just 2 weeks back that i just came back from Aussie, and now i am going back again.. ARGH..

My Taiwan trip has been interesting.. Of course it consisted of alot of food, some shopping and alot of interesting things to learn in life.. Shopping has pretty much been minimal as we only spent like a maximum of 1.5hrs at a night market.. I mean seriously, what can we do in such a short span? I was staying at a hotel right smack at Ximending, but i did not get a chance to shop there.. So ironic eh..

Then come back le i worked for Airshow and have met MANY ministers man.. The aura that they give off is just, too awesome.. Hahaz.. And it is so true that when you are a big shot, you get SUPER AWESOME service..

I intended to give a super long blog entry.. But then i got lazy again.. Hahaz! So pathetic right.. Hahaz.. Baked pineapple tarts today, wha, look like those you can buy commercially man.. Super got standard! Hahaz, super self praise is disgrace..

Half gone..

2010-01-21T09:05:00.001-08:00

Time REALLY flies man.. Half of my holidays has flew past me in like a matter of seconds.. Yet i have so many things that i have not done/settled and i am already running out of time! Talk about running, i have been so lazy to run that i think it is seriously affecting my mood.. Haiz..

Well, as usual i have been rather busy working.. This week not so much though as i am going to Taiwan next week! Yipee! Finally i am going to Taiwan! Hahaz.. Monday i met up with my dear poly babes, and as usual, we had an AWESOME time together! Chatting about our future, joking with one another and not forgetting cam-whoring!! Hahaz.. We chilled-out at our 'secret hideout' till we almost missed the last train home! Hahaz.. It is really amazing how time just seems to be going against us when we are together.. And i am always so grateful that the 5 of us despite being a rather large group, always put in our best efforts to meet up whenever possible despite all of our busy schedules.. I really love you babes loads!! Not forgetting the WIDE VARIETY of topics that we can chat!! To reach HIGHER GROUNDS people! HAHAZ!

Then i worked yesterday, which was not a very positive experience, but definitely a good learning experience.. So yeah.. Then today i met Lisa and Charity.. Had a really bad headache so was in quite a foul mood, plus yesterday's experience kind of made it worse.. I am sorry babes if i have been a real wet blanket today.. =(

Regular Update...

2010-01-13T09:11:00.000-08:00

Okie.. I have been either busy eating with my family or busy working.. That has pretty much been my lifestyle for the past week.. Well.. I managed to do some exciting stuffs at Sentosa.. I took the Skyride, Ludge and watched the Song of the Sea show.. Oh! I also managed to PICNIC at Tanjong Beach! HAHAZ! Not so super loser eh.. Hahaz! But i have to say, Sentosa is really a CAN MAKE IT tourist destination.. Maybe because we are Singaporeans, so we do not see the beauty of Sentosa.. But with the various attractions and new facilities coming up, i think it is going to do well.. (So talking like some tourism expert.. HAHAZ!)

And i have been working back at Oriental.. Love the environment there.. But i think i need to take more initiative, to learn more.. Learn how the management deals with the various stakeholders, such as the guests, employees and employers.. It is really amazing how they can handle all these people with such professionalism... I need to mindfully be more attentive and observant!! New year resolution!!

Hahaz.. So today i baked Banana and Walnut muffin and Pandan Cake.. Not bad, but the pandan cake a little too wet, think i never bake long enough.. Or maybe the temperature not hot enough.. Hahaz.. Oh wells, first attempt so should give chance eh.. Hahaz!

I also met up with Charity and Lisa today.. Like FINALLY lah! Hahaz.. Since i am back, i think this is the VERY FIRST TIME we purposely met up.. Hahaz.. All the busy schedules makes it really challenging to set a specific time to meet.. Can you two imagine when we all have boyfriends or a family, WHERE GOT TIME TO MEET SIA?! Oh, and no worries lah, you two will surely find a god husband.. Take your time, no need to rush or get stressed over the M matter yeah! This kind of thing, rather marry late than marry the wrong one! =)

So i am looking forward to our next meet up then! Chill and take care everyone!! =)

Love this song~

2009-12-30T10:35:00.001-08:00

I feel like I'm a million miles away
From myself
More and more these days
I've been down
So many open roads
But they never lead me home
And now I just don't know
Who I really am
How it's gonna be
Is there something that I can't see
I wanna understand!

Maybe I will never be
Who I was before
Maybe I don't even know her anymore
Maybe who I am today
Ain't so far from yesterday
Can I find a way to be
Every part of me

So I'll try,
Try to slow things down
And find myself
Get my feet back on the ground
It'll take time
But I know I'll be alright
Cause nothing much has changed

On the inside
It's hard to figure out
How it's gonna be
Cause I don't really know now
I wanna understand!

Maybe I will never be
Who I was before
Maybe I don't even know her anymore
Maybe who I am today
Ain't so far from yesterday
Can I find a way to be
Every part of me,yeah

I don't wanna wait
Too long
To find out where I'm meant to Belong
I've always wanted to be where I am today
But I never thought I'd feel this way

Maybe I will never be
Who I was before
Maybe I don't even know her anymore
Maybe who I am today
Ain't so far from yesterday
Can I find a way to be
Every Part of Me
Every Part of Me

Every Part of Me - Miley Cyrus

AVATAR!

2009-12-30T09:33:00.000-08:00

I FINALLY caught the movie Avatar today, in 3D!! Hahaz! Awesome movie, i have to say the director and producers are just so imaginative and creative lah! Really love the movie.. And to top up the whole experience, i was able to savour 3/4 tub of a LARGE POPCORN.. Hahaz!

I went back for training today, which i ran 10km.. Then did this set, cannot remember the name, but Grace has a terrific name for it.. But if i say it, my blog would be shut down immediately.. HAHAZ!

So today, i spent 1 hour running 10km, 20mins doing drill set and 3 hours stuffing popcorn into my mouth.. So to sum up today, i ran 10km just to eat popcorn.. Awesome is the word..

HAHAZ! =)

Muah brother is back!

2009-12-25T20:36:00.000-08:00

Yipee! My bro is back on the sunny island!! But i have got to work next week, so i will not be able to catch up much with him.. Oh wells, i need the money so that i can spend!

Well, this week has been interesting to me.. As usual, i stayed home most of the time, not going out and all.. I kinda seem to not feel like going out.. And i do not know why.. It seems that i have lost the spontaneous me to just go out and chill.. I seem to prefer the peace of staying home, rotting my butt away.. Oh wells, i am trying to find my inner self..

So this week, i did quite a few things.. I met up with Khairul to treat him a little humble birthday lunch.. I met up with my lovely poly babes and Chaplin, caught up, exchanged Christmas gifts and had a GREAT time.. I am so glad that everytime we meet up, it is a great moment spent together.. I baked pineapple tarts and biscotti with the NEW TEFAL OVEN that my dad got me for my 21st birthday present, made Tiramisu for my god-family, had a VEGETARIAN pre-christmas dinner with my parents (I had a vegetarian turkey and i must say, it tastes better than a REAL turkey!), cooked dinner for my family on Christmas eve (Minestrone soup and cranberry and chicken salad), spent Christmas by watching Bodyguards and Assassins with my mum and dad and went to pay my respects to my grandma on Christmas day.. Well, i guess this is pretty much things that has been done over the week..

Okie, the best way to do this is to post up some photos.. As in really some.. Oh yah, i attended my god-cousin's wedding last Sunday, and i had a great time, with two professionals, Lisa and Charity to have done my make up.. Feel the love babes.. Hope that you all are enjoying your Christmas and camp.. =)

So less talk, more pictures..

Promise me, besties always?

Could not have looked so different without you babes..

Thank you all so much..

Okie, now is the dinners!

Can you believe it is FULLY Vegetarian?! It looks like real meat, taste better than it too!!

This is NOT a DA DA CAI Meal okie, got meat one.. =)

Okie, i think enough photos for now.. Surprisingly i did not take photos of the Tiramisu, Pineapple Tarts and other exciting things this week.. Oh yah, i got a new camera, $600 from my mum for my 21st birthday.. Going to put it to good use.. =)

Meanwhile, take care people.. I will blog more when i feel like it.. For now, i can only use a few songs to express how i feel:
1) Already Gone - Kelly Clarkson
2) Happy - Leona Lewis
3) Lost Then Found - Leona Lewis featuring One Republic
4) Stone Hearts and Hand Grenades - Leona Lewis

So many things going inside of me, Cognitive Dissonance.. I need to find my inner self, like PRONTO!

Spastic women of the year...

2009-12-09T01:55:00.000-08:00

WHAT KIND OF PHOTO IS THIS?! WHO WILL BUY?!

1 week and a few days..

2009-11-29T08:33:00.001-08:00

TIME IS FLYING MAN! 1 week has passed since i came back.. Have not been doing much though cause i was sick, so was like resting at home for a few days.. But i also did come exciting stuff like eat CHILLI and PEPPER CRAB at Jumbo while celebrating my cousin's birthday, watched Menopause the Musical with my mum and dad, finally had my AH PEK ice cream today and other Singapore cuisines!

Met up with Evee on Hari Raya Haji.. It is always so comforting and encouraging to see her.. She treat me to DELICIOUS Hokkien Prawn Mee and Barley.. We had a really great chat, updating one another about ourselves and also listening to one another.. It is really amazing that we do not get to meet often, but when we do, the bond is still as strong and i am sure we can go on and on if time permits.. Hahaz!

Yesterday was a exciting day for me.. Spent half the day with family, had breakfast, then went to Courts and Ikea, then wanted to go have AWESOME vegetarian food at Chinatown but was closed.. So we headed down to Tanjong Rhu for traditional Kaya toast and coffee.. When we reached there, CLOSED! So never mind.. We took a short walk to this coffee shop and i had AWESOME FAN CHOI! And SIEW MAI!! But the Lor Mai Kai was disappointing.. Oh wells, better than nothing! Then had a SUPER AROMATIC cup of kopi.. After that had ICE KACHANG AND CHENG TNG!! Shoikness lah.. My parents love me!! Hahaz..

then in the evening, met up with Candice, Shi Hui and Hazel.. Hahaz.. We ate at Changing Appetites.. I shared Fajitas with Shi Hui, both of us were too full.. Then we all shared a Cookies N Cream MUDPIE! SHOIK LAH!! My first time eating there, not bad!! =) Had a great chat with the babes as always.. Making loads of jokes revolving SHINGZ and BOOMS (Hopefully i spelled them correctly).. HAHAZ!

Today had a GREAT shopping day with my mum! I bought a pair of pumps, a handbag (like SUPER FINALLY).. OH! KFC's Breakfast IS SUPERLICIOUS LAH! I had the eggs and waffles which is DAMN SHOIK! Then my mum likes the american twister/wrap cause got bacon.. The porridge seems really popular too.. I should head there again soon, with both my mum and dad next time..

Tomorrow i have got an interview to go for! So exciting yet nervous!! Part time job as a waitress if i am not wrong.. Well, some people might think, "HUH? You undergraduate then go become waitress ah?" To me, well, it is a DECENT job, and i am only back for 3 months, and it is at a reputable hotel and i will get an income while adding credit to my resume in future.. So why not?

Also thinking of going back to banquet, intending to request if they can allow me to take up a more leadership position or role so that i can learn how to lead and handle matters.. Need to email my manager.. Suppose to meet him, but due to MANY circumstances, seem to not have the fate.. Oh wells, i shall email him soon and see what his response is then..

Okie! I shall head to bed cause i am freaking tired.. Been sleeping late but waking up early.. Oh my, sometimes i am so frustrated that i cannot get back to sleep.. A nice family photo to make my first week back home.. Cannot wait for my brother to be back!

HOME SWEET HOME BABY!

2009-11-20T18:07:00.001-08:00

The noise is officially home!! Okie, actually since Thursday lah.. But was busy doing this and that, unpacking and catching up with my parents so got no time to blog.. Hahaz..

I am SO HAPPY TO BE BACK LAH! THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME!! Woke up to the smell of Char Bee Hoon yesterday morning at 7am! Hahaz.. That is 9am Brissie time... I think my body still not adjusted yet, woke up at 6am today lah! OMG, i can imagine the Campus View babes must be thinking i am crazy, holiday le still wake up so early~

Hahaz.. Okie, i shall get back to slacking around in the house then.. Cheers people! =)

6 more D-A-Y-S!

2009-11-15T04:39:00.001-08:00

I shall start off my entry today with a verse being shared with me:

"Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope." Romans 5:3-4

This is the inspiration of the day.. Everyday in fact.. We go through so much dirt and sucky moments, thinking that why does this have to happen to us? Well, it is the same as making a cake.. If you were to eat EACH of the ingredients such as the flour, butter or eggs on its own, it would be DAMN disgusting.. But when you put them ALL TOGETHER, bake it, it becomes a DELICIOUS cake! This is life, where the elements are being thrown at you, to make you stronger.. The end result, you are able to handle things better, learning more about life, gaining new insights and experiences.. So whenever things get you down, i hope you can remember this verse or phrase, or simply, have a piece of CAKE! =)

I THINK i am super burned out.. I have decided to really STOP studying since 3pm today when i have 3 papers starting from tomorrow to Wednesday.. I think the problem here is that my papers are too far apart, thus after studying since last Wednesday till now, i can no longer take it.. Last night it was like a hint from above to watch TV, cause there were 5 AWESOME movies back to back.. I just decided to relax and watch TV after dinner yesterday.. Well, i guess i deserve it after working so hard for the past week.. I was frantically switching channels, watching Night at the Museum, Material Girls, Monster's Inc, Ever After and Bring It On! Spirit fingers!! Hahaz!

This week has been filled with studying, eating, cooking, studying and more eating.. Well, you need food to keep the brain productive right? And the best thing to eat is DARK CHOCOLATE TIM TAMS! Hahaz.. Also cooked pork rib and black bean soup on Thursday night and Bah Kut Teh last night..

I cannot wait to go home.. Just 6 more days and i will be back in the warm sunny island that i love so freaking much! Got so much things to do, pull my wisdom tooth, find a part-time job, bake, spend time with family and friends, Christmas shopping, wedding to attend, graduation ceremonies to attend, Standard Chartered 10km Marathon to run and many many more!! I am super looking forward to all the activities back home, because i KNOW it is my WELL-DESERVED break after this semester..

Okie, it just sucks when i have this thought lingering at the back of my head, asking me, ARE YOU SURE YOU HAVE FINISHED STUDYING?
This is really irritating me.. So i decided i shall give it a read through before i sleep, and another good recap tomorrow before my paper since it is at 230pm..

Wish me the bestest of luck my friends.. I SUPER need it just to survive the next 3 days.. Have put in my best.. Really i have.. And i really hope that it would reap the results.. =)

Okies, is shall stop here for now! The entry getting a little long.. Hahaz.. Till then, take care people!! The noise and irritating ball of fur is coming back to Singapore!

ARGH!! Exam STRESS!

2009-11-08T05:16:00.001-08:00

OMG! My first paper is in 2 days time and i am still not in the exam mood lah!! Super nervous, excited and worried please!! Anyway Tuesday's paper is damn naoless lah, 20 Short Answer Questions, 2 Essay Questions (total 40 marks).. Short answer need to write 5 to 6 lines, only worth 1 MARK EACH.. WTH right?!

Then next week would be a super hectic week, cause i have 3 papers consecutively from Monday to Wednesday.. Sian to the max, but i should count my blessings that at least it is not all on the same day... So many memory work, so little time! And i thought that spotting questions was easier for us to study, but it is so wrong! With statistics, figures and trends to memorise, do you think it is easy huh!!! Hahaz.. All memory work this semester, next semester got to take Financial Management.. So not looking forward to it after seeing how it is terrorising Joyce, Ming Xian and Xue Ying... Hahaz! But no choice!!

Okie, so i decided to come online to just update my blog.. Have not gone online in 2 days because i do not see a need to.. No projects, i won't even tough my computer... Hahaz! But need to post my weekly blog update!!

This week, i have received feedback on my personality.. I am super thankful for such friends, to keep me on track so that i can be better.. As usual, the snappy Sheryl is back ( in Charity and Lisa terms).. Or my brother calls me the ANAL and Stubborn me.. Die ah, super thought it got better but i was so wrong.. My tone of voice is still very critical and fierce.. Got it from my dad lah.. Super need to change this bad habit of mine!! Need to stop being so critical, more understanding and just less fierce! Like my mum!!

So to those who read my blog, the next time when i snub you in the face unknowingly (which usually is the case), please DO TELL ME!! I NEED such constructive evaluation and feedback to improve and be better! If not i would be disastrous when i go into the working world.. Will be like offending the whole world lah..

To those that i have been so snappy and fierce to, i am TRULY sorry.. I did not mean to.. I really don't... Forgive me?

Okie, time to get back to reality.. Study!

So in 2 weeks time i am going home! In fact, it is 13 days time!! Whoah!! Super high and excited!! But now, i SUPER need to focus on my studies.. Need to memorise the information until overload! But i believe we will all do fine.. =) Must have a level of optimistic views, send out the right signals!! Positive influence!! WE WILL ALL DO WELL!! JIA YOU EVERYONE!! And BEST WISHES!!!

3 more weeks to go!

2009-11-01T04:05:00.001-08:00

WHOAH! 3 more weeks and i am so freaking going home baby!! Super awesome ah!! But first, i super need to be focused and really START studying man! Have been slacking for 2 full weeks and not studied at all despite having 4 papers.. And ALL 4 papers are MEMORY work! OMG!

So this weekend has been SUPER DUPER EXCITING! And i mean LITERALLY! And i also drove in Australia for the very first time! Short journey lah, from school back to home.. But that is not the main focus, the main focus is about celebrating Joyce's birthday! We rented a car and drove to Scenic Rim! It is TRULY BEAUTIFUL lah!

Joyce drove the WHOLE way there, ensuring that we were being kept awake.. It was like a non-stop thrilling ride that would definitely keep you awake lah! It was super funny, dangerous, yet fun! Need to experience yourself then you will feel the thrill man! Hahaz! But not that bad lah, she has improved TREMENDOUSLY in just a few hours? Hahaz.. Really enjoyed myself! Yesterday was truly enjoyable lah! The company, the place, the jokes, the excitement and many more was just too good to be true.. It is such a pity that next semester i would not have the opportunity to have them around to have so much fun with le.. I am so going to miss you all!!

At night we went to the Wildlife Adventure at Gold Coast.. It started off with a buffet dinner and then went to see some animals such as koala, tasmanian devil, wombat, possums and many more! The night ended with a aboroginal performance where i learned a new hand sign which means "spirit of the family".. We all took a photo there and it was a truly memorable experience.. Although there was this SUPER SMART ALEC Singaporean kid that was SUPER irritating lah! Next time my kid like that, i sure slap sia!

Then today we went for DIM SUM! Hahaz! As usual, more food! Then we went to return the car and went to city to shop shop!

This week has passed super fast and it is high time i start studying lah.. Not enough time! With 4 papers and work to handle, i super need to be focused! But you can do it Sheryl! Just look forward to going home!! Let that be your source of motivation!

Enough talks, i shall post a few photos that i LOVE MOST!
the view of Scenic Rim! Am i right?

Our supposedly bush walk with waterfall

Spirit of the family.. You babes are my Aussie Family.. Thank you all so much!

Okie, i shall get back to reality and start studying le.. Meanwhile, take care people.. Please 'boh pi' (pray/bless) me with the strength, motivation and discipline to study so that i can do well in the exams!! Jia you everyone! And babes, THANK YOU ALL FOR THE REALLY AWESOME WEEKEND!! Super rejuvenated, time to get back to reality! LOVES!

To end, I SUPER DUPER MISS CANDICE, SHIHUI, SWEE KEE, HAZEL, CHAPLIN, IAN, RENNIE, KHAIRUL AND OF COURSE MOST IMPORTANTLY, MY FAMILY...

4 more weeks baby!

2009-10-25T07:07:00.001-07:00

Another week has flew past and i am so super done with assignments for this semester!! Now i am just awaiting for the results and it is pretty scary i say.. Well, now it is time to get all geared up and start studying for the upcoming 4 papers that i have in 2 weeks time!

This week has been super fruitful.. With the final chionging of 2 group assignments, going to school for burger, taking of photos, going to King's Garden for AWESOME Chinese Food, baking 3 batches of biscotti, played the first Trivia game in my life, had awesome Passionfruit Lush Chocolate Cake and Vanilla and Chocolate Cheesecake, Brownie from Ming Xian and many many more! It has certainly been fulfilling week with much love, joy, food, happiness and more!!!

Yet again, i am at a point of lost, where i do not know what to do.. As in i have no direction with assignments being cleared, and i refuse to start studying for the exams till revision lecture is over.. Hahaz.. So i decided to bake, clean my room, pack my items and watch movies! Wha, i brought home boxes from work, and i packed some stuffs le.. Hahaz! I am like SO DAMN READY to fly back home now lah!!

I have to start shifting these items to put them somewhere le.. Hopefully Chen Pei's place got enough space for me.. Hahaz! So far got 3 boxes le, i think max will have 5 though.. Ooops! I am just so super excited to go home!! Yet, the thought of coming back here for the last semester is getting quite depressing.. Because i no longer have the Campus View babes with me.. It is going to be so different...

So today i gave them all a mini mouse soft toy each.. To thank them for the really great experience.. To thank them for being part of my journey.. Also to give them my best wishes as they embark on a new journey.. I am really wondering how next semester is going to be like.. No more dinner together, gossip sessions, desserts, bakings and more.. Oh my, it is getting quite scary... But at least got Huai An, so still got A Friend lah ah.. Hahaz.. Like so pathetic sia..

Oh wells, better than nothing i guess!! Should count my blessings, not rant about other stuffs.. Okies, i better head to bed soon.. I have got to work tomorrow and i am going to attempt to make Tiramisu! Wish me luck people!!

CAUSE I JUST CAN'T WAIT TO BE HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =)

DONE!!!

2009-10-22T05:56:00.000-07:00

I AM FINALLY DONE WITH MY ASSIGNMENTS FOR THIS SEMESTER!! WHOAH!!!

So today has been SUPER exciting!! Other than PURPOSELY going to school to eat my beef burger, we also took many many many photos!!

The BURGER GANG!

Beautiful shots in School!!! IPSWICH CAMPUS ROCKS!

Then at night we had dinner at King's Garden! The FEEL OF HOME BABY!

Char Kway Teow, Sweet and Cour Fish, Mapo Tofu, Fried Rice and TANG CHU Pork Slices!!
Also got Duck in Plum Sauce!!

So feel like home! Hahaz! Oh, i also decided to bake raisin and chocolate biscotti today cause i am so done with my assignments.. Food really makes me happy.. =) Now i am super nervous with regards to the results for the assignments...

Oh wells, now it is time to gear up to prepare for the upcoming exams!! JIA YOU EVERYONE!!

I am blessed with friend like this...

2009-10-21T07:26:00.000-07:00

As i am awaiting the final proof reading from Poh Suan and Perlin, i shall blog about the lessons i learnt today... With the campus view babes, i have learnt many valuable lessons and am grateful to each and every of them...

Yiwen:
Today, she pointed out my super bad point, that i love to put in so much information that i end up stepping on my own toes.. This is so true when i write my essays, thinking that quantity is better than quality, this skimming through the points instead of picking a few vital ones to analyse and be focused about it..

I am super grateful that she has taken the effort to point this out to me.. This shows that she cares for me and genuinely wants me to improve in life.. Thank you for being so selfless babe, giving me valuable pointers for me to take in life... I am going to miss the valuable insights that you provide me with, always triggering my brain to think critically and not just skim through.. I am going to miss having the clutz around to be the joy of everyone.. I am going to miss your "你做么这样!" (hopefully this is correct).. I am going to miss your drive in life, because it inspires me to work harder..

Xue Ying:
The super awesome word processor (and i think we ALL can agree on that).. Thank you for taking time out of your super busy schedule to read my assignments, giving me pointers and helping to edit the language when my brain starts to shut down.. I am grateful for the really understanding and helpful you, to help me along my journey rather than let me die... Hahaz..

Thanks for the awesome music that adds life to the house.. Thanks for putting up with my weird habits if i have any (which i think i do).. Thanks for putting up with my super restlessness at time (most of the times i think? =p).. I am going to miss the music around the house when you graduate.. And although sometimes your laughter can get quite creepy when you watch your shows, i know i am going to miss them as i am used to them..

Ming Xian:
You are my food sharing buddy.. And when you turned up with the cappuccino wafer rolls, it just help to brighten my night.. I know this might sound damn lesbian, but sometimes, a little food surprise goes a long way! And you came at the right time when i was so frustrated with myself..

Thank you for being the really awesome and unique you, always so ever-ready to be my food sharing buddy.. From cheap arnotts biscuits to PREMIUM Tim Tams, i am really going to miss this special relationship of ours when you graduate... Thank you for hearing me rant about the whole wide world and being so bitchy when i know i should stop doing that.. Hahaz! Thank you for being my running buddy, coles buddy and the really early riser to start the day...

Joyce:
You are the 开心果of the group.. And the REALLY TALENTED AND AWESOME chef within all of us.. I really respect your philosophy of life, where it is too short, so we should just eat everything we want.. Too short to worry bout so many things in life.. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work, and it has really been awesome to work with you.. I sincerely hope that in future, we would have the opportunity to work together!

Thank you for being the really cheerful and accommodating one amongst us.. I am going to miss your "this is too much!" or "this is ridiculous!" when you graduate.. I am going to miss the daring you that experiments with food yet turns out so delicious everytime! I am going to miss the SANGRIA craze with you when you graduate...

Shuk Wai:

Your passion for Arashi (hope i spell correctly) is just so amazing! I really salute the passion you have for them and i hope that they are able to succeed for a long long time! It really amazes me as to how you can work so well under pressure, meeting tight deadlines and still produce such wonderful results.. You are amazing babe..

Thank you for putting up with this blind bat, sitting at the front of class, right smack in the middle cause i cannot see.. Thank you for teaching us how to make SUPER NICE Chawanmushi and ONIGIRI! Your love and understanding of the Japanese culture and cuisine is just so amazing! And you can speak and read their language too!! Like super wow!! I am going to miss you my Simpsons and Family Guy buddy, it is going to be weird without a cartoon partner when you graduate.. But you must stay positive and expand your social bubble okie?

Thank you babes so much for being here with me on my journey... I am truly blessed and i just want you babes to know that.. Seeing all of you everyday just brightens my day, giving me the strength to move on despite the really screwed project mates that i have sometimes..

Sincerely, i am going to miss you all and writing this entry has made me cry... I am touched to tears, and i just want to say a big
THANK YOU! I LOVE YOU ALL!

5 more weeks to home!

2009-10-18T06:45:00.000-07:00

Okie! School for 2 more weeks, 1 study week, 2 weeks of exams and it is HELLO SUNNY ISLAND!! 5 more weeks till home and i am so looking forward to it!! WHOAH!!!

This week has been rather intensive for me, with loads of projects as usual.. After Thursday this week, i can take a small breather and say i am finally done with the assignments and projects for this semester! However, it is then time for me to start studying for the exams.. Oh my goodness, it is like a never ending cycle!! Hahaz.. But i should count my blessings that i have the opportunity to study overseas!

This week has been great with food too!! Had Tiramisu, Jelly, Sangria, AWESOME Viet Grilled Beef Noodle, Japanese Food, Veal Pasta, Passionfruit Yogurt Ice Cream and more!!! Full of food, now i am so full of fats! Hahaz! But life is too short, so i should just live it!! However, i have not been running for ages and i have a Standard Chartered race in December lah! I better start running after the final submissions this week.. No more excuses to say no time, because no more project i should have more time.. Need to run man, if not go back Singapore, the hot weather is going to kill me halfway through the run... Hahaz..

Oh yeah, tomorrow i am going for a field trip to the CASINO!! Hahaz! Awesome right! It is going to be my FIRST time leh!! So exciting! Hahaz! But before that, i got project meeting at 9am lah... My brains are so fried from the amount of work i have done today.. But i am thankful i have awesome project mates to help me along this journey...

This week has also been filled with emo mo mo sessions from various people.. Sometimes i wonder, why do people go into a emo mode? Don't they know that it affects others? I mean, i also go into emo mode, but i also don't know why i emo.. HAHAZ! I should stop being a b****, but be a nicer person to everyone.. However, sometimes it is so difficult when you are so irritated already.. Aiya, this week i kinda am a little short fused.. Should not be this way, need to kick away that habit!!

Okie, so i am scheduled to fly on the 21st November! Whoah!! I am already counting down since i do not know when.. I think i am the only nut that is so DESPERATE to go back home.. Hahaz.. Nothing wrong mah, miss home loh... Hahaz...

I need to sleep now lah.. Slept for 5 hours last night cause i was chionging project.. Oh wells, better sleep now so i can get about 7 plus hours of sleep hopefully.. Hahaz!!

Cannot wait to be home in Singapore where the sun is shining so ever brightly at me! Where all the love and good food can be found! Looking forward to my eating adventures back in Singapore with my cousin, Ian, Rennie and hopefully my poly babes got time too!! Then soon it is CHRISTMAS people!! WHOAH!!

Okie, i think i am super high now due to lack of sleep.. Good night people! Till then, take care!!!

Another week gone..

2009-10-11T06:01:00.001-07:00

Okie! This week has been really exciting with the release of results for some assignments and clearing two more projects off my hands.. So now i am left with 2 group projects and 4 exam papers... I think my brain is going to grow really big over the exams due to information overload.. Really hope that the lecturers will be generous with their tips... Hahaz!!

So today, i came home after camping over at Joyce Chen's place.. Went there to chiong our F&B project, which was rather productive i would say.. However, we still have loads of editing to do and the introduction, conclusion, executive summary and more more more!! So actually we are not close to done lah.. Sian..

I also got to start doing on my gaming group assignment.. Haiz, it is so tiring that everything is just piling up and i am seriously damn tired.. I really need a day to rest, recuperate and be rejuvenated to start again.. But then again, i do not even have that 1 day lah... My brain has been constantly thinking non-stop for the past months please... Need a big break.. It will come soon, and i know...

So, it is 6 more weeks till home baby!! Now i know my exam le, last day on the 18th, not sure if i should go back on the 20th or 21st.. Although it is just one day, the difference is rather big to me.. Hahaz! I need to faster decide if i want to settle my next semester's accommodation before leaving or come back here le then find.. Got pros and cons lah, either i pay empty rent but secure a venue, or save at least $1800AUD but risk to come here and find.. Aiya, so irritating ah!

Today i had my FIRST OFFICIAL FISH AND CHIPS in Australia.. Hahaz.. It is nice, but SUPER SMALL.. Stupid me, decide to take the snack pack instead of the original size.. Finish eating le still hungry... Then went shopping at Riverlink and bought many items!! I got myself a new dress and a cardigan, but the dress ah, i need to buy a proper inner wear to go with it.. Cause the cut quite low and weird.. See lah, this is what happens when you buy something on impulse..

Today ate ALOT of fruits lah.. High in sugar ah now.. Apple, Pear, Strawberry, Rock Melon, Banana and Prune! And cooked a BIG pot of soup for myself which is what i really need cause tonight is so FREAKING cold lah! Save an awesome portion for tomorrow!!

Today has basically been a slack day for me, in some way, but i can't seem to get projects off my mind.. It just keeps popping into my head and i know i have SO MUCH to do yet i refuse to get started again... I shall rest for the night, and get back to reality tomorrow..

6 more weeks to home Sheryl.. Persevere, press on and be optimistic.. You KNOW that you can do it.. So no use grumbling, instead seek a solution! I am watching CSI but my eyes are closing lah.. I should really go and sleep now.. Till the next entry, take care and love ya all!!

EXAM TIMETABLE IS OUT!

2009-10-09T03:20:00.001-07:00

Okie! So today has been rather exciting.. I got the results back for my Global Culture Essay and Presentation... My essay got 25.5/30 and the presentation is 15.5/20.. So overall, 41/50, the other 50% is going to come from the exam...

Talking about exam, the exam timetable is out lah!!

10th November 2009
TOUR 2001
Tourism and Leisure Behaviour
0800 at Ipswich

16th November 2009
HOSP 3003
Food and Beverage Management
1430 at Ipswich

17th November 2009
HOSP 3000
International Gaming Management
1430 at Ipswich

18th November 2009
TOUR 2000
Global Cultures and Tourism
0800 at St Lucia

Oh my goodness!! Super back to back can! But i should be happy that at least i do not have 2 papers on the same day.. However, my last paper is at St Lucia at 8am in the morning lah! I seriously do not know how i am going to make my way to school.. Maybe i should stay at a friend's place.. Should try asking if i can take it at Ipswich.. I am the only nut among the Campus View babes to have 4 papers lah.. Sian to the max can! Somemore all is memorising work! ARGH!!

Just hoping that my lecturers and tutors are going to be generous with the tips.. Like SUPER generous... =) That would really make my day!

Then should i go back to Singapore earlier leh? Cause i got a job lobang and my parents would love it for me to go back earlier.. But then again this is the 'last' opportunity that the 6 Campus View babes would have the opportunity to travel... In such a dilemma now! ARGH!

8th October

2009-10-08T06:04:00.001-07:00

YIPEE! Just got back my gaming essay and i got 26/30 for it! Yeah! This proves that it has been worth the intensive research babe! Yeah!!

Now awaiting results from 2 presentation, 1 Culture Essay, 1 Tourism & Leisure and Behaviour Essay (to submit tomorrow)...

Then need to start working on 2 group assignments, 1 Gaming and 1 Food & Beverage....

Then 4 papers to go..

AND IT IS HOME SWEET HOME BABY! As much as some might dread the end of the semester, the super loser me is actually looking forward to it! Hahaz..

Maybe cause i am really sick of working with useless people.. Sometimes, sticking with your own people is the best, but then again, what would you learn from sticking to the same group time and time again.. At least i can proudly say i have worked with different people and went through different shit... At the end of the day, as long as i have done my best, all WILL be fine...

Get back and stop blogging Sheryl.... JIA YOU!

October is here!!

2009-10-04T03:46:00.000-07:00

Yipee! Finally October is here! Which means i am 1 month closer to home baby! Yeah!

I just came back from Sydney, okie maybe not just but this morning.. This week has been quite a hectic week.. With chionging of project, working and traveling.. Although traveling should be happy and relaxed, it did not really seem for my case.. Could not stop worrying about my projects and also did not have enough time to do loads of things.. Technically speaking, i only went for 2 full days, in which 1 and a quarter day was RAINING lah.. Dampen the mood only...

Wha, Sydney is a FOOD HEAVEN please! I had ALOT of food and i can feel so much bigger in size now lah! Hahaz! I am a sucker for Chinese cakes, and i bought s0o0o0o0o many and finished them all lah! Got Char Siew Pau, Hazelnut Cream Sponge Cake, Coffee Cake, Walnut Butter Cake, Mooncake and many more!!! Then also had AWESOME Macadamia Flavoured Pancakes at Pancakes on the Rocks..

Had my fix of SALMON!! Had not ate salmon in AGES and i 1 X GOOD ONE had a WHOLE cutlet of grilled salmon and shared salmon sashimi with Clement.. SHOIKNESS to the MAXIMUM please! Hahaz! Also had AWESOME chocolate at Max Brenner's Chocolate Cafe, Lindt Cafe and Taiwan Food!! See, all the food, how to not grow fat right?

But there was one that did not score so well, and that is the Hurricane Grilled Ribs.. I think it is SUPER OVERRATED lah! The pork rib was SO SMELLY! You know that disgusting pork smell? It was FILLED with that smell.. Then the Beef, no taste, not juicy.. NOT NICE! Paid $21 AUD for it, super not worth it.. I personally feel that Cafe Cartel's $13.90 SGD St Louis Pork Ribs can win this atas place hands down.. But oh well, i guess it is up to one's preference... Though if you ask me, i would NOT recommend you to go..

So want to see pictures can see from my facebook! Hahaz..

Okie, it is so time to get back to reality.. Got presentation this Wednesday and nothing has been finalised yet.. This Friday also got individual submission but i feel like a lost bird again.. Super depressing.. Then 2 more week from now got 2 group submissions coming up and we haven't started yet.. Oh my goodness! Enough time or not?! Hahaz.. Stress ah!!!

Once the project stress is over, time to start studying for exams.. WHA! Sian man.. Hahaz..

OH! But i have something to look forward to and that is the TAIWAN TRIP with my PARENTS! Awesome ah!! Muahahaz! Finally i get to go Taiwan! But now 90% confirm, so better not hold my hopes too high for now.. Hahaz.. Still, it is very exciting!

I have so much to blog, so much to comment, so much to write about.. But i am really very tired.. Woke up super early to catch my flight back this morning, then have been doing rubbish stuff till now.. Why do i always lack the discipline to get started and cracking leh? Haiyo, need to kick this habit..

Anyway, i am just glad that the Campus View babes are back! Like at least there is more sound, live and laughter around! =)

Okie, i shall head off to bed early tonight and start early tomorrow.. Need to continue pressing on, no more time to fool around! Jia You Sheryl! Go Go Go! You can do it one!

7 more weeks to home! WOOOHOOOOO!!

8 more weeks till home..

2009-09-27T07:57:00.001-07:00

Okie! The mid-semester break is FINALLY here!! Though it is not really MIDWAY through, but better than nothing lah ah.. However, there are more submissions coming up and i desperately need to start on my work lah! Got Tourism Leisure Behaviour presentation on the 7th October, Tourism Leisure Behaviour individual essay due on 9th October, Food and Beverage group submission on 21st October and International Gaming Management group essay due on 22nd October! ARGH!!

On a more cheerful note, i am going to Sydney baby! Leaving on 1st October evening and coming back 4th October morning.. Technically speaking, i am only spending 2 full days in Sydney.. But oh wells, better than nothing right?! Hahaz! We are intending to go eat pancakes, seafood, see Chinatown, Opera House and many more exciting adventures! Muahahaz!

This week has been interesting.. Met Mr Poh and gang on Friday.. Had a awesome chicken burger for lunch in school, then went to Kai Wen's place before heading to South Bank.. Had the chocolate filled banana which was REALLY GOOD and Rum n Raisin Cold Rock ice-cream! SHOIKNESS to the max please! =)

Then Saturday had project meeting with Joyce Chen to start the day.. Seriously, it has been a loooooooooooong time since i felt like i was doing a project as a group even though there was only two of us.. Hahaz! Then went to work, slogged my ass off as one of my colleagues was HAPPILY chit-chatting lah! Then came home, showered, wanted to cook but my tummy started to have this cramped feeling.. Wha lau, i tahan from 8pm to 12am until i cannot take it le, then went to ask Ang Wei Qian for help.. He was nice enough to help me contact Dylis and they both escorted me to the Ipswich Hospital..

Then the real nightmare started.. Went to the A&E, had to register, take blood pressure then was given 2 panadol cause they are PAIN-KILLERS.. Then i was asked to go out and wait.. Then I was freaking in pain for 4 another hours and gave up waiting for the doctor.. They say due to BUSY NIGHT, that is why so slow.. NAH BEH, I SWEAR THEY ONLY HAD LIKE 6 PEOPLE INFRONT OF ME LAH! BUSY WHAT SHIT?! This is going to come up to $185 AUD, for 2 panadol, 1 cup of water and 4 hours of waiting!

I have concluded, the doctors here are 没有用的家伙! This made me miss Singapore even more, appreciating the wonderful efficiency and professionalism that we have.. Super disappointed lah..

So now, i have 8 more weeks till i am home! I am going to start counting down again because i SERIOUSLY cannot wait to go back home! I miss my family, friends and just the wonderful small yet powerful country! I am trying to find reasons to like this place.. I seriously need to find some to make my life better...

Jia you Sheryl.. Just channel your energy and focus on your academics now.. Get your projects and presentation done up and well, cause you know you can do it..

Meanwhile, take care my family and friends.. I just miss you all so much! CANNOT WAIT TO GO HOME!!!

Officially 21 years old!

2009-09-20T07:34:00.001-07:00

Today has been memorable and emotional for me...

First and foremost, i want to thank all my family member who have put up with me for the past 7665 days that i have existed on planet earth! I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful family and no words can express how greateful i am to all of you!!!

Secondly, it is to thank all my friends from Springfield to Temasek Polytechnic to now... Life has been super exciting with all of you unique people in my life!! Thank you all so so so much!!

Most Importantly for today (Other than my parents and brother):
Joyce, Ming Xian, Shuk Wai, Xue Ying and Yi Wen! THANK YOU BABES FOR GOING THROUGH SO MUCH EFFORT TO PLAN THIS 21ST BIRTHDAY ACTIVITY FOR ME TODAY! So sorry if i keep niam-ing that such a waste that 2009/2009 is such a nice date yet i cannot be back in Singapore.. The activity we did today, IT IS PRICELESS LAH!! I am super grateful to have you babes here.. And i know i can get quite bad sometimes, i apologise for that.. Sorry if i have ever offended you babes in any way! But i am super duper satisfied and happy with the plan that you babes have come out with.. Super touched in fact!

So it has been super emotional as i am OFFICIALLY AN ADULT! Although i do not have my family and super close friends to celebrate with me physically, i know they do spiritually.. Moreover, i am surrounded with a group of unbelievable babes that have went ALL OUT to arrange such wonderful activities for me! WHAT MORE CAN I ASK FOR?!

Okie, i will blog a proper one soon.. Cause i am super tired and my whole world is till spinning after the boating activity today.. Till then. Happy Birthday to me on 2009/2009!

BIGGEST SURPRISE EVER!

2009-09-19T06:30:00.000-07:00

Today has been REALLY REALLY EXCITING! It is the BESTEST way to celebrate the last day of being at age 20! With the help from the Campus View babes (Joyce, Ming Xian, Xue Ying and Yi Wen), my dear son managed to give me the BIGGEST SURPRISE EVER!

The day started all fuzzy, with me being told to bring this and that, then we took a train to Fortitude Valley and had brunch at Campos Cafe.. IT WAS AWESOME LAH! I had a 4 stack ricotta and buttermilk pancake with vanilla mascrapone, maple syrup and topped with orange compote.. I MANAGED TO FINISH 2 and a 1/2 THICK PANCAKES LAH! With more taxing of food from one another.. OMG, THE FOOD IS REALLY REALLY GOOD! We really ate to our fill!

The wonderful brunch team!

Posing with MX's MochaMy ICE COFFEE!

BeforeAfter!

Then we walked aimlessly to my next surprise, which is that we rented a car! Then we drove down to Astor Metropole hotel where I THOUGHT we were going to stay there.. I SERIOUSLY DID LAH! Until we kinda were waiting aimlessly in the lobby that i kinda figured out maybe we were not staying there, but meeting someone instead.. Then i was told to go out and i saw these two ladies that looked REALLY familiar, but i just cannot remember... UNTIL I TURNED TO MY RIGHT, OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I SERIOUSLY COULD NOT BELIEVE MY EYES PLEASE!!!! IT WAS KHAIRUL! RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY EYES! MY DEAR GOD SON WAS REALLY PHYSICALLY IN FRONT OF ME!!!!
This photo best expresses how touched i am...

Out of joy and shock, i cried.. Gave each other a good hug to start our exciting day.. HAHAZ! It was REALLY a SURPRISE LAH! I cannot imagine how much it must have cost him to take a plane here JUST TO CELEBRATE MY BIRTHDAY WITH ME!! THANK YOU SON!! No words can really truly express how happy, shocked, touched, excited and all the positive feelings you can ever find in the dictionary i am lah!

The plan was to go to DreamWorld, but due to time constraints, we changed our plans to Mt Cootha instead.. Went up there, enjoyed 2 scoops of ice-cream in the breeze while chatting, catching up with one another and stuff.. It was just so unbelievable! There were some points of time i felt like i was in Singapore, that is why Khairul is with me.. Then i would snap back and be like "OMG, he REALLY flew down to bring home to me!"

Thank you son...

What more can i ask for? I am so blessed to have such a thoughtful, loving and AWESOME son lah please.. I am so so so happy!! Brought him around the city and then headed back to his hotel.. Then went for dinner with his real mum and grandma.. We went to eat Korean fod where we ordered so much and ate to our fill.. I SWEAR I HAVE NOT EATEN SO MUCH FOR SO LONG LAH! My stomach is still bursting with food! Then after that i brought them around to South Bank and we headed back to the hotel where Xue Ying and babes came to pick me up to come home!

Before i left, i hugged Khairul's mum, grandma and him.. It was a short hug, but it was really so warm, it felt like home.. Promised them that i will visit when i am back in Singapore.. I am truly blessed to have known people like them, and i am truly truly touched..

Son, i really do not know how much i can thank you.. I really do not know what else i can say.. I really do not know how to express how elated i am to have you here today.. To have you in my life.. All i can say are three simple words: I LOVE YOU... I love the way you cheer me up when i am down, i love the way you entertain me with your stories, i love the way you look me in the eye when we talk, i love the way you make me feel when i am with you, i love the way you are so natural with me and vice versa, i simply love being with you and the wonderful person that you are.. Thank you so much son.. I am sorry to not be able to go DreamWorld with you, but no worries, i am sure we will have many more opportunities where we can travel together and have more fun! After all, when we are together, does it even matter where we are?! Hahaz!

Campus View babes, i will dedicate an entry for you babes tomorrow, after my exciting journey that starts at 730am in the morning.. But for now, i just want to say a BIG THANK YOU to you all, for helping Khairul in planning this surprise, making it the BESTEST, MOST AWESOME and simply just so WONDERFUL way to celebrate the last day before officially turning into an adult! I love you all...

YIPEEE!

2009-09-13T07:32:00.001-07:00

OH MY GOODNESS! I just love the number 20! Not only does my birthday fall on that day of the month of September, i am going to attend a wedding of my God Cousin on the 20th December! YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! SO LOOKING FORWARD TO IT NOW LAH!! Even though it is still erm, a few months away.. Hahaz!

Okie, so another week has passed and i have been busy with school projects as usual.. Once again, i have let school work take over my social life and i missed out on my ONE AND ONLY Riverfest.. But at least i managed to join in the fun by watching it on television? Hahaz! Loser lah, but i think it is better than nothing...

It is so ridiculous that the lecturers and tutors here do not sing in the same tune.. It is like one say this, while the other say that.. Because of such miscommunication, it has lead to me REWRITING my essay for the BLOODY FOURTH TIME lah.. Irritated and pissed, but i shall just suck it up, do my best and finish it asap..

This week has been rather fast, with going to Sizzler on Tuesday to meet the marketing director as we are doing a project for them.. Had a great salad buffet after meeting him and then headed home... Other than that and going to St Lucia on Friday for my lesson and presentation meeting, i have pretty much been stuck in Ipswich, in my room, school or working at the cafe.. So this week not very exciting, nothing much to blog about...

Now for happy things in life!!

TODAY, LIKE NOW, is the 21st Birthday of my bestie Charity Tan!!! Same as my situation, she has a submission 1 day AFTER her birthday, which means that you will super be worrying about the submission BEFORE AND DURING your birthday! Hahaz!

But babe, cheer up, cause WE WILL PULL THROUGH! And with an awesome bestie LISA by your side, everything is going to be AWESOME AH! Hahaz! Wishing you a very happy 21st babe, i hope you like the card that i sent to you.. I miss you and Lisa loads, and as usual, i am counting down every week cause i know i am closer to home... So best wishes and jia you yeah!! You and Lisa are always being loves, missed and thought by me...

My brain is super super duper tired from thinking and churning out words to form sentences.. It is really blank and i think it desperately needs rest.. Oh wells, working tomorrow from 1130am to 2pm, think i better go sleep before i start to be a blur cock..

I shall head off to bed now.. Till then, take care everyone!! Going home in 10 weeks time! (Hopefully can be sooner) YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Beautiful Dates..

2009-09-10T01:04:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was 09/09/09, had steamboat to celebrate the moment...

Today i came across this article from Channel News Asia

366 couples in Singapore tie the knot on 09/09/09
By Gladys Ow, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 09 September 2009 2353 hrs

SINGAPORE: 366 couples in Singapore tied the knot on Wednesday, the ninth day of the ninth month of 2009.

The number is the second highest in a decade and five times as many compared to an average day. It is less than the current record of 765 couples set on 7 July, 2007.

Newly-wed couples like Simon Wong and Jennifer Lim chose 09/09/09, hoping that the date would bring longevity to their weddings and lives.

The number nine is considered auspicious for the Chinese, as it sounds similar to 'jiu, jiu', the Chinese word for 'long-lasting'.

Apart from the nice ring to the date 09/09/09, there are practical reasons for getting a marriage certificate on this particular date.

"It is easy for him (the groom) to remember. So, no reason for him to forget any (wedding) anniversary gift," said Jennifer Lim.

Even though the date coincides with the Hungry Ghost Month on the lunar calendar, many did not see that as an issue.

"For the lunar seventh month, we don't consider it a concern because this is not a Chinese ceremony. We'll do it by next year," said groom Chua Yih Puoh.

But the Registry of Marriages said the potential record-breaking date to watch out for is the 20th of September - written as 20-09-2009 on paper.

It also coincides with the eighth month of the lunar calendar - the number eight is considered by the Chinese as auspicious. More than 600 couples have already registered to get hitched on that day.

09-09-09 is also popular with parents welcoming their newborn. At least three hospitals said they delivered double the usual number of babies.

For Mr and Mrs Buay, who coincidentally also celebrated their sixth year of marriage on Wednesday, their bundle of joy is perhaps the best anniversary gift. And as if the series of nines on Wednesday isn't enough, their little one was born at exactly 9.09am!

Raffles Hospital said of the 18 babies born there on Wednesday, nine were induced through Caesarean upon the parents' request.

Obtained from: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1003933/1/.html

20/09/2009, is a Sunday, also Hari Raya Puasa falls on that day, it is MY 21st BIRTHDAY.. But, i am not able to celebrate it in Singapore.. I know i cannot do anything about it, and i know whining would not help at all.. But tell me seriously, isn't it such a wonderful date?

If only i was in Singapore, i would hold one hell of a party filled with food, fun and booze.. Although i am not going to drink... Oh wells, this is life right? It does not always go your way... I should count my blessings, that in my lifetime, i have such an opportunity to have such a beautiful date to mark my 21st birthday.. Even if there are no celebrations or whatsoever, at least it did happen in my lifetime.. And such things happen once in a lifetime for some, none at all for many.. So suck it up Sheryl.

Oh wells, since i cannot do anything, then i hope all my fellow 20th September birthday mates are able to have a memorable birthday then! Especially to Miss Wu Ruo Ting, Devane and Muslim. =)

Month of SEPTEMBER!

2009-09-06T06:12:00.001-07:00

YEAH! SEPTEMBER IS HERE! MY FAVOURITE MONTH! Mainly cause my birthday falls in this month! HAHAZ!

1 week of September has passed, and yet i missed by bestie's 21st Birthday Celebration.. Haiz.. I guess this is part and parcel of studying overseas away from home, family and friends.. But oh wells, there are positive things to look forward to in life! So this month, is DEFINITELY a good month for me cause on the 2nd September, i had s0o0o0o0o0o many awesome good stuff!

So it all started on 2nd September, in the morning i received a call, that i got the cafe job! Thanks Joyce for telling me about the lobang and introducing me to the cafe! I am OFFICIALLY working in Australia! Going to make the best out of this opportunity to learn as much as i can and gain as much exposure and experience that i can! Then! After that i had a gaming lesson and was given a scratch-it ticket cause i answered a questions being asked by my tutor.. AND I WON $4!! Hahaz! Okie lah, although small amount, BUT STILL MONEY LEH! What a great way to start the month! Then at night went for this MILE event held by the school.. And then there was this draw for the iPod.. And i am on a lucky strike.. So i dumped my name in.. And they called Shirley a few times, but i was busy talking to my tutor, so i kinda felt rude to go up and ask them about it.. Cause you know, people often call Sheryl as Shirley.. HAHAZ!. But oh wells, nevermind then... Wishful thinking of mine... So here are some pictures that we took!

this is some awesome cute tomato!

And the OCBC Representative of the Year 2009 Award goes to..... =p

Then Friday i started my first day of work! It was not bad, reminds me of Petit Cafe and Culinary Science in TP days.. Was doing stewarding lah.. Hahaz! Managed to learn some stuff and live Charity's dream of pushing buttons on the cash register.. HAHAZ! So i worked on Saturday as well and tomorrow i am going to work again! Muahahaz!

Oh yah! Have been making myself AWESOME muesli, ham sandwiches, fruit salad and improvised instant noodles for breakfast/lunch/dinner!

Today has been a SUPER hungry day for me! Hahaz! Ate biscuit, tim tam, bread, grapes, pear, orange and a really satisfying ice cream after the hardwork of washing and hanging the clothes..
Spam the clthoes to the MAX limit!
OH! I also bought another plant from the Sunday Market this morning when i went with Ming Xian.. Then today, i also attempted and suceeded in cooking chicken porridge and BEE HOON! Hahaz! See the picture and you will know how delicious it is! Xue Ying eat until so unglam! =p

So, it has been a rather interesting and exciting week for me.. With more submissions coming and me busy with everything else except getting my work done.. HAHAZ! I so need to find the drive that i had last semester.. But i always remember what my brother tell me.. Results are just a factor, enjoying the whole process is more important.. And this semester, i have really been able to do more, with bakings, cookings, picnics, steamboat, attempting new dishes and many more.. So far, it has been a really exciting semester for me..

And so with the Brisbane Festival coming this week and the beautiful day of 09/09/09, many more exciting adventures awaits me.. So till then, take care and keep an eye for my next post!

12 more weeks to home!!

2009-08-30T07:07:00.000-07:00

Hahaz! Once again, Sheryl is going to start her countdown to home! Can't deny the fact that i am a home person.. Hahaz.. Proud to be one in fact! So yeah! Okie, this week has been SUPER exciting lah.. And here it goes..........................

Monday: Baked Biscotti cause i just felt like doing it again as you can see from my previous post... Then at night cooked super POTENT prawn mee soup and Char Kway Teow...

Tuesday: Woke up early as i had to meet my lecturer.. Showered and startedt to freak out as i was having rash all over my limbs.. Then went to school, met my lecturer to discuss my F&B submission that i did not do so well.. Then i went to the library intending to do work, but started to scratch like a mad dog with fleas!! Cannot take it le went to see the school nurse whom also got a shock of her life! HAHAZ! Then she gave me some medicine to eat, referred me to the doctor.. So Aaron was kind enough to give me a ride and YI Wen went with me!!

STUPID SHIT! I am allergic to BANANA PRAWNS.. LIKE WTH LAH!! That is what triggered such a big reaction.. Then ah, i have to say, the doctors here, i really question their qualifications lah.. Allergy can be skin reaction, don't need to be swollen mucus glands then suffocate what... Waste $50...

Wednesday: Had lessons from 9am to 2pm, then had the SUPER recommended BURGER by Joyce from school! So i had a BEEF BURGER and it was AWESOME LAH!! $5.40 for it cause i added cheese.. DAMN SHOIK! As you can see from the photos below! =)

Thursday: Did nothing much.. Wrote my essay which has too much words now.. So irritating...

Friday: Had lesson in St Lucia till 2pm.. Then went to meet Ming Jun and Ancella to collect my bridge to brisbane marathon race pack.. Lucky me, had his help.. The place was really some ulu pandan place lah.. And the race pack, only got race info and a pair of shoelace.. LOSERVILLE... Then went for a cup of good aromatic coffee to chillax after getting the race pack..

Then night time i met Xue Ying, went for nice awesome bubble tea!! First time try, Winter Melon and Lemon Green Tea with Aiyu Jelly.. SHOIKNESS TO THE MAX! Also, I wear nice nice to school for first time leh! =)

Then we headed to this Singapore Buzz event where Hossan Leong was being invited to come and perform.. Met Benedict at the hotel.. HOSSAN LEONG IS SUPER FUNNY AND TALENTED LAH! He is really good please! So honoured to have went for the event.. Then after that there was buffet food! WHA! Got Nasi Briyani, Nasi Goreng, Sambal Belachan, Tau Kua with Beans in Chilli Sauce, Rojak, Gula Melaka Sago and MANY MORE! DAMN NICE PLEASE AND IT IS FREE!! Hahaz!!

Saturday: Continued to work on my gaming essay.. Which i seriusly am very pek chek cause i got too much words and info.. Then i started to pack my stuff and get ready for my race on Sunday.. Was heading to Chen Pei's place for dinner.. So Chen Pei whipped up a GOOD MEAL for me lah, with just a microwave! AMAZING! Once again, please look at the pictures!

Awesome Cream Cheese and Berries Dessert!

Sunday: BRIDGE TO BRISBANE Run 2009! Did a 10km event with my TP coursemate, Grace and her 3 other males friends.. It was amazing lah.. Got people dress up as clowns, star wars the white colour army, batman, Flintstone, Mario and MANY MORE! The weather was going easy on us, with nice breeze and not too scorching sun.. Wha, FIRST time i run ah, guys never pang sei the girls leh! In fact they ran with us for the WHOLE 10km lah! Really eye opener! Really proud of Grace that she has completed her first official marathon! =)

These are the pictures taken today!!

Before the Run.. =)

After the run!

Then i came home, had lagsane for lunch, then had nice orange and strawberry.. Decided to cook sago green bean soup as requested by Ming Xian.. Even though the weather was hot, i think the green bean soup felt refreshing in someway, like internally.. Hahaz.. Then i went to shower, while waiting for my hair to dry i went to eat yogurt and apple.. Hahaz.. Hair dry le slept for 2 hours.. Woke up being hungry and cooked dinner.. Hahaz.. Today simple sleep and eat man... Never do work at all lah.. OOPS! Hahaz!

So now, another week has passed.. And i want to sleep le..My eyes are burning man.. Sleep early, tomorrow wake up early to do work.. Cannot slack anymore le..

OH MY GOODNESS!! The lightning is damn bright and the thunder is damn loud! Going to storm at Ipswich! And I AM HUNGRY AGAIN! Hahaz... Shall go sleep le.. Uploading so many photos to use up my internet.. HAHAZ!

Till then, take care everyone!! I miss you all and i am going to work hard, perservere and do well!! Then can happy happy go back Singapore and enjoy! =)

Randomness in a Day...

2009-08-24T07:29:00.000-07:00

YEAH!! It is FINALLY getting hotter!! Think i am the only idiot here that is so looking forward to the hot weather.. HAHAZ! SHOIK AH!!

So today, i don't know why could not sleep anymore, so decided to wake up at 730am and get the day started.. Then i remember Shuk Wai saying that she don't like nuts, Joyce also don't really like nuts, and I remember Xue Ying don't like some nuts (but could not remember which one)... So i decided to bake Chocolate Biscotti for them! Then can cater to a wide target market.. HAHAZ!

So i started the morning with baking and filled the whole house with the aroma of the Biscottis! Muahahaz! Then after that Ming Xian came up to make Bread and Butter pudding for Joyce too!! See, Joyce is so being loved at Campus View! =)

Enough talking, more photos!! =)

ATAS Chocolates being used!

Feel the LOVE!!

Then Bread and Butter Pudding!

Then had Hungry Jack's Breakfast Wrap for lunch! Thanks Joyce and Xue Ying! So feel the love!! =)

Then i started to touch on my Gaming Essay and the weather just got hotter, turning the house into a incubator till i could feel my eyes burning.. So i decided to take a nap and woke up in a sweat cause i refuse to on the air-conditioner.. HAHAZ! Then continued with my work again till the other babes came home and we went to Woolworths to get some groceries..

Came home, cooked PRAWN MEE NOODLE SOUP and CHAR KWAY TEOW!! OMG, SUPER SINGAPORE CAN! Although not very nice lah, but then again, you are away from home.. Better than nothing right.. Hahaz.. Also has Sambal Prawns and Cajun Grilled Prawns!! Then eat le now i got stomachache.. 3rd time le, i really cannot take Australian prawns.. Damn sad... So here are some MORE pictures!!

Got Hawker Feel not?

Then now, i am SUPPOSED to like write my Gaming Essay le, but have not churned out anything since Friday.. NEED TO STOP PROCRASTINATING!! ARGH!!!

OH! Did the most random thing today!! I just sign up for the Bridge to Brisbane Run this weekend!! HAHAZ! 10km! So long never run le, one times good one run 10km in the hot weather! Good luck to me man!! =)

Fruitful week...

2009-08-23T07:35:00.001-07:00

Okie! So yet again, another week has passed and it has been rather exciting ah! We attempted to make new things this week and it was a success!! Hahaz!

Although i am not really happy with my results regarding my F&B 1st Submission.. Haiz, put in so much effort and thoughts, but the result like shit.. Going to see my lecturer on Tuesday to review it and see where i am improve.. Of course i would love a new grading, but most importantly, i want to know where i am lacking of and where i can improve.. So yeah..

Tuesday I had JAPANESE RICE BALLS for lunch! Made by Shuk and Ming Xian with love!! Super simple yet heartwarming and delicious!

Then for F&B lesson, I had a CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP! Hahaz! YES, managed to try 6 different types of AWESOME chocolates lah! Really love the lesson!!

Chocolate in the mouth!

Wednesday night after dinner, Joyce, Ming Xian and me felt restless, so we decided to make chocolate nutty bars and chocolate cornflake clusters! DAMN NICE CAN!! Hahaz! Simple and super uber shoik lah!! Can make in Singapore!! =)

Thursday was exciting too with pancakes for breakfast! And i attempted to make strawberry compote and I must say, it is AWESOME ah! Hahaz! Success!! Had a great breakfast to start the day!! Then in the evening Joyce and Xue Ying left for Sydney le... To enjoy SEAFOOD!

Friday i went to DFO after lesson!! But as usual, prepare ALOT of money to go and shop, but i only spent $12 in total.. $10 on a pair of black Cotton On shorts, and $2 on a birthday card.. Hahaz.. That is all leh! So disappointing right... But it was okie lah. =)

Saturday lunch i attempted to cook beef stir fry noodles.. To me it is quite nice lah, not sure about the other babes.. Hahaz!

Filled with beef, capsicum, carrot, brocolli, mushroom and noodles!

Then at night we had SUSHI!! AWESOME SIMPLE SUSHI with Crabstick, Cucumber, Tuna, Corn, Sausage, Wasabi, Mayo and Light Soya Sauce!! DAMN SHOIK LAH! After dinner we watched the rugby match between All Blacks and Wallabies! OH YEAH! ALL BLACKS WON!! Hahaz! Ming Xian and me got rather excited during the match, it was quite funny.. HAHAZ! See men fly, feeling excited for them, feeling pain for them when you see them bleeding or getting squashed and stuff.. Hahaz! Here are some Sushi Photos!

My First Attempt..

2nd attempt looks better!

Enjoying the Sushi!

Yum yum!!

Yi Wen actually wraps great sushi!

Sunday! Which is today, did a little work, more slacking.. Hahaz.. Went to Coles with Ming Xian to get groceries and the DRUMSTICK STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM that is on offer! Then had SUPER SALTY Oyakudon for dinner.. Sorry babes and Huai An! =( Did not estimate properly... Before that, was baking Almond and Cranberry Biscotti as requested by Joyce! Hahaz.. I hope she do not have access to my blog till she is home tomorrow morning to see the biscottis on the table.. Hahaz..

Biscotti anyone?

The biscotti a little fail though, think i never bake long enough the first round, so when i cut it, it was still quite mushy.. Come out look quite mashed up.. HAHAZ!! Ooops!

Hahaz.. As you can see, i decided to upload photos to use up my internet.. HAHAZ! This week is going to be exciting too!! Need to get started on 3 other essays and 2 presentations... So yeah..

Oh! Was damn happy when my mum called today! Little short updates that just brightens my day! So i have said enough for this entry.. Looking forward to this week, cause it means another week closer to home! Hahaz.. Okie lah, i am also enjoying myself here with the Campus View babes! Hahaz..

Till the next entry, take care my family and friends.. LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH!! This has been an exciting week and i have truly enjoyed myself!

Remember: Whatever that does not kill you only makes you stronger! =)

3 weeks into Australia...

2009-08-16T05:30:00.000-07:00

Okie, so 3 weeks have pass since i reached here.. This week has been super exciting with Ekka starting the week and ending with Chicken Rice for dinner.. Hahaz!

Monday: Ekka! Had the AWESOME Dagwood Dog (sausage wrapped in dough and fried), saw many animals, took loads of photos, had Chicken Pau and AMAZING fireworks to end the night!! Had a really great time that day...

Tuesday: Food and Beverage Management lesson.. Had wine tasting in class and tried 4 wines, 2 whites and 2 reds.. How interesting right my lesson!!

Wednesday: It was raining HAIL STONES for like 5 minutes! Hahaz! Then i went to meet Felicia at the city where we went for nice Japanese food and had a great catch up!

Thursday: Had no school.. Went to Riverlink in the late afternoon and ended up till late at night.. Hahaz.. Bought a pair of leggings!! Hahaz!!

Friday: Had school and went to have nice Thai food after managing to squeeze 7 people in a 5 seater car.. Hahaz! OH! I SAW MOONCAKES! GOT DURAIN, PANDAN, LOTUS, RED BEAN and the NUT one!! OMG!! I was so tempted to buy lah! But managed to curb the craving cause later buy le not nice then it will be very disappointing.. HAHAZ!

Saturday: Went for a morning run with Ming Xian.. It was a great way to start my day! Then did some work, had lunch and then started to slack again.. Hahaz.. Made Chicken Pie in the night under the supervision and leadership of Chef Xue Ying! The pie was SUPER GOOD LAH!! Go back Singapore i can make, provided you provide me with an oven! Hahaz!!

Sunday: Woke up, had nice biscuits brought from Singapore and a cup of tea to start my day.. Then cooked barley, made some cards for the Campus View babes, then had a black forest tim tam (which i kinda think it does not seem so nice anymore leh)! Then had lunch which is the leftover pie from yesterday.. Then went out to get some scrapbooking items, ended up getting some stuff to make for myself.. Like so loser right.. Hahaz!! Then went to Riverlink again to get some groceries and to print stuffs.. Then came home, had AWESOME French Onion soup made by Joyce.. Then prepared dinner and had dinner.. Yi Wen made REALLY DELICIOUS Chicken Rice.. Then wash up, had some Ming Xian Famous Savoury Dessert and then slack.. So today has been a self-procliamed holiday where i seriously did NOTHING with regards to school work..

Oh my goodness, i DESPERATELY need to get started on my work lah.. I have been procrastinating for the whole week le.. This is really bad.. OH! And i got a job! Working with Joyce at this cafe near our place.. AWESOME ah!! Hopefully i can cope with work and school work.. But as what my brother says, when you get more busy and stressed, things will get done better.. So i really hope so! Hahaz!!

I miss home.. Miss my family, miss my friends.. Miss the AHM run today.. Well done to everyone who completed it!! Remember to hydrate and stretch okie!!

Tomorrow is the start of a new week, I NEED TO REALLY GET STARTED WITH MY WORK! Jia you Sheryl, you know you can, you know you HAVE TO.. So no more excuses, enough of resting for the past 3 weeks.. Time to really get down and dirty with work... Plan well so that you will do well too!! =)

Till then, take care my family and friends.. 13 more weeks to hearing the super noisy Sheryl back in the warm and sunny Singapore which i always proudly call HOME!

1 week has passed...

2009-08-01T07:32:00.000-07:00

Okie, i have been back for a week le.. This week kinda seem long to me, like passing really slowly.. It seems to be crawling pass.. Maybe cause school still quite slack.. I guess when school really starts and all the submission dates get nearer, i will feel that time is passing too fast! HAHAZ!

WHA LAU! I just came back from watching the movie, Public Enemies.. IT IS FREAKING A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY (this is my own perception)!!! You like pay money to see people shooting here and there, like the ammo really free one! One thing good is the effects though, such as the blood flowing out or the millions of holes on the walls.. The story line was BORING, no excitement and too draggy!!

But the movie, The Sister's Keeper is a TERRIFIC MOVIE! Girls, please remember to bring tissue paper okie? I am sure many of you watch le will cry.. Another good movie to watch is The Proposal.. These two movies are worth it, Public Enemies can go suck s***... Pardon my language, but i was seriously damn restless and bored during the movie.. Maybe i had my expectation up a little to high... But oh wells..

Okie, so school is going to really start with tutorials kicking in this week.. I have a submission on 10th August lah and i still have not started.. DARN! Why so fast sia!

Okie, i better go sleep soon because i am going to the Ipswich Showground tomorrow morning to look for any good deals!! Love ya all peeps and wait for my next entry!!

Oh yah, Xue Ying has the MOST AWESOME jacket that keeps me warm! Thanks babe! =)

Back in the COLD!

2009-07-26T07:17:00.001-07:00

I am back in Brisbane my friends! So a new semester is going to start.. More food, cookouts, projects, stress, gossips, fun and more!! Looking forward to this semster because it will be the last semster that all 6 of us will be together..

Also looking forward because got new friends here!! Tian Chuan, Yu Jin, Chen Pei and Poh Suan! Awesome man! Hahaz.. Caught the AWESOME syndrome from Lisa...

This semster is going to be fast, stressful yet exciting.. Just got this very strong feeling about it.. Awesome.. Hahaz... So school is going to start tomorrow, but my timetable for this semester is only on Tue, Wed and Fri! So yeah!

Missing home, but apparently coping better as compared to yesterday.. Think yesterday too tired and disoriented from the flight.. Dehydration makes your brain go wild! Hahaz..

OH! I got a new BED! IT IS AWESOME LAH! Sleep until DAMN SHOIK! Last semster i everytime morning 7am or 8am will wake up despite how late i sleep cause the bed too painful to sleep on.. Now ah, damn comfortable lah! Die, means i will be sleeping till late and not studying instead.. Hahaz.. My mum so cute lah, she say, "Last sem you never sleep well so lose so much weight.. Now you got good bed, sure won't lose weight one." HAHAZ!

But having a good night rest is essential for the brain to focus! HAHAZ! So 4 more months and then i can prove whether my theory is correct.. =) Bad bed = Good results..
Good bed = Good results too?

HAHAZ! Can see obviously i am being lame.. Okie.. Till the next entry, take care everyone.. LOVE YA ALL!!

Tonight!

2009-07-24T04:38:00.001-07:00

OKIE! In less than 5 hours i will be going back to Brisbane with Yiwen and we shall embark on a new journey! Yiwen will be embarking on her last semester while i will be embarking on my 2nd last! Hahaz! I am looking forward to it because i know it WILL definitely be an exciting semester!! With more great food, laughter, projects and gossips!! With the Campus view babes, Poh Suan and Chen Pei, SURE exciting!!

But what really sucks is that i have to leave my friends and family here in Singapore.. And also i am going to celebrate my 21st Birthday overseas lah.. 20/09/2009... WHAT CAN BE A NICER DATE RIGHT? Imagine, 20/09/2009, Sunday, cut cake at 20:09... AWESOME MAN! Hahaz.. Dreaming le.. I am sure i am going to be super busy with school projects and more lah.. Hahaz.. Oh wells..

Okie, i shall off my computer and pack it already.. The next time i am switching it on, i will be in Brisbane!! Going to enjoy my wonderful dinner prepared with loads of love by my mother.. Till then, take care everyone.. I will be back in 4 months time to irritate everyone!! HAHAHZ!

Please take care everyone!! TREASURE all your family and friends always! And must remember to thank eveyone in your life!! So to all my family and friends, LOVE YA ALL!! 4 more months and i am back! MUAHAHAHHAHAHAHZ!

TOO FAST!

2009-07-22T08:41:00.000-07:00

Times flies like seriously TOO FAST! I am going back to the freezing Brisbane in like 2 days time! ARGH!! Part of me dread going back cause i have to leave the comfort of home, family and friends.. But then again, part of me is also looking forward to the new semester, new subjects and more exciting adventures to come with the campus view babes..

Just took my weight today.. So amazing lah, one can take 4 months to lose 4KG, but just 4 weeks to gain it all back! Hahaz.. Singapore has too much good food to resist.. And i have to admit, i have been eating like a complete glutton, as if Singapore is not going to sell the items anymore.. Hahaz! And because i look much skinnier than before, many have been giving me food to eat to fatten me up to my original shape and size.. Hahaz..

I like the way my mum put it.. She said, " You have gained 4KG of happiness!" Thanks mum, you never fail to make me feel better and make it all work out and be right for me.. This month being back, has been super hectic for me.. With many things on my agenda daily, to meet this person for lunch, this person for dinner, hangout here for lunch, hangout here for dinner and all.. It has really been jam packed to the maximum to fully utilise the 1 month being back here.. I have been sleeping at 1 or 2am in the morning and waking up at like 9am daily since i came back.. Super amazing lah..

I have really enjoyed the time i have spent through this month.. But i feel that i have not given myself much time to just relax and do nothing.. I miss those days where you can sit down, sip a cup of tea and relax your whole day through.. Then again, this seems to suit the Australia laid back lifestyle... Singapore is too fast paced to lead such a life i guess... Oh no, i have become influenced to take things slow! Hahaz..

But in life, we really do need to set some time for ourselves.. To relax, chill and rejuvenate.. I have so much to say, yet again i am too lazy to type.. To cut things short, the trip back this time has made me realise how people are intimidated by their size... And also, how fortunate i am to have such wonderful friends..

My poly mates: Swee Kee, Candice, Shi Hui, Hazel, Chaplin and Gavin.. Thank you for surprising me at the airport when i was SUPPOSED to surprise you all lah! Thanks for the wonderful Seah Im dinner too.. =)

My besties: Lisa and Charity, thanks for spending time with me.. Helping me to make up, straighten my hair, putting up with my bitch fit and stuff..

My brothers: Ian, Mark, Syafiq, Delong and Rennie.. Thanks for taking time out to spend time with me.. Thanks for all the jokes shared and many many extra memories.. You guys are really awesome BROTHERS that i am so fortunate to have!

My son: Thank you for all the encouragement.. You never fail to cheer me up and keep me going through the good and bad times.. Love you loads!

My Tri Team: Thanks for meeting up at 85.. So sorry i did not turn up for training.. Keep saying i want to go, but then plans changed after that.. The next time i come back in end November, MUST train le! Taking part in the 10km Standard Charterd Marathon.. Don't wanna kill myself with the 21 or 42.. Hahaz... Sorry could not join you guys for the RACE GAME on Sunday, family commitments.. I really do miss you all.. Thomas, jia you for your test yeah! =)

Last but definitely not least.. My family.. For making the effort to accomodate to me, bring me to great places, creating wonderful experiences and memories to keep me going for the new semester.. Love you all so much..

And also Priscilia! Thanks for watching Transformers with me! Do have fun and take care in Europe yeah! Misses and loves!

To end: THANK YOU, EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU THAT I HAVE MET THROUGH THIS 1 MONTH BREAK.. I AM REALLY HONOURED AND THANKFUL TO HAVE YOU GREAT PEEPS IN MY LIFE.. LOVE YA ALL SO FREAKING MUCH!

A new semester is going to begin.. And i am going to give my bestest shot once again!

A little update..

2009-07-14T02:55:00.000-07:00

Wha! So fast 2 weeks have flew past in a flash lah! So far it has been great!

Friday night went to Balcony and Timbre with Mark, Lisa, Syafiq and Delong.. BALCONY FOOD, DRINKS and SERVICE SUCKS TO THE MAX! DO NOT GO THERE, SURE REGRET! But Timbre is GREAT! =)

Saturday attended a cousin's wedding dinner.. Has been months since i went to a wedding dinner.. Saw a really pathetic distant relative getting drunk and falling flat on the floor halfway through the dinner..

Sunday night had a good late night stroll by East Coast Park.. Then went to buy Rochor Tau Huay and Chin Chow! YIPEE!!

Yesterday had a great day with Lisa, Charity and Doreen! Baked pineapple tarts, went to Carl's Junior at ECP then at night had a WONDERFUL girl's night out! Took a WHOLE DARN LOAD of pictures and it was super funny yet exciting! Hahaz!!

Today had PRATA in the morning, bakes banana muffin with Lisa.. I still cannot believe we MANAGED to wake up at 930am despite sleeping at like 4am plus... Then came home, had lunch with my mum and brother, then went to play badminton with my brother.. MY POOR ARMS ARE GOING TO DROP OFF REALLY SOON! Hahaz!

Really managed to spend quality time with my family and besties.. This is a really short update cause my right arm really no strength now.. Hahaz! But even though it is a really short update, i really had a ball of time over the whole of last week.. And i am confident more will come!!

=)

My results are out!

2009-07-07T09:52:00.000-07:00

I survived! Results are out! 6.25! Yeah!

There is no place like home...

2009-07-04T22:02:00.001-07:00

After being overseas twice, i guess i am qualified to say that there is no place like home.. Home can be my home, my family, my friends and SINGAPORE! I have to say that even though we are so restricted in Singapore, it is the BEST PLACE TO LIVE IN! Queensland got Best Job in the World, I say Singapore got Best Place to Live in the World.. But then again, this is my own personal view, so if you have any conflicting views, i would respect it... =)

No racist attacks, perfect racial harmony, shops are open at like 930pm, supper till late night, can walk home SAFELY when i am ALONE (could not do this in Shanghai nor Brisbane)... How time has flew past, 1 week has gone.. I only have 2 and a half more weeks in Singapore before embarking on a new semester again..

This week has been busy with gatherings of family, close friends and team tri.. Really miss these peeps the most when i am in Australia.. I am really looking forward to meeting my sexy stuff next Friday!! Hahaz.. Going to Timber, which i do not know where it is.. Hahaz...

I have been told by many that i have lost weight.. Yes i have.. But do not worry, because i DO eat and i am not starving myself.. Maybe because i have been having too much vegetables in Australia.. Hahaz.. Can ask the Campus View babes, i think they will know best.. =) As i have not been exercising, i have lost much of my muscle mass.. It is quite upsetting for me because all along i have been very proud of my muscle mass.. Being back in Singapore means going for training and building my muscles again!!

Many have told me to stay this size, say i look better and all.. I do appreciate the comment, but would you all rather me be skinny and super nuah, or a little bigger in size yet tough.. I would rather be bigger in size, yet tough, because i know i am still sporty, healthy and fit.. Why are we living in a world where size matters? What is wrong with being a little bigger in size? We have all conformed to "slim is beautiful" mindset.. I have seen so many, family and friends, change over the years, thinking that they are fat, when they obviously are not.. I have even seen people resorting to slimming pills, abstaining from food and much more..

Whatever size my family or friends are, i will ALWAYS accept them for who they are.. Most importantly, is that we are all healthy.. Life is fragile, life is short... Eat the things you love, do the things you love, but always in moderation.. As long as we are healthy, we can live a longer life, enjoy more things in life, appreciate the little things in life, create more beautiful memories in your own and other people's lives.. Why not?

I am sick of people telling me things like, you look much better now, last time was a bit fat, you should stay this way and all.. I mean, if you are complementing that i have lost weight, and say i look better like that i am perfectly fine with it.. But why must some compare to the past, and label me as fat when i obviously know i am not? The worst thing, such comments come from my own grandma and aunt.. Oh wells, this is life, just got to handle it i guess..

Okie, enough ranting for one entry.. I should focus on the happy stuffs.. Such as the super good food and company that i have been having for the past week.. From Bah Chor Mee, Pandan Cake, Carrot Cake (Black and White), Char Kway Teow, Chinese Pastry Cakes, Tau Sar Piah, Beh Teh Soh and Tang Yuan! So many more to come!! The best one, is my mum's own cooking.. SEDAP i tell you! Simple, easy yet full of love in it!

I also went for crab buffet at Ellenbrough Market.. SUPER SHOIK! Ate till my stomach was literally in pain from all the good food! The dessert was really sedap too! From durian puree, bo bo cha cha, pulut hitam, almond cream, sweet tapioca, cheng tng, tau suan, chocolate fondue, cakes and more!! MUAHAHAHAZ!

Tonight i am going to my ah yi's (mum's sister) place for dinner.. I am sure i am going to be super bloated again because she ALWAYS never fails to cook DELICIOUS food for everyone!! =)

I am quite sure i will be gaining weight back in Singapore.. But who cares! Happiness comes from the food we consume! Hahaz! I am sure Joyce Xu and Ming Xian will agree! Go back Australia eat more vegetables to balance the super loads of meat i am consuming daily.. Hahaz!

Okie, will the next entry, take care people!

YES AH!

2009-06-25T18:20:00.000-07:00

I HAVE FREAKING FINISHED MY PAPER!!

YES AH! But i am not sure about the turnout for it.. Manageable, but still like some doubt here and there..

OH WELLS! OVER LE! I WANNA GO HOME!! WHY MY DAD DON'T LET ME GO HOME! ARGH!

OH! My besties DECIDED to help me MATCHMAKE! How LOVING can they get?! HAHAHZ!!

I miss you all so much.. And now that exams are over, the more i want to go home..

BUT OH WELLS! MELBOURNE AND HOBART, HERE I COME!! =)

1 MORE FREAKING SUDAY!

2009-06-21T06:54:00.000-07:00

ARGH!! SO NEAR YET SO FAR LAH!! My last paper is on the 24th, Wednesday... BUT IT SEEMS LIKE ETERNITY!

I am super restless, because i feel that i am like studying without a direction.. No past year paper, no examples, how i know what it is going to be like?! IRRITATED!Human Resource is like common sense, yet it has so much information.. It is like, at the end of the day, it is the HR managers ability to match the employees objectives to the organisation's business objectives to achieve the strategic business objectives.. Yeah.. But during this process, you have so many things lah, starting from your job analysis to come up with the job description and specification, then you interview, then you train the person, still got exit interview and so many more!! ARGH!! I have read the textbook le, in some way i do understand what is going on...

The thing is, this time, they change the exam format to include SHORT ANSWER, 5 QUESTIONS! So, i have to MEMORISE the terms, the process and many other information involved lah! But quite lucky the tutor got give topics to scope down.. Better than nothing lah ah... Used to be 100% MCQ though...ARGH! It is so irritating lah!

Keep thinking of after exam plans le.. Wednesday after my paper go City shop shop alone.. Thursday go Booval with the capus view babes to shop shop.. Friday go PICNIC and Blue Restaurant.. Saturday have pancakes for breakfast then go City again but this time with all the Campus View babes.. Sunday nuah and relax to the MAX!

I CANNOT WAIT FOR WEDNESDAY TO COME! Then i can really say I AM DONE WITH A SEMESTER LE!! OMG!! So tired, yet still need to keep pushing on!! Jia you babe! You know you can!! Regarding the HR paper, just revise again, memorise the major topics diligently and put in your very best! As long as you know you have put in the best effort, there will be no regrets and you will reap the results!

GO GO GO SHERYL! THE WELL DESERVED BREAK IS COMING IN 3 MORE DAYS!! FOCUS FOR JUST 3 MORE DAYS! YOU CAN DO IT!!! =)

I SO FREAKING MISS MY FAMILY, FRIENDS AND SINGAPORE!! =)

2 more Sundays!

2009-06-14T06:32:00.000-07:00

Oh my goodness! The exams has officially started! Had my first paper yesterday, Business Law.. Did not have enough time to finish it lah.. SUCKS! But i did my best and that is all that matters... Tomorrow got another paper at 230 pm.. Nervous, excited yet scared..

Tomorrow is Hotel Technology Applications, the one i did the project on my own and chiong all the way to win at the Holiday Inn Brisbane.. I WANT to do well for the paper, i WANT to get a 7 for this subject because i know i have put in so much effort..

Yet as the time passes to be closer to the exams, i start to doubt if i have prepared myself well enough? Have i missed out any vital information that would be asked tomorrow and i do not know how to answer? It seems like my answers look right to me, yet when i review the lecture notes, i tend to find more information that i have not written them down at all... I have so many fears in me right now, but chatting with Lisa and Ian has help to make me feel better and more calm...

I have been rather healthy since i came here till now.. Then when exam period then i fall sick lah! Like got sore throat on Thusday night, then no voice yesterday, now got flu and slight cough... Oops! Swine flu alert! Hahaz. CHOI MAN!

I shall go sleep soon to rest and be all geared up for tomorrow's paper.. I know i will do well, cause i know i can...So cheer up and jia you Sheryl.. 2 more weeks and you are officially done with this semester... Now just focus on getting the paper nailed tomorrow! You know you can do it and you will achieve the results that you deserve after working so hard!! =)

Just want to say, i am really happy that my bestie is 21 years old le.. Proud of you babe.. And i really miss you babes loads.. I am glad that you babes had fun last night, although i know that it is somewhat different without me being there.. =) Hahaz.. So thick skin ah... Hahaz.. Oh wells, i shall go rest and be geared up for my 2nd paper tomorrow!! WISH ME LUCK PEOPLE!! =)

IT IS ALL WORTH IT!

2009-06-09T06:53:00.000-07:00

OH MY GOODNESS!! I STILL CANNOT BELIEVE IT THAT I WON THE WHOLE COMPETITION!!

After being the winner of the course, i also won the Holiday Inn Presentation!! I am really lucky, to have focused on the basics rather than talk more on the other stuffs.. I am really drained, yet so happy.. This is so totally worth the work and effort lah!

After the countless stress and late nights, i am OFFICIALLY done with the competition.. Now i need to focus on EXAMS!! Which i so want to do well!! But there seems to be a limit to the time! Cause my first paper is on this Saturday 13th June! ARGH!!

I SINCERELY WANT TO THANK ALL WHO HAVE BEEN GIVING ME SO MUCH MORAL SUPPORT! Thank you Shuk Wai for waking up so early with me, rehearsing with me and being my assistant for the day.. Thanks Yiwen, Ming Xian and James for rushing down after finishing their report.. Thanks Joyce, Xue Ying and Aaron for the moral support and brightening up my day with their joyous laughter this morning... I am so honoured to have friends like all of you, despite not sleeping for the whole night, you babes and hunks still came to support me all the way.. =)

Not forgetting all those in Singapore too!! =) You all know who you are, so yeah! I feel the LOVE man!! Evee ah! Thanks ah!! =)

So after the presentation, we went to Indroopilly for lunch! I had HUNGRY JACKS WHOPPER JUNIOR! First Beef burger since i came here.. Verdict, erm, i think got no difference with Singapore's Burger King... Hahaz... Then it was off to DFO to SHOP!! I spent $20, bought 2 tops! Now winter, cannot wear.. Wait till summer then can wear!

Then dinner we went to SIZZLER!! OMG! I SERIOUSLY HAVE NEVER ATE SO MUCH BEFORE LAH! Think i too high le, brain disconnected from the stomach... I eat until i LITERALLY could not breathe and felt like puking.. That was how greedy i was.. The Tuna Nicoise Salad was GOOD! And the other various seafood salad, vegetables, fruits, soups, bread and DESSERT! The Vanilla and Chocolate ice cream was shoik! And the TIRAMISU CAKE! HEAVEN MAN!! Put on much calories today, BUT WHO CARES! It is a NEED to indulge sometimes... Hahaz!!

Okie, i got to go sleep soon.. Need to wake up early cause i am volunteering for a school event tomorrow.. Wait for my facebook pictures to come up!! =)

It is time to start the exam battle! =)

3 Sundays more..

2009-06-07T07:44:00.000-07:00

Okie! School has unofficially ended.. This week is study week and then 2 weeks of exams.. Oh my goodness, it is quite amazing how time has just flew past..

Oh! Anyway I am the winner for the HOSP 2002 course that i was so stressed about.. Got the highest grades in the batch so far.. So i qualify to go Holiday Inn Brisbane to present! Going to compete with another 2 teams this Tuesday, 9th June.. I am really happy that i got in, but i also start to worry that i might not have enough time to study.. My first paper is on the 13th June, followed by 15th June.. Timing is quite tight for this week.. Tuesday presentation, then go DFO shop.. Then Wednesday got volunteer work at school.. Then Saturday my paper le.. Oh my goodness.. Really hope that i can cope!!

As the weather gets colder night by night, i get hungrier day by day.. Hahaz! Had KAYA TOAST TODAY with MILO!!! So feel the love from Ming Xian and Shuk Wai as i had my brunch with them today... Then dinner was a medley of dishes ranging from miso soup, noodles, chawamushi and baked sweet potato! Darn, i am feeling hungry again.. Oops!

I am 1 chapter behind time for today!! ARGH! And i haven't even memorise my script for the 5 minutes presentation lah! Shit man! Sometimes i wonder if it is woth the opportunity cost.. Put in so much for a 5 minute presentation... Oh wells! I have come so far, should go all out for it! I want to do my very best and WIN!

Had a mini toast with the other 5 babes at Campus View today.. Joyce bought a good bottle of sparkling wine and we popped it! Cheers to Tuesday for their submission of thier final impact report, and cheers to me for my presentation! Everything will turn out splendid!

I should go and sleep already.. My brain is not absorbing and the business law book is a lullaby to me.. Once i read it, my eyes start to close.. Shall wake up early tomorrow to study then..

Jia you everyone, all the best for the upcoming exams.. Stay focused and determined Sheryl, you KNOW you want to do well, and you KNOW you WILL DO IT.. Loves! 3 more Sundays and we can all sit back and RELAX!! Can proudly say we FINISHED A SEMESTER!! =)

4 more Sundays..

2009-05-31T07:55:00.000-07:00

WHA!! TOO MCUH WORDS!! I still got a 50% INDIVIDUAL REPORT due this Wednesday, 3rd June!! I am so screwed cause i am only halfway through but have reached the word limit! SCREW THE WORD LIMIT!

Damn tired le, shall call it a day even though there is still so much to be done!! ARGH!! Turning mad ah!! Damn irritating!!

So another week has passed.. And i am cleared of ALL HOSP 2002 PROJECTS!! Did my presentation on Wednesday with the help of Xue Ying as my 'secretary'.. Hahaz! Needed her help to click the powerpoint slides.. Thanks babe!

Wha, so i presented for a good 16 to 17 minutes for the presentation lah! Talk until the mouth SUPER DRY! But i am glad it is all done, now just awaiting for results!!

So this week is revision week le.. Last week of school before the study break and exams!! ARGH!! It is quite amazing how this semester has passed.. It is fast, and i do not deny it.. I like it this way, because it makes me feel like i will be going home sooner.. Though November is like so freaking far away.. Dis-illusion myself first.. Hahaz.. Keeps me motivated to go go go!!

Just need to tahan till this Wednesday, then i can slack for 2 days and start studying for my exams le.. OH MY GOODNESS!! EXAMS!! Have not sat for them in like 2 years?! Best of luck to me man!!

Okie okie, i better go and sleep now cause i intend to wake up early tomorrow to do my report.. SIAN..

OH YAH!!

CANDICE!! HOPE YOU SEE THIS DARLING!! HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY!! I MISS YOU SO MUCH LAH!! MISS THOSE TP BIZ PARK HOR FUN DAYS TOGETHER!! WISHING YOU THE BEST IN LIFE AND KEEP THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE THAT YOU HAVE!! LOVE YA DARLING! =)

Good night everyone..

4 more Sundays Sheryl and you can OFFICIALLY take a SUPER DEEP BREATH and say, I AM DONE WITH SEMESTER 1!

6 Sundays to go...

2009-05-17T05:47:00.000-07:00

Okie, i am so supposed to finish my project by tody and submit it tomorrow.. BUT, I CANNOT SEEM TO FINISH IT! And i already have 100 pages and still counting lah! I really pity my tutor, i think her eyes will go bonkers.. I have yet to finish the final 20% and i am blogging, cause i super got no mood to do now!

Have been staring at the computer the whole day lah! But this week has been not bad, other than chionging the project like mad..

Oh! I bought myself a RED iPOD NANO! Hahaz.. With this $200 Gift Card that i won from a bank.. Hahaz.. Was so pek chek that the card could not be used in so many places, so i decided to try to get the iPod online.. AND WOW! IT WENT THROUGH! Hahaz!

Today i FINALLY managed to skype with mummy and daddy!! Skyped with my brother last Wednesday and it was so nice to hear his voice.. I am so looking forward to the next family gathering together... Look forward is the word, cause it is really VERY FORWARD lah.. Sian..

Oh! I happily left my tumb drive in the school library! I remembered to click the safely remove option, but forgot to manually pull it out! So STUPID CAN! Lucky i got back up of my work.. But that thumb drive is a gift and i so want to get it back! Hope a nice soul found it and will return to the library desk.. Then tomorrow when i go and ask it is found!

So as usual, i delay my schedule again.. Should finish by today, now change to Tuesday.. Cause tomorrow i got school and i am going to the City in the night to meet Xue Ying's friend.. I thought i could enjoy in peace tomorrow.. But i doubt it now!! Then again, i deserve a break man, i have been working on this for like godzillion years lah! This is THE PROJECT of a lifetime man! I should print it le and frame it.. Hahaz...

As it gets colder here, i start to feel more hungry.. Like no matter how i eat not full one.. Don't know is the weather or the stress.. Just do not want to re-live my Shanghai days.. I desperately need to get warmer clothings! Did not prepare enough lah!! Think i in Singapore know, shorts and t shirts.. Hahaz..

Okie okie, i better get started on my project again before i sleep.. If not i think Tuesday also cannot finish.. Then i die man.. Hahaz.. Still got another presentation for this subject and a 50% report on sustainable tourism which i havent started yet! Oh My Goodness!! This is the best time to sing the Superman Song, SOMEBODY SAVE ME~~~

High le.. Must be the super good dinner today.. Korean paste fried rice by Miss Wu Xue Ying and Vietnamese Roll by Joyce Xu!! SUPER GOOD DINNER to keep my mood up today despite all the stress!! Hahaz!!

3 more weeks of school.. 1 week of revision.. 2 weeks of exams.. Then it is time for me to sit back, breathe and CHILLAX!

7 Sundays left!

2009-05-10T08:01:00.000-07:00

Okie, i am going to make this entry super short because it is super late and i have got school tomorrow!

Have been super busy with the Hotel Technology project and i am chionging like a mad woman.. And I literally mean mad! It is like, i keep typing non stop but there are still so much to be done! I have stopped worrying and whining, but have got down to really do the work.. But it seems like there is not enough time at all!! Submission is on Thursday and i have yet to design the Webpage, explain the webpage, list the various internet and safety security issues and systems to deal with them, got the various distribution channels to mention, introduction, receommendations, advantages, how it affects the organisations and more more more!! I am really tired, but i know i just got to do it and freaking do it to my best!

Anyway, i got my exam timetable! Yeah!!

Business Law
13 June 2009
11.15AM
St Lucia Hotel Technology

Hotel Technology Application
June 2009
2.30PM
Ipswich

Introduction to Human Resource Management
24 June 2009
2.30PM
St Lucia

Okie, it is like 7 more Sundays before i can get my WELL-DESERVED break! NEED SLEEP! So good night!

Finally a decision made..

2009-05-07T05:44:00.000-07:00

Today i have decided, to drop my groupmates and do this project all on my own.. I do not know what else to say.. I have given MORE THAN ENOUGH chances and it is time to stop dragging.. It is just a pity that because of one that gives shit work, i also have to lose the other one who produces work that is not that bad..

I am sure i can do it.. I KNOW I CAN.. No matter what, I am going to do my best and show myself as well as the super KPO group that SHERYL 是行的!

To end things off with on a lighter note, today is Ipswich Day! Went to the showground and had fun! Fun with trying some wines, beef jerky, lamb sausage, REALLY GOOD DAWOOD DOG, mini Dutch pancakes and strawberry ice cream! Also took LOADS of photos with farm animals and saw really FAT chickens!!

The night ended off with WONERFUL FIREWORKS DISPLAY!! Okie, i better go and sleep, got school tomorrow and i have to wake up at 530 in the morning!! FREAKING COLD!!

JIA YOU SHERYL!! YOU KNOW YOU CAN DO IT!!

8 more Sundays!

2009-05-03T06:44:00.000-07:00

YAY! MAY IS HERE!

Wow! Another week has passed and i have seriously been slacking this whole week! Oh my goodness, i have 4 more project submissions and 3 more exam papers before i am done with this semester! I cannot wait to get done with the hotel technology project! 1 more submission and a presentation and i am DONE! Really looking forward to do well though.. Time to start chionging for the next submission again after resting for a full week!

This week, i only have school on Friday! Cause tomorrow is Australia's Labour Day, so all lessons on Monday are being cancelled.. My Wednesday lesson is also being cancelled, which leaves me with Friday! Sian man! Friday is the lo0o0o0o0ongest day of the week! Hahaz! But oh wells, at least i have got more time to do my project!

I am so prepared to do a one woman show this time, dropping my group members.. On Tuesday and Thursday when they send me their respective parts, i will make my decision.. Super scary, not looking forward to their work, but just got to accept whatever that happens and deal with it! Yesterday and today i have been doing this project until my brain is so filled with technology information now! Hahaz!!

OH! I AM SUPER HAPPY THAT MY BROTHER IS BACK IN SINGAPORE! After a full year of being away from the sunny island, he is back to bask in the super hot sun, soak up the love and have fun! Although i know he is already missing his Michigan seniors who have just graduated, but he can enjoy the love at home! Was so happy to hear his voice today when he called me back.. I TRULY DO MISS YOU SO MUCH GOR! It is so frustrating that when i am in Singapore, you are in Michigan, then when you are in Singapore, i was in Shanghai and now Australia.. Hahaz! I cannot wait for the NEXT chance to see you lah!

Yeah! 1 more Sunday down! 1 more week closer to November which equals home! 8 Sundays more to survive before the end of this semester then it would be the long awaited holidays!!

Every Sunday night i get so high, but i keep forgetting that i need to complete all my projects, assignments and exams first! So want to do well please! I know i can! Jia You Sheryl!!

So as a new week begins, i am going to get myself ready to embrace the stress for the next submission. Wish me MUCH luck my friends! Love ya all!!

10 sundays!

2009-04-19T07:15:00.000-07:00

WHA! I CAN FINALLY HEAVE A SIGH OF RELIEF! AFTER CHIONGING LIKE MAD FOR 3 WEEKS, I AM DONE WITH THE DARN 2ND SUBMISSION TOMORROW!!

This stupid report, only worth 15%, but i slog like mad!! Hahaz!! Because of this project, i have put my Human Resource Essay on hold for 2 weeks and it is due next Monday! Worth 35% but i haven't even start yet! So SCREWED! Hahaz!!

But after finishing this report, i feel so much better man.. Like a whole load of pressure of me.. Survived with those stupid nuts! Now i have to decide whether i want to drop them and what are my plans after that.. Got 2 more submissions to come and if i have to do another 1 woman show, i am going to go mad!! TWICE!!Hahaz!!

Have been having really weird dreams recently.. For consequetively 3 nights, i have been dreaming.. 1st night, dreamt that i was back in Singapore, at home with my parents and brother.. 2nd night, dreamt that i was at Bedok South hawker centre with my mum, dad, aunt and neighbours.. Then dreamt that i ordered food like char siew, tau huay, chin chow and WAFFLE WITH BLUEBERRY!!! WHA!! When i woke up i was like, SHIT! JUST A DREAM............. Then last night, ultimate one, i dreamt that i was RAPED! LIKE WTH LAH!!! I think i too stressed out already! FREAKING SHIT, DREAM BUT FELT DAMN REAL, DAMN SCARED LAH!

Okie, i can sense that i am super high now.. Hahaz!! 1 week of the school holidays has passed in a flash and tomorrow i need to wake up at 8am to move my ass to St Lucia for a project meeting and lessons after that.. It is time to start studying and continue chionging again! I have really neglected all my other subjects for the Hospitality Technology Project lah!!

OH! The babes are so nice please!! They went to Mackay and got me a souvenier!! A tribal looking anklet that we ALL have to wear on our right ankles!! I LOVE IT PLEASE!! THANKS SO MUCH BABES!!! =) Joyce, Ming Xian, Shuk Wai, Xue Ying and Yiwen!! In alphabetical order, thank you all so so so much!! =)SO! 10 more Sundays to the end of this semester!!! Oh my goodness!! I cannot believe i have survived till this far!! Anyway, over this week, i learnt 3 important phrases:

Lisa: Do your best and God will do the rest.
Dad: Seek a solution! No use grumbling!
Leslie: When the going gets tough, the tough gets going!

Also, thanks to all who supported me!! My son Khairul, Rennie, Sherry, Hazel, Candice, Swee Kee, Ian and so many many more!! If i have neglected your name, i sm sorry.. But i really am blessed to have such wonderful friends and families!!

Okie, i think i should go and sleep already.. It is getting late.. Till then, take care my friends and love ya all!!

11 Sundays..

2009-04-12T08:17:00.001-07:00

Well, today i took Xue Ying's advice to not do any work but just rest.. It has been an exciting day with loads of Television shows, celebrating of Shuk Wai's 21st Birthday and just slacking!

Woke up and cooked barley for everyone.. Then had nice chewy soba for lunch with Xue Ying.. Then more slacking and sneaky plans to surprise Shuk Wai.. Then it just got better!!

Had BBQ to celebrate Shukie's Birthday! No charcoal, but gas tank and frying pans.. Yes, frying pans on the grill cause it is a pain to clean up the grill, so we used non stick pans on the grill to cook the food.. Hahaz.. Somehow i feel that BBQ with no charcoal is not considered BBQ.. Hahaz! I ate like yummy chicken breast, crabstick, roasted capsicum, sausages and the ultimate one, 6 LARGE chilli prawns!! OMG, i have NEVER had so much prawns at a BBQ before lah! This is my first time and i tell you, the prawns are GOOD! Hahaz!! Then we had strawberry cheescake for dessert made by Colleen which i helped her with yesterday! Hahaz!!

Now i have got a stomach ache.. Don't know why, maybe too much prawns.. Hahaz.. So now my tummy is churning but thankfully it is getting better!Yeah! Another week has passed!! I am 1 week closer to the end of this semester!! Just hope that this week of semester break, i am able to do alot of work and things will get better... =)

11 Sundays left!! Counting down this way reminds me of how i used to irritate Ian and Peilin in Shanghai.. Hahaz.. But it makes me feel that time is passing faster by counting it this way...

To end: Thanks Charity for advising me that no matter what, things still have to get done.. I miss ya... Lisa, i miss you too!! =)

Tears of fear and frustration..

2009-04-11T05:24:00.001-07:00

After so many disappointments, spoon-feeding and frustration, i finally broke down today.. Out of desperation, fear and frustration, i could no longer hold back.. In total, i cried 3 times today, with the night one being the most drama one..

Morning: After seeing that one did not do anything and another totally going out of point, i teared..
Afternoon: Chatting with Lisa and asking her to pray with me, i teared..
Night: When Xue Ying came to ask me about it, i cried.. Have not cried so hard in a while..

I am at my wits end.. Time and time again i have given the both of you chances to prove me wrong.. Over and over again you two just don't seem to bother.. Why? I really regret grouping with the two of you, i should have sticked with Jeremy.. So many regrets, yet nothing can be done.. I seriously think that if i do the project myself, it would be much better than with the two of you.. Because of this project, i have neglected my other assignments.. Is it fair to me?

Thanks Xue Ying for lending me the listening ear and comforting me in today's drama.. My eyes are tired from the crying, i am burned out and mentally just gone.. I really need help.. Monday at 12pm sharp, if i do not receive the assignments or if i receive half-hearted assignments, i am going straight to the tutor.. Don't blame me for being mean, because you two has done this upon yourselves..

Updating in progress...

2009-04-10T04:06:00.000-07:00

Next week will be a week of semester break!! This semester break is really in the right time as i have so many assignments due!! I have 2 due the following week, and another due on the monday after the following week.. ARGH!! With naoless and f up project mates, things just gets more interesting!!

Got Human Resource Essay to write, got Tourism Sustainability article to present and Hotel Technology proposal for submission.. Lucky this semester I only have 1 subject that relies heavily on group work.. Because if i have more than 1 with this current group, i can go eat shit and die.. Hahaz!

I SERIOUSLY have never seen such irresponsible groupmates.. Decides to have fun with family for a full week without submitting the task that was assigned.. Can come pick up the other group mate, cannot come for project meeting or even bother to show me what has been done.. Another one, submit the task late, with super sloppy work.. After me taking the time to edit for her, she decides to leave the project as it is and not bother to add in the missing information.. I can only express myself this way : WTF?!

Argh! I am praying and hoping really hard that it will get better.. Have been giving feedback to them, but seems to be falling on deaf ears.. This Saturday, we will be meeting again.. I have stressed on them finishing thier own parts and we shall compile on Saturday.. STRESSED ON it.. So now, i just have to see whether they will finish or not.. Because they gave me the assurance that they would.. So now, the only thing i can do is literally sit and wait.. Also got to do my own parts well lah..

Went to City yesterday with Shuk Wai and had Krispy Kreme Donut! Ate a Strawberry JAm filled donut which tasted funny.. Think the oil not so fresh.. I prefer the traditional cinnamon one.. This donut spoilt my appetite le... Then i went to meet a Hannah, my Korean project mate for tourism sustainability.. She is fine i guess.. So far things have been going well.. So yeah.. Then we went to have Korean Food with Collen, Xue Ying, Shuk Wai, Hannah and me for dinner which i was quite pissed as i waited really long for my order and it just did not come, so i decided to cancel it.. Upon canceling, i found out that the server actually took a wrong order for me somemore!! ARGH...

Was really sleepy on the way home from City.. Then my phone rang and i saw "Withheld".. Was wondering who would it be and took me quite a while to identify the caller.. My mum decided to hello and hello over the phone so many times, i was wondering who is this person on the line?! Hahz!!It is a really chilly night today, but amazingly when i was on the phone with my mum, i felt so warm and fuzzy inside out! It was a really comforting phonecall to make my day a better one despite all the shitty groupmates that i have.. Thanks ma, you never fail to amaze me with your special powers! All the love, care and support has been so wonderous! Thank you so much! No words can truly express how much i love and respect you!

Okie, enough of blogging for the day.. I need to get back to work! ARGH! Need to focus and keep moving forward!! Chiong this week!! Get all the assignments done!! Go go go!!

Something random: I miss my poly babes!! Of course i always miss my family and friends too.. =)

I AM SO PROUD OF YOU GOR!

2009-04-05T06:33:00.000-07:00

WOW! My brother is FANTASTIC LAH! Just saw his FunKtion dance performance and my goodness! You guys are good!!

This is the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXTNXdYgBx8
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqMBnpwkL-k

It is really amazing how his love for dance has developed him to be such an amazing dancer!! I am super duper proud of you gor!! But i guess now it is time to get cracking on work again? Hahaz..

Oh wells.. Today has been a not bad day.. Until the night.. Haiz.. Same thing, they project work that was given to me, was incomplete.. Not only that, it is very very sloppy work.. And i am still missing the tasks from another one..That is it man.. On Tuesday i am going to tell them how i feel.. And pray hard that they get what i am saying and why i am saying it man..

ARGH.. I mean, which nut does not want to do well? Right? If you two put in the effort, i will see it one.. I will feel and know it.. But now, i am so not feeling the effort man.. And that sucks because submission is in 2 weeks time and we are not even like 10% done?! I am more worried for projects than exam paper now.. That is so weird!

Tuesday, i am going to find strength and be frank.. Maybe a little drama would do the trick too.. Hmmm...

12 more Sundays to end of semester 1!! Yeah!! Tomorrow is another start of the week and i am keeping myself positive!

Finding Strength..

2009-04-04T04:43:00.000-07:00

It is really difficult and different to find strength when you are away from home.. I use to find strength from the love of my family and friends.. Not that i do not know, its just that now it is different.. Physically when a person is not around, it seems like i am not able to find the strength..

Being miles away from home has made me home sick.. But i am trying to cope with it because ultimately i have to.. But it gets even more depressing when you get naoless project mates that make you worry 24/7.. I have tried to approach the two of you with a more patient and guiding method.. I have even went to the extent to borrow books for the two of you, fed you with the information and stuff.. You naozups just need to type it, at least type the basic information that you all have.. Is it that difficult?

I am really tired.. Worrying my ass off.. That is one thing i hate about project, group project.. Sometimes, it is just so not fair.. You are doing your part, but others are not and they drag your grades down.. 60% coursework leh.. All those in Temasek Polytechnic will surely know that this 60% is very crucial.. This is meant to be a 4 in a group project, we are the only ones with only 3 in a group.. Out of this 3, i am the only one who is pushing the group.. Is it fair? It is super tiring.. I am scared, scared stiff, scared to tears! HAIZ!

I just hope that things will be better.. I have expressed my views in a very nice way.. To boost us to work harder.. I hope you two get the signal, time to get cracking! I don't want, seriously don't want to resort to yelling or even doing this project all by myself.. Please, i beg the two of you, PLEASE get cracking...

13 More Sundays to the end of semester 1..

Rainy Day..

2009-04-02T02:17:00.000-07:00

It rained the whole day today from morning till now.. It is FREAKING cold and i seriously miss the hot soups that my granny or mum makes.. Haiz.. Stayed home the whole day to do my tutorials and projects.. Did my business law quiz and got 2 questions wrong.. Very depressing cause i so want to score well..

It is either PMS or just mood swings.. I really miss home, really really do.. At least i am not weeping like when i was in Shanghai, but my heart feel the ache.. Kinda worse than when i was in Shanghai though and i seriously do not know why.. I have got school tomorrow, at 8am.. Again i have to wake up by 530am.. Oh my.. Bless me man...

I want to go home soon!! I rejoice as a week ends because i know i am a week closer to home.. But then again, as the week pass, i am closer to the project submissions and exams.. Haiz..

Ma and Pa, i miss your presence, miss slacking in the hal watching television together.. Gor, i miss the times we disturb one another, make loads of noise before we sleep.. I miss the fun with Charity and Lisa, it sucks not being physically there.. I miss all my poly babes, i miss the great dinner sessions we have.. I miss trianings, getting the adrenalin rush... I miss my son..

Oh freak, its one of the emo sessions again.. It gets quite irritating right? Buck up Sheryl!! You have survived 5 weeks, going to be 6!! SNAP OUT OF IT!

Turning Cold..

2009-03-28T07:49:00.000-07:00

The weather is seriously turning colder and it reminds me of the Shanghai days, where Ian, Peilin and me would stay in the room and keep warm.. Then Ian and I would each have our cup of tea to warm ourselves up.. I miss those days bro, really do...

I had korean food and bubble tea yesterday!! Grapefruit Green Tea with Aiyu jelly!! SUPER LOVE IT CAN!! Hahaz.. And the Korean food was this soup with vegetables, sweet potato noodles (tung hoon) and beef!! Super satisfying can!! Then we went to watch Mall Cop after that.. Hahaz!! If Singapore is showing, i think you would watch it on a weekday when its cheaper.. It is not bad, but not that good either.. So yeah.. But this is my own personal opinion lah..

Today hasn't been a really productive day.. Did a little research for the hotel technology module, then read up on business law.. In between alot of distraction, Tv and baking of idiot proof muffins.. Hahaz.. But had a great dinner though! Hahaz! Lao da decided to cook OMU RICE and it is DARN good! Hahaz!

Tomorrow meeting a HTM senior who just came here!! Same time as me! She is super petite, but her caring character is really big! Hahaz!! Really looking forward to meeting her tomorrow! We going to the weekly flea market near school to get the GOOD DEALS! Hahaz!! Hope that the shops that i want to see are there... Yeah!! Wanna buy dream catcher, wanna buy fruits, wanna buy vegetables and buy cookies!

I should head to bed man, its getting late.. It has been 5 weeks since i have left Singapore.. =)

A month has passed...

2009-03-22T06:32:00.000-07:00

I have arrived here for exactly a month.. 1 FULL month away from family and friends back home in Singapore.. Wow.. It has been a really interesing month for me, getting to cope with school again. travelling distances to do the course that i want, getting stress over projects and so much more...

To some, this 1 month might have just flew past, but to me, this month seems to be crawling.. It feels like i have been here for quite a while already.. But then again, sometimes it feels like time just flew past.. It is so ironic.. Hahaz..Being away from home the second time made me think about my Shanghai experience.. And seriously, i think Shanghai is more fun! I cannot believe i am saying this, but yeah! Maybe because when i was there, we were viewed as the atas people who could speak both english and mandarin.. But here, we are kinda considered as the despised group? Hahaz.. I don't know.. And maybe cause when i was in Shanghai it was more work than study.. Also, had Ian with me in Shanghai, which made a whole lot of difference!!! I really miss ya bro, even though you are super evil to tempt me with nice pictures of the cuisines you whip up that you take... Hahaz..

It as been a month of school, projects, tutorials, cook-outs and fun! The new friends made here has been superd, with more throwing of bra, panties, nao-less guys, dinner sessions and the long chats that we have after dinner.. The 5 babes here has made life so much more fun and interesting.. And the guys, well, i would not consider them as guys... Oops.. =x
Thank you in alphabetical order 排名不分先后:

Joyce Xu. Ming Xian. Shuk Wai. Xue Ying. Yiwen.

I still remember vividly, i was sobing over the phone with my mum when i was in Shanghai, sobbing so pathetically that i never, NEVER want to be away from home again.. Hahaz! Don't know what happened, i am here in Australia now! Sometimes i wonder, if i just stayed in Singapore, did the Murdoch University Program offered, how much money would i save? Alot, and then my parents need not work so hard.. But then again, the experience would be totally different..

So all i can do now, is to study hard and do well.. Score for my projects, be it individual or group (hopefully things get better), and do well for the papers.. I know i can do it, because i did it in Polytechnic.. Just that i needed Swee Kee to knock sense into me that its time to score.. I must do well, to do my parents proud, to be able to get a great job, earn money and let them enjoy life.. I know this might sound cliche or even bullshit to some people, but i am going to prove these people wrong! I know that people who truly care for me like my families and friends will stand by me and keep me going stong!!

Suddenly....

2009-03-12T04:59:00.000-07:00

All of a sudden, i feel a gush of overwhelming sadness.. I suddenly start to miss home.. I miss my parents, i miss my brother, i miss the comfort of home, i miss the tri team, i miss my besties, i miss band, i miss everything back home in Singapore..

I have a essay due in 2 weeks.. On Tourism Sustainability.. WTH, thought i was over and done with this dumb topic but NO i have to do it for another semester!! ARGH!!

I have got school at 8am tomorrow, got to wake up at 530am and walk to the inter-campus bus stop in the freezing morning at 630am.. Hurray! Should sleep early tonight..

School has only started for 2 weeks and i am already thinking of coming home.. How great! This reminds me of the internship in Shanghai.. But different, cause Ian is not with me...

Buck up Sheryl! You need to, no, MUST do well!! Do dad and mum proud and make their investment on you worth it! Jia you!!

Need to sleep le.. Good night and sweetest dreams..........

Wishes do come true!

2009-03-11T17:59:00.000-07:00

Have been praying darn hard to get the 24 credit units off and do only 1.5 years in Aussie without having to stay for summer semester..

AND FINALLY I HAVE SETTLED EVERYTHING! I CAN COME BACK IN NOVEMBER AND NEED NOT STAY FOR SUMMER SEMESTER!

I was really scared, scared that i needed to stay when everyone was going back to Singapore to enjoy.. Have been looking at my transcript and felt that something was wrong, that no matter how i counted, i should get 24 credits off.. I was telling myself, if i change course and might have to do summer semester, so be it..

But then again, i really wanted to go back home.. I want to go back for Christmas, i want to go back for New Year, i want to go back for Chinese New Year and so much more! I am so happy that i am able to do that now.. Just need to work really hard and do well.. That is my main job scope here.. Hahaz..

I have a essay and a progressive report due in just 2 weeks time.. Have not even started man! Need to get into the study mode le, it has been really long since i wrote a report or essay.. Was supposed to do research tonight, but in the end i ended up reading a book cause seriously was not in the mood to get started.. ARGH! Got to start getting in the mood!! Got to start working out too!! Must keep my super lean, muscular body in shape!! Hahaz!! As if know!

I really miss all the peeps in Singapore, but the friends here that i made are making life so much easier for me.. With the preparations of dinner, jokes, gossips, chats, cantonese and so much more, i know it is the start of really great beginnings and lasting friendships.. I should really rest already.. Going to school to do my research tomorrow morning! Stay home sure got too many distractions!

Till the next update, take care my friends!! Oh, check out the photos i FINALLY posted on facebook.. =)

Safely reached!

2009-02-22T03:27:00.000-08:00

Okie! I have safely reached Brisbane and am going to school tomorrow!

First and foremost, thank EVERYONE who came down! I cannot type one by one cause the stupid me did not bring the correct universal adapter! So got to wait for Xue Ying to come then go buy..

I really miss alot of peeps already.. Namely my parents.. Okie, i got to save the batt!! So will update soon!! Love ya all!!

Anyway this is my add:
17 Pring Street
Unit 5A
QLD (4305)

A new beginning.. =)

2009-02-21T03:19:00.000-08:00

In about 5 hours i will be flying to Queensland to start a new journey..The past few months that i deferred my studies has been a roller coaster ride.. I have had so much fun from band to tri to poly and so much more! It has been so wonderful and i really do not regret deferring my studies!

This 2 weeks has been filled with alot of gatherings, love, fun, mahjong, food, no training and late nights.. I really hope i would be strong enough to hold myself up, to do well, do my family and myself proud..

It has been a crazy week for me with packing, sitting on my luggage, taking things out, re-packing again, emo moments and so much more.. But i am thankful that i still had alot of fun.. Gathering with my son, poly babes, band mates and having spent alot of time with a really treasured friend..

Rennie, thank you for the really great times that we spent together.. I have become so reliant on you, it is going to feel so different without you.. I am going to feel so empty somehow, i believe you know what i mean.. Hahaz.. It is ironic how we became like perfect strangers yet turn around to find one another again.. Thank you so much.. You have been there for me when i am at my lowest point.. I am truly truly thankful to you my friend.. Will send ya an email soon, so just look out till then yeah?

I have so many things to blog about, yet i am lost for words.. Basically thank you ALL:
Triathlon Team and Alumni- all of you guys and girls has been a blast to be with! All the training, jokes and fun.. I can't wait to train with you all soon!!
Alumni - I have had so much fun! Music, competitions. marching and so much more!
Band - My juniors you all have been so lovely!Poly babes - You 4 babes, you know how much i love you all..
Poly mates - The 3 years has been so superb, superb i tell ya!
Sec sch hunks - Mark, Ian, Rennie and Syafiq, thanks for all the fun, love and laughter!!

I am going to miss you all.. Really going to.. So please take care, i know this entry is not long enough, but i really really love you all ALOT! So just keep getting updates from my blog yeah.. Love! I will catch up with you peeps soon!! Going to survive, to embark on my new journey!

LOVE YOU ALL!!! WILL MISS YOU ALL TOO!! SO PLEASE TAKE CARE YEAH!! BEST WISHES TOO!!

2009-02-14T23:22:00.000-08:00

Yet another empty promise..

This is going, going, going, GONE...

Thankful..

2009-02-11T07:40:00.000-08:00

As i am leaving in less than 2 weeks, i start to think about the people that i am going to miss so much and other than my father, mother and brother, the first two male names that pops into my mind is Ian and Khairul..

Ian

A confidant, a pillar of strength, a brother, someone i cannot live without.. So much has happened between us, from just friends to a really close platonic relationship that no one can understand unless they have gone through what we have gone through together.. From being in the same Secondary School, to being in Student Council and in the committee, to being Band mates, to being Poly Mates, to being Internship mates and all the way till now being such great friends..

Our friendship has stood the test of time, going through ups and downs, happiness and unhappiness, resolving our differences and accepting one another for who we really are.. I always feel so comfortable around you, like you have seen the really worse side of me and still accept me for who i am.. I really admire that no matter how bitchy or nasty i can get sometimes, you have always been there and i know will still be there to keep me on track, to be a friend that i trust so much.. It is after the Shanghai Internship that the bond between us just got stronger than before..

Even though we do not meet much nowadays as you are in camp, the bond between us is still so unique and strong.. Nothing or no one can snap this really thick string, no more like cable between us! If in future my boyfriend or husband is going to attempt to snap this cable, i will snap his *thing*.. Hahaz!!

I know this is like a repeat, but then again, thank you Ian, for being there for me.. For being the really much needed strength to move on when we were in Shanghai.. The one that is willing to do crazy things with me.. Wake up super early to go eat the famouns Yu Yuan Xiao Long Bao during winter when the weather was so freaking cold! Take picture with the Christmas tree in Four Seasons Shanghai with the shirt that was made with love for us from Charity and Lisa, to eat cake at Cafe 85 Degrees together late in the night, to buy a Daisy to just make my day...

Thank you so much.. You my bro, are the most super steady person i know.. If i ask you if you wanna go here or there, stay out late and stuff, your answer would be YES! If i want to travel overseas, i KNOW your answer would be a YES! Hahaz..

To be frank, i really want to have the chance for us to travel together again.. To explore the world, to have you around when i feel scared and lonely in a foreign ground.. With you around, i feel super safe even if you put me in a jungle filled with wild grizzly bears, tigers, lions and whatever lah ah.. Hahaz.. Maybe too exaggerated, but you get what i mean.. Hahaz!! No words can express how glad i am to have you with me..

I have so much to say, but its not that easy to express it out i guess.. But i believe you get what i am saying, what i really really feel about you my bro! If not for the DARN army, we could have extra more years of fun together in a university in Australia and have more fun memories together! Then we can add to our collection of interesting stories and marvel at them as the years go by...

Thank you for the really nice card.. It is so simple, yet heartwarming that it made me tear.. Thank you so much too for the cake! Like SUPER love it!! Hahaz.. You know that i have always loved what you cook or bake or make.. =)

So here i am to wish you all the best.. Be it army, studies, work or whatsoever, i sincerely wish you the best for your future endeavors.. Life may suck sometime, but it will always pick up!! Just remember, whatever happens, wherever you or I may be, whenever you need someone, I, Sheryl Chua Yihui will be/am there/here.. =) Hahaz.. Just like how you have been there for me!! And if you need someone to taste the food you cook, you know who to call!! Hahaz!!

Khairul

So much has happened between us, it is a feeling that i doubt many can understand too.. Hahaz.. My god-son since 2004, and still going strong.. It is only during the recent years after we both have grduated that we got closer.. Only during the past year till now that we have more meet ups, chit chats and catching up..

A son that i am honoured to have, a listener, confidant and angel bestowed to me just to make my days on earth much much better.. The bond between us seems to be like one between a real mother and child! Hahaz! Make me feel so old.. But i am glad that we share the same feeling.. The way i know i will not be judged by you or whatsoever makes me feel really comfortable to trust and believe you, to share my true feelings..

Even i maybe super naggy, bitchy or crazy sometimes, you seem to not mind at all.. I love the magic that we have between us that sometimes, we really do not need to speak out but know what is in our mind and hearts.. The similar thoughts and feelings that need not be voiced out, can only be felt by the both of us.. All the heart to heart talk together, to check how both of us are coping, to see how life is treating us, the jokes shared to cheer us up and more..

It has been great having you around..The meet ups we have plus the chats that we share, always give me the much needed relieve from all the emotional burden in me.. Allowing me to take a breather, relax and face the chalenges ahead again with more confidence, strength and optimism.. These might be little short chats that we share, but i feel and know that i can tell you everything i feel, bare my chest (not literally) and feel that a heavy burden is off me at the end of the day!

You my son, never fails to cheer me up when i am down.. Never fails to see if i had a bad day.. Never fails to check how my day has been.. Never fails to be a great son.. All the jokes that you tell me, the concern that you show me and as simple as a smiley face just brightens up my day..I am so going to miss you son.. I really do not know how life is going to be over there.. No meet ups, no heart to heart talks, no jokes shared and stuff, it is going to be so tough.. But then again, now technology is like so super incredible! We can skype or msn right? Hahaz.. This way, i can still be updated with what is hapening, update you with how i am and how things are.. Continue to give each other the much needed support and optimism!

So here i want to tell you my son, jia you! Best wishes to your future endeavors, be it army, studies, work and so much more.. You must take care and remember to always stay happy.. Whatever happens, wherever we both may be, whenever you need me, i Sheryl Chua Yihui this godma always will be/am here/ there for you.. This i promise you my son.. You have been such a wonderful son to me, i could not have asked for more.. So you must be strong and take care okie, cause i know you will do just fine.. =)

So 3 cheers and 3 cheers and 3 cheers for these two men in my life! Hip Hip Hurray!!

Kudos to you guys!

Finally its time to update!

2009-02-10T05:32:00.000-08:00

Okie, after a really hectic weekend, i am able to take a breather and blog.. So much has happened over the last weekend and i was really running around like a mad woman.. I shall not bother to go into too much details of me running here and there..

Fri
Went to check into the chalet with the help of my dad and Hazel
Then left immediately after dumping all the items and headed to Tampines Mall to watch movie with Lisa, Charity and Xue Ying
Headed to NTUC to meet my mother and get the other items needed for the Chalet
Headed home to get some stuff and then cab down to the Chalet
Waited for the rest to arrive..

It was really fun on Friday night, have not met my poly mates for so long! We managed to catch up, have dinner, play mahjong and chit chat al the way till morning like 530am? Then we decided to watch the sunrise as suggested by Candice!! Hahaz.. Was freezing with my small T-shirt and shorts in the beach breeze while awaiting for the sun to rise!! When it rose, we all started to take photos like never before and did funny poses! Hahaz..

Sat
Then we headed back to the Chalet to sleep at like 8am? And i woke up by like 10 plus am and could not get back to sleep.. Then started to prepare for the 2I, 4F and mini Springfield gathering.. Hahaz!! The rest woke up at about 12 plus and lisa came by 2 plus to help out..

Food came at around 3 plus and then Lisa and I headed out to decorate the gate.. After a while Charity joined us and we kinda had a super short mini casual chat as we were decorating.. Soon after that, people started arriving!!

The group just got bigger and bigger over the night! It was really amazing how we all have changed yet remained the same somehow.. It was a great evening of seeing one another again after at least 4 years! All the memories we had, gossips and scandals shared, it was really great digging them up and joking about them again! Hahaz!!

I enjoyed myself so much that no words can express!! I also received gifts!! Hahaz.. So sweet.. I really wonder when will the next gathering be.. Suddenly it dawned upon me that i am leaving in just 2 weeks time! But i am glad i planned this gathering even though it really drained all the energy from me.. A one-man show to plan this is no easy shit man.. Was really busy running around and could not sit long to chat with one another.. But i m grateful to the help that i got from my parents, Ian and Rennie.. The guys were not bad too, they would help to cook and ensure the constant supply of food to the ladies! Hahaz...

After 12 midnight people started to leave slowly and I had to started to clear up.. Cleaning up was not that bad as i had help from Ian, Rashid, Syeikh and Iskander.. Then it was time to shower and sleep man! Only slept at like 4am in the night..

Sun
Woke up at 1030am and started o get ready to buy the items needed for lunch and dinner.. Luckily with the help of Rennie, i had a ride down and started to shop for the japanese curry and salad ingredients.. Hahaz..

Then met with Chang Yuan and my son Khairul to head back to the Chalet with Rennie driving the van!I started with the preparations with the help from my son and it was quite fun! Hahaz.. After that we cooked, waited for Qi Zheng and Rennie to come back, then started lunch! To me lunch was great, but i am not sure to the others how do they think.. Then we started to play Mahjong and i was the ULTIMATE loser! Hahaz!!

After that the tri babes came and my son and gang took their leave.. The babes then started with the preparation of thier spaghetti and i started with the preparation of my salad! Hahaz! It was really fun getting messy in the kitchen with all the photo-taking.. Coach and grace came shortly and brought more good stuff!! Hahaz!!

We all had a superbly great dinner together and alot of fun gossiping and chit-chatting! Hahaz!! Played a short game of mahjong that did not work out, then decided to play blackjack instead.. Hahaz! The game was super duper funny lah!!

Then my parents came and we pack the items to bring home and headed home.. Reach home le i still need to unpack the items and could finally sleep only at 2am plus plus..The 3 day weekend chalet has been super crazy and hectic yet enjoyable and fulfilling to me.. I enjoyed myself so much even though i was so deprived of sleep.. Hahaz..

I want to THANK EVERYONE who made this 3-day marathon possible!! My poly mates, Ian, Dylan, Candice, Shi Hui, Hazel, Chaplin, Keng Kee, Jaren, Charlene, Charmiane and Alverina..

My secondary school mates, too many to name, so to ALL of you guys and girls, THANK YOU!! Especially to my twin - Cheryl, Isa, Esther, Jasper and Geraldine for the really nice thought..

My son, Chang Yuan and Qi Zheng, thank you 3..

Coach, Grace, Xue Ying, Mei Zhi, Annette and Kai Wen, I have had such a great time with you babes..

Rennie, thank you for the help that you provided me with and the van that you borrowed..

Ian, thank you for the really wonderful card, secret present and just being there for me..

ALL OF YOU HAVE BEEN SO WONDERFUL! =) Love you all!!

Its been a while..

2009-02-05T10:13:00.000-08:00

The last time i went to the airport was in October, to send Edwin off to Taiwan.. Now, i just came back from the aiport, to send Mark and Kiat Rui to Taiwan.. 2 weeks later, i will be going to the airport, to send myself to Australia.. Now how cool is that?! Hahaz!!Mark will only be back on the 26th Feb, by then i would already be in Brisbane, getting used to the life there.. Hopefully.. Hahaz...

Sending Mark off just now was quite interesting, i had a great time.. Syafiq, Mark and I headed to Macdonald at Terminal 2 to grab a bite.. I went to try the Cadbury Mcflurry as it LOOKS damn nice.. BUT IT SUCKS TO THE MAX!! If you are a peanut and chocolate lover, you will love it, BUT I DO NOT!! I LOVE OREO AND VANILLA ICE-CREAM ONLY!! Hahaz!! Paid extra 70CENTS for the really disgusting ice-cream which makes me feel like i want to puke right now.. So not worth the calories!! Hahaz!! But life is short, so who cares! But kinda regret eating it cause i am like super awake now!! SUGAR RUSH!! HAHAZ!! My son would understand this best..

I am so going to miss my sexy stuff!! Even though we do not meet up often, the times that we spent together is just so super funny and enjoyable! Plus Syafiq along, it brings the fun to another level man!! Hahaz!! Really looking forward to the next time i see you both.. Going to miss you two loads!! It is such a pity both of you cannot make it for the gathering.. But i am sure we would get the chance soon!! Hahaz!! If you consider months soon..

Plan to go Bali with them when they ORD!! That would be so fun!! Looking forward to that till then and hopefully the plan is really going to work out!!Oh wells, i have a gathering marathon starting from 5pm later till Sunday night..

Better go get some rest as i have ALOT to do!! Planning a gathering alone is some real tough work man!! Think too highly of myself, how to 1 man show sia!! Lucky i am going to get some help from Ian and Rennie!!

Leaving in 14 days time!! =) Do not know why, i seem to cannot wait to leave... Too many things here that are starting to get overwhelming, its time for a fresh start.. Don't you agree?

Time to update..

2009-02-04T07:36:00.000-08:00

Okie, i finally got the mood to blog le.. Have been busy teaching trumpet and planning for the upcoming class gathering.. Have not been getting enough sleep even though i do not know what i am busy with.. Hahaz..

Last weekend has been superb with the gathering at my God-cousin's place.. Had god food with great loh hei!! After that went to bai nian with Thomas, Jonathan, Rennie AND EVELYN!! Went to Chen Lao Shi house where we ate ALOT as he and his wife was really making us try ALL the new year goodies at his place!! Hahaz!! Then we also loh hei at the end of dinner!! 2 loh hei in a day! How cool is that!! =)

So i taught today and rushed for training after that.. Was contemplating whether to run or not cause by the time i reach it was like 640 already and training ends at 730.. But Mr Thomas encouraged me to, so i did!! Yeah!! Did 4 sets with Mei Zhi and Patricia.. Thanks for running with me babes!! I today super lazy, so never take timing.. Hahaz!!

Much has happened over the week.. Good and bad, all comes together.. I guess in life we always need a balance right? Think about it, i would be leaving in just 3 weeks time, maybe a little lesser.. Hahaz.. How time flies! Oh well..

But i am SUPER LOOKING FORWARD to the gatherings this weekend!! Friday got my poly mates that i haven't seen in AGES! Saturday got gatherings with class 2I and 4F plus many other secondary school mates, Sunday going to catch up with a few juniors especially my son and also with the tri babes!! So super exciting can!! I cannot wait!!

There is so much going through my head now, but somehow i do not know why i cannot express them out.. Oh wells.. To sum up, after coming back to Singapore for a year, i am leaving again.. Thats kinda need some time to adjust again..

Really tired now.. Need to sleep.. Tomorrow i am going to wake up early to meet Xue Ying and Mei Zhi to whack the Nike sale baby!! YEAH!

Short update...

2009-01-31T09:29:00.000-08:00

This week has passed in a flash.. Been busy with training, visiting and band.. Much has happened this week.. Things that i just cannot understand why..

But i am grateful to have seen and be with Evelyn today.. Spending time with her always makes me really really happy.. I guess its really true that the lesser time spent together, the more you would treasure the person.. If you spend everyday together, after a while it just gets boring..I need time, space and peace..

Going to get these in 3 weeks time.. Will update more another day... Super no mood...

Happy NIU Year!

2009-01-26T08:11:00.000-08:00

Well, once again it is the Lunar New Year and to all Chinese, this is the most important day as it marks the beginning of a brand new year! It has been great starting with the Reunion Dinner at my grandmother's place.. We had steamboat and it was delicious! I was so hungry that i ate too much!! The spring cleaning earlier in the day really used up all my energy!! It has been oficially a year since i came back on the 25th Jan 2008 till now! But something major was missing and that is my brother.. Without you at the table on reunion dinner or the visiting around, it feels so empty.. I miss you..

I am glad we managed to skype with you despite the difference in time and also how tired you were.. I can so totally understand how you feel lah.. While talking to you, looking at your face from a laptop, I felt like crying because i know how you felt and i miss you so much..

So we headed home after dinner and skyping and started to relax.. Dad, mum and me watched the super good Hong Kong movies on Channel 8 and before we know it, it was like 3 plus 4am already!! Hahaz.. I believe that is late enough to 守睡so that my parents would have a good, healthy long life!! =) But i have no worries too because this year my parents would be getting a 24hour or more marathon on 守睡! My brother and i have become a tag team! I will take the first shift and when i go to sleep, my brother would already be wide awake to take over the second shift!! Hahaz..

So my parents and i went visiting today and it wasn't really warming.. I don't know why.. Maybe because my brother is not here with us, or that this year many relatives aren't allowed to celebrate the new year due to a death of a family member.. Whatever it is, the new year goodies are still good!! The kueh bangkit, cashew nuts, almond cookies, keuh bahlu, CHENG TNG and much more has been so great!! Ate till i really cannot stop! Hahaz..

Best place was my grand aunt aka my nanny's place.. She cooked pig stomach soup, black sauce duck, vegetables, bammboo shoots with pork and fish! Wha, i ate until there is like no tomorrow!! Drank 2 BIG bowls of soup, ate like the duck drumstick and alot of meat, i think i ate the whole banboo shoot too and loads of my favourite vegetables!! Hahaz!! It was SUPERLY GOOD AND SUPERLY SHOIK!! Had a really great time there!!I am so going for a run tomorrow with my son!! Hahaz.. Burn those calories so i can eat even more!! Hahaz!!

It has been an interesting year with ALOT of spiritual encounters.. Seriously, you won't believe it till you see it! This is the very first time that i have experienced so many encounters in like 2 days?! This just makes me ponder about the supernatural.. I do not know how to explain because people might not believe as it is hard to, but all i can say is that, always keep an open mind because you will never know what can happen next.......................

For now, i am super sleepy and tired! Hope i can wake up to run tomorrow!! More visiting and good food to come!!

My fastest 5km time trial so far...

2009-01-21T19:34:00.000-08:00

Yesterday coach spring a SUPRISE on us! We were supposed to do 1600m, 1200m, 800m and 400m with 400m active recovery.. But before we started, coach say got surprise for us! And it was a 5km time trial!! Hahaz.. So this means 12 and a half rounds around the track!! Hahaz.. And my timing are as follow:

1/2) 56.64

1) 2.04.88

2) 2.12.18

3) 2.14.51

4) 2.17.15

5) 2.20.78

6) 2.19.85

7) 2.20.01

8) 2.23.09

9) 2.25.67

10) 2.28.11

11) 2.18.12

12) 2.15.44

The timings are quite disappointing as i was not consistent.. I was too fast at the front and slowed down alot by the back... I kept playing the song Thousand Miles in my brain, to keep me going despite the strong wind and glaring sun!! I am glad that i did in a total time of 28.37.16!! Last time when i first started my 5km was like 38mins in year 1.. Now i have improved!! I think its the dark chocolate and overdosage of kueh bahlu that i ate.. Hahaz!!

In the night i went to my aunt's place to bake pineapple tarts!! Yeah!! It was fun and i truly enjoyed myself! But quite guilty cause i had to trouble my aunt and delay her bedtime... So today i am going to bake again at her place!! Round 2!! Hahaz.. Also i am heading out later to teach trumpet in a secondary school.. Hope i would be of help cause i really want to!! Tuesday's session was great for me, they DO learn fast, but they need to be a bit more serious.. Only 2 more months to competition...

I shall sign off here as i have to CONTINUE to spring clean the house.. My room is SO NEAT, i am SO NOT USED TO IT! Hahaz.. Then i wonder again, how long do you think it will lasts? Hahaz!!

A Reguler Update..

2009-01-19T07:09:00.000-08:00

So last week i have been busy with working, though i fell sick on Friday and did not work.. Darn! There goes my one FULL day of money making opportunity.. Hate it when I fall sick and cannot go to work like super last minute.. So now i am just going to wait and take my pay another day..

Yesterday should be my last day le.. Hahaz.. Worked with David, Jun Xiong and many others.. I had a very great 'last' day with David and Jun Xiong.. Received alot of positive feedback and comments from them.. They really brightened my day.. Well, will definitely keep in touch with them, especially David.. Hahaz.. Look like a super big giant but actually very nice on the inside..

Then i had training today.. Before that, i woke up at like 8am this morning when i slept at 2am last night.. Throughout the night, i kept waking up lah! Darn the 2 cups of tea that i drank last night.. Hahaz.. Had breakfast with my mum, then did some stuffs here and there... Went for lunch at Burger King cause my mum felt like having it.. Hahaz... Then went marketing and headed home and left for training soon after..

Today sets quite exciting for me.. Too long never swim, lack of training = super slow.. Hahaz! But i got training buddy today, Yanling!! But she too fast ah, second set of 500m i cannot follow her.. She really improved alot man, proud of her!

Well, today i swam like there are sharks behind me again.. Hahaz.. Surivived it though!! Glad to have seen Xue Ying, Kai Wen and Annette.. They added much fun to training!! Oh! I found out that head butt in water is SUPER fun! Hahaz... Right Xuee?

Then coach did her drill sets, sprint 25m, then do dips or push ups.. I can barely feel my arm lah!!! And i am so tired now i can sleep within seconds.. Hahaz.. I love the feeling when you know you can sleep within seconds cause i no need to toss and turn in bed..

Tomorrow i am going to teach trumpet in a totally new school.. Hope I can help them and be of good use!! =)

Day well spent...

2009-01-12T08:24:00.000-08:00

Today i woke up like 10plus in the morning, had breakfast and started to clear my room.. Before i know it, it was time to meet my son and i quickly took a shower before zooming out of the house.. We had SUBWAY EAT FRESH for lunch.. I just love SUBWAY!! Hahaz..

Then we sat and chat for quite a while.. We talked about alot of things, from anorexic to bullimic to friends to relationships to what 2009 would be like for the both of us.. I love to spend time and chat with him cause i know i can just pour everything out and know i won't get judged.. It is just so easy to tell him how i feel and stuff, to pour out my feelings.. The things that we talked about just left me thinking about my life and stuff.. Sometimes what you see or think might not really be true or real.. Don't you agree?

For example, you see this person as your best friend, but is this person REALLY your best friend? You see this person as the love of your life, but will this person be with you forever? There are so many superficial things on Earth, what you see might not always be true or real.. This topic always leaves me deep in thoughts... Hahaz...

Then i headed home, felt super sleepy and lazy.. But in the end decided that i REALLY needed to swim.. Hahaz.. Went for training and swam in the SUPER DUPER cold waters today!! Hahaz.. Did the warm up, 20 x 25m drills, main set and sprint sets.. Super tiring, but satisfying! Hahaz... I swam till my lungs were going to come out!

Then after that we went for dinner at Bedok 85 with my tri babes!! Xue Ying, Kai Wen, Annette and her boyfriend.. Its a pity that alot of stalls were closed and i could not take those nice food cause i STILL got my sore throat... Darn man, it has been with me for like what, A MONTH?! Maybe i should go get it checked.. OR maybe i should just sleep earlier.. Hahaz..

I had a great day today, seeing Khairul, meeting the tri babes.. I miss you babes so much, haven't seen you babes for quite a while.. Hahaz.. Well, whatever it is, i am sure that this is one of the best ways to mark a great great way to start my year of 2009!

Back to work!

2009-01-10T19:24:00.000-08:00

When people are back in school, i am back to work!! Hahaz.. Well, last week just work for 2 days and i am going to work for 4 days next week! Going to work like a mad dog again, just to earn somemore money before i fly off..

Thursday 8am

Friday 8am

Sat 8am (continue staff)

Sunday 10am..

WOW!! Hahaz.. Dumb me just forgot that i have a pre-departure seminar to attend on the 17th Jan which is on a Sat! So now i am awaiting the change of schedule.. Darn it man... Oh yah! I have got my pay risen by 50CENTS! Yeah!! Hahaz.. I know it is not significant, but in such recession times, i as a part-timer get $6.50 is better than just $6 right?! I mean every cent counts okie...

So 2 weeks of January has passed and it is just amazing how times flies.. I start to feel the jittery feeling already and i don't know why! Part of me is SO eager to go, but part of me is not.. I guess that is what happens when you are about to leave the country for a while.. Looking forward to the new adventure, but not willing to leave the comfort of home at the same time.. Hahaz...

So hopefully i survive next week's events.. Should be some important seminar or if not is they cannot get enough staff thats why i would have to work morning! Just miss working with the group when i first started off... Haiz.. OH YAH! I have not bought ANYTHING for new year yet!! I am so screwed!! Need to do last minute shopping again!!

Last year this time, i was happily shopping in Shanghai for all the good Zara deals! Hahaz.. Came back to Singapore weighing 59kg like a heavy weight champion!! But this has been a healthy Singapore food year for me with lots of races and now i am super toned!! Hahaz.. Not forgetting super thick skin too!! =)

So i am in need of money, new year clothes and more gatherings!! Yeah!! =)

New Year Resolutions for 2009

2008-12-31T18:33:00.000-08:00

Well, I am going to do my New Year Resolutions for this year and i hope it really gets done, not just write for fun.. Hahaz!

1) Do well for my studies in UQ, must work really hard to score and do well so that i do not waste my parent's money and have no regrets at the end of they day.

2) Be less snappy at people, must watch how i respond to others so i will not hurt them.

3) Continue to be active in sports, go for trainings and stuff.. When in UQ can join some activities to keep myself active.

4) Continue to love my family and friends, treasure them always.

5) Continue to keep in touch with all my friends from both secondary and polytechnic.

6) Take part in races or marathons in Australia.

7) Continue to eat healthy and live healthy!

8) Must always remember to stay happy and cheer up no matter what, cause life is short, so no time to wallow in sorrow but only to celebrate in joy.

9) MUST, DIE DIE MUST bake and cook in Australia, make good use of ALL the recipe books i got for Christmas in 2008.

10) Just make the best out of every situation, make 2009 a memorable yet interesting year!

The only regret i am going to have is that i cannot celebrate my 21st Birthday in Singapore.. 20/09/2009,HOW MUCH NICER CAN THE DATE GET?!?!?!?!?!

Oh wells, i am sure it will still be a memorable one, because i know that 2009 is going to be a great year as i embark on a new journey.. And i am going to have Xue Ying with me in Australia, so it will be superb!

So happy new year everyone! I wish all of you the best of health, luck, love and prosperity! May we all have a superb year ahead of us and have no regrets when we look back.. =)

A closure to 2008

2008-12-31T05:20:00.000-08:00

Well, its the end of 2008 and i would like to do a long summary of what has happened in this year..
1) I came back from Shanghai, back to the sunny island and the comfort of my family and friends...
2) I graduated from polytechnic and have obtained my well-deserved diploma...
3) Became a super big ba zhang when i just came back from Shanghai weighing 59kg, but now i am at 54kg..
4) Started working more often to earn money if not i would have no income..
5) Went to book for driving test with Evelyn on Valentine's Day and spent it with my babes..
6) Got involved back into band, went with them into the SYF Outdoor Competition 2008...
7) Got myself into a relationship i have been looking so forward to. Though things did not work out, I have no regrets cause at least we tried...
8) Celebrated my 20th Birthday with friends and family, where i got super wasted for the first time in my life...
9) Learn driving from a screwed up instructor and then changed to a better one thankfully..
10) Voiced out how i really felt with my besties and brought the friendship to another level..
11) Waraku Ladies Night sessions with my poly babes and became so much closer and bonded together..
12) I completed 5 races, NUS Biathlon, New Balance Inter-College Biathlon, Army Half Marathon, Quadrathlon and Standard Chartered FULL MARATHON with a timing of 5:19:25
13) I passed driving on my first attempt!!
14) Became closer to a few secondary school buddies with more gatherings..
15) Attended my VERY FIRST OCS Social Night..

2008 has been really fulfilling to me.. Gained more experiences in a whole year.. More great memories, lessons and a great journey in life, love, friendship and education.. I have went through the really ups and really downs.. When i was down, i always had something or people to bring me up.. So i want to thank those who have been there, in random order..

My Brother (i miss you), Cousins Leslie and Dennis, Charity, Lisa, Ian, Mark, Nigel, Delong, Syafiq, Rennie, Khairul, Candice, Shi Hui, Chaplin, Keng Kee, Jaren, Swee Kee, Hazel, Xue Ying, Evelyn, Tang, Annette, Wilson, Chee Chin, Coach, Grace, Thomas, Yan Ling, Patricia, Tiong Han, Darren, (basically the whole Tri Team), Edwin, Chen Pei, Mr Poh, Syafiq, Norman, Felix, (basically the band peeps and trumpet juniors close to me) and not forgetting the most important peeps in my life, MA and PA!

It is because of ALL OF YOU, that is why i had such a fruitful year.. Hanging out together, being there when i am down, cheering me up when i am upset, running marathons with me (EVEE), going training with me (Yan Ling), being crazy together and so much more.. From the bottom of my heart, i truly truly thank all of you and no words can express how grateful, blessed and thankful i am to have s0o0oo0o0o0o0o many angels in my life... With angels like all of you, what more can i ask for?

I love all of you, truly do... Take care and please keep in contact, because want to keep all my angels with me, to keep guiding me and to show me the path to take in times of need.. I wish all of you all the best, may 2008 be a great year for you all as it has been SUPERB for me..

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!