Well, hello to whoever that's still following me here :) *waves*
2010's almost over, gosh, scary isn't it?
It was only a few months ago that I had graduate...
Porsche at 20?!?!
Friday, December 26, 2008
I was reading my friend's blog seconds ago. I didn't know the car that her boyfriend drove is a Porsche, not until I saw the Porsche logo at Raymond's facebook. What strikes me is his young age upon owning such luxury. Not only that, my friend is wrapped with brands from her head right down to her feet. Prada hair band, Gucci sunglasses, God-knows what branded makeup she's using, LV belt, and clothes with brands that I couldn't even pronounce. I'm so tempted to post her pictures and the Porsche in my blog as a proof because I know it is unbelievable but that would violate the privacy act. I think the model he's driving is Boxster S and it is close to NZ$ 140 000. Crazy!!! I am struggling to pay off my tuition fee but there are others who are so care-free as to buy Porsche when they are only 20! Oh well, that's his money anyway so he has the right to manage his finance as he likes...worldly speaking. Ok, back to my packing...40% done!
Update on my flat hunt
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Yea yea I know, I've forsaken poor bloggie for more than 2 weeks. Blame it on Wellington and its after effect. Anyway, to cut the story short, I went flat hunting in Wellington for 5 days last week. How shall I describe Wellington? Hmm...if you have a thing for guys or 'women' in chic business suits, it's definitely a place for you. But I personally found it very intimidating. Good ol' Dunedin with care-free students in jeans and pajamas suits me better. I finally decided on a 2 bedrooms flat up on a chemist shop. It wasn't my plan at all, but funny how things could end up. Oh well, I believe it is a God chosen place for me since I've prayed about it and so did some of my friends.
Recently, a friend keep asking me this question:" Are you happy?" I don't know how to answer this question accurately because 'happy' is a very subjective description. (* hint hint* I loathed subjective questions and trying to play psychologist irritates me) My view of happiness changes over time and experience so it is better to ask me 20 or 30 years later (provided I am still on earth). If happy by your standard means thankful and contented with what I had, then yes. I can never be thankful enough for all the blessings God had given me including finance, friends, family, study, food, shelter, entertainment, etc. But if happy means contented with my current achievement then my answer is a no. I am definitely not contented with my status quo at the moment. I felt I can achieve more and I can strive harder. I have big dreams and I have yet to realize them. People might think I am greedy for success and wealth, well, that's your assumption and you can keep it for yourself. Only God knows my vision and I will not leak it out until I realize them. If I were to say bye bye to Earth at this very moment, I am definitely not happy. I don't have a good result to report back yet...therefore, my contentment shall not end here. I hope that satisfy your question and save your energy from asking me the same question next time because you will never get a definite yes or no from me *wink*.
Recently, a friend keep asking me this question:" Are you happy?" I don't know how to answer this question accurately because 'happy' is a very subjective description. (* hint hint* I loathed subjective questions and trying to play psychologist irritates me) My view of happiness changes over time and experience so it is better to ask me 20 or 30 years later (provided I am still on earth). If happy by your standard means thankful and contented with what I had, then yes. I can never be thankful enough for all the blessings God had given me including finance, friends, family, study, food, shelter, entertainment, etc. But if happy means contented with my current achievement then my answer is a no. I am definitely not contented with my status quo at the moment. I felt I can achieve more and I can strive harder. I have big dreams and I have yet to realize them. People might think I am greedy for success and wealth, well, that's your assumption and you can keep it for yourself. Only God knows my vision and I will not leak it out until I realize them. If I were to say bye bye to Earth at this very moment, I am definitely not happy. I don't have a good result to report back yet...therefore, my contentment shall not end here. I hope that satisfy your question and save your energy from asking me the same question next time because you will never get a definite yes or no from me *wink*.
Congratulations to all Graduants!
Monday, December 8, 2008
Wow, 48 hours of intensity!
Friday evening: Heard Janice's voice and Greg's signature sniffing of the nose. I shot up the stairs in nanoseconds, hardly able to content my excitement to meet the Gns (well, it's actually more of the Lees, Janice's parents and George coming too). After a few huggies and yuppies, we rushed off to town, the Gns and Lees heading off to Pharmacy Cheese and Wine, and me heading off to the Octagon to meet the Yeos.
Height of the night: Christmas in the Octagon. It was superb, considering the event had less sponsorhip than the previous years. The event started off with casual Pacific Islander songs by the First Church. Just prior the Nation band staged up, Tahi (ignore the spelling) gave the coolest Linkin Park-style rapping.
When I said Christmas you said 'Yeah!'
Christmas
'Yeah!'
Christmas
'Yeah!'
etc.
The coolest part was he integrated the gospel into the rap, telling Dunedin about Jesus Christ is our Saviour who brings light into the world.
Brad was the MC and a very good MC he was, even though there was an air of negative degree Celsius among the crowds (especially the oldies) at the beginning. After a couple of carols (very jazz-style as expected *hint* Michelle was the keyboardist), the crowd started to warm up and there were more and more people swarming into the Octagon. There were a few dances from Dunedin Studio of Tap (tap dancing), Pacific Association of King's (Samoan Dance---reminded me of Bruce pole dancing), and a Hip Hop band. I felt a swell of pride burning in my chest and I couldn't help but told the girl beside me, "this is my church". When Hannah was leading the song 'Oh, Happyday', I even saw some Asians joining into the song, clapping their hands and doing the not so obvious jumps.
Saturday morning: Pharmacy Awards Giving Ceremony at the Hunter. Now, this is what I called people mountain people sea. With the mass generation of CO2 in a confined place, I found it hard to breath, let along trying to weave through the vertically advantaged crowd. I could hardly catch a glimpse of the award recipients, but a few names were being called so often that they bared a mark in my brain, Anita Smith and Jason Wright. I was starting to get bored (because it was more like Anita and Jason Awards Receiving Ceremony) when suddenly I heard the familiar four names being called for the most publishable group research project: Gregory Gn, Janice Lee, Tao Jiang and William Wong. Congratulation guys, I am so proud of you!!! Esther got a prize for being the best academic student in P4.
Nearing the end of the ceremony, I was very drowsy from CO2 toxicity so decided to leave early. We did not even join in the procession. However, we found a good spot in Starbucks and had a clear view of the graduants walking down the road of victory. For the past two years, I had attended two graduation ceremonies of two people whom I am not so close with. Ironically, I was unable to attend THIS year graduation ceremony eventhough there were a lot of close friends I can cheer for. I was ticketless! I don't mind at all because experience told me I would have fallen asleep throughout except for the very brief moment when my friends were called to receive their certificates.
We had the graduation dinner at table 7. It is a very fancy, expensive restaurant with on trays and desserts. Half way through my main course, my stomach was stretched beyond the limit of bursting. Luckily there were some comfy couches lining the wall beside the table. We took a rest at the couches and must have look pretty worn out because the waitress looked at us and our half eaten food and I could imagine her thinking that we just came back from a battle. Thanks again to all the graduants who kindly paid for our meal. It was expensive, about $56 per person. And that ended the chapter of the most anticipated day of this summer!
P/s Miss Dune was amazingly cooperative and put on a bright sunny face throughout these past 48 hours.
Friday evening: Heard Janice's voice and Greg's signature sniffing of the nose. I shot up the stairs in nanoseconds, hardly able to content my excitement to meet the Gns (well, it's actually more of the Lees, Janice's parents and George coming too). After a few huggies and yuppies, we rushed off to town, the Gns and Lees heading off to Pharmacy Cheese and Wine, and me heading off to the Octagon to meet the Yeos.
Height of the night: Christmas in the Octagon. It was superb, considering the event had less sponsorhip than the previous years. The event started off with casual Pacific Islander songs by the First Church. Just prior the Nation band staged up, Tahi (ignore the spelling) gave the coolest Linkin Park-style rapping.
When I said Christmas you said 'Yeah!'
Christmas
'Yeah!'
Christmas
'Yeah!'
etc.
The coolest part was he integrated the gospel into the rap, telling Dunedin about Jesus Christ is our Saviour who brings light into the world.
Brad was the MC and a very good MC he was, even though there was an air of negative degree Celsius among the crowds (especially the oldies) at the beginning. After a couple of carols (very jazz-style as expected *hint* Michelle was the keyboardist), the crowd started to warm up and there were more and more people swarming into the Octagon. There were a few dances from Dunedin Studio of Tap (tap dancing), Pacific Association of King's (Samoan Dance---reminded me of Bruce pole dancing), and a Hip Hop band. I felt a swell of pride burning in my chest and I couldn't help but told the girl beside me, "this is my church". When Hannah was leading the song 'Oh, Happyday', I even saw some Asians joining into the song, clapping their hands and doing the not so obvious jumps.
Saturday morning: Pharmacy Awards Giving Ceremony at the Hunter. Now, this is what I called people mountain people sea. With the mass generation of CO2 in a confined place, I found it hard to breath, let along trying to weave through the vertically advantaged crowd. I could hardly catch a glimpse of the award recipients, but a few names were being called so often that they bared a mark in my brain, Anita Smith and Jason Wright. I was starting to get bored (because it was more like Anita and Jason Awards Receiving Ceremony) when suddenly I heard the familiar four names being called for the most publishable group research project: Gregory Gn, Janice Lee, Tao Jiang and William Wong. Congratulation guys, I am so proud of you!!! Esther got a prize for being the best academic student in P4.
Nearing the end of the ceremony, I was very drowsy from CO2 toxicity so decided to leave early. We did not even join in the procession. However, we found a good spot in Starbucks and had a clear view of the graduants walking down the road of victory. For the past two years, I had attended two graduation ceremonies of two people whom I am not so close with. Ironically, I was unable to attend THIS year graduation ceremony eventhough there were a lot of close friends I can cheer for. I was ticketless! I don't mind at all because experience told me I would have fallen asleep throughout except for the very brief moment when my friends were called to receive their certificates.
We had the graduation dinner at table 7. It is a very fancy, expensive restaurant with on trays and desserts. Half way through my main course, my stomach was stretched beyond the limit of bursting. Luckily there were some comfy couches lining the wall beside the table. We took a rest at the couches and must have look pretty worn out because the waitress looked at us and our half eaten food and I could imagine her thinking that we just came back from a battle. Thanks again to all the graduants who kindly paid for our meal. It was expensive, about $56 per person. And that ended the chapter of the most anticipated day of this summer!
P/s Miss Dune was amazingly cooperative and put on a bright sunny face throughout these past 48 hours.
Davina's Midnight Surprise Party
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Again, surprise is not an applicable word nowadays. But we did it anyway, for the sake of tradition =P. The surprise party was superb. Jacqueline as usual, is the decoration queen. There are mountains of food and drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic. 40 pieces of KFC, 7 pizzas, >10 packets of chips, cookies, fruit platters, ~20 beers, 8 vodkas, a champagne and a mega size chocolate birthday cake from A&D company, of course. There's about 20 guests last night. Among these guests, Sam was the spotlight. Wanna know why?
Simply ADORABLE!!!!
TADAA...
Simply ADORABLE!!!!
But I shall say Sam is more interested in food than human's curdle. Every body went wulala with Sam, but he was busy minding his own business...sniffing around for food! Kawaii! Guess what? Ben's (Mok) darkest secret was unveiled last night...he's actually afraid of dog. I got suspicious when Ben walked away every time Sam *sniff sniff* around him, so I tried to sneak Sam onto Ben's lap. Ben's reaction was like I've just put a snake on him. MUAHAHA*laughing evilly*
Finally, I met Phoebe, Glenn's beloved daughter. She's utterly shy. I didn't get to talk to her because I was too busy with Sam. Yea, yea...they are both equally cute but Sam is less shy...and he's furry.
Ok, looking forward to Quantum of Solace tonight!
Finally, I met Phoebe, Glenn's beloved daughter. She's utterly shy. I didn't get to talk to her because I was too busy with Sam. Yea, yea...they are both equally cute but Sam is less shy...and he's furry.
Ok, looking forward to Quantum of Solace tonight!
Prayer and Friends
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
I am utterly bored these few days (trapped in my room by the rain) so there will be more than usual updates posted. Stay tune...
I am now reading a book recommended by Michelle, Veritas Christo et Ecclesiae. I was flabbergasted by the image painted by the writer regarding spiritual warfare. Prayer is a strong weapon. The earnest you pray, the stronger the shield formed by the angelic force. Sometimes it is hard to account what is happening, even to friends, when you are going through a hard time. Details are not important. Our hearts are connected through a special cable called friendship. When you are happy, my heart cheers for you. When you are sad, I felt your sorrow deep in my heart. So, you are not alone, friend, because all of us are linked by this cable, no matter how far we are. Details are not important, but just a sentence of 'I need your prayer' will generate gigawatt of power shield through prayers linked by this cable. God WILL make a way, when there seems to be no way. Together with all of our prayers plus the fervent pleas and interceptions from the heavenly beings ( I do believe in guardian angels), God WILL make a way. Somebody told me this once, when a door is shut right in your face, that does not indicate the end of the world. If you take a step back and look to your left and your right, you will discover there are a lot more doors ready for you to open.
I am now reading a book recommended by Michelle, Veritas Christo et Ecclesiae. I was flabbergasted by the image painted by the writer regarding spiritual warfare. Prayer is a strong weapon. The earnest you pray, the stronger the shield formed by the angelic force. Sometimes it is hard to account what is happening, even to friends, when you are going through a hard time. Details are not important. Our hearts are connected through a special cable called friendship. When you are happy, my heart cheers for you. When you are sad, I felt your sorrow deep in my heart. So, you are not alone, friend, because all of us are linked by this cable, no matter how far we are. Details are not important, but just a sentence of 'I need your prayer' will generate gigawatt of power shield through prayers linked by this cable. God WILL make a way, when there seems to be no way. Together with all of our prayers plus the fervent pleas and interceptions from the heavenly beings ( I do believe in guardian angels), God WILL make a way. Somebody told me this once, when a door is shut right in your face, that does not indicate the end of the world. If you take a step back and look to your left and your right, you will discover there are a lot more doors ready for you to open.
Miss Dune is upset again!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
For those of you who are basking in the warm/hot weather at the north, Dunedin is drenched in showers and coldness for the past 72 hours. I hope Miss Dune will get over her whining temperament and put on a sunny face during the graduation float. I am so looking forward to that because this will be the FIRST time I really attend a graduation when most of my close friends are saying sayo nara to the university. It will be awful for them to walk under a shower with their robes dragging along the muddy road.
Today is a special day. It is the day when two important persons in my life are having their BIRTHday=). My dear mother and my dear friend, Sam. Woot, woot, welcome to the 20s association, Sam =D. Having said that, in two more months, I will have to wave my special 21 bye bye. *sniff sniff*=(
Hiak, hiak...I know it is still early but I have come up with a list for my birthday presents. *wink*
Today is a special day. It is the day when two important persons in my life are having their BIRTHday=). My dear mother and my dear friend, Sam. Woot, woot, welcome to the 20s association, Sam =D. Having said that, in two more months, I will have to wave my special 21 bye bye. *sniff sniff*=(
Hiak, hiak...I know it is still early but I have come up with a list for my birthday presents. *wink*
- I want you, you, you and you to give me a birthday dance and upload it on facebook =P, so it better be good for your own sake!
- Think about me for 10 seconds when the clock strikes 12 exactly on 16th of Feb. (Eeew, sounds like a mourning ceremony, ok, maybe say a prayer of birthday blessing =D)
- No present! The birthday dance is already a present =P
Where's my hair?
Monday, December 1, 2008
There. I've cut my hair and it is so short that I looked like a boy more than a girl =P. This is the most impulsive decision I've made regarding my hair. I just happened to walk past Bizzo on my way back from the hospital and suddenly I had this strong urge to walk in and have my hair 'tidied', initially. Next thing I knew, I walked out with the funkiest, SHORTEST hairstyle I've ever had. If it was not for the long distance, I would have gone to Countdown or NW and bought a purple hair dye. That's what boredom do to you.
I've lost count of all the jap's dramas I've consumed lately. The latest one is Kareinaru Ichizoku. It's full of suspense and surprises. Unlike those fictional lovey dovey drama, this is a human drama illustrating the reality of life behind a very rich Mampyo family. For a person who knows nothing about business like me, I am intrigued at the complexity within the business world, not just the simple selling of kolo mee at the kopitiam. There's scheme, loans, trust, rivals, technologies, bribery, government and even marriage involved for the sake of business. It is also a story of good vs evil, honesty vs schemes, loyalty vs betrayal. But I was very disappointed at how the story ends. Heroes are supposed to win in the end, right right? At least in movies, they are supposed to win. But not this one. The drama concludes in the end that life is life and good people does not always win in the end. Geez, what an encouragement..sigh!
Looks like a boring, serious drama. But believe me, I was surprised at how interesting the drama is.
I've lost count of all the jap's dramas I've consumed lately. The latest one is Kareinaru Ichizoku. It's full of suspense and surprises. Unlike those fictional lovey dovey drama, this is a human drama illustrating the reality of life behind a very rich Mampyo family. For a person who knows nothing about business like me, I am intrigued at the complexity within the business world, not just the simple selling of kolo mee at the kopitiam. There's scheme, loans, trust, rivals, technologies, bribery, government and even marriage involved for the sake of business. It is also a story of good vs evil, honesty vs schemes, loyalty vs betrayal. But I was very disappointed at how the story ends. Heroes are supposed to win in the end, right right? At least in movies, they are supposed to win. But not this one. The drama concludes in the end that life is life and good people does not always win in the end. Geez, what an encouragement..sigh!
Looks like a boring, serious drama. But believe me, I was surprised at how interesting the drama is.
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