HAPPY 2008!

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008!!!

The new year has come, the old is gone..time flies so fast these days.

I can't believe that I'd been here in the States for more than 5 months now..this 5 month journey has been a great experience. It has helped me grow a lot. Winter has just begun last week. Weather's been really cold, but not cold enough to snow. I really hope it snows, but I doubt it would..but I'll still hold on to that hope..

My month long winter break has been fun so far! I spent most of my time hanging out with my friends, playing keyboard, teaching some of them keyboard, watching movies and reading..I have to say, I'm really really blessed to have friends around me, who would always be there for me..to look out for me at all times..and also keep feeding me..lol..back home, no one ever come up to me and say "hey! you know, you're really talented in keyboard and writing.." or "hey! you did a great job out there.." ..It was usually just "look at sheryl..." or " look at your sisters.." or "ya, it's your responsibilities.." It's just nice to have someone come up to me and say I'm talented in something. you know what I mean? anyways, this is going no where..so back to topic..anyways, I thank God for all the blessings..for the opportunity to be where I am today, for me to meet new people, for new friends, for the McCords for being like my family here, for helping me succeed in the things I do, for being there for me and for all the joy and laughter HE had brought in my life.. ^_^

My new semester starts in 2 weeks. That means back to my hectic schedule and new subjects. I'm not looking forward to exams and assignmets, but I can't wait to see my friends again..I miss you guys! Well, I hope and pray for the best..that every moment in my life is used to the maximum..I wanna get to know more new people..get involve on campus more often..to increase my network and social scope..to enjoy life! every minute of it.. ^_^

alright, I gotta go teach Ho keyboard now...later hang out with Stefan for couple of hours..then dinner and movie with the guys from ISCA..hehe..hope this new year is fun!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! I MISS Y'ALL LOTS! HAVE FUN!!

Merry Christmas!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

I'm currently at Siloam Springs, AR with Suzannah and her family. It Christmas eve today, and I'm really excited about Christmas this year. First Christmas abroad. was hoping it would snow, but chances are just not gonna happen. It snowed a little yesterday night though.

I came to Suzannah's on Saturday evening. We had Mexican food for dinner at a restaurant nearby. The waitress proposed I had some shrimp [...ala diabla] or something like that. It was suppose to be really spicy, so I ordered it. But it wasn't spicy to me! man, it was kinda like a disappointment. Then, I had some pickled jalapenos and it wasn't spicy at all..so, the waitress was kinda frustrated that I didn't find it spicy, she went to get me some raw jalapenos and grilled jalapenos..those were good to chew on! people, you should really try those. It's like eating raw 'bird's eye' chili padi..and since the weather was so cold, it felt really really good! When we came back to the house, Maggie followed me around and sniffed..whenever I stood still, she would roll over, trying to get me to rub her belly. She did it 4 times in a roll! haha..she was persistant..she's still doing it today. lol.

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I had dinner at Dave and Allison's tonight. Gotta play a little with Jackson and Lauren. Lauren is so sweet. She's almost 1yr old..she's really adorable and cheerful. She tried to share some of her cheese she was eating with me, by putting it on my cheek instead of mouth. Oh, and we had really good food! Allison is a good cook..and they were really nice family. Not to mention, really pretty house. Later, we watched Rush Hour 3 which was nice on their new tv. Oh, before that, in the afternoon, Suzannah and I went to Sonic for a drink after our trip to Walmart. I had Strawberry Cream Cheese Smoothie? something like that which was just awesome! then, her neighbour brought me Harry Potter 1 today and I'm almost done with it in just about 2 hour or so..Then, our plan was to meet Blair in Fayetteville for a movie. We were planning to watch 'P.S. I LOVE YOU.' but we were running a little late. So, Suzannah sped on the highway, going 83 on a 65..we were pulled over and she got a ticket. She was so upset about it, and worried of what her dad might say. It was our first time getting pulled over. She then turned back instead of going to Fayetteville for movie since we were already late and she wasn't in the mood for it anymore. So, that's when I came back and started reading before heading out for dinner.

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So, my trip so far in Siloam is not all pleasant. I mean, getting a ticket is nothing compared to what I'm about to say..Liz's [Suzannah's sister] wedding got called off today. Suzannah told me that Derek called Liz to tell her that he wasn't sure if he loved her enough to marry her and that he was pressured into this marriage. He wanted to think about it. Imagine telling it to a girl 2 weeks before the big day! It was cruel. He said he wanted to go talk to the preacher that night, but Suzannah and her bro and Liz met him at the theatre instead. Penipu. And Liz went over that Saturday to see what he decides. She wanted to marry him badly coz' she really loved him. They were getting on really well..with their house bought, things planned, honeymoon paid etc, it was devastating to her! Today, he called her to tell her he wanted out! It really upset everyone! Liz is feeling really bad right now, but she's hiding it. But you can always tell by their eyes..I know I should stay out of this, and I'm really trying to. I did not give any comments and I stayed off topic, pretending to know nothing. But, I don't understand how can a guy treat a girl like that? calling off the wedding 2 weeks before the big day? telling her he had doubts even before he proposed? I mean, you shouldn't even proposed if you have doubts. Why plan all these and get everyone so excited when you have doubts of your own feelings. It makes all no sense. I feel horrible for Suzannah and her family. It's hard for them to have this problem and yet pretend nothing is wrong in front of me, since I'm a guest here. That guy is a jerk! it's really his lost..I feel that Liz deserves better but I can tell that she really liked him.

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Oh well, I guess life is just like that huh? I'm not sure how merry this christmas is going to be, and I will be finding out in a couple of hours. I'll update when I get back to Fayetteville on Wednesday!

Finals are OVER! Winter break is here..

IT SNOWED!!!

Haha..forgive me, but that was my second time seeing snow, first was at Chicago.. ^_^ It was really cold last night once it stopped snowing and snow was everywhere..cars covered in snow, trees and grass looked white..it was just so pretty! Ok, here are my updates after MIA for such long time..

Finals were over last Tuesday and grades were posted on Wednesday morning. I did well! ^_^ yeah~~~ cheers..haha..But after finals, we became so free that we did not know what to do with all these free time. We were lost! can you believe that? My roommate left Tuesday morning since she finished her finals on Monday instead. So, that evening, I hung out with Diego, Matt, Ashley for dinner..then watch some tv with diego before heading out to Humphreys Hall to say goodbye to Eugene and later dropped by Shino's to say more goodbyes. Then, we went back to sleep..haha..so much goodbyes in one night was tiring..

Wednesday: woke up and found more people missing. *sigh* everyone was going home! so, this time, we watched tv and later met J.W. for dinner and later a game of Hog-o-poly aka Hog version of monopoly..haha..it was alright till Rohit came and irritate me so much that I got so frustrated. Diego went bankrupt first, and later fell asleep on the couch while J.W. and I continued our game. Rohit didn't shut up or stop messing around. He even took one of my "credit hours" aka "house" and put it in Diego's hair.. ^_^" how in the world am I suppose to take it back right? I didn't want to wake him up either..sigh..after I got everything back in order, went to shower and watch some tv by myself in my room till Diego came over to use my laptop to get his flight info stuff organized, I guess? well, anyways, we watched some tv, chat and I went to bed..haha..

Thursday: met Diego in the morning, had some cereal before heading out to see Prof. Norwood about our grades and later to the mall for some Christmas shopping! ^_^ bought my family some stuff..we walked to walmart to get some stuff as well..hehe..then back to mall to grab a last minute gift for my dad..and then headed back to yocum. While on the bus, both of us were so quiet because i was tired and hungry and diego was just hungry..haha..so, some rice and canned food for dinner, and condensed milk for dessert? it was nice! he mixed some 'farin'? well, i don't know how to spell it, but that's how it sounded..kaka..which tasted pretty good actually..anyways, watched 'SinCity', a wierd movie if you ask me..then later, watch some youtube, hung out a little then Zzzzz...

Friday: Another day with both of us bored..haha..called Stefan and he was in his room, watching tv..so, we watched somemore tv, he left for walmart, came back and watched tv..haha..i cleaned my room! my books la..cooked some rice and steam egg..while he was using my laptop, my family came online, so we talked while he watched some tv quietly..seriously, I do mean QUEITLY..he didn't even dare to go change the channel in case he gets in the background of my webcam..haha..it was just so funny, coz' my webcam was facing me and my bed.. =p then, he checked his flight infos etc..after that, we really wanted to go do something else than watch tv but it was raining outside and everything else was closed. And diego, being so bored, suggested playing in the rain.. ^_^" so, we googled "things to do when you're bored"..which involved doing many stupid things..haha..it really wasted some time..then, we turned to our trusty youtube.com and watched till 2.30am..then, he left to pack up his stuff and me to bed. He left at 5am, heading back to Bolivia..

Saturday: It was EXTREMELY QUIET! I was the only one on my floor actually..it was kinda scary. Woke up and talked to my sis before falling back to sleep till 10am..when I finally woke up, I found cereal and milk at my door..it was from diego..I think he left it there right before he left, because I did not hear anything thru the night..or maybe I was really asleep..it was weird that he left, because my floor is so quiet now..i don't see or hear anyone at all..did my laundry, packed my stuff and called Candy to help me move my stuff to CA House..I stayed at ISCA house that night though..since they had a Christmas dinner to go to, it was just Richard and I left. Taka went to a party, Mauricio was in Europe and Dong Hyu in Korea..so, eat instant noodle with pork ribs, ice cream for dessert, orange juice for drink and watch tv at the same time..when we saw egg nog on tv, we headed to walmart for some and then drove around to see lights! pretty pretty christmas decor..when we got back, Lucas was almost going to bed when he called me..he was so happy I was staying there yesterday that he asked me to stay again tonight..*lol*

Today: went to church and Arby's for lunch, went back to my dorm to pack all my food to bring to CA House..didn't realize how much food I had in my room..so, had to call Candy and Ashley for help..I had to walk back and forth because I forgot my rice cooker and slipper..sigh..the room here is alright..kinda dirty actually but big! I have my own kitchenette and bathroom, but it's in the basement..so, again, I'm alone technically downstairs..sigh..but it's better than my dorm la..at least I know here got people right? Went to ISCA for dinner and chat with Ho for really long time..interesting topic too! hahaha..we should do that more often..

so, I have plans for tomorrow, tuesday and thursday[maybe!] ..what about the rest? hmm..anyone has suggestion on what to do? who else wanna teman me?

who put it there???

Seriously, WHO STICKED THIS ON MY DOOR???

I woke up this morning, determined to start studying early in the morning..went to brush my teeth and wash my face, then suddenly when I was about to open my door, I saw this stuck ON my door, next to my name..I was laughing so hard coz' it's hilarious! and curious at the same time..Seriously, who put that there? I wonder how many people has passed by my room and seen this on my door while I was asleep..people would think I'm sick or something..then again, what's gonna be on my door next? People been giving me food to eat all the time..and for the last time, I'm fine and healthy..I'm just smaller than all of you here..I'M PERFECTLY FINE!

so, my point is, WHO PUT THIS RAMEN AND NOTE ON MY DOOR???

1 down...4 more to go?!?

1 down, 4 more to go!
I should be studying now, but I need a break right now..studying for finals has seriously messed up my bological schedule..my eating and sleeping schedule needs to adjust back to normal..after this finals, no more starbucks! no more coffee! no more junk food or chocolates to stay awake! more movies, tvs, musics and hanging out..haha..ok, for now..back to mugging..

oh ya, and what's so frustrating is that the cafeteria closes on Tuesday! what am I gonna eat for the rest of the time I'll be here??? *sigh*

TAGGED

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* winter is coming and I wanna be warm and yet look great!
* that's the most PRACTICAL gift! Gimme and I can get what I want
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* outgoing
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Chicago Trip Pics

Chicago Trip

!!!! I'M BACK!!!!

Chicago was fun!I miss it already...

DAY 1

We left campus on Tuesday evening at 8pm. We spent the entire morning packing and cleaning stuffs in our room..By we, I meant Eugene and I actually..I packed mine the night before, but I had to wait till I did my laundry that morning so that I would have enough clothes to bring along. Anyways, we were so focused in packing and tiding ourselves, we forgot to eat dinner! haha..when we realized that, all the cafeteria were closed, so, we stopped by Quiznos. Then, up to the bus and sit for 12 hours! Ok, so, we had several stops at McDs

Day 2:

Greeted by the sound of traffic and sirens. Oh, I missed those noises..it was raining..First stop was the Field Museum..it was awesome! It was big and nice..it had a lot of stuff..I kinda learnt stuff and realized there were similarities in our culture and other countries' as well..things that they used in the past, onaments etc..later, back to hotel for some free time. We stayed at the Inn of Chicago@ Millenium Mile. It was like in the middle of downtown area..everything was happening around us. Hyeona and I were overwhelmed by just being in the city, so we decided to go for a walk..and we actually walked really far and as if it wasn't cold enough, it was raining! *shivers* Dinner @ the Cheesecake factory *yummy..i miss the cheesecake already* and then up up up to Handcock Observatory..the view would make you speechless..I wonder what it would be like to bungy jump from there, and everyone else thought I was insane..kaka..94th floor would really get your adreline pumping..

Day 3:

Guess what I saw the first thing I woke up? SNOW!!! *JUMPS EXCITINGLY* I really got excited and started jumping on the bed like a kid.. *malunya* even though it was just a little, it definitely made my day! ^_^ Ok, so, we went to Museum of Science and Industry..definitely encourage you to check it out if you''re in Chicago..It's a little kiddy if you're all mature and boring..but go with an open mind..I know I enjoyed..later, more walking around the city before our FREE Thanksgiving Dinner..we had a traditional meal. =) then, back to hotel, jalan a little more with my RA,Oscar and Eugene before heading back to hotel, shower and study..

Day 4:

A little sunshine,but windy. Everyone I knew went shopping since it was Black Friday and it was having sale everywhere. I didn't go because my friend ditched me. But then, I got to eat Chicago hotdog & corn dog at a vendor (..not like de stalls we have back home also..it's a building.. ^_^" wonder why they say vendor..hmm..) everyone else missed it! it was really different than the ones we have in AR. Ok, so we went to the Aquarium and Planeterium. Aquarium is a MUST GO if you're there..but planeterium was a little too kiddy for me..so, u figure la..I saw so many different sea creatures, some that exists in Malaysia wei..ok ok..then, we (Me, Diego, Eugene and Hyeona) took the subway to the new Chinatown for some good food! Well, we were suppose to meet Hyeona's friends there for dinner but we got there earlier. So, more walking..we had hot milk tea at a chinese bakery shop and I got to watch Chinese drama series there too! The people there just kept staring at me while I was watching tv and trying to translate some stuff..Ok, so, I know I don't exactly look Chinese-y but I'm still Chinese ok? Just because my ancestors have mixed before doesn't make me non-chinese.. =p it was just hilarious coz' I kinda expected people to stare at me weirdly..when I spoke in chinese, that shocked most people who didn't know me.. XD Ok, chinese food was just........GOOD......oh, and something happen while we were having dinner. You know there are dry chili in Kung Po Chicken right? I was just chewing the chilis like normal snacks..and I showed it to Diego and he actually did the same as I did, except that his was a tiny one and mine was a huge one. Omg..his face turned so red and he kept drinking water after he couldn't tahan the spiciness..and I was still eating..it was just so funny but then I felt kinda bad because he did it just because I did..what he doesn't know is that I LOVE spicy food and I'm used to eating chili like that.. It was just a priceless day..later, we went out again to malls at Northside of Chicago..and they had BodyShop..man, I was so happy..it's cheaper than KL as well! got me some lotion..

Day 5:

Cold and windy. Woke up and showered and packed everything to put in the bus. Headed to Planeterium for a group picture! then Millenium Park for more pictures and it was free time again. This time, I was mad at Hyeona for being bossy and selfish for the past few days. I was being very patient until she messed up my hair. That time, I really lost it at her. That definitely told her to stop bossing me around..and she's a bad sleeper! I didn't sleep well at all for those few nights. That's probably why I was a little cranky before she started being bossy. Ok, so after all these, we went to the theatre to get Eugene and Hyeona their broadway tickets. I didn't wanna go because i wanted to save money and I wanted to see more of the city. I could always watch the broadway in KL as well. So, no big deal. Then, we went to eat the Famous Chicago Pizza which was just delicious. I miss that pizza. Eugene and Hyeona ate in 5 minutes as they had to catch their show. So, that left me and Diego. So, we went for a walk at the Millenium Park and around The Loop. We even got to see the financial side of the city, the Christmas Fest in the middle of The Loop. Then, public library, bookstores, and several other places. By the time the girls finished their show, we were tired from our long day of exploring the city. It was awesome! then, I took Eugene to get her boots at several shops Diego and I saw around the city and she did! glad she was happy..but Hyeona was just being selfish and gloomy as usual. No idea what was on her mind..probably because we didn't do what she wanted--> go to Navy Pier again for pictures..but anyhow, I'm glad we did what we wanted instead of being bossed around for that day.

7.30pm:

Board our bus and head back to Fayetteville. I was tired, did a little studying on the bus, some chatting and then doze off..we had several stops and before I knew it.I was back in Fayetteville. It was so freaking cold yesterday, and the heater wasn't turn on yet..and no food on campus..so I had instant noodles *thanks to Diego*, watched tv, do hw, talked to my family and then hang out with Diego and Matt..

*Day ends..holiday ends and now it's time to study for my finals next week..Wish me luck y'all..

Enjoy my pictures!

I'm gonna miss you, Chicago..

Diego's super heavy backpack..I can't even carry it by myself ^_^"

Bolivian Christmas Tree! they didn't have a Malaysian one.. *sobz*

Oscar and Diego at the park

Quiet streets of Chinatown

washing windows?

I AM WHO I AM

Sorry about the last post..I just re-read it and it does sound I was extremely irritated by my friends..oh, btw, I'm gonna write this next sentence in BM in case of salah satu daripada kawan-kawan aku di sini membaca dan tahu bahawa aku sedang merujuk kepada mereka...based on my last post, salah satu gadis yg aku cakap tu adalah gadis dalam gambar-gambar berikut..tiba-tiba, dia telefon aku dan datang ke hostel kita untuk melepak pada malam sabtu itu, tapi tujuan utamanya, rasanya bukan itu saja, tapi berkaitan dengam lelaki dalam gambar tu..malam berikutnya, gadis tu datang ke bilikku selepas makan malam dengan lelaki itu. Lelaki itu terus menonton tv tapi, tiba-tiba, gadis itu merujuk semua gadis baik sebagai 'perempuan murahan' sambil merenung ke arah aku..entahlah dia sedang merujuk kepada aku atau siapalah..I'm so gonna try find out what's exactly what she's up to and if she's on to something about me..well, let's just say she will just regret messing with me..I mean, kalau dia suka kat lelaki itu, beritahulah lelaki itu..tak de kaitan ngan aku langsung pun..y making all these trouble involving me..keep me out of the picture/problem..

oh, my life is so filled with drama that I could make a reality show with it right now..haha..and I'm enjoying every moment of it.. =p

....MOVING ON....

So, what do college students do during the weekends, when most people go home for the weekend..we, international students......watch movie on laptop and pose for the camera..haha..sorry that I look horrible coz' I was getting tired when Eugene started taking pictures of us at 2.30am..we were watching youtube actually that time..kaka

DIEGO, ME, EUGENE
ME & EUGENE

DIEGO POSING..I was on youtube.com.. XD
watching youtube.. =p

*frustration*

Is it that hard to really get noticed for being who you really are deep down? Must one be beautiful, tall, slim, loud or abnobxious to be noticed? I don't know why all these are coming thru my mind right now..It's hard to decided what I'm feeling is just temporary or is it really what I feel.

WARNING: IF YOU DON'T WANNA HEAR ME COMPLAIN, IT'S A GOOD TIME TO CLOSE THIS WEBPAGE NOW..COZ' I NEED TO GET SOMETHINGS OFF MY CHEST..

Why is it always ok for pretty girls to flirt around even though they have bfs already? Why does physical appearance the only thing that really matter to people? Why can't people look pass the appearance before deciding who to befriend with? Why am I always labeled as 'cute, small, sweet and harmless sherrie'? Why do girls who are extremely gerdik get all the attention around here? I mean, not just with guys, but with some girls as well..put on some make up and wear mini skirts in freezing cold weather, and ta-dah..your leng lui..and even though she has a bf and yet meng-gerdik, she still manage to fool people into believing she's single and available? Why do people believe them instead of looking pass all these covers? Why Why Why??? Is life just about the appearance? If so, I'll never make it in this world..coz' I don't wear make up..coz' I don't do things to please people..coz' I love being myself and I believe in just being who I am..coz' I don't really care what people think of me..coz...If this life is just about appearance, I know, I will end up just being surrounded by "friends" who will cabut when they see someone else come along their way..I will be surrounded by "friends" who will hang out with when their dates are busy..

!!!!!!!!!!!ARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This sounds depressing wei..I'm gonna stop here, take a shower and try get things off my mind and do some work.....

P.S. If you haven't notice, I'm talking about someone I know, not just a bizzare figure..and I can't say who coz' it'll offend someone..so, ya, go figure..

*cheers*

I'm happy!!! My lil's sis just emailed me about her test scores and she managed to maintain her standard even without me by her side.. =p Not that she's independent, but more on the stress from me and the teachers I know who are looking out for her. At least now I know she'll still be in the first class, and taking tuition under Mdm Wee, I can finally take off the burden of worrying for her studies..I know it would be stressful for her to be in that class, but hey! if I survived it, she can right? she's my lil sister..so, sherill, if you read this..there is NO excuse for you not doing well ya? =p

Kahwin Lagi ya?

Firstly, I apologize to those who can't understand Malay..but I just can't help posting this..it's hilarious!! XD so much for nak kahwin lagi..

Suami : Lelaki kawin 3 baru lah sah
Isteri : Kenapa pula?
Suami : Cuba terjemahkan ke dalam Bahasa Inggeris, "satu" is one, "dua" is two, "tiga" isteri
(is three). Baru betul dan sah!
Isteri : Tapi abang kena faham Bahasa Inggeris, terutama tentang "singular" dan "plural"
Suami : Berkenaan apa tu?
Isteri : Satu tu "Singular"; dua atau lebih "Plural"
Suami : Contohnya?
Isteri : One car sebagai singular, two cars sebagai plural. Apa bezanya?
Suami : Ohhh... tambah huruf "s" untuk yang plural
Isteri : Betul tu. Sama juga la untuk abang
Suami : Macam mana pula boleh sama?
Isteri : Satu isteri abang MAMPU, jika dua isteri dah jadi plural, maka abang MAMPUS
tambah "s" je, kan?

Lepas daripada tu, si-suami tidak pernah lagi berceritakan hasratnya untuk berkahwin lagi...

Chicago, here I come ♥

I'd been saying about how much I miss the life in the city all these while..dreams of just being there puts a smile on my face in the morning. The song 'New York New York' by Frank Sinatra explains my dream..waking up to a city that never sleep is something you have to experience to love it..the sound of traffic seem to be distant and missed now..Fayetteville, a quiet uni town, is totally opposite from where I'd grown up in..Somehow, the noises, busy street and people bumping into each other in the subway are things that people think you will not miss..it's just not true to me..I MISS them... so, my dreams are about to come true..how?

I'm going to Chicago during Thanksgiving week!!!

yeah!!!! the housing @ southern part of campus is organizing a trip to Chicago during our 5-days Thanksgiving break..only for $70 and you get to experience the city for a week sounds like a dream come true to me..I feel like I'm so blessed..Thanks, Eugene for calling me the other day! Without you telling me about the trip, I would have to spend 5 days in my room, cooking and watching tv and be bored to death..lol..anyways, there's gonna be a pre-trip meeting tonight at the union ballroom..so, I'll be there filling out forms and stuff like that. But I'm just so excited to be going there..I'll definitely post tons of pictures when I get back..snap snap snap..I just can't wait! ^_^ I mean, look at the picture of Chicago city..who can wait?!? I love the city! till then, I got to get back to my history book..

chicago, I'll be there sooner before I know it..hurray!

swimming

I went swimming with Candy yesterday @ HPER..the pool was so warm compared to the weather outside..thanks to the wonderful creation of heater!.. XD It was great to swim in warm waters, if you know what I mean..despite the cold weather outside, my room is cold to! for some reason, it never got any warmer even though Carolyn and I had it turned off for more than a week now...maybe it's the 7th floor thing..I wonder how people could still go to classes in their short pants and those tight fitting shirts..** anyways, after 3 months of not swimming, a few laps are enough to make me tired..I only managed to do 6 in half an hour, which is pretty bad..I should swim more to improve myself..haha..back home, me and my sis would just keep swimming but this time, I'm just horrible. I know that I'd just learn to swim not too long ago but I'm just really bad shape right now. I'm back to where I first begun laps..*sigh* Oh, there was this big weighing scale @ HPER which I always go on to when I'm there..apparently, I'd lost weight again..I really did thought I'd gain some weight at least since it's cold outside..it's a freakish 3'C outside in the afternoon..It's only fall, not winter yet..I'm gonna freeze when winter comes by..

I'm so tired. I slept late again since I had to do some assignments (which is yet to be done) and was busy filling out an application form while talking on the phone. Yesterday, Eugene called me and told me about a trip to Chicago during the Thanksgiving break organized by the university. It was limited to 38ppl and it was a great deal! $70 to Chicago? I mean, how could you possibly get to go to a big city with such budget right? Hence the application form...and guess what? we had to write 3 short paragraphs for the application..sounds like a test only..sigh..But I think I winked it and now..hopefully I'm one of the 38pax..including Eugene and Diego..why go to a trip without friends right? I wonder who else applied? I hope there'll be many people that I know on the trip or I could always make new friends..the more the merrier right? I can't wait to go to a city..I'm just city-life-deprieved right now..no one understands this feeling, but I really do miss the life in the city. It's just not the same. I may not look like your typical city girl, but one thing is for sure, till you really get to know me in the city, don't tell me I'm not suitable for the city life. Looks may be decieving sometimes... =p

Note: I have no idea what I'm updating this for? Just felt like doing so, hence a crappy blogpost.

♥happiness♥

Thank God for everything HE had blessed me with! I am jumping with joy. I'm just so happy right now..Firstly, I thought I flung my history test but I made an 88% and with bonus credits, I'll still be an A..then last week, I'd been cramming for my B.Law test, which took place yesterday, and I had tons of assignment to do..I was sleep deprieved and my brain was just filled with B.Law..now that I know my current score, I can breathe a relief..my GPA score is finally back on track..I'm so happy..yeah~~~

ok..back to assignments..toodles~

How to ask your boss for a salary increase?

One day an employee sendsa letter to her boss asking for an increase in her salary !!!

Dear Bo $$

In thi $life, we all need $omething mo$t de$perately.
I think you $hould be under $tanding of the need$
of u $worker $who have given $ omuch $upport
including $weat and $ervice to your company.
I am $ure you will gue $$
what I mean and re $pond $ oon.

Your$ $incerely,
Marian $hih


The next day, the employeerecieved this reply:

DearMarian

I kNOw you have been working very hard.
NOwadays,NOthing much has changed.
You must haveNOticed that our company is
NOt doing NOticeably well as yet .
NO wthe newspaper are saying the world's leading
ecoNOmists are NOt sure if the United States
may go into aNOther recession.
After the NOvember presidential elections things may turn bad .
I have NO thing more to add NOw.
You kNOw what I mean .


Yours truly,
Manager

childhood repetition XD

Wonder why this pic is up on my blog today? haha..It's a hilarious story! I didn't realize how small sized I really am until.....Sunday Night...when returning from ISCA Family Dinner.

As usual, I went there for dinner and had a great time! then, when it was time to go, it was Candy, Yoko and I at the back seat and Yoo Jin in front..but, it's not as simple as you think coz' the back seat would only fit 2 person as Lucas's baby seat was there. haha..you wonder how 3 of us manage to fit ourselves into the back seat huh?

guess what happened next???

"Maybe Sherrie can sit in Lucas's chair since she's so small.." "ya, ya..sherrie can fit in.." that was exactly what happened..sherrie fits into Lucas's chair comfortably and yet still have space to move on the seat! I felt like a kid again! *not really =p * I didn't realize how small I was till I realize I could actually fit into a baby car seat? man, that got to mean something huh? It was just hilarious, thinking about it..wait till I tell my mom...she's gonna freak out! =p

Girls' Night Out

Yesterday Night was our Girls' Night Out.. Being tired of cafeteria food and facing endless piles of books, we decided to head down to town and have some fun..just a lil'..So, Bethany wanted to have dinner at Steakhouse but it was packed when we got there. Hence, change of plans to an elegant Italian restaurant-Noodles. When we arrived, we were told to wait for approx. 15-20min for our seats..then 15 min passed, everyone who came in before and after us have been seated. We were starving! Suzannah was irritated and went to ask the waitress. Later, we were seated and served by a waiter named Colin. We ordered and talked and conteng the table.. *blek* Elizabeth and I shared Cesar Salad and Shrimp Alfredo..it was delicious. The interior design of the restaurant was just so beautiful. We had fun and oh..Bethany managed to convinced Caroline to write her cellphone number down on the table coz' they thought the waiter was cute! =p Then, we covered it up the tips and hoped that he'll call her! haha.. It was hilarious coz' Caroline kept checking her cellphone..

Caroline, Bethany, Elizabeth, Suzannah & I

Suzannah & I
Elizabeth, Suzannah & I

Then, we headed to the new theather and watch 'Rendition'. It's about terrorism and tortures and how the CIA tried to get info by torture..It was a good movie except the tortures gross me out. I felt so pity for the guy..Here's a clip of the trailer..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KRbIVk3_qE

::T:A:G:G:E:D::

Yikes! kena tagged again..by hwei cheng..lol..so here it is..

i.n.s.t.r.u.c.t.i.o.n.s :

A. Upon receiving this tag, immediately perform a screen capture of your desktop. It is best that no icons be deleted before the screen capture so as to add to the element of fun.You can do a screen capture by:[1] Going to your desktop and pressing the Print Screen key (located on the right side of the F12 key).[2] Open a graphics program (like Picture Manager, Paint, or Photoshop) and do a Paste (CTRL + V).[3] If you wish, you can “edit” the image, before saving it.

B. Post the picture in your blog. You can also give a short explanation on the look of your desktop just below it if you want. You can explain why you preferred such look or why is it full of icons. Things like that.

C. Tag five of your friends and ask them to give you a Free View of their desktop as well.

D. Add your name to this list of Free Viewers with a link pointing directly to your Desktop Free View post to promote it to succeeding participants.

Okay...so herez my desktop:

Isn't it just so beautiful? I even get to play a mini piano here.. =p

And here are the 5 lucky winners:

1. Sam(i'm giving you something to update.. =p)
2. Vin Yee
3. Anna
4. Gina
5. Ming Kee

Downside of life

***I feel HORRIBLE ***

I hate myself for not being able to run as fast as I could..as far as I could..but I know, it's my fault. I haven't been working out or training for the past 2 years. I should run more often to get back my stamina and speed.

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This evening, Diego, Stefan, Shino and I went running around campus..down Dickson Street to Maple St, then all the way back to Yocum. I thought it would be easy but I was wrong..when the cool air started blowing in my face, I had a hard time breathing properly. My head was pain and dizzy..I need the warmth air!!! I miss the warmth of the air I feel everytime I ran..It was so cold and I was trying to keep up with them. But the coldness doesn't seem to bother any of them. Maybe it's just me. Maybe because I'm always under the hot sun. Maybe I just need to get use to the coolness here instead of walking around in jacket. Maybe, just maybe. However, one thing is for sure, I need to start working out again. I'm so out of shape. I need to get fit again. I need to go running and swimming every week. I'll try my best to accomplish this before winter comes and I freeze to death..haha..I hope my friends won't think I'm such a lousy person...I just hope so..hoping and wishing upon the stars..

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I have 4 exams this week..one today and 3 more to go! I need to study but yet I'm here..I'm just too tired to study but I need to..I need motivation..I need my friends being around me, encouraging me and helping me everytime I surrender to my feelings..everytime I feel like giving up just because I feel like doing it..I miss you all from A-Levels!!! I miss the time we studied together in the library. I miss the time we play around and just hang out after studying..I miss the time we spent at the A-Levels office, trying to get our info right..trying to get tips from our lecturers..I miss...People here are more self-orientated I guess..I miss those little things my friends and I used to do and talk about.. This is how I look like..and I need to study..*sigh* I pray that God will bring me through all these exams this week..I'm tired..

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