Summer is Over

As you can tell, I went to Disney Land, Orlando, FL this summer for vacation! haha..after so much working, I'm finally off to vacation and relax, or so I thought. It was not your ordinary carefree vacation, but definitely an unforgettable one. Car wreckS [almost], fights, dramas, hatred between 2 friends, selfishness and true character of a person are shown...oh, hurricane escape too! All I can say is that I am grateful that I am back safely in one piece. I truly Thank God for His protection and blessings. I managed to be unharmed, safe, calm and yet have fun through all that that was happening around me. The sense of calmness can not be expressed by words, only that I know by heart that it was Him watching over me, protecting me from all harm and dangers. Disney land and Universal Studios was awesome! It was fun [when I wasn't in the middle of their fight.. ^_^" ] The beach was not as pretty as I thought it would be like in the movies. It looked like PD to me, worse...they had chewing gum in the sand! ewwww....disgusting!!!

here are we, smiling for once..sigh

trying to have some fun out of all that..hahaat the beach, wanting to go home badly before hurricane hits us and I just want them to stop!

Oh ya, after 2 days of driving and almost getting killed numerous times, I am definitely HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY to be back in Fayetteville..can't believe I just said that, but I am...hahahha....

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Anyways, class started this morning and everything is fine. Oh, Diego is back! yay~~ mine you, he's my best friend..but he's not in yocum anymore..sigh..so much for our weekend hang outs..lol...oh well, we'll figure something out..

What does my name mean? **无聊**

True or not? Sounds kinda true huh? lol.. ^_^

Tr What Sherrie Choong Means

You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong. You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know. You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do. You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out. Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia. Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun. You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing. You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long. You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start. You are very open. You communicate well, and you connect with other people easily. You are a naturally creative person. Ideas just flow from your mind. A true chameleon, you are many things at different points in your life. You are very adaptable. You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life. You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you. At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself. You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals. You are deeply philosophical and thoughtful. You tend to analyze every aspect of your life. You are intuitive, brilliant, and quite introverted. You value your time alone. Often times, you are grumpy with other people. You don't appreciate them trying to interfere in your affairs.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

One year have come and gone

One year ago, during this very day, I was busy checking my documents and passport, my luggages, making sure that I have everything I need and want..then I will be online trying to confirm my housing and all those stuff..I was getting ready to board the plane and leave my family behind and try to achieve my dreams. Getting on the plane was not easy. Family and friends were all there to see me off and I was really grateful for it. I was nervous and excited..As I boarded the plane in KL to Singapore, I met an old school friend who was the air stewardess..she gave me some food and drinks for my overnight stay at the airport before heading off to HK-Chicago-Fayetteville..everything happened really quick. I had an experience I will never forget with the BO guy sitting next to me for almost 24hrs..pengsan..haha..The first family I met was the McCords. I am truly grateful for them. They have made my transition really smooth. They helped me move in, get through my first semester, Christmas and other stuff..and not forgetting, Suzannah always[ and I mean ALWAYS] check up on me to see how things were going and she would take me out and meet people.. =) Her family had been like my family over here..and it's a blessing and I could never ask for more..

Ironically, I spent my first few days in the States with the McCords, I ended my first year period with them too. I spent last weekend with them. We went to Branson, MO- Silver Dollar City and we had lots of fun! I cooked curry chicken and "tua cang neng" [onion omelette?] for them and I got to see Dave and Allison and the kids too.. Lauren is so big now..she is so adorable.. =) Jackson is so sweet and funny..although I still have a hard time understanding him..haha..but overall, I would not change a thing that have happened this entire year I'd been away.I would never give up anything for the entire experience I have so far.. The dramas, the people I met and the places I'd been..everything helped me know myself better and grown into a better person [i hope la..] =)

Upward Bound: end

Upward Bound is finally over! 6 weeks spent with 130 kids was initially hard and unbearable due to certain stress. As time passes by, 6 weeks seemed to come and go just like that. I got to learn everyone's name and talked to everyone..even got to really know some of them. No gonna deny, high school seem to have a lot of drama which i'm happy to be out of it, but there are just really great kids in UB and I am gonna miss them. As I watch them pack and get ready to go home yesterday, it wasn't easy. I am gonna miss them..most of them at least. Awards ceremony was alright but then later, the departure of the kids were an emotional one for most people. Hugs were passed around..me getting picked up by the kids once or twice was normal.. =p Prom was awesome. I got to dress up and the kids put some make up on me..i thought it was a torture..haha..sorry, emilee..the mascara was getting on my nerve since i'm not use to it..but then again, I got to dance all night with the boys and look pretty! =) [Thanks megan for finding me the dress.] Floor party was alright and Branson was fun! Overall, I had tons of fun. This summer has been great and it would never been the same if I never applied to be an Upward Bound mentor..I hope I'll get to come back again another summer..The slide show sums up all our fun and laughters... =)

i just had to post..kawad PBSM SABKL~~

Week 4

Week 4 of Upward Bound is over and Week 5 is here already! time really flies and I wish it would slow down sometime. I'm having so much fun doing this job that it doesn't feel like a job anymore..haha..so, anyway, here are some updates:

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We had a theme dance last week, and the theme was Halloween. So, everyone had to dress up. Some of the girls managed to convinced Joseph to go as a girl. So, they straighten his hair, put some make up on him, nail polish, dress, leggings and flip flop! haha..some might say "what in the world is he thinking?" but seriously, I admire his courage in doing that! hey! you're only young once, right? why not have fun? haha..at least I thought so. All the mentors dressed up as well, did a runway show and then dance dance dance...I went as a school girl..haha...


Joseph and I
Kevin, Me, Sam, Mirey
Amber, Kevin, Danielle..can you spot me?? =p
the kids dancing...

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So, this weekend, the mentors [US] got tired of cafeteria food and decided to make curry chicken rice! Ingredients are santan, curry powder, chicken, potatoes, carrots, ginger, onion and water..don't know why we had oil in the pic..haha..
Got James to de-bone the chickens, chop into small pieces, peel potatoes, and get all the ingredients ready..haha..me? I cooked curry and rice le..haha

Kevin and Sam looking.. ^_^"


ta -dah...my curry chicken rice..non-spicy one..sigh..

so, anyway, after an hour, I had dinner plans with some friends at Hunan Manor..haha..Jeniffer belanja ma! don't ask me y, coz' I makan only..lalala..after dinner, the weather became horrible. Look at the sky...it looked like a tornado was coming but we had heavy t-storm..sigh..horrible horrible weather...have to stay in and do nothing..

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I am having so much fun now that it's week 5! 2 more weeks and it's all over..oh ya, I watched "Wanted"..it's a really good action movie, at least I think so..haha..but got some "R-rated" scenes..but overall, the action and effect were nice! haha..what else have I watched? RV, Wall.E, Hancock, Ironman..I think that's all..or more? haha..but RV was awesomely funny..hahaha..laugh until cannot tahan..rill, you should try to watch RV..oh, kungfu panda also nice!!

the begining of Week 4!

I can't believe it's Week 4 already! I'm having tons of fun with my job right now..as you can see the masterpiece some of the kids did while we were having lunch.. =p It's suppose to be an elephant? couple..haha..I got to know almost everyone's name and know them a little..not to mention doing a lot of math..hehe..normal la..always doing math with people..but i enjoy it no matter what people think of math..and theme dance is tomorrow! theme is Halloween..aiyah..don't know what to wear somemore..pening kepala..haha..see la..maybe go as a malaysian..haha..not really a costume but it is to them...hahaha..Oh..prom night is also like 3 weeks away and megan got me some dresses from her mom's costume store..haha..both size 0..she told her mom my measurements as "everything tiny..she's very tiny"..made me laugh so hard wei~~ but the dresses are lovely! wait till prom to see it! I'm going to take my nap now..till next time..

--BOYS-- XD