♥ Living Hopes | Living Life ♥

2010-02-19T11:50:00.002+11:00

Wakey wakey sleepyheads!!!

Sigh...what a morning to sleep in..which is why im pretty sure most of u are snuggling in your beds still. Unfortunately for me, Im up and typing away.

The sound of the monitors keys, the colleagues greeting the gloomy rainy morning as u make your way to your desk and the thought of the weekend being....TODay!!!!yay!! *can't wait*

happy shud start later a bit tonite for me.

`xoxo

Rawr rawr rawr...do u hear the tiger??!!!

2010-02-18T18:14:00.004+11:00

Happy CNY to all..may this year bring to us prosperity, good health, wealth, success,happiness and many more!!

How has the past four days of CNY been for all of u who are celebrating?
Mine has been pretty alright...didnt really go visiting with mom n dad lots this year..leaving just the two of them visiting their friends most of the time as I pretty much went out with friends most days.

The first day of CNY this year coincides with valentine's day. Hope it went well, if not, very good for all of u. Some ppl are thankful that it coincides with CNY, some hated it, some were anxiuosly waiting for it, some even forgotten about the day itself all together.Nevertheless, everyday shud be a day to show your affection and appreaciation to your loved ones, not only during that one day every year.

This CNY is rather different, apart from the additional CNY wishes...the ppl around me added their wishes with wishing me luck in the career world. Yes, I have graduated..and it's whole new road ahead of me. The fourh day of CNY marks my first day at work in KCh. Yess...4th day of CNY!!!! I hate it as everyone else is still visiting, gambling away n having fun while i have to wake up early. Today's my second and the only thing that makes me really hapyis when the clock strucks 5!! woohhoooo!! i know..i sounded like a spoilt brat. *still trying to get use...*

ZZzzzz...nearly fall asleep so many times today!! hOpe the coffee during lunch works. Tick tock tick tock...5 o'clock pls come faster!! ;)

PS: hello..how r u doin? I thought i didnt see u for a while.

till then
xoxo

:::back:::

2009-12-05T19:58:00.002+11:00

Bonjour Ppl!!

I'm back. Sorry for abandoning it. been busy, lazy and nothing much has been happening..or at least i reckoned. As of now, i'll try to update whenever i can. Hope all of u out there are doing as well.

20 days to xmas yo!! It's the holiday season again. Do u hear the jingle bells??

xoxo <3

2009-08-24T00:03:00.002+10:00

Because...
she is an
ARIES
too.

no wonder all looks good
feels right

double happiness yo!!!

all my ♥!!

xoxo

2009-08-14T18:05:00.002+10:00

** happy Happy birthdayyyy to my dear brother!!**
hope u had a good time with the little surprise mom & dad gave u!!!

love ya lots!!

*muakzz**

-me-

2009-08-14T18:01:00.003+10:00

Really??
Seriously??
Did u really think so??
Did that really cross your mind?

ohh dear....!!~~~

shud i even say more?
will it make a difference?

-me-

2009-08-03T19:16:00.003+10:00

Fast enough.
now i feel sick...
if this is how the game is played,
so be it,
may the best win.

xoxo
`me

t!m3 is what i MAY not have

2009-08-03T14:30:00.004+10:00

You
need
to
make
a
decision
FAST!!!!

You.You.You.
Yes YOU!!!
Quick!!

with ♥
~*me*~

has the devil change for real or is it just another game ?

2009-07-27T16:25:00.006+10:00

" Ahh ... who knew the MotherChucker could also play fairy godmother. But if the MotherChucker just made the Queen's dreams come true, why does it feel like the queen is standing with the wrong king...? "

u. know.u.love.me
`xoxo

2009-07-27T16:20:00.003+10:00

* I've got this song in my head since i've had it!!*
seriously addictive...~

I don't even know if I can even be me
Cause it's so hard to be me when you're next to me
If I could say so, I'd say what I'm feeling
But I can say so, my lips just tremble
I'm stuttering, oh oh oh oh oh
I'm stuttering, oh oh oh oh oh
I'm stuttering, oh oh oh oh oh
What's happening to me, I keep stuttering...

Thank you U. =)

xoxo
`me

2009-07-16T19:20:00.002+10:00

*~~ peek-a-boo ~~*

yes... i have been MIA-ing before exams and also, still quite MIA. huhuhu..
well, just a quickie, I've moved that's y no internet connection ba. but im good..still in one piece besides the hateful winter chills and windy weather. arghh..i hate winter okay!! am sadly sitting in the library which is about to close soon.

Will update soon..i hope..*fingers crossed*

hope each and everyone of u is well n doing awesome in your respective places.

all my love
`muah

xoxo
-me

2009-06-28T02:36:00.003+10:00

* A quick update as i feel a little hard working now. LOL. *

I've watched Transformers the day it came out in Melb. I reckoned it was good. Go watch go watch for those who havent. I <3 Megan Fox..she's hawwttt!!

anyways, nothing much going on since after exams. but it's good as i am currently on a sleep repayment scheme. hehehe..have been so sleep deprived before the exams and pula cant sleep the night before exams. my biological is so screwed up and so is my body. The cough n flu is taking my body down...but thankfully it's the normal winter cold bug. Thought i would have build up my resistance as i fell sick too last winter...but who knows??? Grrr...!!

anyways, im'ma head to bed. will update soonish again.

meanwhile, take good k peeps.

nite nite :)

till then,
xoxo

2009-06-18T22:10:00.002+10:00

it's that feeling
when i saw it for myself
for no apparent reason i feel that way
yet no harmless intentions
it's happiness plus with....
nope, not sadness definitely...
nah, i dunno how to describe the feeling...
human nature i suppose?
nevertheless, it's a good thing
im happy, u r happy, we r all happy :)

no point trying to think of the word that i myself can't even describe.

`xoxo

2009-06-16T16:07:00.001+10:00

Currently.....

MIA

study mode : ON

till then,
`xoxo

a.l.m.o.s.t

2009-06-05T16:24:00.000+10:00

Can you tell me
How can one miss what she's never had
How could I reminisce when there is no past
How could I have memories of being happy with you boy
Could someone tell me how can this be
How could my mind pull up incidents
Recall dates and times that never happened
How could we celebrate a love that's too late
And how could I really mean the words I'm bout to say

[Chorus:]
I missed the times that we almost shared
I miss the love that was almost there
I miss the times that we use to kiss
At least in my dreams
Just let me take the time and reminisce
I miss the times that we never had
What happened to us we were almost there
Whoever said it's impossible to miss when you never had
Never almost had you

I cannot believe I let you go
Or what I should say I shoulda grabbed you up and never let you go
I shoulda went out with you
I shoulda made you my bop boy
Yes that's one time I shoulda broke the rules
I shoulda went on a date
Shoulda found a way to escape
Shoulda turned a almost into
If it happened now its to0 late
How could I celebrate a love that wasn't real
And if it didn't happen why does my heart feel

And you seem to be the perfect one for me
You
You're all that I ever wanted
And you're my everything yes its true
Boy its hard to be close to you
My love
I know it may sound crazy
But I'm in love with you

I missed the times that we almost shared
I miss the love that was almost there
I miss the times that we use to kiss
At least in my dreams
Just let me take the time and reminisce
I miss the times that we never had
What happened to us we were almost there
Whoever said its impossible to miss when you never had
Never, never almost had you

with luv,
xoxo!

2009-05-14T23:46:00.003+10:00

It's funny how it may seem
Something that used to be so familiar to u has now become foreign
Something that you've always done...is now making u nervous and scared to do it again
Something that you were once very sure of is now giving you second thoughts
Or...
Some people who were once so close to you have now become... strangers?
Some people whom were always there for u..are now gone
Some people whom u once were able to share whatnot, from sad sappy stories to colourful rainbow joys... have now make u question yourself as to whether or not that person wants to hear from u
Some people whom u once had so much in common to talk about, well..conversations have now gone from MUCH to a simple "hi" and awkward pauses
Some people whom u once used to share all your secrets with, are now not even talking to u

I'm sure to most, these could be something familiar. Most of you have experienced most of it or at least something similar, i presumed. So many questions but no answers. Often we wonder why and look back at it as to how this could happened. Most of the time, we usually never really get the answer we are looking for. Especially if it relates to humans. Yes...HUMANS. It is how funny how humans are. Humans are complicated. Each and everyone of us. The only similar trait we have in common is, we are all DIFFERENT. In every way and manner.

sometimes, thinking, hoping and praying may be the only best thing u can do.

`me

a reason.a season.a lifetime

2009-05-13T18:31:00.003+10:00

"People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you figure out which it is, you know exactly what to do."

People come into your life for
a Reason
a Season
or a Lifetime.

When you know which one it is,
you will know what to do for that person.
When someone is in your life for a REASON,
it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.

They have come to assist you through a difficulty,
to provide you with guidance and support,
to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.
They may seem like a godsend and they are.

They are there for the reason you need them to be.
Then,
without any wrongdoing on your part
or at an inconvenient time,
this person will say or do something
to bring the relationship to an end.
Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.
Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.
What we must realize is that our need has been met,
our desire fulfilled, their work is done.
The prayer you sent up has been answered
and now it is time to move on.

Some people come into your life for a SEASON,
because your turn has come to share, grow or learn.
They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.
They may teach you something you have never done.
They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.
Believe it, it is real.
But only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons,
things you must build upon in order
to have a solid emotional foundation.
Your job is to accept the lesson,
love the person
and put what you have learned to use
in all other relationships and areas of your life.
It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

Thank you for being a part of my life,
whether you were a Reason, a Season or a Lifetime.

with love,
-xoxo-

2009-05-09T00:01:00.002+10:00

just a quickie....

I've just finished watching He's Just Not That Into You.
I know i know..so outdated.
bUt thumbs up for da' movie..good one..!!!
so so true...couldn't agree more.

On second thought, i know i have been MIA. well, it's the time of the sem again for me as it is for most of u. Assignments and tests..... Just handed one in today. another one to strike of my list. umm, well, not the end of it..there is still work that needs to be done.

Monday got test summo...sighh!! and being sick while having to study and do assignment is not funny at all....nope..totally not.

Wish me luck! all the best to those of u in the same boat or sitting for their finals now.
for now, it's back to work.

PS: he's just not that into you, so.... breathe it, live it, understand it.

much love,
xoxo

apple juice and cocoa

2009-04-16T14:50:00.005+10:00

around the same a year ago,
naiveness, first time excitement and the feeling of missing overshadowed
creating a somewhat mixture of sweet and sour
like apple juice...sweet but having a slight sour end

today, at the very same place,
same familiar ambiance and corner
the heart does not feel what it felt it felt a year ago
adaption works with time
the circumstances influence your thoughts
changes occurs and change perceptions
people come, people go
memories created, photographs taken
but that was the last of it
time made it bitter sweet, like a cocoa

still sitting at the same spot
but with entirely different views of life
glancing out at the bright sunny weather
a smile creeps on the face
we don't know what tomorrow brings
life is just so unexpected
who would have thought?
yes, a has year passed....
we all try to adapt with life and move on
even when u have to say a bitter sweet goodbye
to everything you've known in this place

Enjoy today and what the day brings, don't waste TODAY worrying about TOMORROW.

with luv,
me

LOVE..... afterall, is a game..

2009-04-12T01:29:00.004+10:00

Question is, are u game??

Being humans, we do, more often than not, feel scared and insecure. And we cant help it..no matter how much u try to stop thinking about it. Hence, i believe there sure is a good reason as to why we all feel that way.

Like a game of snake and ladders or monopoly, we all hope to win. Truth is, no one likes to lose.

People always try to search for clues and try testing the waters a bit before getting into a relationship or deciding whether to get into one. This, sadly, does not necessarily mean that there are sparks flying or chemistry unleashed between both people as this may just be a method one party uses to see how far he/she is accepted or means in the other person's life. To some, the result will boost their ego and self-esteem whereas some would merely only enjoy the process. More often than not, the other party, if happens to have some positive feelings might probably drop hints or by actions show reassurance or any sort of positive reply. Sometimes, the party who started the game might actually freak out and move a step backward. This may be due to the initiating party realising that he/she probably couldn't give as much or is actually not ready to be in a relationship afterall.

When this happens, because of one party's curiousity or eagerness to search for an answer, without realising, you've hurt the other person and turning him/her into a selfish person who now guards and protects his/her heart with extra extra TLC. Being made known the reason, no one can blame the victim as he/she would obviously give more to protect his/her heart that has once been given out to be scrutinized. Unintentionally and effortlessly, this may lead to them victimizing the next heart in line. That is why there are so many broken souls and hearts out there.

PS: This post is inspired by one of the blogs i frequently visit. i feel that she speaks my mind and her writings are my thoughts exactly. although i may not know her, i somehow feel that i can relate to her in some ways.

love always
~me

people always leave - OTH

2009-04-07T23:21:00.003+10:00

" Why can't we get all the people together in the world that we really like and then just stay together? I guess that wouldn't work. Someone would leave. Someone always leaves. Then we would have to say good-bye. I hate good-byes. I know what I need. I need more hellos. "

-Charles M. Schulz

hazelnut & caramel ~15310309

xoxo
`mE

.:: chocolate pudding ::.

2009-04-06T23:10:00.003+10:00

Last week, same day around this time, i was clinking and clanking the mixer bowl and spatula in the kitchen. i had a sudden feeling to bake. So i decided to make chocolate pudding. Not that i craved for it or was too free...well, i dunno, just purely random. *teehehehe*

the ongoing process

after a few mins.....TAda!!! It's done!!

hot chocolate pudding :)

served with Bulla's vanilla flavoured Ice-cream and Chocolate sauce.... MMMmmmm...oooooohlala

as always
`me

| definitely.maybe |

2009-04-05T02:53:00.001+11:00

I just finished watching Definitely, Maybe.
It's good..it's good. Loving it so much.
Highly recommended.
I like Isla Fisher in the movie tooo and oh...Ryan Reynolds!!!

Will : Just shut up! Here... I wanna marry you because you're the first person I wanna look at when I wake up in the morning, and the only one I wanna kiss goodnight. Because the first time that I saw these hands, I couldn't imagine not being able to hold them. But mainly, when you love someone as much as I love you, getting married is the only thing left to do. So, will you, um, marry me?
April : Definitely. Maybe.

April: (on relationships) “Forget about the “real” deal. You don’t find it, it finds you…you know, when you are ready for marriage, a mortgage…(other examples)...the person that you are with THEN is the one.

Will: “So, it’s not WHO; it’s WHEN?”

I might re-watch. I am quite silly. I had the movie in my laptop for quite a while now and completely forgot about it. I've let such a good movie lying in my laptop at bay. Luckily, i was reminded by a friend or else..i probably still would not have realised.

Anyhow, I think I'm going to bed.

Good nite, ppl !

PS: Daylight savings end in in about 7 mins.

xoxo
-me

♥ | the birthday post | ♥

2009-04-03T20:11:00.015+11:00

Here are the pictures i've promise to upload. Thanks again all of u!!! *muahzz**

*** 15th March 2009 - with cousins ***

Blueberry Cheesecake from Michel's

ohhh...!! need i say more???!!!

errr...i guess everyone would be focusing on the one behind...LOL

*** my house session - 21st March 2009 ***

the booze and tidbits

the drinking manual aka the circle of death

courtesy of Ernst & Young... tee-hehehe

*** 22nd March 2009 ***

Thai Naree, Auburn

the interior

yours truly, Ping & Matt

with the girls

Thai salad

i love the Prawn Pad Thai..it's so yummy

and the Green Curry tooo.... *newfound love*

spicy beef with vege

roti....hmm, tasted somewhat similar to roti canai

complimentary by the restaurant owner for me - chicken with cashew nuts

birthday dessert platter

which came with sparkles ....!!!

MMmmmmmmm....

another cake after...from my lovely housemates! gosh..im so fat already....

*** Dinner with Ying, Ping & Matt ***

@ Vialetto's... nice place, good foodd...

chandeliers all over

Ping's seafood linguini

Matt and Ying both ordered Lamb shank

my Penne all' amatriciana

coffee creme brulee...it's good!!!

tiramisu..... not too bad as well

*** Lovely Presents and thoughtful cards i've received. ***

with love
`me
xoxo

♥ | these 22 years | ♥

2009-04-03T16:29:00.005+11:00

It's a late late birthday post obviously. Had been catching up with homework and bonding with books. Well, this year's birthday is all good. First was a pre-bday celebration a week before my birthday. My cousins got together and cooked me dinner..how how sweet of them : ) Then on the 21st, I held a small drinking at my apartment with some close friends. Nope...no wild behaviours and no one KO-ed la okay.... Most have high alcohol tolerance :P . We played the Circle of Death and had some booze to go round while just enjoying each others's company. The actual day itself was reserved for dinner with only my housemates. However, it turned out that they had a surprise planned for me where they invited my close friends to join as well. Only Ping and Matt manage to join as the others have already made plans. Thanks Ping and Matt for coming all the way from Bendigo. After dinner, we went back home as we were all stillvfull to have coffee or dessert. At home, housemates and friends appeared with a birthday cake in front of me. *hugs*

Thank you so so much all of you..for making this indeed a very special day and something i definitely will not forget. Same time last year, housemates held a party for me whereby each and everyone of them cooked a few dishes each. It was also definitely one to remember and to treasure.

Having come so far, I couldn't thank God more for all the blessings He has showered upon me. Thank U so much for having me born into a wonderful,loving yet supportive family. They say, u can't choose your family and relatives nor what kind of background u will be born into. I'm happy and thankful with what i already have. Secondly, I'm thankful for all the friends that i've acquired all these years, no matter which part of the world you are in right now. Thank you to those who posted on my FB wall (altho i was a lil taken aback to see all the posts when i first logged in), i feel so so loved..but sorry, i cant possibly reply each and everyone of u. Big thanks also to those who have sent me birthday cards, text messages and also those who made an effort to call.

Growing up, I consider myself very blessed having to know all of u. Each and everyone of you are in my life for a reason and each and everyone of u are special to me, regardless if we've only crossed paths a little while. To my baby sister, I'm thankful that u r my sister and my bestest friend. Thank u for every every everything...u r the best! love u lots!!! To my gorgeous and bestest girlfriends, i love u girls heaps. U know who u are.... thank you for always hearing me out, not reluctant to advise me or giving your honest opinions. xoxo. My dearest housemates, thank u so much for everything. Having live with all of you about a year and a half now, it definitely would be part my of my life whereby one day i would look back and reminisce the good times we had together. I couldn't possibly write a long list here, but please know that I haven't forget any of u and that u all are always within my thoughts. All of you are like fine gems in my life, which I will always treasure.

To You, I guess if I've written this a month ago, two weeks ago and now, I reckoned I will have three different versions. Oh well, what's past is past, but memories remain. Thank you for everything, for always being there when I needed a friend to talk to, for believing in me and encouraging me in times I couldn't see myself through. Knowing you made me see life and things from a different angle, a perspective which I never thought of before. U hold a special place in my heart....thank you so so much...

And You, knowing you seemed to bring out another ME which I didn't think I have. Thank you for allowing me to see and get to know myself better and thus, being able to see the world from another point of view. Thank you for understanding, always being frank and opening up and sharing your experiences with me. I'm sure u did not realise, but I've learned a lot from u. Thanks so so much for everything. Thank you for looking highly upon me....really appreaciate it. Most importantly, thanks for the memories. U too, have a special place in my heart.

lots of hugs and kisses,
`me
xoxo.

::: on two different accounts :::

2009-04-01T22:23:00.004+11:00

Oh well, it was just another day.
Where the below took place.

*** On MSN this afternoon ***

HE says:
OMG!!!! u r WORKING!!!!
the PRINCESS!!!!
did U eye a LV bag tat u muz have?
lunch time princess...chat in a while
buhbye
n ɑ t a l i e says:
okie dokie
ttyl
hahaha..i quitted dy

an hour or so later...

HE says:
SO FAS QUIT?????
n ɑ t a l i e says:
hahaha
cant stand them
wahahah
so spoilt brat hor??
teruk ah me
HE says:
HMMM...mayb a bit
but were u paid bad??
n ɑ t a l i e says:
hahaha
way way bad ok
n do everything summo
overwork underpaid
and when i told ppl n frens i worked
they were like
ha?? u work
how come..cant believe le
u don have the working face they all say
aduhmak!!!
HE says:
HAHAHA
C...nt jz me say
n ɑ t a l i e says:
ya lor...
haihsss....
why la...
HE says:
duno le...mayb u oways v princess like??
hehee

.....
what???!!! alamakzz!!! adakah???
seemed like ppl perceived me that way...would only work if i needed to own something so badly.
many many ppl have given me the same response, both close friends and acquaintances.
really need "working" face ka?? hhhmmmpphhhhh...!!!!

But seriously, i miss this friend. Miss having him around in the midst of outings, his loud voice and his sense of humour. sighhh..those were the days. either way, i shall see u soon, when u come here or i go back. :)

the next one, is just ROFL....

SHE says:
tis mornin vry funny...i 4got to tell u
ssaa gives away d cereal 4 breakfast rite...hehehe
n ɑ t a l i e says:
again?
SHE says:
when i pass by they were shouting "FREE BREAKFAST!!!"
lol
n ɑ t a l i e says:
i knw
dat day also like dat
SHE says:
den d guy sat nxt to me vry funny lo....i didnt c him wif d plate
suddenly during breaktime...he took out d plate wif cereals
n pour milk on it
beeh tahan
n ɑ t a l i e says:
ahahahaha
LOL
he hid his plate
SHE says:
i tink so...duno where he hides them
n ɑ t a l i e says:
hahah
but so funny la
like doraemon
SHE says:
hahaha
n ɑ t a l i e says:
got pocket ajaib
SHE says:
multiprpose pocket
n ɑ t a l i e says:
wrong wrong...
kantung ajaib
SHE says:
d cereal suddenly appear 1 on d table n d milk
n ɑ t a l i e says:
aduhmak
funny la
SHE says:
got spoon sumore le

LOL. yes. just another plain random, wu-liaw day.

-yours truly

can u hear the earth cry?

2009-03-28T23:08:00.008+11:00

Thought of the day :
" Fear isn't an excuse to come to a standstill. It's the impetus to step up and strike."

I did my part... (=
to save the earth
way before 8.30 pm tonight, i switched off my lights
i've turned off all lights in my apartment

it's a breezy night...
initially, i planned to have a long warm slow bath as i wasn't able to work with the lights off
in the end, i ended up with a glass of wine, few scoops of ice-cream with choc sauce, a slice of my birthday cake and a good girl company
afterall, a girl would never complain having a good girl company
sighhh..i miss my girls
i miss hanging out with them n spending quality girl time
even if it means just doing nothing, bumming around or talking crap
eventually, i couldn't finish the cake so i had to put it back into the fridge
as i opened the fridge, the dim orangy light aided me as i searched for a place to slot in my unfinished slice
i'm grateful for energy and electricity
it really helps us live conveniently that at some point, we usually take them for grated

Earth Hour is a good cause. should be held more often..

Okay, shower time. Nice long warm bath...here i come :)
i know i still owe pics..spare me pls.. test on monday..huhuhu..and my day has been quite unproductive. :S

xoxo
`muaks

= (

2009-03-24T12:59:00.003+11:00

I'm upset.
No...i'm angry.
Erm...well, not ANGRY angry u know....
Nvm..i think im annoyed.

I've just check my mail and received birthday cards from 3 of my close friends from Kch.
my cards are quite squashed by the time they reach my hands
sighh..can these people be more gentle and handle my cards with TLC???

hmmmpphhh...im a bit cranky and grumpy i believe. this must have been caused by the lack of sleep and workload piling up. dang dang dang!!!

Nevertheless, thank u for those cards...they really made my day. My happiness level is more than my annoyed level....LOL. Also, thank u for the texts, wishes, calls, presents and surprises.
I haven't have time to upload pics.

will do soon!

love ya all to bits! you know i do.

xoxo,
hugs & kisses

shake, shake, shake

2009-03-19T03:16:00.003+11:00

i experienced the vibration from the earthquake this evening in melb for the first time in my life
it was only a slight shake and everything and everyone is fine...
funny how it may sound, it's kinda cool to have experience it as we would never have the chance to do so in malaysia
i've got friends getting all upset and disappointed having to miss the MOMENT..LOL
anyway this is the second time it happened as it happened just two weeks ago
when it happened i was at home on my laptop..facebooking i think...
and when i felt it, i thought i was thinking too much
or it was just some random imagination in my head
turns out that my housemate felt it too and came to ask me
only then i realised...it was the vibration from the earthquake

whehehehe...some day huh??

we all experience random days. unexpected events and happenings.
we just have to learn and accept it.

xoxo
me

2009-03-13T17:43:00.001+11:00

You change your mind
Like a girl changes clothes
Yeah, you PMS like a bitch
I would know

You, you don't really wanna stay, no
You, but you don't really wanna go, oh

'Cause you're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no
You're in and you're out
You're up and you're down

We used to be just like twins, so in sync
The same energy now's a dead battery
Used to laugh 'bout nothing
Now you're plain boring
I should know
That you're not gonna change

- Hot N Cold by Katy Perry

xoxo
hugz xx.

2009-03-13T17:33:00.002+11:00

I'm drawing circles
and i keep repeating it
i dunno why..but yes...
that was what came into my mind at this point

i'm so friggin annoyed with online applications
supa frustrated...
truth be told.... i m the one with the problem
i don't qualify

PS: I won't bug u, i'll retire to my comfort zone.

`mwah

2009-03-13T00:39:00.003+11:00

Is there such a thing where one can be purely ignorant
is it that one just merely choose to turn a blind eye
But how can someone be so ignorant and believe that everything is perfectly fine?
or at least..where did they get the strength to be so strongly ignorant?

HUhuhu..am i making any sense?? No rite?? it's okay..excuse me.
i shall digress and do my homework.
sighh..i still have class tomorrow...sad lar can? :(

-me-

good morning sunshine :)

2009-03-12T10:31:00.005+11:00

morning people!!
heheh..guess i've never done a morning post before.

well, what do u do when u haven't really been sleeping or only slept for a few hours and can't go back to sleep. do something you don't always do. get up, get out of bed..go out and have breakfast. breakfast is usually something i don't or never wake up in time for. 3 hours of sleep last nite and a im starting this gloomy, rainy morning with breakfast. that's something to be proud of rite?? i am a good girl today and have my breakfast. ;)

Trianon..cafe and bakery

the smell of freshly baked doughnuts and rolls made me hungry although i wasn't very hungry to begin with

love those smiley face cookies and gingerbread men cookies...so cute!!! bring smiles to brighten up the morning

breads and rolls

my cuppa'...a skinny latte' to start the morning

ying zhen's cappuccino

almond danish

chocolate danish

* and there we both sat sipping and munching *

OKiez..i'mma go off. class soon! tata.

as always
`me

2009-03-06T14:37:00.005+11:00

g'day mate! (hopefully it's better today)
...well, it has been raining and chilly for the past few days.
like winter okay...aduh. damn, the Melbourne weather is a bitch!

i woke up extra early for class today. nope, not because it was an interesting lecture, just couldn't go back to sleep after. slept only 4 hours last nite but am still hyper, now that it's quarter to 3pm. *crazy*. like most of you, uni has started for me too and classes are so so la. no hoo-ha, nothing biggie, same old. As uni has just started, this week is still quite relaxing and i managed to meet up with Ying n Ping last tuesday to have lunch, coffee, hang out and catch up a bit. It's always good to hang out with the girls..... girls need quality girl time too. ;)

anyways, im an back to being unemployed. hehehehe.... yes, i cant stand them so i quit my job. hahaha..what a spoilt and immature brat right? Well, I cant deny that earning AUD for the first time feels good...and yeahh, im quite broke now. i need more donations. anyone care to donate?? people in aus, i can give u my acc num for u to pump in money. i also accept cheque n cash or gift cards. tee-hee. people in malaysia can always send me bank drafts credit cards or..okay la... gifts are accepted as well. bluexx :P

my my...am i happy that the weekend is here. i think i shud at least go catch a wink now
before i lose track of what i'm typing.

toodles!

xoxo
-me

2009-03-01T00:39:00.002+11:00

i realised i've been posting random posts lately.
no worries...i'm alright.
i am thankful to have my blog
i love me blog
for now, my blog is my playground.
i play and do whatever i like here
just let me be.

-me-

ever-changing

2009-03-01T00:25:00.004+11:00

umm,
he-llooooooo....
what is this??
it's like the melbourne wind is it?
when it comes, it comes
a whole big gust
giving u chills and goosebumps
sending strands of hair all over your face
and if u happen to be wearing a skirt,
u've got to hold tight to it sweetie
and it goes away silently
without u knowing or realising
it just stopped
gone....
making u wonder, why the sudden change?
it came uninvited and left without a sign
No, it wasn't requested and yet it just happened
gone with the wind is what they say
leaving u clueless and unsure with no obvious answer.

as always,
`me

( :

2009-02-28T17:08:00.002+11:00

it's a good that today
it's a sunny bunny day
mr.sun is up and shining
i got my summer results this morning
yes...i passed
Thank God i did
afterall i have to put up with
and the sacrifices i have to make
the good times, good company and food that i have to miss
luckily, it's all good.

`me

2009-02-27T16:38:00.003+11:00

i woke up from my afternoon nap today thinking of someone
i thought of my mummy when i opened my eyes
i want mummy
i miss my mummy
no mummy for me to manja with....
.....

bottom line is, i miss my mummy :(

...

very random, i know...

zzzz...

lots of luv
mwah~

i had a dream...a song to sing?

2009-02-27T15:15:00.002+11:00

Last night, i had a dream.
3 dreams all together
all different dreams
causing me to wake up in the middle of the night 3 times after each dream
i remember i woke up feeling a little afraid
what do they mean??
are they interrelated?
is it conveying a message or....
is it hinting something?

or am i just thinking too much???!!

maybe i've been tired lately.

-me

2009-02-27T00:10:00.006+11:00

Today marks the fourth day of me working in a small Japanese Restaurant. Yes...u've heard me right.

Natalie's got a part-time job and working!!!!

My pay is not that great but at least I can say that, i don't have to keep leeching off of my parents for the things that i want. hohoho..yeahh, no more daddy's baby girl.

However, there's one thing that i really cannot stand working there. Never mind the bruises and chipped nails that I've successfully acquired, i could not stand hearing my employers speak. You see, it is a family owned japanese restaurant but ironically, it is owned by a chinese family from China. And my....it is so hard trying to listen to them when they speak english. So they communicate with me in mandarin. Those that know me would know my mandarin ain't that great but still, i was able to understand them and communicate with them in mandarin the past few days.

One of the things that i dread hearing is their pronunciation. once or twice never mind...but for how many hours a day.....somehow just bothers me. Don't ask me why cos i dunno why too. tell me, how many of u can stand listening to "soosee (sushi), saseemi (sashimi), spesiawl (special), ootong (udon) and kootuna (cooked tuna) all day long??? What's worst was when they say it in a sing song china style and yet in some way wanna copy the ang mo accent. OMG!!!!! I'm actually dreading and i fear....im worried that being too long around them i'll be "infected" with their sing song style english also. i fear that they will "infect" me!!!!! shucks! Howw???!!! will they??
I'm not saying that my ENGLAND IS SO THE POWDERFUL BUT STILL, i believe it's still important that u've got your pronunciation right especially when u r running a business dealing with a huge majorty of ang mo customers. Sighhhh....i dunno if it's only me...maybe it's just me being petty over little things but i just cant stand hearing it. Maybe I have OCD...some disorder for pronunciation? Omigosh. LOL. Siaw liaw...

or maybe...i'm such a spoilt brat myself, still daddy's girl...or maybe i just complain too much???
ignore me...just let me be.

my lunch today :)

nope, not everyday i get to eat sushi from work.

PS: sorry for ranting so much this time round. just needed to get it out of my system. heh :P

anyways, all this working is making me tired. gotta sleep early...need to work two shifts tomorrow.

Nite nite peeps~

xoxo
`me

2009-02-25T23:14:00.004+11:00

Distractions....
I remember a friend telling me that distractions are good
it's good to have distractions once in a while in your daily routined life
also, when your mind is just so caught up with something...
distractions will also do the trick
i guess it is also an enormous advantage when you sometimes just don't know what to do at a particular point of time
as well as during times when you just need to step back into your comfort bubble to sort out certain thoughts...

yes...DISTRACTIONS...
as influential as it some time may be
and how vastly it can rob off your attention and focus
i think i don't deny how much we sometimes depend on it to get on each day.

and FYI, yes...my friend, i guess you are right after all.

i could use some distractions too. anyone care to distract me???

xoxo
`me

2009-02-23T14:57:00.004+11:00

from kuching.....

my all time favourite !! grandma's home-made pineapple tarts ;)

mummy's cheese sticks

muruku

with lots of lurve ~

xoxo
`me

roller coaster ride anyone?

2009-02-18T15:23:00.008+11:00

The fun and thrill are only when u r high up

A few minutes of scream and laughter

Sometimes it happened so fast that u forgot to catch a glimpse of the view from up there

Once the ride touches the ground

There you are…

Back on the same spot where u were standing minutes ago

Back to SQUARE ONE

And looking up from below,

U know it takes a lot more to feel what u’ve felt when u were up there

Not merely some tokens or ride tickets

PS: Why lar would u wanna go on a roller coaster ride?

yours truly ♥

2009-02-18T01:40:00.004+11:00

whee...!!!
new look...
i reckoned it was time to change...
kinda tired of the black background dy...
hope u all will like this one ;P

-me-

♥ celebrate.love ♥

2009-02-14T22:23:00.006+11:00

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!!!!

For those with their loved ones this year, appreciate each and every moment. I was recently reminded of a phrase which was, “ Appreciate each and every moment of your life, wherever u are, whatever u are doing and with whoever it is as this moment will not return. Even if it does, it will definitely be a different one.”

Singles out there, don’t be despair. Love is in the air. Go out and have some fun tonite and who knows?? Cupid might just strike his arrow onto you. LOL…Okay Nevermind my crappiness and lame-ness. *bluexx*

Anywayz, with the recent going-ons in Melb, I figured this is the least I could do especially on this special day. While others are out in the fanciful restaurants with their loved ones this evening, clutching on to bouquets, chocolates and lollies, there are many that are still on the road to recovery. Some are still grieving due to their current lose of their loved ones and homes in the recent bushfire. Valentine’s day this year will definitely be heartbreaking and sombre for these mourners. This special day will undoubtedly pierce through hearts of many as they reminisce the dreadful tragedy. Please keep these families whose loved ones have been robbed off their lives in your prayers.

I am currently listening to – Love Story by Taylor Swift

Love the video. Taylor’s gorgeous!!!

Love Note: To every single person who has stepped into my life, you have left footprints in my heart and I am thankful that we’ve crossed paths. I am really thankful for each and everyone of you albeit for some of you, we’ve only crossed paths a short while. Thank you for making memories in my life. I love u all to bits!!

Hugs and Kisses

- xoxo ♥

my first totally-not-traditional chap goh meh in Oz

2009-02-11T21:16:00.008+11:00

I’m currently paying off my debts.

They should not be ignored nor written off as bad debts.

I’m paying off all my bad debts to my BEAUTY SLEEP.

Whoop dee-doo ;)

Anyway, here’s what I did during chap goh meh this year. far from the usual but was worth the change and treating ourselves.

Hope all of yours were fun as well.

PaPa Gino, Lygon Street

Home made bread with butter and cheese

Woodfired Pizza

Gino's Special - Tomato, cheese, ham, mushrooms, green peppers, anchovies

Amatriciana - bacon in a spicy tomato & cream sauce

After that was dessert :)

Brunetti @ Lygon street

Omg..i fell in love even just by looking at all those !!!

A brief history of how this cake shop started, which till this very day has 3 franchises all over Melb. A fast growing popular hangout place.

Brunetti Cakes began trading at the Faraday street location in 1985 and the Angelé family acquired the business in 1991 and has transformed the lovely café that it was into a truly authentic roman pasticceria.

The Angelé family comes equipped with a wealth of experience in pasticceria and caffé as Giorgio Angelé began his training in Rome at the age of 10. In 1956 at the age of 23 Giorgio came to Australia with the Italian olympic team as a pastry chef and was given the opportunity to migrate here after the olympics.

Since then Giorgio has always been involved in the pastry industry and is still baking delicious european style sweets.

My Italian Hot Chocolate – it’s good. It’s really thick and chocolatey!

Ying Zhen’s Vienna (recommended for those who loves strong coffee)

Of course, having come all the way there, we had to try the cakes as well, Could only try one b’coz we were still full from dinner.

Opale – Milk Chocolate mouse and chocolate sponge with hazelnut

Xoxo

~me

2009-02-11T16:59:00.002+11:00

The recent bushfire has caused deaths of many while leaving many families homeless across Victoria. Please keep them in your prayers. My heart goes out to them. As u have read or seen from ping's blog...yes, it's that scary!!!

Thankfully, the heat has gone gone down now. It's 18 degrees today. sigghhh..like winter pula!
Cooollllldddddddd!!!
Well, at least it doesnt go around robbing people of their hoes and loved ones.

May their souls rest in peace.

`me

2009-02-07T18:25:00.007+11:00

and they say...
ignorance is bliss
well, how true is it...
i reckon everyone have their own answer and opinion to that
guess some things may be better off left unsaid
although it's screaming to come out!!!!
but are the consequences after knowing worth bearing?
worth disrupting others' lives, adding frowns, adding heavy sighs or even adding on to the-already-existent insomniac problems?
also, what difference does it make after knowing?
when it clearly is already what it is
the answer is already crystal clear
so... what's left?
u've got dealing to do, babeh!!!

here's a song to share, made known to me by a dear friend. Thanks babe!
attached with luv.

*sad video btw*

u.know.u.love.me
xx

.yesterday.

2009-02-01T22:49:00.000+11:00

Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it.
- Groucho Marx

I just can't believe you're gone,
Still waiting for morning to come
When I see if the sun will rise
And the way that your by my side
When we had so much in store
Tell me what is it all reaching for
When we're through building memories
I'll hold yesterday in my heart, in my heart

[Chorus]
They can take tomorrow and the plans we made,
They can take the music that we never play
All the broken dreams, take everything,
Just take it away
They can never have yesterday
They can take the future that we'll never know
They can take the places that we said we would go
All the broken dreams take everything
Just take it away
They can never have yesterday

You always choose to stay
I should be thankful for every day
Heaven knows what the future holds
Or at least how the story goes
I never believed until now
I know I'll see you again I'm sure
No it's not selfish to ask for more
One more night one more day
One more smile on your face
But they can't take yesterday

[Chorus]
They can take tomorrow and the plans we made,
They can take the music that we'll never play
All the broken dreams, take everything,
Just take it away
They can never have yesterday
They can take the future that we'll never know
They can take the places that we said we would go
All the broken dreams take everything
Just take it away
They can never have yesterday

[Chorus]
I thought our days would last for ever
But it wasn't our destiny
'Cause in my mind we had so much time
But I was so wrong
No I can believe that
I can still find the strength in the moments we made
I'm looking back on yesterday

[Chorus]
They can take tomorrow and the plans we made,
They can take the music that we never play
All the broken dreams, take everything,
Just take it away
They can never have yesterday
They can take the future that we'll never know
They can take the places that we said we would go
All the broken dreams take everything
Just take it away
They can never have yesterday

With luv,

~me

empat puluh tiga darjah celcius

2009-01-30T23:52:00.006+11:00

43 degrees!!!!

Roasted, BBQ-ed, burnt, charcoal black ..whatever u call it...
The heatwave has been hitting Melbourne, for 3 consecutive days now.
the temperature has broke Melbourne's record as it hasn't hit 43 for a very long time...
and also, known as the hottest summer for Melbourne making days seemed like u have open a heating oven when u open your front door to go outdoors...
and nights..hard to sleep.. Sigghhh!!!
i guess... it's just what makes melbourne unique..
can be freakishly hot n cold or have 4 seasons in a day!

well, i'm not complaining... *fingers crossed*

at least i went for a free train ride to the city today...
many train routes were disrupted due to the heat and Connex gave free train ride the whole of today
yes..u've heard me right..the whole of today, to anywhere, for all means of public transport including V-Line
so i thought..
i might as well go down to the city for a bit...
walk around, window-shopping (as if!) or just to take a leisure stroll alone would be good
and i'm glad i did :)

have u ever notice how perfect the clear blue sky is ?

no marshmallow clouds or a colourful rainbow but still, i'm
thankful for God's beautiful creation

PS: for those of u in melb now, do take good k and drink lotsa water, aite :)

`me

2009-01-28T16:34:00.002+11:00

If I were a boy
even just for a day,
I'd roll out of bed in the morning
and throw on what I wanted and go
drink beer with the guys
and chase after girls,
I'd get with who I wanted
and I’ll never get confronted for it
cause they'd stick up for me

If I were a boy
I think I could understand
how it feels to love a girl,
I swear I'd be a better man
I'd listen to her
'cause I know how it hurts
when you lose the one you wanted
'cause he's taking you for granted
and everything you had got destroyed

If I were a boy
I would turn off my phone
tell everyone it's broken
so they think
that I was sleeping alone
I’d put myself first
and make the rules as I go
'cause I know that she’ll be faithful,
waiting for me to come home
(to come home)

If I were a boy
I think I could understand
how it feels to love a girl
I swear I’d be a better man
I’d listen to her
'cause I know how it hurts
when you lose the one you wanted
cause he’s taken you for granted
and everything you had got destroyed!

It's a little too late for you to come back
Say it's just a mistake,
think I'd forgive you like that?!
If you thought I would wait for you, you thought wrong

But you're just a boy,
you don't understand
how it feels to love a girl
someday you'll wish you were a better man...
You don't listen to her,
you don't care how it hurts
until you lose the one you wanted
'cause you taken her for granted
and everything you had got destroyed

but you're just a boy...

enjoy the video !!!
xoxo

happy moo moo year !!!!

2009-01-26T22:43:00.006+11:00

So...i was googgling for pics and found these....

skinny ox???

"kek Pai" ox????

SWT.... why this one looks a bit like pig arh ???/

LOL...Okie Okie..enough crap & fooling around....

Happy Chinese New Year my dear friends!!!!
May the year of the ox bring prosperity, longevity, good health, success and good fortune to all.

My fav CNY cookies....Pineapple Tarts :)
air flown in from Kch

have a great year ahead.
with lotsa lurve
-xoxo-

PS: Today coincides with Australia Day. Happy Australia Day.

CNY Eve '09

2009-01-26T21:53:00.004+11:00

CNY eve this year will definitely be different. No family reunions, baking sessions with mummy and sis [ i miss this a lot...!!!!! :( ], putting up decos around the house nor cleaning the house.

well, This year, I played tourist.

CNY festival @ Boxhill, another huge chinese suburb. There were stalls, performances and dried BBQ pork (bak kua/ bak po)..but i've had my share of that when i was bk home :P

lanterns and lights

buddhists offering their prayers

The lion dance performance cum the countdown to CNY eve

God of Fortune parade

CNY Eve dinner was celebrated at Tea House, Burke Rd

an elegant chinese restaurant, with a mixture of western touch

well, 2 is just a number rite? Quality time matters more :P

some cny candy or was it some fortune cookie????

dessert @ nataraj

seats overlooking the garden view..

baileys cream cheesecake

chocolate souffle with choc ice cream

the chocolate pudding is by far the best..it's HEAVen...!!!

xoxo
`me

2009-01-22T22:27:00.004+11:00

today is thursday
but somehow, just hours ago...
i felt like as though it is friday today
the last of weekdays
the beginning of weekends
or in other words....Rest day
because the last day of classes for me is friday
yeah..maybe i was looking forward to the weekend already
if so, the point is...????
there clearly is no point
all's clear and very well known beforehand

bah!!! dunno what im blabbering.....*pardon me*

longing. missing.

♥ HOME ♥

xoxo
-muaxx

i.hate.this.part

2009-01-21T01:22:00.000+11:00

We're driving slow through the snow on 5th Avenue
And right now radio's all that we can hear
Now we ain't talk since we left, it's so over due
It's cold outside but between us it's worse in here

The world slows down
But my heart beats fast right now
I know this is the part
Where the end starts

I can't take it any longer
Thought that we were stronger
All we do is linger
Slipping through our fingers
I don't wanna try now
All that's left's goodbye to
Find a way that I can tell you
I hate this part right here
I hate this part right here
I just can't take your tears
I hate this part right here

Everyday, 7 takes of the same old scene
Seems we're bound by the laws of the same routine
Gotta talk to you now 'fore we go to sleep
But will we sleep once I tell you what's hurting me

The world slows down
But my heart beats fast right now
I know this is the part
Where the end starts

I can't take it any longer
Thought that we were stronger
All we do is linger
Slipping through our fingers
I don't wanna try now
All that's left's goodbye to
Find a way that I can tell you
I hate this part right here
I hate this part right here
I just can't take your tears
I hate this part right here

I know you'll ask me to hold on
And carry on like nothing's wrong
But there is no more time for lies
'Cause I see sunset in your eyes

I can't take it any longer
Thought that we were stronger
All we do is linger
Slipping through our fingers
I don't wanna try now
All that's left's goodbye to
Find a way that I can tell you

That I gotta do it,
I gotta do it,
I gotta do it
I hate this part
I gotta do it,
I gotta do it,
I gotta do it

I hate this part right here
I hate this part right here
I just can't take these tears
I hate this part right here 







`me

cinema, here i come!!!

2009-01-17T22:31:00.006+11:00

what i did during the holidays....lalala~

Australia is a real good movie. although it's 3 hours long, i did not find it boring at all as some claimed it was. a mixture of Australian history and love story.

Bedtime stories is not a bad one. Funny yet has good motivation.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a good one too. About 3 hours but i find it very meaningful and relates a lot to life, especially decisions and hardcore truths.

Twilight!! well, i guess u all know, is a love story...but for more details and to be really able to feel...err, the LOVE, kindly read the book :P or else..for lazy ppl, the movie would do u good.

as always
~mua

2009-01-15T23:38:00.003+11:00

A birthday shoutout to a dear friend of mine who turns 22 today!! Lotsa best wishes and may each birthday be filled with joy and happiness.

Have a good one. miss ya lotz!

xoxo
`me

my kuching trip [dec '08]

2009-01-14T18:55:00.009+11:00

So sorry for the late post ppl. I've been busy and lazy, but i guess, lazy was pretty much the main reason. Summer classes have started for me, so it's back to uni life again. Most importantly, i must say, my holiday bk in Kch last yr end was a good one. It hasnt change much, except new buildings and a few new places since the last time i left. I didnt realised i miss kch that much, my family, friends and food. wheehehehe~ I guess, home will always be home aite? to those who are still on holidays back home, enjoy it !

i've taken a whole lot of pics but i've got no strength to post each and every one. so here's a recap of a lil of everything and some of my personal fav ;)

*Was in KL for a lil while bfore i headed bk to Kch. so here's some pics while in KL *

Pavillion KL

The Gardens, Mid Valley

Berjaya Times Square

tempura bento set from Mr. Ramen

shanghai style dumplings n noodles @ Mid Valley

Kim Gary...love this!!!

@ Berjaya Times Square

@ Mid Valley

J Co's Doughnut...Yummy!!

* while in kch *

the queen and I

Pasir pandak

masterpiece :)

playing with our shadows

karaoke with the girls @ Enter-K

@ the new Bing with the gang

camwhoring....

@ Sidewalk

my xmas tree~

made sushi

salmon and unagi sushi pillows

homemade pizza

xmas eve dinner 2008

@ bla bla bla

senso after....

starbucks blackforest cake

Big apple donuts

wheeee...nice!!

till.i.see.u.again.
xoxo

Happy 2009

2009-01-07T03:57:00.002+11:00

Hello hello my dearies.....

I know it's very late but still, HAppy New Year!!!
May 2009 be a better year for all, bringing us good health, success and wealth (for those who have now graduated and looking for a job or those already working), together with joy, friendship, happiness and other blessings in life.

A year comes and go...but true friends stay. Thank you so much for those who have stood by me through ups and downs whilst supporting me. Love ya guys heaps. *muaxx**

I'm totally outdated in updating i know.... but i promise, i 'll update and upload pics soonish.

Have a blessed year ahead :)

all my love & best wishes,
`xoxo

Back in Kuching !!!!

2008-12-18T01:41:00.002+11:00

Yes yes....I'm currently back in Kuching. In fact, been back for a bout a week dy.
My intention was to surprise all of my friends....in which i succeeded and managed to see them gasped while being asked " what are u doing here?". As predicted, it was then followed by tons of questions.

Well.... all in all, i miss my family, my home, my wonderful friends and of coz the.............FOOD!!!!! ;)

Hugs and Kisses
`me

.:: what spring brings ::.

2008-12-02T17:52:00.006+11:00

Mummy dearest, these pictures are dedicated to you :) With lotsa love.

Enjoy...

xoxo
-me-

Melbourne Cup Day 2008

2008-11-05T08:46:00.012+11:00

So, yesterday was Cup Day and it was a public holiday in Melbourne. Every year, Cup Day is held every first Tuesday of Nov and during this day, Ozzies would dress up and spend their day at the racers. What Melbourne cup day actually is...it is Australia's major thoroughbred horse race, also known as the race that stops the nation. Racegoers would flood the racers during this day, both young and old, trying to catch a glimpse of winning horses and mingling with socialites and local celebs. Of course, apart from the horses, it was a day of fashion and fun for all racegoers.

Well, I wasn't there to see the race for myself but newspapers were flooded with pics and news this morning regarding this nation stopping event. All pictures below are taken from The Age. I totally love some of their fashion sense but some are just...uh well, not my type. So girls, hope u enjoy the pics! :)

Racegoers making their way through the city to get to Flemington

Racegoers arrive by water taxi on the Marbyrnong River

the winner of Melbourne Cup 2008, Viewed, being ridden by Blake Shinn

the horse that won was owned by a Malaysian, Dato Tan Nim Chan

the crowd at the racers and oh-the-pretty flowers...!!!

Aussie Swimmer, Grant Hackett and Candice Alley

Aussie beauty queen,model, TV presenter and former Miss Universe..... the gorgeous Jennifer Hawkins

society girls

u see, there was a competition for best dressed, Fashions on the Field...and thus, the beeline and all the dressing up fuss...

the winner of Fashions on the Field

below are pictures of stunningly or interestingly dressed people that were among the many present yesterday...

hope u all enjoyed the pics
-xox0-

2008-11-04T15:33:00.000+11:00

“The problem with fairytales is…they set a girl up for disappointment. In real life, the prince goes off with the wrong princess. Or the spell wears off and two lovers realised they’re better off with… well, whatever they are. But I’ll confess, every once in a while, a girl craves her fairytale ending.” –GG s02E08-

xoxo

Chestine's 19th [17.Oct .2008]

2008-11-03T14:26:00.010+11:00

When the clock struck 12 am...

Blackforest cake :) we surprised her with the cake at her window thinking we would do something diff for a change but nope... she wasn't surprised.

Happy birthday, dear !!!

the more the merrier...

about 13 hours after that...

Clue #1

Clue #2 (16 and a half hours after that..)

well, we technically instructed her to dress up and go for dinner..... SPIGA !!

this, actually is a type pizza...forgot what it's called ..lazy to look it up..huhuhu :P

another pizza

and... another one... all the pizzas were not too bad..quite nice in fact.

some pasta..forgot the name....

Risotto!! this was awesome.

some seafood aglio... insufficient cheesy taste...(in which we ended up asking for two huge bowls of cheese powder and finished 1 1/2 of it) yes....most of us are cheese lovers~

hmm..seriously, dunno what those two were up to...mayb they were not full yet..that's y... LOL

group pic..love this one~

After dinner, we all went to watch Eagle Eye. Yes, the one Shia LaBeouf in it..ches likes him ;)
ice-cream n chilling out after.

xoxo
`me

Outings and Treats Chapter 4

2008-10-21T20:41:00.009+11:00

Apologies for not updating. Been MIA..i know. Well, time of the sem again, where Ozzie unis and Ozzie based unis are killing their students with assignments or exams. needed a break a lil while..so here are some outdated outdates?

*** Yum Cha @ Westlake Restaurant, Chinatown ***

Prawn ha-kaw, shark-fin ha-kaw and siew mai

egg tart..Yumm!!

prawn dumpling

pineapple custard bun

pork with black pepper sauce

cha !!!

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[Singapore Day]

Singapore Day 2008 was held in Melbourne this year. last year it was held in New York and the Singaporean govt actually sponsored the hawkers and local artistes to come to Melbourne for this event.

being wu-liaw....

Sidney Myer Music Bowl

the crowd with the majority of them singaporeans of coz....

except this two...and a few more :P

uh..this two again!!!

and lastly, can u spot Phua Chu Kang and his wife, Rosie?? So obvious, im sure u can. yes, he was actually there!!!

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-me-

2008-10-05T19:13:00.003+11:00

Daylight savings started early this morning at 2am. Days are now longer and I lose an hour. Boo!

The view from my apartment balcony.

Yes, it's currently 7.31pm as i type this and it currently looks like this in Melb. The sun is back!!!
Me Looovvvvveeeee the SUN ;)

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gotta catch up on uni work :0

Ta`

-me-

.:: Fiesta Malaysia 2008 ::.

2008-10-03T22:20:00.010+10:00

Fiesta Malaysia is an event held to commemorate Malaysia's Independence Day which was held on the 31st of Aug. I know that this event has passed more than a month ago but I have been quite lazy to upload pics. Tee-hee. Well, the only reason we went was because the Facebook Event Invites made it sound so interesting and most of all it said..there will be FOOD. Honestly, that was the only thing that attracted me, but only to disappoint myself when we went. Felt so cheated although deep down kinda expected it. Boo ... )= Especially since it is Hari Raya back home atm...not that it matters so much to me, but i kinda miss the food and the yearly visitings! Ok, enough enough..!! Despite the rain and shine going on and off, i managed to snap a few pics. And my, there really are Lotsa Malaysians around! Being there that day, just felt familiar..i guess it felt like Home.

Fiesta Malaysia @ Federation Square

Traditional Malay wedding

the crowd when it first started...

the malaysian flag was actually UP!!!

the Babas and Nyonyas singing some "Burung Kakak Tua..."

yes...a common sight. bet most of u know what this is...

the crowd later on...about 2 hours after the starting time. well, guess typical malaysian time does also apply in Melb, no?

these two kids were really adorable. there were the young stars that day..even ang mohs and photographers too pics of them ok!! and they were just random kids whose parents just left them on the floor to play

Patriotisim inculcated from young huh?

Sepak takraw

wushu

And that was about it. Cos the rain got heavier after that and we went off to some other place. Pity the people there tho. The crowd wasnt that large altho more came in later on, but im sure the rain made it worse.

as always,
`me

10fifteen

2008-09-29T21:43:00.006+10:00

10fifteen was awesome.
Had a good time @ Planet Shakers last weekend besides meeting up with Ying for dinner and coffee after the event. Thanks Ying for the tics!

Romans 10:15
[Beautiful Feet]

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A Birthday shoutout to my dearest friend. happy 21st! have a great one. Thanks for everything ;)

missing u heaps and the good old days... *hugz*

xoxo
`me

Melbourne Day 30.08.2008

2008-09-25T14:23:00.009+10:00

*** Melbourne Aquarium ***

The Yarra River

somewhere along Southbank....

Melbourne aquarium

this fish apparently eats duck !!!

kura-kura

Poisonous Blue Frog !!!

Jellyfish :)

they are not corals or sea plants but another species of jellyfish ok...

more jellyfishes ....

some japanese crab...

fishies .... !!!

a smiling sting ray ?

shark !!!

another species of shark

i find this fish funny looking, no.. ?

~me

Melbourne Museum

2008-09-24T19:49:00.020+10:00

One fine day in winter ...

@ Carlton Gardens

Melbourne museum

the origin of Victoria's gold

the gold mine in the olden days

gold nugget

more gold...

the old tram

the 8 tentacled friend

peek-a-boo !! can u see me??

-me-