Life @ Sydney

My Undergraduate Life is OVER!!!

2010-11-11T09:26:00.002+11:00

I finally managed to submit my honours thesis on the 28th Oct (2010) after 2 sleepless nights.. And as usually, I do not think it is UP TO MARK, but anyway, is SUBMITTED!! Had the thesis defense a couple of days ago.. If you were to ask me, I think it went well (or OK), nothing major or too difficult. The good news was, I was hinted that I will probably get the first class!! *FINGERS (and toes) CROSSED*

Now, is backed to getting all the amendment corrected, done and printed for submission of the hard bound copy, then it will be OFFICIALLY OVER!! =( And that will also mean that I will be back to a working adult life SOON AGAIN!! HAHA.. =P

Life after thesis submission is MORE stress than expected. I am suddenly SWAMPED with stuff that I DESPERATELY need to complete before i return to Singapore; experiments after EXPERIMENTS, PACKING for departure, CLEANING UP the house for inspection, and tonnes of other ADMINISTRATIVE stuff to be done TOO!! =( Let's hope that I will get all the MOTIVATIONS I will need to get it DONE and also finished it ON TIME!!

I MISS home and yet i do not want to go back (NOT THAT I LIKE THIS PLACE)!! How irony??

FINAL Honours Seminar

2010-09-30T14:30:00.002+10:00

Done with the final presentation for my honours year today! Frankly speaking, if you were to ask me, I would say, it can't get any WORST!! But well.. I SURVIVED and is time to let go, move forth and to write up a GOOD THESIS!!

Went to check out what was wrong with the QC for the FACSAria, and got to know that the target value was positioned wrongly (somehow) and it so happen that the in-charge was there and I was the ONLY user all this while... And YES, you got it! It seem that the BLAME had somehow shifted toward me.. =( Honestly, I HATE THAT SHIT HOLE...

Well well well, ONE MORE MONTH, or maybe 2!!

HUPO 2010

2010-09-24T21:41:00.003+10:00

Was away for a FANTASTIC conference at Sydney Convention Hall this week.. Honestly, I was BLOWN AWAY by the technologies and the things that are actually going on!! I am glad that I went, not only for the GOOD SCIENCE but also to be able to catch up with a couple of GOOD friends from Singapore.. Through this, NOW I KNOW, friends had kept me sane!!

Well well well.. time to get back to work! The clock is TICKING and I have got about a month till my submission!! Keep me going people...

Till then... =)

I Wish I was STRONGER.. MUCH STRONGER!!

2010-07-27T21:29:00.001+10:00

陪我

2010-07-11T21:14:00.003+10:00

Music/Lyrics: Amy Sand

我不喜歡一個人孤獨一個人
數算夜空的星辰
我期待有人陪我陪我渡過
每個日出每個日落

曾經總是一個人孤獨一個人
面對生命的所有
我期待有人陪我陪我渡過
每個春夏和秋冬

陪我一起歡笑陪我一起流淚陪我回憶陪我夢
給我一個擁抱一些些安慰
低落時不離開我
陪我一起歡笑陪我一起流淚陪我回憶陪我夢
分享我的一切喜樂與哀愁
陪著我天長地久

如今不再一個人孤獨一個人
面對生命的所有
找到一份真愛耶穌的愛
陪我伴我到永久

what a day, A BAD DAY!!

2010-06-23T22:12:00.004+10:00

I officially HATE FACSAria!!

Nothing that involved this instrument seem to be able to work for me, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!! And the worst thing is, the person in charge of the equipment (or the facility) isn't gonna do anything much about it!! What's more, everytime I report a fault, it SOOOOOOooo seem that I am incapable of using the instrument!!

FED UP!! ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggghhhhh!!

Leading a Quiet Life...

2010-06-08T22:30:00.001+10:00

"Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody."

-- 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 --

Haiz...

2010-06-08T00:38:00.001+10:00

I have got a news today, a BAD news... HAIZ.. =(

The Serenity Prayer

2010-05-20T23:30:00.001+10:00

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will;That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next. Amen!

--Reinhold Niebuhr

Juz a little EMO-ing

2010-05-16T20:51:00.003+10:00

Alot of flashbacks appeared in my mind when I was following the lyrics of that song... The happy memories WE once shall together! I guess, I never intended to let go but I did, eventually! Deep in my heart, my blessing goes to you!!

Enjoy the song ====>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ2hoghGh24

P.S.: 这一次，当妳在出现在我世界里的时后，我会紧握妳的手和妳过完这一生．．．

Lab Ranting...

2010-05-08T13:25:00.012+10:00

In a blink of an eye, I am into the 11th week of my honours year..

So what are my thoughts? Well.. things HASN'T been that smooth; the column get CHOKED so every often, the FACS machine get DOWN every time I want to use it and worst of all, I had lost the inspiration to WRITE.. BUT STILL, I am pushing on..

Coming back on the weekend become a norm, not that I am SUPER HARDWORKING or SIAO (as Maine put it), BUT, I am trying to catch up on the lost time (given that I need FIVE DAYS to prepare my sample) and also to gain back my research momentum!! I must say, I do enjoy the peace I get in the lab during the weekend!!

My Workbench in Lab 202 (SHARED w my Supervisor)

I once told someone or a couple of you that I needed to stick around during the autoclaving process and I promised to tell you all just WHY in my blog post.. AND HERE IS IT!! Presenting THE Autoclave of Lab 202...

THE Autoclave (A PRESSURE COOKER)

To be frank, I am kinda of in a dilemma.. I am longing to end this "SHIT" but at the same time, I am worried of the "shit" that will be WAITING FOR ME ahead.. HAIZ...

P.S.: Pray that I still have a SOUND MIND when I return to SINGAPORE.. =(

An APPLE a Day...

2010-05-02T20:26:00.009+10:00

An old saying goes.. "An APPLE a day, keeps the Doctor away..."

And so, for the sake of my THESIS's IMMUNITY, I decided to buy the APPLE!! =P So now, may I present to you all, my NEW MACBOOK PRO.. *drum roll*

MacBook PRO @ A$1399.00 (student price)

I shall now named it Lesti~, for that is what I am known here, and its birth day shall be 27 Apr 2010.. =P

Well.. so what's my comments on this new gadget of mine? It shall be VIRUS FREE (as much as it possibly can); it has a NICE mouse (or track) pad indeed; and it is just.... GREAT!!

But still, being a PC user for most of my life (till date), I am still trying to get use to the new platform, but SOON (and soon enough), our friendship shall start to blossom!! =P

A Lonely Cold Wednesday MORNING...

2010-03-10T22:34:00.009+11:00

I woke up particularly early today!! I do not know why.. As usual, prepared myself for Uni but had the extra time for breakfast today and of cos.. COFFEE too!!

Walk up the endless steps again.. into the upper campus.. BUT it was exceptionally COLD today and the sense of loneliness just creeps in.. Oh, and did I mention, today marks the start of my 26th year on earth.. Felt OLD? LONELY? COLD? and worse.. all my WORKS didn't seem to have gone my way today!!

But well..

I have and made MANY great friends in Sydney.. although they will boss me around a little at times (JUST JOKING) but they are NICE people!! BEAUTI-FULL as one had put it!! haha..

They actually plan a "surprise" party for me, refused to acknowledge that it was my birthday today.. until SOMEONE spoils it all.. n i PRETENDED!! haha..

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LESTER!! us @ dinner

Thanks Friends for the thoughts and the MANY well wishes on FB..

Another chapter kept!!

WELCOME HOME (to sydney that is.. =( )

2010-03-01T20:53:00.003+11:00

In a blink of an eye, 3 months had passed.. Left on a Jet plane once again on the 27 2040 but this time, I do not know when I will be back again!!

Before I left, there were many things UNDONE and what's ahead are many uncertainity.. BUT I do believed I will be able to pull through (with strength from above!!)

I had enjoyed my time in Singapore.. THANKS and catch up pals...

Welcome Home!! (Nice Song..)

2009-12-01T11:26:00.000+11:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxz6Zkl85GA

This is it?!!??

2009-11-20T17:28:00.004+11:00

FINALLY, I am officially done with everything (for this year, at least).. Exams actually ended last Saturday and I manage to hand in my final report for BABS3301 on Tuesday (on time, that is)!! AND SO.. IS THE H-O-L-I-DAY!!!

Well, what had been done so far?!!?? Been busy meeting up and chilling out with friends. We managed to go several places over this short span of time, namely; sculpture by the sea @ Bondi Beach, Shabu Shabu @ Naniwa-Tei, Dinner @ Wagaya followed by Pancake at The Rockz and also Yum Cha just today afternoon!!! Not forgetting, I was also busy packing up my place to get ready for the ROAD TRIP (which will start tml) and also my HOME COMING (when? I DUNNO)!! =P

For those reading this!! If you are studying, STUDY HARD (and good luck for your exams)!! If you are in the army, PROTECT THE COUNTRY WELL!!! and If you are working, WORK HARD!! so that when I return, we can PARTY HARD TOGETHER!!! =P

Catch up soon... cheerios!! =P

Onward, We go...

2009-11-01T22:25:00.005+11:00

My "NEW" hairstyle (balding? No?!??)

Manage to get my haircut before the exam this time and is at a special price of A$15.00 (Usual: A$19.00).. Typical chinese SINGAPOREAN la, can't live without a bargain!! =P

Well, well.. Uni term had officially ended (actually for a week already) and is 3 more days to the start of my examS series... =( BUT BUT.. I had been VERY DILIGENT this time, been, sleeping? facebooking? msning? oh.. did i mention, I HAVEN'T STARTED MY REVISION???? oopz... =(

Onward, I'll go.. This is the final lapse and I'm DESPERATE to do WELL!! LESTER, WORK HARD!! YOU CAN DO IT!! THE WHOLE AS4 GANG IS BEHIND YOU!! =P Shall bi guan NOW!!! See ya people in a bit... =P

HAIZ... =(

2009-10-21T22:57:00.002+11:00

Inside me, I know.. I had not been doing OK for this whole semester... =( And, exams are around the corner, I really odd to work HARDER and buck up with my studies!!

FINAL LAP ALREADY, WORK HARD LESTER!!

P.S. Please do keep me in all your prayers...

家好月圆庆团圆

2009-10-05T12:44:00.004+11:00

The 4 of us @ Honey Wok

It was mid-autumn festival on saturday.. And so we gathered, over a simple meal, ate the mooncake, drank the tea.. BUT!! too bad, it was raining, so, the moon was no where in sight!! =(

Still, it was a fun and relaxing night, with stories shared and lame jokes told...

Motivation, oh MOTIVATION!!

2009-10-02T11:25:00.003+10:00

Been wondering what is happening to me these days!! There had been so many things cluttering my mind till I am unsure exactly what was or is in there?? HELP!!! =(

At times, I feel GREAT and really motivated to work on my assignment BUT at times, I just felt LISTLESS and lost for directions!! Is this the so called BIPOLAR DISORDER?? Well, I guess all human will suffer this at some point in time in their life, don't they??

And to make things WORSE, my back pain had been constantly haunting me these days TOO, and you guess it, the sleep problem tag along as well.. As a result, I NEVER REALLY HAD A PEACE OF MIND SINCE..

HAIZ.. =(

Sydney appear ORANGE today..

2009-09-23T20:01:00.015+10:00

Dear Diary,

Massive sand storm today, setting the scenaries of Sydney ORANGE throughout most part of the morning... With wind speed going up as high as 54Km/Hr, I have the feeling as if I was being BLOWN AWAY... =(

Beautiful scenary EXCEPT that the orangy effect was due to actual DUST!!

Well, well.. Life had been rather hectic for me.. =( My long anticipated mid-session break was overtaken by a week-long practical session!! BUT, it wasn't bad at all, it was filled with fun, laughter and JUICY GOSSIP and scandal too!! =P

Me with the subject coordinator (Alan Wilton)

My group mates for the week (Amy was sicked!!)

So what is a typical day like @ lab??

It start off with a BORING lecture (~2hr), telling us what we suppose to do for the day?

Followed by some serious (OR NOT SO SERIOUS) work?

And of course, LOTS OF WAITING TIME (and gossiping and scandal time?!!)

And also, acting studious and serious when it come to analysising our results!!

Not forgetting, time for EXPERIMENT 5!!??!

But the happiest of all, IT ENDED!! (not for all of us thou.. =P)

At a glance, only to realise how time had pass by... 5 more weeks and is going to be the end of session AGAIN!! MANY more assignmentS on the list, which includes 2 lab reports, a lab quiz and logbook for Biopharmaceutical, logbook and practical exam for Recombinant DNA, 3000-word essay for Human Biochemistry, and journal club and research grant proposal for my Research Project module!! After all this, IT WILL BE THE EXAMS ONCE AGAIN!!

JIAYOU, LESTER!!!

SPRING.. a new season, a new BEGINNING... =P

2009-09-03T23:18:00.009+10:00

Hello Peeps..

In a blink of an eye, IT'S SPRING... And the weather is finally turning warmer.. =P

Well, well.. Yesterday was the FINAL INSPECTION for my old place @ Doncaster and we have FINALLY handed over the place to the agent..

my "room" @ Doncaster Ave

Gone was the OLD, and what awaits ahead is the NEW & the BETTER..

the door & the shoe area

an overview of my NEW room and my DOUBLE BED

my very BIG cabinet

my study corner

never will i worry about toilet AGAIN..

the small kitchen..

the living area

In a blink of an eye, I am living at the new apartment for close to 7 weeks already!! I am enjoying every single moment here.. the convenient and the friendship..

Looking forward to the "new" life, more gathering with new found friends, enjoying and appreciating the beauty of Sydney, the road trip in November, etc.. BUT of course, I'll continue to WORK HARD so that I can PLAY HARDER later..

A new season, a new beginning... =P

Winter in a GLANCE...

2009-08-31T19:39:00.015+10:00

Hello Peeps.. I'm Back!!!

Today marks the end of WINTER in Australia.. So what was I up to this winter?!?! Hibernating?? NOT!!!

Well.. I was at ..

Sentosa w the AS4 Kids

Dinner @ Breek (Follow by ICE AGE 3)

We went SINGING too... =P

The Smoky Effect from the "Dustbin??"

n there was FOOD (Char Siew Su or Egg Tart?? which is which??)

Jus look who is SINGING... =P

We also had late night (or EARLY MORNING) supper and we even head down to the Marina Barriage.. =P

Supper @ 85, Bedok

We were HAPPY (n tired!!.. )

Ya.. That's us...

There was also alot of dinner appointmentSS and MANY meet up with frens, colleague and family members.. To sum it all, it was food, foOD and MORE FOOD (n of cos, fellowship too)...

Dinner w Charlotte (at a home style Jap Restaurant..)

But all good things does come to an end.. and it was farewell once again.. On 23 Jul 09, I was on the jet plane, heading back to SYDNEY, for a new semester...

The lovely surprises and the ULTIMATE CARDIAC TEST..

Thank you!!

In a glance, I am 7 weeks into the new semester already.. It had been a busy semester and it will be a busy week ahead, with 2 mid session exams (Tomorrow and Thursday)..

Oh well, I am looking forward to SPRING.. a new seaon, a new begining.. =P

Boo... =P

2009-06-25T18:21:00.002+10:00

I'M HOME!!! for a month or so...

7 days self quarantine and then HELL BREAK LOSS... =P

To err is ONLY human...

2009-06-15T17:31:00.003+10:00

basic courtesy please was the nick..

reason for the nick was? I didn't formally introduce my guy friend to him while my friend came to my place this morning for exam preparation..

my reason was? he was doing his exercise regime and I was exam occupied (paper at 1345hr and I had not finish my preparation at 1100hr)!!

I apologies for my mistakes and then I was told that it will also not reflect well on him if he brings friends home and didn't introduce to me and just talk among themselves? (An indirect hint to me!!)

Conclusion? Disappointed with myself and MORE DETERMINED TO SHIFT OUT!!!

Depressing... =(

2009-06-12T21:03:00.002+10:00

Haiz... =(

What a demoralizing first paper (Bioinformatics) to begin the whole exam series? Didn't managed to finish the paper plus dunno how to do alot of the questions!! HAIZ... 120 marks short answer questions paper in 120 minutes.. HAIZ..

Questions includes; what is a protein fold? what is a protein superfold? an example of each? draw 3 protein structure and discuss on their stability? calculation of nominal mass of protein given a esi spectrum and I DUNNO HOW TO DO THIS!!! ARGH.. BANG WALL AT HIGHEST VELOCITY!!!

HAIZ... =(

Things to ponder ...

2009-05-29T12:39:00.003+10:00

I've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved and the rest is up to them.
I've learned that no matter how much I care,some people just don't care back.
I've learned that it takes years to build up trustand only seconds to destroy it.
I've learned that it's not what you have in your lifebut who you have in your life that counts.
I've learned that you can get by on charm for about fifteen minutes. After that, you'd better know something.

I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to the best others can do,
but to the best you can do.
I've learned that it's not what happens to people, it's what they do about it.
I've learned that no matter how thin you slide it, there are always two sides.
I've learned that you should always have loved ones with loving words.
It may be the last time you'll see them.
I've learned that you can keep going long after you think you can't.

I've learned that heroes are the people who do what has to be done, when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.
I've learned that there are people who love you dearly, but just don't know how to show it.
I've learned that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.
I've learned that true friendship continues to grow even over the longest distance. And the same goes for true love.
I've learned that just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to, it doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.

I've learned that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.
I've learned that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.
I've learned that no matter how bad your heart is broken, the world doesn't stop for your grief.
I've learned that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.
I've learned that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.

I've learned that sometimes you have to put the individual ahead of their actions.
I've learned that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.
I've learned that no matter the consequences, those who are honest with themselves go farther in life.
I've learned that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.
I've learned that even when you think you have no more to give,when a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help.

I've learned that writing, as well as talking,can ease emotional pains.
I've learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon.
I've learned that it's hard to determine where to draw the line between being nice and not hurting people's feelings and standing up for what you believe.
I've learned to loveand be loved.I've learned... "I've learned"

By Omer B. Washington

Busy... (n VEXED!!)

2009-05-24T11:02:00.006+10:00

Hello WORLD!!

It's been long since I last blog about my life in Sydney..

Well, things hasn't change much, term is ending in 2 weeks time and that will mark the start of my first MAJOR EXAM, after a good 5 year!! This is a little scary, but with the assurance from all of the people back at home, I will continue to jiayou and DO WELL for all my papers... =P

There are still 5 more assignments underway (2 grp report, 1 pair poster presentation, 1 protein modelling assignment and 1 self reflection) and it is all due in 2 weeks time!! STRESSED!! But i guess, things will definitely work out, if I plan well enough, plus giving some extra time to do works that some leech odd to do? haha =P

Well, an additional things for now.. I might be shifting out from my current place if the school apartment is available for semester 2.. However, this might mean that I will be stuck in yet another housing problem, as the current lease end in August.. Pray that thing will turn out well and I do not have to loss so much money(~A$900?) ... HAIZ =(

Trip to the Blue Mountain

2009-05-05T13:25:00.009+10:00

It's been long since I last given myself a break.. Went for a day trip organised by the school on Sunday (03 May). The day started with us going to the Sydney Olympic Park, Featherdale Wildlife Park then lastly the Blue Mountain..

The group of US...

There was 17 international students, including me, that went for the trip. It was a very diversed group, with people coming from France, Uruguay, Vietnam, China, etc.. They are very nice people to hang out with, more importantly, they are of the same age group.. =P

@ Featherdale Wildlife Park

With the famous 3 Sister (Far Back)

World Steepest Railway (@ 55 degree)

Wentworth Fall

The scenery enroute to and at Blue Mountain was simply gorgeous and it is definitely a nice place to relax your mind from the busy city lifestyle.. It was definitely value for money and worth the time spend for the trip..

Roast Chicken with Vegetable (Free) and Beer (A$5.00)

The day ended with a simple meal at The Guff, with 2 other French exchange students..

PISSED!!!

2009-04-17T13:27:00.004+10:00

I am so pissed NOW.. With myself, my group mates and the progress of my group assignment 2 for Commercial Biotech (IP and Patent Report), which is due on Tuesday (21 Apr 09).. I've got tonnes to attend to at the moment and my group mates are not pulling in their fair share of the weight.. Especially the INDIAN GUY, always talk big and not do anything!!

Well, he is MIA now, with his lappy with me!! What good can he do right? Only talk big, volunteer to do this and that, then in the end.. OH, I WAS BUSY WITH MY HONORS PROJECT!!

ARGH!!! HEEEEEeeeeLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLPPPPppppppppppppp.....

Easter Long Weekend!!

2009-04-13T13:13:00.005+10:00

The Easter long weekend had just pass..

I wasn't really motivated to do any work over the long weekend.. Haiz=( What adds on to the frustration was.. I didn't get my lab results to work on and I cannot find the things I need for the other report!! VEXED!!!

Soooooooo.. I decided to take a shopping trip to Bondi Junction on Good Friday and to my surprise, ALL THE SHOPS WERE CLOSED!!! Then, I figure my way to the Bondi beach and took a stroll by the beach.. It was HOT that day...

Bondi Beach on Good Friday

Just yesterday, I pampered myself to a nice bowl of Katsu Don (Pork) as I was having craving for it.. Is very nice and reasonably priced!!

Katsu Don (Pork) @ A$ 8.90

Hopefully, after the break I gave myself, I will be able to focus and pick up the momentum again...

Mixed Feeling..

2009-04-09T18:50:00.003+10:00

Sometime I wonder, have I really settled down or am I still missing home and the things and people I left behind??

I am begining to find that Sydney is a beautiful place to be in, just that I am not giving myself that room to explore!! I guess, at times, I should just freed myself, and to wonder around Sydney and capture the beautiful memories in this part of my life journey..

I know I am stressing myself up, as a result, I am not as fruitful as I want to be.. Tommorrow is Easter Break, I odd to pamper myself to something good, but here I am, trying to finish up my reports!! I still need to tidy up some things that were not completed prior to my departure from TP.. =( I am under alot of STRESS but I believed, I will pulled thru and emerged STRONGER...

Things will be fine, as time goes by...

P.S.: Come, hold my hand, and walk with me thru this life journey...

Mid Sem Ahead..

2009-04-05T12:34:00.003+10:00

Going to start MUGGING for the mid-sem exam that is on Monday (Mol. Bio of Protein) and Tuesday (Commericial Biotech) .. Thou the content is not too heavy but I guess it will give me a good feel what is Exam like again, morever, it had been about five years since I last had a formal academic examination..

Instant Noodle w Mocha Coffee

Been having instant noodle and Mocha.. Haiz =( Shall treat myself to something good during the break.. =P

What time is it?!!?? It's MUGGING TIME!! Whahahaha.. =P

@ Lab Session today...

2009-03-30T20:10:00.004+11:00

There is a lab session for Mol Bio of Protein today, and guess what.. Out of the 5 people in my group, only the US gal and myself turned up!! And, there was alot to do..

1) His-Tag Purification of Carbamate Kinase using some nickel column
2) Bradford assay for the crude protein extracts
3) Casting of 2 SDS PAGE gels

And to the lab supervisors surprise, we were pretty much ahead of time and way ahead than the rest of the class and as such, I was also encouraged to perform another set of bradford assay for the fractionated samples, which is supposed to be carried out next weeks.. =)

Interesting.. Not to boast, but I really wondered WHY??!?!!

P.S.: I did the bradford assay for the fractionated samples too.. =)

Menu for e Week.. =P

2009-03-29T13:19:00.015+11:00

Hi people, Food time again.. =P

Hazelnut Latte w Evil Swiss Chocolate Cake @ $5.00 (85 degree)

Salad (AGAIN) (23 Mar, Mon)

Not so nicely Grilled Chicken Drumlet with Baked Potatoes and Coleslaws (24 Mar, Tue)

Chicken Soup w Toasted Bread for Breakfast (25 Mar, Wed)

Mini Crisy Chicken Wrap from Macs ($2.45) for Lunch (25 Mar, Wed)

Cream Sauce Pasta w Ham for Dinner (25 Mar, Wed)

Bread w Fish Fillet n Cheese w Grapes for Lunch (26 Mar, Thu)

Cream Sauce Pasta with Chicken Nugget for Dinner (26 Mar, Thu)

Hearty Breakfast (27 Mar, Fri)

Sesame Oil Chicken, Fried Cabbage w Porridge for Dinner (27 Mar, Fri)

Curry Maggie Noodle w Luncheon Meat and Nugget for SUPPER (27 Mar, Fri)

Potato cooked w Chicken Wing w RICE cooked from a RICE COOKER($5) (28 Mar, Sat)

That's all folks... =P

New Stuff in my "Room"

2009-03-27T18:01:00.004+11:00

2nd Hand Mattress @ $25 and Brand New Printer @ $49

After much thoughts and persuasion from people who cares.. I finally bought a mattress, for the good of my back!! I also bought a 3 in 1 printer as printing is REALLY EXPENSIVE here.. =(

Life's getting more mandate in Aussie already.. Breakfast.. Study @ School.. Dinner.. Study @ School.. Sleep and the cycle repeats!! Well, mid sem exam is in 2 weeks time, WISH ME LUCK!! =P

Things I Eat in SYDNEY!!

2009-03-21T14:28:00.008+11:00

I can finally start cooking in SYDNEY.. And the pictures below is going to remind me what I had for the first week of cooking..

Porridge with "Chao San Si" and Egg (14 Mar, Sat)

Carrot, Potato Chicken Soup and 2 Fish Fillet with Rice (15 Mar, Sun)

Salad (16 Mar, Mon)

Fried Cabbage w Carrot, 2 Fish Fillet and 2 Chicken Nugget with Porridge (17 Mar, Tues)

Lor Chicken Wing and Egg with Rice (18 Mar, Wed)

Potato, Ham and Baked Bean (Left) with Fried Rice (19 Mar, Thur)

Potato, Ham and Baked Bean (AGAIN), Unagi with Noodle (20 Mar, Fri)

Any new dishes will be added to the menu later... =P

P.S.: PLEASE DO NOT DROOL ONTO YOUR KEYBOARD!! THANK YOU.. =P

Whee... =)

2009-03-16T17:30:00.003+11:00

I GOT MY BIOINFORMATIC MODULES.. =)

which means that I will need to work EXTRA hard now... =(

School had STARTED on 09 Mar 09... =P

2009-03-14T18:45:00.012+11:00

Welcome to The University of New South Wales, Kensington Campus.. =P

A typical day will see me walking for about 15min up hill to get to my faculty for lessons.. The pictures will tells a thousand words..

The "MAIN" Gate

About half way through the long stretch..

The first flight of stairs that I will encounter each day

More STAIRS..

n MORE..

n MORE STAIRS... =(

After all the climbing, It is only about 2/3 way to my faculty.. I will still need to climb more stairs to the Library, walk through a canteen, up abit more stairs and finally you will get to see my faculty.. =(

Well.. the good things is that LESSONS HAD BEEN GREAT!! haha.. =P The lecturers here delivered quite clear and concise lecture content and lab session is filled with laughter.. I do hope that this first week experience will continue till the end..

It does feel weird to be a student again.. N learning things that I once taught other people how to.. This increases the expectation I have on myself and others on me!! BUT.. there is still this uncertainity about EXAMS and the system here.. Well, is been five years since I last had a formal education, so I thought that this should be normal right??

To all people reading this, I WILL PUT IN MY PERSONAL BEST AND MORE!! =P

Next stop, I will try to bring you all around my campus with the pictures that I will be taking and hopefully you all will be able to visualised how my campus is in Sydney.. =P

25th Birthday @ Sydney

2009-03-11T11:56:00.014+11:00

Thanks for all the well wishes... =P

Looking back, I've lived on this planet Earth for a quarter of a Century already.. OLD!! =( .. Wondering what had I accomplished for the last quarter of a century, any IDEAS???

Well well.. The day started with lecture at 1000hr but I was in school at 8 plus, cos as usual.. I DUN SLEEP WELL!! haha.. went on the internet and log into my hotmail, the same usual routine.. BUT BUT BUT, guess what I saw?? A youtube invitation from Samantha.. HONESTLY, initially i tot it was a link for some birthday song but as I click on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjTJvXzkDdc&feature=channel_page , tears jus roll down my cheeks.. Thank ppl.. =P

Then I was told to go home early by my frens, cos there was a PIZZA promotion for Tuesday, HIGHLY SUSPICIOUS, but i headed home anyway.. When I reach home, my fren went out to get the pizzas while I doze off as I was too tired!!

We had Pizzas!!

N Nuggetz too!! =P

We were all filled to our brim by the end of the pizza and nugget meal, but but.. there was still the surprise birthday cake (Brought by HX from the city) .. N it was time to meet and make fren with our new neighbour!! WHY?? Cos we all forgotten about the lighter for the candles, and i guess this is a usual affair!! The cake was nice and I had a slice too.. ( to some, you know I dun take cakes..)

me with the beautiful cake

Thanks frens.. It was a memorable day for me ...

Settled Down... FINALLY!!

2009-03-08T13:20:00.017+11:00

Finally, we found a decent place to stay in Sydney, and it is close to UNSW!! Sharing the place with 2 other friends, paying AU$100.00 a week for the living room.. HEE =P

Well, this is how my "room" look like when we shifted it, we were all excited but I wasn't motivated at all to pack, or rather unpacked!!

Until a couple of days later.. my friend said: I CANNOT TAHAN ALREADY!!.. that we decided to head down to IKEA to do some shopping for furnitures!! The Ikea here is not as accessible as those in Singapore, we had to take a bus to City ($2.56, 1 way) then a train to Rhode ($5.60, 2 way) and walk for like 5min before reaching the mall when Ikea is..

Lunch at Ikea (Mash Potatoes with Sausages [$4.95])

Took a ride home from my fren's fren, cos we bought alot of things.. Headed home and started assemblying the items and unpacking.. There, my "room" after the make over.. simple and livable.. Still thinking whether i should get a bed thou.. =P

You all are always remembered!!

Of course, after we have settled down, it's time for a little celebration... We headed down to Circular Quay for a Shabu Shabu at this "ulu" jap restaurant ($35.00 Per Pax) to have a nice dinner.. Dinner comprises of Beef "steamboat", loads of veges, seafood salads and green tea ice creams.. YUM YUM!! =P

We headed down to Guylian (Pronoun as "Ge-Lian") Belgium Chocolate Cafe to have another round of desert and we are all filled to our brim!! And of course, we were all happy at the end of the day..

Well, well.. School be starting next week... Wish me Luck!! =P

"Orientation" Week

2009-03-07T17:55:00.000+11:00

Hello people in Singapore..

It's update time for the 2 weeks that i had been away.. =(

Arrived in Sydney at about 2100hr (Sydney Time) on the 23 Feb 09.. Was LOST & HELPLESS!! cos no one was there.. Took a cab down to my friend's place at Doncaster Avenue, Kensington that cost like AU$30 plus plus.. and then a "good" nite rest...

I visited the UNSW, Sydney campus, the very next day.. It juz feel weird being a student AGAIN!! The school was having this orientation thing, some sort like the TP orientation, open house kinda affair and the saddening things is that no one attended to ME!! ANGRY=(

Extra LARGE serving one Wanton Noodle Soup

me with my yuan yang with pearl!!

Well, the next few days is about house hunting with extra long walking hours a day!! That is why I needed all the energy that i could possibly get to sustain the day works!! OH OH.. look what I found in SYDNEY, doll catching machine.. whahahah.. and i understand from my fren that it is actually very popular here.. INTERESTING!! =)

Well, the journey so far, as much as this entry is concern, has really been a roller coaster ride.. I had my fair share of misses and worries but I believed with all the encouragements and supports from people at home, this 2 long years will be wonderful!!

THANK YOU ALL..

My First Week in Sydney ... =(

2009-03-02T18:47:00.001+11:00

I finally left on a jet plane on the 23 Feb 09, to a place unconquered, SYDNEY!! Leaving behind me, a bunch of great friends and kids to pursue a dream..

I thought that life will be great, a time for me to refocus my life again and draw near to God. But I guess i was wrong.. I MISS HOME!!! I MISS THE PEOPLE BACK THERE.............