31 July 2008 Y
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It has been 2 weeks since I last went to do my grocery shopping.
Last week, I didn't reckon there was a need to go.
Hence, I stayed at home the entire week.
However, this week, Michelle and I decide to go grocery shopping.
I need to go to JB Hi-FI to ask about my redemption
for the Toshiba laptop which I got previously.
I've tried calling the shop many times but failed to contact any of the retailers.
I even left a message and asked for them to call back.
However, I reckon the shop must be pretty busy,
hence, there was no call back.
We arrived at Westfield Marion at ~2.30pm.
The first shop we went to was JB Hi-Fi.
We went to the shop to asked for the cashback redemption website which I bought my Toshiba laptop previously.
I managed to the website address at last.
Now, I got to mail it to the company and get my AU$100.
After that, Michelle and I walked around the shopping centre.
She haven't been shopping for quite a while we decide to shop around.
Once again, I decide to go to the shop, Gloss.
This time, I bought some new stuff again.
The shop are still on sales.
I've bought 5 items this time.
Check out the pictures of the items below.
Last week, I didn't reckon there was a need to go.
Hence, I stayed at home the entire week.
However, this week, Michelle and I decide to go grocery shopping.
I need to go to JB Hi-FI to ask about my redemption
for the Toshiba laptop which I got previously.
I've tried calling the shop many times but failed to contact any of the retailers.
I even left a message and asked for them to call back.
However, I reckon the shop must be pretty busy,
hence, there was no call back.
We arrived at Westfield Marion at ~2.30pm.
The first shop we went to was JB Hi-Fi.
We went to the shop to asked for the cashback redemption website which I bought my Toshiba laptop previously.
I managed to the website address at last.
Now, I got to mail it to the company and get my AU$100.
After that, Michelle and I walked around the shopping centre.
She haven't been shopping for quite a while we decide to shop around.
Once again, I decide to go to the shop, Gloss.
This time, I bought some new stuff again.
The shop are still on sales.
I've bought 5 items this time.
Check out the pictures of the items below.
5 items that I bought in total
Total costs: AU$15.00
2 x BYS Mega shine Lipgloss
Each cost AU$3.00.
BYS Mega shine Lipgloss
(raspberry)
BYS Mega shine Lipgloss
(watermelon)
BYS Eye Shimmer
Cost: AU$3.00
BYS Shimmer Powder
(Gold)
Cost: AU$3.00
BYS Shine Stick Eye Shadow
Cost: AU$3.00
Anyway, it is time for me to go to bed.
Really tired after a long day.
Haven't been having alot of sleep recently though
and wasn't feeling very well either.
Hope you all enjoy reading my blog and viewing those pictures too.
25 July 2008 Y
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In my previous blog, I had attached pictures of my 2 goldfish - Tazzy and Bamby, which are presently with me in Australia.
When I first bought them, they were really frightened. Whenever I place my hands near the tank or do anything which shakes my study table, they will swim around the tank crazily. However, they seem to be able to adapt to their environment much better now. When I place my hands near the fish tank, they will swim towards me and look very excited instead.
Previously, I didn't show you the food and tap water conditioner that I bought for them. Here are the pictures:
Fish Food (Goldfish Food Flakes)
Tap water conditioner (Aquarium Dechlorinator)
Anyway, in this blog entry, I will not describe so much about my 2 goldfish. Instead, I will tell you more about my other pets which I kept in Singapore. Many of them have been with us for quite sometime already. As I am in Australia now, my parents and sister, Grace will be the main people looking after them. In this blog, you will hear me mentioning about Grace frequently as most of the information provided by her when I am in Singapore.
In Singapore, I have 3 different pets.
Most of them have with my family for a couple of years.
They are:
(1) Lucky -Minature Pincher Toy Dog
(2) KiKi - Local Rabbit
(3) Twinkle - Sapphare Winter White Dwarf Hamster
Lucky
Our 10 year old minature pincher dog, Lucky.
---Profile of the minature pincher (also known as Min Pin) breed:
History :
This breed is believed that the breed is evloved from the ancient German Pinscher family of dogs. In 1936, Dr. H. G. Reinchenbach, a German writer, stated the Miniature Pinscher is a cross of the Dachshund and the Italian Greyhound. This conclusion of Dr. Reinchenbach is now generally accepted by historians and those who have researched the background of the breed. In any event, Germany is undisputed as the home of origin, where the Miniature Pinscher was known as the "Reh Pinscher" due to its resemblance to a small red deer, the Reh, which freely roamed the German forests many years ago.
Average life Span:
14 - 17 years (Long-lived dogs)
Average Weight:
Usually weight about 8 - 11 pounds (if the dog is of the correct height)
Height:
Correct Minature Pinchers measure only ~ 10" to 12.5" at the shoulder.
Colour and Coat:
There are many colors. These include:
(1) Solid Clear Red
(2) Stag Red
(3) Black and Tan
(4) Chocolate and Tan
Grooming:
This breed has short coat, making grooming element minimal.
Give them a good, brisk brushing every couple of days to ensure that their coat are clean and shiny.
Toenails need to be trimmed at least every 2 weeks to avoid them from growing too long.
Frequent bathing is discouraged as it tends to dry out their coat. It is more preferred to use a warm, damp washcloth, using plain water and wipe the dog dog from the face (particularly the area under the eyes) down to the tail.
Ensure that the dog is completely dry before a trip outside if the weather is cold.
Personality:
This proud little dog is often referred to as "The King of Toys" with its personality being:
Active
Affectionate
Animated
Assertive
Always full of Vim and vigor
Complete self-possession
Independent
Intensely curious
Fearless
Loving
Outing-going
Playful
Spirited presence
Things that they are good at:
Chase rats, mice and small varmint.
Things that they loves:
(1) Snuggling with people
(2) Burrow under covers to go to sleep
(3) Older Pins love to be lap warmers for elders folks
(4) Thrive on human interaction - obedience, lap sitting, agility, walks, anything that keeps them near the people
(5) Being together with children
Things that they hates:
Being alone for a long periods of time
Reminders:
(1) Incredible escape artists - Very difficult to catch them back as they are fast runners.
(2) NEVER let be be off lead - They will chase anything that runs due to their high curiousity level.
(3) NOT for breeders who are beginners due to their high energy level.
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Lucky with the scarf on him
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In December 1998, my family and I went to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) for a short weekend holiday. During that time, my family and I visited one of the pet shops in the chinatown of Kuala Lumpur.
When we entered the shop, we saw many different types of animals - cats, dogs, etc. Both Grace and I always wanted to own a dog as a pet. However, our parents disagreed to the idea. We wondered around in the pet shop and came across this breed (Minature Pincher). There were 2 of them - 1 female and 1 male. Both of them were of the same colours (Black and Tan) and small (size of our palm). Initially, both of us wanted a female breed but we only able to get Lucky instead. We pleaded our parents and after much persuasion, we finally succeeded. We were so excited and quickly went to ask the pet shop owner more details since both of us have no idea about the breed itself.
As there were 2 breeds, we wanted to purchase the female Min Pin. However, we were slightly late as one of the customer got her shortly after our parents agreed to it. In the end, we got our present dog, Lucky. We bought him many things - dog food, toys, etc. Pets in Malaysia was really cheap as compared to Singapore. He cost about RM$650. After getting all the necessities, the total cost was about RM$750. It is considered cheap as the breeds in Singapore are generally more expensive (minimal of SGD $800).
After purchasing Lucky we were really excited and delighted. We brought him around Kuala Lumpur. Many people asked us what we were holding. We told them that he is our precious doggy. Initialy, someone told us that he resembles a deer. We were surprized and laughed about he breed, we came across the history (described above) and there's acknowledgement for that too.
Anyway, Lucky has been with us for almost 10 years. I'm sorry that I do not have pictures of him when he is younger. However, the following pictures were taken recently by Grace.
Lucky loves his piglet toy which I got from Australia
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Lucky is looking at my sister while she was taking his picture.jpg)
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This video was taken by Grace. From the video, you are able to see how much he loves the attention of people. KiKi
Anyway, now I shall talk about my second pet - KiKi. She is not our first rabbit which we own as a pet. I remembered that when I was a younger, I used to own plenty of them. Most of them were either a gift from my parents, friends or I purchased it myself. All of them varied in colours and sizes too. Anyway, it's time to go back to Kiki.
KiKi is a local breed (a mixture of breeds of rabbits) of rabbit which we bought her in Malaysia (Johor Bahru) at the cost RM$10 (~SGD$4.00). That is also considered very cheap as the usual cost of a local rabbit is about SGD$20 or more, depending on the breed, colour and gender of the rabbits.
We went to Johor Bahru for a short 1-day trip again. When we were there, we saw this pet shop selling many different animals - birds, rabbits, hamsters, mice, guinea pigs, etc. Initially, our plan was to purchase food and stuff for Lucky and Twinkle (details and pictures are shown below). We decide to buy KiKi too. There wasn't much persuasion needed as my mother also simply fell in love with KiKi too. She was simply adorable and cute. Among all the other rabbits, she was the smallest. I love her colour.
Anyway, Kiki is still considered as young for her age as she is about 1 - 2 years old. The average lifespan of a rabbit is 9 - 12 years old. When we first purchased KiKi, she was merely the size of a hand. However, she is much bigger in size now. She is a very obedient but yet timid rabbit. Sometimes she will hop around the house which makes her look as if she is dancing. That actually indicates that she is very happy. Anyway, the following pictures were taken when KiKi was still a baby bunny.
Look how small size Kiki was when we first got her
KiKi chewing on her veggies
The day we got her and make the box into a house
Twinkle Previously, I used to own 2different types of hamsters - Siberian (Nocturnal - awake at night) hamsters and dwarf hamsters.
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Profile of Russian Winter White Dwarf Hamsters
History:
Originates from Siberia, Manchuria and Mongolia. A robust, pretty little fellow compact and more 'rounded' than the Campbells. A Winter White hamster's head is longer and deeper than a Campbells’ with large eyes set closer to the ears than the nose, whereas the Campbells' eyes/ears are set at an equal distance. The breed has a thick black stripe down his back from head to tail and the contours of colouring are very clearly defined. His grey summer coat turns into white for winter in the wild , hence this name.
Dwarf Winter Whites Hamsters
Average Lifespan:18 - 20 months (but it can live longer)
Average Length:
8 - 10 cm (3" - 4") long
Personality:
Friendly
Outgoing
Easy to tame and handle
Phases (colouration):
There are several phases of Winter White hamsters:
(1) Normal (dark brownish-grey colouring
(2) Sapphire (blue-grey colouring)
(3) Pearl (white with coloured hair) - sometimes exists in either normal pearl or sapphire pearl.
The Winter White hamsters, also known as Siberian hamsters, can moult into a white winter coat. This camouflages them against the snow and hence their name.
This moulting is brought on by the amount of day light. If the hamster is kept in an enviroment with short duration of day light
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Anyway, Twinkle is a female dwarf winter white sapphire hamster. I got her 2 years ago at Simei Pet Safari pet shop. Grace and I wanted a female dwarf hamster. However, we didn't want to keep 2 or more hamsters due to:
(1) Cost
(2) Having too many hamsters which will be very costly
(3) Prevents of injuries and deaths due to fights
Last time, I used to keep dozens of hamsters. I realized it is very costly and troublesome to keep too many as they multiplied very quickly within a short period of time. We faced many difficulties trying to give them away. Therefore, this time, we try to prevent such situations from happening and we got Twinkle.
When we went to the pet shop 2 years ago, there were many hamsters in the shop. Our aim was to look for a female dwarf winter white hamster. The pet shops have discounts for hamsters during that period of time. We bought her at SGD$8.00. We looked into the different tanks containing different types of drawf hamsters and saw Twinkle.
When we first saw her, we knew it instantly that she was a girl. The pet shop person told us that she was too active, hence nobody wanted to buy her. However, both Grace and I felt that she was really cute.
Before purchasing her, both of us wanted to determine her gender. As she is very active, I was quite terrified of her. I was afraid that she might bite me without any notice. However, I carefully tried to carry her from the cage and managed to discover her gender. After lifting her up from the cage, she was really cute. I wasn't that scared of her anymore as I knew that she was actually very scared of people as not many people had carried her before. It was then, we decided to buy her back as our pet.
Twinkle when she is younger (about 2 years ago)
Picture taken of Twinkle before she wakes up
Blur Twinkle just woke up from her sleep
As time passed by, she grew fatter. Both of us have no clue to why is that so. She enjoys running on her wheel. As what I had learnt before that exercise should keep one look lean and healthy. However, the ironic part is that Twinkle actually grew much fatter and rounder after quite sometime when she kept on running on her wheel. I realized that she simply loves her running wheel alot. She even slept in the wheel.Previously, I'd owned so many hamster before. None of them have slept in such weird position. The following are pictures and videos of her in her favourite wheel.
Twinkle always sleep in this position until the favourite wheel broke.
Video of Twinkle trying to get a comfortable position in her favourite wheelVideo of Twinkle cleaning herself up and eats after that
I reckon it is time for me to stop now. Hope you all enjoy reading my blog. Stay tune for more to come.
22 July 2008 Y
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When I woke up around 2pm today, Michelle told me that there was no hot water available at all. How are we going to shower in such a cold weather (~10 degrees)??
I had no idea how I was going to shower. I was chatting with one of my friend and told him about it. He suggested the traditional way - boiling water and mix it with cold water and shower with it. It is a good idea. I told Michelle about it. She told me that we wont be able to have any steam produced. Then I thought of another idea of using the heater to heat up the toilet before we shower so that we won't be freezing when we showered.
Heater in the toilet
Pails used during shower
It was so troublesome to shower without having a heater in the house. I need to be really careful ensuring that I won't be splashing any water on the heater to prevent any electricity shock or short circuit. Since the owner (Danielle) is not around as she went back to Taiwan, we would have to use this method temporarily before we have any warm water again.
That evening, Geraldine came back from Singapore. She came back with her boyfriend after arrival into Adelaide. I told her about it and her boyfriend heard about it. I explained to the electrician, Tony, came over on Saturday to make some changes to the electricity switches as there seem to have so many problems when I just moved into the house. I reckon it was cause of overworking hence leading to the multiple short circuits. Anyway, Geraldine's boyfriend went outside to check out the switches in the electrity box and realized that the switch for the hot water was switched off. Therefore, he explained to me of what I can do in future if such matter happens again. I thanked him for helping us.
Anyway, I hope that we are able to use hot water tomorrow. I heard from Danielle previously that the hot water take almost 1/2 to 1 day to warm up all the water. Therefore, I hope that we are enjoy the hot shower once again. I would really appreciate the benefits of having hot water for showers again in such cold weather in Australia.
I reckon I shall end here today. There are still so many things that I haven't update yet. Do stay tune for more. Hope you all enjoy reading my blog. Have a nice day ahead too. :)
I had no idea how I was going to shower. I was chatting with one of my friend and told him about it. He suggested the traditional way - boiling water and mix it with cold water and shower with it. It is a good idea. I told Michelle about it. She told me that we wont be able to have any steam produced. Then I thought of another idea of using the heater to heat up the toilet before we shower so that we won't be freezing when we showered.
Heater in the toilet
Pails used during shower
It was so troublesome to shower without having a heater in the house. I need to be really careful ensuring that I won't be splashing any water on the heater to prevent any electricity shock or short circuit. Since the owner (Danielle) is not around as she went back to Taiwan, we would have to use this method temporarily before we have any warm water again.
That evening, Geraldine came back from Singapore. She came back with her boyfriend after arrival into Adelaide. I told her about it and her boyfriend heard about it. I explained to the electrician, Tony, came over on Saturday to make some changes to the electricity switches as there seem to have so many problems when I just moved into the house. I reckon it was cause of overworking hence leading to the multiple short circuits. Anyway, Geraldine's boyfriend went outside to check out the switches in the electrity box and realized that the switch for the hot water was switched off. Therefore, he explained to me of what I can do in future if such matter happens again. I thanked him for helping us.
Anyway, I hope that we are able to use hot water tomorrow. I heard from Danielle previously that the hot water take almost 1/2 to 1 day to warm up all the water. Therefore, I hope that we are enjoy the hot shower once again. I would really appreciate the benefits of having hot water for showers again in such cold weather in Australia.
I reckon I shall end here today. There are still so many things that I haven't update yet. Do stay tune for more. Hope you all enjoy reading my blog. Have a nice day ahead too. :)
20 July 2008 Y
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2 things that happened during this weekend which made me really tired but yet happy.
(1) Laptop
My laptop crashed!!!!!!!!!
On friday (18 July 2008), I was chatting with my friends via msn and IRC. Suddenly, my screen blacked out. I totally have no idea what happened. I thought that it had automatically shut off. However, I was able to see an outline of the things on the screen but I still have no idea what actually happened. So I restarted the computer.
Initially, the start up went pretty well until when it reached the desktop. It suddenly blacked out again. I totally have no idea what actually happened. That's really bad as I still have other school work to do. I wasn't able to do anything much at all.
I quickly packed my laptop into the bag, went to shower and quickly rushed out to meet my housemate, Michelle in school for my weekly grocery shopping. I wouldn't want to miss the bus as the transport system in Adelaide doesn't come as often as Singapore. I wasn't able to contact Michelle too as her phone credit was out so I had to meet her in school at the appointed time.
When I reached school, I told Michelle about my laptop. She is a very nice lady and accompanied me to the computer shop to check out what happened to my laptop.
When I was at the computer shop, I explained to the computer technician about it. I also told him about my screen being 'red-lighted' during the early stage of starting up. Initially, I thought it might be something wrong with my eyes when I wake up. However, it doesn't seem to be case. It seems to be the same problem thereafter. As a computer idiot, I have no idea what does that mean and I wasn't really concern until friday when the screen suddenly turned black.
Without any further ado, I decided to show it to him of what I was trying to say as actions speak louder than words. However, my laptop didn't have the black-out symptoms again other than the red-lighted screen during start-up. It started up all the way till the desktop and I was able to see everything. WHAT THE HELL!!! I was freaking pissed at my laptop. But I thought it is a sign of relief that things are going fine.
The technician tried to plug another screen to ensure that things went fine. NOTHING happened. He explained to me that it might possibly be my motherboard which have some problem. He said that if I were to get the laptop fixed, I would need to pay at least AU$1000 to get a new motherboard. I was wondering if that really happened, I might as well get a new laptop which can be slightly a little more than getting a new laptop.
After that, I took the bus to the city with Michelle. I jokingly told her "I reckon the computer was too afraid of the 'doctor' so it was being very good at the shop. So I continued to do my grocery shopping.
When I got home, I decide to try out the laptop once again. This time, the same thing happened again. What the freaking shit!! I wasn't able to do anything. I tried calling my good friend in Singapore and asked for her opinion. However, her husband and her told me that it might possible be the screen or the motherboard is faulty. He said that if it is the screen, it might possible be the at least $500 so he advised me to get a new laptop. Before purchasing my new laptop, I called my dad and got approval from him to buy a new laptop.
The next day (Saturday), I woke up early and went out to Westfield Marion shopping centre to go and look out for my new laptop. I went to JB-High-FI and all other computer shops. I couldn't really decide on what I wanted to get. As a computer noobster, I just went to see what is within my budget and also with the specs that I wanted.
I was super tired and hungry. I wasn't able to eat breakfast before leaving the house as there was no hot water as the electrician came to my house in the morning to fix the houses fuses which had some many problems in the past month.
After much dilema, I decided to purchase my laptop (Toshiba Satellite A300) which costed AU$1600 (after conversion is SGD$2200). I was told by a saleman that Acer brand is not that recommended as compared to other brands. So I decide to choose this as I won't want anything to happen within a short period of time.
Toshiba Satellite A300
I faced another problem. I tried to pay my laptop via my EFPOST (also known as paid by NET). I weren't able to pay everything at one goal. I tried using my credit card but I can't use it at all. I reckon it might possibly be due to over usage for my family members' December air ticket to Melbourne.
I started to freak out. I wanted to get my laptop by Saturday so that
(a) I would be able to download whatever neccesary documents and able to get my school work done for my weekly Wednesday Journal Club or Critical Review sessions.
(b) Save the trouble of travelling to Marion Shopping Centre numerous times.
After cooling down a little, I managed to think of ways to pay the full amount on the same day. as I don't want to travel to and fro repeatedly. I went running around Marion Shopping centre and withdrew $1000 from my ANZ machine. I was wondering how can I try to get the remaining AU$600. I tried to borrow from my friends or even my housemate but I failed. In the end, I rememebered that ANZ bank operates on Saturday but I was unsure of the operating hours. So I ran to the bank hopping that the bank won't close as it was getting quite late (around 3-4pm). For those who don't know the operating hours of shops in Austrlia, they closes very early at around 5pm unlike Singapore. To my relief, it was opened when I went to the bank. So I hurried back to the shop to purchase my laptop.
At last, I bought a new laptop. I am really happy with my laptop. I continued with my shopping before I head home.
(2) My pets - 2 Goldfish
After shopping for my laptop, I walked around Marion Shopping Centre and bought my 2 goldfish (Tazzy and Bamby). I always wanted a pet during my stay in Australia. I was contemplating on what I want as a pet. In the end, I decided to get these 2 goldfish as my pet as I wanted some life in my room other than the computer itself.
Tazzy and Bamby
Tazzy and Bamby are so cute. I reckon it is also a good thing for me to look at them after looking at the screen for a long period of time. Good for my eyes too. I heard from Michelle that looking at a fish would be a good way of relaxing at my eyes after looking at the screen for a long period of time. Before she told me this, I actually had heard about it before so I decide to buy them instead of any other pet. I considered many factors and therefore buying fish is much better for me when I am in Australia as I would be going back to Singapore at the end of the year.
I bought these 2 goldfish because
(1) Cheap
(2) I would be able to pass it to my housemate at the end of the year
(3) No problems of me actually sending them back to Singapore as there will be many difficulties.
I spent quite a bit for them. In total it costed ~AU$33.00:
(a) Tank (AU$8)
(b) 2 goldfish (~AU$11)
(c) Goldfish Food Flakes(AU$5.50)
(d) Decorative Aquarium pebbles (~Au$3.00)
(e) Aquarium Dechlorinator (AU$6.10)
Both Tazzy and Bamby are so cute. Initially, when I first purchased them, they are so afraid. Any movement that I did (e.g. putting my hands near the tank), they would be so frightened and started swimming around the tank that make them look as if they are crazy . After a few days, they are able to recognize my hands. So cute. Too bad I am unable to carry them up just like my other pets which I have.
Anyway, I am glad that I got the 2 of them. Both of them are able to to entertain me a little and keep me company while I am in Australia.
So far that is the only thing which seem to be a good news.
Anyway, I shall stop writing for now. Hope you guys enjoy reading it. Stay tune for more. Have a nice day head too. :)
12 July 2008 Y
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Time indeed passes very fast.
Another month had passed.
Today,
12 June 2008
is the 3rd anniversary of Jack and I being together.
I did not receive any gift from him.
I understand his situation.
However,
As promised, I got him a gift as usual.
I hope he will like it.
Anyway,
here's a poem which describes how I feel.
I got to confess that I got it online but
it is sincerely what I want to tell you.
I never felt a love
Like this before
It’s a love like no other
Something I have always hoped for
A love with friendship
Humor and heart
A bond so strong
It would never part
A love that makes you smile
From ear to ear
A love that is joyful
Without any fear
A love that is beautiful
From the inside out
A love with no tears,
Pain, or doubt
A love with soul
So tender and true
A love that I have found
Only in you…
Another month had passed.
Today,
12 June 2008
is the 3rd anniversary of Jack and I being together.
I did not receive any gift from him.
I understand his situation.
However,
As promised, I got him a gift as usual.
I hope he will like it.
Anyway,
here's a poem which describes how I feel.
I got to confess that I got it online but
it is sincerely what I want to tell you.
I never felt a love
Like this before
It’s a love like no other
Something I have always hoped for
A love with friendship
Humor and heart
A bond so strong
It would never part
A love that makes you smile
From ear to ear
A love that is joyful
Without any fear
A love that is beautiful
From the inside out
A love with no tears,
Pain, or doubt
A love with soul
So tender and true
A love that I have found
Only in you…
11 July 2008 Y
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Today, I went grocery shopping with Michelle again at Westfield Marion Shopping Centre.
This week, I bought something which I haven't been buying for quite a while.
It is something which I craved for ever since I came back from Port Augusta.
A milky sweet alcoholic drink with 3 different flavours.
(1) Irish cream.
(2) Mint
(3) Caramel
Have you got it right?
Yes, it is Baileys if you got it right.
I was telling Michelle that I would be getting my bottle of baileys today when we were on our bus to Marion shopping centre.
After our grocery shopping, I remembered that I wanted to get my baileys.
Therefore, I went to Woolworths Liquor.
When I entered, I saw baileys being displayed on the counter. It was very prominent.
I saw the price of it.
It is quite cheap.
There is discount too.
1 bottle costs $AU 32.00
2 bottles cost AU$54.00
I pondered for a while and decided to get 2 bottles:
(1) Baileys Mint 700ml
(2) Baileys Caramel 700ml
Now I am sipping my glass of caramel bailey.
Cold, sweet and milky alcoholic drink.
Simply heavenly.
Love it to the max.
Anyway, I end this short blog for today. I will go and enjoy my drink now. See you soon. =)
It is something which I craved for ever since I came back from Port Augusta.
A milky sweet alcoholic drink with 3 different flavours.
(1) Irish cream.
(2) Mint
(3) Caramel
3 Different flavours of Baileys
Have you got it right?
Yes, it is Baileys if you got it right.
I was telling Michelle that I would be getting my bottle of baileys today when we were on our bus to Marion shopping centre.
After our grocery shopping, I remembered that I wanted to get my baileys.
Therefore, I went to Woolworths Liquor.
When I entered, I saw baileys being displayed on the counter. It was very prominent.
I saw the price of it.
It is quite cheap.
There is discount too.
1 bottle costs $AU 32.00
2 bottles cost AU$54.00
I pondered for a while and decided to get 2 bottles:
(1) Baileys Mint 700ml
(2) Baileys Caramel 700ml
Now I am sipping my glass of caramel bailey.
Cold, sweet and milky alcoholic drink.
Simply heavenly.
Love it to the max.
Anyway, I end this short blog for today. I will go and enjoy my drink now. See you soon. =)
09 July 2008 Y
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Today (9 June 2008, Wednesday) is the day where I have to do a presentation for my Critical Review (CR).
The Study Topic: "Fruits and Colorectal Cancer"
I need quite alot of time do to my research and write up.
However, I completed my CR slides in less than 12 hours.
It is actually quite competent.
This is one of the few times where I really feel quite competent.
I woke at this morning at around 3-ish am.
No mood to do my work.
But I have to force myself to do it no matter what.
I toasted some toasts with jams for breakfast before I start doing my slides.
Time to start working.
I reckon I did my introduction slides pretty well.
Heaps of interesting pictures, short and simple words. Easy to read.
I timed myself all the time for each section so that I can complete my stuff on time.
However, time passed. It was near noon.
My presentation starts at 3.45pm.
I started to panicked.
I was having some headache with critique of my 5 articles which I read much earlier.
I have no idea what to do.
However, I went through my notes and remembered some stuff and started working.
I am still a little confused of how to critique articles.
I really am bad at such stuff.
I tried to cool myself down a little.
Deep breathes.
It really helped me to cool down quite a bit.
Good.
Time to continue my slides again.
I knew that I would be late.
I also knew that I will miss the bus at 3.10pm.
At around 2.30pm, I called for a taxi to be outside my house at 3.30pm.
The cab punctually.
However, I am the one who was late as I was printing my notes for my presentation.
When I was in the cab, the traffic was quite bad.
All the traffic were red.
What the hell!!!
Here I am rushing for time.
The traffic is still red.
I should have asked the cab driver to drive the other way
so there isn't too many traffic lights.
However, it is too late now.
I am late for my presentation.
Sighs.
The worse thing is that I still need to go to the main office at G-flats to collect my summaries.
The summaries are to be distributed to my classmates.
Luckily, there were a few others on that day.
So they presented it first.
After the 2 presenters, it was my turn.
Worried. Terrified. Anxious.
Those are the 3 words I would describe my feelings.
However, I went up to the stage worrying that my slides are not compatible with the microsoft.
Hence, I apologised prior to my presentation.
Previously, there were some simliar problems of the uncompatible microsoft program.
Fortunately, things were fine.
I am more settled down.
More relaxed too.
I was able to present my stuff well too.
I completed my slides with a little time exceeded.
However, it is all over now.
Time for the questions and answer session.
I asked the class.
Nobody had any question for me at all.
Weird.
I wonder why.
There are 2 possibilities:
(1) Everybody understand what I said and have no question
or
(2) They want to go back as soon as possible (as I am the last presenter)
Hmmm.
I have no idea at all.
But it doesn't matter now.
My presentation is over.
I really feel quite competent for now.
Now it is time for me to start writing on my 3000 words report which is to be handed up 6 weeks later.
I shall go back and read up on my articles and notes again.
I will catch up with you all soon.
Hope you all enjoy reading it.
Have a nice day too.
The Study Topic: "Fruits and Colorectal Cancer"
I need quite alot of time do to my research and write up.
However, I completed my CR slides in less than 12 hours.
It is actually quite competent.
This is one of the few times where I really feel quite competent.
I woke at this morning at around 3-ish am.
No mood to do my work.
But I have to force myself to do it no matter what.
I toasted some toasts with jams for breakfast before I start doing my slides.
Time to start working.
I reckon I did my introduction slides pretty well.
Heaps of interesting pictures, short and simple words. Easy to read.
I timed myself all the time for each section so that I can complete my stuff on time.
However, time passed. It was near noon.
My presentation starts at 3.45pm.
I started to panicked.
I was having some headache with critique of my 5 articles which I read much earlier.
I have no idea what to do.
However, I went through my notes and remembered some stuff and started working.
I am still a little confused of how to critique articles.
I really am bad at such stuff.
I tried to cool myself down a little.
Deep breathes.
It really helped me to cool down quite a bit.
Good.
Time to continue my slides again.
I knew that I would be late.
I also knew that I will miss the bus at 3.10pm.
At around 2.30pm, I called for a taxi to be outside my house at 3.30pm.
The cab punctually.
However, I am the one who was late as I was printing my notes for my presentation.
When I was in the cab, the traffic was quite bad.
All the traffic were red.
What the hell!!!
Here I am rushing for time.
The traffic is still red.
I should have asked the cab driver to drive the other way
so there isn't too many traffic lights.
However, it is too late now.
I am late for my presentation.
Sighs.
The worse thing is that I still need to go to the main office at G-flats to collect my summaries.
The summaries are to be distributed to my classmates.
Luckily, there were a few others on that day.
So they presented it first.
After the 2 presenters, it was my turn.
Worried. Terrified. Anxious.
Those are the 3 words I would describe my feelings.
However, I went up to the stage worrying that my slides are not compatible with the microsoft.
Hence, I apologised prior to my presentation.
Previously, there were some simliar problems of the uncompatible microsoft program.
Fortunately, things were fine.
I am more settled down.
More relaxed too.
I was able to present my stuff well too.
I completed my slides with a little time exceeded.
However, it is all over now.
Time for the questions and answer session.
I asked the class.
Nobody had any question for me at all.
Weird.
I wonder why.
There are 2 possibilities:
(1) Everybody understand what I said and have no question
or
(2) They want to go back as soon as possible (as I am the last presenter)
Hmmm.
I have no idea at all.
But it doesn't matter now.
My presentation is over.
I really feel quite competent for now.
Now it is time for me to start writing on my 3000 words report which is to be handed up 6 weeks later.
I shall go back and read up on my articles and notes again.
I will catch up with you all soon.
Hope you all enjoy reading it.
Have a nice day too.