Sum Up

Abandon my blog again.>.<

Months passed and it’s been 2months since my last post. Things happened and I didn’t get to write up for all. Accumulated lots till the laziness had eaten me up to detail out one by one.

Well, may be I’ll just post some photos with elaborations for some events happened in THIS month. (can’t afford to cover my past summer vacation >.<)

1^st happening event in October for me, my dear housemate, Qian Hui a.k.a mushroom’s BIRTHDAY.=). She is my dear friend whom I knew since pre-U.  A friend who was there for my ups and downs and has participated in most of my important events.  Oh ya, it was also my 1st time of baking cupcakes! The outcome wasn't that nice though but I really appreciate those friends who have helped me. Thanks to Msr-Jie and Fui Wei. I did feel a sense of satisfaction when the freshly baked cupcakes were just out from oven.^^.Happy Belated Birthday once again.=)

Tada~~Looks ok but taste....needs to be improved.=P

The birthday girl. We did surprise you right?=)

Whole bunch of friends who came over for the celebration. Thanks everyone for coming.=)

2^nd event- The pharmacy pub crawl. Well, this is new to me. The theme for this year was “Geek Chic”. Actually I did not plan to dress up like one but with the help of my friend’s magic hand, she turned me into a different me. See from the picture below and you’ll know. Thanks a lot Serene. You made that day a memorable one for me.<3 . 7 stations in total with 6 pubs and club as our final stop. I had some drinks in between.  It was quite a new experience for me.

A totally different look =)

Everyone dressed up like Geek-from left-Chiew Vien,May Hwa, Lee Jing,Kai Chi,Ying Sin, Me and Kai Xin

So surprise that the lecturer can be so sporting!

The student has actually Kissed the lecturer.omg.

With a pretty beside me- Weei Foong

3^rd event- Venture outside the comfort zone. Today we randomly decided to go IKEA which is located at Braehead. I’ve been planning to go there to get some bake ware (yes, finally I’ve decided to start it ). We took the bus from Buchanan Station and the journey wasn’t that long. (around 15 minutes). The weather was nice with some sunshine at the beginning of the day, this was the reason we went out as it’s RARE to have sunny days in Glasgow nowadays. However (there’s always a however..>.<), the weather turned into windy and even drizzling later on. It was COLD~ and yet we had ice-cream!=P. This is a new, fun, and also torturing experience for me. Imagine walking one hand with ice-cream and another with umbrella while your hands are freezing. We went for shopping after that and all of us bought something. (our purse is shouting:“I’m getting slimmer!”)XD. By the way, people here pronoun IKEA as “I-KEA”, not like the familiar “e-KEA” which we used to pronoun.  But how come all the advertisements in Malaysia called it as “e-KEA”? =P

The 35p ice-cream, was enjoying at first, till we stepped out from the building and freeze by the weather XD

Waiting at the bus stand (heading back to home)

Woah...a long post for this time.Till here then.=)

Semester 6!

It was hectic, it was stressful, it was speeding like train, and yet I’ve past my semester 6 here in 2 months plus time!

This semester was kinda awful to me, even though we have been told by the seniors that the timetable would be hectic and syllabus would be difficult but still when I’m here with all these expected stuffs, I panicked. Especially for one particular subject call Pharmacy Practice. Even now I’m not confident that I can pass my degree exam.=S

We used to have study break before end of semester exam in IMU, and then we would sit for the papers consecutively. Here the system is slightly different that we don’t have study break but there were gaps in between papers. Not much difference for me though as my sleeping hours per day in between gaps was the same as though as I’m having the next paper on the next day. (Symptoms of stressed up >.<). A cup of coffee everyday is a routine for me. (One cup is considered as normal right?XD) I feel like I need to work much harder to catch up the syllabus and those hard-to-digest theories. I need to always remind myself to be motivated; asking those hardworking groups of friends can always push me to be more self-disciplined.

Thinking what else to write, my brain is stagnant now. Well, I’m currently having holiday, holiday here is different from semester break in Malaysia where I can just spend whole day at home slacking around or go out for movies (movies here is kinda expensive >.<) or friend’s meeting up. Here I need to think of how to settle my meals everyday. (Missing mum’s cooking~~>.<). Sometimes it is tiring to spend quite long time to cook but I manage to enjoy some fun from it. I did try to cook something which I haven’t cook before like Fried Squid, Mushroom chicken and Sweet Potatoes dessert. I’m not a good cook though. The outcomes were satisfying (at least for me =P).  Here are the pictures. =)

                                                     A dead rabbit in the fish market

Haven't seen seafood in 2months time and finally =P

Our 1st attempt to fry squid, I got "attacked" by the oil for many times. But the effort is worthy.=)

 Thanks to my neighbour – Serene, we get to eat homemade Chicken Rice, you’re really a good cook. I have to thank you for guiding and helping me to cook the dessert as well. =P. 

Brinjal with chicken and some spices.Tasty~

It seems a bit raw but still the taste is nice =)

 In about 1 week’s time, I will start my vacation to Paris and Italy!!Hopefully things will go well for each transit and flight. Sometimes we need be prepared for unexpected incidents. I think mind-set is important, if one is expecting to have fun without considering practical issues like transport troubles or hostel’s issues, surely he/she will feel that the vacation is tiring and disappointing. Just hope that we will enjoy our stay in these countries. Haven’t start packing my luggage though. XD

Here it ends for my post. Happy Raya Holiday for those in Malaysia and Happy Summer Holiday for the rest!

P/s: pray hard that I could pass all the subjects in my degree exam =/

Another moment of thought

As time flies,
I know,
Those words were never meant to be true.

As we live, I know,
Promises are always easier to be broken than to be made.
I have nothing to hold on,
And shouldn’t have seen any glimpse of hope since long time ago.
My stupidity and ignorance,
Only prove that I’m idiot once again.

I’m surprise,
But I should have expected.
All the words, they mean nothing.
To my annoyed,
It still hurts.
Hurts.

Of randomness

Time flies, it's already been a MONTH since my arrival to Glasgow. I've abandoned my blog again. Well, guess you guys already used to me.=P

Expected hectic timetable, almost 9am-5pm everyday was(and is still) killing me. It's not because of the trouble or reluctant to wake up early from bed, it is the afternoon super sleepy time during lectures that kill me. I usually manage to focus for the first lecture from 1pm and then mind will automatically shuts down slowly till a stage that I can't absorb any spoken words from the lecturer.>.<...It even happened to me that I wanted to jot down some extra info which in the end I can't recognize my own hand writing. >.<

Well, still I’ve survived through for a month! Tried to steal some time to chill out and relax with my dear friends. Friends did help a lot here as they are the only one here aside from our family members which are far away from us now. I’ve made my habit to constantly take photos of every bits of life here even though it’s may be just a simple dish I’ve cooked as I know the other end of world are watching and grabbing images of my life here by viewing my photos. Don’t misunderstand me, I’m referring to my family. =)

Still, issues and conflicts appeared. I’ve tried to tolerate as no one is the same. With us with different living habits and particular demands for specific things in daily life, I need to learn more and be more patience. Sadly that I still lost control sometimes and the emotion fell apart, that feeling was not good at all being that I’ve tried to be polite and tolerable. =S. It’s a challenge for me. How I wish we are living in conflicts-free society even though it’s just a dream. Still need to come back to reality.

I should be studying right now and not blogging here.>.<. Another class test in 1 week’s time! Oh God just wish all of us can pass through this semester. Our first Pharmacy Practice test was a total FAILURE. =(. I’ve failed terribly unexpectedly honestly. A minor mistake can cause us to fail straight away. Thinking on the other way, this is good to REMIND us to check EVERYTHING PRECISELY and do not just ASSUME things are correct. This is what we will face in real practice. Yet the marks were depressing. >.<

I’ve been shifted to another flat 2 weeks ago. Only 4 of us staying in an isolated flat now. The feeling is not great. Being away from others with strangers coming in and out sometimes. >.< The new unit is quite identical to our previous one, at least it does for my room. Except for the SHOWER ROOM, I really hate dislike our new shower room. The shower knob is SUPER hard to be tuned off. My hands will always turn red because of trying hard to turn it off till no water drips but sometimes it is really annoying me that I just gave up. =S.

I’m starting my grumbles and better stop here. Well, life still goes on and I need to be more motivated here. Perhaps I need to learn to tolerate as well? My limit is being frequently challenged nowadays. =(

Till here then. Take care to my friends in Malaysia. I’m looking forward to meet you in September. You know who you are. =)  <3

wish I could be tougher..sorry to freak you guys out with this picture.

A snap taken at Edinburgh. With Ying Sin and Qian Hui.Love the moments when we are together =)

Another favourite picture.With the middle one changed to Kai Chi-the always blur but lovely girl =)

Guess this one looks better. This was taken 2 weeks before. With no stress that time. >.<


p/s:Looking forward for our unplanned trip for coming sem break! (Gosh I should really go study now >.<)

Far Away from Home

From KLIA to London:11.40pm till 5.50am in UK, from London Hethrow Airport to Glasgow:10.00am till 11.30am. This was my first time travelling in such a long time and journey to a new place.

The journey wasn't that tiring and tension as I've expected, perhaps it was because we were travelled in group and there were officers leading us to the straight point. If it's the other way I would definitely be more nervous while passing by those check points.

It was a brand new and exciting experience for me to be able to have chance to enter business class lounge. Free food, drinks, wines and free shower as well!We spent a couple of hours inside trying new stuffs as though as we never been there (indeed we weren't!)

Reached Glasgow at 11.30am and saw some familiar faces and greetings from friends who came here before us. We took van back to our hostel which name is James Blyth Court and unload our luggage. The other group of friends have got their flight delayed in Dubai and therefore we had some time to settle in.

Before I came, I know that summer in Glasgow is not the typical summer which we'll imagine, I thought it will be like in Genting with 16-17 degree Celsius. While I am definitely WRONG!It was only 10 degree Celsius here!with occasional drizzles and wind blows.>.<..it's coooooold for me. Wondering how am I going to dress up for coming winter.=S. All the friends here said we will soon get used to it. (Hopefully!)

Still feeling ok, except the flu which started yesterday night.=S. Please don't get worst.News from home which pull my heart down, feeling worried and helpless here. All I could do it to pray for the one which is far away from me now, hope you'll get well soon and be fine. =S =S

I feel like I'm writing in a messy and unstructured way. All things just jumbled in my mind and I just write out what I could recall. Feeling lazy to upload photos here since I've already uploaded on fb.

It is both exciting and tiring week in Glasgow for me. I'm excited to be in a new place with magnificent scenery and architecture but still I'm not used to all the needed walk to either the city or just to get groceries. Had done a lot of walking in the past two days until I can't feel my feet.>.<. I believe that I'll soon get used to it. 15minutes walk to city with occasional drizzles and strong wind blow will soon be easy for me.(Hopefully! >.<)

The most unusual thing for me is not the weather. It is the length of day that mess up my circadian rhythm. The sky is still bright like 4pm in Malaysia while it's actually 8pm already. Sun only sets at 10pm and rises at 3-4am. I really need to get use to this as I keep having thoughts that it's still early while looking outside the window while it's actually late.>.<

That's all for this post. Exhausted. Good night/morning/afternoon to everyone who reads this.=)

Leaving

Last post before leaving Malaysia , before  leaving my beloved hometown-Kuantan and my home sweet home. Here I come Glasgow!

Honestly I am not that homesick before departure as others,  kinda looking forward to the brand new life there. Always remind myself that this is a rare opportunity for me to fly to another country with diverse difference compare to Malaysia.

Finally finished packing my luggage, was annoyed and got frustrated from packing and repacking for Many times due to the luggage limit. Pathetic 20kg. =(. Cracked my head for throwing transferring out many stuff. How nice for others who have 40kg allowance. In the end, my luggage is….still Overweight!!!=.=…gave up in reducing load. Will see how much the airport will charge me, an alternative solution is to post those extra weights by courier service. (It’s still expensive even by postage >.<)

Gonna miss my family, my warm bed, my besties and friends.  Gonna miss Malaysian food as well even though I can’t stand the spiciness. =P

Being in a new environment with different cultural backgrounds and weather is going to be new challenge for me. May God bless all of us to pass through our academic and able to blend in well later.  Knowing that my coming semester will be super hectic and there will be a huge gap in terms of syllabus compare to what we’ve learnt in IMU,  I need to have stronger determination in order to be more self-disciplined and motivated.  My grades have been “deteriorating” from time to time. =S

Being out there means I get to experience the four seasons and “moody” weather. Hopefully those coming rainy days wouldn’t put me into down and emotional state. (Seasonal affective disorder? =X)

A year can change a lot of things i.e. perspectives, thinking, habits, and senses.  A year can also make many things stronger i.e.  the bonds between family and friends, the dependence and maybe my own faith. I will definitely feel different if I read this back after some time. Promise myself to update more often from now onwards.

Going to depart at early morning later (5 more hours to go), maybe I will just stay awake to “reminiscent” the scent and the warmth of my home. (Sounds crazy)

Till here then. I will MISS all of you (you know who you are =) ). *hugs*