Outing

Today, my family and myself were suppose to go to the Australia zoo in Brisbane. The very famous guy who always showcase crocodiles works there! Yea... but its such a far way out, sth like a 2 hour ride... zzZZz

Anyway, the zoo opens at 9am. the shows starts early in the morning.. and to make your money worth it, one shld not miss the shows. I told my family that we have to set off by 7am.. meaning have to wake up at 6:30am, BUT in the morning, they were too lazy to get up!

Here's the situation:
Dad is too afraid to drive on the Australian road
Sis too lazy to travel on a 2 hour train ride
Both too lazy to get up in the morning
Both wants to be entertained and see places
Dad doesnt want to spend too much money
Sis loves animals

AHHHHHHHH how to accomodate them! This one want that one don't want. I QUIT! Tour guide no more... i just leave them as it is.

So today didn't go to the zoo as planned, however went to the city and went to the nearby museum. IT was fascinating. My first time there too! took loads and loads of pictures... but its pretty late now, i'll upload it maybe tomorrow morning!

It showcased animals, dinosaurs and the interesting landscape of Australia. It was all very well presented, colourful and informative. Not a dull boring overload of information kinda museum. Spent half the day there, after which we went to hungry jacks, had nice yummy cheapo vanilla ice cream. (30cents!)

Then, we went to buy groceries.... it sure is harder to accomodate more people. More hassle, alot of things to consider. Time is no longer my own.. i have to put in effort to find time to myself just so that i can clear my head. Think everyone needs a time of their own, whether it is to day dream or just to sort their thoughts and directions out.

After buying groceries, we had pizza. Those frozen ones... not by Dominos or Pizza Hut. It was alittle too soft, but nonetheless, a gd pizza to have on a tired night as such. Everyone finished their share... a gd afforadable pizza... and to end the day, my sis and I baked a chocolate cake! YEa... it ended up allittle burnt but what to do... at least it is cooked! Scraped off the top burnt parts, added the chocolate topping and whala! Ready to Eat. Look of the cake cannot pass... taste barely made it... hence i didnt dare to serve to my housemate family and himself. Abit paiseh... wait next time got better stuff for them to eat then share ba... this chao da cake give my family eat. *Linda giggles*

It's midnight here... feeling awfully tired. Tomorrow have to work! family shall stay home and be bored! HAHA i don't care!!! BLEH! Have a taste of bitterness also gd ba... always i have to pamper them. Hope to get pictures up by tml!

My journey with my VIP guest

So yes... today is like the 7th day since my dad and sister has arrived. This little apartment has grown from accomodating 2 person, to 3 people, to 5 people, to 7 people!!!! Right! How did it ever come to this? First my dad and sis came over, them my housemate's sister and mother! It's alittle crammy in this place, but nonetheless, liveable.

Quite happy to be with his family. A nice mother and sister...

I've brought my family to afew places... wish i cld bring them ard more, but my dad is doubtful about driving, afriad of getting lost and taking a public transport takes almost forever to reach the destination. Anyway, i brought them to common places like the shopping centre, gold coast, toowong, the city... i think its pretty boring, but there's only so much i can do.

The day i brought them to gold coast... i fell sick the next day. Had something like stomach flu. Convulsive vomitting happened throughout the night! I vomitted more than 10 times... and the thing about visiting a doctor in Australia is that u have to make an appointment first!!!! OUCH... my dad went to 3 clinics only to be turned away. Thankfully the forth one that i went to was free... quickly took the medication and recovered the very next day. Ate only porridge... PLAIN PORRIDGE... anyway, glad that i have recuperated. Stomach still aches every now and then...

The medical system here sucks................

So, here i am, watching tv and typing this blg out at the same time. Housemate and his friend have been VERY well-behaved. NICE CLEAN house! Apparently, the mother is a very neat person. Haha... so happy that everything is in placed.

Pictures will be up on another day yea? Till then, you guys just have to wait!

Search my heart

Where can I go from your spirit
How can I escape Your love
Your love for me is deeper than the sea
And higher than the heavens above
Where can I flee from Your presence
Now that You abide in my heart
My heart is Your homeYour temple, Your throne
So what could ever keep us apart

Your love is higher than the heavens
Your love is deeper than ocean
Nothing in creation could take me awayfrom your love
Your love, there is nothing greater
Your love, there is nothing stronger
You came to me, gave Your life
So I could be free

Who can explain Your mercy
Who can comprehend Your ways
You showed me Your grace by taking my place and washing all my sorrow away
I just want to live in Your presence
Worship You with all of my heart
Show me the way
Draw me closer each day
Don't let anything keep us apart

I am persuaded that neither death nor life can separate us
from the love of Christ
Nothing in the present and nothing to come
could take me away from Your infinite love

3 MOrE dayS To my SpeciaL GuesTs Arrival!

My special (VIP) guests will be arriving in just 3 days!!! WOOHOO... i've waited for this day to arrive. It seems like ages. Just who are the big shots i'm talking about? Their my PAPA and MEI MEI!!! YAY!!!!! *All arise and clap*

Yep, both of them will be arriving Brisbane time 9:45AM and I will be awaiting for their arrival. However, this place is such a slob, not a very welcoming sight. So... i will later grab my housemates attention and get him to CLEAR his friends MESS!!! ha... if not i don't pay him rent. BleH...

Later, i'm gonna go out and whip something up. At the same time, thinking of what else to get just so that they can fit in comfortably into my little room.

Will be taking alot alot alot of pictures when they are here. So, for you pple who like to see more pictures, hold onto your seats because they'll be a massive load of pictures that will hit ur screen! (Sound familiar? SOunds abit like those movie advertisements).

I am also waiting for my boss call to let me know like when i am gonna work and all. She sure is taking a long to call. I would like to take a special day off on wed. Just so that i can take photos with all the jie jie who are graduating this year and.... at the same time open the doors for my daddy and mei mei.... i can't wait to squeeze her to bits.

Tonight abit quiet. But nonetheless, i am very excited. heehee.... alright 21 more days to Christmas. It's the season to be jolly! So bring out all your smiles that you've been hiding and spread the joy with everyone around you.

It's a beautiful morning

Woke up pretty late in the morning today. Did my usual morning routine, sat down and drew up a short list of things i would like to do today. Yes. I have to keep in mind that time will not wait for me. Once the second is gone, it is gone forever. Have to keep on moving, keep persevering on. Look forward.

Checked my results already. It's awful. Haiz, of course i am disappointed, of course i am disgusted. Felt like all the effort i've put in have come to a notch. Perhaps it was all a last minute rush. Perhaps i started on the wrong foot. Whatever it is, i have to improve. If you really wanna know my results, you guys have just gotta ask me on MSN or something. It's not that terrible either, just not GrEaT. Sigh*

Still waiting for mummy and daddy to give me exact dates of when their coming over. At the same time, i'm looking forward to moving outta here, to a new place, a new beginning. Actually the current place is ideal, just that the pple here can be quite a pain at times.

I still miss home. The full swing has started to kick in. No more 20 year olds ard. All jie jie and kor kor. My generation has all disappeared. But, i'm beginning to appreciate the freedom that it has bestowed upon me. It's quite an experience really. No stress, just the clouds, the sun and me. There are things to look forward to, great things to achieve. I shall be hopeful, hopeful till i reach home. And yes, i will gather all i can on this island and bring it back home with me just like someone who told me (you know who you are... THANKS!).

Struggles will come, in big waves or small waves, it will only make me stronger.