Holiday!

Yes! Today is a public holiday called Anzac day. Basically, it is to remember the australians who went to war with the Turkeys in World War One. Hmm.. wonder why Singapore do not have such public holidays. Anyway, I'm glad that it falls on a Tuesday!!! Becoz...on tuesday i usually have to work... and i would be really tired... anyway, have to STUDY!!!

I need motivation to study!! There's so much to cover... test after test, exam after exam... it seems like a never ending amount of work to do. Abit sian everytime i sit at my table.

Tonight, i'm gonna cook.... Fried chicken... one of these days, hope to try some interesting dishes with my housemate. haha... she's also abit bored.. nothing on tv, nothing to do... so end up doing household chores. Maybe we should start keeping pets like fishes or sth. Haha... I already have problem looking after myself... and still want a pet!

Tomorrow i got to study and work. Saturday there's an exam... must be prepared for it because it is 40%! Yes... all my friends are studying so hard. I ought to do sth about my studies too... ... but i just feel like stoning or watching tv... maybe i will watch abit.. haha... ya.

Artist Impression

I'm so happy!!! Cause i just did something i like... Art Piece... only took me a couple of minutes... but it was really enjoyable... first time that i draw sth like this with photoshop. It's VERY VERY enjoyable!!! Although it doesn't look that fantastic... but i really enjoyed myself... the colours makes me smile. I hope it makes you smile too!!!

Really like it alot... i love the idea of playing with the space that i have. I just miss drawing so much... but just havent got the proper tools to do what i want... feel so constrained sometimes. Think i have really get down and be serious... no more monkey busines... but really seriously, calmly sit down and positively think while i study.

Its like 12:40am and i'm still sitting here refusing to budge... the weather is chilly... and i enjoy just sipping a cup of nice warm milo. Its quiet and tranquil. I guess this is something that some authors of book enjoy. They sit down in a quiet tranquail spot and pen down their thoughts...

What should i ponder about today. Something enlightening? refreshing? or encouraging?

I pick... Reflection because to me its something refreshing to me.

Today, someone in church got married. Doesn't it sometimes make you think when we'll all move on to that stage. When the nerves all tense up and all eyes fixed on every step, with flashes of light and thunders of clapping when the very door opens. And finally with the microphone on, loud and crisp, waiting for the very words... "I do."

Anyway, i'll leave you all with my picture.

Take The Quiz Yourself!

Tired...

Yes!! More Pictures taken on Easter Sunday.

Ah... holiday is over!! NOooOOOo.. and there's still alot of grounds to cover for my finance modules. Gosh... hmm.. i hope i can retain all that i have learnt for the week. Went to 3 monkeys yesterday. They have such delicious chocolate muffins and cakes. I'll try to remember to bring my camera the next time round. Food + Bridge game . A very enjoyable place to hang out and relax... ...

Really tied this early afternoon.. woke up ard 4am... dunno why... went toilet drink water... and after that couldn't get back my sleep... argh... oke... gonna go get some rest...

There goes my holidays...

YEs... Time flies so fast. Before i know it, i'm at my desk, cramming away... numbers, theory, logic... writing away, flipping the pages *flip*flip*

It's been an enjoyable week. Tiring but enjoyable. Alot of studying to do becoz i've got 2 mids coming up after my holidays. Surprise Quizzes ahead, exams.. .and there's still so much i want to do!!

Hmm.. afew disturbing thoughts. Housemate wanted me to pay for carpet cleaning and past bills. But like... my mom told me not to... and is like... he was very rude when my family was here... plus... his friend stayed there for free... anyway... he just confronted me... saying full of shit stuff... but i guess i've tolerated more of his nonsense... a part of me is going soft... and a part of me is telling me not to relent. Really lost.

He was not just rude to my family, but my friends as well. Friends are just so shock and appalled at their atrocious uncouth behaviour.. questions raised "why are you staying with such pple?"

How do i even start to reply... anyway, its been a bad ending... maybe started off on the wrong foot... i know he's upset... i know the words my mom sms him will cut deep. Sorry... but he messed around with the wrong person... make me upset nvm... BUT.. you make my mummy upset... so... too bad... no leeway. Mummy sends me the money. She don't give me the money, then you no money! When she was here... they didn't even bother to greet her! How hard is it to say... good morning auntie? Wat... it'll cost you a million dollars to do that? *Linda faints in disbelief... a whole week! Not a single day was she greeted... and yar... everytime i think of the way they treated my mom. I feel very upset and angry... something just stirs up in my heart.

1) Why did he have to bring a friend in to stay for so long?
2) Why did he have to bring his gf in as well
3) Why didn't he greet my mom? WHY?!!!
4) Why he never say hi to any of my friends?

I never wanted to make him an enemy... never did i wanted things to turn out the way they did. I feel like a smash potato... I can only pray that he'll get over it. Haiz... so upsetting... *sigh*

Actually in the beginning he was very nice and friendly... but i dunno what caused the change... was it me? Maybe it was me... ahhh... yes... i believe i might be partly to be blamed... cause... i dunno... it just feel so weird.. sometimes very friendly, sometimes very cold. What should i do? Maybe i should just pay him lah hor... haiz... later he go ard spreading rumours about me... besides Singapore is such a small place. We will sure meet again. What will i do?

Woke up at 4am to watch the sunrise at Mt Cootha on Easter Sunday. Magnificent sight! Enjoy the pictures!

Continuation

Haha... yes.. i want to talk about work this week. Because its absolutlely amazing.

Usually at work, there's usually 3 people who will always be in the front to serve customers, take orders, make the juices or smoothies... but guess what, this week there was only 2!!! Me and the boss! I was totally sian... because i'm usually quite slow and blur kind. I prayed that angles will help me do work more quickly and efficiently. So yea... alot of preparation for the peak hours. Like cannot be blur, must make sure everything is being refilled. Lemons, Beetroot, Ginger, wasabi, Soy sauce, covers for the regular and large bowls, enough oranges and apples. PLUS... the boss wanted me to do fruit salads in the morning... so have to do alot of cutting and stuff... i was running all over the place. But was quite settled by the time it was peak hour. Everything was fine. The boss commented VERY GOOD. Haha... yar... but i knew it wasn't just me. It was the angels who watched me... coz i was very alert. It was the LONGEST and MOST HECTIC day i've ever worked. Like 8am to 4pm w/o toilet breaks! Ah... i really worked my ass off. I'm praying for a raise!!! YESH!!! Good worker must get a raise wat... heehee yup i'm sure its gonna happen soon... pls pls!!! Haha... yup been spending quite alot becoz i have been eating out with friends.

TOday is Good Friday... i actually invited my friend to church... but she not interested. Abit sad... not that i felt rejected or anything.. just concerned for her salvation. She's a really nice girl with a good heart... but its not enough... she has to believe... just praying that God will work through me to reach out to her... to say the right words. But I'm really happy that God is working through my other friends. it's definitely not through me. Especially those already chrisitian. It's hard to let them know that going to church is not about just going for the sake of going... but i am beginning to see a slight change in attitude. Like they see the importance of going to church and hearing and applying what they learn. I'm so encouraged!

Really enjoyed church practice today. It was a great deal of effort but with some coaching from Serene, it kinda paid off. Really encouraged by everyone's playing. Sometimes i get lost and feel kinda down... but when i hear the guitar and the drums playing, i kinda pick up where i was lost and continue on... yup... another thing i have to learn is to listen out for the guitar. Got a really good guitarist on the music team. Really glad that so far he's very patient with me... like i can be abit slow to catch the rhythm and the groove of the song. Just wanna thank everybody!

Yup, trying to grasps hold of everyday. May tomorrow bring forth abundance!

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Afew things happening now:

• It's GOOD FRIDAY!! YEs... it is midnight in brisbane
• SOme idiots opposite my apartment are singing... take me home country home to the place...etc. NOISY and OUT OF TUNE!! THeir banging forks and spoons... argh!!!
• Laptop only left 15% of battery

Yes... i'm not exactly worn out or tired... hmmm maybe i should be going to sleep. Today, went to school... not many pple were around... like yea... you don't see the usual faces around. Alot of catching up to do with my school work...

Today i sort of spent time doing one of my group assignment projects. Initially wanted to do together... but many of them were already in the holiday mood.. so i kinda start of first. HMm.. hope they'll get into study mood coz i really want to finish this project early... don't exactly like the idea of rushing.

Ate quite alot today... erm.. like yea.. my usual meal, plus some leftovers from yesterday and... top it up with ice cream! full full... This week abit hectic. Work has been way over the roof.

Relection on the past week

So many things has happened over the week. My housemate is on her way to recovery in good timing. I am just so happy. I'm overjoyed. Heart is full of thanksgiving that both my friends are still alive.

It's funny how some pple thought that the victim was me and was praying for me. Life is really unpredictable. But though it did happen, God's hand was at work in every step of the way. Positioning my friend to witness the incident, getting her parents here just when she is being discharged, the one week break given so that she can catch up with her school work, the speedy recovery and all.

She came to church today. Everybody is just so delighted to see her, she smiles, she chatters as usual, she gives thanks... wanna give her a big hug. Her parents are still worried, always asking me to take gd care of her when she moves back with me. Haha, of course i will take great diligence in ensuring that she eats well and recover well.

Gave myself a break yesterday. It was a good break... outing: ICE SKATING! HAHA... i think i made myself a fool on ice. Holding onto the rail with the kids for afew rounds. Was like "excuse me... sorry excuse me... with 7 year old 9 year olds. EEks!!!! haha... so after awhile decided to go to advance level. Move a distance away from the rail and skate! I skate like tortise... but at lease i was moving... steadily and slowing... the ice rink is big... bigger than the one in Singapore. Haha... so fun! Then after skating round afew times.. i stopped near the rail... when a small kid suddenly goes"oh no!oh no! oh no!!!!!" and i was like oke... i'm gonna fall... yup... i fell. THe kid was coming in MY direction... it was apparent that he had lost control. Ha... yar... maybe i should have grab his hand... swung him around... and push him to another corner or sth... MY BUTT HURTS!!! YAr... pain pain... but thanks to my friend who lent me her gloves... my hands got away with the cuts.

It's just amazing watching the older ones skate so well, so easy... haha yea... and i'm struggling like a baby... need pple to hold my hand...

I have slept well for the past 2 nights... so its really rejuvenating... it just makes me more alive... and happy. Not so grumpy anymore. After going Ice Skating, we ate at green tea house then headed off to a friend's place to play Jesture! So funny... haha... had to act out the words and guess... yup it was enjoyable. I had to act one word out... "POOPED" so difficult! I could only think of the toilet bowl and trying to poo!!! HAha... they couldn't get it... "feaces? shit? dung?" LoL.. NoOOOOo but they got it in the end coz i did actions saying it sounds like POOL!!! heehee.... got to know them abit better...

Well, i think i have been very playful and pretty slack this whole week. Friend commented"Linda i tot you very hardworking one?" wah... hardwork is not everything oke... quality also!! But yea.. i should work harder... focus and concentrate... feel like giving my little sister a bear hug now... ... sigh*

Lost of Words

Had a test today. Not sure how i will fare for the paper. Heart is not exactly 100% on the paper. Words ca no longer describe how i feel. It's just not substantial enough to represent how i'm feeling.

I share her sorrow, i share her shock, i share her pain... ... and i yet i myself have to be strong in order to encourage her. To shift my focus on the brighter things in life. Two friends were innocent victims of a car accident. One more seriously injured then the other. It's something that has happened so far away from home. Seeing that her parents are here to encourage her to persevere, conquer each obstacle is just so comforting. I'm just so relief that they are right here for her. It's that BOOST, that SUPPORT that she really require right now.

When i first saw her, i saw right into her eyes. Her eyes betrayed her. I saw her conscious state of mind, i couldn't dart away. How can i explain that few moments of speechless communication. She needs alot of emotional support. To look at her in the eyes and say you will get back to normal and accomplish whatever you want to achieve by the grace and power of God.

Having Heartaches right now. Just the pain that i feel for her. All i can see are losses, nothing gained. But those are through my human eyes. Perhaps there is sth priceless that is to be gained that i have yet to understand and see.

i'm freeing whatever empty space i have to help her get through this. She needs to get back on her feet. she needs to fight and show the world what she's made of. She's not your ordinary sweetie pie, she's a warrior of God.

Brain Damage due to Lack Of Sleep

Yippie! One mid sem test down. 2 more to go!!!

Have been suffering from sleepless nights for the past few days. Not that I don’t want to go to sleep. I will be in bed tossing and turning the whole night. But last night I managed to catch afew winks. It was refreshing to get up in the morning without a painful head. Really… your head will start to ache if you don’t sleep for two nights. I did a little research on sleep disorder.

Sleep apnoea occurs when the airways become blocked by the tongue or soft palate, depriving the person of oxygen and briefly waking them.

New Scientist magazine says it leads to a loss of brain cells, potentially explaining the memory and learning problems linked to the condition.

So yes, lack of sleep does cause certain brain damage.

The solution to this problem is to EXERCISE!!! WHY?

The body takes in more oxygen in the process, allowing you to sleep better in the night.

I got one paper to sit for this week. After which, I can sit back and soak up the sun! Giggles…
Past week has been full of activities also. The problem is not about having too many activities. Actually the problem is PERFORMING and EXECUTING it WELL! Though I’m busy, but at least the energy is well channeled in doing something instead of worrying, complaining and whining. But without sleep I will whine the whole entire day… like a little child, throw tantrums, become unreasonable, short-tempered and demanding. So yes, please don’t deprive me of sleep. Must pray for good rest.

Yesterday I watched ‘Anger Management’ and ‘6days 7nights’ Very nice shows. Ha… became a TV addict overnight.

Oke… I ALMOST forgot today is my DAD’s BIRTHDAY! Happy Birthday POPS. I didn’t make a birthday card for him in time cause I didn’t know that APRIL has already arrived. Yes, super blur me. Time slips by so fast… before I realize it, I will be back at home in Singapore, reunited with my family. So there’s no time to waste to feel homesick. I have to back on my feet and walk the walk and walk the talk or something like that.

In the midst of all the bustle, I am once again reminding myself to fix my eyes on Him instead of the earthly possessions and things of earth. I want to do my best for Him and not for myself.

Some stuff i would love to do during the holidays:
- Go to sunshine coast
- carribean
- big pineapple
- glow worm cave
- paper hunting + paper shopping
- do up birthday card for my dearst mummy
- study for my mid sem paper in April and another in May
- get my life in order (like clear up the mess in my room)
- Cook a nice meal for my friends and housemate (as a form of Belated HOUSE WARMinG)

Yup, the list will get longer as the days go by, no slacking during the holidays!!! *SmiLeS*