founded :)

and then... it was found :D

i did not lose it, i just... misplaced it :p phew!!!

my black scarf..

I lost my black scarf today :(

And you say it's just a scarf huh? It's not just an ordinary scarf. It's not just a Kathmandu scarf. It is THE scarf. Can't believe I lost it. Someone must have taken it. Sure, another scarf can be bought to replace it, kathmandu is everywhere! But this particular scarf was somehow just so special. It had its own values that made me appreciate it so much. Always feel the warmth when I'm wearing it. Warm and secure. Now I am without THE scarf ... Aikzzz! And it only lasted for 2 months? Damnn!!

So that's me. Lost 2 black scarf this year. *sigh*

Sorry!!!! maybe i shld just go buy myself a black scarf and pretend I never lose it :p but kathmandu winter season over d!!! damnit!!!! lolx!

happy 20th swannie

18th September....

A special day because 20 years ago, a very special someone was brought into this world. This person, is .... "my other half".... A girl that I've known for almost 3 years. A girl that I have seen grown and changed the past few years. From lil innocent blur first year to a very responsible, tough and a bit less blur 3rd yr student.

I am sure you all know who I am talking about. No one other than Swannie Swan Swan. I wanted to write about all the memories we shared the past 3 yrs but I decided, that can wait for another birthday. What I am so impressed about this chic here is what she had done the past one year, what she had gone through and how she eventually battle it all, overcoming every obstacles thrown at her.

Organizing the commitee, making sure things run smoothly, making decisions, attending meetings, functions ... having so much responsibilities on her shoulder.. and at the same time, juggling it with her studies ... family .... friends ... sports ... a big hands down to that!! RESPECT!! From what i've seen, it's really been an emotional roller coster ride for this tough chic over here.... if i were her, I would have already broken down during the middle of the year or even earlier. I would have probably burst and screamed or stranggle people. Whatever shit people give her, whatever crap that is being thrown at her, this girl here still stood strong and handled it all with very little complaints.

And just when everything seemed to be lifted off her shoulders, a very unfortunate event striked her ... she lost so much and yet.... on this day, she is still standing strong. She's the type of person who keeps her emotions at home and when she meets us, she is still the typical Swan, even after that incident.

Babe, I'm so proud of you .. as a friend and as a leader this year as well. you've made it!! You've set good examples for the next person who will take up your role. You've set the bar high. and I'm sure you've learnt a lot from it and you've definitely gained a lot of confidence. All these qualities will take you far. As my other half, you were still always there for me despite being so busy. For hearing me out and telling me if I did anything wrong/overrreact. Thank you! And also for keeping my secrets. Hehehehe.. Our friendship definitely have grown even more this year...things that we dont' usually talk about are now discussed. Thank you so much for being the one whom I can share it with.

Happy 20th Birthday Swannie!!

Here's to a better year ahead filled with joy and happiness and reduced stress and worries. Haha!! Remember, I'm always here for you if you need me. Always your other half no matter what ;)

Hope you had a wonderful birthday. You know we all LOVE you.

Let's go casino!!!

She's the Man!!!! hahahaha!!!

4 year old

Bloggie turns 4, Sexy turns 1

My blog is now 4 years old. And Sexy is now one year and one day old!

Sexy is the name I gave to my sexy frisbee scar.

So when you see me the next time, please say Happy Birthday to Sexy.

It's just so nice having a blog. To read back what happened a year or two ago. To see what was on my mind at that particular time. Reflecting back to a year ago, situations change but yet some feelings remain the same. It really amazes me to see myself growing and changing. And best thing is, only me and only me knows what really was going on in my head and to observe those changes. Not much have changed since my last post in last september. I quote myself last year : "I'm pretty much a happier person, really living life to the fullest, trying my best to make the most out of everything". This still stays true :)

Have a lil faith, have a lil hope. This is what I always believed in. And having patience will just make it all worth it in the end. No rush, things will happen if they are meant to happen. If they don't, then it's just not meant to be. I know, because it was proven to me.

And this is just the beauty of having a blog. Not only to update people with what is happening in your life, but also to pen down the thoughts in your head ... so that few years down the road, you read back and ... you smile :) That's what a blog is for me ... a reminder for myself...

Happy Birthday to my blog.. and Sexy... hehe...

Now... back to my report writing. Hehehehehee....

Piling up

Piling up...

Just came back from a road trip. The weather just made it all rather disappointing. I am still yet to do the Tongariro Crossing!! Next winter.... my next winter will probably be in 2011 if I do go to sydney. *sigh* And no, I do not want to do it in summer because I want snow!

And now, being back ... looking at my due dates of reports and assignments ... I'm in deep trouble. It's this point of your study where you say... I can't wait for all of this to be over! I want to graduate!!!

I really need to switch my brain to working mode and be prepared for some sleepless nights. I really need to. Please please please get warmer ... for I can only work well in warm environment. I really need to work hard. I failed my mid-sem for neuroscience. Never have I failed before so yeaa..... deep deep trouble. 13% gone just like that.

With exam dates being out as well ....
5/11- Psychology of Physical Activity
6/11- Sport and exercise physiology for special populations
8/11- Mechanics of Injury
10/11- Movement of Neuroscience

Looks like I won't be doing the Auckland Half Marathon on 2/11. *sigh* Priorities. Priorities. Perhaps in 2011 as well huh?

I'll get through this. I eventually will. Someone please whack me.

P.S. I have something to tell you

P.S. I have something to tell you...

Hey there, how are you? How's things?
Hey there, what's up? How's everything?
Hey there, where have you been? How's life?

I haven't spoke to you for ages
I haven't heard from you
And you ... and you ... and you ...

Say what?
You're flying off? To where?

Say what?
You're back? Since when?

Say what?
You're done? What's next?

We're so busy with our own lives
We're so tied up with assignments, uni, work
We're so caught up with the new people around us

That we just don't have time to catch up with old friends
That we just become so outdated with their lives
That at times, that lil voice in us will tell us that we should be ashame of ourselves...
For not keeping in touch with those who once made an impact in our lives.

So here I am
Telling all of you
I'm thinking of you right now

No matter how far we are
No matter how long we've not talked
No matter what happened in the past

I'm thinking of you right this very moment
Each and everyone one of you :)

-Sher Mayne

No i'm not emo...i was just browsing facebook, saw some familiar faces that I haven't seen for AGES and yea.. i realized, man, it has been so long since i last saw these people. then i thought of others as well. there's so many people in our lives that have touched our hearts in many ways but as we move on with our own lives, we're no longer on the same page with each other anymore. We walk our own different paths, having different dreams, making new friends, finding new interests. We really do get caught up with what's going on around us that we just don't have the time to sit down, compose an email and ask a friend... "Hi, how are you? what's up?" It's just that simple but we just don't do it. So hence, this post, for you to go and drop a random email to an old friend right now, asking how they are... hahaha! Or .... Send a Message on Facebook. Lolx! I'm sure a reply from them will make your day :)

The Red Carpet - UMSA Ball 2008

And then it's over...

UMSA's annual ball for 2008, The Red Carpet, has finally came to an end, a successful ending I must say. After months of planning and preparation, it finally ended, with a BANG!!!

Despite being unable to attend my last ball being an audience and not doing anything, just the feedback from others who enjoyed themselves that night made it all wonderful.

The day started off with the majority of us having very little or no sleep at all.At 10am, it was off to the ballroom to get it set up. I was part of the photo spot team and all I did was pinning up the black cloth, taking it down and then pinning it up again. Lolx! Had trouble of thinking where to put it but its final placement was just perfect. Guests were greeted with a red carpet as they entered the ballroom, leading to the awesome photo spot. Wished I could have helped out more with it but I had to go for dress rehearsal. *sigh* The backdrop was pretty awesome too. A job well done to the deco team, for making such a wonderful photo spot and backdrop :)

my other half and i before the ball...

La Familia...

The fashion show rehearsal went on longer than planned. Yes, I was dragged into the fashion show as they did not have enough models at the start. Something I would never have imagined myself doing. Still can't believe I actually did it. I'm probably the worst of all, not knowing how to walk, pose and be confident. I can only be confident if I'm myself, which is, being silly. It was really an experience I must say. Besides, I got my hair and makeup done for free. Love the hair, Jeannette did my hair and it was awesome. Also, being a noob, I washed my hair right before I went to get my hair done. Apparently you're not supposed to wash your hair on the day you want to style it. I didn't know that. I got a text saying we have to wash our hair the day before, I just thought it was so that it doesn't smell when they are styling our hair!! So I thought, wash it right before they style it even better la... smell nice ma....hahaha!

my hair!! if u're wondering.. no, i did not dye my hair.. chlorine from work is killing it...

The make up was... well, not me but hey, it's free so I couldn't complain. Though I did took it out after the fashion show coz I'm just not used to it. The fashion show went pretty smooth I must say. I gained my few seconds of fame not by being all elegant and pro, but by being myself, taking up a dare and did something you would not see in a normal fashion show. This is UMSA's ball, anything can happen :p So if you weren't there to see it, you missed it.

a hint of The Dare... spot daddy!!

So yeaa..thanks to jo's shop, aka thedresshop.com for making this fashion show possible, putting up with us noobs, especially me and getting our hair and makeup done too!

Next, it was to skit rehearsal. I was part of the skit team and the journey to it wasn't smooth at all. Not being a creative person, having so much other things on my mind, it wasn't easy. But we all know, there's no "I" in team, and hence, with few other brains, the skit turned out pretty good, achieving the main point for having a skit, which is getting the audience to laugh. A great big thanks to Roger who's not in the skit team but really helped out a lot. He did the filming, the video editting (till he did not sleep at all), and contributed a LOT towards getting the final script done. Thanks bro!! I owe you heaps! Also thanks to Boon for helping out with some of the filming too!! Thanks boonie!! Well done to the skit team- kevin, ali, andrew, june ... and of course, to the whole committee, for being such wonderful actors and actresses, for being so sporting, being super crazy and went all out on the night itself, covering up the mistakes, making it awesome!! And lastly, to all who attended the ball, laughing at the right time and enjoying it.

Bimbim and Bobo ...

my ultra sexy housemate, Karen, all dressed up in red

I guess Joker isn't too happy with his makeup? My masterpiece!!

Next, it was time for bands rehearsal. Heard them played a few songs and all 3 were good. On the night itself, they really engaged the crowd and it looked like everyone enjoyed it, wanting for more! For me, I was just standing behind, just listening to the songs, and enjoying it, not doing anything as I was rather tired and just glad it was all over. Enough of moving around for me for that night. Apparently the food was good but I couldn't really enjoy it. Didn't eat much. Didn't have much time to eat. I took desserts which were to be eaten after the skit but once it was over, I still couldn't eat. No appetite I suppose. All I wanted to do was sleep.

Marilee singing!! She was awesome!!!!

Slow dancing...

After the bands played, the clocked striked 12 and the Negaraku was sang since it was the 31st of august. We didn't have the song on the computer and so, we had jun bin playing the negaraku. Awesome man!! After that, it was all over. Took photos with the photospot, the backdrop, cleaned up and off we go.

And he never fails to make me laugh... are you the next msian idol?

We were meant to go to sixth sense for the afterball but the line was long. Went to BK and McD instead. I was so sleepy in McD and didn't talk much. I just wanted to sleep. I have been longing to sleep for ages. And so, we went back to the hotel, took out all the pins in my hair, showered and slept. A very good 5 hours of sleep I must say.

And so... that's the ball, The Red Carpet. Well done to the whole UMSA committee, for being co-operative on the night itself, for making it happen, for making it an awesome, memorable ball. As Adrian said, we ran the ball and did not let the ball run us! Woot!! After all the sacrifices, the countless moments of feeling like running away or stranggling someone ... it was all well worth it in the end and I'm glad I was part of it :) TOGETHER, we did it!!!

The people behind it all...

And Ms.President is exhausted but relieved :)