It's a Saturday and here I am sitting in front of the computer. Since my holidays begun, I haven't been doing much. I was suppose to practice my driving but that plan got scratched out from my list when the accident happened.
If you have not heard about it yet, my mum was driving in Farlim and got hit by a motorbike recently. The window on the driver's side shattered and the car door is dented. Mum's ok though. =) So for now, it's in the workshop and would only be done hopefully by next Tuesday. Then, to make things worst, there was a problem with the Kancil but thankfully, we just had to change to battery. So for now, we are dependent on one car. It has been quite hectic because my sis has to go to work in the morning, mum has to go to work in the evening and dad has stuff to do in the afternoon and with just one car, it's quite difficult. But, we are truly grateful that we still have the Kancil to help smooth things along! =)
Somehow, since Thaipusam and the start on February, it is as though a storm of "bad" wind blew into our home because since then, we've been having so much of problems!! Hopefully by the start of next week, "good" wind would be blown into our home next! haha...
Well, Chinese New Year and Valentine's day is around the corner, so hopefully, by then, I would have more activities to fill up my holidays with! =)
Till the next time, Pa-Alam!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Happy Birthday!
To the man who plays the guitar as well as Carlos Santana and Jeff Beck, who never fails to call me at least TEN times a day, who worries about whether I have eaten, who fights with me over the TV but most of all to the man I call my FATHER, here's wishing you a very
HAPPY 55TH BIRTHDAY!!
Love,
Your Daughter. =)
Sunday, January 31, 2010
I'm baaack!!!
Hello everyone!! Finally after a loooong leave of absence, I am back! This absence was caused by nothing else but my exams. But, as of last Wednesday, i am now completely exam- free for at least 3 weeks!! woohoo!! =)
It is such a relief to finally be able to watch all my favourite TV shows without having a lingering feeling of guilt hanging over me! To top it all, it's awards season now so I get to watch all the Award shows that they show on TV LIVE! (Am currently counting the hours to the Grammy's tomorrow!)*colgate smile*
If you know me well enough, you would know that I am TV addict, so much so that my family calls me the "walking TV guide"!! That is why, it is not surprising to them that I actually have a TV show to watch every single day! haha.. I know it is not healthy to watch too much of TV but, I can't help myself. I'm even happier that there is a new Filipino series on Astro now as well and I can once again reconnect with my filipino side! *big smiles*
Anyway, it's Thaipusam this weekend and later tonight, the Silver Chariot will be making it's journey back from the temple. Last Friday, I woke up at around 6am to follow my aunts, uncle and cousins to the Hilltop Waterfall temple. We went to Penang Street first to see the chariot before making our way to the Waterall Temple. It is easier to carry milk or pal kudam on the eve as there are lesser people and chances of you going up to the temple is higher. My family and I were suppose to go back to Waterfall later that night to see the chariot arriving but as my sister was feeling unwell, we decided not to go.
Last night, since sis was feeling better, we decided to go and pray as well as see some kavadis at Waterfalls. After having dinner at a coffee shop nearby, we then made our way through the heavy traffic of people towards the temple. After praying, we decided to stick around for awhile to see the procession of kavadis carried by the devotees. It is really fascinating and remarkable to see people of different races piercing their bodies or pulling heavy mini chariots to fulfill vows of their own. You can see their strong faith in God and I really admire the devotion they have. =)
So far, I have had a rather spiritual start to my holidays and the TV has been my faithful companion. I wonder what other intereting things or activities this holiday of mine would bring. =) But to my all my fellow TARCians, have a great semester break! =)
Pa-alam!
It is such a relief to finally be able to watch all my favourite TV shows without having a lingering feeling of guilt hanging over me! To top it all, it's awards season now so I get to watch all the Award shows that they show on TV LIVE! (Am currently counting the hours to the Grammy's tomorrow!)*colgate smile*
If you know me well enough, you would know that I am TV addict, so much so that my family calls me the "walking TV guide"!! That is why, it is not surprising to them that I actually have a TV show to watch every single day! haha.. I know it is not healthy to watch too much of TV but, I can't help myself. I'm even happier that there is a new Filipino series on Astro now as well and I can once again reconnect with my filipino side! *big smiles*
Anyway, it's Thaipusam this weekend and later tonight, the Silver Chariot will be making it's journey back from the temple. Last Friday, I woke up at around 6am to follow my aunts, uncle and cousins to the Hilltop Waterfall temple. We went to Penang Street first to see the chariot before making our way to the Waterall Temple. It is easier to carry milk or pal kudam on the eve as there are lesser people and chances of you going up to the temple is higher. My family and I were suppose to go back to Waterfall later that night to see the chariot arriving but as my sister was feeling unwell, we decided not to go.
Last night, since sis was feeling better, we decided to go and pray as well as see some kavadis at Waterfalls. After having dinner at a coffee shop nearby, we then made our way through the heavy traffic of people towards the temple. After praying, we decided to stick around for awhile to see the procession of kavadis carried by the devotees. It is really fascinating and remarkable to see people of different races piercing their bodies or pulling heavy mini chariots to fulfill vows of their own. You can see their strong faith in God and I really admire the devotion they have. =)
So far, I have had a rather spiritual start to my holidays and the TV has been my faithful companion. I wonder what other intereting things or activities this holiday of mine would bring. =) But to my all my fellow TARCians, have a great semester break! =)
Pa-alam!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Crossroads
Come this May, I will officially be getting my diploma in public relations and though I am happy that I am finishing it but worries about what to do after that has made me uncertain about the future. For a TARCian, the natural course upon completing their diploma is to continue on with their Advance Diploma for two years. Then, after the two years of advance diploma, there will be a 3 month semester in UK before you are able to get your degree.
Considering the affordable fees and the fact that for my course, they are finally offering the advance diploma in Penang (advance was only offered in KL before) it would be natural for me to continue on with it. However, the 3 month stint in UK is the problem that many of my coursemates and I are facing. The 3 months there would cost us approximately RM30 000!! And, there are no scholarships offered for that 3 months in UK so, for many of us, that poses a big problem.
Because of this, I am feeling a bit apprehensive about this new year because once again, I am faced with another big decision that will affect my path in the future. So, for the past few months, I have been looking at different colleges and universities to see if there are other alternatives for me. So far, to my knowledge, it seems as though my choices are quite limited. If possible, I would like to continue my studies in Penang as expenses would be much cheaper for me and undoubtedly, more comfortable. But if I do have to leave the comforts of my own home, I am not really sure how I feel about that.
I feel as though I need to come out of my shell as I am way too comfortable where I am now. In order for me to excel in this field I am in, I have to be more confident and out going, and so far, I feel like I lack that confidence that is needed. One thing for sure though, I would like to get my degree before I start working as I have seen many cases where people work upon finishing their diploma and then regret not having a degree or lose sight of their aim to get a degree.
I also have the choice of taking my advance without doing the 3 months in UK but what is the point of just having an advance right? It's the case of so close yet so far! And to many people, they consider an advanced diploma as a DIPLOMA even though it is equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree. If only that 3 months stint could be done right here in Malaysia!
So, for now, I am at a crossroad. I made a decision last year to come up with an answer to my dilemma by december 2009 and even though it's alredy 7 January 2010, I have not come up with an answer. Each day brings me a step closer to the end of my diploma and next week is already the start of my 5th semester examinations! I only have a few more months to decide!
I need an answer and I need it soon but I know that the final decision rests in my hands. I really pray and hope that I am able to solve this dilemma soon. If you people reading this have any advice for me, please do drop a line or two alright? I need all the advice I can get!
Thanks for reading! Pa-alam! =)
Considering the affordable fees and the fact that for my course, they are finally offering the advance diploma in Penang (advance was only offered in KL before) it would be natural for me to continue on with it. However, the 3 month stint in UK is the problem that many of my coursemates and I are facing. The 3 months there would cost us approximately RM30 000!! And, there are no scholarships offered for that 3 months in UK so, for many of us, that poses a big problem.
Because of this, I am feeling a bit apprehensive about this new year because once again, I am faced with another big decision that will affect my path in the future. So, for the past few months, I have been looking at different colleges and universities to see if there are other alternatives for me. So far, to my knowledge, it seems as though my choices are quite limited. If possible, I would like to continue my studies in Penang as expenses would be much cheaper for me and undoubtedly, more comfortable. But if I do have to leave the comforts of my own home, I am not really sure how I feel about that.
I feel as though I need to come out of my shell as I am way too comfortable where I am now. In order for me to excel in this field I am in, I have to be more confident and out going, and so far, I feel like I lack that confidence that is needed. One thing for sure though, I would like to get my degree before I start working as I have seen many cases where people work upon finishing their diploma and then regret not having a degree or lose sight of their aim to get a degree.
I also have the choice of taking my advance without doing the 3 months in UK but what is the point of just having an advance right? It's the case of so close yet so far! And to many people, they consider an advanced diploma as a DIPLOMA even though it is equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree. If only that 3 months stint could be done right here in Malaysia!
So, for now, I am at a crossroad. I made a decision last year to come up with an answer to my dilemma by december 2009 and even though it's alredy 7 January 2010, I have not come up with an answer. Each day brings me a step closer to the end of my diploma and next week is already the start of my 5th semester examinations! I only have a few more months to decide!
I need an answer and I need it soon but I know that the final decision rests in my hands. I really pray and hope that I am able to solve this dilemma soon. If you people reading this have any advice for me, please do drop a line or two alright? I need all the advice I can get!
Thanks for reading! Pa-alam! =)
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