Enrolled and rolling

Hi people! Sorry for not updating! Sigh* Getting an internet access here is hard! Australia is very particular about their download capacity; so they limit it to like only 10G or 20g permonth. Any higher amount means much more payment. I don't mean by a dollar or two but like by the 20s or 30s. Not to mentioned, the higher the capacity of download - the slower the speed they give you. AND the condition is vise versa! Eva, Grace and Me are cracking our heads now trying to figure which provider suits us the most. Then maybe about 2 weeks later only we would secure a connection online ... BUT BUT BUT ... the computer lab in Deakin opens 24 hours AND their connection is damm fast! I SO BET Limkokwing doesn't have it!

I am enrolled! Yahoo! But I might be changing the units I've taken up(media and sociology). At first, I was happy because I only have classes on Wed and Thurs but Eva told me that she saw books for my courses and it's about $400 (MINIMUM) for 1 semester! I wanted to knock my head on the wall and die! Here ... you ain't going to get photocopied books - so don't think the "malaysian" way will do. Plan to take up some other units which required hand work instead - perhaps gardening, cooking, bakering or whatever la ... Don't plan to spend on books, not especially it's for Uni Text books ...

Ok ... Enough of the babbling ... Updates. I have officially moved into 33, Ireland St., Burwood, VIC Melbourne, Australia. I know it sounds weird - Ireland and Australia but the roads here are named after names ... The girls and I had been buying hell lotsa stuff to complete the furnished house (means it's well equipped) we got. We went to 2nd hand item stores, Salvation Army, Reject Shop(they sell appliances, basic necessities and cutleries here!!!) and a few other places like IKEA, Coles, K-Mart, Safeway (Australian's version of Carrefour!) and not to mentioned the wonderful fresh, brightly lit and colorful markets as well.

Amazingly, we are blending in quite well. We do our part in caring and sharing. We do our part in cooking and cleaning. We do stuff together and also by ourself! (Ok ... redundant :P). People say it's hard to live with friends. I am having a great time but it's too soon to judge but I think we will do fine! We have a thing for tea (we chat every single night about just anything!) so we bought like 300packet of Lipton tea for only $9. So kewl~~~

One thing about Australia is that - everything is cheap if you don't convert! Transportation here is hell! It's about $9.70 from where we live to the city and it takes 40min(usually more) by tram (which is slow) and calls here are expensive too. Maxis has like 7c per sms or 5c per call right??? ... Here - you ain't getting any of those! Calls are still charged per min rate like - 60c including connection fee. So no andrewkin is going to call anyone. So far, I still can control my spending in those things. Fish are expensive too. Like $20 for a small piece of Salmon. Hmmm...

I am quite glad I came over to study. I did my own mee goreng yesterday. I didn't mean the normal instant noodle. I meant the real Hokkien Mee with all sort of vegetables. I was fun. I cooked it without Black Soya Sauce, so it was quite dull without the normal aromatic taste but it was eatable. Eva said it was nice. I called it the Mee Goreng tanpa Kicap yang Luar Biasa. Can't wait for Kenny to try!!! Hahaha

Tomorrow - I am so going up to BoxHill and shop! I need my fish sauce, SeeYau, Oyster Sauce(the cooking one!) and other Asian items la! People here sells those Mee/Kuey Theow in packeted frozen plastic (Think of Pasta packets in Malaysia). Last thing - everything here is either VERY sweet or VERY salty or VERY big. A normal chicken sausage (try no to think the other way) are like almost 6inch long and they are thick (our 50c coin) and that's before you cook em. After you cook em - they expand!

Anyway - I miss everyone. No matter how nice the people here ... I deeply miss Jenny's laughter and ChooiYin's voice... Actually I miss Mahjong only la! HAHAHAHA. But yeah - you guys back in Malaysia better miss me k! hehe

PS- You guys take care!

Inspiring Geisha

Mum assaults discipline teacher
By DAVID TAN

BUKIT MERTAJAM: A discipline teacher of a well-known secondary school here was allegedly assaulted by the mother of a student whom she had advised keep her hair short. Lim Boon Ho, 34, claimed that the incident occurred last Friday, one day after his wife Cheng Keed Wah, 35, gave the advice to the Form Four student.

“My wife was leaving for the school assembly in the morning when a woman rushed into the staff room with a pair of scissors and a magazine, and tried to attack her,” Lim said.
“The woman screamed at my wife, that she would cut her hair since my wife liked to ask students to cut their long hair.”
“She then allegedly kicked Cheng three times in the stomach.

“Fortunately, a male teacher seized the scissors from the woman and managed to overpower her. The woman then told the male teacher that she would lodge a report that he molested her.

“Subsequently, the woman fled from the staff room. It was discovered later that she is the mother of the Form Four student who had been advised to keep her hair short. In the school magazine which she left behind the pictures of the disciplinary teachers were circled.

Lim added that a police report had been lodged. He said as a result of the struggle with the woman, his wife sustained injuries to her right hand, stomach, hips and head, and had to receive treatment at the district hospital.

Meanwhile, Bukit Mertajam CID chief Deputy Supt Chor Ah Sing confirmed that the victim and the assailant had lodged police reports.

I am very sure the mother watched Memoirs of the Geisha and decided that the best way to react towards such a matter was to DESTROY THE DISCIPLINE TEACHER!

2 More Days

Ah .... I am so full. Thanks Will for the wonderful treat at TGI Fridays! Man ... I miss the Brownies already! But I am too full to consume anything at the moment. Even normal H20 makes me feel nausea ...

Went for shopping today at KLCC! Bought like 5 Undis ... Hahaha ... Don't know why am I blogging about this! Anyway - Do you know it is so hard to find "proper" yet "nice" undis nowadays! I can't afford to pay RM80/RM70 for just ONE CK undi; so I have to subject myself to other brands!

I learned that Bods Undis (which I love) only last max 6-8months. Then, you get saggy-loose rubber that doesn't help in "supporting" or "maintaining" position. Trust me! If you go for advance BodyStep moving up and down, you might as well not wear anything under the gym shorts at all!

Back to topic. Shopping for Undis was like HELL! Can you actually believe the color cordination they have? Renoma in particular has this 2 nice Undi Tanga with LimeGreen and ShockingOrange! WHAT THE FCUK? The designers gone crazy is it??? or is it that girls like their boyfriends wearing WEIRD UGLY colors! YUCK*

Then there are the typical 2nd hand looking and "not very tasty" designs. Sigh ... Some brands actually got the guts to have fish-nets undis, see-through undis, materials that makes you itch (YEAH! so can you imagine wearing it???) and some "damm-uncle" design. Gawd*

I know no body else sees it ... but I am SO NOT going to subject myself to wear one of those ugly thing, which I even think an Ogre or Troll will rather wear women panties than those "things" !

I am not complaining but I think guys in Malaysia deserve better looking Undis. Afterall, Xixili, La Senza, Women Secret, Blush, Triumph and whatever the girls are having, are indeed ranking among international standards or at least basic lookable undergarments. While our "guys" underwears are worst than those clothes one can patch up by picking up bits and pieces of clothers from the streets...

Is there any Male Underwear Union or Fashion Underwears Association I can complain to?

3 More Days

I am still sweating! After the whole evening spend at FF Summit for the launching of new releases - LesMills Classes (Hope I spelled the name correctly :P) - I am still sweating. While was having dinner with the gang, I swore I used the entire pack of tissue. Not those small packets but the box-type you find at mamak. Sigh; Dunno is it a bad sign or a good sign ~

Went for my very 1st and complete BodyJam today. Man - there were so many people! The class was like packed! Everyone is crazee of Jam! Kenny was extremely good with the moves! Even Yeaw and ChooiYin was complimenting his groove and moves! I manage to catch some glimpse of others doing jam. Damm they are good. Shouldn't have joined. Must have look like a rotten log trying to dance.....

I did two classes (Should be 3; but BodyBalance was like packed) in a row! Did BodyStep previously. Hate the track where we have to squad. Jenny and this other guy was like my idol for the day! They did 3 FULL classes. This include the all-hell-break-loose and most-strainful BODYATTACK.

As usual, Jenny, Cyin, Yeaw, Brian, Jeremy and Anthony was there! Klevin and William was there too today. So fun to see a whole bunch of people I know dancing away pretending we are some goddess divas! HAHAHA. Azyei was there too! Leo's voice could be heard like miles away! Farah, Tina and some other people I know but I forgot their names :P *OoOOpss was around. It was very fun working out together!

I wonder would FF in Melbourne be accessible to me ... for at least a few months! Man; I need weights and BodyBalance!

4 More Days

To a junior I once knew, Keegan, a great friend, a peacemaker, a joyful person and most of all; a beloved son. May you rest in peace

To those people out there who STILL drives recklessly, think of the people who will hate you when you killed your passenger rather than yourself.

To those people who think that their driving skills can outwit everyone else, think again when you killed you friend and you are left on earth to suffer the guilt

To those people who are still not listening, there is a reason why I despise and will continually curse you with all my heart every single day, that one day your life would be more miserable than the word itself.

That would be enough...

Xmas 05

Celebrated this year's christmas with a flu and bad throat. I didnt quite enjoy this year's christmas except for the fact that I went shopping for gifts for friends and helped Kenny decorated his Xmas tree. To be exact - I have not, in my entire life, decorated a Xmas tree. My family is a very conservative-traditional chinese-BUDDIST family. So there isn't any Christmas thinge at my house.

I took the entire half day for Xmas eve to sleep. Then, me and Kenny head to FF Curve for Klevin's body balance. Felt so bad as I FFK him a few times for classes. Sorry dude* Later, we had Xmas eve dinner's at Mark's place. It was such a hassle as both Kenny and I didn't wrap our pressie's yet. So we ended up wrapping the gifts at the Car Park! What and experience! We had a simple dinner, exchange gifts and played around with Styx, Mark's cute and adorable dog! Agh .. I wish I had a JRussell :P

Then, Jenny, ChooiYin, Kenny and I overnighted at Kenny's condo. We played Mahjong till like 5am! Phew ... It was tiring but fun! You should have seen how ChooiYin acted after she had 2 glasses of Bailey's on rock. She was totally whacked out and begin her "raba-raba kungfu" or what we call in chinese "Ji Mo"! Hahahaha

Xmas day arrived but ironically - I helped mum decorate the house for Chinese New Year. Weird! Decorating the house for CNY while the radio blasts off with Xmas song! Well, like I said; Conservative-Traditional Chinese-Buddist Family :-)

Later, had Xmas BBQ ala Japanese dinner @ Midvalley with Kenny and it's so amazing how Midvalley's Decos are still attracting people! I've been to Midvalley at least 4 times this month and the fabulous decos are still like hot cakes. People crowd the center hall just to take pictures of the wonderful setting! Good marketing efford I shall say! I like it anyway; and It's quite hard for me to like anything ...

Then head home and slept till now. Just finished watching Tortoro. It's so nice! So sad to say that people no longer produce cartoon as meaningful as that. Thumbs up for producers from Tortoro and Spirited Away.

Pre-Xmas

Today I am going to blog about the ... erm ... *andrewkin scrathing his own head* ... YEAH; Xmas Shopping!

Since Singapore; I am officially burn-out. My expenses had rocket"ed", my wallet is crying and currently my pocket and account is near to empty! It's like during the Depression in Japan back during the WW2~

Anyhow; It's all thanks to no good Christmas. The season to shop shop shop. Don't get me wrong, I didnt spend lavishly but because my monthly pocket money is only RM450 per month (MAX) and that includes the tol, food, supper and what so ever I want to get. So; getting Xmas gifts for most of my close and best friends; were on a tight budget. Those who had receive their gifts; sorry if it's quite "not what you expected" or "cheapy stuff". But of course, It's the thoughts that count right?

And for those who had not; I am so sorry but I really can't get another gift, or else; I will be selling my butt to clear my debts and so fourth. I promise once I start having the spending power, the gift miight come :P ... might that is :P

Seriously; I think Santa should like slip a RM1000 cheque through the bedroom window so that everyone has a lil more money to get gifts for everyone! At least something! (Those who sleeps in a bedroom without window; I am so sorry but you would have to talk to Santa about alternative ways to pass you the cheque) I bet everyone would be happy! But of course, there isn;t Santa is there???

So, Xmas is here and everyone's broke! Merry Christmas everyone!

Uniquely Singapore

Was away in Singapore from thursday till monday (today). Believe it or not; I have not venture into Australia since 1997. If you calculate, its almost 8 years since I last went to Singapore. Funny right? To be frank, I had not visited any country since my last Australia trip back in year 1995. Sad but true.

On Thursday, Me and Kenny boarded the train ala KTM called the Senandung Malam. The train departed at 1030pm at KL Central and will only arrive at Singapore; Woodlands, 9 hours later about 745am. It was a fun journey. Kenny and I slept on bunk beds. It's kinda like those movies. Cool. A little cramp and bumpy but I still manage to get almost 6-7 hours of sleep. The rest of the time, I read my book, listen to my mini and I explored the entire train - which is very very very long and creepy! Went to every nook and corner of the train. Man it was scary ... Later, Kenny "tapau" MeeHoon goreng and we ate @ our bed. For your information; their food was very nice! Got standart! Not bad for a fast food-train cafe.

Arrive in Singapore. Got my 1st chop in the passport. Went through the Custom and met Erwin. Went over to his place to rest and headed straight to shopping. We started at Orchard and walk and walk and walk and walk. Then we went to another shopping venue @ Suntec City and we continued to walk and walk and walk and walk. Man it was tiring!

One thing really inspire me about Singapore is about their transportation technology! It is damm cool! All cabs has this satelite central thinge. They do not use Walkie Talkie! AGH! ~~~ COOL

Then, we went onto a city tour called Ducktous. It was Erwin's company. It was so much fun! Hahahaa ... We sat on this boat with big truck wheels and then went into Marina Bay for the city tour. It went on both ground and water! The most important thinge in this activity is that i got really NICE PICTURES of the city and historical monuments and ...wow...the tour guide' Leonard was so bloody cute! HAHAHA ... So nice! Thanks Erwin!

Then we continued to walk and walk and walk and walk. Of course, all this walking exercise took place in shopping malls! It's amazing how much shopping malls they have!

As we reach night time, we had pasta as dinner and went clubbing. The very next day, we followed William and Klevin and travelled around the same places me and Kenny had went. Well, it was all-mostly that is- about shopping in Singapore! So the damage begins at 12pm ... You should have seen the guys! Their shopping bags were like a trolley full! If anyone snatches the bags away; it would at least sum up to a RM2000! The damage of course ended about 12am. Yes - We were shopping for 12 hours! Non-stop!

Sad thou, the Christmans Deco was nothing to shout about. Kenny agrees. Erwin told me that Singapore Tourism Board has allocated the the budget on something else - on promotional effort and a street party. Sadly, I didn't notice both - but the bad Decos. It is not as bad - It's just too plain and the Christmas Spirit wasn't really burning!

Lastly, my trip was Ok... Indimated by the exchange rate. Everytime I wanted to get something; I thought to myself - I can't afford it. I only got a pair of red Havaianas sandals and 2 crumper thirtsy pouch for my camera and mini. I KNOW I KNOW! I am a crumpler whore rite ~~~~ :P ...

PS - Erwin got a really cute fluffy bunny @ his house! So cute. Miss him so much ... I named the bunny - Louis V! Hahaha ... Erwin calls him Louis only.

Movie Month

It's movie month!!! There is so much movie to watch! I am setting on my eyes on Narnia, Aeon Flux, Pontianak HSM, Perhaps Love, A Chinese Tall Story and 3rd generationnd ! Not to mention the coming; Underworld Evolution, Memoirs of Geisha and Cheaper by a Dozen 2!

Of course, I had watch Narnia last night with the gang. Not bad a movie. Love the scene where all the animals battle ala LOTR style! Am not really satisfy with the ending; as I think it should have been done better. Like the Witch bitch slap Aslan(The Lion) and Aslan cat claw her. Then the roll over the cliff together or something! Overall, there are SO MANY characters and most of them are under-developed; like Susan and that Centaur Captain. Sigh* Susan; whats the point of having so many arrows when you only use 2! What is the director thinking? Minimizing violent? Perhaps ... But overall, I like Beaver, Edmund, The Witch riding through the field being pulled by 2 polar bears (Thats style), the cheetah cat-fighting with white siberian tigers and the Griffin that flew and bombarded Minotaurs with rocks! Overall, Narnia was better than HPotter & TGOF.

Dying to watch Aeon Flux! Heard bad reviews about it. Anyone watched it yet and has any comments?

Perhaps Love is next! How can I resist girls sexy-dancing with beautiful legs, art direction and fantastic cinematography!!!

My Gym Gang

I think alot today. Actually, not the whole day. I met up with the gang after they gym, as I was too tired to workout and I needed to rest my right arm. It is getting better. Thanks for those who asked about it.

Anyway, we went for dinner. A gang of us. Me, Kenny, Jenny, ChooiYin, Brian, Anthony, Jeremy, Justin and Claire. As all of us sat at the table munching away, I thought deeply that I will certainly miss this bunch of guys alot. I looked at everyone properly, just to treasure that moment with them.

Will miss Kenny's joke and his wild actions, Will miss Ta Ge around being bitched and his talks, Will miss the Brian's outrageous "laugh-out-loud" laugh and his cuteness, Will miss Jeremy's tongue teaser, Will miss Chooi Yin's positive support and chat, Will miss Jenny's company, tender, loving and care, Will miss Justin's wacky funny conversation, Will miss Claire's politeness and warm smile ... and as I ponder further, my thoughts went to the entire gang. Smiling to myself, I had so many flashback of everyone;

Genting trip, Leo's Bday, Juwita's Bday, NikeTribe Challenge, Anthony's bday, LQ outing, our Frangi visit and the times we bump into each other in gym, chat, laugh and went for dinner together-gether!

Still remember the 1st time I met Leo, Juwita and Azyei. They were so much fun! We dyed our hair together, laughed together and I watched each of them achieved something special in their own lifes, Leo moved into her own home, Azyei won NikeTribe Jam and Juwita getting a new baby again! Will miss Leo's wacky jokes and pose, Juwita's subtle divaness and Azyei warm-loving hugs and bitchyness. Then, of course will miss Jimmy who I havent seen for a long time. Sigh*

Also not to forget; Janet, Chee Ling, Yeaw & Selina ; who had been more than friends. Not to mentioned; Alvin who has been a happy-fruit and cheerful guy among us who had shared so much with me!!! Thank you for not giving up on our friendship

*sob sob*

I will miss you guys when I m at OZ! Thank you so much for everything you had shared, top to bottom! I thank god for every single great things you guys had brought into my life - joy, pain, laughters, special moments and not to forget the bitching session. Thank you so much! HUGS*