Current Mood:VERY WORRIED
I am struggling to understand some of the materials and my work is not consistent with my target deadlines. I have got two parties this week. I can't refuse because I try play hard and work hard.
Life is great NOT
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Current Mood:
Dizzy from the shoulder pains. Need more exercise.
Excited about the coming ball! More excited about the dress. I wish all self- proclaimed fashionistas to just leave me alone. If I didn't ask you what you think, then please mind your own business:) So long as I like it! Will try to put a pic of the dress soon.
Back to another related topic. In my opinion, most of the people I know (including some members of my family) need to be more objective in the grander scheme of things. If your advise is not sought for, then expressing you opinion on a subjective issue is just not necessary. Eg. " You should not do this". If it is not so straightforward, if doing this is not necessary a bad thing, if there are some who agree with me, then what gives anyone a right to impose your ideas on others? Luckily for me , people at work, all of whom are lawyers, run business in this manner. What is annoying is stating a view in a manner as if it is not a view, as if it is a universally unchallenged fact, as if it is an order that I must accept, not challenge and act in accordance. I always admire opinionated people, but over opinionated and domineering is a pain. At least respect the choices and views of others and recognise your views as only YOURs.
Another wedding coming month. I will try to post pictures.
Phd progress OK but supervisor might be leaving!
I know...I am becoming random these days........Must be the the dizziness.
Dizzy from the shoulder pains. Need more exercise.
Excited about the coming ball! More excited about the dress. I wish all self- proclaimed fashionistas to just leave me alone. If I didn't ask you what you think, then please mind your own business:) So long as I like it! Will try to put a pic of the dress soon.
Back to another related topic. In my opinion, most of the people I know (including some members of my family) need to be more objective in the grander scheme of things. If your advise is not sought for, then expressing you opinion on a subjective issue is just not necessary. Eg. " You should not do this". If it is not so straightforward, if doing this is not necessary a bad thing, if there are some who agree with me, then what gives anyone a right to impose your ideas on others? Luckily for me , people at work, all of whom are lawyers, run business in this manner. What is annoying is stating a view in a manner as if it is not a view, as if it is a universally unchallenged fact, as if it is an order that I must accept, not challenge and act in accordance. I always admire opinionated people, but over opinionated and domineering is a pain. At least respect the choices and views of others and recognise your views as only YOURs.
Another wedding coming month. I will try to post pictures.
Phd progress OK but supervisor might be leaving!
I know...I am becoming random these days........Must be the the dizziness.
Saturday, August 02, 2008
This is the longest time I have not been home. It's my first July and August after 7 years. This PhD better be worth every blood, sweat and tears. (It probably wouldn't!)
I miss Malaysia...I am craving for some fresh authentic food that always picks me up. I miss having a good hairdresser who knows everything I want like Alan in Hotel Nikko, waking up for breakfast with the family, leaving the house at 12 am for a piece of tosei, shopping with Pik Yen followed by our usual food feast and massage, and hanging out with friends from primary school, high school and college (getting a bit lazy to mention names, don't be offended). There is no cure except for a trip back!
It's most likely to happen this end of the year conditional upon me completing half of the third chapter! ! My beloved friends, please plan something for my return....
I miss Malaysia...I am craving for some fresh authentic food that always picks me up. I miss having a good hairdresser who knows everything I want like Alan in Hotel Nikko, waking up for breakfast with the family, leaving the house at 12 am for a piece of tosei, shopping with Pik Yen followed by our usual food feast and massage, and hanging out with friends from primary school, high school and college (getting a bit lazy to mention names, don't be offended). There is no cure except for a trip back!
It's most likely to happen this end of the year conditional upon me completing half of the third chapter! ! My beloved friends, please plan something for my return....
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Lack of updates due to the concentration of energy on my PhD. I even learned to use a microfilm today.If you know me well, you will know that me working out technology all by myself is nearly unheard of. PhD progress is slowly picking up (hoping so anyway).
I still try to have a balanced life! Do have fun things to blog about but will probably not have the time.I haven't even wrote about Denmark.
Sometimes...just sometimes....I wish I could turn back the clock and change my life. If only there was a mathematical formula or legal principle (both of which I am good at) that could be applied at crossroads and important decisions.
I just wanna lie in bed, with oreas, my M & S organic blueberry yoghurt, watch tv and be useless ALL DAY!!!!!
Till then blogging activities are cut to the absolute minimum. Sorry "fans" !
I still try to have a balanced life! Do have fun things to blog about but will probably not have the time.I haven't even wrote about Denmark.
Sometimes...just sometimes....I wish I could turn back the clock and change my life. If only there was a mathematical formula or legal principle (both of which I am good at) that could be applied at crossroads and important decisions.
I just wanna lie in bed, with oreas, my M & S organic blueberry yoghurt, watch tv and be useless ALL DAY!!!!!
Till then blogging activities are cut to the absolute minimum. Sorry "fans" !
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Updates:
Past months had been a marathon of marking and teaching. I tried to to do as much socially.
-Caught up with friends over coffee.
Wei Lay used to be my bestie in primary school..glad that we still get on after that many years. Come to Birmingham again babe!
Pete announced his wedding! Congratulations!
Another Peter announced he is getting engaged..no pictures of him fortunately lol!
-Had some nice dinners.
This one is me plotting for free treatment from drs.. ....(I am not serious for those who are dumb enough to not get it)
One with mystery man-mwahaha it's just that this program blocks people's faces all the time..
-Mahjong all nighter sessions (pics below looks more like a wine connoisseur meeting..not my fault i swear!)
-Went to our annual law ball. Too much wine did not help with preserving my cool impressions on my students. Was fun fun fun..I wanna go to one again..like NOW!
Another ball..this time a little more american gym style.
Life has been filled with work. There is also a load of crap to sort out... .. Off to get some work done.
P/s: I will get the chatbox running very soon.
Past months had been a marathon of marking and teaching. I tried to to do as much socially.
-Caught up with friends over coffee.
Wei Lay used to be my bestie in primary school..glad that we still get on after that many years. Come to Birmingham again babe!
Pete announced his wedding! Congratulations!
Another Peter announced he is getting engaged..no pictures of him fortunately lol!
-Had some nice dinners.
This one is me plotting for free treatment from drs.. ....(I am not serious for those who are dumb enough to not get it)
One with mystery man-mwahaha it's just that this program blocks people's faces all the time..
-Mahjong all nighter sessions (pics below looks more like a wine connoisseur meeting..not my fault i swear!)
-Went to our annual law ball. Too much wine did not help with preserving my cool impressions on my students. Was fun fun fun..I wanna go to one again..like NOW!
Another ball..this time a little more american gym style.
Life has been filled with work. There is also a load of crap to sort out... .. Off to get some work done.
P/s: I will get the chatbox running very soon.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Being a Malaysian Chinese
This is a post I wrote way before the coming election but i never got to complete it.
I always felt that my country made me who I was. Obviously, I am Chinese but to be totally honest never felt or lived like a traditional Chinese. Only a Malaysian Chinese who grew up in a similar environment and went to the type of schools I went to would understand this. Having now lived abroad for a quarter of my life, I realised how this was such an advantage. The ability to speak that many languages is one such advantage. Most importantly, I realised most Malaysians living abroad, like me, had an openness and interest in absorbing other cultures and the ability to be with ease to be with people of different colours and background. This, I found lacking in the many nationalities of people I engage with.
In other words, I want you to know I love every bit of being a Malaysian.
However, I had always felt that Malaysia, as a country had never done much for me. Don't get me wrong, I loved living there but I have always felt that this was because I was fortunate enough to be born into a comfortable life. Like most people, I feel that I would probably have achieved a lot more if the government had got their act right. I guess most of you would know what I am talking about. You can just see how the current election results is sending this message across. For years, most Malaysians just felt compelled to do the safe thing but now, you can just see how it's all moving in a slightly different direction. I am full of admiration for those, including bloggers who wrote about the truth and advocated for whatever they believed in. Let's see what happens... A baby step towards good governance but nevertheless still a step forward..
I always felt that my country made me who I was. Obviously, I am Chinese but to be totally honest never felt or lived like a traditional Chinese. Only a Malaysian Chinese who grew up in a similar environment and went to the type of schools I went to would understand this. Having now lived abroad for a quarter of my life, I realised how this was such an advantage. The ability to speak that many languages is one such advantage. Most importantly, I realised most Malaysians living abroad, like me, had an openness and interest in absorbing other cultures and the ability to be with ease to be with people of different colours and background. This, I found lacking in the many nationalities of people I engage with.
In other words, I want you to know I love every bit of being a Malaysian.
However, I had always felt that Malaysia, as a country had never done much for me. Don't get me wrong, I loved living there but I have always felt that this was because I was fortunate enough to be born into a comfortable life. Like most people, I feel that I would probably have achieved a lot more if the government had got their act right. I guess most of you would know what I am talking about. You can just see how the current election results is sending this message across. For years, most Malaysians just felt compelled to do the safe thing but now, you can just see how it's all moving in a slightly different direction. I am full of admiration for those, including bloggers who wrote about the truth and advocated for whatever they believed in. Let's see what happens... A baby step towards good governance but nevertheless still a step forward..
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