Back to blogging

Today, I was reminded about w a t e r l i l y. I had lunch with Ron and he asked why there are no new updates in my blog. Secretly, I was pleased that he asked. I didn't realise that people actually stop by this URL to read, maybe because my writings are mostly about what I've been up to and little about how I feel about issues/ debates of life. I am certainly honoured that my friends still find my blog worth reading :P To be frank, I've been spending most of my 'free time allocated to be online' exploring the new craze in town, Facebook. I'm getting pretty bored of the quizzes, present giving and fluff friends races (they are certainly corny yet I choose to do it for some odd reasons) but always looking forward to finding/ being found by long lost friends (definitely a super duper plus point for me as I'm lousy in keeping in touch). Definitely one of the most effective way to catch up from where we last met. Other than Facebook-ing, I've been pretty occupied with last minute wedding arrangements (been praying that it all falls in place hehe) and trying to take good care of myself. All arrangements has been made, now to plan the agenda and sort out the hotel preparations. Quite a headache-from the day we made our bookings, 3 banquet sales managers resigned, the 3rd one we knew only yesterday. Lets see how it goes when I see her and her snr manager tomorrow....wish me luck! *wink*

Me and the Gold Crocs

I surprised myself by buying a pair of Mary Janes from Crocs. Although it made me look big footed, it's a good buy - extremely comfy! D and I went to the shop at Ikano on Friday (or was it Thursday...hmm) to get my mom new straps for her MJ. Both the front and back strap of her right MJ were bitten off by her friend's cat (lesson learned: keep your crocs away from cats and dogs!). She was heartbroken - she loves her sandals to bits. When her friend called the next day to apologise and offered to buy her a new pair, she casually said, 'Aiya don't need la it's an old pair' (yeah right!). My mom is just too nice :) The shop only sells the back strap for the 'cayman' model. My mom is now the first person I know who wears the MJ model with the 'cayman' backstrap (it's strong enough to secure her feet- she don't need the front straps). Ok basically, I went to the shop with the objective to get her the straps. D got me to try out the the gold MJ and somehow convinced me to get it. Oh well, why not since he complains I slip way too often with my worn off wooden scholl :P

Moon Cake

Here are pictures of Colin with his airplane lantern (a gift from Gong Gong), taken during the mooncake party yesterday. He joined the other contestants on stage for the 'home made' lantern competition- they didn't seem to mind him interrupting heee.

The management and committee members of my residential area did a fantastic job in organising the event. They managed to gather sponsors (Maxis, HSBC, Focus Point) to donate prizes- ranging from hampers to 29 inch flat screen TV! Most of the residents stayed up till 12 midnight to wait for the big lucky draw (which includes myself...ok i went back at 11:30pm while my dad waited on cause I was restless heee).

It was all worth waiting! We won a multi-purpose blender and a hamper from the lucky draw! Am proudly posting it up on the blog cause it's very rare we win something :P

Facebook

It's a fabulous way to keep in touch with old friends :) Ever since I've joined (thanks ML for sending me an invitation), I've been added as a friend by people I've lost contact with and whom I've always wish to get back in touch with. Last Friday, my friend, Ching Li (I've not seen her since Primary School!) added me in her Facebook! Facebook is full of surprises, I do recommend you to join!

ASW2020

Did you manage to buy any? The sale started yesterday, and today I decided to try my luck (for the 3rd time) to at least open an account. History repeats itself- after waiting 1.5 hours in the queue (did I mention 2 elder women cut into my line...ish..worst part is they nag and complain so much- it's irritating..), I was the first person who didn't get through- non-bumi allocation sold out! The day started with 16 million unit. When reached my turn it was 4 million units left. Based on rough estimation (approximately 3.9 million units sold within 30 minutes), I might pass GO and receive my passbook IF my account is opened within 30 minutes. 4 million sold out within 10 minutes. Haihz, just not my day...

Graduation Dinner Pics

Didn't manage to take very nice pictures- most pictures taken are dark or blur....blame the errm...lightings? Ok, my photography skills ;P Enjoy viewing & have a beautiful weekend..

The woman behind my thesis....thanks for chasing me to meet the datelines!Definitely one of the nicest person I've known.....

Smart bunch of friends....

More of them.....

Graduation Day

I got up as early as 6:15 am to take my shower, get dressed and ate 2 eggies for breakfast. D picked me up at 6:30 am, we got caught in a slight jam at the BU bridge but managed to reach on scheduled (7:15am). PW and E helped me to get into my robe (me clueless as usual), then we head to Level 1 of the Examination Building to get into our Q. As usual, I'm the last few as I have 'Y' as my surname. After the short briefing, we made our way into the Grand Chancellor Hall. It was crowded...hmm I wonder if you can spot me :P

The ceremony started at 9:00 am SHARP. I'm glad the Pro-Chancellor, Raja Muda of Perak, Raja Dr Nazrin Shah was presenting the certificates, not only because he's good looking and charismatic (which is a plus point) but he's one of those well respected Malaysian Monarchy with a PHD from Harvard. In total, 890 certificates (Masters students from 9 Faculties) were awarded within 2 hours. Very efficient and organised, with the 'touch card' device (we each have a card with pre-recordings of our names) and 6 staff helping us along (each with specific task e.g. pre-test of the card, doing the final adjustments on our robes, telling us when to walk and when to stand still). When I was on stage, for a split second I thought I was in some royal ceremony, almost forgeting I was there to receive my cert haha (yes, I can be so lame sometimes). The stage was yellow, with royal seats and Msian state flags as deco........

Of course, as I've mentioned numerous times before, I wouldn't be here today wearing this mortar board (for the 2nd time...) if my life is not filled with these wonderful people...

My parents and D...

(Lillies, a nice surprise from D who managed to join us for a quick photoshoot....)

Friends......who made evening classes bearable.....and are now my good friends




I take off my hat to you guys!