The finals

So, Malaysia’s dream of getting the first gold medal didn’t come true in Olympics 2008. Let’s see what everyone has to say about this game.

“Lee Chong Wei, you made us proud!”
- He’s still world no.2 anyway, right?

“Lose like shyt …”
- True.

“Silver better than nth …”
- Also true though.

“Chong Wei lostt~~”
- Just a factual statement. Hehe. Neutral enough.

“Not a good timing for chong wei … dun cry yea”
- This is pretty consoling. Not bad.

“Malaysia badminton sinks like titanic”
- This one sounds pretty exaggerating …

“so sad …”
“sian diao …”
- I’m not sure whether these 2 are related to the game anyway.

“没看头，成绩相差整倍的决赛”
- I guess this one is the best, reflecting what I thought too.

“China dota geng, badminton geng, mat lan dou geng”
- Oh well, after all they have the world largest population …

“And all the Malaysians go aiyoooooh”
- This is pretty funny … true enough!

Frankly speaking, I wished I didn’t used up my few hundred mbs to stream and watch online because it’s seriously quite a boring lopsided badminton match, not to mention it was finals! Disappointing. Where was those exciting matches we used to have? Anyway, it’s over. So, chill people~!! Don’t tell me about wanting to kill Lindan alright? LOL!

P.s. Paiseh Zy, almost uploaded your phone number. Just erased it. =P

小故事

这是相当久以前收到的电邮，不知道大家有没有看过，不过我个人觉得还蛮有意思的，就在此分享。

最近开始陷入忙碌状态，不过应该也不会太夸张，因为压力指数已经超过了某个阶段，反而让我变得较勤劳，星期四截止的东西竟然差不多做完了，神奇也！希望我继续加油，不然未来日子真的会很惨。开始想念第一学期的轻松，当时真的身在福中不知道福！

关于上一篇，才失眠几个小时，结果今天打电话回家时被问，睡眠变回正常了吧？怎么我这女儿总叫人担心的，Sorry。但其实，我好像找到了解决方案，好像只要想着某个人，就肯定睡得着，但这个人不姓周，名也不叫公。赫赫，不告诉你。=P

好啦，废话少说。有东西写的时候自然会来这里。

Updates

Insomnia again, which always lead me to blogging, as usual. It’s pretty late now, I wonder whether I can get up for 9am lecture tomorrow.

Why insomnia? I don’t know. My brain just couldn’t rest, and out of all things, I’ve started to think about the deceased, not just late grandma, but all others that have left me during certain time of my life. Ok, I know, I better stop here before this post gets depressing …

Winter can be so gloomy and miserable. Apparently it’s about the coldest time of the year right now. Nothing below 5-6 degrees, and maximum’s still above 10 degrees. I know it doesn’t seem to be the coldest winter as compared to elsewhere in the world, but still, you should experience it, especially when it has been raining on and off almost everyday lately, with the chilly wind blowing the cold water droplets towards your face when it’s already freezing cold … grrr … Melbourne’s wind is mad!

Enough of complaints about weather. Let’s talk about academics. Gen Wealth (History of world economy) is dominating my life and it’s getting really sad because there’s so much to read and no matter how hard I try I still couldn’t catch up. I’m such a lousy reader. And I still remain silent during this subject’s tutorial, not because I don’t dare to speak out but I seriously don’t know what to share about. Knowledge of history = 0, examples = 0, spontaneity of thoughts = 0, how?

Anyway, today has been pretty rewarding. A very spontaneous attempt of something, pretty unexpected I must say, let’s see whether it can get me anywhere. Nonetheless, it’s a great experience, and surprisingly I really enjoyed every minute of it. =)

Lovely Dates:
18/8 - Intro Macroeconomics test;
21/8 - 1000 words (Gen Wealth);
25/8 - BPA (Business Process Analysis) assignment, seems really complicated;
27/8 - Gen Wealth tut presentation;
3/9 - Into Macro assignment 1 …
and the list goes on.

Seriously, what the hell is wrong with me for not being able to sleep when I can afford to right now? Next time, the case might me I need sleep desperately but deterred by the workload? Oh no … =.=

I can foresee a hectic semester ahead.
I better get my beauty sleep now before it’s too late.

Sigh

Life is dreadful …

when the previous goodbye turns out to be the last goodbye ever

when I’m stuck far far away from home in the Down Under

when you start to realize how fragile life is

when you start to realize anything can happen at anytime

and nothing is everlasting.

I’m a granddaughter no more.

有多久

有多久 没倾听自己内心的那把声音了？
一个人走在大街上 突然想起了很多事
刚刚自己做了些生活记载 才发觉
我好像好久好久 都没和自己对话了
没好好地与自己的内心世界交流

同时 我也发现 这个部落格
似乎越来越没有存在的意义了
最近一直在写些没有重点的东西
也不知道自己要告诉这世界些什么

从前，我曾经很认真地
把自己内心最真实的想法写出来
很坦白地分享许多感受
现在呢？写下去的目的
似乎只是为了告诉大家
我还在某个角落活着而已

以前有读我blogspot 的朋友
应该会明白我所提的其中差别吧
读者越来越多 少了一份安全感
不想把自己赤裸裸地展现出来

就像现在 认识的人也不算太少
但自己总是不知觉地 在自我保护
在这城市 真正“认识” 我的朋友
可以说是屈指可数

这就是现实世界吧
在不久的将来 无论你我
都会戴着把面具 在社会上打滚
到时候 真真假假 都分不清了

P.s. 突然间，我再次有想 “搬家” 的冲动

Sem 2

Week 2 of Semester 2 has just started. And there are still many choices to be made.

- Should I get a job to fill in my free time?
- Or should I get myself involved in some activities?
- Do you think I can cope with 10 deadlines over Week 4 to Week 10 if I plan engage into some other commitments? (Proof of lack of confidence + laziness =.=)
- Should I change my tutorial class? I would like a better tutor but there’s this really nice tutorial mate there =P

Just some thoughts. I might just leave them all aside later on.

For this semester, I’ve bravely taken up this breadth subject called “Generating the Wealth of Nations”. Why do I call it a courageous attempt? Readings for lectures and tutorial are about 1.25 inches thick over 12 weeks, the tutorials are presentation based (like having ESL tutorial + discussion every week!), and there are some assignments, which include one similar to last year’s ESL research paper. Finally, the main contents of this subject is, mainly, the history of world economy.

By the way, for this subject, we had this really great lecture today by Professor Greg Clark, from Uni of California, Davis. An economist with a Harvard PhD. (Wow …) And I can tell you, it’s a really awesome 1 hour lecture one can ever ask for. I can’t possibly elaborate about what I’ve learnt, but I think I’ll look forward to more guest lectures over the semester. The knowledge is fun!

For those who wonder whether I survived Melbourne’s winter after hot hot Malaysian weather, I can tell you, it’s still quite alright. Cold but not too cold, it’s just the wind and showers that can get really frustrating. Anyway, nothing to complain, as there shouldn’t be anything below 0 degrees in Melbourne. (Or at least, in Melbourne CBD)

As you can see, I’ve nothing much to blog about actually, and my frequency of updates will get lesser (hopefully, I should have better things to do), but I’ll drop by to tell the world that I’m still alive from time to time.

Some random pictures of FOOD!

Steak + Fried Potatoes + Boiled Broccoli

A meal of balance diet, my dinner for the first weekend after I came back to Melb, all fully prepared and cooked by Chen Hao. Not bad right? (Oh no, he better not read this, after sure Syok Sendiri =P )

Home-cooked Bak Kut Teh

Cooked by … SmartPot? Haha. Pei Wen’s new asset brought back from M’sia. Ingredients consist of: Pork meat, mushrooms, packet of herbs, lettuce, hard-boiled eggs, carrots (which someone kept complaining that it shouldn’t be part of the dish), Erm, can’t remember what else.

That’s all for now (and sorry for making you hungry) …

Happy Birthday~!!

My first dedication is to Mr. Yew, turning 19 this year. Glad to see that you (and others) are having a great time in NUS. Remember, don’t miss home too much, because anytime I’m way further from home than you. Haha. Have a great semester ahead, we’ll all gather half a year later. =)

There’s nothing much I can give you right now, but there’s something interesting to share.

Remember this day? It was exactly 2 yrs + 1 day ago, back in year 2006!

Happy Birthday to Kian Wei~!!
Hope that you will enjoy your first birthday away from home. All the best!!

* * *

Next birthday baby on the list, will be Mei Shan, who’s turning 18 this year. Hehe, finally, we should bring you to Casino one day?

I guess, the only thing I can say is, thanks for everything …

For being around when I don’t know who to look for in uni. (Meishan!! Where are you??) For being just a phone call away when I need help, whether it’s related to academics or when I just need to rant or crap about anything. For spreading the HIGH-ness and pleasure around. And of course for providing your house when I need to hide away from the busy city. Haha.

I’ve to say sorry and paiseh when occasionally I also can’t help but to crap along when ppl start zat-ing you, but I’m sure you won’t mind right, afterall most of the time I treat you so well =P (or so I hope …)

Hope you have a great birthday for the rest of the day after you have had a good rest on my bed while I’m typing this right now =P.

Tagged

It has been some time since I’ve respond to these sort of tags, but since this is easy, and I’ve nothing better to do right now, so here I come.

Rules:
1. The rules of the game get posted at the beginning.
2. Each player answers the questions about themselves.
3. At the end of the post the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves a comment, letting them know they got tagged and to ask them to play and read your blog.

Starting time: 3.09pm (GMT+10)
Name: Jia Yen Lee (Oh well I’m in Aus)
Sister(s): Jia Yi
Brother(s): Tak-ada
Shoe size: The largest female size you can get in M’sia
Height: Somewhere around 165-167cm? Not too sure.
Where do you live: Now? Melbourne.
Favourite drink(s): Anything that tastes alright, but don’t really like soft drinks.
Favourite breakfast: I’m not sure. Bread and cereal doesn’t taste good anymore … maybe Nasi Lemak because I don’t have it here …

Have you ever been on a plane? Yes, and 8 hrs of Melb-KL seems to take forever.
Swam in the ocean? Ocean? No not ocean, along the beach only. I’m no risk taker.
Fallen asleep in school? Who in the world survived school without falling asleep before?
Broken someone’s heart? I think so …
Fell off your chair? Guess so, but not sure how many years ago … 5? 10? 15?
Sat by the phone all night waiting for someone to call? I’ve better things to do in between even IF I am really waiting for a phone call.
Saved e-mails? C’mon, which mail providers don’t automatically save emails now?
What is your room like? Table. Bed. Wardrobe. Heater. Windows. Whatever …
What’s right beside you? My mobile phone, water bottle, pencil case, clock, novel, lecture notes …
What is the last thing you ate? Lasagna in Union House
Ever had chicken pox? Nope. Hopefully never.
Sore throat? Duh…?
Stitches? Nope. Lucky girl …
Broken nose? How do you break a nose?

Do you believe in love at first sight? Maybe. Donno.
Like picnics? Hehe yes why not??
Who was the last person you danced with? I don’t know. Can’t even remember when was the last time I danced … probably in Chinese Debate camp back in Form 4? *can’t remember who*
Last person made you smile? It’s a good day and I’ve been smiling hence I can’t remember who. Technically it should be Mei Shan since she’s the last person I saw.
You last yelled at? Can’t remember …

Today did you…
Talk to someone you like? Nope. Who do I like anyway?
Kissed anyone? Nope.
Get sick? Nope. I’m perfectly healthy right now.
Talked to an ex? Apa tu ex? I mana ada ex?
Miss someone? Yes. It’s hard not to miss people when you’re in a foreign land …

Best feeling in the world? Happy. Excited. Grateful. Contented.
Do you sleep with stuffed animals? I wish I have one with me here, but it doesn’t really matter. Haven’t been sleeping with those toys for a very long time.
Who do you really hate? Nobody has offended me to the extent that I’ve to hate them yet …
What time is it now? 3.25pm

Randoms
Is there a person who is on your mind right now? Nah. My brain’s tired, no energy to think of anyone.
Do you have any siblings? This question has been asked above right?
Do you want children? Guess so. Probably.
Do you smile often? Yes, as long as I’m not in that “lost” state.
Do you like your hand-writing? Acceptable.
Are your toenails painted? Nope. Can’t be bothered.
Whose bed other than yours would you rather sleep in? It’s not the matter of whose bed, it’s the matter of how comfortable is the bed …
What colour shirt are you wearing? Which layer?
What were you doing at 7:00pm yesterday? Having dinner.
I can’t wait till? Not too sure, not anticipating anything right now …
When did you cry last? Good question. Can’t remember. The last time I was EMO. When was that again?
Are you a friendly person? I think so… I hope so …
Do you have any pets? Nope.

Where is the person you have feelings for right now? No idea.
Did the last person you held hands with mean anything to you now? Does that include shaking hands?
Do you sleep with the TV on? Not like I’ve a TV in my bedroom.
What are you doing right now? Doing this crappy tag. Duh?
Have you ever crawled through a window? Yes! But that was probably 10 years ago.
Can you handle the truth? Everyone has to.
Are you closer to your mother or father? Both
Who was the last person you cried in front of? *Recalling …* can’t remember.
How many people can you say you’ve really loved? Uncountable. I spread love to deserving people around. Talk about 博爱. Haha. =P
Do you eat healthy? Maybe not up to mom’s standards back at home …
Do you still have pictures of you and your ex? No ex, no pic, ex-crush maybe …
Have you ever cried because of something someone said to you? Yes
If you’re having a bad day, who are you most likely to go to? Friend.
Are you loud or quiet most of the time? Somewhere in between, it really depends on where, when and with who … (so unpredictable?)
Are you confident? So-so. Still building up my confidence level.

5 things I was doing 10 years ago..[1998]
Studying Standard 3. (What else …?)

5 things on my to-do list today:
Online. Eat. Celebrate someone’s birthday. Relax. Print lecture notes for tomorrow.

5 snacks I enjoy:
I don’t snack much …

5 things I would do if I were a billionaire:
Invest. Donate. Spend like there’s no tomorrow. (Promote economic growth!) Haha.

5 places I have lived in:
Setapak, Bandar Utama, Taman Tun, Melbourne … where else … maybe you can count in Chong Hwa hostel (3 camps in 2005 = 7 nights)

5 jobs I’ve had:
Student (the longest ever without pay), dad and mom’s typist, hang around dad’s office doing some basic stuff (typing, photostating, fax, filing, invoicing …?), nothing else much.

5 people I tag:
As usual, I don’t tag people. 3 quarter of my blogroll don’t even update their blog, so why bother to tag people anyway? LOL. Just do it if you feel like it …

Virus Attack!

Unfortunately, my computer has been attacked by some unknown virus named Virus Apache Mereng. I started searching for it online and come to realize that most of the articles about it are in Malay? Only then I figured out that the virus is possibly originated from Indonesia. There’s this article here about it, but the steps to eliminate the virus didn’t work for me.

My situation now is (after reading through the article above):

1) C:/ApacheMereng.js and C:/AuToRuN.inf can no longer be found in my computer. Which is supposed to be a good thing.
2) But I can’t find anything named gpedit.msc anywhere in my computer, and definitely not in System32, hence I have no idea what are the following steps about.
3) And Folder Options is still missing from my Control Panel!
4) Can’t enter my Local Disk C: from My Computer. The only alternative I’ve found is to use open Windows Explorer through another drive (let’s say, D: Drive) then click to C: at the left column.

Geez. Maybe I shouldn’t complain. At least everything else of my laptop is still functioning normally.

Anyone out there can help?

Stalker?

Imagine receiving an email with only one sentence that says,

“U live at xxxxxxxx, studying BComm Yr1 Sem 2 & member of mubss”

That’s all. No hi, no self-introduction, nothing, just THAT. What ya think? And I don’t even know this guy in person!! Although I know this person is sort of my friend’s friend, but then, isn’t there any better way to communicate and get to know one another? Don’t you think such a phrase gives a “I know everything about you, beware” creepy feeling??

Now I don’t even feel like replying the phrase above. What does the sender expect from a reply? Shocked? Impressed? Amazed? Freaked out? Mana tau …

By the way, I don’t live at where this person thinks I do. By just always appearing at a place doesn’t necessarily have to mean I live there right? Hoho.

P.s. Ehh, your friend arrr … =P

P.p.s. It’s always safe to use a different email account rather than your MSN email for official purposes.