Officially Graduated

A short update.

The moment one of the invigilators said 'All students, you must stop writing now unless you have an 'Entext' indicator marked on your student ID, you have 30 more minutes' tells me that I've unofficially completed the Bachelor of Applied Finance of 3 years. For many of us inclusive of myself, going through more than 20 final exam papers, 50 assessments or more, the results lies within the four subjects released on 11th December 2010. Thank GOD, all of us passed and much more, we did better compared to last semester. I myself, manage to get 1 Distinction, 2 Credits and 1 Passed Level 1. Nothing to be surprised there except that I know I could have done better.

This tells me that most of my peers would be having their graduation ceremony on 20th December 2010, an event to remember. I, myself, due to some circumstances have to wait till 29th of March 2011 for the same event. On the event itself, I would picture myself cladded in silky black robes , a square shaped mortar board on my head and on my hand, I would be holding my certificate. With me, my family and few peers would be there congratulating me and a huge smile from ear to ear tells it all.

To end this, I'm proud of myself graduating without a single failure although I did not Aced all my courses but I did manage to get all the passing grades from HD (High Distinctions) to one disappointing (P2) Passed Level 2. All in all, I'm happy but not satisfied with my results. As the saying goes; "Humans were never satisfied with what they have".

Dreams and Society as it is

In amidst of the exam period, here goes my few hours reviving this blog where I should utilize it for last minute revision.

Humans, given a higher intelligent quotient (IQ) compared to other living lifestyles have the ability to dream of a better life and establish goals to live out those dreams. Think of it. We can look deep into our hearts and dream for a better lifestyle for the ones we cared; better financial position, emotional, physical or spiritual lives.



But what adds to the point; not only we could dream but we also could pursue those dreams. The question is how to pursue those dreams. That is, we could develop plans or strategies such as goal settings to achieve those dreams. The plans and strategies laid out does not mean that one can achieve it. It requires continuous actions and hard work, not just sitting by the window pane daydreaming (which I usually did).

What's my dream anyway? I'd probably told it a hundred times to many people who came across my life (okay, not so many). Simple as typing here or plain talking, my dream is to travel to a different country once every year, learn their culture or lifestyle. To achieve this dream, I know it requires a lot of money and time. An air ticket probably costs thousand of dollars. What's more, the living expenses too need to be taken into account. Knowing what my dream is, I've not seriously take any action to achieve it.


Less than 3 months, my life will erode into a new chapter. That is, I would be working, earning income; hoping to achieve my dream. I'm an Australian born Chinese who grew up in Malaysia and return to his homeland after 20 years (my circumstances probably happens to one in a million people). Thus, I've given the opportunity to experience the Malaysian culture. No offense or anything, I personally thinks that people in Australia are much more friendly compared to the people in Malaysia. Take an example, whenever, I make a purchase from a local supermarket, in Australia, the cashier in the counter would always ask 'How are you?'. These three words might not meant much to many people but it definitely put a smile on my face as it shows courtesy towards others. Even strangers would have a quick chat with you when you're in a public transport.


On the other hand, I clearly remembered at the end of last year when I just came back to Malaysia for semester break where I went to a local supermarket in Malaysia; helping my mum with groceries. I placed the groceries on the table and what I saw was most the cashiers carry sour faces. I know it's always better when we are opposite of the counter but the whole purchase process definitely leaves an imprint in my heart telling me how unfriendly this society it is. What would foreigners think when they make purchase from local supermarkets in Malaysia as well?

Life can only be understood backwards,
but can only be lived forwards.

Anyway, the final hurdle for me begins on Tuesday and ends on Thursday. I'm fully prepared not...

P.S, it's 33 degrees today and my whole body is burning up, can't concentrate of studying and kept me thinking that its hot (Should have barricade myself in the university instead).

Final Exam

Here it is, after three years in this undergraduate program, result lies within these three exam papers. Most of them started or even completed their exam but I've got to wait till 23rd till my first paper. Never been looking forward to complete them as soon as possible for the past three years.

Then again.... a new chapter of life awaits me.

Out Sick Today

For the first time in this year, my cough prolong till now since last Thursday night. It's getting worst this morning. After washing my face, I tried to cough out all the phlegm as usual but today, blood came out. Looks like I've damaged my throat too much. Guess it's time to eat more healthy food, avoid fried and spicy food for now. Maybe this adds up to another reason for me to skip today lecture and tutorial. What's more, I've not fully prepared for this week answers as well.

Well, I don't mind waiting for your medicine for a year =).

- I'm getting sick and tired of doing anything half-way -

Procrastination

It's here again. Procrastination strikes again after knowing that I had 2 assignments extended for this week. I'm even so lazy to finish up my weekly tutorial homework. It's the final semester for me already and all I need is motivation!!!



Should I laze myself in Adelaide for the coming mid semester break or should I travel to Melbourne for AUD 140.00 inclusive of accommodation and food for 5 days?

Goodbye

Its already the mid of August. This means the due date of assignments are just a couple of days ahead. What's more, I could also see that the trees outside my window have begun to sprout leaves as it wasn't as cold as before. On the 11th of August, this day , one of my housemate is officially graduated as a degree holder in UniSA. This prove to be one of his happiest day of his life after putting so much effort or not for the past 3 years. Thus, he will be leaving for good to his country.

His presence will definitely be missed; his shouting across the room while playing online game, laughter when watching drama, random high fives, freestyle cooking, lame jokes and the list goes on.

I woke up early this morning today and glanced across his room. Some unnecessary things were left behind which occupies a little space in the room. It felt a little unfamiliar to me as every time I enter the room, his room was much more like a rubbish bin to be.

Anyway, good luck to Lim Seng Kheng for his future undertakings.

- May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand. -

Dream

A short one,

Classes started for 2 weeks already and I'm still like being in the holidays. Maybe because assignments were not due yet or maybe I'm still being as lazy as ever. Anyway, I had this dream last 2 or 3 days ago. The worst nightmare in my entire life. It ain't scary but depressing. I know it will happen to me someday in the future. Thus, I must be strong to face it.


- The difference between school and life is that in school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson. -

First Week

With my first week of final semester almost over, one more class left tomorrow, it was much better than I thought at first. My first class was Macroeconomics lecture where it was superbly boring and I can only focus for about 10 minutes whereas the tutorial was the totally opposite. Surprisingly, I am the only student who is doing final year or semester among others. Most of them are studying Applied Finance as well.

Next, it was Exploring Digital Age. The subject seems interesting but not the lecturer himself. He dragged a little too much on each slide where it gets pretty boring at the end. Corporation Valuation Risk Management was not bad either, hoping to get at least a credit in summing my total marks with various help I got. Tomorrow, let's see Small Business Financial Management!!!

During this period of time, many people would ask me where am I heading after graduating. Most of them already had their plans. I've just chatted in MSN with a friend where she seems to have applied a job for her future as an audit (good and happy for her) even though she will be graduating at the same time with me.

Me? Actually, my plan is to go back to my hometown in Melbourne and takes up a Master program where I give myself a maximum completion of 2 years. Then, I will get a job and a car (hopefully, a soul mate as well). I don't think this might go according to my plan because one said that "The best plan is not to have a plan at all". This is because things may not go according to the plan and will shattered our hopes. Therefore, I always go by the flow, taking careful small steps at a time.

- Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. -

Hi My Sweetheart

First class starts in few hours time. Time passed really quick. With just a few more months time, it's time for me and most of my peers graduate. Half of me don't want that to happen while my other half wants to finish it as soon as possible. I really envy those who knows what they wanted to do after graduation. I, myself does not know which path to take after this. Will it be the working life or continue to pursue Masters?

Timetable for this semester. 3 days of classes in a week only! Yay or Nay?
I came across my high school friend's blog and heard a song from the playlist where it happened to be the theme song for a taiwanese drama. Then, I went over to youtube and watched it. It's really good and I finished it in 2 days (14 Episodes). Yes, it's not surprising that I watch Taiwanese drama.

海派甜心 / Hi My Sweetheart - Starring Show Luo and Rainie Yang.

The drama starts of with Show Luo as Xue Hai as a certifiable dork when he first arrived in Hangzhou. After his schoolmate Rainie Yang as Bao Zhu saved him from bullying, she became his first love. Then, a misunderstanding caused them to lose contact when she moved back to Taiwan. He thought she dumped him. So he transformed himself from a dork to a hunk in order to seek revenge.

The drama is super funny and I liked the way Show Luo act especially watching him in Corner With Love. Never noticed how cute Rainie Yang is with small mole on the right of her cheeks and her awesome bangs until this drama. Maybe I too should act as a nerd for the first week of classes, wearing big specs and mushroom hair, buttoning all the buttons on my shirt. Change it to the totally opposite after that. Looked something like the music vidoe of Bigbang - Last Farewell. A nerd in the university and the total opposite by night. Hahaha...

Also, went to Hoyts in Norwood with my housemates for Inception as its awesome. Mind-blow movie, probably one of the best in 2010.
Great plot although its a little confusing at first, awesome characters and superb original storyline.

The Last Semester

Dear readers,

Sorry for my absence for past few weeks. Semester 5 results came out on the 17th, around 4.30a.m. and lady luck was on my side again where I managed to pass all my subjects. Hopefully, the same thing will happen again in December.

I had been rotting most of the time at home for the first time in the holidays. Yes, rotting as in sitting in front of my computer and do nothing or even useless stuffs. A lifeless month I say. However, one thing that made me happy is today. A friend all the way from US came over here to visit me and it ease my boredom a little. Probably I should start searching for a job as well because I've only had three days of classes in a week.


Anyway, finished watching Koizora (Love Sky: A Sad Love Story). I great drama with awesome storyline, theme song and acting. I'd rate it second to 1 Litre of Tears and will probably download the movie as well (because Aragaki Yui is in it).

-Dance like noone is watching.
Love, like you've never loved before.
Sing, as if nobody is listening.
And live, as if today was your last day. -

Unfair

Sometimes, some things happen in this world deem to be unfair to some people. I went over to the campus central in UniSA City West Campus to inquire about the exact graduation date for students whom completing their degree by the end of this year. They told me that the convocation on the 20th December 2010 will only cater for international students where else the one for local students falls on the following year, March 2011.

For that, I try to keep my hopes high where I sent an email to the graduations and records adviser asking for guidance and if they allow me to hold my graduation convocation with my friends. However, I got a reply the following day having the same answer as I got in campus central. Guess this is another disadvantage being a local student. I really wanted to graduate the same time as my peers and also, I wouldn't know my parents will be available if mine was on March.

Should I stay here till my peers graduated or fly to Melbourne and look for a part time job while waiting for a university to accept my application of Masters program or should I fly back to Malaysia for a holiday and work part time as soon as I complete my final semester? I do not know yet.

Holiday =)

The moment I complete the final paper, Market Research of my semester five in UniSA, I knew this semester would definitely put a smile on my face through the result in a few weeks time. Finally I've come to face the easiest semester where I had not subjects to worry about after each semester where I would feel down for at least one paper. However, it's still too early to celebrate it but I'm eighty percent sure I've done better compared to my previous semesters.

Even the torrent speed was happy too, peaking about 400kb per second. Currently watching Samurai High School and it was hilarious!!!

I'm still thinking about going to Melbourne but I guess it's too late since the air tickets were all so expensive. Well, there's not much in Melbourne too, it's just more happening, bigger and more people. If I'm there, I will be shopping around. What else should I do in this holiday since I'm not going traveling interstate? Should I get myself some new clothes? It's been quite some time since I spend on clothing. Harbour Town? Rundle Street? Tea Tree Plaza?

Congratz to C.N.Blue for their second Mutizen. Current song in my head; Love Light. It feels lovely and joyful listening to the rhythm of the song.

힘내!

A short update

Having done one paper, two left for me before wrapping up this semester. Felt comfortable after completing the the previous paper, Portfolio Fund Management as it wasn't that tough after all.

Anyway, Nickhun from 2PM and Victoria from f(x) is on WGM (We Got Married), another variety show I'm currently watching. Watched the first episode this morning and its totally not disappointing. Catching up with JoIn (Adam Couple), YongSeo Sweet Potato Couple) and NickToria (Foreigner Couple) for now!!!

Jo Kwon and Ga In

Yong Hwa and Seo Hyun

Nickhun and Victoria

For JoIn: http://www.youtube.com/user/t2ssubs
For YongSeo: http://www.youtube.com/user/rundevilrunsubs3
For NickToria: http://www.youtube.com/user/xxxxxxxxxxxxxzzzzzxx

Currently listening to

Ready?

3 days consecutively in the library from 11.00a.m. till 11.00p.m. resulting in...

My cheat sheet for a finance subject. With no formula given, we were allowed to bring in an A4 size paper with either hand written, typed or both to the final examination. Stuffed everything learned for 14 weeks into this piece of paper just for the 3 hours examination.

First paper, Project Fund Management on 24/06/2010, 9.00a.m (less than 24 hours). I'm not fully prepared yet, still blogging. May Lady Luck be with me this time again.

- Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow -

Path to Success or Failure?

At the age of 12, I was told by my classroom teacher that the final exam, UPSR held end of the year is just a ticket to high school. After reflecting back, it seems that this will be my final year of being an undergraduate student. Time passed really fast. I could even remember enrolling in the university, alone by myself without any help or guidance.

How did I even ended up being here I wonder? My high school journey ends with my worst result although there were no failures. Regret was the only word left imprint on my feeling at that time. Regret not choosing the right stream enrolled in. Nevertheless, it was all over. The journey continues with unaccountable numbers of programs available in the universities. I then asked myself, 'What am I good at?' I looked at my personal skills and found nothing.

I looked up at my father, a businessman and I regarded him as a successful man although the days he were home were limited. Without much thinking, I too took the same path enrolled in Taylors Business Foundation Program. Surprisingly, the English placement test took me to the second class, March 1.2. Never expected I did well or maybe its just that others did not put effort in completing it thinking it was just a waste of time.

After completing the Program with a bunch of awesome people, I began to wonder what should I enroll in UniSA where I originally plan to do a twinning program of 2+1. The choice was tough between Marketing, Finance and Accounting. I do not want to repeat the same mistake I once did when I was 15. With Accounting out due to various reason, I took the a choice where there were the least people enrolled in, Finance.

The last few days were cold enough till it dropped to 2 degrees

Finally 20,000 score!!














Anyway, Good Luck for those sitting for their finals!!

The Last Goodbye

Hello people,



The tile of this post says it all where this would be my last public blog post till end of this semester. Recently, I've been really unproductive in my studies which results in grades slump some of my assessments. Therefore, I need to wake up now and start catching up with the area of studies which I'm weak on. Hopefully, I will be able to achieve my desire grade which needs at least two Credits for this semester.

Did winter came early? It seems that the temperature these days falls to minimum of 7 and maximum of 20 degrees. Also, this contributes to my laziness in waking up. It's such a joy sleeping under the cold weather cuddling in my own blanket and doing nothing. I could do this almost a whole day long with just watching drama on my laptop too.

Currently watching Invincible Youth


Okay, off to uni and later on battling with 3 assignments before the exam in about a month time.

여보세요

Dear readers,

It seems I have left out this blog once again due to busy schedules and sometimes, I just too lazy to blog. The mark of autumn nearly ends where I could see leaves on trees began falling turning brown and falling to the ground out from my room's window. Also, the temperature these days marking between 12 to 20 degrees.



It seems that I had gained some weight over the past two months. Definitely need to exercise once again but the weather here is preventing me to do so. Last year when I was here in Adelaide, I woke up about 7.00 in the morning with great determination to exercise but now, all I do is sit in front of my laptop and surf the net. Even in Malaysia, I used to jog around my house are in the evening.

“If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear.” (Winnie the Pooh, 1999)

Recall

Dear family, friends and readers.

I'm currently in the middle of my study break which last 2 whole weeks. Time seems to pass real quick where 1 week in Gold Coast and Brisbane just passed without touching any of my lecture notes. This means that I've only had 7 more days to complete 2 assignments.

Anyway, I won't post anything about my trip to Gold Coast and Brisbane here. Instead, it will be about what happened the week before. Waking up around 7 in the morning proved to be the toughest thing to do for most of us daily. However, I'm different from many of these youngsters where I could sleep at anytime in the night, even after drinking sessions and wakes up before 8.00 a.m.

One of the very first thing I check when I woke up was the weather forecast. Marking a single digit temperature means something like winter in here, Adelaide.


Did webcam with sis and a close friend. Huge time difference really makes hard for people to communicate. I'm lucky that my parents were in Malaysia where the time differences is only 1 and a half hour.

cr: sis's blog

However, when a person is in US and another in Australia, its day there and night here.


Off to finish my journal article.

Of...

Of sleepless nights and increasing stress level.

I just had one of my most scary dream of this year last week. Although it seems stupid and it was in the past, I felt extremely scared and was down till the bottom. Guess what happened? I failed most my subjects in high school. Here's something that amazed most readers.

When I was in secondary school during form 4 and 5, I was enrolled to science stream and I flung most of science and add maths. This contributes to me grabbing a fourth or fifth place in my class from the bottom every term. Until then there was once I was grounded for a period of time to reflect what my mistakes are by my parents. Believe it or not, it up to you guys. Therefore, I always tried to keep the word fail out from my dictionary.



Sleepless nights were coming back too where waking up almost every hour takes place. Is it because of the weather or my brain is thinking too much? I do not know myself.

Anyway, 2 assignments due in the same day on next Monday and I had just gunned down one 2 days ago. Next one to come, I realize although it was easy, it took me few hours only manage to complete 800 out of 1500 words. Anyone can tell me how?

Discovery

Discovered a new talent in Youtube



Sungha Jung (who will be having a performance tour at the age of 13)


Okay, off to bed now

Evolution

As many of you already know, I'm part of S♥NE, a fanboy of SNSD (A korean 9 girl group band) . Thus, I have been following up their news and updates often. The latest concept, entitled "Black Soshi" follows up a dark concept of them.

Actually, I just wants to share their picture here
Debut days


The recent dark concept


Can't wait for their Music Video of this concept tomorrow.
All right, off to Global Experience and Professional Development assignment now. Have not touch a single lecture notes today. 12 hours just passed by like that...

Been A While

It's been quite some time since I left this blog untouched, unvisited, but not forgotten. Time seems to be ticking faster than expected especially when there are things going on. The mark of my fifth semester in UniSA (University of South Australia) begun 2 weeks ago.

It should be autumn by now as leaves began to dry up and the temperature marked between 15 to 25 degrees average a day. The new house at Norwood was great as well except that we are still bidding the fridge on ebay. All in all, it was much better when I first came here last year.

However, assignments begun to pile up and I've recently constructed an assignment timetable. It covers a total of 11 assignments compared to having 9 of them in my previous semester. Thus, I will be starting them by today as there will be 2 due on the same day, 29th of March.

That's all for now I'll start of with my assignments and will be heading to uni around 6.00p.m. for MYSA (Malaysia Student Association) Welcoming Night for dinner and some games.

Short One

A short one.

Went over to ss2 Murni with two of my friends for dinner. Never expected to meet one my Taylors Business School Foundation classmate after 3 years (I think) and lucky there is 3 seats just nice for us. Also, saw one of the famous blogger I frequently read, fourfeetnine just right opposite me (or is the person have almost the same resemblance? She is really tiny!!!! Then went over to Jusco Sunway where we thought of buying a bottle of wine. However, the store was closed as we reached there around 10.20p.m. Then we head to my friends house and finished up his Bacardi Superior and mahjong till 3.00a.m.

Current songs on my playlist

My Kpop Idol Group, SNSD - Oh!


And TaeYang - Wedding Dress

1 Litre of Tears

It's been quite some time since I left this site rot by its own. Nevertheless, I'll post more often here once landing in Adelaide which will be in less than a month time.

Have any of you come across the term "spinocerebellar degeneration"? It is a terrible disease where the cerebellum of the brain gradually deteriorates the person's nerves gradually to the point where the victim cannot walk, speak, write, or eat. A cruel disease, as it does not affect the mind in the least.


Based on a true story, One Litre of Tears is about the life story Kitou Aya (1962-1988) a girl who had an incurable disease called Spinocerebellar Degeneration Disease (also known as SCA type 2; spinocerebellar ataxia type 2)at a young age of 15. Although the girl in the drama - Ikeuchi Aya, lived in the 21st century, her character was based on Kitou Aya's life, how she struggled and fought her disease and how she wrote her deepest thoughts until the last day she could hold a pen. Before she died, her writings were published including the poems she wrote while she is staying in a school for the disabled. This gave new hopes to people who suffers the same disease as she did and soon Aya received letters of appreciation and thanks from those people. At the age of 25, she succumbed herself into a sleep where she could no longer feel any pain.
The book that later followed entitled “One Liter of Tears" has sold over 1.1 million copies.

Source; http://wiki.d-addicts.com/1_Litre_no_Namida

I know its quite slow for me to notice this drama as it came out in late 2005 and I just finished watching it last week. Probably one of the best japanese drama I've watched so far. Upon reaching episode 6 till the end of the series, my eyes were watery. Looking at how she struggles in her daily life taught me to appreciate everything I have now and not to be greedy, demanding for more.

Some of my favourite quotes from the drama
- Why did the disease choose me? I cannot carry it, if it’s just for the word “fate”.

- “As I think about the past,
the tears will come out.
Reality is too cruel, too brutal.
I don’t even have the right to dream.
As I think about the future,
the tears will come out again.”

- Even though I have been hurt before by those heartless glares this also helped me to understand that around me, there still exists some gentle glares. Therefore, I definitely won't run away. That's what I'll do. Definitely. Always.

Review of the drama can be found in http://www.jdorama.com/drama.959.htm