Photos from Madame Tussauds......Good looking guys and girls... the stars!
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
1st rejection
3rd year students have it hard over here. We spend two sem getting all the credits we need so that one can devote oneself to writing the graduation paper during the 4th year. However, one is also required to spend the 3rd year either job-hunting, or preparing for grad school.
I am still so uncertain whether I want to work or continue studying. I'm already behind the official job hunting schedule, cos over here, they hire by bulk a year in advance, for everyone enters the company in April only on the year we graduate. Weird system I know. Anyways, I am so so lost that I even have trouble with internship applications. Just got my 1st rejection today *sob sob*
This is going to be a tough winter...
I am still so uncertain whether I want to work or continue studying. I'm already behind the official job hunting schedule, cos over here, they hire by bulk a year in advance, for everyone enters the company in April only on the year we graduate. Weird system I know. Anyways, I am so so lost that I even have trouble with internship applications. Just got my 1st rejection today *sob sob*
This is going to be a tough winter...
Monday, November 13, 2006
carrefour rocks!
Yes, Carrefour, the French supermart absolutely rocks ^_^ Going to Carrefour for us deprived people over here is like going for an outing, rain or shine...lolz ... Finally last Sat, we went to Carrefour, and the French ppl who came along declared us to be in France. *laughs* I guess it's like the Amerians with Cosco (I have seen it too, believe me!). I wonder what would make M'sians like that, perhaps mamak stores? LOL
Back to the subject of Saturday. Well, we got dinner there(two whole chickens!), red wine, cider, and my French friend Joan got his ingredients for a French dessert! He made us a Bordeaux speciality, something similar to the tarte tartin. It tasted great, but he forgot the whipped cream!!!!
So we had loads of fun, cooking, eating, and we even ended the evening with poker, ha! Was my first time, it was loads fun. Next weekend I want to go for karaoke, and we've got another dinner lined up already...hohoho...
moral of d story? Great fun, but yours truly fears that she has put on just a bit of weight from that night..... (I can imagine reactions now...)
Back to the subject of Saturday. Well, we got dinner there(two whole chickens!), red wine, cider, and my French friend Joan got his ingredients for a French dessert! He made us a Bordeaux speciality, something similar to the tarte tartin. It tasted great, but he forgot the whipped cream!!!!
So we had loads of fun, cooking, eating, and we even ended the evening with poker, ha! Was my first time, it was loads fun. Next weekend I want to go for karaoke, and we've got another dinner lined up already...hohoho...
moral of d story? Great fun, but yours truly fears that she has put on just a bit of weight from that night..... (I can imagine reactions now...)
Thursday, October 12, 2006
aucun subjet
hellos!
Looking at my last post... it has been almost a month! wow... time flies. can't believe that I am now back in wonderful Japan and on top of it, classes have begun..yucks! haha...
The winter semester is always business and business and business. The lecturers just don't care that students are trying to recover from 2 months of idling... Can't believe that I even had an exam at the end of the summer hols! Darn my faculty for their weird tastes.
Good news for me: less classes this sem! yippie! but more work...boo! well, must be a balance somewhere. At least technically, I now have more time to work, more time to procrastinate, more time to.... no ideas.. maybe I might actually make more effort to go out, if the weather agrees with me. haha!
Speaking of new sem, new students! The yearly cycle for the exchange students. Seems that there are some rather interesting people this time round. I've only met the French speaking people (typically me, lolz. Gotta practice all the time now!).
And lastly, happy belated birthday Su! I know that it's a week late..sorries about that! hope it was great ^_^
signing off, J
Looking at my last post... it has been almost a month! wow... time flies. can't believe that I am now back in wonderful Japan and on top of it, classes have begun..yucks! haha...
The winter semester is always business and business and business. The lecturers just don't care that students are trying to recover from 2 months of idling... Can't believe that I even had an exam at the end of the summer hols! Darn my faculty for their weird tastes.
Good news for me: less classes this sem! yippie! but more work...boo! well, must be a balance somewhere. At least technically, I now have more time to work, more time to procrastinate, more time to.... no ideas.. maybe I might actually make more effort to go out, if the weather agrees with me. haha!
Speaking of new sem, new students! The yearly cycle for the exchange students. Seems that there are some rather interesting people this time round. I've only met the French speaking people (typically me, lolz. Gotta practice all the time now!).
And lastly, happy belated birthday Su! I know that it's a week late..sorries about that! hope it was great ^_^
signing off, J
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
The last leg of the race
I think I deserve to take part in the Amazing Race, I am sure that I will be able to compete in that without much problems. Heck, might even win!
Can't believe that I am almost at the end of my travel, 7 long glorious weeks of wandering (almost) around Europe. Just the other day, I realised that I've actually taken all possible modes of transportations! Planes, trains, subways, trams, funiculars, boats, cars! You name it and I would have done it already. I even managed to use all 3 of Paris's airports! Crazy. Yes, indeed when I look back at what I have done, I can't believe I actually did them.
Am now in England. Can't even remember the time I started wanting to come here. It is like a dream to be here. Visiting monuments and areas of names that I know so well but yet have never been to is just a fantastic experience. I only wished that I had enough time, energy and money to visit Stratford-upon-Avon, Stonehenge, Oxford etc. I will have to come back here another time. For now I am contented to be just in London, to see the Phantom, to visit Madame Tussauds (absolutely amazing!), the British Museum. The best part? NO language problem, yeah! lolz... brilliant!
Photos of Venice below, check it out!
cheers, J
Can't believe that I am almost at the end of my travel, 7 long glorious weeks of wandering (almost) around Europe. Just the other day, I realised that I've actually taken all possible modes of transportations! Planes, trains, subways, trams, funiculars, boats, cars! You name it and I would have done it already. I even managed to use all 3 of Paris's airports! Crazy. Yes, indeed when I look back at what I have done, I can't believe I actually did them.
Am now in England. Can't even remember the time I started wanting to come here. It is like a dream to be here. Visiting monuments and areas of names that I know so well but yet have never been to is just a fantastic experience. I only wished that I had enough time, energy and money to visit Stratford-upon-Avon, Stonehenge, Oxford etc. I will have to come back here another time. For now I am contented to be just in London, to see the Phantom, to visit Madame Tussauds (absolutely amazing!), the British Museum. The best part? NO language problem, yeah! lolz... brilliant!
Photos of Venice below, check it out!
cheers, J
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Norway 25th-30th Aug
Norway.... land of Vikings and of trolls... of terrible tales and heroic voyages. Also a land of fjords and wonderful sceneries that only New Zealand can rival with.
Bergen is Norway's 2nd largest city, after Oslo. But it is so different from Oslo. It seems that Bergens to not consider themselves to be part of Norway.... or so the tour guide said as we took a quick bus tour around the city's attractions. Must be the region thing, which is not at all uncommon in Europe.
So here are some photos to titilate your senses... and a quick note to the last few photos on food... in order... whale meat, reindeer, and moose. Yes, you have read it correctly... those 3 are Norway's specialities... ^_^
Yours trolly.... J
Bergen is Norway's 2nd largest city, after Oslo. But it is so different from Oslo. It seems that Bergens to not consider themselves to be part of Norway.... or so the tour guide said as we took a quick bus tour around the city's attractions. Must be the region thing, which is not at all uncommon in Europe.
So here are some photos to titilate your senses... and a quick note to the last few photos on food... in order... whale meat, reindeer, and moose. Yes, you have read it correctly... those 3 are Norway's specialities... ^_^
Yours trolly.... J
Friday, September 08, 2006
Ciao!
ITaly... Venice... canals... gondolas... After a month in Paris, and a quick tour or Norway, I finally made it to Italia....
Venice is gorgeous. And why shouldn't it be? With great sunny weather that reminds me of home, and after the coldness of France, what a welcomed change. 7 of us, a small house to ourselves for 3 days 2 nights. What wonderful liberty!
Between riding on the vaporatti (water buses), strolling down the well trodden and narrow streets of Venice, being part of the 20 million visitors that come to Venice each year, can't say things aren't great. However, one must be highly aware of pigeons (+ pigeons poo) at St Mark's square!! Standing still/ seating still regardless makes one perfect pigeon's poo's target... as yours truly have discovered.
The downside of Venice? IT is sinking... and amongst all its beauty, there is an air of fatiguity that one cannot not miss. Being back in Florence, and having to choose between the Italian cities that I have been to (which is not a lot, just Rome to make it 3), I must say I like Florence the best.
BUt other than that, I was in good company, a wondeful guide and friend who made my short trip excellent and memorable. Thanks Marc!
Venice is gorgeous. And why shouldn't it be? With great sunny weather that reminds me of home, and after the coldness of France, what a welcomed change. 7 of us, a small house to ourselves for 3 days 2 nights. What wonderful liberty!
Between riding on the vaporatti (water buses), strolling down the well trodden and narrow streets of Venice, being part of the 20 million visitors that come to Venice each year, can't say things aren't great. However, one must be highly aware of pigeons (+ pigeons poo) at St Mark's square!! Standing still/ seating still regardless makes one perfect pigeon's poo's target... as yours truly have discovered.
The downside of Venice? IT is sinking... and amongst all its beauty, there is an air of fatiguity that one cannot not miss. Being back in Florence, and having to choose between the Italian cities that I have been to (which is not a lot, just Rome to make it 3), I must say I like Florence the best.
BUt other than that, I was in good company, a wondeful guide and friend who made my short trip excellent and memorable. Thanks Marc!
Friday, August 11, 2006
Bonjour!
Hey guys...
sorry for just not writing... don't know what I do with my time but it is definitely not enough. I need 48hrs a day, seriously.
Oh well, not to waste more time, just a quick update for the last 4?5? months.
Third year 1st semester came and gone in a flash. Met lots of great people, studied a bit, partied a bit, had exams and stuff. Farewells. The usual usual. A difficult year as I am just seriously was to lazy but will havta buck up now.. just a bit...
And now moving on to August!!!! Recent new.. finally..
Am back in France....YEAH!!! Still hating the french keyboard, seriously, y can't the world just use one same keyboard... drives me crazy with all d typo errors i make.
Enrolled into language school... this time in a university in Paris... it's nice here. I like Paris. I think I wanna spend a long time here... Anyways, classes r so-so cos they r just a bit too easy due to some disputes over class organisation... darn the office... but am just gonna take it as revision...
Photos will be posted soon... when I find more time... it's cold here for summer, kinda like Japan autumn. I'm very much busy freezing myself atm ^_^
If u need to get hold of me, leave me comments or email me.
until next time...
sorry for just not writing... don't know what I do with my time but it is definitely not enough. I need 48hrs a day, seriously.
Oh well, not to waste more time, just a quick update for the last 4?5? months.
Third year 1st semester came and gone in a flash. Met lots of great people, studied a bit, partied a bit, had exams and stuff. Farewells. The usual usual. A difficult year as I am just seriously was to lazy but will havta buck up now.. just a bit...
And now moving on to August!!!! Recent new.. finally..
Am back in France....YEAH!!! Still hating the french keyboard, seriously, y can't the world just use one same keyboard... drives me crazy with all d typo errors i make.
Enrolled into language school... this time in a university in Paris... it's nice here. I like Paris. I think I wanna spend a long time here... Anyways, classes r so-so cos they r just a bit too easy due to some disputes over class organisation... darn the office... but am just gonna take it as revision...
Photos will be posted soon... when I find more time... it's cold here for summer, kinda like Japan autumn. I'm very much busy freezing myself atm ^_^
If u need to get hold of me, leave me comments or email me.
until next time...
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Update: Skiing
Well, I know I promised these photos a long time ago...but once again, being the busy me... sorries! Well, anyways, photos from my skiing trip in Kita-Shiga, Nagano!
Went with a bunch of people, first time skiing, fell so many times.... luckily the bruises weren'T that bad... if not, no one would want me anymore.... sob!*chuckles*
Here you go! BReathtaking scenes.....................
Monday, February 27, 2006
Hokkaido
Ok, time to update my blog....it's the end of FEb already...can't believe how time flies. First update: Hokkaido. The Snow Festival was terrific! THe sculptures...amazing...huge....unbelievable.... the food? swell... the beer? wordless... wish you all were there as well... but don'T worry, here are some photos ^_^
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
"Forget the year party"
THE Japs have a tradition of having forget-the-year parties during the year end, to mark that the year has come to an end, that it's time to reminisce about the good times and forget the bad things in that year. My circle had it as well, and it was a lot of fun. An all-you-can-eat-and-drink yakiniku (bbq)! So here are some photos of the Jap version of bbq......in a restaurant mind you, not outside!!!
ps. This should have been posted before the Christmas one.....but too lazy to change so....hehe
last post of the year?
Oh well...Christmas came and left....so did my 21st. Can't believe that I'm officially legal in every (i think) single country in the world! WOW!
Didn't go to church on Christmas Day *gasps*. Kinda overslept...hehe... I had planned a Christmas cum birthday bash for that night in the dorm, and the turnout was great, almost 20 people! It's a small lounge next to my room, so if more than 10, it's already a nice cosy place. I managed to decorated that place with my pareo cloths (those things are just wonders!!) and lots of candles and yellow light. nice setting don'T u think?
In a nutshell, it was great fun, a good balance between foreigners and Japanese, good food (it was potluck) and great music (by me, of course ^_~) Here are some photos...not all of them are well taken as the lighting wasn't that good, and the flash kinda spoilt the ambience, but just for a feel on how I spent Christmas this year. For a first time in J-land, it has been a great one ^_^
Sunday, December 25, 2005
Happy Christmas!
Dearest Everyone!
Happy Christmas! The year end is finally here! For all those who are back home, have all the fun on behalf of me too, ok? Your thoughts shall keep me warm in this cold country... ^_~
A big thank you to everyone who has made my life worth living, you all know who you are, thank you for being such wonderful friends. Love ya all to death!!As this year ends and a new year approaches, come what may people, I will be here still for all of you!!!
Have a great Christmas, may God give you a double triple x100 doses of blessings!!
love, joycie
Happy Christmas! The year end is finally here! For all those who are back home, have all the fun on behalf of me too, ok? Your thoughts shall keep me warm in this cold country... ^_~
A big thank you to everyone who has made my life worth living, you all know who you are, thank you for being such wonderful friends. Love ya all to death!!As this year ends and a new year approaches, come what may people, I will be here still for all of you!!!
Have a great Christmas, may God give you a double triple x100 doses of blessings!!
love, joycie
Monday, December 19, 2005
Be-earliered Christmas Party in the dorm
hmmm
more photos!!
actually, the christmas pary was on the same day as the dance party. the dance party was in the afternoon while the other one was of cos, at night.
photos were actually taken after it was over, just to let u all see some of the folks that i hang out with.
dance party
alright...some waltz...cha cha cha...move right, take a step back...!!
my circle's annual dance party.... oh, did i mention that I'm doing ballroom dancing? ^_^ here are some photos from the party on the 11th last week.
i've no idea how the photos order's going to be. just a brief explaination.
1. Klara, Kirsty and me
2. Photo of the four pairs for the christmas waltz presentation
3. us on the train, exhausted.......
"Sugar Daddy? I'm a sugar man." - Nikhil
cold cold cold
well, even if i don't write, i could at least upload some photos.... thinks me ^_^
here, here; well said!! LOL
so here are some....from my hike up to Mt.Takao 3 weeks ago.... nice big group of foreigners.... the essense of globalisation...
Sunday, November 06, 2005
.......
Couldn't really figure out a topic, but they insist that I put one, so..... :) It's November already! ENd of the year! Yikes!! Right now I'm more worried on surviving the next few days, weeks, months to even care which year I'm living in...boo...
Sometimes I don't know what to write. Probably a brain defect on my part. I never say anything intelligent anymore, can't spell for me life, and really, I've no idea what I'm thinking about as I write this. OH well, one of those "moments".
Each time I hear Alanis's That I would Be Good, I wonder if I'll ever be that. Inner demons are scary monsters that pry on your sanity. I would give anything to not succumb, or maybe not. Temptations are awfully tempting, wish I didn't make so many promises to not give in...gah.
What's wrong with me?
I wish i knew. Someone answered nicely that there's nothing wrong with me, it's the whole world that's screwed up....hmm...thought to ponder. Maybe I shld do a huge survey and incoporate it as one of the many "social studies" material. Kill two birds with one stone, yeah!
If u stayed with me till the end of this, thank you for ur time, hope it wasn't a waste. Great stuff :-)
Sometimes I don't know what to write. Probably a brain defect on my part. I never say anything intelligent anymore, can't spell for me life, and really, I've no idea what I'm thinking about as I write this. OH well, one of those "moments".
Each time I hear Alanis's That I would Be Good, I wonder if I'll ever be that. Inner demons are scary monsters that pry on your sanity. I would give anything to not succumb, or maybe not. Temptations are awfully tempting, wish I didn't make so many promises to not give in...gah.
What's wrong with me?
I wish i knew. Someone answered nicely that there's nothing wrong with me, it's the whole world that's screwed up....hmm...thought to ponder. Maybe I shld do a huge survey and incoporate it as one of the many "social studies" material. Kill two birds with one stone, yeah!
If u stayed with me till the end of this, thank you for ur time, hope it wasn't a waste. Great stuff :-)
Monday, October 24, 2005
a passing note
OH gosh, before I knew it, it's been 2 weeks since I last wrote. Can't believe it. Time sure flies, too much for my liking...psh!
Quick update: life's a bitch. But then again, what's new about it eh. Some ppl has ben asking me about my MSN "coffee and cigarettes" line, so I'll answer them now. NO, am not smoking, although sometimes I do wish that I could just do that. Now I know why ppl says that stress makes a person want to smoke more. But no worries, I am not going to be doing that, so you can all breathe. As for coffee, can't drink that, and no change it that, so that's that. The line came from a movie "Coffee and Cigarettes". It's a rather interesting film, you might wanna give it a short. But be warned that it's a rather long black-and-white thing, you might get bored off your pants halfway through....
Major books atm? "Le Suicide:Etude de Sociologie" by Emile Durkheim. Ppl over here have been giving me rather strange looks when they see me reading this book. No, am not a suicide fanatic(might have suicide tendencies...?!), it's actually my textbook. It's a classic sociology book, thus it's a must for socio majors to read it...yeah..ok..whatever. Not progressing much, but have to admit, it's one rather interesting book. Try it when you're bored, if not, stay clear away fr it...
Oh well, back to class...Spanish class was canceled, that's why I've got time to write. Hitting French next....brr...
cheers folks!
Have a great week, wherever you are!!
Quick update: life's a bitch. But then again, what's new about it eh. Some ppl has ben asking me about my MSN "coffee and cigarettes" line, so I'll answer them now. NO, am not smoking, although sometimes I do wish that I could just do that. Now I know why ppl says that stress makes a person want to smoke more. But no worries, I am not going to be doing that, so you can all breathe. As for coffee, can't drink that, and no change it that, so that's that. The line came from a movie "Coffee and Cigarettes". It's a rather interesting film, you might wanna give it a short. But be warned that it's a rather long black-and-white thing, you might get bored off your pants halfway through....
Major books atm? "Le Suicide:Etude de Sociologie" by Emile Durkheim. Ppl over here have been giving me rather strange looks when they see me reading this book. No, am not a suicide fanatic(might have suicide tendencies...?!), it's actually my textbook. It's a classic sociology book, thus it's a must for socio majors to read it...yeah..ok..whatever. Not progressing much, but have to admit, it's one rather interesting book. Try it when you're bored, if not, stay clear away fr it...
Oh well, back to class...Spanish class was canceled, that's why I've got time to write. Hitting French next....brr...
cheers folks!
Have a great week, wherever you are!!
Sunday, October 09, 2005
*closer*
THAT should be the film of the week.... Just finished watching Closer, the film with Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts and etc. It's quite good actually, definitely a discussion film. Well, I personally like it, so there... it's my recommendation for the week.
Putting that aside... my week, has been hell. What a mess. Ever since returning here, I find one obstacle after another, one letdown after another. Seriously, if I'm asked to name the worst period of my life, I would say that NOW's a good answer. Other than my complusory classes being set at the same time, (I ended up "discussing" with the admin to change my schedule which resulted to nothing, so guess I'll have to hang out there more...grrr) I've also got a killer timetable to compliment it. And on top of that, my personal life ain't that great either, and my eating and sleeping habits have also jumped off the roof. I feel like I'm waging war with myself and my life... How typically normal.... Welcome to my life... any takers?!
So, what are my options? No idea. Study harder? Sure, to my grave. Yeah, life's a bitch but than again, life has always been one. IF you're wondering how I became so pessimistic and dark, well, welcome to the new side of me, sorry it took me so long to show ya all...psh...
So, it's all good, or it's all going to be good?! We shall see...
--Try lying for a change; it's the currency of the world.--
Jude Law in Closer
Putting that aside... my week, has been hell. What a mess. Ever since returning here, I find one obstacle after another, one letdown after another. Seriously, if I'm asked to name the worst period of my life, I would say that NOW's a good answer. Other than my complusory classes being set at the same time, (I ended up "discussing" with the admin to change my schedule which resulted to nothing, so guess I'll have to hang out there more...grrr) I've also got a killer timetable to compliment it. And on top of that, my personal life ain't that great either, and my eating and sleeping habits have also jumped off the roof. I feel like I'm waging war with myself and my life... How typically normal.... Welcome to my life... any takers?!
So, what are my options? No idea. Study harder? Sure, to my grave. Yeah, life's a bitch but than again, life has always been one. IF you're wondering how I became so pessimistic and dark, well, welcome to the new side of me, sorry it took me so long to show ya all...psh...
So, it's all good, or it's all going to be good?! We shall see...
--Try lying for a change; it's the currency of the world.--
Jude Law in Closer
Friday, October 07, 2005
Europe Photos
Finally got the Europe photos up!!!! IT's in my Yahoo photos thingy. Access is by email invite only, so you've gotta drop me a note if you want to view it.
cheers!
joycie
cheers!
joycie
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Photo.
Just realised that I've never shown you guys any pictures of Marc. So here. Us at St.Peter's Square, in front of the Basilica.
back to school
ever get sick of that phrase? after all these years, we still at the education sector.
Well, classes officially starts today... boo! This sem is going to be tough I believe, let's see how well I'll survive it. If I do horribly, then I'm going to suck the next to years too, since I can't handle the prologue, don't think I'll be able to handle the real thing!! *shvers*
yeah, yeah, that was my inner fear talking, sigh. Had to release it somehow before it ate me alive...scary thought...
Well, time for me to start revising my thai and italian... 3 straight periods of languages... i must be mad! but then again, when am i never not? ~_^
Well, classes officially starts today... boo! This sem is going to be tough I believe, let's see how well I'll survive it. If I do horribly, then I'm going to suck the next to years too, since I can't handle the prologue, don't think I'll be able to handle the real thing!! *shvers*
yeah, yeah, that was my inner fear talking, sigh. Had to release it somehow before it ate me alive...scary thought...
Well, time for me to start revising my thai and italian... 3 straight periods of languages... i must be mad! but then again, when am i never not? ~_^
Monday, September 12, 2005
weekend in Paris
There's this book written by a Sophie something English woman titled "Weekend In Paris". The excitement of partying on a boat, meeting a guy and so on just seems rather possible and far fetch at the same time. Somehow, I did wonder if my first weekend would be like that, but then again, reality bites. boo
But, that aside, I did spend a rather nice weekend. Sightseeing included Le Jardin de Tuileries (Garden of Tuileries), le tour Eiffel, Arc de Triompe and Champs-Elysees. Well, they were all on the same 5km long street! It starts from the Lourve, but that's for today, one whole glorious day in the Lourve. Yippie!
Went to the movies too. Man, so much cheaper than Japan, but can't beat home though. Well, can't complain too much either, although I do wish that they would stop the free-seating nonsense.
Did I ever mention that french food is fabolous but they serve in too large a portion? I know it should be "do as the Romans do", but heck, I just can't stomach that much of good food!! "Lucky" Julien ends up eating for me, guess the way through a guy's heart is his stomach?! *lool Lucky me...!
Oh well oh well, time to get moving on. Will never get to the Lourve if I seat here writing all day, now would I? :p
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
oh yeah!
did i mention that i went to Geneva as well? oh, it was so sudden. We were on our way to Annecy, and the highway takes us past Geneva, and Julien's dad just went: "oh, why not go to Geneva as well?" and voila... i was there for probably like 30mins.... just to take the picture of the symbol of Geneva, the "jar d'or".... madness!!
still ALIVEEEEEEEE
Yo people! By now I think some of you would have
1.recieved my long email
2.slaved through my long email
2.thrashed my long email
well, either way, i won't get mad, so no worries =) i just hate you from a distance, it's ALL good folks!
YEs, Europe is fabulous, France is great, Italy was even better. And no, no one is supposed to repeat what I just said.
Can't believe that it's already my 4th week here. Time flies so fast that I don't want it to fly more!!! urgh...! Miss you all loads, wish all of us were here together instead of just me you know. Screw the language, we'll be fine regardless.
ANyway, it's my last week in Lyon, will be heading off to Paris on Friday. More visiting around... =) can't wait...
Until then, I'll leave you guys with some photos... or it just one?!
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
don't be a hypocrite in front of me!!
I've never beeeeeen so pissed off.... as far as I can remember. On monday, I gave a presentation on fansubbing, it works, legality etc.(for all those who dunno, i think i wrote about it a couple of months back...go check).
Now, during the Q&A, I was seriously bullied.. boo! Instead of asking me questions about fansubbing, I was bombarded with questions about how to stop people from downloading those fansub episodes. I kept on repeating that no law will be able to successfully stop people from doing so, that it all depends on the individual. But no, bloody classmates, 2 actually, insistently argued back on how it's useless, but yet proceed to give me suggestions on how to stop them. ARGH... I was so ticked off! Best part? They admitted downloading those things also. If I had a clearer head then, I would have said: IF you really want to stop people from ripping of the internet, why don'T you be the example? ARGH...WASTED.
Note to all: Fansub is considered illegal, hence on general, only unlicensed anime will be fansubbed. A licensed anime is defined as having its distribution rights bought by a foreign company, in most cases, an American company, since the US is considered to hold the biggest market. The purpose of fansubbing is to allow anyone to have access to subtittled animes currently shown or only available in Japan. Thus once some company outside of Japan buys its rights and distribute it, fansubbers usually stop fansubbing that particular anime.
Lesson of the day:
1.don't contradict yourself
2.don't be a hypocrite in front of me.
3.don't tell me what to do if you don'T do it yourself.
If you can't comply with these, then piss off.
If you didn'T get what I was on about, it's fine. Just that t's already wed but I'm still pissed. Had to release it somewhere....
Now, during the Q&A, I was seriously bullied.. boo! Instead of asking me questions about fansubbing, I was bombarded with questions about how to stop people from downloading those fansub episodes. I kept on repeating that no law will be able to successfully stop people from doing so, that it all depends on the individual. But no, bloody classmates, 2 actually, insistently argued back on how it's useless, but yet proceed to give me suggestions on how to stop them. ARGH... I was so ticked off! Best part? They admitted downloading those things also. If I had a clearer head then, I would have said: IF you really want to stop people from ripping of the internet, why don'T you be the example? ARGH...WASTED.
Note to all: Fansub is considered illegal, hence on general, only unlicensed anime will be fansubbed. A licensed anime is defined as having its distribution rights bought by a foreign company, in most cases, an American company, since the US is considered to hold the biggest market. The purpose of fansubbing is to allow anyone to have access to subtittled animes currently shown or only available in Japan. Thus once some company outside of Japan buys its rights and distribute it, fansubbers usually stop fansubbing that particular anime.
Lesson of the day:
1.don't contradict yourself
2.don't be a hypocrite in front of me.
3.don't tell me what to do if you don'T do it yourself.
If you can't comply with these, then piss off.
If you didn'T get what I was on about, it's fine. Just that t's already wed but I'm still pissed. Had to release it somewhere....
what's on my head
after spending about an hour thinking on what to write concerning japanese immigration and identity, i'm really getting stuck, not to mention pissed. who would have thought that some japanese youths still believes in the pure blood thing?! come to think of it, i think somewhere else too was very much into all this pure blood shit. Must be that Draco Malfoy influence...humph!
apart from that, moving on to something less serious...
looks like the bd thingy shld be either on the 5th or 6th Aug. You guys need to let me know which date is better. We suggest potluck, and venue could either be my place, or Su's. Juni's another option too, but need to check with her. Yeah, you may crash the night. Oh yes, I need to know how many ppl can come, cos i would love to get everyone something, so either you let your presense known, or recieve no present! it's your choice....muahahahahahhahaa
i'll be back in 5 weeks! Cheers!!!!!!!!
apart from that, moving on to something less serious...
looks like the bd thingy shld be either on the 5th or 6th Aug. You guys need to let me know which date is better. We suggest potluck, and venue could either be my place, or Su's. Juni's another option too, but need to check with her. Yeah, you may crash the night. Oh yes, I need to know how many ppl can come, cos i would love to get everyone something, so either you let your presense known, or recieve no present! it's your choice....muahahahahahhahaa
i'll be back in 5 weeks! Cheers!!!!!!!!
Sunday, June 12, 2005
birthday bash!
Yo people!! Since we all turn 21 (ohmigosh, legally adult in every single country in the world.....) this year, regardless of the month, I think we should all celebrate in together in one big bash in august, when we all come back. What do you all think? Since it's a very special occasion, we shouldn'T miss the chance to celebrate it together. the probable dates are between august 3rd-10th. Please let me know what you think, and which day is good for you asap.......... you can leave it in the comment section and let me know.
well, stil more than a month away....but... hehe.... kinda getting excited about it, now that I know that YeanYik and Lifan will be back too! Plus Su and Cindy and WeiMing and me, GREAT!!!!!!
cheers!
well, stil more than a month away....but... hehe.... kinda getting excited about it, now that I know that YeanYik and Lifan will be back too! Plus Su and Cindy and WeiMing and me, GREAT!!!!!!
cheers!
Saturday, June 11, 2005
I scared myself
Yesterday has been an eventful day. It started out as any other normal day, classes in the morning, then lunch with Mei Yen, a CCC staff, and then we went to the gym together. Other than the rain because of typhoon #4, it was as normal as any other day.
So what happened? There I was, working out happily in the gym when my stomach started to ache (period pain). So i went to the bathroom to compose myself and when I got out, took one look at the mirror, took one more step, and passed out. Thank GOd that it was in the locker room, and a lady caught me before i hit my head on the floor. Thank God too that i met another friend by accident there, if not for her painkillers, I would have gone to the hospital!
Few things that I learnt from this: God is amazing! He provided me with friends that just happened to be there, and even sent me home. Wow. The other thing is that there's only one body, one JOyce, so if I don'T start being careful, I'll be.....(touch wood)
OH yeah, FYI, i'm fine now. Don'T end up like me people!! ^_^
So what happened? There I was, working out happily in the gym when my stomach started to ache (period pain). So i went to the bathroom to compose myself and when I got out, took one look at the mirror, took one more step, and passed out. Thank GOd that it was in the locker room, and a lady caught me before i hit my head on the floor. Thank God too that i met another friend by accident there, if not for her painkillers, I would have gone to the hospital!
Few things that I learnt from this: God is amazing! He provided me with friends that just happened to be there, and even sent me home. Wow. The other thing is that there's only one body, one JOyce, so if I don'T start being careful, I'll be.....(touch wood)
OH yeah, FYI, i'm fine now. Don'T end up like me people!! ^_^
Saturday, June 04, 2005
summer plans
I've finally managed to set the dates and stuff, yeah!! *applause applause*
GOod question Juni, now I can answer you.
Will be arriving in M'sia on 2nd August around 7-8pm. Guess will reach home after another 2-3hrs, so make it 11pm or so. YOu all may go ahead and ring me all ya like on the same day....!! hehe
I'll be leaving for Europe on 12th Aug, and will only be back on 20th Sept. I'll be leaving for Japan the following thursday, on the 29th.
Most, or all of you won't be around anymore in Sept, so I wanna meet up with you guys in Aug! Open up your timetable if you can for me, let me schedule an appointment somewhere k =) I don't care, find time for ME!! LOL
Oh yeah, might be heading to London for a few days around 9-12th Sept. Back in UK then? Let's see if we can work something there too. =)
Looking forward to summer with ya all!
Food! Shopping! More Food! hehe.... will be expecting you all to do it with me as well.. ^_-
GOod question Juni, now I can answer you.
Will be arriving in M'sia on 2nd August around 7-8pm. Guess will reach home after another 2-3hrs, so make it 11pm or so. YOu all may go ahead and ring me all ya like on the same day....!! hehe
I'll be leaving for Europe on 12th Aug, and will only be back on 20th Sept. I'll be leaving for Japan the following thursday, on the 29th.
Most, or all of you won't be around anymore in Sept, so I wanna meet up with you guys in Aug! Open up your timetable if you can for me, let me schedule an appointment somewhere k =) I don't care, find time for ME!! LOL
Oh yeah, might be heading to London for a few days around 9-12th Sept. Back in UK then? Let's see if we can work something there too. =)
Looking forward to summer with ya all!
Food! Shopping! More Food! hehe.... will be expecting you all to do it with me as well.. ^_-
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
and there it goes....
Well well, it took me quite a while to realise that i've not been blogging... My last entry was May 8th, seems ages ago.
During the past few weeks, I've had classes (oh duh!), went for a weekend dance camp and came back with a cold that's still giving me headache and fever.... psh... To top it off, I twisted my foot on monday while playing tennis, had to skip basketball on tues since I can't exactly run (thank God that it doesn't hurt anymore!), can i... argh.... damn unlucky this week... I wanna get well by tomorrow!!!!
Speaking of tomorrow, i'll be going for a Van Gogh exhibition... yeah! something to look forward to after being in bed for 2 days. No Kidding.
Oh yeah, for those who's overseas and will be coming back, or are already back, when are you guys leaving? I wanna know d dates.... most prob I'll b back on d 2nd of Aug, and leaving for Paris on d 12th, and only coming back after Sept 9th. Shld be heading for Tokyo around the 28th or 29th. It's d plan now, subject to changes due to loads of loose ends on my side.... *sigh* well, let me know so that I can catch up with u guys during my short week back home...
cheers!!! hoping to see you all soon!!!
During the past few weeks, I've had classes (oh duh!), went for a weekend dance camp and came back with a cold that's still giving me headache and fever.... psh... To top it off, I twisted my foot on monday while playing tennis, had to skip basketball on tues since I can't exactly run (thank God that it doesn't hurt anymore!), can i... argh.... damn unlucky this week... I wanna get well by tomorrow!!!!
Speaking of tomorrow, i'll be going for a Van Gogh exhibition... yeah! something to look forward to after being in bed for 2 days. No Kidding.
Oh yeah, for those who's overseas and will be coming back, or are already back, when are you guys leaving? I wanna know d dates.... most prob I'll b back on d 2nd of Aug, and leaving for Paris on d 12th, and only coming back after Sept 9th. Shld be heading for Tokyo around the 28th or 29th. It's d plan now, subject to changes due to loads of loose ends on my side.... *sigh* well, let me know so that I can catch up with u guys during my short week back home...
cheers!!! hoping to see you all soon!!!
Sunday, May 08, 2005
hiring time
Finally it's May!
It's supposed to be summer now, but it's still the springy weather that makes me wonder if summer will come. Well, I don't really like the extreme heat, as long as it's not too cold, and doesn't rain, then, now's great.
So, the big question: why am i hiring time? If there's time for hire, then i want! Things have picked up so much then 7 days just whizz by before i know it. Now i want more time to do my work, and also, to relax, catch some zzz, watch anime, read books, do nothing, hang out with friends etc. Things have become busier than i thought, but, i'm enjoying them. Well, make the most out of it right?
Wel, am a bit envious of those who are already in their summer hols (u know who you are...) not fair that you get such a long break.... =( but yeah, will be back home for a short while in aug, if all goes well. keep your fingers crossed!
cheers ppl.
It's supposed to be summer now, but it's still the springy weather that makes me wonder if summer will come. Well, I don't really like the extreme heat, as long as it's not too cold, and doesn't rain, then, now's great.
So, the big question: why am i hiring time? If there's time for hire, then i want! Things have picked up so much then 7 days just whizz by before i know it. Now i want more time to do my work, and also, to relax, catch some zzz, watch anime, read books, do nothing, hang out with friends etc. Things have become busier than i thought, but, i'm enjoying them. Well, make the most out of it right?
Wel, am a bit envious of those who are already in their summer hols (u know who you are...) not fair that you get such a long break.... =( but yeah, will be back home for a short while in aug, if all goes well. keep your fingers crossed!
cheers ppl.
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
a quick thinga-ma-bob
err...that word came from....little mermaid? it was in one of the songs, but no idea if spelling is correct or not... *shrugs*
yes, joyce+tennis is odd combo, but so is joyce+basketball. but joyce has been doing basketball for one sem, and will be doing it this sem as well...lol...
Tennis is fun. I finally managed to hit some balls, but man, i can't serve for my life...sigh... it either went out, our it won't go over the net. psh... but we had volley practices today, it was pretty cool. all i need is some control in strength and ball direction. easier said than done. weiming, how in d hell did u master tennis? must be all the swimming muscles working. i've got nil muscles at the moment... should head to the gym, i say. psh, more work for myself.
Dancing is fun! I can see Jo's head nodding in agreement. LOL. I'm no expert, only been to 2 lessons, but am damn enthusiastic about it... can't wait to get my dancing shoes. the only downside is that it costs 7000yen! that's about 70usd... ex huh... but, well, for all things there are sacrifices... ^_-
and before i sign off (bed's calling me....jooyceee) i've been good to myself by only taking 10 classes this sem, compared to the 18th that i had last sem. (applause). LOL the reaction i get when i tell ppl about my classes... my parents are cool, marc's one happy guy... don't think i'll hear "you're overdoing it joyce" this sem... yeah!!
and on that note... i'll go sleeep...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
yes, joyce+tennis is odd combo, but so is joyce+basketball. but joyce has been doing basketball for one sem, and will be doing it this sem as well...lol...
Tennis is fun. I finally managed to hit some balls, but man, i can't serve for my life...sigh... it either went out, our it won't go over the net. psh... but we had volley practices today, it was pretty cool. all i need is some control in strength and ball direction. easier said than done. weiming, how in d hell did u master tennis? must be all the swimming muscles working. i've got nil muscles at the moment... should head to the gym, i say. psh, more work for myself.
Dancing is fun! I can see Jo's head nodding in agreement. LOL. I'm no expert, only been to 2 lessons, but am damn enthusiastic about it... can't wait to get my dancing shoes. the only downside is that it costs 7000yen! that's about 70usd... ex huh... but, well, for all things there are sacrifices... ^_-
and before i sign off (bed's calling me....jooyceee) i've been good to myself by only taking 10 classes this sem, compared to the 18th that i had last sem. (applause). LOL the reaction i get when i tell ppl about my classes... my parents are cool, marc's one happy guy... don't think i'll hear "you're overdoing it joyce" this sem... yeah!!
and on that note... i'll go sleeep...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
latest anime..oh-la-la!
April, is known as the new term over here. It does not just mean school, it means everything else too....work, new projects, tv programmes etc. Well, TV's slightly off but usually, esp for anime, they try to end them in march and start afresh in April.
So, what's new? hmm... I only know of 2 - Ichigo 100% and He is My Master. Originally a featured manga for guys. Ichigo 100%'s manga is still being published. Well, that's not the point. Wanna know the story? Sure you do...
Ichigo 100% is about a guy and 5 girls. A plain looking guy who for some obscure reason, has 5, yes FIVE hot high school girls falling for him and fighting for him. LOL... Definitely a guy's dream...
He is My Master is even...A young rich guy, prob 14-15, with his 2 maids (it'll become 3 later). He's fav thing to do? Make his maids wear costumes that he designed. In other words, cos-play. Sigh...as if Harajuku is not enough already!
These kind of anime is only possible in Japan, me thinks. What thinks you? You'ld agree with me, no doubt yeah!
cheers to my supporters...LOL
oh yeah, if you'Re wondering why i'm writing about them, well, i had nothing better to do....yeah right...yeah, serious!
Anyone interested in anime??? *lelong, lelong* I'll recommend....muahaha
yes, yes, going nutters. time for bed. laterzzzz
So, what's new? hmm... I only know of 2 - Ichigo 100% and He is My Master. Originally a featured manga for guys. Ichigo 100%'s manga is still being published. Well, that's not the point. Wanna know the story? Sure you do...
Ichigo 100% is about a guy and 5 girls. A plain looking guy who for some obscure reason, has 5, yes FIVE hot high school girls falling for him and fighting for him. LOL... Definitely a guy's dream...
He is My Master is even...A young rich guy, prob 14-15, with his 2 maids (it'll become 3 later). He's fav thing to do? Make his maids wear costumes that he designed. In other words, cos-play. Sigh...as if Harajuku is not enough already!
These kind of anime is only possible in Japan, me thinks. What thinks you? You'ld agree with me, no doubt yeah!
cheers to my supporters...LOL
oh yeah, if you'Re wondering why i'm writing about them, well, i had nothing better to do....yeah right...yeah, serious!
Anyone interested in anime??? *lelong, lelong* I'll recommend....muahaha
yes, yes, going nutters. time for bed. laterzzzz
europe - vote
so ppl, i've got a lil' dilenma... should i go study in france for summer? or shld i just go and have fun? lol..i need d moolah man..... any donors?? lol
oh yeah, suggestions ppl, for which part of europe i shld go during my hol. florence is already on d list. rome is worth going..... oh yeah, romania sounds cool. long live dracula-land!!!!
suggestions suggestions!!!!!!!!!!!!!
oh yeah, suggestions ppl, for which part of europe i shld go during my hol. florence is already on d list. rome is worth going..... oh yeah, romania sounds cool. long live dracula-land!!!!
suggestions suggestions!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sports and diet
lol.....if i actually manage to diet....lol
but this sem will b fun, well at least sports class will b. doing tennis and basketball...!! hey weiming, din know that tennis is damn tough. i'll break my wrist someday. need to stop trying to swing d 250g racket like a badminton one. sigh....my arms ache.....ouch!! but hey, give me lessons next time? i wanna learn how to do a twist serve...lol....does it even exist...lol
joined d dance circle!!! yeah...it's on sun 2pm though, right after church. but it's fun. yeah...i'm happy..... =D
but this sem will b fun, well at least sports class will b. doing tennis and basketball...!! hey weiming, din know that tennis is damn tough. i'll break my wrist someday. need to stop trying to swing d 250g racket like a badminton one. sigh....my arms ache.....ouch!! but hey, give me lessons next time? i wanna learn how to do a twist serve...lol....does it even exist...lol
joined d dance circle!!! yeah...it's on sun 2pm though, right after church. but it's fun. yeah...i'm happy..... =D
Thursday, April 14, 2005
the weather and i
japan's gonna be a desert soon...
or so most of us felt since april. hot days + the occasional strong wind during the day, and cold winterish nights that just reminds you of the savana...not like i've been there before but, u get the picture. all we need now is sand and sand and some quicksand.
after that, comes a few days of cold winterish days and nights that rains non-stop. enough to put chills in ur bones and make u hibernate. what is wrong with spring??? grr....
and to top of the weirdness, joyce has started teaching chinese conversation, as a part time. yeah ppl, go buy toto, lotto, or whatever lottery that's near you. it's a private thingy, 9yr old kid, absolutely adorable. it's fun and good money. i need fun, fun and more fun this sem. time for partying and travelling!!!! (at least i hope so...psh..)
or so most of us felt since april. hot days + the occasional strong wind during the day, and cold winterish nights that just reminds you of the savana...not like i've been there before but, u get the picture. all we need now is sand and sand and some quicksand.
after that, comes a few days of cold winterish days and nights that rains non-stop. enough to put chills in ur bones and make u hibernate. what is wrong with spring??? grr....
and to top of the weirdness, joyce has started teaching chinese conversation, as a part time. yeah ppl, go buy toto, lotto, or whatever lottery that's near you. it's a private thingy, 9yr old kid, absolutely adorable. it's fun and good money. i need fun, fun and more fun this sem. time for partying and travelling!!!! (at least i hope so...psh..)
my first week
What a boring week...boring semester it will be....so i thought as i start my first week of 2nd year. geez, now that i've got most of my credits, i don'T need to take a lot of classes. it's a good thing, but heck, the classes that i wanna take seems to be at the worst hours, creating holes in my timetable...!! argh...... still fixing that problem at the moment. well, good news is that i've passed all my exams..yeah!!
so, what else have i been up too? slacking, would be the word of the week. as i cut classes out of my timetable, they are even days that i don'T need to go to uni!! good thing is that well, it's a hol of some sort, bad thing is that, it'S in the middle of the week, not a monday or friday....so no long weekends for me...boohoo!!
oh yeah, started to fansub yesterday. ??? u might think... Basically, i translate anime episodes from jap to eng, and together with the team, we hammer everything together to make a subtittled episode. people will download the finished episodes from the internet or through IRC. am discovering a new fun world out here. not like i'm getting paid or anything. it's fun, good jap practice, allows me to meet up with loads of ppl around d world who are anime lovers... amazing. currently doing translation check. fun fun fun!!
so, what else have i been up too? slacking, would be the word of the week. as i cut classes out of my timetable, they are even days that i don'T need to go to uni!! good thing is that well, it's a hol of some sort, bad thing is that, it'S in the middle of the week, not a monday or friday....so no long weekends for me...boohoo!!
oh yeah, started to fansub yesterday. ??? u might think... Basically, i translate anime episodes from jap to eng, and together with the team, we hammer everything together to make a subtittled episode. people will download the finished episodes from the internet or through IRC. am discovering a new fun world out here. not like i'm getting paid or anything. it's fun, good jap practice, allows me to meet up with loads of ppl around d world who are anime lovers... amazing. currently doing translation check. fun fun fun!!
Thursday, April 07, 2005
Sunday, March 06, 2005
the unfaitful
wow, it HAS been a while. looking back at my last blog. perhaps you guys have stop reading. who knows? i might have just lost my touch to blog, well, maybe just maybe.
Things has been rather messy and rather uninspiring on my end. from ending exams to finishing reports to having spring break, celebrating CNY and etc. Things seem to all come together and go together. *sigh* sure makes life loses direction. not that i've got much of it to complete about anyway.
so, what has been on my mind lately? hmm... too much yet too little. can't organise myself properly anymore. feels rather hollow-ish and empty. feel like a mechanical being with no sense in what i'm doing other than living each day like a routine. this is so un-hol like, but to be honest, i really don't have the will to do anything. no urge to move forward, nada. being stagnant has it ups and downs, and other i'm feeling ok with where i am now, i know, deep down that things are not supposed to be this way. all sense of enthusiasism seems to evade me. sometimes i wonder if i've become an empty shell. there is no more satisfaction in pursuing anything or getting anything done. just, as i've said, it's a routine to live with doing what is expected of me.
is this supposed to be life? i wonder.
Things has been rather messy and rather uninspiring on my end. from ending exams to finishing reports to having spring break, celebrating CNY and etc. Things seem to all come together and go together. *sigh* sure makes life loses direction. not that i've got much of it to complete about anyway.
so, what has been on my mind lately? hmm... too much yet too little. can't organise myself properly anymore. feels rather hollow-ish and empty. feel like a mechanical being with no sense in what i'm doing other than living each day like a routine. this is so un-hol like, but to be honest, i really don't have the will to do anything. no urge to move forward, nada. being stagnant has it ups and downs, and other i'm feeling ok with where i am now, i know, deep down that things are not supposed to be this way. all sense of enthusiasism seems to evade me. sometimes i wonder if i've become an empty shell. there is no more satisfaction in pursuing anything or getting anything done. just, as i've said, it's a routine to live with doing what is expected of me.
is this supposed to be life? i wonder.
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
releasing....
I am officially done with ALL my language papers!!!!!!!! yeah!!!!!!!!! err..if you guys are wondering why I'm so chirpy when I still have 4 more exams to go, well, those four are tough, but i'm glad to be done with the language papers. FYI, took a lil' bit too many of them this sem, had about 6 finals just on languages. nasty stuff they are....
well, later folks!! hasta luego! a tout a l'heure!!!
well, later folks!! hasta luego! a tout a l'heure!!!
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Life is Like a Boat
Words & music: Rie Fu
Nobody knows who I really am
I never felt this empty before
And if I ever need someone to come along
Who's gonna comfort me, and keep me strong
We are all rowing the boat of fate
The waves keep on coming and we can't escape
But if we ever get lost on your way
The waves would guide you thru another day
遠く息をしてる 透明になったみたい
(breathing at far, looked like it has become transparent)
暗闇に思えたけど 目隠しされてただけ
(you can think that it was darkness, but had only be blindfolded)
祈りをささげて 新しい日を待つ
(offering prayers, waiting for a new day)
鮮やか光る海 その果てまで
(until the limits of the glowing shiny sea)
Nobody knows who I really am
Maybe they just don't give a damn
But if I ever need someone to come along
I know you would follow me, and keep me strong
My current inspirational song. 'nuff said.
Nobody knows who I really am
I never felt this empty before
And if I ever need someone to come along
Who's gonna comfort me, and keep me strong
We are all rowing the boat of fate
The waves keep on coming and we can't escape
But if we ever get lost on your way
The waves would guide you thru another day
遠く息をしてる 透明になったみたい
(breathing at far, looked like it has become transparent)
暗闇に思えたけど 目隠しされてただけ
(you can think that it was darkness, but had only be blindfolded)
祈りをささげて 新しい日を待つ
(offering prayers, waiting for a new day)
鮮やか光る海 その果てまで
(until the limits of the glowing shiny sea)
Nobody knows who I really am
Maybe they just don't give a damn
But if I ever need someone to come along
I know you would follow me, and keep me strong
My current inspirational song. 'nuff said.
Sunday, January 16, 2005
stressing out
this is the time of the year that i hate. thankfully, it only happens twice a year. what am i jumbling about? exams! silly. what else drives you to the wall?? being in uni means exams and final reports, presentation etc etc etc. Gosh, how i miss the high school times. those were definitely easier moments.
at the moment, i've started an anime-watching marathon to de-stress myself. it's working great, but i'm slacking so much that i should panic, and i will, soon. *sigh* blogging's another good way, but, too lazy to access the net at times, so all ya folks out there who take the time to read my blog, a very very big sorry to ya all!!!!!!!!!!
and now, back to the things that i'm supposed to do.... >_<
at the moment, i've started an anime-watching marathon to de-stress myself. it's working great, but i'm slacking so much that i should panic, and i will, soon. *sigh* blogging's another good way, but, too lazy to access the net at times, so all ya folks out there who take the time to read my blog, a very very big sorry to ya all!!!!!!!!!!
and now, back to the things that i'm supposed to do.... >_<
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
landslide
i took my love, i took it down
climbed a mountain and i turned around
and i saw my reflection in the snow covered hills
'til the landslide brought it down
oh, mirror in the sky
-what is love?
-can the child within my heart rise above?
-can i sail thru the changin' ocean tides?
-can i handle the seasons of my life?
i don't know.....
well, i've been afraid of changin'
'cause i've built my life around you
but time makes you bolder
even children get older
and i'm getting older too
oh, take my love, take it down
climb a mountain and turn around
-and if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
well the landslide will bring it down
-and if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
well the landslide will bring it down
the landslide will bring it down
Fleetwood Mac's song. Fell in love with it the first time I heard it. Somehow, it just appeals. The lyrics fit. Just a good song to reflect on.
Drop me a note if you want a copy of the song.
climbed a mountain and i turned around
and i saw my reflection in the snow covered hills
'til the landslide brought it down
oh, mirror in the sky
-what is love?
-can the child within my heart rise above?
-can i sail thru the changin' ocean tides?
-can i handle the seasons of my life?
i don't know.....
well, i've been afraid of changin'
'cause i've built my life around you
but time makes you bolder
even children get older
and i'm getting older too
oh, take my love, take it down
climb a mountain and turn around
-and if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
well the landslide will bring it down
-and if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
well the landslide will bring it down
the landslide will bring it down
Fleetwood Mac's song. Fell in love with it the first time I heard it. Somehow, it just appeals. The lyrics fit. Just a good song to reflect on.
Drop me a note if you want a copy of the song.
Friday, December 24, 2004
Christmas Eve
Guess the time is finally here, a much anticipated day, where folks attend church in the morning, gather and be merry during the night over huge christmas dinners.... oh the pounds!! *sigh* being a girl sucks
most of u guys would have known by now that i'm back home. christmas in japan is just not possible! sorry that i did not mention it earlier, but well, just me doing things my way.
for the first time, i feel old. shopping is a chore, nothing seems to work right, my mind's constantly on things that i have to do, never allowing myself to relax. wonder if age is finally catching up on me? could be. guess i'm finally growing up. this time of the year always held a double meaning for me. it just does
for all you folks who take the time to read my rather uninteresting blog during this time of the year, i wish u a very happy christmas, and that God will, by His Grace and Timing, show you His Will, and grant you your heart's desire. Have a blessed time.
with love.
most of u guys would have known by now that i'm back home. christmas in japan is just not possible! sorry that i did not mention it earlier, but well, just me doing things my way.
for the first time, i feel old. shopping is a chore, nothing seems to work right, my mind's constantly on things that i have to do, never allowing myself to relax. wonder if age is finally catching up on me? could be. guess i'm finally growing up. this time of the year always held a double meaning for me. it just does
for all you folks who take the time to read my rather uninteresting blog during this time of the year, i wish u a very happy christmas, and that God will, by His Grace and Timing, show you His Will, and grant you your heart's desire. Have a blessed time.
with love.
Monday, December 06, 2004
All I Want For Christmas is.....
song playing: all i want for christmas(olivia olson; ost love actually)
My christmas wish-list. Every year, i'm sure u guys wonder at what to get for me (i think). So I've decided to make it easier for you guys..... aren't I nice? All together now.... THANK YOU J!!
So folks, ready? ^_^
1. air ticket home
2. excellent Japanese skills
3. for good friends (includes all my efforts to communicate with d jap ppl here)
4. to be myself, in one whole piece, minus all stress and everything else that bugs the shit out of me and make me miserable
5. better motivation to do things, rather than my current pathetic efforts to force myself
..................
......... yeah folks, think u might be able to help me find those things? Nah... absolutely kidding, those are much more in d self department than in the "we-can-buy-for-you" department. If u've made it here so far, then u get to see my real list.... =)
1. to go home for christmas and bd (this still doesn'T change!)
2. to meet up with my best pals and yarn with them for hours
3. to thank God that i've made it through another year; for everything that I've went through and got through, priceless lessons in life
4. to thank my family for their wonderful love and support
5. to thank my wonderful friends who have stuck with me through this year's up and down, tears and laughter, joy and sadness.....
6. to tell my friends that i'll be here for you guys too if u ever need me. just one phone call away. screw d distance eh.
7. to tell u all that i love u all to death, don't u ever dare forget it!!!!!!!!! 永遠都会！
well, that's about it. this year, for me, it's about remembering the people who have made an impact in my life, who have taught me new things, gave me a better understanding into what friendship is all about, deeper meaning into life.... guess all I want to say is that, i've already got the best presents, and they r u guys.
love loads, J.
ps. However, presents are still accepted u know. and no, u r not allow to forget my birthday in anyway.....won't friend u anymore if u do!!!!!!!!!
pss. was joking for d 2nd line. (^_-) u all know how i feel about my bd....
My christmas wish-list. Every year, i'm sure u guys wonder at what to get for me (i think). So I've decided to make it easier for you guys..... aren't I nice? All together now.... THANK YOU J!!
So folks, ready? ^_^
1. air ticket home
2. excellent Japanese skills
3. for good friends (includes all my efforts to communicate with d jap ppl here)
4. to be myself, in one whole piece, minus all stress and everything else that bugs the shit out of me and make me miserable
5. better motivation to do things, rather than my current pathetic efforts to force myself
..................
......... yeah folks, think u might be able to help me find those things? Nah... absolutely kidding, those are much more in d self department than in the "we-can-buy-for-you" department. If u've made it here so far, then u get to see my real list.... =)
1. to go home for christmas and bd (this still doesn'T change!)
2. to meet up with my best pals and yarn with them for hours
3. to thank God that i've made it through another year; for everything that I've went through and got through, priceless lessons in life
4. to thank my family for their wonderful love and support
5. to thank my wonderful friends who have stuck with me through this year's up and down, tears and laughter, joy and sadness.....
6. to tell my friends that i'll be here for you guys too if u ever need me. just one phone call away. screw d distance eh.
7. to tell u all that i love u all to death, don't u ever dare forget it!!!!!!!!! 永遠都会！
well, that's about it. this year, for me, it's about remembering the people who have made an impact in my life, who have taught me new things, gave me a better understanding into what friendship is all about, deeper meaning into life.... guess all I want to say is that, i've already got the best presents, and they r u guys.
love loads, J.
ps. However, presents are still accepted u know. and no, u r not allow to forget my birthday in anyway.....won't friend u anymore if u do!!!!!!!!!
pss. was joking for d 2nd line. (^_-) u all know how i feel about my bd....
Yeah!
Song in my head: Usher's Yeah!
Finally the Japanese Language Proficiency Test is over. I have a feeling that I'm not even going to scrap through it... so says the little voice in my head. But, regardless.... time to not worry about it until 1. results come out 2. if i take the exam again...
It's been a gorgeous day today. Was expecting rain but God does answers prayer.... yeah! As my senior said, it was more like summer than winter, with a high of 23, i think. Pity I had to spend the whole morning and half of the afternoon indoors, stuck to the desk working on the papers. Yes, it's plural, there were 3 papers!
Am just so happy and relived that it's over, for now. Time to get some other reports and homework out of the way....it'll be christmas soon!!!!!! another 20days to it, and if 21 days..... anybody wanna make a guess what's on in 21days fr now? ^_-
Finally the Japanese Language Proficiency Test is over. I have a feeling that I'm not even going to scrap through it... so says the little voice in my head. But, regardless.... time to not worry about it until 1. results come out 2. if i take the exam again...
It's been a gorgeous day today. Was expecting rain but God does answers prayer.... yeah! As my senior said, it was more like summer than winter, with a high of 23, i think. Pity I had to spend the whole morning and half of the afternoon indoors, stuck to the desk working on the papers. Yes, it's plural, there were 3 papers!
Am just so happy and relived that it's over, for now. Time to get some other reports and homework out of the way....it'll be christmas soon!!!!!! another 20days to it, and if 21 days..... anybody wanna make a guess what's on in 21days fr now? ^_-
Monday, November 22, 2004
Moments in Life
"I will talk and Hollywood will listen....." so sings Robbie Williams. Have you ever heard this cd? It's fabulous.... Well, definitely not the usual Robbie, but if you like something jazzy, something old... this is definitely a good one.
What a long weekend. Between friends visiting, meeting up with seniors and juggling studying plus my uni's festival... it does take its toll. Good thing that classes only begin on wednesday. However, it has been a great weekend. Movies, and more movies.... even watched Gigli. Not the greatest movie ever made, but still watchable, to a certain degree. Well, when you want something that doesn't make you think but yet make you laugh, perhaps this might do it for you.
Admist all the things I did, I found my thoughts wondering, wishing and hoping for certain things that I know with certainty that would not come to pass. So question: Ever felt the same way as I do? An email reached me today with the first line "There are moments in life when you miss someone so much that you just want to pick them from your dreams and hug them for real!" This sentence sums up my emotional state, my desire with such accuracy that it's unsettling. Moments like this, you become this emotional void. I can literally feel that hole inside me, and that is not a nice feeling at all. Something's missing.
And on that note, I return to my little corner and perhaps there, will be able to find some clay to patch up the hole.......... wish me luck!
What a long weekend. Between friends visiting, meeting up with seniors and juggling studying plus my uni's festival... it does take its toll. Good thing that classes only begin on wednesday. However, it has been a great weekend. Movies, and more movies.... even watched Gigli. Not the greatest movie ever made, but still watchable, to a certain degree. Well, when you want something that doesn't make you think but yet make you laugh, perhaps this might do it for you.
Admist all the things I did, I found my thoughts wondering, wishing and hoping for certain things that I know with certainty that would not come to pass. So question: Ever felt the same way as I do? An email reached me today with the first line "There are moments in life when you miss someone so much that you just want to pick them from your dreams and hug them for real!" This sentence sums up my emotional state, my desire with such accuracy that it's unsettling. Moments like this, you become this emotional void. I can literally feel that hole inside me, and that is not a nice feeling at all. Something's missing.
And on that note, I return to my little corner and perhaps there, will be able to find some clay to patch up the hole.......... wish me luck!
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
My confession ??!!
"It has been almost 3 weeks since my last......" ^_-
Well well, time flies, doesn't it? It is already the 6th week of classes, and soon, next weekend actually, it will be the uni's annual festival aka open day. But that's another story, that is if I ever decide to write, hehe.
I've come to realised that I have neglected my spritual life, very much. I just can't seem to summon the energy or will to go to church nowadays. If not for a promise that I made to my friends, I would not have gone. tsk tsk indeed. Much as I know that fellowship is an important part in our lifes, I just don't seem to fit in anywhere. Even in school. Grrr..... why can't I communicate with my classmates is really something that is starting to bug. WIth the cliches popping up all over, I wonder which group should I choose? Hmm... perhaps none.
I am told that I'm studying too hard. If only my efforts are reflected in my results! Unfortunately for me, other than looking extremely tired and being totally anti-social cum dissappeared altogether, my results are definitely not bucking up. Perhaps I should just stop making so much effort. *sigh* what a dilemma!
Right, enough talk about me. Everything is ALL good, regardless.
Well well, time flies, doesn't it? It is already the 6th week of classes, and soon, next weekend actually, it will be the uni's annual festival aka open day. But that's another story, that is if I ever decide to write, hehe.
I've come to realised that I have neglected my spritual life, very much. I just can't seem to summon the energy or will to go to church nowadays. If not for a promise that I made to my friends, I would not have gone. tsk tsk indeed. Much as I know that fellowship is an important part in our lifes, I just don't seem to fit in anywhere. Even in school. Grrr..... why can't I communicate with my classmates is really something that is starting to bug. WIth the cliches popping up all over, I wonder which group should I choose? Hmm... perhaps none.
I am told that I'm studying too hard. If only my efforts are reflected in my results! Unfortunately for me, other than looking extremely tired and being totally anti-social cum dissappeared altogether, my results are definitely not bucking up. Perhaps I should just stop making so much effort. *sigh* what a dilemma!
Right, enough talk about me. Everything is ALL good, regardless.
Thursday, October 21, 2004
Rain rain go away
I am utterly sick of typhoons. It's Typhoon no.23 (the current record). Although I must say, I've actually only experienced 2, but that's enough to last a year, at least! My shoes got utterly drenched. I think if there was any strong wind, then, with or without umbrella, I will be utterly soaked to my skin. Thankfully, however, God has been so far so kind.
Moving on... How have I been? Oh, not to bad, so-so. Can'T find the space for "just great" in my dictionary yet, unless you want it said in a sarcastic kind of way... There's this huge among of workload that I'm just struggling to finish every week, while on the other side of the scale, there's this bottomless pitt of boringness that just zaps my motivation away. I am slowly losing time for myself. It's scary, cause no matter how little time I steal for myself, either it's for some music, some non-academic related reading etc, I never feel rested anymore. There's this sense of urgency and dread that seems to taunt and call out to me at the same time. I wonder what's going on.
Perhaps I'm losing my mind. Perhaps I'm on the brink of a nervous breakdown (or not). Perhaps I will just drop everything and do nothing. Perhaps yes, oh yes, they are all very possible, indeed.
Moving on... How have I been? Oh, not to bad, so-so. Can'T find the space for "just great" in my dictionary yet, unless you want it said in a sarcastic kind of way... There's this huge among of workload that I'm just struggling to finish every week, while on the other side of the scale, there's this bottomless pitt of boringness that just zaps my motivation away. I am slowly losing time for myself. It's scary, cause no matter how little time I steal for myself, either it's for some music, some non-academic related reading etc, I never feel rested anymore. There's this sense of urgency and dread that seems to taunt and call out to me at the same time. I wonder what's going on.
Perhaps I'm losing my mind. Perhaps I'm on the brink of a nervous breakdown (or not). Perhaps I will just drop everything and do nothing. Perhaps yes, oh yes, they are all very possible, indeed.
Sunday, October 17, 2004
Serenity Prayer
Song in my head : I'll Be Okay (Amanda Marshall)
Ever felt that your life is so messed up that nothing's ever worthwhile anymore? It feels like this nowadays. Drowning in this heavy depressing feeling that you don't want to surface from. I believe that I am slowly turning into someone that I will not be able to recognise if this goes on. Question is, do I want to continue like this? or should I stand up again? At this moment, I just wish that the whole world would not bother me, and just let me be. I want to be anti-social, I want to be depressed. I want in the utmost sense to stop being the strong one, and just crash and burn. Why is that unacceptable for me??
My current prayer to God is the serenity prayer. Ever read it? Heard about it? It's beautiful.
"God, grant me the serenity to accept things that I cannot change, the courage to change the things that I can and the wisdom to know the difference."
Short and simple yet beautiful. Perhaps, after all, I will be okay, as Amanda Marshall sings of it.
Ever felt that your life is so messed up that nothing's ever worthwhile anymore? It feels like this nowadays. Drowning in this heavy depressing feeling that you don't want to surface from. I believe that I am slowly turning into someone that I will not be able to recognise if this goes on. Question is, do I want to continue like this? or should I stand up again? At this moment, I just wish that the whole world would not bother me, and just let me be. I want to be anti-social, I want to be depressed. I want in the utmost sense to stop being the strong one, and just crash and burn. Why is that unacceptable for me??
My current prayer to God is the serenity prayer. Ever read it? Heard about it? It's beautiful.
"God, grant me the serenity to accept things that I cannot change, the courage to change the things that I can and the wisdom to know the difference."
Short and simple yet beautiful. Perhaps, after all, I will be okay, as Amanda Marshall sings of it.
Thursday, October 14, 2004
Current song playing: I'll Be Okay (Amanda Marshall)
This week just whooshed by... It's only thursday, but I feel so exhausted that I can just plop on my bed and wake up in the next century...mm... tempting...
I am currently feeling torned. How so? Kinda the situation where you want something but know that it's either not possible or not logical. I guess everyone shares this feeling once a while. The song that fits my mood would be Amanda Marshall's. Amazing how the song understands me. Great to listen to, but must admit, mood/feelings might turn terribly shitty. Who knows, might just end up crying.. boo-hoo
On another dreadry side...looks like there might be another typhoon heading to the land of the rising sun. Man, do they not ever give up!! grrr... Cold weather + short sunlight hours + rain = disaster depression...
What a recipe! psh
This week just whooshed by... It's only thursday, but I feel so exhausted that I can just plop on my bed and wake up in the next century...mm... tempting...
I am currently feeling torned. How so? Kinda the situation where you want something but know that it's either not possible or not logical. I guess everyone shares this feeling once a while. The song that fits my mood would be Amanda Marshall's. Amazing how the song understands me. Great to listen to, but must admit, mood/feelings might turn terribly shitty. Who knows, might just end up crying.. boo-hoo
On another dreadry side...looks like there might be another typhoon heading to the land of the rising sun. Man, do they not ever give up!! grrr... Cold weather + short sunlight hours + rain = disaster depression...
What a recipe! psh
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
grrr.........
Ever felt so irritated that you just cannot concentrate cause the problem just get stuck in your head? Well, that's how I feel. Who would have thought that an email would get such responses? All these while 90% of the people who recieve my emails do not even bother replying. I wonder why start now. But then again, I already know the answer. What gives readers the right to goad over the writer?? grr....
Honestly, this is the last thing I need right now. If you think that I did not pay enough attention to you, or did not write personalised emails to you, well, I'm sorry, but seriously, your life will still be ok regardless I write or not, in fact, I've not freaking idea whether you actually read it or not, since no one ever bothers to reply at all, so why start commenting now?? What a load of BS.
I'm just PISSED........
Honestly, this is the last thing I need right now. If you think that I did not pay enough attention to you, or did not write personalised emails to you, well, I'm sorry, but seriously, your life will still be ok regardless I write or not, in fact, I've not freaking idea whether you actually read it or not, since no one ever bothers to reply at all, so why start commenting now?? What a load of BS.
I'm just PISSED........
Friday, October 08, 2004
earthquakes and typhoons
Of all things J-land has to be, is to be a island country visited by loads of earthquakes and typhoons in the summer!!! After successfully avoiding the majority of them for two months while I went home, I finally had my 1st earthquake experience...
It was 2 nights ago. There I was sitting in front of my pc chatting away when suddenly, everything moved! Felt like I was on a rocky boat in sea. 1st thought: i'm dizzy.. 2.thought: earthquake!! The latter turned out right. grrr.... Freaked my friends out when I wrote "earthquake" into the dialogue box..lol.. Anyways, it registered a 3 on the J-earthquake scale, making it a 4-5 on the Richter. It lasted for less than a minute, so no damaged done. It was however, scary enough.
And now, typhoon weekend! After 3 days of rain, 2 days of shine, now the typhoon decides to come. Gone are the sunny days, indeed. psh....
It was 2 nights ago. There I was sitting in front of my pc chatting away when suddenly, everything moved! Felt like I was on a rocky boat in sea. 1st thought: i'm dizzy.. 2.thought: earthquake!! The latter turned out right. grrr.... Freaked my friends out when I wrote "earthquake" into the dialogue box..lol.. Anyways, it registered a 3 on the J-earthquake scale, making it a 4-5 on the Richter. It lasted for less than a minute, so no damaged done. It was however, scary enough.
And now, typhoon weekend! After 3 days of rain, 2 days of shine, now the typhoon decides to come. Gone are the sunny days, indeed. psh....
1st week
Song in my head: Let's Get Retarded (Black Eye Peas)
First week of classes....what a week!! "Shopping" is never easy, but worst still when it comes to deciding between taking 1.classes that you like, or 2. easy way to get the credit. brr...
Monday came with a bang. Rainy and all, what a reception. The long line into the admin building for the results transcipt is most definitely not what I had in mind. So I stood in line and entered. Heart pounding. Would I fail and repeat my compulsories???? However, with a stroke of luck and God's grace I've actually passed everything!!!! Actually got an A for my Passion work... Hallelujah!
Armed with new determination, I (hopefully) will be more hardworking this sem. Although I wonder how long my motivation will last...
But big shout-outs and thanks to those who prayed for me and supported me. Thanks guys...!!
First week of classes....what a week!! "Shopping" is never easy, but worst still when it comes to deciding between taking 1.classes that you like, or 2. easy way to get the credit. brr...
Monday came with a bang. Rainy and all, what a reception. The long line into the admin building for the results transcipt is most definitely not what I had in mind. So I stood in line and entered. Heart pounding. Would I fail and repeat my compulsories???? However, with a stroke of luck and God's grace I've actually passed everything!!!! Actually got an A for my Passion work... Hallelujah!
Armed with new determination, I (hopefully) will be more hardworking this sem. Although I wonder how long my motivation will last...
But big shout-outs and thanks to those who prayed for me and supported me. Thanks guys...!!
Saturday, October 02, 2004
fears
Song in my head: Come, Now is the Time to Worship
Fears. Everybody has them, unless you're a God... but I highly doubt that anybody would dare claim such a position, unless you're insane, in that case, be my guest.
I have so many fears that I fear that I would not be able to count them. What's at the top of my list? Surviving. At this stage, getting through each day takes a lot of my strength. Sometimes I just wish I can drop everything and not do anything again(but then, might get bored!). Life's responsibilities are so heavy that at times, I can physically feel its weight on my shoulders. Talk about heavy-duty!
Everyday I am afraid that I will fail my classes, lose my language skills, lose friends, end up lonely till old age.... Times like these are torturous. Deciding to wallow in my depressing state, I will just sit in a corner and cry. You may wonder that this does not sound like me at all, but of late, I have discovered that I am no longer the strong person I was. I am human, and I am tired.
More reason to seek God now. It is time to pray.
Fears. Everybody has them, unless you're a God... but I highly doubt that anybody would dare claim such a position, unless you're insane, in that case, be my guest.
I have so many fears that I fear that I would not be able to count them. What's at the top of my list? Surviving. At this stage, getting through each day takes a lot of my strength. Sometimes I just wish I can drop everything and not do anything again(but then, might get bored!). Life's responsibilities are so heavy that at times, I can physically feel its weight on my shoulders. Talk about heavy-duty!
Everyday I am afraid that I will fail my classes, lose my language skills, lose friends, end up lonely till old age.... Times like these are torturous. Deciding to wallow in my depressing state, I will just sit in a corner and cry. You may wonder that this does not sound like me at all, but of late, I have discovered that I am no longer the strong person I was. I am human, and I am tired.
More reason to seek God now. It is time to pray.
Friday, October 01, 2004
Back in J-land...
Current music: My Best Friend's Wedding soundtrack
Have you ever heard this cd? It's great, really. Well, if you are up for some mushy jazzy oldies, well, this is a definitely must to the collection. For me, it's a great disc to relax to, and in this stress-high city/country, my lifesaver....
Back in Tokyo Tokyo. Other than discovering a new 7 Eleven near the bus stop(which I've actually been told of its existence long before) and my mailbox full to the max, everything else seems to be the same. I was so glad to be in my room after all the travelling... but heck, boredom just settle in after staring into those 4 walls for too long..!
Been trying to adjust back. Discovered that my J-level plummeted, results for 1st sememster out on Oct 4th, and that, I miss home and good ol' M'sian food so much.*groans* Not a good combo, indeed.
C'est ma vie...
Have you ever heard this cd? It's great, really. Well, if you are up for some mushy jazzy oldies, well, this is a definitely must to the collection. For me, it's a great disc to relax to, and in this stress-high city/country, my lifesaver....
Back in Tokyo Tokyo. Other than discovering a new 7 Eleven near the bus stop(which I've actually been told of its existence long before) and my mailbox full to the max, everything else seems to be the same. I was so glad to be in my room after all the travelling... but heck, boredom just settle in after staring into those 4 walls for too long..!
Been trying to adjust back. Discovered that my J-level plummeted, results for 1st sememster out on Oct 4th, and that, I miss home and good ol' M'sian food so much.*groans* Not a good combo, indeed.
C'est ma vie...
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