Everything has a first time. Especially here, in beautiful Baltimore.
My first time in the USA.
Admiring the full moon in a whole new continent.
Watching my first baseball game as part of orientation.
Met so many new people in a day during play fair.
Hearing police sirens, ambulances, fire engines at least once a day. That can be explained by either I'm living in front of an emergency room, or there are just so many emergencies in Baltimore.
Hearing a gun shot. At least that was what people said. Initially thought it's a car crashing into something. And watching five police cars chasing a suspect. And witnessing a police pulling out a gun to the suspect. Live. Out of my window.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Baltimore
Day 1
Luggage got delayed. Was at night when we reached. Met a very friendly Californian girl with her mom. Was really lucky to have her. Got all the help moving our suitcases up. Thanks for all the breakfast! Walked to a senior's apartment at 12 and got back safely.
Day 2
Luggage got delayed. Was at night when we reached. Met a very friendly Californian girl with her mom. Was really lucky to have her. Got all the help moving our suitcases up. Thanks for all the breakfast! Walked to a senior's apartment at 12 and got back safely.
Day 2
Went to Wal-mart. Did not get everything. Rushed back. Chatted and napped. Invited for free dinner.
Day 3
Went to the bank. Went to a mall again. Again, thanks to the kind people who helped us. Walked back. Listened to a talk about security. Went to a Malaysian senior's apartment for dinner. Felt so tired I feel like dropping to sleep on the spot. Went for the floor meeting.
Day4
By now the most hectic one. Went out late, grab a bite at the FFC. So many choices. Rushed to a talk, got lost, and ended up late. But no matter, they are trying to tell us to stay away from alcohols and I don't drink. Got to another floor meeting. Explored campus. Went for some more meetings. BBQ and met more people. Convocation!!! Playfair and met even more people whom I had forgotten half their names. Drop by at the pajama jam.
I realize that I have never paid for any meals since coming to Hopkins. Good sign.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Nostalgia
However loth I was for the happy moments in INTI to end, end it must, as there will be no start if not an end. Here I am, savoring the last few days of free Internet and freedom. The joys, sorrows, euphoria and despair, love and hatred, ups and downs, successes and failures, have added color to my life. It is a really meaningful stage of my life to be here.
From the fantastic orientation, frenzy of SATs, tests, exams, to some crazy times with friends, they feel like they have only happened yesterday. Time flies really like an arrow. It is just like some unobtainable dream of yesterday, here being presented in front of my eyes now. I do regretfully admit that there are still many unachieved goals, hope my mistakes would drive me to fulfill them later.
Friends, there are hardly any better words to describe you other than awesome. Being close to supportive and wonderful friends has been more than just pleasant. Having parted ways, there might be possibilities we may never meet again, but these beautiful memories I will treasure.
Roomie, a great companion.
Goodbye and good luck everyone.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Tagged by the so-called busy Justin
Sorry to say that, but I am totally not free. Anyway, here's the tag.
Be honest no matter what, then tag at least 10 friends.
01. Who was your last text from?
You-Know-Who
02. Where was your default picture taken?
No pic.
03. Your relationship status?
That is supid and obvious.
04. Have you ever lost a close friend?
Yes, for no reasonable reason.
05. What is your current mood?
Lazy.
06. How many siblings do you have?
Nil.
07. Whats your brother(s)/sister(s) names?
Not Applicable. Discrimination against only childs!!!
08. Where do you wish you were right now?
Timbuktu.
09. Have a crazy side?
Obviously again, I am very very normal.
10. Ever had a near death experience?
I feel like I'm brushing against death every day.
11. Something you do a lot?
Typing.
12. Angry at anyone?
Myself.
13. What's stopping you from going for the person you like?
The distance between the first and last block of the campus residence, literally.
14. When was the last time you cried?
Recently.
15. Is there anyone you would do anything for?
Anything? I am not that extreme.
16. What are you thinking about when you are falling asleep?
What condition I will be in the next day for sleeping so late.
17. Who waws the last person you talked to on the phone?
You-Know-Who.
18. What is your favorite song?
Don't think I have one.
19. What are you doing right now?
Reading and typing.
20. Who do you trust right now?
People whom I am close with.
21. Where did you get the shirt you are wearing?
Gift from a relative.
22. Have you kissed someone in the past week?
Yes
23. Who is your friend that lives closest to you?
Roommate
24. Describe your life in one word?
Unproductive.
25. Who are you thinking of right now?
Thinking about the question, which is asking me what I am thinking about.
26. What should you be doing right now?
No idea?
27. What are you listening to?
Typing noises.
28. Who was the last person who gave you a hug?
You-Know Who.
29. Whoo was the last person who yelled at you?
Graph...Hahahaha...You'd better be careful.
30. Do you act differently around the person you like?
I guess so.
31. What is your natural hair color?
Black.
32. Who was the last person to make you laugh?
I forgot.
33. Who was the last person to make you sad?
Don't remember either
34. What do you hear?
Sound, obviously.
35. Is your hair curly or straight?
Wavy without maintenence.
36. Has anyone ever called you "scrumptious" before?
Am not edible.
37. Do you have a best friend?
Yes.
38. Held hands with the opposite sex in the past 3 days?
Yes.
39. Do you use smiley faces on the computer?
Seldom.
40. Have you ever changed clothes in a vehicle?
Nope
41. Are you happy with life right now?
Yes
42. Are you currently jealous?
The green-eyed monster is my constant companion.
43. What jewelery are you wearing now?
None.
44. What were you doing on friday night?
Things that I do every night.
45. Have you ever had your heart broken?
Yes
46. Have you ever broken someone's heart?
Yes
47. Is there anybody you're really disappointed in right now?
Yes.
48. What was the last reason you went to the doctor for?
Health screening
49. How late did you stay up last night and why?
2.30am, no obvious reason.
50. Have you ever dated someone longer than a year?
No
Don't torture me. I tag anyone who is reading this right now.
Be honest no matter what, then tag at least 10 friends.
01. Who was your last text from?
You-Know-Who
02. Where was your default picture taken?
No pic.
03. Your relationship status?
That is supid and obvious.
04. Have you ever lost a close friend?
Yes, for no reasonable reason.
05. What is your current mood?
Lazy.
06. How many siblings do you have?
Nil.
07. Whats your brother(s)/sister(s) names?
Not Applicable. Discrimination against only childs!!!
08. Where do you wish you were right now?
Timbuktu.
09. Have a crazy side?
Obviously again, I am very very normal.
10. Ever had a near death experience?
I feel like I'm brushing against death every day.
11. Something you do a lot?
Typing.
12. Angry at anyone?
Myself.
13. What's stopping you from going for the person you like?
The distance between the first and last block of the campus residence, literally.
14. When was the last time you cried?
Recently.
15. Is there anyone you would do anything for?
Anything? I am not that extreme.
16. What are you thinking about when you are falling asleep?
What condition I will be in the next day for sleeping so late.
17. Who waws the last person you talked to on the phone?
You-Know-Who.
18. What is your favorite song?
Don't think I have one.
19. What are you doing right now?
Reading and typing.
20. Who do you trust right now?
People whom I am close with.
21. Where did you get the shirt you are wearing?
Gift from a relative.
22. Have you kissed someone in the past week?
Yes
23. Who is your friend that lives closest to you?
Roommate
24. Describe your life in one word?
Unproductive.
25. Who are you thinking of right now?
Thinking about the question, which is asking me what I am thinking about.
26. What should you be doing right now?
No idea?
27. What are you listening to?
Typing noises.
28. Who was the last person who gave you a hug?
You-Know Who.
29. Whoo was the last person who yelled at you?
Graph...Hahahaha...You'd better be careful.
30. Do you act differently around the person you like?
I guess so.
31. What is your natural hair color?
Black.
32. Who was the last person to make you laugh?
I forgot.
33. Who was the last person to make you sad?
Don't remember either
34. What do you hear?
Sound, obviously.
35. Is your hair curly or straight?
Wavy without maintenence.
36. Has anyone ever called you "scrumptious" before?
Am not edible.
37. Do you have a best friend?
Yes.
38. Held hands with the opposite sex in the past 3 days?
Yes.
39. Do you use smiley faces on the computer?
Seldom.
40. Have you ever changed clothes in a vehicle?
Nope
41. Are you happy with life right now?
Yes
42. Are you currently jealous?
The green-eyed monster is my constant companion.
43. What jewelery are you wearing now?
None.
44. What were you doing on friday night?
Things that I do every night.
45. Have you ever had your heart broken?
Yes
46. Have you ever broken someone's heart?
Yes
47. Is there anybody you're really disappointed in right now?
Yes.
48. What was the last reason you went to the doctor for?
Health screening
49. How late did you stay up last night and why?
2.30am, no obvious reason.
50. Have you ever dated someone longer than a year?
No
Don't torture me. I tag anyone who is reading this right now.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Appreciating
Meru. I survived. Without any mood to compose, so there you go.
Yes, I believe everyone would agree that the camp was very successful in bringing out feelings, especially a sense of patriotism, anyone who felt it might agree with me that it is a strange, but strengthening feeling.
Struggled to talk in Malay, and other than a few glitches regarding girl and boyfriend, ithe camp was really nice.
The best part is none other than abseiling. The pure euphoria would get me through any day no matter what happened. Now I see why extreme sports are addictive. Definitely going to do some abseiling some other day.
Feeling sleepy now. To end this post, let us put in every strength in our soul and shout,
MERDEKA MALAYSIA!
WE SURVIVED THE CAMP!
Yes, I believe everyone would agree that the camp was very successful in bringing out feelings, especially a sense of patriotism, anyone who felt it might agree with me that it is a strange, but strengthening feeling.
Struggled to talk in Malay, and other than a few glitches regarding girl and boyfriend, ithe camp was really nice.
The best part is none other than abseiling. The pure euphoria would get me through any day no matter what happened. Now I see why extreme sports are addictive. Definitely going to do some abseiling some other day.
Feeling sleepy now. To end this post, let us put in every strength in our soul and shout,
MERDEKA MALAYSIA!
WE SURVIVED THE CAMP!
Friday, April 3, 2009
Ambivalent
Absolutely love this song...
Hot N Cold- Kate Perry
You change your mind
Like a girl changes clothes
Yeah you, PMSLike a b****, I would know
And you over think, Always speak, Crypticly
I should know
That you're no good for me
Cause you're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no
You're in then you're out
You're up then you're down
You're wrong when it's right
It's black and it's white
We fight, we break up
We kiss, we make up
You don't really want to stay, no
But you don't really want to go-o
You're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no
You're in and you're out
You're up and you're down
We used to be
Just like twins
So in sync
The same energy
Now a dead battery
Used to laugh bout nothing
Now you're plain boring
I should know that
You're not gonna change
Someone call the doctor
Got a case of a love bi-polar
Stuck on a roller coaster
Can't get off this ride
You change your mind
Like a girl changes clothes
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Scrabble
If not for Scrabble, I would be insane now.
Really. Scrabble offers peace of mind, a chance to stop thinking about other things and focus only on the board.
It lets me reminescence the sweet taste of victory, something that hardly comes by these days.
3 Bingoes in 4 sets: TOILETS, SUITORS, BREASTS.
I am happy.
Really. Scrabble offers peace of mind, a chance to stop thinking about other things and focus only on the board.
It lets me reminescence the sweet taste of victory, something that hardly comes by these days.
3 Bingoes in 4 sets: TOILETS, SUITORS, BREASTS.
I am happy.
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