Today's mood= low.
Today's luck= low.
Hate it when my luck's low although it's part and parcel of life. It totally spoils my mood.
Today's bad luck report:
1. Fell flat and hard on the tar ground.
2. The 1st thing I saw in my mailbox is my supervisor asking to see our chapt. 2 draft by the end of this March. Worse is, I have no confidence of finishing it in time.
3. All the work load which is getting heavier.
4. That girl better don't scare off my brother by her weird behaviour. Another weird word regarding my family and I don't think I can really tolerate it. Better Beware.
5. Embarrassing moment. Sorry to say that but I really hate it when people match make me to another person. I don't mind making friends but not match making PLEASE!!
6. It's you again, girl. Please do not take people's pictures without their consent like those paparazzi and post them online. Don't make me take a picture of you cleaning the toilet and post it online. It's not like the pictures you took has any meaning at all. =.='''
Please ignore this blog. Bad mood. Just want to vent anger. That's all.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
Self- praising
The first thing that came into my mind when Vivien presented for Language for Negotiation and Persuasion was how someone whom I know always show off to me recently. I just get to know her this semester and she has been showing off to me so many times it's really getting irritating.
I almost wish she was there to listen to Vivien. Then maybe she'll know the way to show off. Not by always self-praising or half-forcing people to agree with her self compliment.
It's not just me. I think the others are getting annoyed too. It's not like what she said is convincing. It doesn't sound convincing to me at all. And what's the purpose of showing off what her mum has done? Not exactly her own achievements anyway. It's understandable if it's just a couple of times; to show how proud she is of her mother. But surely not that many times. And also not until she has to tell us all the trivial matters which she exaggerated to make her sound good, smart and saintly.
Please do not repeat these again:
1. I'm becoming so popular in school
2. My Chinese writing is nice hor? (she repeated this at least twice when the listener pretend not to hear her)
3. My mum very 'geng' one (everytime she'll give many reasons as to why)
4. My house got many books...
5. My lecturer said only my presentation today is university level. The others are not.
6. My lecturer said bla bla bla (self praise) x10
7. My facebook picture nice hor? ( I can't bear myself to agree with her so I just kept my mouth shut)
I've never heard so many self praises in my life. Even her compliments to other people are not convincing anymore (yes, even her compliments on me)
Today's self compliment (quite indirect this time):
X : Jingyi, if your lecturer suddenly ask you to write a journal on the spot, how would you feel?
Me: (feeling suspicious) How would I feel?
X : (laughs) Yalor. Today my lecturer suddenly asked me if I can write a journal on the spot or not.
( I get her idea and try to shut off my brain)
X : bla bla bla ... I presented almost 40 minutes. My lecturer told me "Please la, X. Make it short." (laughs to herself) Because my presentation always very long. Everyone also told me that... My report ar...my lecturer likes my report (i think that's what I heard). I checked my English, grammar and all those stuff many times. I want to make sure nothing goes wrong...bla bla bla... (goes on)
Now I come to think of it, even if she's in our class listening to Vivien's speech, I don't think she'll realise she's self praising all this time.
I almost wish she was there to listen to Vivien. Then maybe she'll know the way to show off. Not by always self-praising or half-forcing people to agree with her self compliment.
It's not just me. I think the others are getting annoyed too. It's not like what she said is convincing. It doesn't sound convincing to me at all. And what's the purpose of showing off what her mum has done? Not exactly her own achievements anyway. It's understandable if it's just a couple of times; to show how proud she is of her mother. But surely not that many times. And also not until she has to tell us all the trivial matters which she exaggerated to make her sound good, smart and saintly.
Please do not repeat these again:
1. I'm becoming so popular in school
2. My Chinese writing is nice hor? (she repeated this at least twice when the listener pretend not to hear her)
3. My mum very 'geng' one (everytime she'll give many reasons as to why)
4. My house got many books...
5. My lecturer said only my presentation today is university level. The others are not.
6. My lecturer said bla bla bla (self praise) x10
7. My facebook picture nice hor? ( I can't bear myself to agree with her so I just kept my mouth shut)
I've never heard so many self praises in my life. Even her compliments to other people are not convincing anymore (yes, even her compliments on me)
Today's self compliment (quite indirect this time):
X : Jingyi, if your lecturer suddenly ask you to write a journal on the spot, how would you feel?
Me: (feeling suspicious) How would I feel?
X : (laughs) Yalor. Today my lecturer suddenly asked me if I can write a journal on the spot or not.
( I get her idea and try to shut off my brain)
X : bla bla bla ... I presented almost 40 minutes. My lecturer told me "Please la, X. Make it short." (laughs to herself) Because my presentation always very long. Everyone also told me that... My report ar...my lecturer likes my report (i think that's what I heard). I checked my English, grammar and all those stuff many times. I want to make sure nothing goes wrong...bla bla bla... (goes on)
Now I come to think of it, even if she's in our class listening to Vivien's speech, I don't think she'll realise she's self praising all this time.
Monday, March 2, 2009
She Replied!
I was thinking for so long who shall I interview for my feature writing assignment. I asked several people- friends, Mum, Dad, whoever you can think of but none can give me a good idea. Seriously, I was getting desperate. If I don't find a person soon, I'll be doomed.
But I ran out of idea. I can't do Dr. Carmen because too many people did a feature on her. I can't do Dr. Toshiko either because I heard Ian is going to feature her. So who should I feature?? Headache for weeks just to think of ONE person for me to feature.
Then Sarah told me she's going to feature Mr. Renu....and this memory from my subconscious mind suddenly pops out: Mr. Renu came over to chat with us before class. He said, "Do you know the latest Miss Malaysia is from UTAR? Broadcasting student if I'm not mistaken."
This sudden idea of featuring Miss Malaysia makes me excited. Of course I'm not sure whether she'll agree to let me interview her out of her tight schedule. I expect her to be too busy for me to interview. But all the same, I looked her up online, found her e-mail address and sent her a message.
She replied! Oh My God! I can't believe my eyes!!
I'm so excited and nervous. Hope that everything will go smoothly for me. Hmm...What questions shall I ask? I don't have much experience in interviewing people. Maybe I could do with a little help from my friends? What would you suggest? Any ideas??
But I ran out of idea. I can't do Dr. Carmen because too many people did a feature on her. I can't do Dr. Toshiko either because I heard Ian is going to feature her. So who should I feature?? Headache for weeks just to think of ONE person for me to feature.
Then Sarah told me she's going to feature Mr. Renu....and this memory from my subconscious mind suddenly pops out: Mr. Renu came over to chat with us before class. He said, "Do you know the latest Miss Malaysia is from UTAR? Broadcasting student if I'm not mistaken."
This sudden idea of featuring Miss Malaysia makes me excited. Of course I'm not sure whether she'll agree to let me interview her out of her tight schedule. I expect her to be too busy for me to interview. But all the same, I looked her up online, found her e-mail address and sent her a message.
She replied! Oh My God! I can't believe my eyes!!
I'm so excited and nervous. Hope that everything will go smoothly for me. Hmm...What questions shall I ask? I don't have much experience in interviewing people. Maybe I could do with a little help from my friends? What would you suggest? Any ideas??
Thursday, February 26, 2009
It's not safe anymore
24 February
I soaked my clothes in the afternoon but since I was so busy, I forgot to wash them until midnight. I thought of doing my laundry tomorrow but I know I won't have the time to do so because I need to reach school by 8a.m. I hang out my clothes at the porch near the door when a guy passed by my house. For a moment I was thinking "This guy is walking alone at this hour? Wouldn't it be very dangerous to do so? Section 17 is not a safe place after all". But since the street in front of my house is usually a busy street, I don't really bother. (but I'm still very aware of that guy)
I continue to hang out my clothes but the longer I stood there, the more uncomfortable I feel. I was aware that the guy is standing at a gate 2 houses away and he had stood there for quite some time. I became suspicious. It's not making sense for a passer by to stop outside a house for so long. He was doing nothing. He just stood there. I couldn't see what is he doing due to the darkness, but from his figure I could see his hands were on his pants and he did nothing but just stood there. I have the feeling he was aware of my presence and was trying to catch my attention.
I can't stand it anymore. I took the remaining clothes, went back into the house and locked all the doors. I don't care. I'll just hang my clothes inside.
Then, I continue with my work while chatting with one of my friends in msn. I have a feeling the guy is still there but still I continue with my work. It was at this moment, I heard a sucking sound. I told myself it was probably a mouse but at the same time I was thinking, "can it really be a mouse? It's so loud an obvious and it goes on for such a long time."
So I told my friend whom I was chatting in msn. He was worried and offered to come over to see if anyone's outside my house. As he offered to come, I could hear voices next door and miraculously, the sucking noises stopped. I think the guy heard the voices and left.
Anyway, my friend still came over to make sure no one's outside my house. Really have to thank him. hmmm...
25 February (today)
Upon reaching home after dinner, I told my housemates what had happened last night. They were totally disgusted.
At around 8-10pm ( I can't remember the time. lol) someone was at the gate, calling to see if anyone's home. I looked outside and a man was standing there. He claimed to be my neighbour living a few blocks away. He said he came over to inform us to be careful because he noticed a guy lingering around the back street.
Neighbour: "The guy was looking in into either your or your neighbour's house from the back street. Then he came over to the front street and passed by your house again. I think it's quite suspicious so you all better be alert."
My neighbour also explained that the suspect should be Malay (or maybe Indon you never know) and that he was on the watch today because one of his neighbours is abroad now.
What he said reminded me of last night so I told him I saw a guy stopping at the gate 2 houses away. He advised me again to be alert.
I thanked him and told my housemates what our neighbour said. Like me, they remembered what I just told them after dinner and became quite worried. We did what we can. We locked the gate immediately and inform our next door neighbours (who are also all girls).
Next door neighbours: "We are also suspecting a guy recently....(I'll cut the conversation to make it short)...We also heard the sucking sound last night too!!"
Now
As I was writing this blog, we heard the sucking noise again. Twice. This time it's not just me. Both SW and I heard it. I don't have the courage to look out so I asked BP to close the door. We bolted the door without really take a look outside to see if anyone's there. All we know is we can smell cigarette. We are scared. The image of the guy standing 2 houses away staring at me is back in my mind. I'm worried.
I told that friend who came over last night in msn. He comes over again; this time with his friends. He said he'll patrol again at 3 or 4 a.m. I really appreciate what he has done for me. Thanks so much.
That's all. Enough to make me worry. I just hope nothing will ever happen to any of us.
By the way, it's 3.39 a.m. now and we've just called the police station to request for more patrolling around this area.
I soaked my clothes in the afternoon but since I was so busy, I forgot to wash them until midnight. I thought of doing my laundry tomorrow but I know I won't have the time to do so because I need to reach school by 8a.m. I hang out my clothes at the porch near the door when a guy passed by my house. For a moment I was thinking "This guy is walking alone at this hour? Wouldn't it be very dangerous to do so? Section 17 is not a safe place after all". But since the street in front of my house is usually a busy street, I don't really bother. (but I'm still very aware of that guy)
I continue to hang out my clothes but the longer I stood there, the more uncomfortable I feel. I was aware that the guy is standing at a gate 2 houses away and he had stood there for quite some time. I became suspicious. It's not making sense for a passer by to stop outside a house for so long. He was doing nothing. He just stood there. I couldn't see what is he doing due to the darkness, but from his figure I could see his hands were on his pants and he did nothing but just stood there. I have the feeling he was aware of my presence and was trying to catch my attention.
I can't stand it anymore. I took the remaining clothes, went back into the house and locked all the doors. I don't care. I'll just hang my clothes inside.
Then, I continue with my work while chatting with one of my friends in msn. I have a feeling the guy is still there but still I continue with my work. It was at this moment, I heard a sucking sound. I told myself it was probably a mouse but at the same time I was thinking, "can it really be a mouse? It's so loud an obvious and it goes on for such a long time."
So I told my friend whom I was chatting in msn. He was worried and offered to come over to see if anyone's outside my house. As he offered to come, I could hear voices next door and miraculously, the sucking noises stopped. I think the guy heard the voices and left.
Anyway, my friend still came over to make sure no one's outside my house. Really have to thank him. hmmm...
25 February (today)
Upon reaching home after dinner, I told my housemates what had happened last night. They were totally disgusted.
At around 8-10pm ( I can't remember the time. lol) someone was at the gate, calling to see if anyone's home. I looked outside and a man was standing there. He claimed to be my neighbour living a few blocks away. He said he came over to inform us to be careful because he noticed a guy lingering around the back street.
Neighbour: "The guy was looking in into either your or your neighbour's house from the back street. Then he came over to the front street and passed by your house again. I think it's quite suspicious so you all better be alert."
My neighbour also explained that the suspect should be Malay (or maybe Indon you never know) and that he was on the watch today because one of his neighbours is abroad now.
What he said reminded me of last night so I told him I saw a guy stopping at the gate 2 houses away. He advised me again to be alert.
I thanked him and told my housemates what our neighbour said. Like me, they remembered what I just told them after dinner and became quite worried. We did what we can. We locked the gate immediately and inform our next door neighbours (who are also all girls).
Next door neighbours: "We are also suspecting a guy recently....(I'll cut the conversation to make it short)...We also heard the sucking sound last night too!!"
Now
As I was writing this blog, we heard the sucking noise again. Twice. This time it's not just me. Both SW and I heard it. I don't have the courage to look out so I asked BP to close the door. We bolted the door without really take a look outside to see if anyone's there. All we know is we can smell cigarette. We are scared. The image of the guy standing 2 houses away staring at me is back in my mind. I'm worried.
I told that friend who came over last night in msn. He comes over again; this time with his friends. He said he'll patrol again at 3 or 4 a.m. I really appreciate what he has done for me. Thanks so much.
That's all. Enough to make me worry. I just hope nothing will ever happen to any of us.
By the way, it's 3.39 a.m. now and we've just called the police station to request for more patrolling around this area.
Friday, February 20, 2009
How Do You Propose?
How do you usually confess or propose to a girl/guy? Or have you never done it before? Don't worry...here are some examples of how you can propose to your crush.
Video 1:
Best Actor- Sharwin
Best Actress- Michelle
Video 2:
Best Actor- Ian
Best "Actress"- Sharwin
Courtesy to Vivien (Viv) for the videos. V(^_^)V erm...copyright??
Video 2
Video 1:
Best Actor- Sharwin
Best Actress- Michelle
Video 2:
Best Actor- Ian
Best "Actress"- Sharwin
Courtesy to Vivien (Viv) for the videos. V(^_^)V erm...copyright??
Video 1
Video 2
Sorry to tell you that you'll have to tilt your head to watch.
Disclaimers:
1. If you can't get your head back straight up, I won't be responsible for it.
2. If you happen to follow the video and still fail in proposing to your crush, sorry I'll have to say it again- I won't be responsible for it.
SO....My advice for you before you follow what they did is: Think Twice!
Disclaimers:
1. If you can't get your head back straight up, I won't be responsible for it.
2. If you happen to follow the video and still fail in proposing to your crush, sorry I'll have to say it again- I won't be responsible for it.
SO....My advice for you before you follow what they did is: Think Twice!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Santini, Jaya One
Seriously, I never thought I would ever step into Santini. I'm quite surprise to find myself there. I went there with Anita, Megan, Irene and Sarah after Language for Negotiation and Persuasion. A pity Ju was not feeling well so she didn't join us. Otherwise there'll be all 6 of us and it'll be more "complete".
Come to think of it, our plan to have lunch today at Santini is quite of a laugh. We wanted the lunch set which is much cheaper but the set would be over at 2.30pm sharp while our class also ended at 2.30pm. By right, it is impossible for us to make it for the lunch set...unless we fly. But we actually made it! We were the first to come out from the class, headed straight towards Jaya One and (all thanks to Irene who ran quite fast. Haha!) made it to the restaurant at 2.30pm on the dot. Irene and Megan asked whether the lunch set is available and do you believe it, the answer is yes!
Lunch set from Monday-Sunday
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Impromptu Speech and Applied Linguistics
It shouldn't turn out like this. I should be able to overcome the psychological barrier of presenting publicly by now. But my impromptu speech that day was such a failure. Maybe I'm just not made to present unprepared. Sigh. I must get back on my feet. I can't go on being so low in confidence like I used to. Public Speaking and Oral Presentation- one of the subjects I'm so worried about. I must catch up with my progress in speaking no matter how. I must learn to relax. I must learn to accept challenges and work out my way.
I'm beginning to wonder going for further studies is a good idea. Of course it isn't a bad idea to become a lecturer but I don't think I'm up to the level of teaching university students yet. There's a lot more for me to improve to reach that level. Plus I'm really not sure if I love that job. In fact, I'm not sure what I want to be
Anyway, I did some research on the courses which I could take. Applied linguistics sounds interesting. But what really caught my eye is that it is related to areas other than the academic field- education, linguistics, psychology, anthropology, sociology or even criminology! Interesting huh...At least if I take this course I know my career prospect won't be restricted to only the education field. I would have more choices.
I'm more determined to take Applied Linguistics now that I have done this little research. Not 100% determine but more than before I google-searched it. XD
I'm beginning to wonder going for further studies is a good idea. Of course it isn't a bad idea to become a lecturer but I don't think I'm up to the level of teaching university students yet. There's a lot more for me to improve to reach that level. Plus I'm really not sure if I love that job. In fact, I'm not sure what I want to be
Anyway, I did some research on the courses which I could take. Applied linguistics sounds interesting. But what really caught my eye is that it is related to areas other than the academic field- education, linguistics, psychology, anthropology, sociology or even criminology! Interesting huh...At least if I take this course I know my career prospect won't be restricted to only the education field. I would have more choices.
I'm more determined to take Applied Linguistics now that I have done this little research. Not 100% determine but more than before I google-searched it. XD
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