:: eLise is me ::: May 2007

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

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Received a compliment from a total stranger.

"You have a very beautiful smile."

Thank you ~

*blush*

Saturday, May 26, 2007

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monster house

Last night the house had a sudden blackout and I had to fumble around in total darkness, with one other housemate who's still awake. We had only three pathetic cell phones to light our way as we headed outside to the power switchboard. And because it rained earlier, the grass was all muddy and yucky.

All the switches were in the right direction and we ended up calling Western Power, and that was when we realised that there was blackout in Bentley, Como, Karawara and Waterford (I'm in Bentley).

But the weird thing was, all the other houses along our street were fine. I messaged Sugar to ask if there's blackout at his place (Bentley), and he was fine too.

What the hell?!

Bloody shiat.

So Evelyn and I decided that there's really nothing we could do except to go to bed, and within 10 minutes, the security alarm started beeping. We tried shutting it up by punching in the security code and just as I walked a few steps, the alarm freaking shrilled! That made me jumped and scared the wits outta me!

Macaroni and cheese!!!

We punched in the code again and desperately tried to shut that damn thing up. And finally it did.

Ended up having a fitful night cos I was so afraid that the alarm will start shrilling again. Had to hug my pink bear to tame those chaotic nerves in me. Damn the house. BAH!

I hate you!
Bleah!

I would have said that last night was one of the worst night ever, but I thought of how some poor soul might be trapped out there in the vast sea because their vessel sunk, and freezing their limbs off while waiting for help to arrive (scene from The Guardian), and I know that I'm one lucky baloney.

So instead I shall say, that yesterday hadn't been the best night ever, but it was all right.

Anyway, I burned my right thumb on the coffee heating pad while working today. I thought that the heating pad was the lid and tried taking it off, only to end up with a nasty shock.

Now there's one white streak across my thumb cos those cells are cooked! It's definitely gonna bubble tomorrow. Damn it.

For a few minutes after burning myself and before the pain sets in, I started feeling cold and was shivering from the core. And now? My thumb hurts like a bitch! Boo!

Hmpf!
I'm such a klutz that I should be nominated as President of Klutzville!
Any voters?

Muahahaha.
All righty loves, gotta go study now.
Take care and lots of huggies!!!

*muack muack muack*

Friday, May 25, 2007

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My Chase

I have decided to apply for Bachelor of Biomedical Science next year, with my first choice being University of Melbourne, followed by Monash University and University of Adelaide.

Bachelor of Biomedical Science enables me to futher into postgraduate courses should I choose to in future, and its range of modules and electives are exactly what I'm looking for.

But getting into that course will be a tough fight if I don't start picking up my pieces now. With one more month to go before the semester exam, I only have so little time left for 5 modules.

My current average is on the low 70% and the minimum entry point for Biomedical Science is at least 90%.

So right now my main goal is to pull up my overall, and that means doing exceptionally well for my semester exam.

Of course, I got to walk the talk in order to make things happen. And that is why I've just informed my friends that I'll be cutting out on the socializing. Thankfully, they are a bunch of sweeties!

I will be cutting out on the cyber world too. I know you peeps totally understand and will be giving me full support. I love you peeps!

For Melbourne, I will work hard. And the results of my semester exam will be my proof. And all you darlings will be my witnesses.

For Melbourne!

Thursday, May 24, 2007

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my sanity

There are so many things I wanna say, but I have no one to tell them to.

No more late night phone calls which lasted till dawn, and no more senseless jibberish and thought provoking conversations.

No more impromptu calls to share unexpected joys, random happiness and silent tears.

Some things are better left to those special few who understand and care.

My special few . . .

Kerlyn, CS, Jessica, Brody, Jun Wen.

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

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Play Play Play !

Yesterday morning was so cold that when I blow out a breathe of air, I see "smoke"!
Ohh... My very first winter!
Muahahaha.

Was supposed to be joining my English class for the play The Crucible, but because I wasn't in college for a few days, I missed out on the payment date. So now I'm out of it! Boo!

But fortunately, I managed to find someone who's agreed to go with me.
Yeah!

But will have to wait till his exam is over. Oh well, 2nd June isn't that far away anyway!

Muahahaha.

If I do manage to watch The Crucible, then that will be the second play I've watched in my entire life to date.

Goody good ~ !

Monday, May 21, 2007

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Lots of Love from Me to You

This entry is specially dedicated to the girl who's been in my life for almost 9 years.

We've laughed, we've cried, we've quarrelled, we've almost fought.

We've been inseparable and we've splitted.

But everything is what it is today because of how much we love each other. No matter what happens, it's that love and bond that brings us together again.

We used to share the same interests, the same views and same thoughts. But as life progresses, we blossomed into 2 very different individuals. And now that we're both busy with our own lives and being in 2 different places, we no longer have that luxury of hanging out together.

But despite the differences and distance, our friendship is still going strong.

I'll like to take this opportunity to express my love and gratitude to this very special girl of mine.

And I have a secret to tell you . . .

I wish that you'll be in my life not just for a period, not just for a season, but for a lifetime.

=)

Today is her 21st birthday, and it's a once in a lifetime event.
And not to mention, a very beautiful day indeed.

I may not be there to be a part of the fun and joy, but my best wishes are all for you.

Happy 21st Birthday

Jessica ~ ! ! !

Take care baby girl, and I'll see you soon!

: xoxo :

Saturday, May 19, 2007

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Physics

I used to like Physics so much more than Chemistry, but now the reverse has happened.

I love Chemistry and dread Physics.

It's difficult to grasp the concept of motion, with stuff like vertical and horizontal motions, vertical and horizontal circular motion, curves, conical motions and what's not.

My aspiration is not to be an engineer.
Thank you very much.

It's only the concept of motion that is driving me nuts. I have been tempted to drop Physics so many times, but I tell myself that I'm not gonna back away from it. I will not give up just because I do not understand. No way am I backing away from a challenge.

But risking my overall just because of that?

Damn. I don't know.

And to make matter worst, the way the questions are phrased in the papers are so different. Sometimes I don't get what they're asking for.

Take my Chemistry test as an example.
I could do all the questions in the text and I understand the concept. But when I did the test, I was stumped. I had to leave a few questions blank cos I could not grasp what they're talking about, and what they're asking for.

For subjects such as Physics which requires so much thinking, why in the world do they have to further complicate it by phrasing the questions in such a weird way?

It's driving me insane and I just wanna give up. But I know I will not let myself do that.

What is wrong with you?!
Why in the world would you make your own life difficult and miserable?

There are times when I don't even know myself.

But one thing which I know for sure, is that I'm feeling so irritated over Physics now.

Damn you Physics.
I hate you.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

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totally awesome !

Just came back from an interview which lasted for barely 10 minutes. And the result? I was hired on the spot. The comments given were that I gave her a good vibe, and that I'm very organised. Why so? Because I gave her a photocopy of all the things she asked for in an envelope.

"Is these for me to keep? That's great! I don't have to copy them down. You're very organised."

"I'm going to hire you now because you give me a good vibe, and I know you'll deliver your best for me."

Woohoo!
I got myself a casual job!

I'm so elated that I did my happy dance on the street just now. Totally embarrassing, but who gives a shit? Definitely not me! Muahahaha!

Had a totally awesome night which sent me to bed smiling, and woke up smiling. And now this great news to start my day off. Brilliant!

I'm on cloud nine right now.

And it just got me thinking.

To sum up what's important to me in life right now, there'll only be 5 things.

Myself
Studies
Family
Friends
That special someone

At this point in time, I'm feeling very complete. Can things get any better? I believe it can. But I'm truly satisfied as it is.

Yes, yes, yes. Sometimes I can feel so grey about life, but there are also rainbow moments (like now!). And before I turn all grey again, I'm going to enjoy and savour every moment of happiness I'm feeling and getting.

Let's all be hippy and merry and do the happy dance shall we?

*muack*

Monday, May 14, 2007

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pain pain go away

Had the runs for 7 freaking times within a span of 16 hours today. Damn my digestive system! I need a new one!!!

I can't help but to wonder when will I start getting dehydrated or to die from the pain.

I feel like swearing... But because I'm trying to be a good girl, I shall not.

#%*(#@%@$&^(*$*

Anyway, got a lil' surprise today which made all my pain go away. Woot!
A lil' surprise from a lil' sweetie pie of mine.

Hohoho.
I'm not telling!

Lalalalalalalalalalala ~

Elise is a happy girl ~

Tralalala ~

*happy dance*

Bleah!

Friday, May 11, 2007

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Lots of Love

Right now I'm trying to give directions to Nicky on how to get to my place from UWA. The other side of the river! And not to mention that it's been quite some time since he came over to Curtin.

Ahh . . .

And did I mention that I'm a directional idiot?

Hohoho.

This will be fun.

Anyway, was reading Brody's blog and nearly cried. He wrote such a touching entry on our family (even though it's a lil' weird).

As quoted:

"i love my grandma and i respect her alot. but sometimes she just won't listen. how i hope Elise is here. a scream from her can save me for a hundred days. DEAR LORD! WHY AM I ALONE IN THIS FLAT WITH NO SAVIOUR?!"

"Elise, she seems like she caught something which she didn't wanna caught. like caught an affair or something. but like mom said, Elise is always emotional."

"No matter how much sometimes I hate my family. No matter how much I wanna isolate em. I still loves my family. I love everyone of em. For the first time i felt that. Maybe because of a broken family from the start. Maybe not. But still I pray everyday that they'll be safe and sound."

"I love to hear mom scream and scold me. I love to hear dad bragging about himself and complaining about how lazy I am. I love to hear grandma saying that I didn't take veggies but in fact I just eaten a whole plate right in front of her a second ago. I love to hear grandpa nag at everyone everyday when he got home drunk. I love to hear Elise cry over the slightest thing. And last but not least, I love to hear Lex telling me about his everyday life."

"I love em for who they are, I'm proud of em for who they are and I'm part of em for who they are. My everyday life wouldn't be complete if they aren't here. My everyday's bits and parts came from my family. Because of em, I got a role. The role of a son, a younger brother and a older brother. Thanks everyone."

"I love em all because they are my family."

Seriously, sometimes I hate that lil' bugger so much. How can you love and hate someone with such equal intensity at the same time?

He's my brother; we fought, we punched, we kicked, we laughed.

And though I'm always trying to irritate the hell out of him, and to get him to admit that he misses me (which he adamantly refuses to!), but I know that he does. In a silent way.

Perhaps that is how my family show their love for each other, by hidding it and doing weird stuff for one another.

I've always declare my family to be dysfunctional, and that I'm a crazy by-product of it. But like Brody said, my family is part of who I am. So if they are dysfunctional, so am I. And I love and am proud of that.

And right now, I miss my family SO much!
I just want to go home.

Argh.

Well, gotta go prep myself cos Nicky's coming over soon.

Friday night!

Woot!

Thursday, May 10, 2007

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Darwin hates me.

I find myself so gullible, that I'm utterly appalled.
Yet I'm so amazed at the same time.

How do I stop being so simple and trusting?

I feel so amoebic.
Did evolution skipped me or something?

Wednesday, May 09, 2007

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ahem

I've been such an emo girl recently cos I've been sick.

Was down with viral since Thursday, and was sent back home with MC for 2 days. Was told to have plenty of rest and to drink lots of honey lemon. It was so bad that I couldn't talk. What a torture! (but obviously a bliss for the people around me)

*roll my eyes*

Trying to be a good girl, I obediently took my medications promptly everyday, even setting my alarm for my middle of the night dosage.

And such obedience left me so medicated that I spent most of my Thursday and Friday sleeping! Talk about plenty of rest!

Received a call from Sugar on Friday night and was told to rest well. I was actually intending to tell him that I've been sleeping so much for the past 2 days, but because I've got the worst voice in the world, I didn't say much. And not to mention I was sleeping when he called me.

REST REST REST!
SLEEP SLEEP SLEEP!

I've never felt so redundant in my whole life, cos I didn't manage to get any school work done throughout the four days I was recuperating.

Was bloviating about it and was told that not doing anything and sleeping all day long are a patient's privileges!

Well... I guess I can make do with that. Haha.

I absolutely hate falling sick cos that's when I feel the most pathetic, and have the most fitful sleeps. I have to constantly adjust my sleeping positions so that I don't cough my lungs out. I was coughing so badly that I actually pulled my muscles a couple of times.

Hate it, hate it, hate it.

But oh well, it isn't all that bad afterall. Was so loved by everyone! Hohoho.

Anyway, I've got my voice back but if I speak too fast or too much, it will break off in mid sentence. Feels like a pubescent boy who's experiencing voice breaking!

Argh.

Sunday, May 06, 2007

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Sometimes . . .

. . . I feel overwhelmed.

. . . I feel tired.

. . . I just wanna lie down on the floor and curl up like a ball.

. . . I want a hug.

. . . I want someone to be there.

. . . I want a shoulder to cry on.

. . . I want a back to lean on.

. . . I want to do my happy dance in public.

. . . I want to punch someone.

. . . I want to hurt someone.

. . . I want to scream.

. . . I want ice cream.

. . . I want to run around.

. . . I want to behave like a kid.

. . . I want to go home.

. . . I want to know everything.

. . . I want to feel safe.

. . . I want to laugh.

. . . I want to be unreasonable.

. . . I want to doodle.

. . . I want to sing.

. . . I want to jump around.

. . . I want to be silly.

But most of the time . . .

I forget to breathe.

Wednesday, May 02, 2007

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D&D - Decisions & Decisions

Attended the Medicine & Dentistry briefing today and now I'm all choked with decisions to be made.

Should I apply for Medicine?

If yes, which Universities should I apply with?

Which state do I wanna go to?

Melbourne? Adelaide? New South Wales? Queensland?
Or stay in Perth?

Should I apply with NUS?

The possibility of going back to study in NUS is the reason why I changed from Foundation Programme to TEE, because NUS only accepts TEE results for Medicine.

Darn. So many questions are floating in my head now, and I'm so confused.

My desire to do Medicine has wavered and I'm more keen on doing Nutrition & Dietetics. But upon careful consideration and tapping into my heart's desire, I realised I'm actually lost on what I wanna pursue next year.

The only thing which I know for certain now, is that I love Human Biology and Chemistry.

Is there such an occupation as a Biochemist?

Heck. I don't even know what that occupation is all about if it exists.

Maybe I should speak with the Student Adviser.

Steve saw my UMAT booklet and commented that Medicine and Health Sciences have never been his interest as a career. In fact, he did not even plan to go into teaching!

He dropped out of college for a couple of years and worked several unrelated occupations, before going back to college again and moving on to University.

For all I know, I might end up going into teaching since I have no idea what I wanna do. Imagine me being a Chemistry or Biology lecturer. Hahaha.

Despite all these seemingly endless questions and decisions to be made, I do know for sure that I wanna go into the Health Sciences sector.

I'm interested in modules such as Human Anatomy, Psychology, Physiology, Anthropology, Pathology etc.

A few weeks back, I was watching an autopsy documentary on TV and was greatly fascinated by it.

I even aspired to be an Anthropologist in the past.

Damn it.
Why in the world did I circle one big round by studying Finance for 3 years, only to go back to square one?

3 years!

Oh well, it's never constructive to dwell on the past. Move on.

I suppose I'll take this one step at a time.
And it doesn't help that I have no one to talk to and to discuss with.

Will be going for the UWA Medicine Info. Evening in two weeks' time, and I'll assess my thoughts again after that.

I've only got 3 more weeks to go before the closing date of registering for the UMAT test.

Yikes! So many things yet so little time!

And not to mention, sectional tests are all coming up in the next 2-3 weeks!

I've been spending way too much time on Chemistry cos I'm in love with it. Better start my H.Biology and Physics soon. Hohoho.

Looking on the bright side, at least I'll be so occupied for the next 1 month to have any time for senseless wandering of my mind. Which is good, and exactly what I need right now!

So perhaps I'll be away from my blog for a while.

But take care my loves. There's always MSN!

Hohoho.

And darn, I'm so excited right now!

Woot!

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

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hmpf !

If you would, you'll hear that I've got a really sexy voice right now.

All deep and husky...
Ohh so mysterious!

But of course, you gotta pardon my occasional coughing fit.

Can I not take my cough syrup please?
Pretty pretty pleasie please?

Last night's dinner was Italian at Rustic Villa, and had the lamb shank with mash and steamed vegetables. Tried the pina colada, which has a tinge of coconut and pineapple to it. A rather tropical drink.

The lamb shank has a rather strong flavour to it, while the veal was light and tasty.

Had sticky date pudding with ice cream, and tiramisu for dessert. The sticky date pudding tasted like the chinese "fa gao", while the tiramisu was a little too strong.

But a nice dinner nevertheless.

Was pleasantly surprised this week.

Casually mentioned that I was intending to buy a pink fluffy handcuff cos it's so darn cute, and someone bought it for me as a gift!

Hohoho.

And no, I do not have SM tendency!
Stop saying that!
Wahaha.

Received a shelly bracelet from Sugar, which he bought on his diving trip.

Never had the fancy for shelly accessories, but the bracelet looks good when I put it on.

And it gets warm from my body temperature.
Interesting!

Bought Sugar a gift too but have to wait for it to be delivered. When I first saw it, I just had to get one made for him. Was supposed to be a surprise, but I blurted it out.

Anyway, was threatened by this particular sadistic soul to take the cough syrup and I complied. The taste isn't that bad after all as it is orange flavoured. Now I'm just waiting for the drowsiness to kick in and off to bed I'll go.

And because I have no idea how much 15ml is, I used a measuring spoon!

Okie dokes, I'm tired.

Went to the gym today even when I'm sick.
I'm obviously trying to stage my own death.

Argh.

Can someone please baby me?!

Hmpf!

And . . .

Happy 21st Birthday

to my dearest CS ! ! !

Yes I know I've wished you Happy Birthday so many times, but let this be the final one!

Hohoho.