part 2 of the previous blog.

......and to my surprise, I woke up in the plane on my way back to Brisbane, only to discover that Richard Branson, was on the same plane!!!! Well, he's not the passenger of the flight that day,but more of like 'turun padang' hahaha. I was like, totally starstruck.This is like, THE Richard Branson, Sir Richard Branson, the owner of all things Virgin(virgin records, virgin airways, virgin mobile...and the plane that i'm in, virgin blue.) Must be my lucky day, eh???

I was like "Shit! Syefah, that's richard branson!! take a pic!!!" and we did. And I have to say that he's a nice and friendly guy.Down to earth. He actually do the whole 'meet-and-greet' thingy on the plane. Yes, I shook hands with Sir Richard himself....he was like "Hello, how are you?" to everyone on the plane. Choc was funny though.She shook hands with richard and right after that, asked the passenger next to her "who is that?". Hahaha.It's funny that a larger than life figure like him is still unknown to some people.kinda give some points to ponder.

richard branson.taken on the flight back to Brisbane.not a D60, though!

the not so recent, ehem, blog.

I know that I've been neglecting my blog for awhile.Yeah, I am...due to a few unavoidable reasons(assignments, esp. haha). Been busy with a few things, emotionally, spiritually and erm, nevermind. So, after struggling myself to death with the assignments(horrid word, I konw), finally I have some free time to focus on a few unattended things, such as my beloved blog.Hahaha

Well, everybody deserves a break sometimes, aite??I mean, of course, I got a couple of assignments that I need to work on but who cares(for the time being la...)???Which reminds me of my one week Easter break. Went to Sydney for a bit of escapism and all that.It was good really, and I shall write a blog about it.

Syefah, Choc, Nora and I went to Sydney on the same flight and came back also on the same flight(diff company, though!). So, I finally get to see the place that I've always wanted to go to and I have to admit that Sydney is so...breathtaking. We stayed at the Macquarie Village(hope I get the name right!) for a bout a week and yadda, yadda. Ok, the blog has become too secondary school academic writing

us,bored at the airport =p

Yeah, I had fun doing some sight-seeing, and going to places that I can dream of, but somewhere deep down inside of me, there's something missing.I dunno. To be completely honest,I've always wanted to go to Sydney and study there.But fate got me to Brisbane. It occurred to me during the trip that I did write an essay for my LDV on why I wanted to go to Macquarie Uni and study there.And, what hurts me the most is probably when I see myself in another environment. What could've been if I were to study there and those kind of question. I'm just not sure if i did the right choice by switching to primary school and go to QUT instead of Macquarie Uni. Just one of those, unrealised dream, you see. And yeah, I miss my friends over there. And going there make me realise of how things have changed, and I'm still the same.Vague, huh??

But nevertheless,I fell in love with the place.I love the weather,even when its freaking cold.I love everything.Even farizah's housemate, Dan.hahahaha. =p

on the ferry with dee.


and yeah all good things must come to an end as our break come to an end.So, went back home...with a heavy heart.I actually cried, on the plane,before falling asleep. Only to wake up with a surprise.........
and not forgetting, special thnx to ash,ine( esp.for the shelter n uncle tobys!), dee, farizah(the cake!!),chong,poh lin(i luv dancing wif u,gal),nuar,ning,zaki,mimi(nice nasi lemak).Thnx for being a part of my journey..... =)

warm winter socks.....

it's almost 12 am
and am chatting with muzzy
ready to hand in my assignment tomorrow....
and it's damn cold here in Brisbane,especially at night
and I'm wearing this blue winter socks....
to keep me warm
in autumn

=)

just a little update of the goings in my life.....

I've been here for about 3 weeks aand basically, am trying the best that i can...blending in with the locals and other inthernational students,getting used to the new surroundings and culture....and getting used to the classes and whatnot.....

so basically, here are the few thinngs that's happening in my life rite now.....

1. enrolled myself in the qut's river rats cheerleading team,but didnt turnup last minute because I got cold feet last minute...
2. just signed up for latino dance classes, commencing this tue(11th march 2008).I actually paid 100 dollars for the 8 weeks duration prog. so, i betta show up....
3. currently spending my free time eating lollies,chips and choc....
4. just gotten myself a yoga mat.....not sure if am gonna use it....
5. been sleeping with sarah on a king single bed.we take turns on which room to sleep for the night.most of the time,it's my room
6. just gotten myself a skype phone. if u call me using skype, it's free.so feel free 2 call me

so,that's all for now.....til i update the blog!!!!! =p

Brisbane,brisbane.......

I'm already in Brisbane, Down Under for abt....2 weeks already. I find life here is nothing compared to my expectations! plus, i think of brisbane as bangsar....only bigger in size! i hafta admit that once u go overseas, u'll appreciate what's in your backyard. it's so hard to eat out(due to the hala/haram factor), most shops closes around 5...(mebbe on friday til 9pm..) and not to mention that it's damn hard to find my clothing size! especially for jeans, skirts and whatnot!!!! the smallest size that you can find is size 8! and that was my old

size before i shrunk!!

However, i've been meeting people from different walks of life....jan harvey( the 'aussie aunty') an jo carr has been very helpful in making us feel at home......a malaysian student who's doin phd(me n syefah basically calls him health guy!), another m'sian student who's alone, Jeslyn.....a bangladeshi guy who resides in melbourne with his fam....an ex-expartriate in kl......vegitarian cindy and her friend....and it's getting pretty interesting.ha.ha

Not to mention that the shopping is good too!(despite the fact that I mention how hard it is 2 find my size over here, i find the shopping quite tempting!) There's a few good Aussie brand that is a must have such as Supre, Valleygirl,Dotti,Jay Jays.....there's also bargain items that you can find in big W, Target's hop options design are so chic and yet at an affordable price!)So, i guess i enjoy shopping here.....

In the midst of all good things, there's also the bad.....not every australian is friendly(racism and whatnot....), the ever changing wheather! it's freaking mad in here!!!! I miss malaysia.......totally the case of 'there's no place like home'!!! Til then.....i'll rant heaps more about brissy as i discover more places.....n more eateries( abra kebab, anyone???)

my insides turned into dust.....

My grandmother passed away on tuesday. The person that I've known almost all of my life finally took her last breath and leave this world gently. ......Nothing last forever and all of us may have been prepared with her impending departure but i still could not accept the fact that she's gone. In denial. Confusion. And what hurts the most is the fact that i was few seconds late.......maybe i could have been there during the final moments.....i was so near and yet, i couldn't make it.....And i'm going to miss her much. so much that it hurts me inside........she's been a very significant character in my life. She was my parent before my parents. She cooked for me, scolded me, wake me up for school every morning.......taught me how to dress up.....how to eat using my fingers.....and now she's gone. How i'm going to miss all of that.....i'm going to miss her voice,her face.....everything. how everytime i walk by her room and there will be something missing, emptiness because now she's gone. gone to the other life.....and i really regret the times that i took her for garanted. i do. and i wish i could have the powers to make her stay, but i can't.....and i can't bring her back. no matter how many tears that i've cried........and on that day, all my insides turned into dust........

Fasting tyme!!!!

Here comes the time of the year....fasting month. As usual, I have to deprive myself from eating 3 or 4 meals a day.... I'm reduced to 1 meal per day. All in the name of religion.....It's quite interesting this year. I really enjoy fasting this year. Either I really bask in this activity or I just want to save some moolah. Hahahaha(laughs silly). Well, I'm sort of short on cash. I owe people money and I struggle to keep food on the table. Not to mention that I really NEED to update my wardrobe....get myself new pants(since every piece of clothing that I own is too big.And I don't want to look like Mary-Kate, anytime soon.....). I also have to admit that I don't have a life anymore.People!!! Help!!! I need to go out for the sake of going out, not for the sake of getting my basic needs. Sheesh, i need to let loose a bit............

However, despite the predicaments that I'm in right now, I can say that I am content with life. I break my fast with simplicity today, no fancy food, and I'm grateful. Am grateful that I'm still able to eat compared to other people( such as homeless). I'm grateful that I still have my basic needs......compared to other people that have to steal and whatnot......Alhamdulillah =)