First Xmas in London

Some pictures to share...look at the plump me!! *shucks!* i need remedy!

Living on a bed filled with thorns.

Complainning is human's nature, i presumed. I was never satisfied and happy with what I have even though I think I should be grateful to my parents as well as the bless from God that I do not need to struggle much with my life here. However, I was not even happy with what I had! I should be ashamed of myself starting from this very day! *ish ish*

I should be glad when I m at home where my mum used to wake me up every morning, prepares breakfast, fetch me to college, pick me up from station, prepares dinner, wash my clothes, iron my clothes, well doing completely everything for me!! Treating me more than a princess at home, pampering me and adore me like a diamond! sigh! I have never touched the housework at home and cooking. NOW?? A complete different person!! Every single thing needs to be planned, decide and implement it well ALL by MYSELF. Its time to face the reality! Being independent sounds easy but it is eventually hard. Not as easy as I thought it would be.

However, living on a bed filled with thorns makes me grow up, preparing myself to another stage of life. In a way it is good, in certain it is not that good because it is hard work! After 15 weeks being in London all by myself, it is time for me to show my report card, stating my progress of a different stage of life.

CheckList of Progression

> Health............Currently I should give myself 55%
(Why? Reason - Junks too much and needs to be reduced!)

> Physical image.............A good perspective where it is only worth 45%
(Why? Reason - Gained too much weight when I shouldnt be doing it!!!)

> Emotion status........Still moderate which it should be approximately 53%
(Why? Reason - Always very moody for no reason, having weird behaviour and thoughts!
still in the process of identifying what had happened.)

> Cooking.......I should reward myself from being so CLEVER with 70%
(Why? Reason - Never know that I am actually good in it. I could do even better with more
practice. I have even earned praises in my culinary skills! *claps claps..hooray!!*)

> Cleanliness..includes room, laundry, toilet and kitchen..more than 80%
(Why? Reason - I am the most organised and particular person in my flat!! Cleans all my
stuff after using especially in kitchen, drawers are clean and in perfect order! Toilet is
washed up twice a week, vacuum once or twice a week.)

> Study...still a long way to learn..47%
(Why? Reason - Its really tough studying here!!! I AM STRUGGLING EVERYDAY)

> Homesick...gradually better with a score 65%
(Why? Reason - Still thinks of home everyday even though I am busy with work and study)

> Friends....divided into 2 categories..
~ London 58%
(Why? Reason - It is difficult to fit into groups where there is absolute no similarity, so I am
still coping with it. Some are indeed quite helpful and kind, some are not!)

~ Malaysia 70%
(Why? Reason - Jess is my backbone being here. Never fail supporting me whenever in
need, BFF. College mates are still in touch, it is normal even if its not, simply because
presence back home is essential, or perhaps, others might not be keen to even contact?)

> Work @ London 55%
(Why? Reason - Still needs improvement, Manager just complained that I am too quiet.
haha..which is very true, because I rarely open my mouth to talk, just work and being too
obedient!)

> Innocent Status 75% (HAHA)
(Why? Reason - Should be a lot higher back in Malaysia but now I am slightly over exposed
with the 'real' world..no more 'katak bawah tempurung'. Had tried drinking, sort of partying
but no clubbing, just hangout at bars or pubs..hated it tho! So it would be just first and last.)

> Decision making 50%
(Why? Reason - Still improving, hated to make decisions because the negativity in me never
dies, carpricons' behaviour perhaps?)

In other words, my average score should be only reaching 50%, hopefully another 3 months I would improve even more!

Study + Work = Life?

Living a life in a fat lane!

Studying is indeed stressful, final year isnt as easy as I thought it would be. Upon handing in my first assessment essay which is part of the Ecotourism module, I felt its crapy work. Initially I would think to console myself its quite OK, but deep down in my heart..I know its not the best work. I know it..so keeping my fingers cross** hoping for the best.

Next would be tourism planning..thought that I have produced a good piece of work, but yet when I saw the work from my other classmates...again..the confidence level for passing plunged down to negative! Gosh..I really in need of

INSPIRATION + MOTIVATION + DRIVE + HARDWORK + SMARTNESS + WILL = SUCCESS.

Have been so called 'BZ' juggling with work and study but still think that I am not that hardworking anymore. God knows y..probably just being pathetic..

Living a life in a fat lane...y?? simple..doing nothing but just gazing in front of the lappie n start eating..whatever food that is prepared is in BIG portion and its up to you to imagine how much Ive eaten. Its as simple as that!!! Never know what really happened, but I am puzzled!!

Relationships' Identity

This could be a very good start in starting a friendly relationship. Counting the days that I was first at London..I am never better now. Sometimes its rather funny as strangers I would say will just interfere your conversation just to be a friend of yours. Nothing in particular..just want to know you better..thats all they do. Running or catch hold of you and start the conversation by saying "Hiya..can I be your friend?"

Upon being in a deserted area..just only the two of you..no one knows what will happen inbetween and how far can this relationship goes? It doesnt really matter if its between hibye friend, close friend, not so close friend, couples or even..enemies...

Words are beautiful..tackle it well to obtain one's heart and leave a good impression!

Whatelse can it be?

Worst thing that would ever occur if there is a failure in communication..just need two ways to work everything out smoothly.

Rings are always a clear identity of security towards a relationship..but the question is how does this measured? Does this really affect a person or is this really that important?? Take some time to ponder..

Something New

This point of time I am suppose to be studying or reading or researching but I was so distracted with the internet. Its a DISEASE!! I need to get rid of this habbit of gazing at my lappie at all times..isnt a healthy lifestyle!

I would love to share some of my experience to Stonehenge and Bath..it was a One Day Excursion to these places..coach was awesome..weather was great..guide was good..scenery?? MAGNIFICENT! I have noticed that different places in the United Kingdom has different attractions which mesmerized a person. Nevertheless, students like us loves exploration with some adventure and less historical. Unfortunately, face the fact. Tourism is a reality where every human practices the same way..we would just want to go to that particular area to experience it, see it with our own eyes and tell the whole world that we've been there! Cant deny that I was one of them as well..nothing is relatively that special..the places werent that original afterall..it was rather developed because of the planning that planners have done!

I have been a good student, trying to apply what I have learnt in class and speak it here..transferable skills..XD

(Look at the awesome buildings behind..)

(Bath?? Roman Men used to have their entertainment life here..back in which century again?)

(This is where the water flows to the pool) (Magnificent Church and guess what is the architecture style?? Gothic is the answer)

(Fudge Fudge Fudge!!!)

(Stonehenge here we come!)

Quality Time, quality Life..

Life isnt too bad around here..people do have the perception of London being a boring city..well its not exactly that boring..it will be fun everywhere if u have a bunch of nice friends hanging out together.. The only thing that is hard to accept is that the people's culture..its either u take it or leave it and u ll die here without anyone bothering u! Perhaps it happens everywhere in the world. Self protection is always needed..no one will help u if u r in trouble..tats life in London..take it or leave it!!

It wasnt too hard to be in a far away land..i know everyone has to lead their own lives..eventually i know eventhough im back at home..i would not be able to catch up or have some time with my family that often..one is buzy with this..another is busy with that..there isnt sufficient time to get together at all..so sometimes i do wonder it doesnt make much differences whether im here or whether im back there. Now is the time for me to wake up from my dreams and be as tough as i can to work for what ive always dreamed off!

I do wonder most of the time how can i handle such things all by myself..but i can assure u that if u r in such environment, nothing is impossible! im glad that i did it finally and im happy with the results out of it. All i need to do is to pray and have his blessings! Play hard work hard..thats wat my god father told me to do. I do hope that he could drop by in October to visit me :)

My PreSessional course is officially over by now..class will only commence on 29 Sept and i do wonder who my classmates are..hopefully they are nice and helpful. Sometimes im lost in Uni...there are too many new things that i need to learn and know it by heart. too many faculties..too many mess and too many trouble!

Spend quality time and quality life..thats what my motto should be for now..(at least)

dinosour @ national gallery museum

cheers everyone!!

isnt this polar bear adorable?? its a gift of Katrinas'..im so jealous!!

before having our meals..katrina from ukraine and samatha from denmark..bonne appetite!

me advertising some food before cooking it ...

Egyptian Name..from King Tut

Everyone can learn how to write their name in Sanskrit?? or Egyptian....hehe try it out..

Busy Bee

Let me calculate how long ive been here @ London.. gosh!! after calculating i realised that ive been here for almost 21 days!! ive been adapting well..since i can see myself gaining back all the weight that ive lost! (which is something that i feel relieve) it was eventually scary when i see myself slimmed down so quick and when i need to tighten up the jeans with a belt which only has limited holes punched!

Everything seems to go very smoothly and ive been so called busy entertaining different people at different times...some are Malaysians..very few but at least theres a few..some PreSessional classmates plus group mates..and last but not least..the most comfortable couples that i spent most of my time together! Very Cool!!

These couple brought me everywhere that i can go for visitation..treated me real well and most important is providing the best hospitality service which people in London doesnt really give. I was very thankful to God as he gave me this opportunity to meet such great people.

( This is a picture of me with Sumon & Debbie:- the nice couples)

Apart from that, my group mates aka classmates were also nice people around. These are some pictures to share..

(Gosh..im always the shortest whenever im with them. left-right Rebecca, Katrina, me)

(Rebecca, Katrina, Nari, me)

(Rebecca, Christopher, Sunil, Me, Katrina @ The Kitchen)

A GREAT FAVOUR..

Special thanks to my dearest neko who have helped me and gave me this great favour by adding all these stuff to my blog..i ll just make sure i get something nice for her from London and post it over to her for her 21st birthday in the coming November..XD (gosh..but make sure its affordable..hehe..i still have sometime to earn a little..)

The weather has gone bad these few days in London..i guess everyone must be really upset as the rain just couldnt stop.
According to the http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - London, Central Five-day forecast

Saturday Sunday Monday

heavy showers heavy showers sunny intervals

Max: 18°C Max: 18°C Max: 20°C
Min: 13°C Min: 12°C Min: 13°C

Sometimes i do wonder why London has so much of rain and the weather is really cold..and it will get colder at the end of the YEAR! God knows why..anyways..i should be getting the umbrellas soon from Central tomorrow..

Hopefully it will be a good day as im going on a City Visits again..to Central of course..and i hope i will be having lots of fun travelling around..:) will post up some nice view of autumn in London..exclusive..

A New Life & A New Beginning

Watching MAMMA MIA brigthen up my days in London..having to hangout with some fabulous people, showing me around and providing me excellent information..really glad that they were always there to help me!

DianaNeko gave me this interest to actually blog again..which eventually i used to do it..well..now im starting to do it all over again..sharing information about my experience living alone in a faraway land.

It was hard at first..not knowing anyone..however, it turned out well when u r used to it and it would be fun..finally u will get to enjoy it!

Knowing the fact that this course is a short course which will only last for 3-4weeks..its a great opportunity to learn and mingle around places. Anyhow..this is the new beginning and a new life for me:)