My first test

scored 16. Upon 20, that is. Commercial law. I'm so proud of myself...see its just that i don't blog me studying..how boring will that be to read?!

21 Days After

Drunk, drunk, not drunk, not drunk, not drunk. Hahaha, Mambo night turned out to be R&B. Its like a mini Singapore inside club Metro. Oh well, organised by Singaporeans anyway. Singapore is small? So is Perth. I've met my secondary school friend in Zion Praise Harvest Church, met my poly mates here and there. Met some dude who knows me from Ms Singapore International and met some other dude who SAW ME ON MY QUANTAS FLIGHT HERE! Talk about photographic memory. But they were all just fluff greetings from me. Hi-and-bye..

See, they hung the Singapore flag. You would think its celebrating national day overseas.

Mr. Heart Stopper and Breath Taker. Hahahaa...they're freaks you see. Desmond's also from Faith Community Church, and Jeremy's dad, when he came..we just brought him to do all the youngster's stuff. Hahaha..they both can cook very well, or so i heard. But i haven't got the luck to try it yet. They're vege lovers though...they do not cook vegetables AT ALL. Because they LOVE veges, so they can't bear to cook it.

The rare few times i eat out, this Korean restuarant is not bad. We had piping hot steamboat. Will bring mummy and ivan to eat there. But the service sucks! The place i work at is x20 more efficient.

The sky is beautiful isn't it? The boyfriend's school, was there for his first solo flight out. I brought him to Zion Praise Harvest yesterday. He prefers the worship there but prefer the sermon at Faith Community Church. So dilema, which to go next Sunday? But the boyfriend's memory is very good..he can remember every word, every message each time. And he will QUOTE them back to me!! Like a tape recorder...hahaa

The man starting on his checks. My heart soared when he took off. But let's leave his story about taking off for another time. Up, up, up and away...

Waitressing 101

Sara is such a darling...the first parcel i've received so far from Singapore...One of the contestants i met during Miss Singapore International. Such competitions, i always find it fluffy and fake. The people..thus i never chose to mingle. Amazingly, always always at last moment, i get to make amazingly true girl friends. Shyanne, from Ralph Lauren, and Sara, the new addition. Hope she comes in 2 weeks time ;p



Hmm..the weather is getting sunnier and hotter, winter's almost over! I can't wait to get to the beach. My friends say i'm crazy tho..its still too cold.

And of course, i got to thank Bin Bin kor kor for sending me my notes. So thoughtful, makes me miss home alot. Where i have alot of people who love me.

I'm getting addicted to working. Well, partly its because of the cash (but again, its not because i'm money face nor materialistic), but also because i get to learn new things. Getting abit sick of the food they provide me though, its always MEAT!! (roast duck, roast chicken, roast pork..Shaun will be very happy.) I work 3 hours, 3 days a week. That's not too time consuming, the boyfriend sends me to and fro. What a darling!

Enlightenment:
1) Westerners sometimes prefer to use chop sticks to show off abit
2) Asians never leaves unfinished food
3) Westerners hate chrysantanem, and you cannot trick them
4) Asians are messy eaters
5) Westerners do not like to sit facing the door
6) And generally, they're all very appreciative of you serving

Tonight is Mambo night, some singaporean thing. And my friend gots us tickets...photos soon :P

Why is Ivan doing these tests,again?

Your Seduction Style: Fantasy Lover

You know that ideal love that each of us dreams of from childhood? That's you! Not because you posess all of the ideal characteristics, but because you are a savvy shape shifter. You have the uncanny ability to detect someone's particular fantasy... and make it you. You inspire each person to be an idealist and passionate, and you make each moment memorable Even a simple coffee date with you can be the most romantic moment of someone's life By giving your date exactly what he or she desires, you quickly become the ideal lover. Your abilities to make dreams come true is so strong, that you are often the love of many people's lives. Your ex's (and even people you have simply met or been friends with) long to be yours. No doubt you are the one others have dreamed of... your biggest challenge is finding *your* dream lover.

What Kind of Seducer Are You?

I doze when i hit the books,i think i need a lucky underwear during exams.

Your Lucky Underwear Is Red

You're confident and bold, and your lucky red underwear will only make you more sure of yourself. You have a great zest for life, and you tend to take on impossible goals - and succeed. When it comes to love, it's hard for you to take the time to open up. You're too busy conquering the world. So if you're looking for a little more romance, put on your red underpants. And see where their passion takes you!

What Color Is Your Lucky Underwear?

Tonight's Waffles night, maybe i'll have Vanilla. Yucks, i hate Vanilla.But rocky road, i like.

You Are Vanilla Ice Cream

Your personality is anything but "vanilla" You're a risk taker, who's up for anything new. You go well with anyone and fit into any situation. You are most compatible with rocky road ice cream.

What Flavor Ice Cream Are You?

Ivan's bored, so am i.

The Keys to Your Heart

You are attracted to those who are unbridled, untrammeled, and free. In love, you feel the most alive when things are straight-forward, and you're told that you're loved. You'd like to have your lover to think you are loyal and faithful... that you'll never change. You would be forced to break up with someone who was emotional, moody, and difficult to please. Your ideal relationship is lasting. You want a relationship that looks to the future... one you can grow with. Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment. You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred. In this moment, you think of love as something you thirst for. You'll do anything for love, but you won't fall for it easily.

What Are The Keys To Your Heart?

You Are Spider-Man

Quick and agile, you have killer instincts (literally). And that kind of makes up for the whole creepy spider thing.

What Superhero Are You?

Chin's Noodle House

It costs $160 to eat this snow crab and i'm getting there....hahaa

Yesterday was my first day at work, and i've never ever waited on tables, served nor cleaned before. My princess smooth silky soft hands...but it wasnt that bad. Got burnt a couple of times, my hands are becoming like mum's iron grip hands.

Remember when i was young, i was like to set the tables and serve my own table at the restuarant before the waitress even gets to do it. And i remember my ambition when young was to be a cashier..hahaa..coz i like to count money.

But its good working in a restuarant, its busy all the time, so time will pass. You get to people watch and observe eating mannerisms for different people. The best bit of all...you get free dinner!!! Ok, not as fantastic as what you serve..but as a international student here, you get very stingy on food, so its considered a treat.

So yay, my calculations will not be in the red mark anymore, and so maybe i can start saving up towards a ticket back home!

P.S did i mention driving here, you DO NOT NEED TO take lessons? All you have to do is do the theory at the licensing centre, get your friend to teach you, and you book the practical yourself.

but of course, Singapore's license rocks, coz its recognised world wide as i learnt here. Malaysians etc have trouble getting to drive here. But my friend had me try driving around the school's car parks, and Chris had me try at the super market. Its sooo fun, like Daytona! But you need alot of concentration though, and i'm so small behind the wheel...i basically can't see much.

I miss my brothers and Norman and everyone

I think only Norman will answer such questions and its my brother who started this...

Out of boredom (remember i was writing, sometimes after dinner my friends and i just sit around in a circle and do nothing because there's nothing to do?), well i started asking questions like

1) would you rather eat shit or a dead corpse?
2) Rather drink human liquid or drink urine?
3) Would you rather suck pus or mucus?

hahahhaa..no one wants to answer my questions nor entertain me. They all have a good laugh though, and you see their minds clicking. I always pose it as a 'what if a terrorist hold you hostage and you HAVE to choose one to save your loved one'

I hear there's a law now imposed that no more hand luggage on board? Boy, i'm lucky to have been the last batch then. And our singapore actress Abigail is transexual??! Interesting..if only i get to catch her documentary. I'm missing out on so much in Singapore. i dont even know what movies are playing any more.

this is really down out and under.

One month Anniversary

Tommorrow,17 Aug 2006, officially marks my independance in Perth. Its short, but it seemed so long. So much has happened, and my budgeting is still in the red mark. Still in the red mark, because you realise you have to start from scratch. Everything..from toilet rolls to cooking oil to spices to indulgences.

I'm starting to love Perth, but i still prefer Singapore. Its routine here, Tuesdays are waffles night, Sundays are Freo market, super market shopping is our favourite 'hang-out' place, Harbourtown is another favourite. We can spend half an hour gazing outside a pet shop, Oriental food marts continue to amaze us with their variety. I can't wait for more things to come...my friends want to take me to Mandurah, Margaret River etc. They have plans for my birthday! Hip hip hooray.

Mummy and Ivan are coming soon, i can't wait. Apparantly, the boyfriend has plans...hahaa..oh well, we'll see.

University is tough.

Ng can cook

Disclaimer: Christine is NOT having too much fun because school really hasn't started yet.

The school has a chill out tavern where 'crazy nights' sometimes happen on thursday. The first one we went was labeled Pink. I should have dressed like Pink, and maybe win something. But all the caucasians are the sporting ones. These are the more funky and outrageous ones we got, us camera whores. The extreme right hand corner, can you guess what they are? You realise the good looking caucasians wont be dressing up, instead will just stand one corner and look cool. Whereas the not so good looking ones are crazier and well, more fun to be with. Caucasians, however, do not know how to behave when they drink abit too much. They get very rowdy. Good thing though, such parties that happen on school ground...everyone goes home at midnight. And thus i am Cinderella...

P.S They are supposed to be lamp shades. Creative, isnt' it?

Pet shop window shopping. Hamsters are illegal. Have i ever told you before that i wanted a dog so badly but my mummy wont let so i got a hamster leash to walk my hamster like a dog? Now, that's a long sentence said in one breath. Sophia intends to move out, she, me and Alastaire are itching to get a puppy. AUD $350.

The boyfriend whips up a very good kebab. Initially, i wasnt so keen on kebab coz i'm not a kebab person. And also coz i just had quite sucky microwaved prata so i thought it would be similar. But his kebab....gosh....fills me up in one go and had me craving for more. Enough said.

Friends i've made and spent alot of time with, and saved alot of memories. Besides my secondary school days, this period is going to be the best time of my life too. And so i must thank my dad for giving me such an opportunity. Sophia's mum is in one of those pictures. We bring her out alot on our outings too...hahaaa...see we youngsters love the elderly.

Another day out with Sophia's mum and we brought her to Fremantle for a feast! It really was a feast! Cod fish, seafood platter, sardines .... i miss fish though. You don't get it that easily here, you would think its abundant because of the harbour. But noooo, its not cheap either. So whenever i eat out, i will choose fish for my set. Coz i miss fish. We stepped into Fremantle fruit and vegetables market at 4.55pm (it closes at 5pm), it became like a stock market. Quite exciting, everyone is shouting and it becomes very 'atmospheric'. The sellers start selling very cheap and i bagged a whole lot of strawberries for only $4. But they grow mouldy very fast though, i realise. So now i know, eveyr Sunday is Fremantle day. I'd like to take mum there. I've already in mind a list of places to go when she's here. I haven't been to some of the places myself. Namely the Fremantle prison, Wildlife park. Shall wait for her to come then go, so she wont be bored.

At Fremantle, you see the signs "Please do not feed the seagulls. Or they will S.O.Y"

S.O.Y = Shit On You

Actually, its not that difficult to cook. Chop some garlic, throw in a bit of hua tiao jui, mix this mix that, stir fry and voila...a good dish. All you need is creativity.

I feel guilty, i have been having too much fun. Like tourist, i joke with my friends. But now its serious work, i've assignments piling up. University is tough work man.

I'm also guilty of spending too much at the supermarkets. Every 3 days or so, i'm there. Its like our faviourite place now and i feel like a housewive. We call each other and go "What's for dinner tonight?" And i end up buying alot of unnecessary stuff. I have a budget per month, but i'm overspending it. Rent takes away alot of it, so now i'm writing a grocery list and i'm going to control my spending. And my naggy friends who goes supermarket with me, they help to ask if chocolate biscuits are necessary, they remind me i have shit loads of toilet paper at home and the mortifs are not that cute, and the discounts will come back again.

and gosh, the ceiling light just went poof on me! No more light, how am i going to do work tonight?! and i was all geared. Tomorrow, got to get them to change my bulb and heater. Speaking of which, they oiled my creaking door. Rather efficient, they are. But they have my room key, that's how they did it, when i'm not home. Nothing was missing tho.

I think its not fated for me to talk to my mum. I miss her, i miss her voice. But twice, thrice i called..i couldn't get her. Then well, her mobile is not free incoming, so i didn't call that.

Where next?

The GPRS in one of my friend's Porche. "At the next junction, turn left."

So far, i've been driven around in the cheapest ($700) to the most expensive (the above). So long as it gets me there, even with my own legs, i'm fine. The public transport here is alright, irritating thing is the last bus is usually very early. Like 7pm. But of course, by 7pm, you shouldnt be out alone and taking the bus. The stark difference between the cheapest and the most expensive ride, however, is that the safety of the car. The $700 drives fine, but when you sit it..you just worry a little bit, because the frame work is abit shaky, and the fuel gauge meter is spoilt. Hahaaa....

Maggie Mee, I had none since i got here. Mummy should be proud of me. I keep cooking asian food tho, perhaps i don't like frying stuff coz it gets oily and i'm lazy to clean. So most of the time, i make soup based dishes.

I get so estatic when i visited the oriental food mart yesterday? They got toufu, FISH BALLS, CRAB Meat sticks!!! I exclaim at everything and my friends say i ma cham sua ku.

The lectures here is pretty different from my days in poly. Its interactive, but i got to confess. Half the time, i don't know what the lecturer is talking about. TOo chim...and i'm lost, and their accent! I got to start reading my text books. Everyone thinks i'm very smart in photocopying in Singapore and bringing over. They say i'm very serious about this, hahhaaa. Sophia's mum was very impressed.

Photocopying here is crazy. It's 10 cents PER PEICE!! I dread when its the time to print assignments...coz so far, i dunoe where to print them, and of course, you got to pay for your printing. A printer costs $49 here, so i've friends suggesting that we buy our own and share etc. We'll see.

I went with the Indian friend i met in Singapore tru a business aqquaintance to church last Sunday. Its called Zion Praise Harvest church, i found out that in Australia, there isn't exactly denominations here. Its very different from Faith Community Church that Wei Xiang brought me. Priase Harvest is more youthful and colourful, Faith Community is well..pretty much like ours.

So i havent decided for my 3rd sunday, which one i should go. Faith is near my home, and got familiar face like Alvin. Yet Zion, i get more presence there. Comfort zone or step out of it? But at both places though, during worship, i keep tearing. I don't know if i'm touched or i simply miss home.

An aqquaintance commented though, that i've probably done MORE than he had during his 5 years here in Perth. Because over the weekend, i've played golf, tennis, badminton and jogged. Hahahaa...quite funny. Well, its good that i've got good friends and this one guy is sporty and has friends around so i tag along for his sports. He brought golf shoes, sports shoes, and a whole range of shoes. For different activities, he calls it. We were like..you come to study or what! Hahaa..

We've also been to the Burswood casino. I simply observed the human behaviour. I don't understand why people must grab the card so hard and bend it so spoilt then flip over. To increase the excitement of revealing the number? I call it simply wishful thinking that the number will change.

I'm getting more or less used to the cold now, and i don't get hungry that often. I actually don't sleep that much, although Wei Xiang seems to hibernate in the winter. Hahaa.

oh yes! i remember..i miss Bee bee tooo..the red thin prawn cracker.

Maybe my new found friends are regretting knowing me..hahaaa..i make them do silly things

Take One: I LOVE V

Take Two: I LOVE U

Visual creatures

The group of friends extend.

Haven't put on weight :)

New found hobby. Its really boring here lah, so this is the most fun past-time.
We don't gamble though. No $$$, haha.

One of our friend's condo lobby. Doesn't it look like a hotel??

And the exterior of his condo is even more so like a hotel. Facilities include spa (HUGE jaccuzzi), heated pool, tennis, snooker table, and get this..a PERSONAL fridge in the lobby. How convinient it is to get a soda out right after your game or something.

The city sky line. Just right opposite one of my friend's bachelor pad.
No wonder he didn't want to move to our school hostel.

My signature dish. Baked beans omelette.

Shitake mushrooms, diced beef, vegetables, omelette and rice. I was the leading chef, hahaa. They said my rice was good. Dunoe why in singapore i always burn them. Here, it was perfect leh. But of course, always doing such a meal..i foresee a time where people are gonna get unhappy, coz its no fair always using their groceries. Hard to equal out. Oh well..we'll wait and see.

This pic was taken in an alley and the guy on the far left, is actually a STRANGER! Who walked past and saw us posing for a picture, and just JOINED in. Talk abt friendly! Haha.

The boyfriend's packed lunch for me. Always lots of veges.

Photos, finally!

Perth city, sky line. I am beginning to like this place. Partly, i guess i've found good friends.This will be last for today, i am finally getting to RUN!!! Bought a pair of exercise pants from Nike at the factory outlet for only $20! The stores sell it at $80. Shyanne, you jealous of my shopping here? Hahhaaa. Will post other pictures later in the day. I had a smashing night yesterday. hahahaa...Stay tuned.

P.S i'm not putting on weight yet *crosses fingers*

My connection's up, i will be online more frequent. Figured it was a loose wire thus lousy connection. I feel so silly..wanted to cry then

Everything looks beeeautiful here. Actually, Singapore would have been perfect if it had the weather,climate and friendly people. And of course, not such a hectic life.

Somewhere down my other post, this dog popped out for no reason right?
It looks like a toy dog!! Pet shop in a mall.

Fremantle. Where fish and chips reign. Actually, it wasn't thaaaat good lah.

First set foot in a new journey ahead. Home sick already.

Recipes

My morning indulgence.

They have many flags waving while doing praise and worship. Eh, this aunties got skill one k. Many pattern waving the flag. One different flag for each different song.

My uni sometimes provide free meals and these are the gate-crashes. Hahaa

Me, Issac (from Kam Yum church, attends same church here with me now) and Sophia. New found family.

Shyanne: Post your recipes to me!!

I don't know why but my brothers say my cooking suck, but when i'm over here, it's suddenly Smashing!! Maybe its the help of the ready made sauces (oriental honey soy chicken sauce, oyster sauce etc), or maybe i'm desperate to make it good (pressure of 4 other pairs of eyes staring and 4 mouths waiting), or maybe my friends are just hungry and will gobble down anything in sight or maybe i'm just goood.....

Mum, i've found miso soup base here and so there's udon and soba on my menu!! Yeah!!

Harbourtown was not bad actually, cheap. Factory outlets...Mum, come visit me and i take you shopping!

the rest...well, i'd just let the pictures do the talking. IF, this thing lets me load..aargh!

I give up

ok, i'm not going to post any photos till i get this fixed.

As i was saying, initially i just arrive i wasnt that keen in making friends, kept mostly to myself. Don't get me wrong, i wasn't in depression or anything like that. Just didn't feel like it. Because i miss home, i only want the old.

But things are fine, we're going into the city and Harbourtown tmw, factory outlet shopping!!! hahaa..shopping cheers me up tremendously. But no point, course its so cold here, you don't need that many clothes. People wont even know you didn't change. hahahaa

Second day of school, i'm getting the drive. I signed myself up for extra workshops in the library, cause i can't remember what i learned in poly. So needed the extra revision. I can't rely on internet now, so i borrowed 4 books from the library to start on my assignment. And it's only the second day of school!! Boy, i'm so studious. My papa should be proud of me.

I am proud of myself.

Photo's gonna take awhile

I'm actually quite fed up with this. I'm not sure if its my system or the network that is screwed. Having SO MUCH difficulty just surfing the net. Siiigh...i dread my assignments...

Since my arrival, i had been quite sian in making friends and doing anything basically. Because i miss home. Badly.

Back to School

My first day in school, I’m so excited. I’m quite determined to ace; because I’m passionate about this. I’m naturally quite blur, but due to an inquisitiveness, I usually kalang kabok quite well. Being in an undergraduate program is very different. You got to self enrol, plan your own time table etc. Very different from what I’ve done in Singapore. Now I know Singapore schools have it good.

I’ve already sent in my resume for a selection that will pay me above market rate to be involved in campus marketing plans.

Ivan: it pays to be organized. It’s good to start now by storing all your course syllabus, assignments and lecture notes. Categorize them and save as soft copies, and of course make back-ups of it. I’m regretting now for not being conscientious in doing that. But I’ll cope fine, perhaps will need your help in sending me notes! You doing public relations yet?

I think I’ve a personal caterer now. The boyfriend made and delivered me 2 lunchboxes so far. He calls it his ‘healthy meal’, lots of carrots and vegetables. Ha ha, maybe it’s cheaper than meat. (There’s no fresh fish sold in the supermarkets!)

Its delicious anyway, fills my stomach and my house mate brought a weighing scale! Hahaa, and you still say I bring too many nonsense stuff?

I went to church with Alvin yesterday, interesting. During praise and worship, a couple of ladies just kept waving their flags. They got tens of them, different colour and pattern. And got skill to wave them around one Ok. I think its akin to how some people clap hands or use the tamborine during P&W, they use flags.

Alot of Kam Yam people there as well, and they ALL know Xinci. Hahaaa, as said by Alvin.

Pictures now.. next post. Quite screwed now, either the network or my computer..sigh :(

Wish Upon a Star

My new found friends here finally got a taste of Christine Ng. I cooked a 4 course meal for the party of six last night. Entrée baked beans omelette ( no one ever heard of this and thought it was a very profound dish! Thanks Mummy Ng), pigs-in-a-blanket (just a chim name for grilled sausages can), tomato spinach basil spaghetti with mushroom ham, ending with vanilla ice cream. My guests brought ingredients though, I cooked and someone did the dishes.

Comment of the day was, “Either I’m very hungry or this really tastes good”. After that, we just sat around the living area and stoned. Hahaa, nothing to do!! And we were all so full, didn’t want to move. And so I started my crap. They laughed so hard, they told me they never thought I could be so funny. *rolls eyes* Riiite…

I am like Discovery Channel, they say. And as Tan Ah Teck from Under One roof says, ‘before you were born’, my friends burst into tears when I say “When I was young…”

I shared with them my stories of my dad pulling out my vegetable shit, when I thought it was a worm. I told them how I nearly drowned because of a super soaker. My new found friends here, they really appreciate my company. I feel warm with them, and I see them as friends who’ll be going through a lot with me whilst my time here. These friends are not even my course mates. They were the ones I met along the way to Kardinya.

I saw a shooting star the other day. Absolutely beautiful, the night sky. I was greedy, I made lots of wishes. But I didn’t make it when I saw the shooting star. I only made my wishes 5 minutes later, because I was so stunned and couldn’t believe I saw a shooting star. Well, I don’t believe in superstitions, but I still wished anyway. And I wished for my family’s health back at home.

Dad: I’m essentially staying here for 2 years, I’ve seen the counselor on the first day, and due to circumstances of the modules not being in the semester, I can’t overload in a year and half. I’ll explain to you over the phone

Ivan/Elwin: My ipod’s cured! It self healed. Thanks!

Journey to Kardinya

I walked miles and miles, without anything in sight on my quest to get my lap top fixed. Halfway through, I turned behind to see if I could ask someone if I'm going the right direction. There were no signs or anything to help. And ta-dah!

I made 3 new found friends. They were more stable atoms; we spent lunch, dinner and supper together. Unlike the other unstable atoms I met along the way in campus, more like acquaintances. They were initially pretty shocked that I dared to walk alone on the highway for my quest, and thus they invited me to join their group.

And Tuesdays, apparently are the `happening' night in town. Movie tickets are cheaper, waffles are half priced. We went to the waffle place at night, and it was filled with Asians. We commented on that and this Caucasian lady was joking, “Because it's cheap, and so Asians are cheap”.

Ha ha, can't deny that. Not in a malicious way of course, it's just totally understandable. Thursdays are also more `happening' because shops close at 9pm instead of the usual 4pm.
Since Sunday, yesterday was a `better food' day. Lunch was jap at Kardinya, I felt I needed a treat for walking so so long and hard in my quest. Reminded me of the time my family had to walk miles and miles too in Gold Coast. Dinner was provided by the Uni, a welcome dinner. It had roast chicken, salad, fruits with yogurt. The server was a bit sexist though. The boys have their chicken bigger. Didn't they know chicken make the male reproductive organ smaller yet make the woman's twin towers bigger? Silly, they got it all wrong.

I've found a couple of running ka khis now, the trio I met on my quest. But right now, it's just so cold you wouldn't want to step out, least to say in shorts. But the boyfriend did just that, by running to my school. I missed him by just one minute because I wasn't at home. I checked out the gym, it's not too bad. AUD $50 per month, I'm interested because it has those group classes. Later, we're going into the city with the school. Maybe when I get back, I will try to run. If that doesn't work, I'm joining the gym. Or at least, for the winter.