Now, I know the feeling of holding huge responsibility for the happiness of others. To make sure the the rest are at their happiest, yet not to boil down my own strength. The rest hugged me; asking me to share if I can't take it.
I appreciate that. I really want to finish tasks given to me.
I just hope I don't sink. I want to continue swimming. Let's hope I stay this way.
I've been on my laptop typing away all sorts of emails to many departments, students, parents, my Australian counterparts, sponsors, and even a bank. On top of all these, I do take my classes to be part of my many priorities. I'm here, in the first place, to impart knowledge and teach.
I felt bad for a mother who flew down to KL to help her son register, only to know that Bursary could not process the offer letter because the money is not in the college account yet. I apologised many, many, many times. But I am lucky that she understood the situation.
Many come to me with a lot of problems to solve, asking for my help and requesting many different things from me. I'm more than happy to help. But I hope I don't snap even when I'm at my limits.
I nearly did that to a student today. All I did was that I kept quiet, listening to her for a moment ... took a really really deep breath and continued my sentence.
How long will this persist? I need more brains and many hands.
Anyone interesting in teaching part-time? Communication major? I'm hiring. :)
Otherwise, Happy Chinese New Year, people!
XOXO,
theRascal
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
It's about a week to Chinese New Year.
What the heck?!
I've not finished shopping or whatsoever ... but then again, I could never finish shopping :|
How can I be hired to shop?
As I might have mentioned in my last post. This would be my last Chinese New Year receiving red packets from the elder ones, as well as the last reunion dinner I would be having with my family, cousins ... hmm, I wonder what would it be like to have my reunion dinner with my new family? I bet it would be good, but maybe not as happening and noisy like what we always experience at home. Darling has a very small, close knit family. Oh well, we all have to grow up anyway.
One thing that would be definite - I'll miss the times I spend with my extended & immediate family during CNY.
We'll spend a lot of time together. Just catching up, picnic by the beach ... chasing after crabs on the beach, laughing at each other's silly jokes, my grandmother's picnic delicacies that she always make for us, see how my baby cousin cry when her feet touches the sand :)
Since it's kind of like my last celebration with them this year, I think I'm going to organise and do something really fun with all my cousins + grandmother who is 82 this year. So, when we look back through time, we'll always remember the days we spent together.
I'll see what I can do. :)
XOXO,
theRascal
What the heck?!
I've not finished shopping or whatsoever ... but then again, I could never finish shopping :|
How can I be hired to shop?
As I might have mentioned in my last post. This would be my last Chinese New Year receiving red packets from the elder ones, as well as the last reunion dinner I would be having with my family, cousins ... hmm, I wonder what would it be like to have my reunion dinner with my new family? I bet it would be good, but maybe not as happening and noisy like what we always experience at home. Darling has a very small, close knit family. Oh well, we all have to grow up anyway.
One thing that would be definite - I'll miss the times I spend with my extended & immediate family during CNY.
We'll spend a lot of time together. Just catching up, picnic by the beach ... chasing after crabs on the beach, laughing at each other's silly jokes, my grandmother's picnic delicacies that she always make for us, see how my baby cousin cry when her feet touches the sand :)
Since it's kind of like my last celebration with them this year, I think I'm going to organise and do something really fun with all my cousins + grandmother who is 82 this year. So, when we look back through time, we'll always remember the days we spent together.
I'll see what I can do. :)
XOXO,
theRascal
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
New Resolution
Finally, I understood the meaning of being in real, deep anxiety.
It feels like there's not guarantee that you'll be safe.
It feels like there's no back up plan.
It feels like there's no control.
It feels like there's nothing better to fallback on.
I think this may be one of the worst feelings I could ever experience in life.
I know, I'm a control freak at certain things.
People told me, "Don't expect ... just do it, things will fall into place".
But you know what? I've tried so hard! There are just certain things in life that I have always had an expectation.
New resolution for 2011:
It's a public holiday tomorrow. Happy Thaipusam, peeps!
XOXO,
theRascal
It feels like there's not guarantee that you'll be safe.
It feels like there's no back up plan.
It feels like there's no control.
It feels like there's nothing better to fallback on.
I think this may be one of the worst feelings I could ever experience in life.
I know, I'm a control freak at certain things.
People told me, "Don't expect ... just do it, things will fall into place".
But you know what? I've tried so hard! There are just certain things in life that I have always had an expectation.
New resolution for 2011:
- Aim, but not too high
- Learning not to always yearn
- Try to let go
- Live passionately
- Love unconditionally
- Laugh heartily
It's a public holiday tomorrow. Happy Thaipusam, peeps!
XOXO,
theRascal
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Wendy turns 26!
I can't believe I'm posting this up after exactly a month! -_____-
I know, busy at work, busy at home, no time to sleep, I need more than 24 hours a day... yadaa, yadaa, yadaa ... you can just call me a lazy blogger now. :(
A fact hard to accept. I used to be very consistent with my blog!
Anyway, let's move on.
Wendy finally turned 26!
She's the youngest among us all, giving that her birthday is in December as well. She's also smallest in size/weight/diameter of her bones/diameter of her waist ... what else?
But she's never little of her infectious laugh. When she smiles, everyone at the table laugh as well :) And that's most important.
I always love the character of a person.
Despite being never on time for any occasion (even on her own birthday lunch!), we still love her for many other good qualities that some people may find hard to admire. But kid you not, we always love this girl.
She takes everything seriously. Her job, family, friends ... and if you look at the picture below, she took that seriously as well. Haha :)
We've known each other since like forever. I met her on my first day in college, when everyone was a blur. I remembered speaking to her in English, and she could hardly answer.
Yup, a girl from Alor Setar, English was never her first language. But having that strong persistence and will to improve, she's now a senior position in a prominent media agency in KL. So, I always use her as an example when I lecture in my Academic Writing class.
Never say never. For you determine your own destiny.
I'm very blessed to still have a very close knit of friend I've known since college who I call family today. We make it a point to meet once every other weekends, be there for each other on our birthdays ... and we might be having a group Valentine's Day dinner. :)
Time flies so fast that there's a new addition to the girlfriend group.
A little princess!
Now, have we all upgraded to uncles and aunties?
NO!
We've just upgraded to beautiful ladies :)
Have a good week ahead, peeps!
XOXO,
theRascal
I know, busy at work, busy at home, no time to sleep, I need more than 24 hours a day... yadaa, yadaa, yadaa ... you can just call me a lazy blogger now. :(
A fact hard to accept. I used to be very consistent with my blog!
Anyway, let's move on.
Wendy finally turned 26!
She's the youngest among us all, giving that her birthday is in December as well. She's also smallest in size/weight/diameter of her bones/diameter of her waist ... what else?
But she's never little of her infectious laugh. When she smiles, everyone at the table laugh as well :) And that's most important.
I always love the character of a person.
Despite being never on time for any occasion (even on her own birthday lunch!), we still love her for many other good qualities that some people may find hard to admire. But kid you not, we always love this girl.
She takes everything seriously. Her job, family, friends ... and if you look at the picture below, she took that seriously as well. Haha :)
We've known each other since like forever. I met her on my first day in college, when everyone was a blur. I remembered speaking to her in English, and she could hardly answer.
Yup, a girl from Alor Setar, English was never her first language. But having that strong persistence and will to improve, she's now a senior position in a prominent media agency in KL. So, I always use her as an example when I lecture in my Academic Writing class.
Never say never. For you determine your own destiny.
I'm very blessed to still have a very close knit of friend I've known since college who I call family today. We make it a point to meet once every other weekends, be there for each other on our birthdays ... and we might be having a group Valentine's Day dinner. :)
Time flies so fast that there's a new addition to the girlfriend group.
A little princess!
Now, have we all upgraded to uncles and aunties?
NO!
We've just upgraded to beautiful ladies :)
Have a good week ahead, peeps!
XOXO,
theRascal
Thursday, January 6, 2011
The One with The Best Friend
This post is so delayed, but I told myself no matter how occupied I am with life, I still need to update my blog.
If you remember, I went to Singapore to celebrate Christmas and did some serious shopping.
Oh, the number of sale happening was insane! But I controlled myself ...
Anyway, I gave Pei a task before going to Singapore. I told her I have never been impressed by food in Singapore. Thus, this round, Pei and De Yang brought us to this fantastic steamboat! I wrote about it in my last post.
We chat, catch up, gossip (ahem!) and took many photos :)
Yes, DY was the official photographer!
I suggested this pose!
Do you like it or not?
After steamboat, Pei suggested that we try the dessert opposite the many steamboat shops there in Bugis.
It's one of the favourite times spend in Singapore. Every time when both Darling and I are in Singapore, we spend a lot of time with family, friends and of course, at Takashimaya in Orchard Road :S
Oh there's another place we would always look forward to go to ... tax refund counter
HAHA
I need to get back to work now. :)
XOXO,
theRascal
If you remember, I went to Singapore to celebrate Christmas and did some serious shopping.
Oh, the number of sale happening was insane! But I controlled myself ...
Anyway, I gave Pei a task before going to Singapore. I told her I have never been impressed by food in Singapore. Thus, this round, Pei and De Yang brought us to this fantastic steamboat! I wrote about it in my last post.
We chat, catch up, gossip (ahem!) and took many photos :)
Yes, DY was the official photographer!I suggested this pose!
Do you like it or not?
After steamboat, Pei suggested that we try the dessert opposite the many steamboat shops there in Bugis.
It's one of the favourite times spend in Singapore. Every time when both Darling and I are in Singapore, we spend a lot of time with family, friends and of course, at Takashimaya in Orchard Road :S
Oh there's another place we would always look forward to go to ... tax refund counter
HAHA
I need to get back to work now. :)
XOXO,
theRascal
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