Schwork Frustrations

Hehe. Yup. Just as I've expected when I started this thing last April/May. M.I.A for quite some time now, haven't I? Well, I did say I'll try my hardest to keep this blog alive. Here's another thing though, folks. If you've been super duper awesome and actually read my first post, I did mention that I used to run a personal blog such as this one back when I was in high school and one of the reason I shut it down was because there was nothing interesting in my life to blog about. Well, guess what? Now, I have SO MANY things happening that I can barely keep up! There was a week in early November where I was so busy that I barely had any sleep! That's about where I stopped blogging here too because when I tell ya I have no time, I ain't joking. Boy, was that week insane.

So, anyways, HAPPY NEW YEAR!  Yup, that's another year gone and two out of six semesters done for me in Nilai. So far, I'm having a pretty good time. I suppose I should fill you all in on what I was "so busy" about, eh? But it's just going to be another long post and I don't want you guys to feel so dreaded reading all these and at the same time, I have no idea how to shorten everything. But anyways, I've decided that they're

Be Seen and Be Heard

"Be seen and be heard", an actor's golden rule, according Mr. Mano. Yup, that's right. THE Mano Maniam. If you don't know him, he's a Malaysian actor and he's been in the business for a long long time. He was in that movie, Anna and the King (starring Chow Yun Fatt, Jodie Foster and a very young and super adorable Tom Felton) and in the highly successful local sitcom in the 90s, Kopitiam. He was pretty much everywhere: on stage, in movies, on TV, behind the camera, teaching in classes. I was lucky enough to have him as my instructor when I signed up for a new course that Nilai was offering (this course was being conducted for the very first time just as I arrived at the school. Talk about timing! And how lucky I am).

The course was for only about 7 weeks with 4 hours sessions, once a week. And then consisting about 50% of our final marks, we had to do a final presentation (yes, performance) for the school (or anyone who wants to come, of course). And let me tell ya, 

Catch Up to Make Up

Okay. Operation Catchup shall now begin! :)

There're a bunch of, uh, new people that I need to introduce you guys to. College years is where one "year" is an equivalent to one semester and one semester is about 3 months and I absolutely despise it because things can change so fast in just a matter of days and things happen so fast. So, there, you should be able to tell that in just a couple of months, A LOT of things had already happened.

You know, I'm officially done with my first semester in college? It zoomed past me, I think I barely had time to blink. Anywhoo, I think I wanna update you guys on what has been going on. And I think the best way to do this is

It's Sh-Shownight!

Wow. Is it MORE THAN A MONTH I've abandoned this baby already?? :/
Seriously, guys, time flies. Even when you're not exactly having fun... Heh. Just sayin'.
So, anyway, just let me quickly wrap this up because, boy do I have a lot to tell ya'll. :)

I was honestly worried that morning when I woke up. There were still so many things our group's performance lacked and what if I go up on stage tonight and my throat closes completely, thus stopping me from being able to say anything at all? You know, the usual feeling you get before you go up on stage to make a fool of yourself in front of a huge bunch of people. HAHA.

Though, this is going to be a long day, because I still have acting class that afternoon and actually, I have to perform during acting class too, debuting our story for everyone in class. So, I had to perform twice that day! But hey, that kept my mind off the event that night and made me focus on something else, so that's good.

The Many Firsts

Okay, seriously, I don't think I'm very capable of short posts at all. That's what happen when you are so far behind on your posts. Heh. So,  really, guys and girls, brace yourself for another long one. This post is sort of a mash up of everything major that happened over my first couple of weeks in class and school. Of course, some details I would have to skip and kept for my closest confidants only. This might be a public diary but you can't expect me to tell you everything, can you? (*wink wink*). There's quite a few stuff to cover, that's why this is going to be another long post. But don't worry! After this, there'll only be just one more super duper long post coming up, which will be the Orientation Night post (I'm really excited to tell you guys about that one!) If you're still even reading at all by the end of this post, then,

Not Really The End

Okay, I don't think I'm going to do all the "hey, hello" thing for this post and just go straight to the point because I'm profusely trying to finish all my updates for you guys in time for Orientation Night on Tuesday. So, here's days 4 and 5. Just a little F.Y.I, I might skip some of the not-so-important parts, therefore, this post isn't going to be as detailed as the last few.

Exhausting Day 3

Hey you! Have you read day 2 yet? If not, then read the previous post first! :) Again, I know i promised to publish this post a few hours after the previous one but instead I took more than what can be considered to be a few hours. I feel awful but really, now I had a few more things to do last weekend and a lot of things to do last week that all precious time it flew by in a snap.So, this is

Day 2 of "Making Friends"

Hullo there, this is your really late update of day 2. I initially wanted to have days 2 and 3 combined in one single post but then I realised how long day 2 was going to be, so I guess I had to scratch that plan out. I hope you

The Beginning

Whew! First day finally over! It was a really long day today and I have so much to tell you guys but I only have so little time. Now it's already past 11pm and I really really want to sleep earlier tonight. I suppose I should at least try to fit everything in this post because if I wait to publish this, I won't remember a single thing. Anyway, I didn't bring my iPod or my camcorder with me today, since I know I'll have to leave my bag unattended at least once today and I couldn't risk having them being stolen, can I? Okay. Let's stop wasting time and I'll start from the beginning.

Preparations

I had to have my "Maggie Monday" a day early as a late dinner, early supper (9pm)...

Funny how a bowl of Maggie never fail to get us excited..

It's the night before my very first day at college and I'm getting my things packed and choosing my outfit for tomorrow. I honestly have no idea what to wear yet, so maybe I'll get lucky and dream of something tonight. Heh. :)

As for getting my things packed, I'm clearing out Patrick for the first time since the night before the first day of SPM. Haha. I really do love him but he's getting a little old and dirty now. I tried to hand wash it once but the colour faded a little, so I didn't wash since. perhaps I should've laid it out in the sun at least. Haih, I'll have to wait next weekend to do that then.

It's already past midnight and I'm supposed to be in bed but with the half nerve and half dread, I don't know if I can sleep...

Worst comes to worst, I'll count sheep. :D

Dreading for What's Coming

I know my last post was bit lengthy, so, i'll keep this one much, much shorter...

We went to school today for registration and it was pretty uneventful, really. I have yet to get my class schedule (will be getting it on Monday, as well as my student ID). I had to fill in a couple of forms to confirm my subjects and to my disappointment, the school had already circled my subjects for me so that meant I don't get to choose.. :( We had a big HAHA over one of them though.

My subjects for this semester are:
1. English Composition
2. Introduction to Music (which I have no problem with, for now)
3. General Psychology (this one sounds interesting)
last but not least, HAHAHA
Okay, waaaaiiiittt forr iiiiittttt......

4. CHEMISTRY and Society. HAHAHAHA. OMG I STILL FIND THIS HILARIOUS.

I got a C for my Chemistry in SPM and I really, truly, sucked at it too. Gah. And I thought I could escape it when I go to college, what's with the "anything but science" thing that has been going on since before I even graduate from secondary school. This is going to be a nightmare. Damn you Americans for wanting all rounders.

When I went over to apply last month, I met this girl, Dina. She was the one who served us (or at least, one of the few who did) and we sort of chatted about the usual things, you know, like "where do you live?" and "where are you from?". Well, she was the one asking the questions, to make conversation and small talk. When I told her that we were from Kuching, she said that she used to live there too, for a while when her father was transferred there for work. Then she asked about school, turns out, she's an ex-Marian too! So, then we talked about that for a bit...

Anyway, my point is, we saw her again today and she introduced me to another fellow Kuchingnite, an ex-Josephian (I'm sorry, but "Josephian" had always sounded like a girls name to me, which only makes me want to laugh every time I hear or use that word HAHA). I think he was really shy though. So, we didn't stop to talk anymore. Actually, come to think of it, I don't even know his name. Heh. Oops.

After that, um, we went to pay and stuff and then went to take a picture for my student ID. The dude only took one shot of me and I asked if I can see the picture. I looked hideous. Like, really ugly. HAHA. So, I asked him to take another one and he did (I think I heard him snap two pictures but hey, there's GOT to be at least one good shot in that, right?) But I still honestly think I'll look ugly though. Heh.

With that done, the last pit stop was to collect all the other stuff, like:

The student handbook, a booklet on the students email policy, the school magazine, a list of important contact numbers and the bus schedule and the orientation programs.

According to the program, we'll start at 9am and finish at 10pm throughout the whole orientation week and to be honest with you, I am not looking forward to this all.  There'll be so many outdoor activities like a telematch on Tuesday, workout early Tuesday morning as well, a race on Wednesday afternoon and something call Water Match on Thursday. You all know how much I hate these things. urgh. Not because I'm scared of getting down and dirty. No, I'm fine with that. It's the chance of falling down and hurting myself that I dread. Eugh. I hope it'll all be fine though.

Mum wanted to check out the Himpunan Jutaan Belia (Millions of Youth Gathering) thing that is going on in Putrajaya but dad didn't want to go. So maybe tomorrow we will. I mean, c'mon, one of the biggest event of the year is being held in our neighbourhood, we could at least just check it out. But it seems like we'll have a full day tomorrow too and we'll be going down (or is it up?) to KL city center tomorrow. Since that will be about an hour drive from home, I'll have to get up at 9.30am. On my last day as a free-from-school woman. Oh, well, fingers cross that I can make it up by going shopping tomorrow. Heh.

Whatever it is, my camera/iPod will be with me. There'll be pictures to take and post. No promises though. :)

P/S; I just realised how much I don't like the font for my posts, so I'm changing it after I publish this!

First Sight

Hey ya! This is random, no? A couple of you probably know that I'll be starting a blog, about, well, myself. Some of you probably also remember that I used to have one, until I deleted it in, what? Form 2, was it? But what I'm sure all of you think is that this is random. If you don't think so, then you should because I won't blame you since I totally think so too. Everything about this blog is random, I would say. From the really lame URL to the blog title (which some of you know is also my Tumblr blog title). I kept trying to think of a really suitable "blog theme" for everything to go together but I can't think of anything (a tagline or a word) that sums up who I am. I feel like everything's pretty messy around here. Maybe I'm pretty messed up too? Ah, well, I guess we'll just have to accept it as it is. I've ran out of the little creativity I've had a few weeks ago...

Just a little F.Y.I, I decided to start this thing for the benefit of my favourite stalker (you, yes, you), my no. 1 fan (who has been sending stuff to my inbox on Tumblr) and of course, anyone who actually want to know about what has been going on and what is going to happen. They are amazing people and since no one else cares about my life,I should appreciate those who does. Hahahahaha. If you're here anyway, I'm guessing you're probably bored or hates me and just wants to read my posts just so you have new things to talk about with your minions and roll your eyes at me. If I'm wrong, then you should totally send me an e-mail. Hahahaha. Oh! I forgot! If you're family, well, how's grandma? She good?

My URL, "the other url was taken", haha, here's a funny story: there was no other URL. Like, seriously, NONE. It's just something that randomly popped into my head when I was trying to rack some ideas for my URL and it sort of stuck. So, yeah, with that explained, I don't think any of you will go asking me what the other URL was.

For those of you who didn't know that I used to run a personal blog like this and then have it deleted in form 2, well, then, now you know. I deleted the thing for a few reasons;

First, there was nothing interesting to post. My life as a typical secondary school girl. Homework, busy weekends, school. Big deal. No one cares.

Second, even if there was something that was blog-worthy, i was too lazy to write it up. Hah! Big surprise there!

Third, a couple of my friends (maybe it's you, if you're reading this and if you even remember it, but either way, I know who you are, BOTH of you) kept bugging me to update it. After a while, I got really annoyed with their constant complaints about my constant absense from the blog. So, I deleted it to shut them up by shutting it down. And it worked like a charm.

So, hopefully, this time, there will be interesting things to post about, since I'm heading to college. Everything will be brand new for me. A fresh new beginning. Also, hopefully, this time, I can get my lazy ass to keep you all updated. In order to do that, I vow to post things as soon as I can after they happen, whats with the internet access nearly everywhere, anywhere in the city(ies). Things are also easier with my one-year-old baby (my iPod) and my 3 days old HD camcorder! :)

Okay, time to show off a little. Heh. My father (whom I hope very much will never stumble onto this blog) rewarded me with a mighty sweet camcorder for my effort in SPM. The Sony Bloggie HD Camcorder. It looks like this:

In this exact colour. Blue. It takes still photos and HD videos. Just as the name suggests, it's designed for bloggers. So, why what better way to put it to good use than to start a blog, no? :D

I'm not sure if you'll see more pictures of me though, since I don't really like to take pictures of myself...

Anyway, here's just a little catching up for all of you. If you already know about this (Judy, Sheryl), then bear with me. Or just close the window/tab, nothing interesting anymore :)

College! After months of school hunting, doubts and change of hearts, I've finally decided on what to do with my life. FILMS. I want to make films. Sounds cliche, right? Small town girl, move to the big city, with big dreams and full of hope. And with a dream like this too. Just like in the movies. While most people, my parents (unlike most parents), my brothers, friends, all supported me. Some friends probably smirk behind my back but some I'm already certain I will send them invites to the premiere of my first major motion picture (yay). In movies, however, we all know how it ends. Got really lucky with some execs from some big company who see talent in her, offer her a great position or make her a star and even managed to snagged the really cute boy whom she had first despised. Oh and the movie MUST end with a kiss. Ah, the ultimate typical chick flick. I don't know about my story though. To be completely honest, I'm scared to take a risk this big. My mum and dad let me do it because they want me to be happy and also that, they tell me, it's my decision, I will be the one who will have to live with it whether it turn out well or not. If it doesn't, then it's my problem, not theirs. I, for one, have enough sense in me to have a few back up plans ready.

Back to my college stuff, I initially registered at LimKokWing University. The huge Cyberjaya campus is only a few minutes drive from my house. I decided to register because it was the best place to do a film making course locally. And also, I registered at one of the education fairs that I visited and they were giving away a semester abroad ticket to those who register on those two days. I literally have a ticket to London right now. In my room. With no expiry date, between 2013 to 2014. but of course, In order for it to be valid, I have to be a LimKokWing student.

Then, we (as in, my parents and I) heard that LimKokWing had earned themselves an unpleasant reputation in the business. So, we thought that it will be safe if I were to do A-levels first, since it's recognised elsewhere (and that my second choice after Films was LAW, one of the best first step towards that was A-levels) and then only decide if I should go to LimKokWing after I've finished my A-levels. Sounds reasonable, right? I thought so too. Until we went school hunting and visited Help University. The guy there told me that since I wanted to do films, why not do it in AMERICA? Thus, introducing their American Degree Transfer Program (ADP). And so, we thought, "Hey! Why not?!". Comparing prices, it's even more worth it to study in America than to do it at LimKokWing (I shall not go into details in the mechanics and mathematics of this, heh).

So, we started researching on ADP at other universities; Taylors, Inti, Nilai, Help. And again, comparing prices, systems in each schools, subjects offered, visits to each universities, we thought that Nilai University College (Nilai UC) was best.. I've already registered myself at the school.

Here's how the American Degree Transfer Program (ADP) works:
With a total of 4 years altogether, 2 years will be spent in Malaysia (the americans call it the freshman year and the sophomore year), learning a little bit of everything, because the Americans like their students to be all rounders. But we can choose anything in our fields, of course. Like mine is Liberal Arts. There're science and business streams. I have yet to choose my subjects. The next 2 years, as you can guess, will be spent in America, the junior year and the senior year. The third year is when you choose your major, minor and university in the states. By the end of the program, you'll have a degree. So, basically, I'm not going to be doing any pre-uiversity and jump straight into my degree since in this program, the first two years are technically my "pre-U" already.... I think...? So, anyway, that's how it works. :)

Are you still with me? You are? Good.

As for the highly anticipated event that is NATIONAL SERVICE or as i call it, JUVE (for juvenile), it has been postponed, until I finish my 2 years in Malaysia (that is, after my "sophomore" year), right before I go over to the states (that is IF everything goes smoothly). Which will be in 2014. Now THAT is also another LONG story, which I will not go into.

On my long break, from after SPM December to this month May, I've been rotting away at home. Tumblring, tweeting, baking, watch a bunch of TV shows and movies, driving. Since all my friends are in Kuching, it's been pretty lonely for me. Oh, the gossip and girl talk. At least I'll stop rotting soon. I will be going to school on Saturday (tomorrow) for registration and hopefully get to choose my subjects and get my schedule.

Orientation starts on Monday may 28, classes starts on Monday June 4. The orientation will be going on for a full week. Gah. I should probably start rescheduling my biological clock to sleep and wake up earlier. As usual, this is easier said than done.

Aaaaaaaaaannnnndddd that's all for now. :) Yay, you survived my first whiny post! *applause*

P/S: I wanted to use the "Lights! Camera! Action!" graphic above as the sidebar picture but Blogger picture widget doesn't support gif. URGH. So, I thought I'll use it as my sidebar gif for my Tumblr instead. Once I've found a nice theme for it...

P/P/S: Some parts of my blog are still under maintenance, like the watch or die movies list... I'm still working on some of the poster remakes. THAT supports gif, so yay. Hopefully Photoshop will work with me...