Just... Something.

Oh yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.

Yo plano boo!

That phrase, in short, means 'Hi! I'm away from Kuantan again, as usual, only this time I did not bring back my purse (ha) and bottle water (ha) with me so I have to survive without them for another couple more of days. Yes, I'll be back to Kuantan very soon, again. I'm pretty sure I can make it. On the other hand, I would like to announce that I HAVE WON A CONTEST. Like, how often does that happen? It's no ordinary contest by the way. I'll show you later (later, here, has a long span of possibilities), I promise. SPM results? Oh my results wasn't that good, wasn't that bad either. It was a meh-meh result. With a meh-meh result, that could only mean one thing: I will never have the chance to wear scrubs. Sad, but true. Anyway, last week had been awesome. Awesome to the maximum point. I'm still wondering whether or not there's a way to feel that awesome while not being in Kuantan. We have Moo Cow here but I'm not physically fit to consume it without worries yet. Boy had I been sick for LONG. Doctor said I was/am allergic to the air here in KL. Medicine didn't help. Meh. I hate doing the laundry. I just do. 4:01PM. That gives me around 50 minutes to prepare for work. Hah. Work. Speaking of work, did you know that by checking into Foursquare in any Starbucks outlet between 8:30PM-9:30PM this Saturday, the 31st, you'll get a free grande size of Frappucino? Well if you don't, now you do. The things people would do in support of Earth Hour. And yes, it's a true story.'


Nahhh just kidding. That phrase has no meaning at all.

My college life thus far.

Pictures below were taken and uploaded here weeks ago or so, but I wasn't able to find the right time to blog about this. The editing and uploading process took me more than two hours, by the time I've uploaded everything here I decided that I was too tired to blog about it. Now isn't a really good time to blog about this either (I'm sick, very), but then I realized that my first semester is ending next week, and not a single update was given here. Which is wrong at some level, because it may seem like I've never had this college freshman phase in my life and you may think that I made up the whole thing about college. So here it is - a post about my college life thus far, with pictures more than words, I predict. My apologies for that.

I do not remember whether or not I've mentioned it here - the college I'm currently studying in is, as you have already seen above, KDU College. KDU University College. KDU. Whichever you prefer. Basically there's two branches of this college here - Damansara Jaya campus and Petaling Jaya (SS13) campus (School of Business and Law). These two campuses are around 10 minutes away from each other, by car of course. I'm currently staying with my aunt nearby the DJ campus, so every morning, say 9AM, she would drop me there before she goes to work. Then later, depending on what time my class starts, I would take the shuttle van (there's a ride every half an hour) from the DJ campus to the SS13 campus - I'm currently taking diploma in accountancy. Oh God, why. Why am I not studying the human body right now. BAH. 

Oh to avoid confusion while reading this post, let me clarify that pictures come first, then only the words about them, okay? Okay.

I'm starting off with the DJ Campus.

The pictures above were taken from the DJ campus, Ground floor. As you can see, there are lots of facilities here, which none of them could be found in the SS13 campus. Sad. But it's okay for me because I come here everyday... And have basically nothing to do other than waiting for the van to depart. The ATM machine would be useful once in a blue moon though. I've never used the vending machine so I can't tell how good it is. And what you see at the right bottom corner of the picture is, actually, a cafe completely run by the culinary students, I guess. Haven't got the chance to visit it though. Or shall I say, the guts. (I'm always afraid of trying new things, especially when I'm alone. True story.)

Oh yes, here, we have a 1901 Hot Dogs stall of our own. Back in Kuantan the only way to get one of these hot dogs is to watch a movie at GSC. I'm not even lying. 

Here's the HUGE cafeteria from one point of view. Colourful and cheerful. A lot of stalls, but I've only tried one. For reason please refer to a few pictures back.

Then we have this very creepy, old lift that would start moving before the door closes completely. Every time I take it I would observe. I'm sick aren't I.Second picture was taken from the 1st floor. After taking that picture, I turned to my right, and took the next picture here, which is the outside of the huge auditorium. Did not manage to take a photo of the inside because, uh, I can't. And I have no idea why did I take a picture of this blue thing here at the right bottom corner. I also have no idea why did I put it into this picture. It's a Kiosk system that enables us to check our credit balance we have in our student card.. Or something. The only time I ever used machine was when I had to pay a fine of 6 bucks for the late return of two books to the library. Students also use the student card to pay for parking. Why would they do that anyway?

Oh, and this is the best part of the college. My favourite thing about college, as a matter of fact. A water dispenser on every floor. Just brilliant. This thing here has literally lighten my burden - I used to carry four litese of water to school (2 bottles of 2 litres) every day. With the existence of this thing, life has been made so much easier. I applaude for thy existence.

This, on the 2nd floor, is the computer lab - the place I would spend my time wasting it (ha, ha) on the days where my class starts any later than 10AM. This place has like um, five rooms full of computers (Windows 7, whoooooo), and all students are allowed to use the labs when there's no class held. The internet connection is strong, the only bad/sad thing about it is that it only has Internet Explorer. You cannot even imagine my pain. Nonetheless, this is a very important place for me, because besides playing the role of time killer (slow one, though), it also provides me my daily dosage of 9gag - it would be very miserable if I don't take it regularly.

This is the 3rd floor. The resource center, better known as the library, is so much advanced in every aspect that I cannot even compare with SMKAA. I'm sorry. I love my secondary school but facts are facts. Right next to it, as you can see in the last photo, is the gaming room. Yes, they have all kinds of games in there, from board games to video games - you name it, they have it. I've never been in there as only members of the Gaming Club are allowed in it. And you know why am I not a member. Haha haha haha. Sigh.

The inside of the library! I could have taken a better photo with a wider view but there's many people there in the morning. And I refuse to look like a retard in front of them. Hence this retarded picture in front of you.

Now I'm taking you to the SS13 Campus via the shuttle van which photo was taken but not uploaded here. My bad.

It may look good and new and big on the outside... But really, there is nothing much inside, trust me. The very first photo in the picture, that's one big block of lecture rooms. That is all. The second photo on the right side, here, shows the shuttle van parked in front of the library building. Offices and the computer labs are located in the same building. Is it even right to call it a building? Oh this post is getting sloppy.



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The computer lab by its own in the first photo, next to it shows the computers in the library. They may look newer and more appealing than the ones in the DJ campus, but the computers here are so... Frustrating. I've had many problems with them. It's either I cannot log in, or the internet connection is weak, or the computer is so, so slow I wanna flip the table. Oh we're using Windows XP here by the way. Then we have this photo of the ONLY 5 shelf units in our library. Yes, it's the truth. The amount of books here is not even a-third of the one at DJ's. Here, most of them concern business and law, as, as I have stated, the SS13 campus is a Business and Law School. Last photo shows the arrangement of the tables and seats in the library.

This, my friend, is the... Canteen? Cafeteria? Poor vocabulary. Sorry about that. As you can see in the second photo, the eating/studying area is actually right next to the library (refer last photo is picture above). It's a good place to sit at when the temperature inside the library falls to an unbearable level. One major difference between college and school was the air-cond. HAH. I thought that I would love it but turns out that sometimes I would rather sit under the fan in my classroom, sweating like mad. When it's cold, there's really nothing much I could do about it if I do not have a sweater with me. Alright, back to the canteen (I'll just stick with this name 'cause it seems legit?). The choice of food here is not as much as the DJ campus - there's basically only a stall here. But overall the food is good on both sides.

Two of the many meals I've had at both campus. Above is from DJ, below is from SS13.

Some photos of the inside of the Ground floor of the 4-story building. Nothing much.

Lastly, a picture of what I face everyday. I would take a bus to One Utama, and then from there another ride back home.


End of boring post! Finally. That's about it... College life isn't that fun though. Not yet, hopefully. But life is definitely getting better day by day, now that I've succeeded in getting myself a job. Praise be to the Lord! I no longer find myself having nothing to do. Sometimes it's tiring, and I don't have time for TV and computer at home now - I'm only home to eat, bathe and sleep basically - but I'll cope on that. Aunts and uncle are taking great care of me, the people at work are warm and friendly, and happy. Life is good, and I'll write more about this soon, hopefully.

Just in case you don't like pictures of my college, here's a picture of a handmade Mr. ALLbert by yours truly (all rights reserved):

Give God ALL the glory!

Oh and I played the piano by the way.

And yet again, I failed to post the post I ought to post. With that, I present you my lunch in a picture - because sometimes, looking at pictures of food makes people a little more happy.

And at least my sister will let my daddy know that I'm not starving here. I enjoy life. Hoho.

Yes, I have been officially categorized as humans who take picture of food before the intake of every meal. Good luck getting out of there.

For a laugh.

I suddenly remembered about this thing I've read years ago and I managed to track it down, and reread it again. It's not a long one, though it may look like one. Am actually working on a post but it's impossible for me to finish it by tonight so I'll share this here instead. Credits to wontdieone for sharing it.




Begin.




From: Jane Gilles
Date: Wednesday 8 Oct 2008 12.19pm
To: David Thorne
Subject: Overdue account

Dear David,
Our records indicate that your account is overdue by the amount of $233.95. If you have already made this payment please contact us within the next 7 days to confirm payment has been applied to your account and is no longer outstanding.

Yours sincerely, Jane Gilles



From: David Thorne
Date: Wednesday 8 Oct 2008 12.37pm
To: Jane Gilles
Subject: Re: Overdue account

Dear Jane,
I do not have any money so am sending you this drawing I did of a spider instead. 
I value the drawing at $233.95 so trust that this settles the matter.

Regards, David.

From: Jane Gilles
Date: Thursday 9 Oct 2008 10.07am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Overdue account

Dear David,
Thankyou for contacting us. Unfortunately we are unable to accept drawings as payment and your account remains in arrears of $233.95. Please contact us within the next 7 days to confirm payment has been applied to your account and is no longer outstanding.

Yours sincerely, Jane Gilles



From: David Thorne
Date: Thursday 9 Oct 2008 10.32am
To: Jane Gilles
Subject: Re: Overdue account

Dear Jane,
Can I have my drawing of a spider back then please.

Regards, David.



From: Jane Gilles
Date: Thursday 9 Oct 2008 11.42am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Overdue account

Dear David,
You emailed the drawing to me. Do you want me to email it back to you?

Yours sincerely, Jane Gilles



From: David Thorne
Date: Thursday 9 Oct 2008 11.56am
To: Jane Gilles
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Overdue account

Dear Jane,

Yes please.

Regards, David.



From: Jane Gilles
Date: Thursday 9 Oct 2008 12.14pm
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Overdue account

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From: David Thorne
Date: Friday 10 Oct 2008 09.22am
To: Jane Gilles
Subject: Whose spider is that?

Dear Jane,
Are you sure this drawing of a spider is the one I sent you? This spider only has seven legs and I do not feel I would have made such an elementary mistake when I drew it.

Regards, David.


From: Jane Gilles
Date: Friday 10 Oct 2008 11.03am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Whose spider is that?

Dear David,
Yes it is the same drawing. I copied and pasted it from the email you sent me on the 8th. 
David your account is still overdue by the amount of $233.95. 
Please make this payment as soon as possible.

Yours sincerely, Jane Gilles



From: David Thorne
Date: Friday 10 Oct 2008 11.05am
To: Jane Gilles
Subject: Automated Out of Office Response

Thankyou for contacting me.
I am currently away on leave, traveling through time and will be returning last week.

Regards, David.



From: David Thorne
Date: Friday 10 Oct 2008 11.08am
To: Jane Gilles
Subject: Re: Re: Whose spider is that?

Hello, I am back and have read through your emails and accept that despite missing a leg, that drawing of a spider may indeed be the one I sent you. I realise with hindsight that it is possible you rejected the drawing of a spider due to this obvious limb ommission but did not point it out in an effort to avoid hurting my feelings. As such, I am sending you a revised drawing with the correct number of legs as full payment for any amount outstanding. I trust this will bring the matter to a conclusion.

Regards, David.

From: Jane Gilles
Date: Monday 13 Oct 2008 2.51pm
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Whose spider is that?

Dear David,
As I have stated, we do not accept drawings in lei of money for accounts outstanding. 
We accept cheque, bank cheque, money order or cash. Please make a payment this week to avoid incurring any additional fees.

Yours sincerely, Jane Gilles



From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 13 Oct 2008 3.17pm
To: Jane Gilles
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Whose spider is that?

I understand and will definitely make a payment this week if I remember. As you have not accepted my second drawing as payment, please return the drawing to me as soon as possible. It was silly of me to assume I could provide you with something of completely no value whatsoever, waste your time and then attach such a large amount to it.

Regards, David.


From: Jane Gilles
Date: Tuesday 14 Oct 2008 11.18am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Whose spider is that?

Attached 

End.

Dream Job.

I'm employed!

So much to write about this but I don't have the time right now. Be back soon, hopefully!

Mid-term exam? That sounds weird for February.

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Liar.

Here I sit,
my mind won't stop running,
the words you said keeps on replaying.

Within a week, you said, you would call,
and so I waited, hopeful, and all;
happiness is near - that's what I thought,
not knowing it was a lie I held on.

Days went by, I kept my hope high,
and soon enough, Monday stopped by.

It took me long to finally realize,
that I was forgotten, I was just a dice,
that I meant nothing in your life,
that all these time, I was blinded by your lie.

As I passed by everyday,
I see happiness on your face;
I wished I was part of the play,
and then I wished I would look away.

Unwillingly, I let go,
after all, what other choice do I hold?
They said a door is opened when another is closed,
and true enough, I walked into another hope.

Oh bloggees, if you must ask,
I am fine, thank you very much;
apart from the boredom of life,
everything else is just as nice.



And so I have updated you about my failed application to work in Starbucks.

Today in a nutshell.

Today I spent five hours on the computer looking at endless pictures of wedding dresses, pretty hairdos and I also learned some new songs. But I do not have a piano here hence making the last statement a lie.

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A minute with you right here right now would  be more than enough.

I miss you.

Safe and Sound

I would really like to write about how life has been going on lately, but there almost is never a right time to do so.

I'm starting my mid-term exam tomorrow and I have not revise a bit so yeah. This post will be rather short and crappy and boring. Did I mention that my mid-term exam ends the day after tomorrow? (HAHAHA the last time I had an exam this short - wait no, it's not even an exam it was just a TEST - the results were, horribly dreadful.) Enjoy.

I have been here since the 8th of January, so that makes it more than a month now. Time just passes by like that - in a way I did not expect it to. Everything happened so fast. Chinese New Year was like what, three weeks ago? Well that sounded quite recent to me but it felt like it's so far away. Like this whole event was so short that it did not deserve a proper chamber in my brain and was later covered by many other...miscellaneous events. I do not consider them events even. Wanna have a look at my daily routine (for weekdays only)? Here you go:

Somewhere between 8:00AM to 8:45AM - Rise but always fail to shine, prepare for school (I INSIST TO USE THE TERM 'SCHOOL')

9:30AM - Take the shuttle van from main campus to the other

10:00AM-5:00PM - Basically wasting time, more on that later if I remember

5:00PM-7:00PM - Sometimes it takes this long to reach home...

7:01PM - Dinner, and other unnecessary stuff

8:00PM - Take my bath, dry my hair

9:00PM - Computer, if not, TV

10:00PM - ANTM

11:00PM - Computer

When I decide to sleep - Sleep

Due to laziness, here's what happened for the past three weeks:

- Went back Kuantan for Chinese New Year Celebration

- Came back here, discovered how to take a bus, been taking buses since then

- Went back to Kuantan for the past two weekends (the last time I was here during a Saturday night was before CNY. True story)

- Familiarized myself with this shopping mall, started to recognize the routes there

- Went to various shop lots and outlets asking for job vacancy

- Cooked spaghetti carbonara, with much help of course (pictures soon, I promise)

- Being socially awkward as always

- Being sick for like more than a week now

- Forgot that I have actually saved HIMYM in this laptop I'm using now

- Did my own laundry

- Used the computer daily

- Learned how to take a bus from home to the mall

Since it's still fresh in my memory, I shall write about what I have achieved yesterday. A short one. For memory's sake? Ah I've been using that too much.

So since there's no class yesterday (because it's an exam week) I decided that I was too free and thus went to the mall to watch Journey 2. Wanted to watch Josh's big face in 3D but it was rather costly so nyehh. I did ask for job vacancies, again, yesterday and voila! - I successfully applied for Starbucks! :D What's left to do now is to hope that Starbucks calls me before GSC does because I would really much prefer to work in Starbucks. I'll be such a good worker there. Even better than McD's maybe! Starbucks. Please. Call me.

By the way, I spilled some smelly food on my aunt's car cushion on Sunday, I burned a cloth while heating up some food yesterday and I broke a bowl today. Yeah that's how life has been treating me lately you actually don't even have to read the bunch of words up there. Now off to do my revision... Or I could do it tomorrow. I'm tired. And sick.

Happy belated Valentine's Day :)