I had been so busy and tired that I just can't muster any energy to meet up with anyone. So much so that I think my existence was forgotten. And civilisation had forgotten about me as well.
I received an SMS from Min while I was in Melbourne
Min: Ms Liew Where the hell are you?
Me: Erm... I'm actually in Melbourne at the moment. Will talk to you when back...
And this was like after not hearing from me for months. I was just telling Su that no one remembers me anymore...
So first thing on Friday morning, I sent out 4 SMSes. 1 to ask Min if she wants to go home together, which she find puzzling. Then the next 3 are mass SMSes to Min, Hua and Rac for plans on Saturday.
Sat's meet up only consist of Hua, Rac and myself since Min cannot make it. Despite of telling Hua I need to stand firm on not buying any more books, I lost my stand the moment I stepped into Kino. Hua was the one who wanted to get books since there's a 20% discount for members. She ended up getting only 1 book and me, 4. How nice is that.
We had dinner at Shimbashi Soba, which left us bloated with food. It was barely 8pm when we're done with dinner. We decided to walk the meal off and to look at the christmas lightings at the same time.
We had so much fun cracking jokes and acting like idiots and laughing at one another's sillyness. I've not enjoyed myself so much in a long long time and had forgotten how fun it was to meet up with the gals. So much so that I wished the night never end.
I really missed them loads. I missed the feeling of just getting together with my close friends even if it meant doing nothing at all.
I'm really looking forward to the next outing, which is to celebrate all 3 birthdays.
I just want to spend time with you. Even if it's just for a minute.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
4 Nights in Melbourne
Back from the trip. Almost killed me . Melbourne was nice just that the group was terrible.
I LOVE the weather. I LOVE the fresh air. Basically, it'll be a very nice trip if the group was better. I shall leave out the nasty things that happened.
Day 1
I LOVE the weather. I LOVE the fresh air. Basically, it'll be a very nice trip if the group was better. I shall leave out the nasty things that happened.
Day 1
Took the overnight SQ flight to Melbourne and met J at the airport as she is flying off her group to Taiwan. *Envious!!!* But anyway, I don't really mind as I haven't been to Mel before. Met some nasty and demanding parents. What a start.
Day 2
Arrived in Mel at round 10 plus in the morning and head straight to a pizza joint at the QVM before heading for a school visit. Was approached by an extremely cute and charming (not to mention tall!) waiter who happened to be a Singaporean studying in Mel!! Hee.. That brightens up my day. If only I don't look like shit after a night on the plane. We stayed at Amora Riverwalk in Richmond area. My hotel room was gorgeous with a humongous balcony. I had a queen-sized bed all to myself! Not to mention the big plasma TV! Kor came to meet me but not without his wife. It was good having family in a strange and new city!
Day 3
1 full day in Mornington Peninsula! We visited Sherbrooke Forest where we see loads of cockadoos, parakeets, magpies and kookaburras. Went on the Puffing Billy, an old steam train which I fell in love with! The 20 minute ride was definitely not enough! Next was a place which I love! Ashcombe Lavender Farms! A pity though that the lavender flowers are not in season but had a very lovely chicken pie and lavender ice-cream there! Next up is the Winery (where I met the biggest horse and poodle I've ever seen) then followed by Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm. The strawberries were so so so sweet! Sigh.. In heaven...
1 full day in Mornington Peninsula! We visited Sherbrooke Forest where we see loads of cockadoos, parakeets, magpies and kookaburras. Went on the Puffing Billy, an old steam train which I fell in love with! The 20 minute ride was definitely not enough! Next was a place which I love! Ashcombe Lavender Farms! A pity though that the lavender flowers are not in season but had a very lovely chicken pie and lavender ice-cream there! Next up is the Winery (where I met the biggest horse and poodle I've ever seen) then followed by Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm. The strawberries were so so so sweet! Sigh.. In heaven...
Day 4
Today's a whole day of fun and experience at Philip Island! But before that, we stopped for lunch and a quick tour at Panny's Chocolate Factory! I bought lots of chocolates from here! Hee... Oh and I had the best hot chocolate I've ever tasted! 1st experience stop is at Churchill Island where we were shown an Australian Working farm. We were brought to experience that day to day life of the farm people. Like making butter from milk, making scones, spinning wool into threads, milking the cow, how they make horse shoes, steel tools and stuff from plain metals etc. It was really really fun! Next was the Koala Conservation Park where we learnt about Koalas. We were then brought to the short treetop walk to spot Koalas! They are just so cute!!! Following which was the long waited Penguins! We learnt about the penguins' habits and were even brought on a apecial tour down to the penguins burrows. After dinner, we went down to the beach foa a long cold wait for the penguins to return home. They were so tiny and so clumsy and so cute!
Day 5
GREAT OCEAN ROAD!!! But before that, it's Cheese World!!! I like... After lunch was a nice drive along the Great Ocean Road. We only managed to visit the London Bridge and the 12 Apostles. I love the vast ocean to bits! I definitely want to go back and do the whole route again and see everything! Last stop for the day was a 1 and a half hour walk at the Otway Fly treetop walk. It's so much better than the one we have here. It was really exciting! and the 105 steps Sprial Tower (counted by the students when they were going up) really offer a very impressive view of the whole rainforest.
GREAT OCEAN ROAD!!! But before that, it's Cheese World!!! I like... After lunch was a nice drive along the Great Ocean Road. We only managed to visit the London Bridge and the 12 Apostles. I love the vast ocean to bits! I definitely want to go back and do the whole route again and see everything! Last stop for the day was a 1 and a half hour walk at the Otway Fly treetop walk. It's so much better than the one we have here. It was really exciting! and the 105 steps Sprial Tower (counted by the students when they were going up) really offer a very impressive view of the whole rainforest.
Day 6
Early rise this morning for the Melbourne Wholesale Market. We visited the fruits and fish section and it was definitely an eye opener. Quite different from the one in Tokyo though. Next was a school which I almost went to. Burwood Deakin University. Then we did some city sights with a quick photo stop at the St Patrick's Cathedral. Last stop for the trip, Chadstone Shopping Centre for last minute shopping.
Early rise this morning for the Melbourne Wholesale Market. We visited the fruits and fish section and it was definitely an eye opener. Quite different from the one in Tokyo though. Next was a school which I almost went to. Burwood Deakin University. Then we did some city sights with a quick photo stop at the St Patrick's Cathedral. Last stop for the trip, Chadstone Shopping Centre for last minute shopping.
We were very lucky to have very nice weather throughout our stay (though cold at times...). I definitely want to go back there again!
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Time For Some Updates
Ok. I knew I had been neglecting this blog for a while. Everytime I start, I get distracted and I ended up not posting.
Fine, here are the updates in my life:
1. Am flying to Melbourne next Friday since I am recovering from the recent tonsilitis (or however u spell it) scare. Not really confident as it an all girls convent school I'm leading (no offence but...) and the teacher's a problem and that there will be no tour guide or facillitator from Aussie to follow me on this trip.
2. Not really happy at work due to loads of reasons and DESPERATELY looking for a new pay check. Yes, in this wonderful start of an economic crisis.
3. I still have not settle the problem of my leave for my Taiwan trip. And thus, contributing to point 2.
4. Finally found a decent website for all the shows and learnt how to convert them into wonderful files for my PSP.
5. Absolutely hooked on the show 'Cashmere Mafia'. Similar to 'Sex and the City' kinda drama series. Watch it if you have the chance. It's really addictive. Now when will Episode 4 be available...
6. Japanese papers in progress. 4 papers in total and I just went for the oral one this morning. It lasted no more than 5 minutes and it had me in a mess. I was so nervous I couldn't find my voice and is practically mewing. And to top it up and add to my nervousness, my teacher was one of the tester. (we had to face a panel of 2 testers). I think I screw up big time.
7. I just realised in shock that my paper on Tuesday is not just comprehension but the whole full written paper with all the grammers and other shit in it. How nice. And nope,I have not started studying yet. It's the finals and the whole year's learnings will be tested. How exciting.
8. I am still not done with the translation work for Faith. Which is long long overdue. Think she might be taking me off the project silently.
9. After realising point 7, I had to scrapped the idea of asking if the girls (Min, Hua and Rac) if they are available to meet up tomorrow. Was planning on meeting them before I fly next friday.
10. I missed the girls and Sue loads. Missed all the outings and girls time. ARGHHHH!!!!!!!
There. My updates for the time in between my previous blog and this.
And to end off the week, another death experienced. One of my regular customers died suddenly of a heart attack. And we only found out a week later. Through an auto email reply. He had been nasty and demanding and irritating and... Oh well, it's all in the past. Hope he's in peace now. Rest in peace Mr Q. And my deepest condolences to his family.
Fine, here are the updates in my life:
1. Am flying to Melbourne next Friday since I am recovering from the recent tonsilitis (or however u spell it) scare. Not really confident as it an all girls convent school I'm leading (no offence but...) and the teacher's a problem and that there will be no tour guide or facillitator from Aussie to follow me on this trip.
2. Not really happy at work due to loads of reasons and DESPERATELY looking for a new pay check. Yes, in this wonderful start of an economic crisis.
3. I still have not settle the problem of my leave for my Taiwan trip. And thus, contributing to point 2.
4. Finally found a decent website for all the shows and learnt how to convert them into wonderful files for my PSP.
5. Absolutely hooked on the show 'Cashmere Mafia'. Similar to 'Sex and the City' kinda drama series. Watch it if you have the chance. It's really addictive. Now when will Episode 4 be available...
6. Japanese papers in progress. 4 papers in total and I just went for the oral one this morning. It lasted no more than 5 minutes and it had me in a mess. I was so nervous I couldn't find my voice and is practically mewing. And to top it up and add to my nervousness, my teacher was one of the tester. (we had to face a panel of 2 testers). I think I screw up big time.
7. I just realised in shock that my paper on Tuesday is not just comprehension but the whole full written paper with all the grammers and other shit in it. How nice. And nope,I have not started studying yet. It's the finals and the whole year's learnings will be tested. How exciting.
8. I am still not done with the translation work for Faith. Which is long long overdue. Think she might be taking me off the project silently.
9. After realising point 7, I had to scrapped the idea of asking if the girls (Min, Hua and Rac) if they are available to meet up tomorrow. Was planning on meeting them before I fly next friday.
10. I missed the girls and Sue loads. Missed all the outings and girls time. ARGHHHH!!!!!!!
There. My updates for the time in between my previous blog and this.
And to end off the week, another death experienced. One of my regular customers died suddenly of a heart attack. And we only found out a week later. Through an auto email reply. He had been nasty and demanding and irritating and... Oh well, it's all in the past. Hope he's in peace now. Rest in peace Mr Q. And my deepest condolences to his family.
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