Dear Nicole,

Wishing you all the best today on your 24th Birthday =)

I wish I was there to celebrate with you, take you out for lunch and just fill the day with happy memories. I thank you for all the years that I have known you so far. You have given me strength, taught me so much and most of all shared the laughs with me!

Remember that you deserve so much more and never settle for anything less.

We all miss you and I can't wait till Jan 09.. even if it is only 3 days it will be so worth it.

Keep Smiling and Alway remember to stay Happy!!

~HAPPY 24TH BIRTHDAY NICOLE~

Notice of MIA

So this will be my notice of MIA as the time I had feared is apporaching faster than I realised. Assignments are at and all time high.. not just in terms of quantity but also in terms of worth. Trying to do bits of everything at once. Trying to get it all done in time. And at the same time I am trying to remain sane in this period of academic and social insanity.

Yes the date to my 21st plans is approaching ... and approaching fast at that. Everyone keeps asking me if i'm excited. I guess I am.. more than anything I'm hoping that everything works out ok and that everyone will have an ok time. I think tho at the same time I don't want the day to come so soon because that would mean I wouldn't have anything to look forward to anymore. There is still a lot of issues that need to be sorted out tho. Lots of small things which all add up.. but all in all I think it will be ok. I guess I am excited =)

I was quite the productive panda last week.. I think I finished a total of 5 assignments last week.. lets see.. two mini ones for money, banking and financial markets, two sets of presentation slides and then the group assignment for banking theory and practice. Not bad rite? And I did it all without a single drop of tear.. are we proud? On top of that I managed to take my sister to Spring Feast. It wasn't as good this year as it was in 2005 when I first knew about Spring Feast... but none the less it was a good experience.. you know with Happy Karage and all =)

The resident Lovable Loser and I

Last night was Jase's 21st Party. At first I was kinda reluctant to go out.. I was in one of my hibernation moods. But my RSVP to Jase rang in my mind and I chose to keep my word. I'm glad I did because I had a good time. It was good to catch up with everyone again .. a good crowd and mite I say some very interesting discussions hahah generated by the newly termed "responsible Alan". So leaving on that happy note I shall end with photos... bed.is.calling.nitezzzZzzZ *yawn* zzZz

hehe Classic Kodak Moment..

ed: attempting to freeze time..

lisa: frozen

Me and Caz.. being silly as usual =.=

Lisa, Me and Mishie: Camwhores

Organising

... Noelle officially hates it. I don't know how I used to do it. I'm trying to keep expectations of smooth sailing low.. which is quite easy considering so much is going wrong. The venue people are not exactly helping with all their changes and all. Gah. But as they say it is once in a lifetime rite. But so is every year!

Invites are done. I only made a few...

Uni is getting busier these past few weeks.. mainly coz all the assignments are due soon. I'm usually busier in the second half of the year anyways. Just hoping to get on top of everything.. so far? not doing too bad.. but just see me complain when the assignments are actually due. On top of that I really need to consider working on my 60% lab report for my research unit. It is due in just less than a month from now. Very scary stuff. But at least that means one less exam =) Which reminds me A BIG THANK YOU TO MY PARTICIPANTS. Due to ethics I won't mention ur names tho =)

I hates all those peoples on break atm. They are giving me the cruisy life.. its all geeewd feeling. When really I should be panicking and productive. Someone give me motivation please. Someone give me something to look forward to. On the second of December 2007 I made a promise after watching LeeHom live that I would be happy for a whole year after that concert. I think it's time for a renewal hehe

依赖

我不要再依赖你了。我要把你放开，你需要你的自由，我需要独立。我需要自己走，走到我找自己的路。但为什么我还要回头看？为什么看到的只是你的背影。难道一却只是一场误会。。难道不是我在放开你而是你，早都已经离开了我。只剩下两个字。。。依赖

Celebrations

Its funny how people respond differently to the same situation. I think its what makes us human I guess. The individual differences that make us who we are. As this is the year where most of my friends turn 21, there has been many many 21 parties. And its interesting to see that people celebrate this coming of age so differently.

This weekend I had two 21st birthdays and a farewell outing. It began on Friday night, where Grace's Birthday was at Box Deli. Its such a cool place... well the washroom was hell awesome!! I was late to it tho, because I had to come from work and was meeting Mishie at Burswood so we could go together. I feel bad Mishie always drives me. Anyway.. Grace's cake was soooo awesome. It was like heaps of little cupcakes. So practical too! But I didn't eat any coz I was feeling a litle sick. Although it was a short night for me it was good.. I got home at like what 12:30-1am? Got to see the warmth of familiar faces again. I only wished it lasted a bit longer cos I didn't get to talk to everyone and it's been a while since I hung with Lisa. Oh well, next time.

The Birthday Girl and her awesome Cake

Last night it was Brendan's 21st. He was celebrating a tad late! I didn't know anyone there!! No one at all (except Canh). At first it was a bit awkard because I felt like I didn't belong.. but Brendan was a good host and attempted to introduce me to everyone at his party. He didn't get far.. I think he got to one person. hehe but then his brother came to chat with us which was pretty cool. He's whole family is really nice.. guess thats why he's a such a nice person. It runs in the family. Most memorable part of Brendan's birthday celebrations was the speeches. They were soo good and funny. They even made a video which was absolutely hilarious! Very touching speeches from his family and friends. And wow what one of the guys said really struck me. Brendan will be a doctor at the age of 22!!! That is so amazing.. but he really deserves it. Can't believe it has been so long since our chinese school days.

Dr. Lim (to be) and I just about to leave

Me and Canh

After Brendan's I rushed to Nic's place to have our last "outing before she leaves". Se actually delayed her flights so yeah it wasnt quite a farewell thing. hehe But we ended up at Metros. It was actually not too bad of a Metro night. The crowd was ok and the music was actually better than usual I think. Didn't get home till really late tho coz I had to drop the guys off at Nic's place before heading home. I was soo tired by then. I didn't think I could stay awake enough to drive. I hate that feeling. Luckily I remembered that Ali finishes work around that time so I called him to check if he was awake and could keep me awake as I drove. Just as I was going to give up al picked up and kept me company on my drive home. Thanks Ali! I couldn't stop yawning but once I reached home I was sooo awake!

Me, Nic and Mishie ready for a night out!

Gah woke up early today too.. tired? not really. BUT I HAVE TO START STUDYING! I'm serious!! I will finish the first 1.5 weeks of material by tonite! If not I will not sleep! That is my promise! Laters Guys....

Easily Pleased

Today was the last day before the study week. I didn't really feel like going to class but the thought of having to listen to the ilecture just because I was too lazy to go to my last one hour lecture changed my mind. What got me through it was the thought of lunch after class. Mishie and I went to pick up Nic for lunch. Had dim sum. Sooo Good. I miss dim sum.. it had been so long since I dim summed, and on top of that it mite be the last time I dim sum with Nic in perth. *Sighs* Nic is leaving soon.. even though she delayed her flight for one week. Nic and I used to have a routine of dim sum after each one of our major assignments. Now that she's graduated and going back to Singapore this tradition will no longer hold. Maybe we should go when I am in Singapore early next year.

Anyway we went to our weekly chill place next door for dessert. Well A drink anyway.. I couldn't finish it. I usually get the milk tea which I absoultely love and can't wait to have when I'm in HK next year... But I just realised that it was making me sick everytime I had it. I think its the milk.

Me and Nic with our drinks that look better then they were

We rushed back to uni afterwards because I to run my experiment. And I was lucky enough to get a ride home with Big Jie today. Got home earlier than I expected. And what did I come home to?....

What's inside the package my sister is holding?

How cool huh!?

Heheh I absolutely LOVE parcels .. but doesn't everyone?!? I was totally not expecting this one. Its from Deloitte. They sent be a very pretty introduction file and a nice letter just to welcome me to the summer program later on this year =) But then again I must say I am easily pleased aren't I? hehehe

Anyways I'm off.. Gotta go to work soon

Laters!

I Feel Bleh!

Yah, not feeling my best today. Not only have I written today off as a fat day.. I'm so tired that I can't concentrate on studying for tomorrow's exam. I think i've studied for it quite a bit already, but I think I still need the rest of tonight to cement everything into my brain. But with that said.. I could so fall asleep on the keyboard right now.

Nic and Lisa's Graduation was today. Its so weird seeing everyone graduate and not graduate yet yourself. I think that's will be weird for me next year when I graduate alone... unless I have Caz at the same graduation day. But it was also good to see them graduate. After the many all nighters up with Nic working on lab reports and essays, its finally all worth it for her. And then Lisa, who we always teased for being a slacker with 7 hours of uni a week hahaha nah we had our times too.. with political science essays all the way back in first year and then Chinese which we originally thought was an easy ride (boy were we wrong). Congratulations guys! Sorry no photos coz as I said earlier.. I'm having a fat day and I look like a panda in all the photos!

Booked my venue last Saturday. Deposit paid and all. Right now it all looks too good to be true, but just have to hope that the guy got the date right and that I get an invoice/receipt soon! Getting worried. Am working with Mishie atm to design pretty invites for you all, so stay tuned.

... no one is online. I really need someone to talk to atm. NO. I must remain strong and independent! This is the year of independence! right?!?