Happy New Year!

on Monday, December 31, 2007

Joyce’s New Year’s Resolutions
1. To be more confident, i.e. not easily influenced by others into doing things that she doesn’t like.
2. To be more disciplined.
3. To be industrious, besides working smart.
4. To read more.
5. To pay more attention on global news.
6. To improve her verbal skills.
7. To be a better person on a whole

The sorriest thing Joyce had done on herself is to cut her hair short!

A Flash of The Past

Joyce started her journey in 2007 with much anticipation. Finishing her second and third semester in INTEC means that she’s going to leave INTEC soon! No doubt, she is happy but at the same time, she thinks she will miss her fellow friends in INTEC. Thanks for accompanying Joyce through thick and thin, and all the best for the coming semester.

All in all, Joyce’s academic performance in INTEC was acceptably okay throughout the year, except for the miraculously good results in trials due to lenient markings.

Generally, there isn’t any significant event that happened in Joyce’s history of 2007. By hard, Joyce learned the ugly truth about humans. Joyce knows that sometimes words are deceiving. Joyce knows that nobody is perfect, even the once she thinks perfect guy isn’t that perfect after all. =P

After pondering, Joyce made up her mind not to detest Shah Alam so much anymore. Hehe. Please take note, this is a 0.001% probability yet it happened! Initially, Joyce thought that she would never like Shah Alam, never ever but after staying there for one and a half year, Joyce thinks that staying there is actually not too bad. ^^ Since she’s staying there, she has to live happily. Whether she likes it or not, she still needs to go on with life.

In conclusion, 2007 was a smooth and steady year for Joyce.

A Look into the Future

Most probably Joyce will be going to Australia next year. Joyce says most probably because she is waiting for confirmation from both UniSA and JPA. If everything goes according to plan, Joyce will be leaving Malaysia very soon. She is rather sad about this but at the same time, Joyce knows that she should be happy.

But before that, Joyce needs to sit for an important exam in 2008 and makes sure that she passes the exam with flying colours. Could she do it? Well, hopefully. ^^

Joyce has no idea how life is going to be in 2008. It’s only a few hours before 2008 anyway. Happy new year everyone!

Feeling Good!

on Sunday, December 30, 2007

I woke up today without feeling feverish. Quickly I measured my body temperature...

-----------------> 37.0 degree Celsius!!!

HOORAY!!!

No more panadols, no more tablets, and no more cough mixture! And most important of all, I can EAT whatever that I like now!!

^^ 如果说生病有好处,那它唯一的好处就是可以免费减肥,又不需要压抑自己的食欲。^^

And finally, thanks God for answering my prayer.

心里话

on Thursday, December 27, 2007

This is really a nightmare.

I REALLY want to study.
When will YOU go away?

好辛苦,这是我人生中关键的时刻。
老天爷,求求你别再跟我开玩笑了。
不想让人看不起,
想凭自己的实力达到我想要的。
就算没有你,我还是可以的。
一直一直...
我希望会有这么一天,
我可以抬头挺胸地站在你面前,
让你看清楚,
我长大了...

Go Go Go!

on Tuesday, December 25, 2007

This is the nth time I'm sneezing today.
I can do nothing but to sleep.
BUT after waking up I feel terrible again.
I've severe headache which can only be controlled for a while using panadol.
I thought today would be better but it's just the same.
Tissue papers are piling up in my wastepaper basket.
Oh my, I'm sacrificing so many trees...
Although excessive mucus is blocking my nose, I can still know that YOU YOU, smoker, YOU are out there, outside my window!
I hate smokers.
I'm so sick of all these, when will these going to end?

I still couldn't finish studying Unit 1 Biology although I had started it yesterday.
Most importantly, I don't know what was I reading...
They just couldn't go into my mind.
HELP!

Go Go Go sickness!

I'm Feeling Better

on Monday, December 24, 2007

I'm feeling better now!! Hahaha... It simply feels great!
Why great? So that I could update my blog? Or so that I could study? ^^
I hope it's the latter one.

Yesterday, I went to a clinic at Bayan Baru. I have been going there since 10 years ago, back when I was still in primary school. But recently, everything seems to change. They darken. It's sad to see that. I'm hoping that Penang is still the old Penang in my heart, can it be?

By the way, do you know how doctors in SA treat patients? It seems that everyone can be doctors in SA. Bewildered? Oh don't, it's just a fact. It's more like you treating yourself rather than they treating you. They can give wrong medicines, wrong dosage and so on, they are just not professional.

The country is changing,
Everything is darkening,
As this continues,
Our future will be dimmed,
Oh yeah,
This is how we should progress.

Slowness is our culture,
Procrastination is our tradition,
We don't need to change,
Because we are who we are.
This is our custom, our speciality,
We should be proud of them!

What I've Done

on Saturday, December 22, 2007

What I’ve done
I'll face myself
To cross out what i’ve become
Erase myself
And let go of what i’ve done

For what I’ve done
I start again
And whatever pain may come
Today this ends
I’m forgiving what I’ve done!!!

No idea of what I've done? Ask me. =P

A Good Day

on Friday, December 21, 2007

I can't believe it!!!
It's like my wishes yesterday are suddenly granted today. It's so kind of you Santa!!!
Surprises after surprises since this morning, wow!!!
In fact, I think I'm lucky as most of my hopes in the past are realised too. Miracles do happen! I'm glad, and grateful at the same time. Thank you so much!!! I always believe that when God closes a door, He will open a window for you and there's always a way out no matter what happens. Believe in yourself. God tests you when He thinks that you can overcome the obstacles. Keep holding on, and you will see the ray of hope shining through!
I lost something, but at the same time I learned new things. It's the experience that counts.

What I've Been Up To Lately

on Thursday, December 20, 2007

I'm running out of inspiration lately. Well, can't believe that I actually went to Gurney for three days consecutively. If you want me to find an adjective to describe, I think I can say that I'm "sien" of going Gurney now. Haha... Anyway, I don't think I will be going anymore till end of this week. =P

My revision is progressing... Not to say well, but still at an acceptable pace. Guess this is the first time lazy Joyce is studying that much during holiday. *Praising myself* But sadly, the pile of "Haven't Studied" books is still higher than "Have Studied" books. Fine fine, I think I should work harder.

Just got to know that BTN is from 29th Jan 08 to 3rd Feb 08, WHICH MEANS THAT i can come back to Penang on 3rd as well!! Hahaha... Well, I don't know what time will the camp end but I don't care, I'm going back on the 3rd!!! I will frantically start my packing on 28th Jan 08 and on 3rd Feb, I will rush home immediately after BTN!! Oh yeah, I do LOVE 28th Jan. Haha, it's the day I'm finishing my A Levels exam. It's the day I will officially gain my FREEDOM! Hooray!!! Oh no, I'm getting excited.

Oh yeah, I really don't like this. I lost my font! Questions arising? The story started here, I don't know exactly what happened but I just couldn't restore my original font in Windows Live. I tried to reinstall twice but my hope shattered when the typewritter-like font appeared on the screen. Seriously, I don't know how long do I have to bear with this I-am-not-so-fond-of font. Every possible effort known was tried but to no avail. *Sad* Anyone has got any idea?

I changed my blog template a few days ago. Wondering why? Suddenly the thought of simplicity came into my mind, so there it is --- a white background, and it's a stretch one. Hehe. Yeah, I think that it's easier to read a stretch one and I had always wanted to change the layout. So, there it goes...

And finally, I watched Enchanted today. Indeed a dream come true childhood story having a rather unbelievable ending. Haha... But I think it's no longer suitable for me, reality has no fairy tale, just like what Robert Philip says. =P Anyway, the songs are nice. Disney is producing movies with good songs!

I'm Sick

on Tuesday, December 18, 2007

I had headache yesterday night. I thought it was going to be alright. No special precaution was taken, I drank too little water and spent the whole afternoon out.

Now, my phagocytes and antibodies (or whatever they are) are working their ways trying to help me. I'm sick...

Facing The Reality

on Monday, December 17, 2007

I know I'm supposed to be in front of the study desk now. I guess I know, that sometimes writing this piece of stuff is a waste of time. I also know that I shouldn't be bothered by the latest drama series available, perhaps I should spend more time reading world news rather than spending time reading how Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are doing now. I think I need to remind myself that exam is coming.

A tough job is ahead. I'm going to overcome distractions. Thoughts that diverge my mind from books are going to be thrown away instantly. No more others, just me and my books. Come on, face the reality!!!

Genting Trip

on Saturday, December 15, 2007

Finally, I have the time to sit down and blog. Apparently, this is a rather late entry. After ending the "sit down and squeeze your brain juice" session, I decided to give myself a break and proceed to the last task on my list for today - blogging.

So, we will get straight to the main ideas now. Genting trip was a two days-one night vacation I had this year. Reasons? To relax ourselves, of course. Besides that, I think I had never been on a trip before with my friends in INTEC. Not those overnight ones. So far, I missed the Redang trip for a mobile phone which turned out to be a thrilling and amazing trip. Also, I didn't make it to Cameron Highlands for reasons that I had forgotten. See, I regretted, especially for being absent from the Redang trip.

It was not totally right to say that I was completely on a vacation mood to Genting. Well, partly it was due to the fact that I had been wasting too much time enjoying my revision month rather than studying. Combining all the teeny weeny factors that are not worth mentioning, my rate of pleasure had been reduced.

The journey started off well. Although the initial taxi driver that we called did not turn up, we managed to get one outside with reasonable price. As we reached the KTM station, a train had just arrived. Quickly, I flashed my "touch n go" card and ran all the way to the train, rushing up the stairs like a mad girl, hoping that I could catch the train. BUT... Guess what? The door closed before me and the train sped away in front of my eyes! In spite of that, we were still lucky to reach KL central on time. In fact, we were early.

Here we go, starting our journey to Genting by "Go Genting" bus. The bus, okay I guess, didn't expect much of a RM3.30 fared bus. Anyway, it was still acceptably comfortable. There, we met a woman, I guess she was at her sixties. A chatty woman I would say. And for the rest of the journey, I was deprived of my precious sleeping time, not even a short nap that I could get.
"Last time my daughter..."
"Last time my son..."
"My son is an engineer, my daughter is a doctor, my youngest daughter is studying at MU..."
(Please note that I'm not responsible for the accuracy of facts written, as I was too sleepy to pay any extra attention on what she was talking about.)

Continuing with my Genting trip, the skyway wasn't too crowded when we reached. Within minutes, we successfully boarded a purpish painted gondola. The view outside was still the same, not much difference from the last time I went to Genting, except for thicker mist, a cold day ahead.

We did some window shopping before lunch while waiting to check-in. No doubt, we are staying at First World Hotel. Later in the afternoon, there was drizzle. I wonder if it was a continuation from the morning or it started in the afternoon. Be it the former or latter, obviously luck was not at our sides. Gone our plan to conquer the outdoor theme park. The rest of the afternoon was spent at indoor theme park and messing around in the hotel. Too bad.

Night time was happy hours for Zhi Hui and Johnson as they managed to enter the casino. (Proven that I look young as I was chased out by the guards) It seemed that the others had their own businesses to do that night too. Hooi Lie watched a performance at Arena of Stars while Chuen Lu watched TV in the hotel room. Pity me, I resorted to online at Starbucks. At midnight, we gathered back and enjoyed the serenity of the night. It was quiet, peaceful and of course, COLD!! After some photo shooting sessions, I found myself wet - hair, clothes are all damp. After that, we had our last activity for the day, supper at McD. I wonder how many fries I had eaten and HELP ME PLEASE, it was so late at night!! At about 1.30am, we were back to the hotel. There, we watched an episode of HK drama series and chatted before hitting the sack. It was around 3am when everyone started to fall asleep.

The next morning was time to fulfill the shopaholic side of myself. A few hours were granted for shopping but I only bought a jacket for myself, nothing more. Again, flying coaster was closed today due to weather conditions. *Fated* I couldn't really write out what I did for the rest of the day before heading down. Loitering around I guess. For this, I really need to "praise" myself for being so forgetful. Thanks to last minute packing, I carelessly left my swim suit in the hostel. As a result, I can only see people swimming, not myself of course. =.="

At about 5.30pm, we left Genting for Shah Alam. Unfortunately, the RM3.30 "Go Genting" bus was sold out and we had no choice but to take a cab back to KL central. And the price was approximately 5 times that of a bus!! (My pocket was weeping...) 16 bucks + class dinner at Chicken Hartz = one 50 bucks note fled away!

On a whole, the Genting trip was an enjoyable one, though I wasted another two days without studying. At least, I can be freed from the build-up pressure of exams, freed from books and the unpredictable weather of Shah Alam. It was tired but worth all the effort. ~Cheers~

A Brief Update

on Friday, December 14, 2007

It's end of sem now, which means that I'm done with classes in INTEC and ALM block!! ~Cheers~
On the other hand, it also means that A Levels is getting closer. ~Sigh~
It's the course of nature right? Life's its peaks and troughs, so do things that are happening around us. If A Levels don't come, how am I suppose to "graduate" from INTEC? If A Levels don't come, how can I bid goodbye to Shah Alam?

If A Levels don't come, how are the others (ZM, see this!) going to sit for the exam in June next year? Haha...

Finally, I've a short holiday after revision month. No doubt it's a short, packed and stressful holiday. As you can see from the countdown timer, it's less than one month from 9th Jan 08. What a good date!

So people, I'm back in Penang!! This is what KN asked me to do, write a blog to tell people that I'm back!! =P

PS: More posts are coming up, especially the one about Genting trip, only if I have time to do so. Keep anticipate!

What Kind of Guy Will You Fall For?

on Sunday, December 9, 2007



What Kind of Guy Will You Fall For?

You would fall part for the geek. If you're looking for love, consider spending a little more time studying up in the library. To you, there's nothing more attractive than intelligence, shyness, and kindness; your future love may have four eyes and zero social skills, but he'll make up for it in brains and heart.
You would fall part for the gentleman. Keep an eye out for your love at your next formal or field trip to the opera. Watch out for bad boys who walk on the inside of the curb and don't hold the door for you, and you'll end up with the guy who's suave, sophisticated, and classy through-and-through.
Find Your Character @ BrainFall.com

I'm At Genting

on Saturday, December 8, 2007

I'm at Genting now.
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Leave some imagination space for you.
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Oh WHY?
Genting so boring meh?
Well, Hooi Lie went to watch a show with her cousin,
Zhi Hui and Johnson MANAGED to enter the casino!!!
While Chuen Lu is watching tv in the hotel room...
Left me......
Online at Starbucks =P

Uncertainty

on Friday, December 7, 2007

It has been raining for two days. Arghh, I just hate the muggy weather outside!! Instead of warm sunshine welcoming my day in the morning, it's the little umbrella lying at the side of my door that greets me nowadays. Haha, I couldn't imagine life without umbrella these days. Wet and horrible!!

Life's never been so uncertain since last year but once again, I'm facing it right now. No offer letter from UniSA yet, no confirmation of place in university etc. etc. Sigh!! Why???! There are so many things that haven't been done in such a short period of time. Passport, medical checkup, BTN and all sorts of preparation... Even my Chinese New Year holiday seems to be shorter than normal ALM students!

It's like you don't know what's lying ahead, your future is so vague, you are blinded by obstacles, you are so frustrated!! Ok ok, I think I need to stop here, enough craps for today. Strive hard!! (I have to strive hard even though I don't know what will I get in the end) *Miserable*

Looking Thru

on Wednesday, December 5, 2007


A tired day but I couldn't call it a day yet. Still a lot more to study. As there's no internet connection, I'm trying to blog using mobile phone. *desperate*

Dear Friends

on Saturday, December 1, 2007

Dear friends, I'll not be online for the coming two weeks until my revision ends, which is scheduled to be on 14th Dec 07. Besides that, I don't think I will be updating my blog until I come back to Penang. Perhaps I could update it once in a while if I manage to online using Hooi Lie's notebook. One of the reasons behind my very-hard-to-decide decision is that I had been spending too much time on the internet during the first half of my revision month. *guilty* It's really time to concentrate on my A Levels.

*Sad* Hope that the coming two weeks will end very soon so that I can come back to Penang again. By that time, Christmas and New Year are approaching too!

Joy To The World (This is the Christmas carol that I like the most)



Verse 1
Joy to the world! the Lord is come;
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare him room,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven, and heaven, and nature sing.

Verse 2
Joy to the world!
the Saviour reigns;
Let men their songs employ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

Verse 3
No more let sins and sorrows grow,
Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make His blessings flow
Far as the curse is found,
Far as the curse is found,
Far as, far as, the curse is found.

Verse 4
He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders, of His love.