Dundee. I first arrived here 2 years ago. I found the place very peaceful and quiet. Finding my way around was not too difficult, to be honest, because Dundee is blessed with an efficient transportation system. However, 2 years down the road, it is time for me to leave this place. My room in no. 140 has been my cosy nest until I completed my studies. Although the room is usually cold, I still found my room comfy and nice.
In just 2 hours time, I will be moving away from Dundee for good. I have moved most of my things to my room in Glasgow. The rent there is certainly more expensive than here. Glasgow, I do not know why I choose to go there in the first place. Probably should have just stayed on in Dundee. Everything will be new to me there, the tranportation system does not appear to be organised either. sigh.
But, whatever it is, I cant look back at my decision to move to Glasgow. I can only welcome myself to Glasgow with an open heart. And keep my fingers (and toes) crossed that everything will not be too much of a hassle for me. hehe.
Goodbye Dundee...My heart is so heavy to leave..
and Hello Glasgow...hope you'll be kind to me.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Homesick =(
*sob *sob *sob
I MISS HOME!!!
I AM FEELING BLUE!!!
I WANNA GO HOME!!!
sigh...I dunno why this time, I left Malaysia with such a heavy, dreading feeling.
The sadness in me is more than the first time I flew to UK.
I guess, the reason is because, this time I'll be staying by myself, without any close friends. Most of my friends are working in different parts of Glasgow.
I will be living in a brand new place, out of my comfort zone. I know Dundee very well, now I have to familiarise myself with the transportation system in Glasgow.
On top of that, my holiday in Malaysia is too short.
Sometimes I feel, why bother torturing yourself to work away from home? Nothing beats being at home, with family and friends.
Oh well, I hope I'll get better when I become busier. Although I know I won't be worked as hard as my fellow colleagues in Malaysia (they have alot of oncalls and long working hours), I still dread the responsibility to work. sigh.
*sob *sob *sob
I MISS HOME!!!
I AM FEELING BLUE!!!
I WANNA GO HOME!!!
sigh...I dunno why this time, I left Malaysia with such a heavy, dreading feeling.
The sadness in me is more than the first time I flew to UK.
I guess, the reason is because, this time I'll be staying by myself, without any close friends. Most of my friends are working in different parts of Glasgow.
I will be living in a brand new place, out of my comfort zone. I know Dundee very well, now I have to familiarise myself with the transportation system in Glasgow.
On top of that, my holiday in Malaysia is too short.
Sometimes I feel, why bother torturing yourself to work away from home? Nothing beats being at home, with family and friends.
Oh well, I hope I'll get better when I become busier. Although I know I won't be worked as hard as my fellow colleagues in Malaysia (they have alot of oncalls and long working hours), I still dread the responsibility to work. sigh.
*sob *sob *sob
Continuation from the previous blog...
Day 10 : Began packing. Meant to watch Pirates of the Carribean with mum, but she's too busy. Ended up visiting the new tesco near my house and ate Twisties for lunch. After that, headed to Giant to buy some groceries and went home. Had vindaloo curry for dinner. And went back to packing...luggage was weighing at 24 kg (overload)!
Day 11 : Woke up in the morning, dreading the coming flight. Repacked my luggage. Ah, now it is about 21 kg. Went out for brunch wif su ann. I'll surely miss her. Came home, added some last min things into my bag. Had my shower and was ready to go. Ate char kuay teow before I left for the airport. By about 4.30pm, I was on my way dy. Found out that my flight was delayed for 30mins. Flew off officially at 8pm.
There you go. My short trip in Malaysia. I will miss you!
Day 11 : Woke up in the morning, dreading the coming flight. Repacked my luggage. Ah, now it is about 21 kg. Went out for brunch wif su ann. I'll surely miss her. Came home, added some last min things into my bag. Had my shower and was ready to go. Ate char kuay teow before I left for the airport. By about 4.30pm, I was on my way dy. Found out that my flight was delayed for 30mins. Flew off officially at 8pm.
There you go. My short trip in Malaysia. I will miss you!
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
11 days in Malaysia is TOO short
11 days in Malaysia is just way too short. My holiday in KL is going to end soon on Thursday 7.30 pm when I begin my long journey back to UK. Time flies when you are enjoying yourself. Everyday, I just have some many things I want to DO, I want to EAT and many people whom I want to MEET. Sometimes, I wished the day has 25 hours. =) Let me summarise what I did for the past few days since arrival.
Day 01 : Touched down in KL. Had mamak. Surfed internet till 6 am due to jetlag.
Day 02 : Woke up late. Rushed to get an instant passport sized photo for visa application. Sent in application. Had dinner at Ampang Yong Tau Fu.
Day 03 : Outing with my good fren. Shopping, and ate Sushi King after so many months. Had yummy onde-onde.
Day 04 : Send computer for repair. Had lunch with mum's friend at Manhattan Fish Market. The food was excellent. Night, had dinner with old school mate.
Day 05 : Met housemate for breakfast. Had dimsum. Yummy again. =P Afternoon, went shopping at Isetan (coz there was a 3-day member's sale). Night, met cousin bro for dinner. Had Balinese food. Yummy too.
Day 06 : Sorted out those photos taken during my family trip to the UK. Went to Midvalley to get them developed. Met with an old friend. Continued shopping till evening. Managed to get new shoes (need comfy one since will be standing and running around alot). Had dinner at mamak with family.
Day 07 : Had the famous pan mien near my house. Then headed to Ikano. Had a hair makeover. Went home. Met up with 2 good old school mates at mamak.
Day 08 : Morning stayed at home. Went to JPJ. Lucky me, the queue wasn't long. I managed to renew my driving licence and applied an international one. Collected my notebook from the HP center. Had Genki sushi....oh, Genki sushi beats Sushi King hands down!! =) Accompanied mum and cousin sis shopping.
Day 09 : Dentist appointment. Arrived late to meet my good friend. Kena maki. Accompanied her shopping. Then had Genki again! hehe..but it was good! Then shopped abit more. And went to Ampang Point to get some stuff. Dinner with friends in KLCC.
Day 10 and 11 : Will update soon. =)
Wished my holidays were longer. I start work on Monday! So sien. I think when I'm back in UK, I'll be a wee bit depressed. Firstly, no close ppl around and secondly, I have to take up new responsiblities and will officially stopped being a student!!
Day 01 : Touched down in KL. Had mamak. Surfed internet till 6 am due to jetlag.
Day 02 : Woke up late. Rushed to get an instant passport sized photo for visa application. Sent in application. Had dinner at Ampang Yong Tau Fu.
Day 03 : Outing with my good fren. Shopping, and ate Sushi King after so many months. Had yummy onde-onde.
Day 04 : Send computer for repair. Had lunch with mum's friend at Manhattan Fish Market. The food was excellent. Night, had dinner with old school mate.
Day 05 : Met housemate for breakfast. Had dimsum. Yummy again. =P Afternoon, went shopping at Isetan (coz there was a 3-day member's sale). Night, met cousin bro for dinner. Had Balinese food. Yummy too.
Day 06 : Sorted out those photos taken during my family trip to the UK. Went to Midvalley to get them developed. Met with an old friend. Continued shopping till evening. Managed to get new shoes (need comfy one since will be standing and running around alot). Had dinner at mamak with family.
Day 07 : Had the famous pan mien near my house. Then headed to Ikano. Had a hair makeover. Went home. Met up with 2 good old school mates at mamak.
Day 08 : Morning stayed at home. Went to JPJ. Lucky me, the queue wasn't long. I managed to renew my driving licence and applied an international one. Collected my notebook from the HP center. Had Genki sushi....oh, Genki sushi beats Sushi King hands down!! =) Accompanied mum and cousin sis shopping.
Day 09 : Dentist appointment. Arrived late to meet my good friend. Kena maki. Accompanied her shopping. Then had Genki again! hehe..but it was good! Then shopped abit more. And went to Ampang Point to get some stuff. Dinner with friends in KLCC.
Day 10 and 11 : Will update soon. =)
Wished my holidays were longer. I start work on Monday! So sien. I think when I'm back in UK, I'll be a wee bit depressed. Firstly, no close ppl around and secondly, I have to take up new responsiblities and will officially stopped being a student!!
Saturday, July 22, 2006
I Got A New Gadget!
tee hee!! yay!! I got myself a new camera today!! =)
Well, if you have read my previous blogs, I was responsible for the death of my beloved Casio Exilim. But today, I found a new love, that is my lovely Panasonic FX01. It is a really solid camera with 6 megapixels and 3.6 times optical zoom. I was actually contemplating to get the 10x zoom Panasonic camera instead of this one. However, after much thought, I think the FX01 is more suitable for me because I hardly use my zoom, and moreover, the FX01 is a wide angle cam, which means I can snap bigger pics of scenery or group pics! cool eh?
I bought my camera from Midvalley. The boss of the shop was really kind and nice. I was allowed to develop a few photos from different cameras, so that I will be able to compare the quality of pics easily. The deal she offerred was reasonable too. Rm1500 for the camera, extra battery and all the other small accessories. It was, in fact, cheaper than my Casio Exilim.
The battery is now charging. Hope to start snapping pictures with my brand new camera tomorrow!
Well, if you have read my previous blogs, I was responsible for the death of my beloved Casio Exilim. But today, I found a new love, that is my lovely Panasonic FX01. It is a really solid camera with 6 megapixels and 3.6 times optical zoom. I was actually contemplating to get the 10x zoom Panasonic camera instead of this one. However, after much thought, I think the FX01 is more suitable for me because I hardly use my zoom, and moreover, the FX01 is a wide angle cam, which means I can snap bigger pics of scenery or group pics! cool eh?
I bought my camera from Midvalley. The boss of the shop was really kind and nice. I was allowed to develop a few photos from different cameras, so that I will be able to compare the quality of pics easily. The deal she offerred was reasonable too. Rm1500 for the camera, extra battery and all the other small accessories. It was, in fact, cheaper than my Casio Exilim.
The battery is now charging. Hope to start snapping pictures with my brand new camera tomorrow!
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
B I A T C H
I went to Midvalley megamall today. It wasn't too late in the afternoon, or rather the afternoon has just started by the time I arrived at the parking lot. I drove to P2, and was surprised to find that the parking space was rather full.
I circled a few times around all the possible parking bays from A - F, but no luck. There were many cars in the same boat as me, looking for a place to park their cars. I decided to park in a parking lane and wait for someone to get their car. No luck again. Those who went to retrieve their cars were not in my lane and even if I did follow them to their car, someone else was already waiting there. It was like a competition as to who gets the spot first. hehe
I was really surprised that the parking lot was so full. I mean it is a weekday, don't everyone need to go to school or work?? Weird. Anyway, I did manage to follow 2 women to their cars, but all I got was a wave from them, indicating that they are just dumping their things in the car and going to shop for more. Sigh.
My tummy was rumbling due to hunger. As I was about to give up, I spotted a woman walking towards her car. I quickly followed here and turned on my signal light to inform everyone that I'm waiting for that lot. I felt relieved. But suddenly (a few seconds later), this green kancil with a lady driver turned into the lane and turned on her indicator lights too!!! WTF?!
I only had 2 options:
1. Continue to wait and drive into the lot the moment the car is out of the space. (but what if the green kancil does that too? My car would probably bang into hers)
2. Let the green kancil take the parking lot. I'll drive away like a sore loser but cursing F*** while doing that, and see if I can find another space.
Being the usual tolerant and kind, but easily bullied person, I decided to opt for no. 2. Why? Bcoz I was driving my parents' new car. And if I did manage to fight for that parking lot, my car would probably end up with scratches or a punctured tyre. So to avoid the unnecessary scoldings from my parents and the subsequent stress, I think option 2 was the best. But seriously, that lady in the green kancil is a BIATCH, BITCH, & A F***ING IDIOT!
So I drove away (still cursing that lady just now) and within a few mins, I finally got a spot for my car. *phew. I was seriously thinking of paying the RM 1 parking and head to somewhere else. It was nearly 1pm that time. Midvalley really has a bad parking system. Too limited.
I have never experienced such bad luck in Midvalley before. Later only it occurred to me that, it was a Wednesday (half price to catch a movie) and probably alot of ppl from aboard are back home in KL for the summer break.
After parking my car, I was not very hungry anymore. But I still indulged myself in Sushi King with my good friend. =)
I circled a few times around all the possible parking bays from A - F, but no luck. There were many cars in the same boat as me, looking for a place to park their cars. I decided to park in a parking lane and wait for someone to get their car. No luck again. Those who went to retrieve their cars were not in my lane and even if I did follow them to their car, someone else was already waiting there. It was like a competition as to who gets the spot first. hehe
I was really surprised that the parking lot was so full. I mean it is a weekday, don't everyone need to go to school or work?? Weird. Anyway, I did manage to follow 2 women to their cars, but all I got was a wave from them, indicating that they are just dumping their things in the car and going to shop for more. Sigh.
My tummy was rumbling due to hunger. As I was about to give up, I spotted a woman walking towards her car. I quickly followed here and turned on my signal light to inform everyone that I'm waiting for that lot. I felt relieved. But suddenly (a few seconds later), this green kancil with a lady driver turned into the lane and turned on her indicator lights too!!! WTF?!
I only had 2 options:
1. Continue to wait and drive into the lot the moment the car is out of the space. (but what if the green kancil does that too? My car would probably bang into hers)
2. Let the green kancil take the parking lot. I'll drive away like a sore loser but cursing F*** while doing that, and see if I can find another space.
Being the usual tolerant and kind, but easily bullied person, I decided to opt for no. 2. Why? Bcoz I was driving my parents' new car. And if I did manage to fight for that parking lot, my car would probably end up with scratches or a punctured tyre. So to avoid the unnecessary scoldings from my parents and the subsequent stress, I think option 2 was the best. But seriously, that lady in the green kancil is a BIATCH, BITCH, & A F***ING IDIOT!
So I drove away (still cursing that lady just now) and within a few mins, I finally got a spot for my car. *phew. I was seriously thinking of paying the RM 1 parking and head to somewhere else. It was nearly 1pm that time. Midvalley really has a bad parking system. Too limited.
I have never experienced such bad luck in Midvalley before. Later only it occurred to me that, it was a Wednesday (half price to catch a movie) and probably alot of ppl from aboard are back home in KL for the summer break.
After parking my car, I was not very hungry anymore. But I still indulged myself in Sushi King with my good friend. =)
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
I'm Home, Finally...
It is great coming back home.....home sweet home. After a few weeks of holiday, from Italy, to Aberdeen, and to London, I was really looking forward to coming home. The journey from London to KL was alright.
I was so happy when I saw my dog, Kiki, wagging away her tail like the propeller of the helicopter the moment she saw me getting out of the car. And I could not resist the temptation for mamak food. So I had to go there at the same night of arrival for supper. hehe. Miss it. Miss the tosai, maggi mee goreng, and the teh o ais limau. Everything just tasted so good!
A couple of things are$ troubling me. Firstly, my rather severe jetlag (Slept at 6am m'sian time yesterday). To solve this issue, I have decided that since I'm going to spend only 10 days here, I might as well just sleep according to UK time. This will certainly help me adjust myself much more easily when I go back to UK next week. The weather in KL is also very hot and humid. I have been sweating non stop the whole day.
And this time, my time spent in Malaysia is going to be different. Now that I'm single, I have no boyfriend to chill out with....It is so different. At least last time, whenever I wanna go somewhere, there will always be someone to accompany me. Not this time, unfortunately. No one to cuddle me, no one to share my food with, no one to listen to my rants...etc..etc... So I am going to plan my outings for the next few precious days (9 days left in KL) with my good old mates. That aside, certainly, nothing beats being at home.
I was so happy when I saw my dog, Kiki, wagging away her tail like the propeller of the helicopter the moment she saw me getting out of the car. And I could not resist the temptation for mamak food. So I had to go there at the same night of arrival for supper. hehe. Miss it. Miss the tosai, maggi mee goreng, and the teh o ais limau. Everything just tasted so good!
A couple of things are$ troubling me. Firstly, my rather severe jetlag (Slept at 6am m'sian time yesterday). To solve this issue, I have decided that since I'm going to spend only 10 days here, I might as well just sleep according to UK time. This will certainly help me adjust myself much more easily when I go back to UK next week. The weather in KL is also very hot and humid. I have been sweating non stop the whole day.
And this time, my time spent in Malaysia is going to be different. Now that I'm single, I have no boyfriend to chill out with....It is so different. At least last time, whenever I wanna go somewhere, there will always be someone to accompany me. Not this time, unfortunately. No one to cuddle me, no one to share my food with, no one to listen to my rants...etc..etc... So I am going to plan my outings for the next few precious days (9 days left in KL) with my good old mates. That aside, certainly, nothing beats being at home.
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Away Again
Don't think I have been blogging as much as I wanted to. I have been really busy travelling up and down. Since I'll be moving down to Glasgow this month, I have spent the previous few days packing my room. But I still have my clothes to pack up.
I'll be away again for a couple of days. I am going off to Aberdeen in about 2 hours time. My family will be arriving at the Aberdeen airport in the evening, so I'm going to meet up with them over there.
From the airport, we will be heading to the countryside, Royal Deeside, for a couple of days. On Saturday, we will be driving down from there to Dundee. After my graduation in Dundee, we will be taking the train to London. And only on the 16th of July, I'll finally board the flight home to Malaysia! yippee!! Can't wait. If only I did not have to go to London, then I would be able to fly home earlier.
ok...take care guys! Will update this blog whenever I can. Ciao!
I'll be away again for a couple of days. I am going off to Aberdeen in about 2 hours time. My family will be arriving at the Aberdeen airport in the evening, so I'm going to meet up with them over there.
From the airport, we will be heading to the countryside, Royal Deeside, for a couple of days. On Saturday, we will be driving down from there to Dundee. After my graduation in Dundee, we will be taking the train to London. And only on the 16th of July, I'll finally board the flight home to Malaysia! yippee!! Can't wait. If only I did not have to go to London, then I would be able to fly home earlier.
ok...take care guys! Will update this blog whenever I can. Ciao!
Monday, July 03, 2006
Done and Dusted
aaahhhhh.... finally, the shadowing week is over. It was really boring (to be honest). The junior doctors, whom we students were shadowing, were laid back and flexible. They let us off by lunchtime, allowing us to enjoy our short break before the nightmare begins on 1 August 2006.
Although I was not particularly busy during the whole week, I just felt awfy tired everyday. I shall conveniently blame the travelling (up and down Glasgow) as the culprit. 2 hours in the morning, 2 hours in the evening....I admit it was ridiculous hehe...oh well, what to do, I'm trying to save some money. The air-cond in the bus was not functioning. argh...It was rather stuffy in the bus, and to make matters worse, the weather has been really warm these days. I ended up staying 2 nights in Glasgow because I had to arrive at the ward at 8 am on two occassions. It was impossible to travel from Dundee any earlier than 6 am. I was glad that I put up 2 nights there, otherwise, my eye bags would seriously be irreversibly black and swollen!!
Throughout the week, I had alot of time to think back about my life so far. It is so funny. When you are a student, you just wonder how working life would be and just cant wait to start earning. But now, as I embark on the working journey, I am dreading it. Maybe it is because of the new environment, or maybe it is because of the new responsibilites? I dunno. I guess it is a mixture of alot of factors. Scary!!
At the moment, I think I shall sit down and enjoy the remaining 3 weeks as a student. This is so sad... =(
Although I was not particularly busy during the whole week, I just felt awfy tired everyday. I shall conveniently blame the travelling (up and down Glasgow) as the culprit. 2 hours in the morning, 2 hours in the evening....I admit it was ridiculous hehe...oh well, what to do, I'm trying to save some money. The air-cond in the bus was not functioning. argh...It was rather stuffy in the bus, and to make matters worse, the weather has been really warm these days. I ended up staying 2 nights in Glasgow because I had to arrive at the ward at 8 am on two occassions. It was impossible to travel from Dundee any earlier than 6 am. I was glad that I put up 2 nights there, otherwise, my eye bags would seriously be irreversibly black and swollen!!
Throughout the week, I had alot of time to think back about my life so far. It is so funny. When you are a student, you just wonder how working life would be and just cant wait to start earning. But now, as I embark on the working journey, I am dreading it. Maybe it is because of the new environment, or maybe it is because of the new responsibilites? I dunno. I guess it is a mixture of alot of factors. Scary!!
At the moment, I think I shall sit down and enjoy the remaining 3 weeks as a student. This is so sad... =(
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