Australia's not that bad, from the mouth of a Malaysian

If you know me, you'd know that I seem to always complain about Australia and how I'd rather be in Malaysia, and trust me, I'm aware that in the process I'm annoying you. Not everyone would have the opportunity to study abroad, and I'm not being some spoilt unappreciative undeserving brat here who doesn't know how good he's got it here. There are actually things that I do like about Australia. Let me share them with you.

1. Toilet Paper
Australian toilet paper is like heavenly. It's soft to the touch, pampering your behind, and tough, doesn't tear easily. But it cost like a lot. A LOT! I remember watching on some TV show that toilet paper is one of most inflated product, ever.

2. Supermarkets
I think Australian supermarkets are nice. They have a wide range of products, cheeses, fresh foods, biscuits and such. Took down a recipe from TV? All you'd need to do now is pop into Coles or Woolworths and you'd be able to get all the ingredients you need. Well not all the time, but most of the time I reckon.

3. Produce.
There's a reason why Australian Customs are such uptight a-holes. Produce here is very fresh. Fruits, veges. Nice colour, nice texture. You'd be able to enjoy a lot of fruits that we'd have to pay lots for back home at a fraction of the price. It's still a little pricey, but I guess it's okay once in a while. But of course, you won't find your rambutans and mangosteens here. You might, but have to pay ridiculous prices, and you probably won't be able to enjoy them as coughing up that dough might leave a bad taste in your mouth.

4. Seafood
Hands down, definitely beat Malaysia, in terms of size and freshness. Expensive though, especially if you convert. Salmon, Snow Crab, Lobster, Oyster, Abalone, Prawns etc. Sure, no one will be able to cook you a nice plate of Chilli Crab here, but even steaming it is good enough, so I'm not complaining.

5. Alcohol
Need I say? Hunter Valley. Wines. Cheap. I don't drink wine though. It's also pretty easy to get alcohol here, and that's a plus. Affordable when on sale. And there's the fact that certain states in Malaysia (you know who you are) don't permit the sale of alcohol.

6. Cars and Roads
It's cheaper to get cars here as compared to Malaysia. Getting your license, now that's the harder part. But it's not that bad I reckon. Road condition's a little better than Malaysia, though some roads really need more work in Sydney. And roads jam up here too.

7. Entertainment
More options here. You can go for shows, concerts, gigs, plays, whatever. Just look in the Herald and you'd know. We won't get as many cool gigs in Malaysia, because of PAS? lol.

8. I'm sure there's more. So Malaysians in Australia, have your say. Comment. Please?

Well this sucks.

Dang. Can't believe I'm back in Canberra.

At least there's unlimited internet.

Happy Chinese Lunar New Year.

Happy Valentines Day.

Yesterday, I reached Australia. Today, I sent a friend home. Sydney International Airport, I see you too often.

God, you told me not to worry. I think you're right. Thanks.

My days are so limited now. The thought of going back to Canberra leaves me with mixed feelings. It means being away from family and close friends (though I do have friends in Canberra too). And there's also...

However I do look forward to the year ahead. With studies and CIF and OCF, I can't help but feel optimistic. I am really excited to know what God has planned for this year. I just hope I'd be ready to move alongside.

OK enough Christian-y monologues.

Hoping to live a distraction-free final year in Canberra. Then we'll see where we go from there...

Living in the moment, appreciating every minute.

Leaving church, Mono's Silent Flight, Sleeping Dawn played on the radio. I pictured a scene, in the frame there's the man behind the wheel, and it's fixed on him from the perspective of someone looking standing in front of the car as he's driving on. The frames of this scene are a bit accelerated, like someone's fast forwarding a tape, but not that fast. He's crying as he drives. In the end, he dies. I can't decide between either him crashing or driving into the sea.

I must say, I've been feeling very restless and frustrated of late. Aggression and sorrow is being pent up. I get more agitated and have the tendency to curse under my breath as I am constantly reminded day after day the reality of it all. I really wanted to beat someone up today, and in church to boot. God help me (or him, if I do suddenly snap and go Hulk on the douche.)

I'm aware that this post probably doesn't benefit me in anyway, and probably will lead the people around me to not think of me as well as I'd hope they would.

!@#$%^&

Merry Christmas!

i cut my hair.
i got my hair cut.

Had some spare time ( actually I have TONS of spare time. please somebody go lepak with me...), so I made me em bokeh thingies.


Creamy heart shaped goodness.


Played with my sister's Barbie wand. Sparkle sparkle.





Butterfly shaped bokeh. Got every shiny object I could find in the house.




The thing placed on filter. Should design more shapes, given I have nothing to do.

A little closer to the equator.

Of late, I've been just going through my old blog post. It feels weird, I must say. Reading them, I feel like I've changed, grown, matured, and yet at the same time, I feel like the same kid, the same naive immature kid.

My posts used to be longer, with me ranting on a little more than necessary.

I don't know if I'm still the same person. I just hope I'm someone I want to be right now.

*cue Hillsong - Free* yay.

2 down, 1 to go.

I miss reading Dr. Slump.

14 Hours.

17 days. 17 days till I fly back.
03 days. 03 days till I start my exams.

I don't know which number to concentrate on.

****.

Split your lungs with blood and thunder

SUMMER GAME PLAN 2009-2010

List of things when I get back:

1. Hokkien Mee at ss15. The one opposite Wui Li's house. Accompanied by Wa Tan Hor. And maybe Singapore Mee.
2. Nasi Lemak and Fried Chicken at ss14. oh and the one in ss2 beside the police station.
3. Nasi Kandar at Kayu ss2. Effin expensive though.
4. Prawn Mee at PJ State.
5. Yong Tau Foo at PJ Old Town. The one in Menjalara also quite nice.
6. Wan Tan Mee near the Kayu shop at ss2. another one also at ss2. and the one in ss14 works too.
7. Bah Kut Teh. Lots of it. Doesn't matter where.
8. Chicken Rice and Char Siew and Siew Yoke. Lots of it. Doesn't matter where.
9. Indian Rojak at ss15. You know which one.
10. Lots of roti canai. Melur in ss19's a good choice.
11. Roti tissue. The humongous one. Melur near Sue Anne's place. Let's go Teddies.
12. Assam fish at where's that place? Dunno.
13. Pork Mee at ss15 near Taylors ADP.
14. Indian Banana Leaf Rice. From Old Pandi in PJ. Actually new one works too. And from Brickfields. Good stuff. I totally forgot about Nirwana.
    
15. Fish at Sungai Buloh. Accompanied by noodles. EPIC.
16. Sang Har Mee. Any suggestions?
17. Roast Duck. Where's that place called? Can't remember.
18. Ulu Yam Lor Mee at Menjalara. Accompanied by Fish cake and maybe Lobak.
19. Curry Puff from ss2.
20. Char Kuey Teow. Don't matter where. any suggestions?
21. Japanese in Damansara Perdana. Umai Ya.
22. Tauhu Bakar.
23. Ikan Bakar.

The list is incomplete. Feel free to help by commenting places of interest.

Anybody wants to join me?