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After School and 2NE1

lately i've been listening alot to korean music and these 2 girl groups have been driving me mad lol XD

enjoy!

After School - Diva


2NE1 - Fire

My Future... my present... my past...

I'll be graduating soon in July 09... what am I going to do after that? Stay on and work in the UK? go back to Malaysia? visit Japan? sigh... I don't feel like I wanna think about it... Why can't we stay young forever? lol

The plans I have after i graduate is to stay on in the UK till my student visa finishes in September. During that time I guess I'll move down to Manchester or Leeds and maybe work part-time while trying to secure a full time job. Looking at the fact that the world is suffering from credit crunch and economy downfall at the moment...what are my chances? I'll just have to keep on praying that things will turn out for the better :)

Right now, all that's left to do is to study, assignments, study, assignments, and the list goes on... Its hard to imagine that I arrived in the UK not long ago and I'm already at the end of my degree course! It's even harded to imagine that I've left highschool about 6 years ago... roflmao time passes so quickly it's scary!

I miss my family and friends back home so much I'm beginning to doubt my choice of coming to the UK. Anyway, putting regret aside, I'm really thankful on the other hand that I'm given this opportunity to study here. Ironic as it seems, I like and hate this place at the same time lol.

My time in UK has been filled with lots of drama and emotions. Staying with other housemates, working together as coursemates, stuff like that I can admit is not really something I'm good at. It's because we stay together and see each other everyday that we begin to take each other for granted. I'm not pointing fingers but here I admit that I for one, am like that. There are times I just want to stay in my room and isolate myself. Here I have also learned that it's not easy living alone far away from your family. In times like these, friends are really important. Again, it's not easy to please everybody, there are times I try my best to please people and in return I end up hurting and making others angry at me. I'll just like to apologise if I've pissed anyone off. XD

Ah...moving on to my past... I thought that leaving Malaysia and coming over to the UK to start anew would relieve me of the memories. I was wrong... they continue to haunt me even when I'm far away from where it all started and ended. Will I ever forget you? Will I ever be able to let you go?

Manchester 13th to 15th April 2009

Finally!

FINALLY!

yes... finally I'm about to visit Old Trafford, a place I've only see on the telly since I was a Man Utd fan. Come to think of it, I still pinch myself when I think about the fact that I've visited the Theater of Dreams! hmm okok enough about that, lol XD

Having Easter holidays at the moment for 3 weeks...argh...assignments and a final project write up thats dued on the 1st of of May! anyways, albeit the fact that I'm stressed up over work, I've managed to slot in a Manchester trip somewhere in between the holidays :D

Well, thanks to a childhood friend of mine Nicholas, I've decided to take time off studying and visit him down in Manchester. Took the bus at 11.45pm and stopped by Leeds. Tried to look up Jason but he was busy and I guess it was because I called him really last minute lol. Anyways, arrived later in Manchester at about 4.30pm and met good ol' Nick at the bus terminal. He told me we were gonna have Korean dinner that night and coincidently, I've been really into K-pop music lately..hmm XD

Walked abit around the city center, Manchester really is an awesome city... again I'm comparing it to little Sunderland *tsk tsk* Met up with 3 new friends at the Korean restaurant "Koreana" lol. Joyce, Wendy, and the last girl I can't quite recall what her name was... Wen Yi, Wen Yee sorry! XD



Dinner was awesome as I had a beef bimbim bab :D Got home to Nick's student apartment around 9 to 10pm. Gosh it's so different from my place, I wont post any picture just to respect his privacy lol. =D Spent the night chit-chatting, dota-ing, and reminiscing bout the good times. Seriously Nick has never changed since we left elementary school... same jolly ol' Nick lol.

Woke up really early the next day to catch a bus to Old trafford... I woke up at like freakin' 7.30am! I've never gotten up earlier than 8am since like forever, anyways arrived in Old Trafford and I was left speechless in amazement and awe. The stadium is so majestic, it emits some kinda aura that leaves you rooted to your feet and only able to stare at it... okok I know thats alittle exaggerated but that's how I felt! XD


We got our little stadium tour tickets and moved on into the stadium museum to get ready for the 9.40am tour. The tour guide arrived not long after that and started taking us around the stadium grounds. The tour started at one of the stands and there he briefed us on Manchester United's early history and a little on how Old Trafford was built. We later moved on to places like the stands for the disabled, the dugout, player changing rooms, and to the side of the pitch. Everything felt like a dream as I was touring around the stadium... I mean like, Ronaldo, Rooney, Giggs, Scholes actually change in this room bla bla, had refreshments in the other bla bla, walked down this very same tunnel bla bla XD



The tour ended about an hour later and we were left with our own time at the megastore and the museum. Without wasting much time, I moved on to the museum and I was smiling to myself the whole time! Manchester United memorilibias! Boots, jerseys, trophies, you name them, they've got them all the way from when the club was formed to the present day. Awards and sections dedicated to outstanding players were all on display. It was like walking down a time tunnel as I went from floor to floor exploring and reliving Manchester United's glorious past and present.




Lots of photos can be found in my facebook :D

After Old Trafford, we went for lunch at a 2 michelin star restaurant, Michael Caines. The food was awesome as expected from a reknowned chef! I'm not really a food blogger so I'll just keep the taste to myself lol. Spent some time at the restaurant chit-chatting before going to Trafford Center, a shopping mall that looks really like KL's 1 Utama. Lots of crazy shit branded stuff here and I got myself an t-shirt here just to remind myself that I was in Manchester :p




Had dinner at TGIF and it was hilarious... Nick ordered some drink and it was tasteless. He told the waitress to get him another one and this time it was a slight improvement to the previous one although it was the same drink. Later on he ordered a steak and he asked for it be medium. The steak came and it tasted like it was basked with a lot of salt, and I mean really alot lol. Again he asked for them to make another one for him. This time it came and it tasted like steak but it was well done! Rofl, for the 3rd time he called the waitress but instead, the manager came. He asked for Nick's opinion on what he and the TGIF staff should do to make Nick pleased. At the end they came to a mutual agreement to scrape the steak off the bill but Nick could go on eating the "well done" steak. Sigh, free dinner that costs 13 pounds!



Went back home and I fell asleep really early although we planned to go dimsum at midnight, sorry Joyce and Wendy! I guess my body's just not used to getting up at 7am+ lol. Woke up on the last day of my trip and had breakfast served by Nick XD was wondering why they weren't having any and I came to know that they were going to have dimsum for lunch arghh... how unfair is that!

Well, thanks alot Nick, Joyce, and Wendy for making my short Manchester trip fun and memorable! You guys take care yea!

Arrived back in Sunderland around late evening and back to the books!

Happy New Year 2009!

hmmm, its been very very very very long since i've posted anything in this blog...damn lazy already lol, anyways...

~HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009~

In a blink of an eye, another year has passed and I'm already in UK for 4 months. I'm beginning to doubt my decision for coming over to UK...everybody seems to be having fun back in Malaysia. Sigh, my first Xmas and New Year away from home. So how did I celebrate my Xmas 08? I went down to Leeds to celebrate it with Jason and Wan Ling! I always feel good to meet up with any highschool friend whenever I have the time. Chatting about nonsense or how much we miss our highschool days always makes me feel so much at home.

20/12/08 -

Woke up at 5.30am to catch a bus to Leeds with 3 other friends, Darrell, Kevin, and Zhen Hui. Our bus was scheduled at 7am. Arrived in Leeds about 3 hrs later. Spent the 1st day at Jason's place and looking around Leeds city center before heading off to the German Market to see Wan Ling and Wan Yee work :D (pictures can be found in my facebook). Thanks alot guys for the free meals lol.

21/12/08 -

Went to London by bus at around 7am. I forgot what time we arrived in London's Victoria Station but it should be around 11am. We were amazed at London and comparing it to Sunderland, I wished I was studying in London instead. Beautiful buildings, and well...city life lol. Took the tube to embankment station via circle line and later on arriving at our hostel in Waterloo. Quite a nice place to stay and well worth the price considering the fact that we have to share rooms with strangers. Breakfast too was provided. Later on we went to meet up with Zhen Hui's cousin in Chinatown and she treated us to dimsum! Thanks alot Zhen Hui's cousin! XD After the amazing lunch, she brought us to SOHO, a street/area that has lots and lots of sex shops lol. Anything genre can be found in the shops such as LGBT, fat chicks, etc etc, you name it, they have it. Took some kinky pictures and later on we moved on to have some Frech pastry. Again we were treated by his cousin. Thanks again :D

After that tasty treat, ZH's cousin went off and left us to wander around London armed with nothing but a map and a daily tube pass which was more than enough to get around the busy capital. First off we headed to Trafalgar Square and the fact that its winter, we had to rush as dusk will fall by 4-5pm. Took lots of great pictures and later on rushed to Buckingham palace only to know that we can't see anything as it was too dark. Decided to return the next day instead to see those guards lol. After many photo sessions, we left for Picadilly Circus to witness London's night life. We went on to experience Ripley's Believe it or Not and to no regrets, it was fun. Saw many weird stuff that Mr. Ripley once travelled around the world in search for. After that, we went back to the hostel and retired for the day.

22/12/08 -

Tower of London!!! Finally it was time to visit London's great tourist attraction but before that we had many sights to see in the agenda. In 1 day, we went to Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace (again) but the change of guards was scheduled the next day so we decided to return for the 3rd time. Took a tube to Tower Hill where the Tower of London is located. Spent almost the whole day there as there were too many things to see and worst of all, we had to walk the entire time. Nonetheless, it was great to experience life in the middle ages, and how prisoners, kings, and people lived behind those great castle walls. Met up with my highschool junior Adrian for dinner at Holburn. Had Hainanese chicken rice for dinner. Thanks for the time Adrian! Keep in touch yea.

23/12/08 -

Finally, the day which focused on nothing but shopping, and shopping alone =D
Before that, we checked out of our hostel and later on we visited Buckingham Palace 1 more time and this time we were a little late but we managed to catch a glimpse of the reknowned "Change of Guards" routine. Took many photos and later on moved on to meet ZH's cousin 1 more time to collect "gifts" from here lol. We met her outside the British Museum but we didn't have the time to go inside so we just took photos outside the huge building. Next destination was Regent and Oxford street well known as London's shopping district. Bought lots of stuff ranging from AX. FCUK, Zara, to name a few. Rushed back to Chinatown for dinner before heading to Victoria Station to catch our midnight train back to Leeds.

24/12/08 -

Arrived back at Leeds about 3am and went straight back to Jason's place to sleep lol. Woke up about 10am to go shopping for Xmas gifts as there will be a exchange of presents during the midnight Xmas eve/day party at a friend's place. Again, we succumbered to shopping and we spent about half the day shopping. I got an LV bag for mum here. Later on we prepared for the Xmas party. Had lots of crazy fun there and thanks for the party! Merry Xmas lol

25/12/08 -

Stayed at home. Enough said. Nothing opens on Xmas day in UK. sien.

26/12/08 -

Boxing Day!!! 50% to 70% sales!!! Nothing much to mention here except the fact that we bought lots and lots of stuff lol.

27/12/08 -

Went to York. No, its not what you think...we did not visit the city or any historical sites, we went straight to York's Outlet Store lol. Again we bought lots of stuff including Burberry. Got a polo tee for my sis, and a tee for my bro. Went back to Leeds about 4 hrs later. Said our goodbyes and then returned to Sunderland. T'was sad to leave city life but life goes on and not to mention, lots of coursework to catch up on :S

Will update more if I have the time or when I decide to get rid of my lazy bug :D

Tohoshinki - どうして君を好きになってしまったんだろう?

Doushite Kimi wo Suki ni Natte Shimattandarou lyrics

Doushite kimi wo suki ni natte shimattan darou?
Donna ni toki ga nagaretemo kimi wa zutto
Koko ni iru to, omotteta no ni
Demo kimi ga eranda no wa chigau michi

Doushite kimi ni nani mo tsutaerarenakattan darou?
Mainichi maiban tsunotteku omoi
Afuredasu kotoba, wakatteta no ni (mou todokanai)

Hajimete deatta, sono hi kara
Kimi wo shitteita ki ga shitan da
Amari ni shizen ni tokende shimatta futari
Doko e iku no ni mo issho de
Kimi ga iru koto ga touzen de
Bokura wa futari otona ni natte kita
Demo kimi ga eranda no wa chigau michi

Doushite kimi wo suki ni natte shimattan darou?
Donna ni toki ga nagaretemo kimi wa zutto
Koko ni iru to, omotteta no ni (mou kanawanai)

Tokubetsu na imi wo motsu kyou wo
Shiawase kao de tatsu kyou wo
Kirei na sugata de kami sama ni chikatteru, kimi wo

Boku ja nai hito no tonari de
Shukufuku sareteru sugata wo
Boku wa dou yatte miokureba ii no darou?

Mou doushite kimi wo suki ni natte shimattan darou?
Ano koro mo, bokura no koto, mou moderenai (kangaeta) modorenai (kangaeta)

Doushite kimi no te wo tsukami ubaenakattan darou?
Donna ni toki ga nagaretemo kimi wa zutto
Boku no yoko ni, iru hazu datta (sono mama nii)
Sore demo kimi ga boku no soba nara to itte mo

Eien ni kimi ga shiawase de iru koto
Tada negatteru
Tatoe sore ga donna ni sabishikutemo (setsunakutemo)

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[Translation]

Why have I fallen for you?
No matter how much time passes,
I thought that you would always be here
But you chose a different road

Why wasn't I able to convey to you?
My feelings that were growing everyday and night
The words begin to overflow
But I know they won't reach you now

From the first day that I met you
I felt like I knew you
And the two of us melted together so naturally

Wherever we would go, it would be together
It was so natural for you to be with me
We became adults together
But you chose a different road

Why have I fallen for you?
No matter how much time passes,
I thought that you would always be here (but not anymore)

For the day that holds a special meaning
For the day where we can stand with happy faces
For you looking beautiful while praying to god

Next to the person who is not me
There is the figure of someone truly blessed
So how am I supposed to see you off?

So why have I fallen for you?
We can't go back to that time, or how we were (I've thought it through)

Why wasn't I able to take your hand?
No matter how much time passes
You were supposed to be at my side (just like that)

But, even though I say that I need you close to me
I just pray that you will be happy forever
No matter how lonely that makes me (or how sad)

Back in Action~ XD

wooo...it's been so long since i've blogged hehe. In case you're all wondering, UK is great! But the only problem is the currency which I'm still not used to.

Life has been good to me over the weeks, through time I've learned how to cook, how to "really" take care of myself and stuff like that. Thanks alot to Choo and Suh Yi for "taking care" of me the first few weeks. Here, I've learned the meaning of true friendship and I'd like to thank my "brothers" for being there for me in times of need and trouble... cheers XD

Well, the place I'm staying is pretty nice...the only problem is the internet line which sucks so bad I've learned to live without the internet. (I'm actually blogging in the library now lol).

Lectures and lab sessions are pretty much the same as it was in Sedaya only that the lecturers here in Sunderland seem to know more than what they teach. This sem I'm taking 4 modules which are Biotechnology final project, Medical Microbiology, Immunology and *drumroll* Japanese language! Finally I have the chance to take my favorite language for free hehe. Btw, the Japanese language lecturer is pretty funny and cute lol.

Food? hmm... the first few days all we had to eat were pasta, pasta, pasta, and pasta. Over the next few days we progressed to eating bread and now finally, we have rice to eat. We had to go through some trouble buying the ingredients because normally our mothers were the ones doing it. Picking fresh vegetables, meat that were on sale, etc etc is pretty fun. When it comes to cooking, it's very much the same as preparing a science experiment. A little dose of this and that and there you have it, a cooked meal XD

Oh, I was in Newcastle about 2 weeks ago, and it's so much different from Sunderland. It's a very beautiful city and not to mention, St James Park was the first BPL stadium I've visited since I've arrived in the UK. Took lots of pictures and they can be seen in my facebook profile.

Hopefully during the 3 week Xmas holidays I'll be able to visit other major cities in England and not to mention, the awesome stadiums! Old Trafford, Anfield, Emirates, to name a few.

As I was saying earlier, life here is great. Looking forward to each coming day and being thankful for each day that has passed.

To all you people back home in Malaysia, I miss you guys! :D