It's Friday

Hungry

It's already way past midnight but I'm still wide awake here, thanks to the revision week where most people's biological clock has gone totally upside down. I tried to sleep earlier so that I can wake up and study more under the sunlight but still to no avail. Just couldn't stop tossing here and there last night until almost 4am i think.

And in this darn Winter, though not very cold (sometimes even warmer than in Autumn) I find myself constantly feeling hungry. Seriously why is my digestive system/ metabolism so efficient? and not me myself who in fact, should be?!  When my stomach started growling again (so loud that it broke the silence in my room when i was trying to revise), I just couldn't help not questioning myself what did i fed myself just now and was it because the amount was too little?

Sometimes I believe that I should put all the blame on this cold season but sometimes I thought it might be my PMS as well. This isn't good. At this crucial time when I should be concentrating fully on my revision for the upcoming end-of-semester exams, can't just my stomach be a little considerate and not be fussy about what I feed it? It's so annoying because I would suddenly google recipes of Malaysian food. I was so desperate I really wanted to make Penang curry mee the other day, just that I don't know where to get my favourite tau-poks (tofu puffs?).

Was preparing some roasted ham sandwich just now to cure my bizarre midnight hunger pang and then suddenly my Cypriot housemate came in to make something as well. Had a good chat with him and realised that I'm not the only person suffering. He sleeps at 6am and wakes up at 4 something in the afternoon, which is when it's getting dark already LOL like a vampire!

Ah well we'll worry about that later I'll just eat more rice in the mean time i guess. I just hope I can have a productive week and may I excel in both modules next week.

I'll probably blog something in between those study breaks? (not like I'm gonna study non-stop the whole day) and update more often after exams for sure.

Oh before I forget, happy new year people!
P.S I owe you a lengthy blogpost about my 2012 review/ 2013 resolutions :)

Short update/ Teaser

Terribly sorry for the lack of updates again, people :/
and this will be just a short update..promise to blog properly soon.

I had been quite busy for the last two weeks. There were module tests and courseworks to be handed in, and I am starting to get the real taste of the university life. Nevertheless, thank goodness deadlines were all met.

Temperature plummeted again.  Once around 3 in the morning (when I was still up and not sleeping), it was a friggin 0℃ outside! Was a little excited to be honest even though i sound like a jakun.. I really thought that it might snow in the next minute (lol) because friends in the North (durham, newcastle, york) and even bath had already experience their first snow! And mind this, it's just Autumn.

But I kind of like the cold weather, as long as the wind doesn't blow against me. And I believe that there's somehow a positive relationship between a person's mentality and his/her ability to withstand the coldness. Somehow, even though not proven.


Walking home from library alone in the cold during midnight, wearing thin layers of sport attire for outdoor training when it's so chilly...

Everything would be fine when you brave yourself and stay strong.
Guess I am adapting well?

A good start

Started my first paper of the term yesterday and I am glad to say that I had given my best shot.

Although I thought that the paper was pretty easy, it was tedious and the probability of making careless mistakes was relatively high. Nevertheless I swear I was being extra paranoid and careful  when solving each question. Doing like this was time consuming but at least safer.

So presumably nothing went wrong I think I am definitely getting a perfect score this time.whee this is a very good start :D

 

Steph and Hana were busy discussing their Stats paper after coming back and I had not enough energy to shoo them out of my room. Standing ON my comfy bed! Vandalizing my whiteboard! wth and it's not like I remember the topics in that module also (I took it like..last year?) Couldn't even join in the conversation! But still, my two darlings were just funny and lovable I just sit there and stare at them :) ♥

 

 Woke up this morning when Ms Campbell delivered these sweet things to my room.
Exam Care Package! :') huhu best Housemistress on earth thank you so much it made our day.

And then I remember a few days back daddy sent me a cheesy email with all the motivational elements in it as usual. At first I laughed so hard because he's too cute to write a letter for his daughter. I mean how many people's daddy do that? I laughed because I sensed that he's trying to do something really inspiring and touching and I was like : No, daddy you please don't try to do cheesy stuffs I am so not gonna fall into your trap & cry like mummy haha :D But at last I still shed some tears partly because I was tired after studying and felt homesick at the same time. Gee thanks daddy you successfully made my eyes puffy the next morning.

and then I also recalled all the cute, naggy words of wisdom from ze monkey, asking me when's my first paper, have I been studying, whether I have got any further maths questions to ask or not etc.

There are so many people supporting my back. Seriously what else could I ask for..

为了爱而努力，很真实不是？

Bok Sat

20 Library Motto of Harvard University (not sure whether it's really from Harvard but this definitely is some genius production) Came across this on the internet and felt like sharing with you readers. Just in case you haven't read about it.

1.此刻打盹，你将做梦；而此刻学习，你将圆梦。

If you take a nap now, you will have a dream; if you study now, your dream will come true.
2.我荒废的今日，正是昨日殒身之人祈求的明日。
3.觉得为时已晚的时候，恰恰是最早的时候。
When you feel that its late at night, it is still early in the morning.
4.勿将今日之事拖到明日。
Do not drag anything from today to tomorrow.
5.学习时的苦痛是暂时的，未学到的痛苦是终生的。
Study is a temporary pain, but not knowing is a life-long pain.
6.学习这件事，不是缺乏时间，而是缺乏努力。
Study isn't about the matter of time, its about the effort.
7.幸福或许不排名次，但成功必须。
8.学习并不是人生的全部。但既然连人生的一部分―学习也无法征服，还能做什么呢？
Study isn't everything in your life but what else can you do if you can't even accomplish this one part of your life (study)?
9.请享受无法回避的痛苦。
Please enjoy this inevitable pain.
10.只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力，才能尝到成功的滋味。
The true taste of success is to be faster, to be earlier, and to be a more hardworker than others.
11.谁也不能随随便便成功，它来自彻底的自我管理和毅力。
There is no easy path to success, one much comes from the inner self-discipline and determination.
12.时间在流逝。
Time is running-up.
13.现在流的口水，将成为明天的眼泪。

The drool of your nap will be the tears for tomorrow.
14.狗一样地学，绅士一样地玩。
Learn like a dog, play like a gentlemen.
15.今天不走，明天要跑。
Stop today, run tomorrow.
16.投资未来的人，是忠于现实的人。
 A realistic person is those who invest in current.
17.受教育程度代表收入。
The degree of education represent the amount of income.
18.一天过完，不会再来。
There will be no second today.
19.即使现在，对手也不停地翻动书页。
Your opponents are flipping their books, even now.
20.没有艰辛，便无所获。

No pain, no gain.

_____________________________ 

Inspiring, isn't it?

I just have to keep on gulping especially at number 13.
Like seriously, guilty to the max!  Is this God's purpose to show me this today when I'm being unproductive? If it is, then gosh, it really helps. 感恩。

Let's continue to bok sat!
Oh by the way 'bok sat' means work really hard in Cantonese. It's almost equivalent to 'pia' in Hokkien. Whee. cute word right ♥ :)

and I am so going to stay up tonight.
Yes, call me the unhealthy owl or anything you like. Whatever la I am never a morning person anyway.

And I don't need to fret about any worsening condition of my puffy/panda eyes because I have my secret beauty weapon!!

Pre-moistened eye pads soaked in cucumber essence. Pretty cool huh?
It works better when you put it in the refrigerator before using.

but frankly speaking this product is quite redundant actually. Don't really see much effect after using. Might as well just buy real cucumbers and put on your eyes. Cheaper somemore.



Oh well.. Girls and their irrationality :)

Productive afternoon @ Jing-Si Books and Cafe

Although I am back in Penang for 'holiday' but it's not really a time for me to totally relax because, well.. A2 exams are coming soon in June and it's now the most crucial time of my life so far i think..huhu

So I have been trying hard to do some revision before going back to KTJ but knowing me....the best procrastinator on earth..I need to find some new environment (as long as it's outside my bedroom) to force myself into study mode.

One of the places I've tried besides my dad's office is Jing-Si Books and Cafe.

Operated by Tzu-Chi organization, Ji-Si Books and Cafe opens daily from 12pm to 8pm.

Its tranquil and serene environment offers the best space for those who are busy or troubled to seek peace and calmness. With published books from Still thoughts and also other inspiring publications arranged on the book shelves, this cafe is a place to cultivate wisdom too as you sit down to read a good book, rethink about life while sipping a cup of aromatic tea.. or simply do nothing and just enjoy a peaceful afternoon with friends. This is what the cafe aims to offer.

Words of wisdom of the day for me :)

Productive afternoon. Microeconomics done! *ticks syllabus happily*

 

Out of all I ordered this 知足茶 'Tea of Contentment'

(Japanese Gen-Mai Cha)

Perhaps I was feeling happy and contented at that moment so the name of the tea caught my eye straight away when I read the menu. Also because I love Japanese stuff :)

Few years back I used to come here quite often. But I never like it here during exam seasons simply because there would be zillions of people (well, hyperbole) here and you could never concentrate fully.

Fortunately I went at the right time. There were a few customers only throughout the day and I was literally enjoying peace and calmness! *like a boss*

almost end-of-term before all the examsss

Finally got our house portrait already. 

We have this photo session annually and this is already my second time taking it. and also my last house photo :')

 

 
the formal version.
huhu I look like a gigantic fat house captain here :/ not the usual mini Grace.
*Must be angle problem!
but oh well, at least I look happy don't I? :)

and the crazy one. Haha not really clear here but we were all wearing paper mustaches  :{P
Alia love ♥

 

another lazy afternoon..

with tons of prep and revision waiting to be accomplished.

 

my lucky baby UCL.

I'm so grateful that they have finally made me an offer. I've always wanted a London Uni and I understand that it's pretty competitive to get in for Economics so no matter what I am going to make sure that I get in there this September.

Though conditional, I am confident that I can meet their grade requirement.

Unless I am so idiotic enough to not study and let it slip through my fingers.

NO WAY I WILL LET THIS HAPPEN. 

I PROMISE.

One of the reason I updated my fb status about my offer from UCL was also because I wanted to give myself the pressure; to force myself to make it a reality. I don't want to let myself down, and so do you guys who liked my status.

so, let's gambateh together! :)

 my bathroom mate Hana always do funny things like this without failing to make me LOL
:3

guess i should sleep now, so I will be less reluctant to get up from my bed tomorrow when she wakes me up for breakfast.


Good night, world.

boring nerd days

 have been studying all these while, that's why i seldom update.

gah, life is a lil too dull these days.

but what to do? I need my grades :)

oh well, in case you miss me 

despite all the nerding I somehow still have time to camwhore.

love me not? x)

will update more soon..

HoHoHoHoliday

, only for a month though.

Term 3 has ended and I am now back in my hometown, Penang.
I'm supposed to have lots of fun this year end but damn, I just can't forgo the fact that Edexcel Maths exams are coming real soon in January. It's super duper important because there are papers that will determine my fate, literally. lol

So i guess my companion for this Christmas would be tons of practice papers, solomon press papers, past year papers etc. whee, how exciting! -.-

'Bling-ed' my calculator with some cheap craft gems. Now that she's so pretty the owner's always feeling enthusiastic whenever she do maths :D

Received these cute X'mas cookies dedication from my dear KTJ friends before end-of-term.
Felt so guilty because I didn't order for them. Blame the character built up from being an economics student. but alas, I did bake some by myself for all my close friends on the last day of the term. Cost effective plus lots of love. Hah! :P

Loving the snowing effect on my blog! ☃
I'm so ready for Christmas :)) Coz I'm going to Tokyo next week!


Have a great holiday and stay tuned ♥

Boo! I'm back to blogging :D

my gawd..first week of Upper 6 was already hectic enough. and it's just the start!
Apparently, there are more challenging topics in class now and it's just so hard to get yourself back to the track after a one-month holiday. So many readings required for my econs and history! Plus, wtf I have to resit for history in November = extra stressssssss.

Argh it was so close I could have gotten an A. Initially I didn't expect much for history, coz..well, I don't really need a star for that. I thought I can just score A and then sit down and relax a bit for next year's A2. Now? Give me a B? FINE.

If life give you lemons, don't just make lemonade.  
Make life take the lemons back!
Guess what, I'm so motivated now to resit properly and score 100% UMS . Perhaps last time i wasn't aiming for A* since I'm always the easily contented person and since I only need A* for maths and econs.  but nowwwwww.. I WANT AN A* FOR HISTORY TOO.  

oh well. let's stop complaining. oh oh I got single room now! yay ;) will be staying in this room until I graduate from ktj :) So, here's an insight of my lovely and cosy room ❤ (might be a bit messy coz I didn't purposely tidy up my room for photo taking like I always did hahaha ) It's just the first few days though. I will decorate more soon :)

 I love the sky colour outside my window! don't you? and those water vapours explains how low was the temperature in my room. Heh. no air cond no life :D

   DIY Door sign on my door. Would you like to come in? :)

  Polaroids of everyone on one of the board in Alia house.

 my name will be remembered. lololol :)

Anyway, just a short one this time. I have lots of things to sort out first before blogging more. Anyway tomorrow's House Night and there will be lots of fun activities happening! ALIA LOVE xoxo

 

Let's bimbo first before transforming into a nerd!

Ok great it's May. 

Not good. 

My first paper is like, less than a week from now.  die X___X

and damn..the gap between history and econs P2 is like so near...it's like no gap at all. How ah? and it's not like I'm already very confident. In fact, I'm kinda lost now. What can I do? 

I'm starting to feel some stress already. (isn't this a bit too late? -.-)

The ultimate-super-nerd mode is now officially switched on and well, frankly I'm quite excited though. I'll be a bit anti-social from now on so please do not interrupt me if possible. Else I'll give you the shoo-shoo look. 

anyways.. what on earth am I doing here? at this time?

-.-


eh you know, I used to get really annoyed too when some bimbos kept on complaining about their assignment stress la..whatsoever la (or worse, their period pains stupid you think you're the only one is it?!) They post on fb or they blog about it. In fact nobody even give a damn. bwahaha. oops. ouch.

sorry lah. allow me to be a bimbo for tonight.
whatever la I don't care.
I just want to release some stress HERE.

SEE MY FACE and you'll know how much pressure I'm shouldering now.

 *wa. can smile somemore. not bad.

Look at those dark circles.
and my dry hair.
(I think I can call it grass now)
and my cacat bone structure! (lol)
HAHAHA I look weird in this pic! I swear I can look prettier in another pic!
 

*you can't see my face! yay so pretty. lol.

but still, FAILED. heck I am sooo Aunty now. 


gah.
pathetic like what. sighs.

STRESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS IS KILLING ME.

*chill.....breathe in, breathe out.

I'm nervous because I care. I seriously want to do well in one go. I don't want to regret.. don't even dare to think about resitting. so yea, I think i should stop here.

ok, done crapping.
I know that this doesn't worth your time at all but guess what, you get to see the bimbo side of me! what an honour! hahaha <3 I promise I'll produce some quality posts after AS. lols.

March, the start of my own calendar

"YAY! It's MARCH! It's MARCH!" 

<3

It's been a while. Sorry lah. (why is my opening always like this? tsk tsk.) It's so obvious that I haven't recovered from my lazy-to-blog syndrome yet. aww man.

Anyways...

Once again, my favourite month of the year has arrived! *claps*

oh come on, I know you love march :P 

Cause it's my month! HEH. ^_____^

In my world, the year has just begun. 

Happy New Year Gracey~~!!!! 

(ok that's creepy -.-)

So, HELLO WORLD! How are you? How's everything going on out there? 

geez I'm stucked in ktj again, preparing for my AS trials, which is like, in a week??!! Prepare to die lah gracey. *shakes head*

Most of my friends had already finished their pre-u course and are all now preparing to go for unis. Super sien lo I tell you. I still have one and a half year to go >.< But nvm la, I'll enjoy my 'youth' until the fullest here. *ehem ehem*

Visited guardians again as usual (I call it my dad's shop. lol) coz I really love shopping in there. Like, seriously, it's a must-go store whenever I go for shopping. and I can spend up to an hour just in that small store, coming out with my pockets and wallet bleeding. Hmm I guess every girl does that. Don't you, girl? :)

*LOVES*

Bought the trial set of hada labo moisturizing series. Coz apparently, I'm just not used to luxurious branded skin care. They are just too good for me. My previous skin care set which starts with a k wasn't bad, in fact it's so much more expensive, shouldn't it be super duper good? but, I was wrong. It made me feel...Old. LOL Ok for instance, keep feeding yourself with loads and loads of bird's nest. You get my point? In other words, I'm now looking for something simple yet perfect for my poor skin.

Well, I'm not doing advertisement for them..but frankly speaking, this product is awesome! I mean, the immediate effect after using it proved my point just now. I'm not sure whether it will suit me in long term or not but..oh well, so far so good. Have been trying for 3 days, so, we'll see :) 

I'm so lazy and sleepy and useless nowadays. All I want is just eat, sleep and play. You know, I really wish that I could just tell my roommate everyday: "ehh wake me up when it's dinner time, kay?" Man, how I wish.......

IS THAT ME??? That lazy fat cat there??

Okay, that's Garfield. -.-'

geez -.- My reading rate has been declining lately. No wait, I'm always slow actually.

Arrgh I'm so mad at myself. Must accelerate from now on. It's totally a MUST.  How do you study fast and effective? Like how? TEACH ME LAH.. I'm half dead T_______________T

HMM. I can see that my first blog post of the year is very much boring. =.=

Can't blame me, I'm in the middle of preparing for trials! And what am I doing here?! BLOGGING???

ehem ehem. 

Ok lah, gtg. Life's just so pathetic sometimes. But I like. Heh :)

Lastly, come come. Listen to Sam Tsui's perfect voice. *faints* (have been brainwashed by my roommate and bathroommates lately haha. everyday also listen to this)  Hee. 

Evidence of NOT focusing

Yay people, it's weekend again! :)

Another hectic week had past and it's now time for me to recharge myself.

Bought 8 brilliant brightening masks recently. ♥ this brand from Taiwan =D Yay! (My skin's so happy)

Seriously, I really have to do something. My skin suck at the moment. T____T sobs.

Get Well Soon, my dear skin!

Black Pearl! Sake Yeast! Birds' Nest! Red Wine! etc etc.

Omeegoshh they sound Yummeeeey!!

( err... that's for the face ☺)

People nowadays are just so creative. They actually come out with these cool products. And thus our skin got pampered sooo much.. Tsk Tsk. Appreciate it lah my dear skin, I spent so much to feed you with good food so please be a good girl okay? I demand you to stay healthy and pretty!! haha

oh yea, I got love notes ♥ =)

Thank you so so so so much! xoxo

( lol it said that I'm oh-so-cute. HAHAHAHA )

Friday night:

Start: Prep time! yay I love studying!  *switched on study lamp, opened book with enthusiasm*

However, after some time....: ZzZz *stared at the clock* 

                                              Err, how much time left until prep time finish huh? 

Lil Alien had lost her sanity after studying for a long time (long??!! are you sure? =.= tsk tsk).


So, yea. Apparently, I screwed up my second prep time by camwhoring, eating snacks, surfing the net..or to make it short, PLAYING. (Oopsyy. Shhh!)


I reckon that it's normal for not focusing 100% during prep time. You know, when there's no mood to study, it's really hard to concentrate, right?
For me, it's best to study really really hard until the fullest when your 'study mood' is there. Coz you never know when the mood will come back again.


Okay I guess that's it for today..just a short update anyway.
It's saturday night and I'm going out for shopping! =) Wee! *jumps up and down*
(well, not malls like the gardens or pavilion..haha we just want to get some groceries)

So, yea.

Have a great weekend people! 

♡ you all :)