Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Should I Conform?

Every girl I know for the past few weeks seem obsessed with the way she dresses: the flow of her pleated skirt, the frills on her blouse, the color of her heels and basically her big chunky accessories. How odd? Are these people here to remind me that I should do something and get in fashion? Strange but I feel the peer pressure to look a tad more decent when I go to college or when I go out. See, I hardly bother to dress up to college as oppose to my lovely girl-friends who can't get enough of their make-up and style. I mean I get a little envious of them I have to admit at times because I just don't feel the motivation to dress up. What's wrong with me? Ahhh!!!

On the other hand, my girl-friends are trying to convince me into wearing color lense. Although it looks cool and all but I can't imagine having to drip some colorless, odor-less liquid into my eyes every now and then. As if trying to concentrate on lectures aren't bad enough. Then again, peer pressure was imminent. So now I am at a crossroad whether to wear color lense or not. I should probably try.

Oh talking about peer pressure, I might be going for make-up classes soon. Sigh. Mum has been pestering me to go before I graduate so that I groom myself for the working world soon. It's a hard step for me considering I am not much of a make-up person and putting on make-up doesn't come naturally to me. Strange enough, my youngest sister can put on make up better than I can. Talk about being completely malufied.

All I can say is that this year is going to be a challenging one. Final year UK degree not easy. Thesis. Bleah. Finance major not cool. Loads of reading to do. Thank goodness I quit Kumon. If not I don't think I will have enough time to catch up on recommended readings.

Till then, Jan is back in Holland and I am missing him oh-so-much. He's just the cutest. And thank God for good friends in college. Without them, I probably became a total nerd and just lock myself one corner. I need a kick-on-the-butt to socialize these days. Not good but hey I am trying to be a good scholarship student here. nyek nyek nyek.

Lief





Saturday, February 17, 2007

Of Heart-Shaped balloons and Red Packets

" So honey, I have arranged this special surprise for you for Valentine's Day, so brace yourself!". There it goes, the words most girls will be smitten with. A follow-up with this would be a dozen or more roses depending on the message that it is suppose to bring - not forgetting the growing trends of strawberries with chocolates which accompanies flowers and cute teddy bears of all colors. "Awww.... that's so sweet!" The usual replies by girls if all conditions expected are met.

Why exactly am I saying all these things? Well, I did have my fair share of excitement this year. Although I didn't go for a specific date per say but I spent it with my college mates who made it just as exciting. I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of time spent with them. The question thereby remains... Is it that important to have a special someone on Valentine's Day? This year alone I had so many people asking me how I would spend my Valentine's Day and my answer was... it's a SURPRISE! Indeed I had a breakthrough on that day. I shared about Christ to my friends and it felt amazing because I had never done anything like that.. not that I can remember at least. I always had a burden to share the gospel but somehow I can't seem to get pass my fear and shyness BUT on February 14 I had a breakthrough. Amazing! My spirit elated deep within and I experienced joy like never before. Now that's a surprise! Unbelievable!

Today

Reunion dinner with family members is something I look forward to every year as it brings all my family members together and this year a new boy is added to my extended family. My aunt is back from the Netherlands to celebrate CNY with us and together with her son of 3 month. Can't wait to crowd around the dinner table and start fighting for food. Yay!

Anyway, here are pictures to share with everyone of my 3 month old cousin. Enjoy.


Presenting Jan Boonstra - a true Dutch boy

Gong Xi Gong Xi

"Ain't I Cheeky..:P"


" Hey people look at me!!! "



Monday, February 05, 2007

Long silence finally broken..

Time flies when you're busy. And that's the bug I am having now. The busy bug. Although I am on holiday and final year is starting soon, I can't help but think what I am to do next. What's next after graduation? Should I work in an MNC in Malaysia or should I go abroad straight away? Though I really like the lifestyle when I was in Europe, it was still somewhat a holiday! How does it feel like to stay there all by yourself without family members and worst still without friends. It's like you're an outcast and you have to start all over?

I was greatly comforted by the fact that a friend of mine will be waiting for me to graduate before the two of us head off to the UK to work. But then again, do I really want to work in the UK and leave everything I have behind? I really can't decide. I am in such a dilemma. Then again, mom says not to worry as I have not even finished my degree BUT knowing the person I am she is rest assured that I will worry though it will only take place in the future. But if I really want to go I need to get documents and all the other extras ready before I graduate in December. Which means I need to decide by August. Argghhh... Lord Teach me.

Many people often ask this question of "hey, how are you?". The actual fact is that they can't think of another thing to say because the last conversation that took place was a long time ago. But it is still a good start. So I am glad that they can even utter those words better than just standing there looking at you. hehe..

Anyhow, the highlight of this post is that I got myself a high paying job with limited hours, thereby equals SHOPPING, ROCK CLIMBING, WHITE WATER RAFTING and BALLROOM DANCING. oooo.. can't wait. June till September I have hols, so I guess I might be able to go to Eastern Europe after all. yay!

Till then, I will try and update more often. Laziness have taken hold of me :P

Liefs


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