* ~ Faith.in.Me ~ *

My exams are finally over!

2010-07-02T03:19:00.005+09:30

Yeah as you can see the title suggest, my exams are finally over! You have absolutely no idea how happy i am! It's like... forever though, all that studying and stressing out for that freaking paper was making me feel so sick and emo. I had enough! In fact, it was just my second time to sit for an exam in Australia. Basically all my majors are assignment-based, i'm terrible with memories and paper-test based. Yes.. i'm serious!

Who says getting to university is an easy tasks? I won't say that, it is way harder than the college... or maybe it's because i'm lazy, make a 360 degree turn and now i'm wondering what the definitions of 'hard work' are...

And I don't think my writing makes sense here, perhaps sometimes it doesn't have to.. it's just pouring down what you're thinking inside your head.. right? I'm just a abit emo these days... i don't know why, i guess i really missed my family and my friends in back home. I really do... and right now my head won't think straight, dizzy... so i'll guess it's better for me to make a U-turn or roundabout or all the possible turns whatsoever...

In the middle of my bachelor degree i began to think about my interest and my future. I really put my interest in the hospitality area. I like hospitality since i was young, and i just love the art of communications, it is really amazing!

Well, I should head up and think on the positive note, i still left 6 more months till i see my family and friends in back home. I just can't wait for my graduation, can't wait to see my baby (;

Well, time to sleep, good night!

Fell in Love with Melbourne

2010-03-18T01:52:00.020+10:30

Hey! How has everyone been? I'm finally back from Melbourne! I enjoyed every minute of it (except my Tiger flight delayed... that was a killer!!) lol! Overall, it was a pleasant trip and I would really wana visit Melbourne again!

Here's my overdue promised updates on my Melbourne trip! We took an early flight, flew on 4Feb early morning. I couldn't sleep on the plane as it was too distracting to sleep, I was really excited about this trip cus I knew i'm gonna luv it!

We reached Melbourne about 8.30am and we took the skybus from airport to city... I reckon the ride was about 30minutes... We choose not to rest for the day and headed out with his cousin for some delicious food. His cousin took us to Melbourne city. Thank God the cousin is staying in city and so it's pretty convenient for us to travel around in city.

Melbourne is a lively and sophisticated city, the atmosphere is so casual, with an exciting mix of people and plenty to see and do. My trip was really awesome! I spent my 23rd birthday there and had so much fun with my friends. That night we had our first night out in Melbourne which was so much fun!

So... what else is so cool about Melbourne?

I'll tell ya ------ it's the food, shopping and night life!!!!

Yes, there are TONS of places to eat in Melbourne! I like how everyone's so relaxed despite the bustling atmosphere and yeah... the food! When you come to Melbourne, be prepared to put on some weight because you can't say no to all the yummy food, there are Mexican, Malaysian Mamak, Indian, Korean, Jap, etc everywhere, as well as tons of other types of national cuisine that I can't recall at the moment. There are cake shops, chocolate shops, etc... THERE IS SO MUCH FOOD!!

Here are some fascinating shots in Melbourne on my blog, you can view more photos on my facebook! (:

Thanks for reading.

Cheers! x

My iPhone 3Gs

2009-12-04T14:38:00.010+10:30

After so many years of using an ordinary mobile phone and I have decided to buy myself a new phone. Sigh... The story was actually like this... I accidentally poured water into my apron while serving the customers, after about 5 minutes I only realised I had my Nokia phone inside the apron... *Sighs*... it was too late to rescue my phone at that time, and it was a busy arvo as well, I have no time to dry it so I just put it on the table. After work, I tried to switch it on but it didn't work... Well, it is all right, I'm quite happy though because I've just got myself an iPhone 3GS! Awesome! cus I can online at anytime and anywhere -fb-ing, check mails, Msn, weather, games, television shows, Youtube, MUSIC - IPOD has incredible features for music fan like me, especially the map (gps) very important in Aus as well (:

I chose the 16GB iPhone 3Gs (White) ^^ and I reckon this will be enough to store all my pictures, music, contact lists and so forth. Unfortunately, I've lost all my friends' details and numbers, if u should called, I might need to update your particulars... Just bare with me if I should ask who is calling! :P

Woohooooo!

2009-12-04T14:24:00.004+10:30

Distinction baby!~ I've successfully finished my second year at Uni!

Tom's 21st Birthday Bash!

2009-12-02T21:48:00.015+10:30

Basil, Tom, me and Denise Lah

My LG members (:

Gracie and Amanda(s)

Amanda(s) & Denise

Location: Sportivo Cafe, West Lakes, Adelaide

31st October 09

Pancake is cute!

2009-12-02T20:49:00.010+10:30

Location: Don Don Sushi & Pancake House (September 09)

the end of my second year at UniSA

2009-10-29T16:20:00.006+10:30

My love ~ green tea mochi, i bought it from chinatown!

It's Thursday and I am sitting in my room studying and finishing up assignments because it is that time of the year! This is always the busiest time of the Spring semester, which is not fun at all!

On a more positive note, I'm going to travel in this summer holidays! I'm so excited to be finished all my assignments and start working fulltime during summer holidays! (: woohooo!

Back to assignment...

Assignment week!

2009-08-19T12:59:00.003+09:30

This week is assignment week!

Sorry no update but coming soooooon!!

Part time job!

2009-08-04T23:16:00.014+09:30

I went for a part time job interview this arvo, guess what?

Lol, i got the job with freaking good pay! Thank God!!

This sem is gonna be very busy, uni, assignments, work, life group, church and socialising! Lol. Just so u guys know, AUD is increasing and this is fun because i'm earning now... but doesn't sound good to mum because she has to pay for my tuition fees. Sigh! I started thinking about how all the little costs in my life add up, and how it would be great to either lower or remove those costs. I'm talking about my expenses in aussie like phone bill, rent, electricity bill, gas bill, Internet bill, transportation (bus tics) great! since i don't hv a car here, food, snacks, cosmetic, clothes and socialising. Ohh gosh all those expenses add up, i could potentially save so much money if they didn't exist. However, there was no way i could completely eradicate those costs because i need to pay my rent EVERY fortnight, pay all those freaking bills every three months and phone bill, my phone is my life! I suppose i could cut back on socialising, buying clothes, shoes or whatever, but i honestly believe that i need to socialise actively and regularly uphold a balanced lifestyle, and i need to look good for that by wearing nice clothes, shoes and put on make up... good excuse, huh! Ok forget about it! So, i will start working on this friday. I was thinking after i get my first salary, i don't want to spend it and i wana save all my money for summer shopping and maybe go travel to some places around Australia! Sounds awesome right?

The reason i work because i need money, i need to support my living expenses here and hopefully i could save up some money for my fees so my parents don't hv to pay so much by using RM. How sad! I wana buy some gift for my little brother, i miss him heaps!! I wana work super hard! There are so many things i wana buy, i wana save all my money for my summer shopping because i love beach and i wanna hit the beach this summer, i wana buy bikini, skirts and dresses!!! I thank GOD that i found this job with freaking good pay. I never thought that i would get such a good pay as a waitress. Boss is good and i'm looking forward to work with him and the team on this friday!

Tomorrow is Wednesday! Whoo hoo i love Leanne's class! She is one of my fav lecturer for my course subjects! Tomorrow i'm going to hv lunch and some catch up with Michele at uni cafe. God bless my day and HE bless you too!

Good night! Ooops lovely spring is coming soon! (;

xxx

Stamina

2009-08-01T20:05:00.004+09:30

Today is Saturday. Well, i've been so busy these days with my two research works and some reports but i like it! Just because i like to keep myself very very busy and use my time more efficiently on studies and i just feel so gooooood!

Anyways, I just came back from an evening jog at torrens river with my cool brothers melvin (m'sia), dan (chinese aussie) and ki hoon (cool korean).

Sigh... I'm actually kinda sad (VERY) now and dead tired too =(

because i realised that my stamina is getting weaker and weaker compared to the time when i was in Malaysia. I used to have a good stamina in sports especially swimming, jogging, hiking, and squash. But now... I was really surprised at my stamina... what happened just now was i couldn't jog for just 40minutes. I couldn't breathe, i was dizzy and i felt like throw out too. This is so not me! How sad =(

And i'm actually thinking of starting to jog again. I haven't jog for at least two months... i guess... and i could sense a huge decrease in my running stamina and energy levels as well. In this situation, i've decided to do something about it, i will start my simple stamina training tomorrow and hope to get it back in 3 months time!!!

Well, im going out for dinner now, enjoy ur sunday, live healthy and be strong!

Mandy

xxx

I found hope in God

2009-08-01T12:27:00.002+09:30

I found hope in God. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

In God, all things are possible if you just believe in HIM. Love God with all your heart, with all your mind, with all your soul and with all your strength. I always found hope in God.

God bless!

Working Life-Love without talking using signs

2009-07-31T00:35:00.005+09:30

Please click on this link --> Working Life-Love without talking using signs and enjoy!

♥

Study Period 5

2009-07-27T22:45:00.005+09:30

Hello!

Welcome back everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful winter break!

It is like a blink of an eye that i can't believe that my first sem in second year had already done. Now, my new semester as a second year PR student has officially started today. Thank God that i've got a good results for the previous semester, awesome, especially God's hand in everything!

My schedule for this semester is awesome and i've arranged it in such a way that i have four days uni week, classes from monday to thursday only. (=

Well, i will stop here because i'm abit tired and going to bed... now!

Happy winter!

xoxo

Dumpling King @ China town

2009-07-25T23:19:00.010+09:30

Hello chili

Amanda's 鸡虾水饺

Wei's 北方水饺

friendly Wei from K.L

Amanda without make-up and lack of sleep's face =(

but

i enjoyed the dumplings here *thumbs up*!

Dumpling King Restaurant

5/85 Grote Street,

Adelaide, SA 5000

Ph: 08 82121886

Sunny day!

2009-07-24T14:55:00.004+09:30

I love my warm cozy bed in winter! ^^

See! The sunlight lay across my lovely bed...

First hair cut in Australia!

2009-07-24T02:08:00.005+09:30

Sorry, I got a fringe cut ! =P

15.07.2009

xoxo

Haigh’s Chocolate Tour

2009-07-24T01:23:00.003+09:30

Few weeks ago, i received an email from my classmate, Megan. She told me there's a Haigh's chocolate tour (Free) and invited me to go with her (=.

So, on that day, i took a trip down to city and took tram to the Haigh's chocolate visitor centre. But when think about of quality of chocolates, most people will think of some European names especially chocolate from Germany. But South Australia proudly has its own chocolate -Haigh's! The tour is quite informative in explaining how chocolate is made. The most unique thing about this Haigh's chocolate is they actually do not sell their products in supermarket. You cannot buy any Haigh's chocolate in supermarket. They have their own unique Haigh's chocolate stores which you can buy it from there. All their products are made here and they only import the raw cocoa beans and do the roasting and crushing themselves. They control the chocolate making process from beginning to end to ensure the best quality. In the beginning of the tour, you get to try some sample of Haigh's milk chocolates and dark chocolates. You also have the chance to buy more Haigh's products in their store just right in front of the factory!

Unfortunately they would not let us to take pictures of the factory so i only took pictures during the tea break session.

Enjoy!

xoxo

Transformers night!

2009-07-01T03:07:00.002+09:30

Venue: Hoyts, Norwood, Adelaide

Cross-cultural Party with the Jacksons!

2009-06-28T22:47:00.009+09:30

Awesome!

South African food

South African dance

Vanessa (Left), Grace (Right) & the 5 Jacksons!! (=

Vanessa invited me and my housemates to a cross-cultural party at the 5 Jackson's house last night. Everybody dressed nicely and enjoyed a night full of heaps good food such as the south african food and dessert, the aussie pizza, soft drinks, chocolate and our Malaysian chicken curry because we (2 of us) were the only malaysians at the party. I really enjoyed it because i get to know heaps of friends from different countries and the best thing was i get to try new food! haha! See, I'm such a happy birdie~lol

Here are some pictures from yesterday... (=

xoxo

Hello! One month winter break ♥

2009-06-26T22:53:00.002+09:30

Hello happy bird!

Winter break started from today until 27July 2009 (=

♥

Happy Father's Day!!

2009-06-21T00:49:00.000+09:30

Happy Father's Day to Papa and O Pa!!

Thanks for take good care of me and thanks for being the nicest Dad there could ever be!

♥ from your beloved daughter

Happy 1st belated Birthday to Faith.in.Me

2009-06-19T17:01:00.000+09:30

Thursday, May 15, 2008

I'm sorry for the late wishes to my blog... been really busy with tons of assignments lately...

I can't believe it's been a year since I started this blog and can't imagine that one year just flew past so damn fast, so many things happened when i look back through all the entries, I realised what a collection of resources i've built up. It certainly has been an interesting journey, the collaborative aspects of blogging are certainly greater than i expected.

Keep up the good work!!

xoxo

HDs!!

2009-06-14T03:00:00.003+09:30

After i checked my results, guess what???!!

All my hard work paid off and I got 3 HDs for my professional majors PR and marketing assignments!!! I'm so so SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO happy!!!! I can't sleep now!! haha.... HDs makes me wayyy too happy!

Night rain in winter

2009-06-09T01:41:00.009+09:30

OMG, I have never heard rain this heavy in Adelaide before! Yeah... don't think I've ever heard it that loud here before... it's now booming and raining. Geezzz! It's frickin' freezing in Adelaide... I hate cold weather because it dries out my skin. Living in cold weather like during the winter in Australia, u need food, warm clothing, heater and lotion to survive, yes, no kidding! A good bottle of lotion to keep my skin hydrated and moisturized is a must! I apply lotion on my hands and legs after i shower and before i go to bed. I always put a mini bottle of lotion in my bag, just in case i need it! I have so many stuffs in my bag, no questions asked, i just NEED it! This is my habit since i was small... i reckon i feel more secure with it>.< ♥ a bottle of water, gums/ lollies, mini bottle of lotion, mini make-up case, cotton buds, pads or tampons, perfume, lip balm/ gloss, comb, mini mirror, camera, mini notebook (great for waiting bus or for appoinments, kill time), novel, colorful pens (write my thoughts of the day), keys, mobile phone, tissues, hand sanitizer gel, gloves and credit card! I guess thats it... especially lotion, its a must because my skin gets really dry in the cold =(

my bag is always heavy but im used to the weight of my bag, thats just me, Amanda C (=

I can't stand the cold breeze touching my skin and face. It makes me shiver and it affects my mood making me LAZY taking a bath, cook my dinner cus afraid of touching the icy cold tap water! I had to wear my PJs almost the whole day because i feel cold. I even sleep with my sweater on and still under a thick quilt. I also had socks on so cold won't get onto my feet. My housemates said this year is the coldest. The weather was so bitterly cold and it didn't piss me off it just makes me lazy and i just want to hibernate all winter, no assignments no exams no uni. Sounds great huh?!

It's 7c and still raining... im off to bed now, good night!

xxx

Photos of my video~~~

2009-06-07T23:40:00.002+09:30

Somewhere over the rainbow by Connie Talbot

2009-05-25T01:51:00.002+09:30

Amanda is crying...

Awesome weather!

2009-05-22T18:13:00.004+09:30

I heart sunny day, Sun sun sun!!! but still u need a jacket because the wind will chill your bones >.< (the view outside my house)

Weee i will be attending a house party tomorrow night!

Enjoy ur weekend my friends!

xxx

Stay warm and prevent getting the swine flu!

2009-05-21T00:27:00.002+09:30

Winter is coming!!

My life in Aussie

2009-05-17T21:07:00.004+09:30

Hey folks!

zOmg I am so sorry for not updating in over a month! I have neglected my blog so badly and I decided i need to update it today so i did (=

The reason why I hv not been blogging as much lately because I've been so busy with my studies and heavy assignments after the 2 weeks sem break. I hv just submitted my second assignment in strategic and creative PR plan via the assignIT, that was very nerve racking to say the least. Yes! This is going to be my fourth month in Adelaide, everything goes well and i'm happy and feel blessed. Thank God that He put people along my path to help me. Of course it is not easy for international students like us to study in Australia. Indeed, it is very competitive here especially in PR field. First you need to be more outstanding than others, in terms of your knowledge, the way you speak, make sure that you speak loudly, slowly and clearly. I love aussie accents, i mean u can listen how they play with the words and the heavy aussie accent which makes it so unique and i just love it! When i first came here, its quite interesting to listen how they speak and how they pronounce each word with a perfect yet heavy deep aussie accent from my church pastor, church friends, uni professors and mates. And in fact that i have been influenced by my mates and now i can speak aussie english. I reckon all of these are influenced by the environment and all these influenced the way i speak. {we - Malaysian english}

The Australian education are very different than the Malaysian education. because there is a greater emphasis on independent study. I think we have been spoon-feed by our teachers for so many years (21 years i reckon) we are still not independent enough than the students here. However, we (M'sian) might be excel in academic knowledge but not in general knowledge, because of the typical asian attitude, we keep memorise and vomit all the book out to the exam paper. Another subject, we used to "brainwash" and continue memorising another new facts again. Here is extremely different than in back home. There is more verbal interaction between students like us and our professors and tutors, both academically and socially. It's not just about memorising texrbooks word by word but indeed understanding the concepts of my studies. I'm not saying all asians but most of my friends back home, they would choose the easy and safe way out, hard core memorising. I used to be like that too when i was in my secondary school. I knew that this is absolutely not the correct method that can apply in Australian education. The culture here are very different and most importantly people here love reading. They had heaps of ideas especially for strategic and creative PR. Oh crap i seriously need to do a lot of reading now because i want to be more creative, in PR, in art, my assignments, plans, events, whatever.

If you want to make more friends at uni, the best way is to get off your lazy ass and break out of your comfort zone. Try to make conversation with people first instead of waiting people to come to talk to you, trust me, the results are going to be amazing! Thank God that i can handle it pretty well (= my social skills aren't that bad huh! Yeah, I really enjoy studying in Australia, because it is greatly influenced by the multicultural aspects of the society, a major advantage and a rewarding experience which assists in developing an open mind and international understanding. Although I haven't found studying in Australia difficult, it is very challenging studying in a country so far away from home. The best part of studying here is its "pretty laid-backness", the friendly locals and get the chance to mix with and learn from different cultures other than my own. I have so many friends from different countries, which mean i could get a free stay if i travel to any countries. (= it's fun though make friends with people from different countries, languages and cultures.

I ♥ my new life in Australia!

Winter is coming!!!

Cheers!

I luv Adelaide!!

2009-04-05T02:29:00.004+09:30

Vedgie soup, i luv it!

I hv no time to update my blog... so sorry guys! I'm currently busy with my assignments and tour around in Adelaide with my mates! >.<

Study and Easter break coming soon!! Can't wait!!

xxx

Yay!!

2009-04-05T02:25:00.001+09:30

I love daylight savings!!

Nostalgia

2009-03-22T01:40:00.004+10:30

In this fast moving world most of us are away from our family for furthering our studies, improving our career opportunities and etc. I know that not all are attached to family, but I bet all will feel nostalgic at some point during this journey. Homesickness is not an emotion for us to be ashamed of.You must feel proud that you are associated with a wonderful family and you miss their love and affection. It's my first time away from home and will not going back home for 2 years.

Tonight while sitting at the kitchen table eating my vedgie + curry rice + orange juice alone and I came upon a harsh reality,.......... i miss my family and friends

and i told myself not to cry... but tears just keep coming from my eyes

This is our God - My favorite worship song

2009-03-17T00:49:00.004+10:30

VERSE 1:
Your grace is enough
More than I need
At Your word
I will believe
I wait for You
Draw near again
Let Your Spirit make me new

CHORUS:
I will fall at Your feet
I will fall at Your feet
And I will worship You here

VERSE 2:
Your presence in me
Jesus light the way
By the power of Your word
I am restored
I am redeemed
By Your Spirit
I am free

BRIDGE:
Freely You gave it all for us
Surrendered Your life upon that cross
Great is the love
Poured out for all
This is our God
Lifted on high from death to life
Forever our God is glorified
Servant and King
Rescued the world
This is our God

Ikea Adelaide

2009-03-07T23:34:00.010+10:30

Photo frame =)

Ikea Hazelnut Chocolate

Papaya milk bubble tea

My laundry bag

This Saturday morning, I went to Ikea in Adelaide with Eva, Eva's mummy, Rachael, Sin and Yen. The Ikea in Adelaide looks awfully llike the one in KL, Malaysia. We took the J1 bus from Grenfell Street (If i'm not mistaken... i'm pretty crap bout remember those street names), but i'm improving now! hehe ^^ J1 the bus that goes to the airport.

I ♥ Ikea, pretty awesome furniture's and the interior design, cheap food and their funky soft toys. The thing that got me there was their Advert for the BIG breakfast! It's crazy cheap and it's hard to find a BIG breakfast with this awesome price... "BIG N CHEAP"!!

BUT unfortunately we arrived there was about 12.30pm... and I was so stupid and thought that the BIG N CHEAP breakfast is available from early morning till night! Amanda the banana... pls use your common sense la! duh~

We were all quite sad because missed the breakfast time, but what to do? I actually ate 2 slices of bread with scrambled eggs + tomato sauce before to Ikea. Yum! but i still hungry anyway... and i ordered a plate of veggie pasta and a milk chocolate, it costed me around 7AUD i reckon... planned to spent 3Aud on food end up spent 7Aud... crap crap crap =( next time, I promised i will wake up early and take bus to Ikea before 10am... BIG breakfast 3+Aud is in my hand... *grins*
Ikea is fun, it always is!

After finished our "breakfast", we went for a very quick shop and had a very quick browsed through things that we want to buy cus it was nearly 1.30pm and we were running out of time cus we planned to head to Central Market to buy some groceries. Nah! Here’s one thing that drive me insane in Australia, it’s that the shops are closed early at 5pm unless it is a Friday but only till 9pm. Goshh... i want back my Penang life, missed Gurney Plaza, missed mamak stall, missed 24hours Maccas in Gurney... okok fine! No more complaining! And yeah... We used to called McD in Malaysia but in Australia, they called McDonalds as "Maccas" =)

I bought some cool stuffs in Ikea too! I bought a laundry bag, super worth 3x photo frames for only 1.95Aud and a Hazelnut Chocolate. =)

After paid everything and we rushed to Central Market, too bad =( it was 3.30pm when we arrived ther and they closed the gate again... another lesson again... haha! nvm, I'm going to eva's hostel to cook dinner with my new friends and eva's mum next Sunday... cant wait!!

After that, Sin and Yen suggested bring us to get some bubble tea somewhere in Central Market, so it was not that bad and we were quite tired after rushing here and there, and i ordered a papaya milk + jelly, i supposed to order bubble instead of jelly but didn't know why "jelly" word just easily slipped out from my mouth =.=" its all right, we hv next time again =)

Life is great in Adelaide!
I love the weather, I love the fresh cool air, I love the aussies, love the aussie accent, love my housemates and landlord, love my uni friends =) they are nice people!

I'm still struggling though, i'm still trying to make it my home, you know... it takes time to make a country your home which is totally different to your country. It takes time... although I do feel a tinge of loneliness at times in this foreignland but I know God has set the path for me and He will lead me through. He will put people along the path to help me. Trust in Him.

Thank you Jesus and friends that are always there love and support me =)

Amen!

Good night everyone!

Jesusluvamanda~

Jesus You Are So Good!! - Don Moen

2009-02-22T15:23:00.004+10:30

Jesus, you are so good

There's nothing to fear

Cause I'm here in Your presence

Jesus, you are so good

And I just want to thank you

With every beat of my heart

You've given me eternal life

And Your Word to light my way

You've given me Your Spirit

With new mercies every day

You've given me a confidence

And my soul is filled with peace

For You are a provider

You supply my every need

Jesus ♥ amanda

G-DAY!!

2009-02-19T14:40:00.016+10:30

The beautiful sunset at Glenelg beach

Met a cute guy at Glenelg, Ted from Canada!

G-Day!!

Heylo people!!

I'm finally here! Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. I'm staying at a place about 25minutes walk from my house to uni. I'm currently staying with 2 lovely yet hyperactive girls in a house. Yeh... I have my own room as well =)

Adelaide is a lovely place for studying and not much for night life except Friday night, there are lots of pubs n cafes along the Rundle Street. Adelaide is a small and friendly city in South Australia so its easy to get around here. Adelaide runs a very efficient and extensive public transport system includes buses, trains and trams so its easy to travel around in Adelaide.

My classes start on 2March 09 and now I'm having my 5days orientation at Magill Campus except last day of Orientation will be held at City West Campus. I will be going to a day trip to Adelaide Hills this Saturday morning. I can't waaait!!!

Luv,

ZhiShanz

Year of the Ox 2009

2009-01-25T17:49:00.000+10:30

Happy Chinese New Year Everyone!

Hope you're ready for the reunion dinner tonight, everything is prepared and bought.
You have your new clothes for tomorrow and everyone is in a festive mood.
If you're driving anywhere, drive carefully!
And if you drink, do so responsibly.
Have a wonderful holiday and enjoy the time with your family, friends and loved ones.

And let's wish that 2009 will be a great and constructive year for the world!

Happy Oxie Moo Moo year!! mooo mooooooo~! ^^

♥ amanda

29 days left in Penang...

2009-01-10T08:00:00.005+10:30

Well… another 29 days in Penang. I’m so going to miss my family and my dearest friends… especially my Black Pa, Auntie Lynda, my cousin sis Callie & Caren, my lovely parents, my brother Tung Tung, Edmund, baby Elton and my dearest friends Danny, Adrian, Alice, Evelyn, Angeline and alot. Yea, it is hard to step out of my comfort zone since I have lots of friends here and I’m always been pampered by my friends. Especially “naughty monkey” (I assumed you know who you are) the one whom I love and care the most! He knows me more than anybody else and he has been a really good friend to me!

My car the white little kancil, I’m so going to miss “him” and I’m so used to “him” everyday. I started driving since I was in Form 5 until now. I hope I can survive in Australia without a car. And they told me it is not a problem without a car in Australia because public transport is very convenient in Australia, the buses come on time. It is definitely better than the public transport system in Malaysia.

I never been out of Malaysia before and this is going to be my first time to travel to Australia to further my studies. It was always my dream to study overseas and now my dream came true =)

I’m going to further my bachelor's degree at University of South Australia, Adelaide, School of Communication and continue in Bachelor of Public Relations. Thank God I don’t need to seat for IELTS Test and it means I can save up RM520 for the test! *grins*
It is a 3 years degree and I get 1 year exemption for that and now I will be doing my 2 years degree at Magill Campus. I’ve found a place to stay at Magill! It is only 15-20 minutes walking distance from my house to campus and 10 minutes for bus ride. This was what she (my housemate) told me through phone. Thanks to her and we got the same name as well... Amanda!! Haha! Thanks to Pastor Mike from Paradise Community Church in Adelaide and with bunch of lovely friends that he introduced to me.

My last working day will be on January 15, 2009 (next Thursday) yeah!! I’m going to party like there's no tomorrow! Hahahahaha!

All right, this is a short update on me! that’s all for now ok. Take care and have a nice day ahead!

I ♥ Penang

Just for funnn!!

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♥ amanda

040109

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12%

Awesome

High

Crazy

Only 12%...

♥ amanda

Happy!!!

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Thank God I've finally found a place to stay in Adelaide!! Hahaa!!

Happy + Happy + Happy =)))

Thankkiuuu...

♥ amanda

Happy New Year 2009!!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009 to all of you!!

Receive my simple gift of LOVE

Wrapped with SINCERITY

Tied with CARE & Sealed with BLESSINGS to keep u HAPPY and have a WONDERFUL 2009.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

♥ amanda

Happy Birthday Danny!! =D

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Happy Birthday my December Boy

me & birthday boy

Adrian and Danny

Happy Birthday to you Danny!

May the Almighty Father bless you abundantly! =D

♥ amanda

Christmas Day 25.12.2008

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This was taken after dinner @ Sakae Sushi Queensbay with Danny, Adrian, Ren Yee & Louise *not enuff sleep* =.="

Nice? ^^ snowman and the snow house

Amanda--- David--- Adrian

Meh~meh~

Christmas Tree

Our pastor on stage

Thank God!

My mouth =.="

Singing duet with Ren Yee

From left --->Altraz.. Danny.. Ren Yee.. Amanda

Christmas cake... yum yum!

Alex.. Bing Yun and Amanda

Petra Youths

Petra Young Adults

From left---> Altraz.. Ren Yee.. Louise and Amanda

♥ amanda

28.12.2008 =)

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♥ amanda

Christmas preparations

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Snow =)

I'm the chef

Camwhore while waiting Danny

Frosty the snowman

Done!

Fixed the hat

Baby's hat... sob.. sob..

My baby... so cute!

Baby snowman

I made a Snowman! Yeah!! and painted the picture too! Thank God for the whole process of the artwork.

Preparing the materials for puppet show

My artwork

Rehearsal for the youth's puppet show

Hallelujah!! Praise the Lord!

Rehearsal for the youth's puppet show

Sorry Joseph and Mary... Nasi Kandar Tutup

Girls washing toilet

Busying for the movie subtitles

Me with my brand new Toshiba

Teddy is in our deco team too =)

Gotong-royong to clean up church

♥ amanda

Merry Christmas everyone!

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Ho Ho Ho!!!

Merry Christmas everyone! ♥

I hope this season finds you in great joy in the celebration of Christ and his giving spirit! May God continue to bless you and wish you have a blessed and wonderful day!

♥ amanda ♥

爱。礼物

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Movie title: 爱。礼物

Date: December 25, 2008 (Thursday)

Time : 10a.m - 12noon

Venue : Petra Baptist Church, Penang

98-2-13A Prima Tanjung Business Centre, Jalan Fettes,

11200, Penang

Tel : 04-899 5044 or text to me!

Email : petrabc@myjaring.my or czs.amanda@gmail.com

We have christmas pressies for every guest on that day and serve buffet meals after the show. See you guys there!

Jesus ♥ amanda

My Cell Group ♥ @ Mr. & Mrs. Lim's house

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♥ Amanda

I HEART them ♥

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♥ Amanda

Christmas Wall Deco

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♥ Amanda

Christmas Video Shooting!!

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Dinner time

Business scene @ McD

My favorite girl - Main actress ~ Little Amanda

My favorite fast food restaurant - McDonalds =D Yummy!

Crew aka my lovely brothers

Christmas dinner scene @ Wonderland Restaurant

Me myself @ Ah Lee's workshop

The Bak-eww =p

Come and support our Christmas movie! 爱。礼物

Awww!!! Busy writing scripts...

♥ Amanda

It's Flyday funday again!!!

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It is Flyday funday ♥ again!! Yeah yeah!! and I'm counting my blessings everyday =D

My little thoughts for today...

Whatever you give to life, it gives you back. Do not hate anybody. The hatred which comes out from you will someday come back to you. Love others and love will come back to you.
For everything you have missed, you have gained something else; and for everything you gain, you lose something else. It is about your outlook towards life. You can either regret or rejoice.
Arrow goes forward only after pulling in to backward. Bullet goes forward only after pressing the trigger backward. Every human being will get happy only after facing the difficulties in their life path... so DO NOT afraid to face your difficulties because THEY will push you forward.
Remember you are born to live, Don't live because you are born! Don't go the way life takes you, take life the way you go!

♥ amanda

I am a Shopaholic, I love ♥ I buy

2008-12-10T18:45:00.005+10:30

I've been spending money like water these few days. I bought a brand new Toshiba Satellite laptop last Sunday during PC Fair, (thanks papa's $ and Danny's help on choosing a laptop), new mobile phone (thanks papa), my dream winter clothings, cardigan, dress, jeans, accessories and shoes (my hard earned money) from Mango, Esprit, Nike, Roxy and Forever 21. I bought a alot of new stuff for myself. I also spent RM152.20 for books and magazines. Hehe^^ And I can tell you all the winter clothings that I bought from Mango looks stunning and stylish. Heh... of course my money also spent like there’s no tomorrow. Although now is in the Big Sale season, but I don't think it saves alot... because some clothes and dresses only get 10-30% discount (ONLY new arrivals items ^^). Haih, I just buy what I needed and I promised I will be a good girl when I'm in overseas. *No spending too much on clothing* believe me ^^

* Hey guys! I will post up some photos of our Preparation for Christmas Video Shooting in my blog soon, but if you want more photos, please visit my facebook lol.

Bye!

everyone ♥ amanda

Happy December and Christmas is just around the corner!

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Happy December everyone!! Ohhh how quickly this year has gone ... I can't believe it is December already. This is just mad... hahaaa!! Christmas is just around the corner again, this is my favorite time of the year, that means I have to start clearing out my closet and do christmas shopping. Heheee^^. December is probably the busiest time of the year for many people because everyone mad rush on to get presents (either for family and friends or just a special present for yourself), and as for me... I'm thinking to get myself a new mobile phone for Christmas. ^^

Normally I'm the one who not only has all my shopping done by December, but each present is wrapped too! But this year, I seem to be a bit behind and I don't even know what I'm getting anyone yet. And since money is tight for me this year because I need to buy so many things before I leave Malaysia... I'm still thinking what to buy now... being budget wise, I guess I'll start making a list of things to buy.

So have you started your Christmas Shopping yet?

Happy Christmas Shopping everyone!! =D

♥ amanda

Sakae Sushi @ Gurney ~ Good times!

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a-ha~

We ordered roasted rice green tea, it is the green tea with roasted rice and smell nice, taste nice too! Its only RM2 per cup is worth it because is refill-able! Go try!!

Hohoho~ ZOom in zOom in ^^

Amanda's Kiri Udon =)

Danny

Adrian

Yummy!

My all time fav! Sakae Chawanmushi~ Japanese steamed egg custard

Ho Chiak!!

The kaiten belt with sushi

Hehe^^ I am a Japanese food fanatic too!! =) I went to Sakae Sushi @ Gurney with Danny and Adrian on Wednesday night. At first, we were quite puzzled of what to eat, we were discussing food resturant from Nandos, Pastamania to Wembrey Park Kopitiam. Haha! Finally we made the decision to Sakae Sushi =) my all time fav Japanese Restaurant!

When we reached there, it was about 8.40pm, the restaurant was crowded and now I realized that a restaurant crowded for a good reason... Why? because with their reasonable price of Japanese food and there were many varieties of sushi and the interactive computer menus was a breeze and easy to use. The design of this restaurant is very unique in its way. As usual, any sushi chain restaurant will have conveyor belt system but what this restaurant have and others dont have is a computerize ordering system. Is fun! Food arrives pretty quick and the fun thing is you're able to enjoy cheaper Japanese food. The price ranging from RM1.90 and above. Haha... I think Sakae Sushi is much much better than Sushi King =P

We had a great night and enjoyable meal there. Will certainly come back for more!!

Danny, thanks for the dinner! =D

♥ amanda

Toblerone White Chocolate!! ^^

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I just had my 5 days off from work and I came back to the office surprised too see a Toblerone White Chocolate on my office table. And my colleague told me that this Toblerone White Chocolate is a gift from Mr.Yeo. THANKS!!! This afternoon I received an email from him and I was so surprised that he actually read my blog and found out that I love chocolate, so he bought this Toblerone White Chocolate for me as my gift of recovery. I’m really glad that people actually read my blog and also received some e-mails and comments in my gmail and some of them they even want to make friends with me... which kind of surprise me as i really just thought that only people i know would read my blog. ^^ But anyway, thanks for reading my blog everyone :)

I love the surprise! Especially since I am a chocolate fanatic! Thank you Mr.Yeo.

♥ amanda

Artwork II

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=) Yeah!!

Jesus ♥ amanda

Artwork I

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We just finished the artwork!! Well done, Team!
*Winks*
I will show you guys some photos soon...

Stay tuned!

♥ amanda

A Miracle Working God...

2008-11-17T13:11:00.005+10:30

I'm typing this post with the tears rolling down my face. I wanna thank God for his miracles on our sketch again... Guys, I'm not kidding, our God is an awesome God and really thank God for his presence.

As I've mentioned in my previous post about the Christmas Sketch, you all know that I'm pretty busy preparing the christmas sketch these few weeks. We've been busy writing the christmas script, organizing, shooting and planning the details for Christmas in 2008. After numerous days and nights of discussion, finally the team has finished and confirmed the sketch dialogues. We started shooting the first scene last week and everything went well.

I can see God is working and feel His presence with us. We also have idea of our sketch's christmas gift, shooting venue, theme song. Everything went fantastically well and all the "actor and actress" had a brilliant time together. I wanna thank God that Danny has found the exact idea of the sketch's christmas gift we are looking for! And Adrian also found an awesome song that fits right into the message of the sketch. Isn't it amazing!!

If you are reading this post, please continue to pray for us because it really means a lot to us.

Thanks =)

Jesus ♥ amanda

Faith in Me ♥ is Under Construction...

2008-11-16T04:46:00.005+10:30

I attended YouthWave - Under Construction last night @ Fettes Park Baptist Church with Danny and Adrian. Feel amazing! Great event though, and I will plan to attend again and bring others... - probably after back to Penang for holiday ~ ^^ I really enjoyed the praise & worship session last night. It was so great and I enjoyed it to the max! Everyone agree with me? (Only for those who have attended the YouthWave last night) >.<

Pastor Matthew aka Mat from Damansara Utama Methodist Church was the speaker on that night. He likes to make funny jokes that will make you laugh all the way... He shared with us a true story about World War II and explained to us why everyone's life is under construction. I was really touched, and I shed a lot of tears. This story made my heart heavy and I know how great is our Almighty God.

Everyone's life is in under construction. God has a plan for all of us, we are not here by accident, we are here because God put us here. God told Jeremiah, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations" (Jeremiah 1:5). God has a rich and wonderful plan for all of us... never forget that His plan is much, much bigger than whatever we may face today. And He will bring His plan to a perfect completion. As the Lord told Israel through Moses, "If any of you are driven out to the farthest parts under heaven, from there the LORD your God will gather you, and from there He will bring you." (from Deuteronomy, chap 30) See! Our God is an awesome God! Amen!

As I look ahead and wonder about the future, I have no idea what to expect. I have hopes and some plans of my own. I have some goals and some deadlines to meet. But in all things, I know this single truth: God Himself has a plan for me. And in that perfect planning of God is my joy and my ultimate victory. I know this because Jesus has already come down to this earth, and has already died for me, and has already risen from the dead. He has ascended back into heaven and is now at the Father's right hand. And He sent a message by His servants to say that He is coming again soon...

Thank you Lord Jesus, I thank you for my full life and the desire to live it for your glory.

*Thanks Miss Barbara! (My pretty lecturer in college) Thank you for informed me about this event!* =)

♥ amanda

@.@

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Wahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!
I'm so sleepy sleepy sleepy!!! help!!! Help!!!!!!!!!!
I just can't stop yawning...
so tired these few days...
mentally and physically tired...
How!!! how!!!?!?!!??
God help me!!!
I'm in office now... how to sleep? Hmmm.... hehe^^ I think toilet is the best place for me to take my power nap now for at least 5minutes.... okok~ Go!
>.<

♥ amanda

I'm into this song today...

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It's Quando Quando Quando sung by Michael Bublé and Nelly Furtado. lovely song I would say... Apparently Quando Quando Quando means When When When.. It's an oldies that was earlier sang by Engelbert Humperdinck. But I would say the duet by the both of them is just lovely... soothing... makes you feel like dancing.. and just close your eyes and feel the beat... ~

♥ amanda

I'm

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a big fan of broccoli, I eat broccoli at least twice a week... hehee~ Crunchy is good, yummy!! >.<

♥ amanda

Busy November...

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November would be my busiest month. I'm the Program Coordinator for this Christmas Celebration 2008 in my church. First time in charge for this Christmas event in my church and I don't have any experience in this event, at first, I was quite headache about this event as I have no experience, no idea what to do on that day so that can make the event interesting but thanks to my beloved brothers help. =) Thanks for their brilliant idea... haahaa~

We are going out to do the first shooting tonight, hope everything goes well~

I am trying my best to update my blog more frequently... Promised! >.<

Bye!

Student Visa!

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Yay!!!

My student visa application has been approved and visa has been issued. I just bought my 1 way flight ticket from Penang to Adelaide, South Australia in February 2009. Soon I'm going to further my studies and start a brand new life in this foreign country... Isn't it amazing how time flies! A small visa makes huge difference in my life.

No words can describe my true feeling when I heard the news, my unconditional offer letter and I'm exempt from taking the IELTS, saw my visa and my flight ticket. Finally my dreams came true... I'm really happy... =)

Thank God, my parents, my family and my beloved friends.

Auntie Lynda's 50th Birthday Party @ Alila Club house, Penang

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Me and Auntie Lynda. She's very nice, elegant and sweet. Hugs!

My O Pa. I love you so much. Best father ever! =)

Happy family =)

Nice environment + Dance Floor

My little brother =)

Before Party

Night view @ Alila Townhouse

Happy Birthday to you Auntie Lynda!! Love + Hugs! =)))

Baby eLtOn

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Today is Baby eLtOn's birthday.

Happy Birthday to you my little cute nephew.

I love you so much baby~

Arrr!!

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What to bring to your appoinment (Medical Check-up)

Chest x-ray examination
This referral letter
The passport that you will be using for travel to Australia
Any previous chest x-ray films

Medical examination
This referral letter
The passport that you will be using for travel to Australia
Where you have a known medical condition, any existing specialist reports
Avoid attending a medical examination during menstruation

I have submitted my Au Visa Application this morning. And as for my Medic check-up... I gotta wait until next Friday d. =(

*Miss Period, you picked the wrong day d la* =(

Student Visa

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I'm going to apply for my Australia Student Visa tomorrow morning and go for Medical Check-up too.

I hope everything goes smooth for my Visa Application and Medical Report!

Cheers!

Thank God For Chocolate!!

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My all time favorite Chocolate =)

Chocolates from Frankfurt, thanks Carmen! =)

Everyone Loves Chocolate

Hahaaa!! I'm a chocolate friend!! I need to eat chocolate once a week, or else I get cranky.
I love to eat chocolate! It is one of the best things on planet earth! Hmmm... No wonder I love it sooooooooooo much!

My very favourite chocolate is Cadburys Dairy Milk... yummy!!

I love chocolate because...

I love to eat chocolate with my friends, I eat chocolate because I wanna gain weight, I eat chocolate when I'm happy, I eat chocolate when I'm depressed, I eat chocoIate, especially during my period, I eat chocolate when I'm bored, I eat chocolate because it puts me in a better mood, theres a chocolate for everything! It's hard to explain, but only true chocolate lovers will understand this. Yeah!! And you know what, you can never get enough, if you ask me, chocolate is the best medicine!!!

So what are you waiting for? If I were you, I'd be running out the door to get some chocolates now!! Hahaaa!

Have a nice Chocolate Day~

Hiking

2008-10-29T00:07:00.008+10:30

I went hiking with my gang last week and realized that I'd better do something soon... Geeesh!!! I was out of breath OKAY! (O.K. So I exaggerate, sometimes!) It was very steep but STILL, c'mon! My stamina was significantly reduced after I started working, life after working is very busy and tired. Really no time for exercise, even though I got time to exercise, I also want to spend time to sleep and rest. I'm just a lazy bug. *slaps self* Yes, I know. I want to get more exercise to be healthier physically and mentally. I want to make exercise a regular part of my everyday life...

*promised* !!

Here are some photos taken when we reached at mountain no.5! I'm glad that we were able to hike from mountain no.3 to mountain.5! *winks*

Yeeeeppppiiiiiii!!! I'm back

2008-10-28T21:29:00.005+10:30

It's almost been a month since my last post which was posted on the 3rd of October, and today is already the 28th of October. It almost month end!?!?! Oh my goodness, another month is coming soon...and that leaves us with 2 more months, and we'll enter into a brand new year. =) Doesn't time flies??

Well, first of all, its great to be back! I wasn't able to update my blog due to the fact that I was pretty busy the last month with all the activities and work that need to be accomplished and feel tired everytime back from work. Nevertheless, I will continue blogging because I love to and it makes my heart very glad when someone is blessed through blogs. Therefore, I will keep using my blog (as my best friend always told me) a mission field to others. =)

A little touch-up had been made in my blog for the last few months. As you can see the blog title, description, and image had been changed. There is a reason behind it; however, I will share it with you some other time. =) Its been a long time since I changed the interior my blog, therefore I decided that I will do it this time. I just absolutely love the colors white and green. haha!!

Before I end this simple post, I came across this beautiful quote a week ago. It says:

- Love is most divine when it loves according to needs, and not according to merits -

Have a fantastic day ahead and don't forget to come back for the latest update!!!

God bless always,

Amanda

New gift!!

2008-10-28T01:23:00.003+10:30

I received a new gift from my beloved koko again =)))
Thanks to you =)

I'm currently addicted to ----> Lucky ~ Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat

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The duet of Jason and Colbie is amazing, their voices blend so well and I'm addicted to this song man!! *double thumbs up* Lucky I'm in luv with my best friend ~ ~ ~

Do you hear me,

Talking to you

Across the water across the deep blue ocean

Under the open sky, oh my, baby I'm trying

Boy I hear you in my dreams

I feel your whisper across the sea

I keep you with me in my heart

You make it easier when life gets hard

Lucky I'm in love with my best friend

Lucky to have been where I have been

Lucky to be coming home again

Ooohh ooooh oooh oooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

They don't know how long it takes

Waiting for a love like this

Every time we say goodbye

I wish we had one more kiss

I'll wait for you I promise you, I will

Lucky I'm in love with my best friend

Lucky to have been where I have been

Lucky to be coming home again

Lucky we're in love every way

Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed

Lucky to be coming home someday

And so I'm sailing through the sea

To an island where we'll meet

You'll hear the music fill the air

I'll put a flower in your hair

though the breezes through trees

Move so pretty you're all I see

As the world keeps spinning round

You hold me right here right now

Lucky I'm in love with my best friend

Lucky to have been where I have been

Lucky to be coming home again

Lucky we're in love every way

Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed

Lucky to be coming home someday

Ooohh ooooh oooh oooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Ooooh ooooh oooh oooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

I am...

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very very very very happy now!!! =)))

Do you wanna know why??? *grins cheekily*

because...

I just received a new headset from my beloved koko =)

The new headset is AWESOME!! I just love it!! YeaHHH!!!

I'm going to give my old headset to my brother as a gift lol...and I will take the new headset to AU.

Thank you soooooooooo much ko!! >.<

My new Bilingual Bible (NIV) =)

2008-09-07T08:39:00.006+09:30

Haahaaaaa =D I'm so so so so so happy and feel so blessed, okay through the tears and huge grin all I can think right now is THANK YOU to my brother and sister (the loving couple) Ren Yee and Louise for bought me a new Bible =) What a HUGE SURPRISE!!! I am so impressed with the quality. It is a blessing and is helping me in my bible study and in my confidence as a Christian. I feel closer to the Lord through the personalisation of His Word to me. It's the most valuable gift and I treasure it. It's so personal that I can't help not crying. It has touched my heart so much, I feel God is really speaking to me. The tears just flow and you have no idea how God has touched my heart and the cleansings I am receiving from Him." Thank you Jesus =)

Before that, I was thinking to buy a Bilingual Bible before I leave Malaysia to Aussie Land... but now... God is awesome and He really loves me... I feel so blessed, everyday that I live I am blessed. Right now is one of those many times I feel so blessed. Thank you that I have the opportunity to be surrounded by God's love, family, brothers and sisters in Christ every day =) I HEART you all.
In Him, all things are possible!

Im happy about having this so special bible in my life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making a perfect gift.

Hallelujah Forever!!!

Because He turned His ear to me =)

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I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. (Psalm 116:1-2 NIV)

I have Faith in You...

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I'd rather walk in the dark with God than in the light without HIM...

Tears...

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I love tears....

Because it washes away all my sad and angry toxic

thereafter, i can see a brighter vision of my path and a colourful Rainbow smiling at me……

Thank you Jesus for Tears....

L.o.V.e

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I love JC =)

Moto Group Outing

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Happy day =)

Engineers

4 Penangites & 2 Taiwanese =)

Tagged by Mulvis...

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Okay... Im tagged by Mulvis.
So here it goes... =)

Questions =) :

1. What was I doing 10 years ago?
Well... I was at the age of 11... So I was reading the GooseBumps series, playing with Robocop and power rangers (my precious toys) =P and wishing I was older.

2. 5 things on my to-do list today.
* Read my book
* Go out and do price survey for my Aussie flight ticket and Laptop
* Read my Bible
* Check emails
* Pray before I sleep =)

3. 5 snacks I enjoy.
* Cheese cake
* Honey Stars with milk
* Yogurt
* Oatmeal Cookies
* Chocolate

4. 5 things I would do if I were a billionaire.
* Shopping... shopping... shopping =)))))))
* Further my studies overseas ~ Master to PhD level ^^
* Quit my job and travel the world with family
* Give my parents loads of money
* Buy a house

5. 5 of my bad habits(/sides).
* Leaving half-filled cups around the house
* Spending way too much time online
* Talking tooooooo much =D
* Emotional
* Very picky about food

6. 5 places I have lived.(stayed)
* Mount Erskine (Penang)
* Taman Kristal (Penang)
* Adelaide (Magill) - South Australia (going next year February 2009) XD
* ? ^^
* ? ^^

7. Jobs i’ve had.
* Waitress (Hot Wok Restaurant)
* Promoter in Island Plaza - World of Cartoons
* Sales Assistant ( Penang Baptist bookstore)
* Circulation clerk (Guang Ming Ribao Sdn Bhd)
* Waitress (Dome Restaurant - Island Plaza)
* Data Premier Specialist in Dell Premier Support&Operations Department (Dell Penang)
* Executive Assistant (PanLog - Penang)

8. Lessons in life i’ve learnt in life so far…
* If everything is going very smooth, check everything again.
* Girls are hard to understand and are unpredictable.
* Never lose you confidence.
* Be optimistic.
* Treasure your family and friends.
* Do not gossip.
* Think before you speak.
* Miracles happen when you pray to God =)))
* The most beautiful attire.................SMILE!
* The greatest problem to overcome......Fear
* The greatest asset.............Faith

Habissssss lo.... And now....

I tag you all!! Care to share?

Have a great weekend!

Love
Amanda XD

HE will make a best way for me =)

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Crying out to the Lord...

2008-08-25T11:49:00.002+09:30

Right now I'm faced with a situation that I never thought I would have to face. I'm convinced that everyone goes through something they never thought they would at least once in their lifetime.Things have been really shaky the last few days and for the first time in a long time I'm truly afraid. I now know what it is like to physically cry out to the Lord. I've been doing it for the last several days now.

According to dictionary.com faith as in christian theology is the trust in God and His promises as made through Christ and the Scriptures by which humans are justified or saved.I don't know how much of that is accurate but I know that I have faith. I know that my faith isn't as strong as I would like for it to be, but now I need to call upon all of the faith I have to help me through this dark time.I know that having faith in God and asking him for help will get me through this, but sometimes I feel so weak. I feel like I don't know enough or work hard enough for Him to have my prayers answered. Logically I know it doesn't work like that but sometimes I feel that way.I know that I'm going to have some difficult decisions to make in the coming weeks... and I also know that the fear is just the Devil whispering in my ear to cause me to doubt myself and to doubt God.

For anyone who reads this, please pray for me. I need your prayers, I covet them.

Dear God,
I come before you now with a sad and weary heart. Please grant to me the understanding that there are things I cannot change no matter how much I wish them different. Please help me to be patient and to allow myself to be guided by you.
I know that you are an almighty God and that nothing is impossible through you. I'm scared and I'm walking down and unfamiliar path and I need you strong hand to guide me. Be with me Lord. I know that you are in control and that you can grant me the peace that I so desire.
Let me draw closer to you Lord, let me draw closer to you.
In your Son's most holy name I pray...
Amen.

TGIF XD

2008-08-22T03:54:00.003+09:30

YEAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Muahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaa~!

TGIF today =))) I'm so glad it's friday because I am so tired and lazy wake up at 7.30a.m. (every Mon-Fri) to work =P.

I need a weekend to chill

clean house

read my book

read my bible

eat my chocolate

go to church

paint my nails

watch a nice movie

swimming

baking

shopping

spend time with my CG gang

beauty sleep

and do laundry..... lol =D

Happy FRIDAY everyone!! XD

Not Ashamed

2008-08-22T03:45:00.002+09:30

This is a verse that I often think about when I feel someone is attacking me for my faith…

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.” (Romans 1:16)

It’s funny to me that so many Christians feel so insecure about their faith - maybe because I once stood in the same place and have only recently felt so much more bold in mine. When I think of all God has done for me I can’t even imagine being ashamed of Him. Thank you Jesus =)

Much love...

So, here’s the Plan... =)

2008-08-22T03:30:00.004+09:30

I’m going to take on a monumental task. I have never read the entire Bible - I have decided it is time. Yea...have any of you actually read the entire Bible? It will probably take quite some time as while I read I want to also absorb all that God is telling me, but I think it is going to be a great adventure!!!!

So... I have decided to do my study going through the Old Testament chronologically - I figure that way I follow everything in the order it happened. Of course, as I’m sure you can guess, this means I will be starting in the book of Genesis. During my chronological reading I plan to stop off and go a little more in depth with a few character studies - like Job, for instance, I would like to spend a lot of time there. And I also want to get deeper into the book of Esther and then there are a few more… Once I get to the New Testament I plan to read straight through (leaving room for God to lead me, of course).
So, I guess I better get started!

Blessings,
Amanda =)

Enjoy it!!

2008-08-21T01:24:00.005+09:30

For me... hmmm... I still like studying life the best where the environment isn't that complex compared to working life... and also the stress in getting good grades is more manageable than in handling the workload. Diok bo? I really enjoyed my 2 years college life... honestly. But for college level, 4 subjects per semester, just 4 subjects can kill you, yea... its not easy but I really enjoy studying life because I can gain knowledge and to have friends =)))

And now, I'm trying my very best to love my current job (although it's not related with PR at all) but I enjoy it. Only when you enjoy what you are doing, you'll succeed in it. There are things that we can't choose but we have to do it. Since we have to do it, why don't we enjoy ourselves while doing it? So, enjoy studying, enjoy working with people and enjoy life!

Hey people!!

Being able to put on a smile throughout the day is one of the most wonderful feelings in life. Being an optimist isn't hard. Even though sometimes I whine about something, I'm still an optimist at heart, I'm still an optimist to myself ;)
We have to be appreciated what we have in front of us. Positive thinking, positive action.... :) Smile Always and be happy... Your life will be less miserable ;)

God bless u =)

16, 17.08.2008

2008-08-18T20:52:00.010+09:30

:::::::::: Busy + Tired ::::::::::

2008-08-14T12:37:00.005+09:30

Yes... dear blog,

I'm truly sorry for neglecting you for about 1 month ++... it is not that I don't love you anymore because I'm so busy and very tired after came back from work =(

And to my dear friends, my apology if you have been visiting my blog and yet find no updates lately...Please do not stop dropping by as I shall try my best to update my dear blog more often once again after this, fingers crossed ;p

Goodbye my friend Michelle and see you again soon :)

2008-08-12T23:23:00.004+09:30

I can't believe we have known each other for 2 years and 3 months and I know it is still counting =)

I'm happy to see you flying off to US tonight and gonna have a fantastic time there being in a new place, being surrounded with strangers, and experience the whole brand new thing.

Michelle the cute duck =P Take good care there and will miss you here yea =)

31 July 2008

2008-07-31T20:31:00.007+09:30

31 July 2008

Baskin Robbins!!!!!!!

Im coming

*

XD

Goodbye Dell, Hello Panda Log >.<

2008-07-31T14:08:00.007+09:30

Big changes for me… I've made the difficult decision to leave Dell because I don't like my job... (I've been there for 2weeks and 5days) Hey... guys!! Don't forget I'm graduated from Mass Comm majoring in PR. I always think jobs in the technology industry would be fantastic, But... it's not for me. I DON'T have the right skills for the field. Personally, I wouldn't want a technical job. To be fair, I LOVE jobs that is related to PR and to be honest, it is hard to find a public relations firm in Penang but you can find PR jobs in KL. ALOT!!! I just don't want to spend extra money for rental fees, transportation and bla bla bla... I can't save $$$ hello... I'm going to further my Degree in Aus soon, there is no point to purposely find a job in KL, right? It's only left 5 months.

Of course, I'll really miss my colleagues in Dell, but I am excited about trying something new and jobs that I really enjoy it. Sorry Ken, that is why I don't want to pull back my resignation letter.

So, since I hate saying goodbye, I'll just say… See you later. ^^

Anyway...
(I'm going to start work tomorrow, new company (Panda Log) new hope, guys!! Please keep me in your prayers and I will do the same for you =)

God bless.

Amanda

如果没有你 - 莫文蔚

2008-07-30T15:47:00.004+09:30

Hey 我真的好想你

现在窗外面又开始下着雨

眼睛干干的有想哭的心情

不知道你现在到底在哪里

Hey 我真的好想你

太多的情绪没适当的表情

最想说的话我该从何说起

你是否也像我一样在想你

如果没有你没有过去

我不会有伤心

但是有如果还是要爱你

如果没有你我在哪里

又有什么可惜

反正一切来不及反正没有了自己

Hey 我真的好想你

不知道你现在到底在哪里

你是否也像我一样在想你

Tired... again...

2008-07-24T02:23:00.002+09:30

I've been very tired lately. I'm just glad that it's Thursday!!

Party time!!

I HEART him ~ Ethan Ruan

2008-07-24T02:16:00.001+09:30

New Challenge

2008-07-09T23:23:00.004+09:30

New job, huge challenge !! I started my first day of work last week on Tuesday (01.07.2008) at Dell. After a very short tour through the building and meeting a lot of people of whom I can't remember the names anymore(as usual on a first day). Hahaahaaa... yea, it was a boring day since there is nothing much for me to work on.

The transition into a new environment is always interesting but never easy. It's been a week since I got into the whole 'work' routine (getting up early, getting ready, getting to work, etc.). I don't even know if I can sleep early tonight as I haven't done that in a while!

Okay, back to the topic...

I was briefed by my manager on Tuesday morning and some things she mentioned does scare me. Dell is not a company for those who like to take things slowly, because everything moves quickly. It will be a had road ahead with lots of challenges, I just got to take it up and work hard.

Well, I'm happy that I got a job. It is way better than feeling depress from sitting at home watching my bank account run low. Especially in the recent weeks having to spend a lot more money than before =(

Da da DA dum Da dum

2008-07-08T12:10:00.003+09:30

Da da da Dum
Da dum

Da da da da da

Da da Da da ~~~

Start work tomorrow ^^

2008-06-30T23:25:00.004+09:30

Finally! Start work tomorrow!!. Its a Great opportunity to work in Dell ;)

I am employed as a Data Premier Specialist in Dell Premier Support&Operations Department.

Well... I'm going to sleep soon or else I cannot wake up tomorrow morning. And...

My heart palpitates because I am going to work tomorrow...^^ weeee~!

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