The Red Moon

Have u seen the red moon yet?! According to the Age newspaper, tonight the Earth, the Sun & the Moon were perfectly aligned & formed a lunar eclipse. This rare occurrence didn't just show a moon with a imaginary bite-off, but also resulting a blurry yellowish-to-red moon. Indeed, we spent 1 1/2 hour looking at the moon, n observed it all. Really, there was, the moon slowly transforming itself from clean white to orange to red! Much anticipated, much excited~! Haha.. So did u see the red moon?

學習做一個衰人

做人難，做好人更難。對人好，別人不一定會 appreciate。很多人反而會因而“食住上”。久而久之，你對他好就變成理所當然。至於到這地步，你應該反抗，還是更大方地對他好呢？其實，我是時候學習人間不同人的醜惡，學習做一個衰人。

The 'myphoto.zip' worm

Survived from the irritating worm - 'myphoto.zip'. System restored, anti-virus scanned. The worm seemed more persistent than the old traditional ones. It has costed me 2 nights to get rid of it. But well, i had prepared myself for a much worse situation - farewell to msn. Well, i must admit that msn has been doing me good in providing a good network between me & my friends from the furthest corner of the world. This chatting room has almost become a vital need in life since i became an international student. Ha.. But it is me, if something gets into my way, i ll learn to live without it. Anyway, i learnt a lesson now - handle foreign files with care, even they are from ur friends.

The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera. 鬼佬大戲。上次回港，陪媽咪與一班 aunties 看 <帝女花>，真正見識到什麽是中國傳統藝術。而今天，看這 musical 的時候，周圍的人年紀與上次 <帝女花> 一樣，多是上了年紀的，唯一不同的就是他們都是金髮姑姑與叔叔。至於這場 musical, 對於沒有音樂細胞的我，我只會說與中國大戲差不多，從頭唱到尾，好聽是真的好聽，不過不是句句聼得清楚。然而，對我來説，我最欣賞的是那些舞臺效果，又煙火，又道具，連吊燈也從天花板拉下來，融入戯中。音響與一切的技術把那 phantom 弄得真的有點嚇人。其實這 musical 真的一場不錯的演出，從音樂，演技，到 story line，及道具，技術效果都很好。我覺得中國大戲與鬼佬的 musical, 各有各的風味吧。

ER in reality

ER in reality. I had a great first-hand experience on Australian Emergency Room last night. At around 11pm, i got a call from Ivy's mum from HK, asking for help to send Ivy to the doctor as she was having persistent high fever. Within half-an-hour time, Kheng Ling n I got her in the MMC Emergency Dept. After a long wait to register at the counter, Ivy was given Panadol for the fever, n we were put to sit at the waiting lounge to wait for name call. And, once settled down, the wait was forever. Another patient coming in with severe pain was given 2 doses of morphine n then was to wait, one with a broken ankle was bandaged n was to wait. Hai~ High fever isn't a big deal afterall. Therefore, in that room, we sat n waited for a solid 4 hours!! OMG~ Before we were called in, the receptionist nurse tried so hard to get us away.... don't like her! But well, after 4 hours, the fever was almost subsided. The doctor only recommended more panadol before sending us home. Well, i think the Australian healthcare system is really crappy, n nothing like what is said in our books. Don't go to Emergency Room if u have medical emergencies, a clinic definitely has a shorter waiting list.

Fell

It wasn't my first fall in academics, but hopefully my last one. Felt totally despair, as this outcome was totally unexpected n unwanted. Was it really our style of writing?

Actually i did feel unfair too. Having been putting in so much effort into doing every bits in my work across the semester, the end results was a big blow. Seeing those who share the high grades of previous activities, n i m left behind, i feel unfair. But well, life is a learning journey, not just to gain knowledge but also to learn to accept failures n pick myself up from my falls. One mistake can smash all the previous hardwork, i understand now.

Nevertheless, i m fortunate enough to have all possible emotional support, hands offered to pull me upright from the fall. I m fine. I m determined to make a change in what i m not good at. I will overcome this, because i know when i look back i always have you all.

無心情

無心情。失落。氣餒。

不公平嗎？我又沒做錯嗎？

還好有得補救。

Kid-like Activity

PIXAR @ Federation Square. I was impressed of the way how cartoon animations are actually made. Billions and trillions of drawings to make a jumping cat (!?). Researches to be done to present the exact natures of bugs, marine life, etc. Professionals employed to do merely interior design of the houses in the stories, or hair-stylists to make sure hairs of the characters are appropriate. Yes, just a big 'WoW' from me today. I m truely amazed on how cartoons are made to avoid deceptive or untrue messages. Oh of course, besides the informative exhibition of how cartoons are made, we took some pictures with the cute cute displays....

Oh something else happened today too. Thanks to Wan Yi's recommendation of going to a place called "蝦窿' for dinner, we ended with '錢包穿窿' instead. Didn't manage to locate the restaurant but got a parking fine for parking at the wrong spot while having a quick dinner nearby. Hai~ To make things worse, we lost the fine ticket on M1 Freeway in the rain during our way back. Now, we have no idea what we were fined for, or where to make payment. Aiya....

與一班鬼飲茶共餐

與一班鬼飲茶共餐 -- 今天午餐與 Manningham Community Health Services 的十五個 staff 到附近的茶樓飲茶，吃點心。文化交流 -- 讓那班金髮姑姑嘗嘗與了解我們的傳統點心，而我們也見識到他們那種“不客氣”的食相。雖然那茶樓的廚師欺負我們，逼我們要了 2 碟炒麵，騙錢（！），不過大家這樣的一餐非常好玩。連身為 dietitian 的 supervisor 姑姑也說“吃埋這餐再算了。” 哈哈哈......

Last Night Party

Enjoyed last night much more than expected at YC's party last night. At the verge of turning it down at the last minute, simply because everyone is so tired after the Open Day. Felt a bit guilty to get our dear friends (who are as tired) to do the destinated cooking. But well, regarding the party itself, i m happy to self-entertain, together with the Marshall + St Kilda bunch. Stupidity n endless laughters among ourselves just drown the uneasiness. Personally nothing to complain (because I have nice friends around me). But well, i m trying to control myself from cursing.

Well well.. Nevertheless, i have managed to got the IELTS off my way, a step closer to my plan on future. :D

Open Day

5 Aug 2007 Monash Open Day. This is my 4th times on duty to promote my course on the Open Day. Am I passionate? Oh well, it sounds more like the course staff trying to get those who used to help, because we are at very least, willing to do this unpaid. And, for this time, my course administrator, Dinnah, actually put me down from 9 to 3. Therefore, i have been "talking like a parrot" (it is a comment by Dinnah) for 6 hours. Got a sore throat now. But, nevertheless, it was enjoyable, n perhaps, today's voluntary work does brush up my communication skills too.

And some funny conversations are:
ONE -- Student (S); Me (M)
S: So was the course good?
M: Oh yes!
S: Alright, bye~
OH my God.. So it is called information-gathering!?

TWO -- Parent (P); Me (M)
P: I want to know every single thing about the course!
M: Oh, alright. Let me give u a quick run down................. (talking 3 min non-stop.)
P: U sure that is all we need to know? How about information sheets? Have i got all info?
M: Yes, we did have another paper but it has run out. That sheet says...... which is in this one anyway.
P: So i shld go for the info session, where is it?
M: Sorry it was at lunchtime, u missed it.
P: Oh that is not helpful. (walked away)
Why i feel like i m being questioned for a crime??

THREE -- Parent (P); Me (M)
P: Oh, hi, my daughter is doing her VCE now, but not taking Chemistry. We know it is best for her to do a Science degree with Chem before applying for transfer. Or what else?
M: Oh, she can do..............
P: I have 2 other questions. How about job opportunities? What she can work as? And the salary?
M: My explanation.........
P: So research?? How much more to earn after doing Honours? How to get in Honours? Is Honours HEC funded?
M: Explaining.......................
P: What are the highlights n downsides of this course?
M: Explaining....................
The questions just went on n on for 25min.
I felt like i was having an oral exam. hahah..

Kinder Experience

Janet + I have been switching repeatedly from being kinder children to their teachers. At times, we joined the kids on the floor n listened to the stories. At times, we became the teachers n told some naughty children of their "not the right behaviour". It is funny & interesting to learn the communication skills of a kinder teacher, the way the new generation is taught. Haha...