What a way to end 2008.
Crazy roller coaster ride.
*phew*
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Arrivederci.
Thanks for everything.
Have a safe journey home, and all the best for the future.
I'll miss you.
Have a safe journey home, and all the best for the future.
I'll miss you.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Fortnight.
What seems to be a long way coming, is actually not as tedious or tough, now that I look back upon it.
Upon the decision to be as hands-on as possible this time around, I've learnt a lot from the planning and execution of tasks. As the list is being completed, the nearer I am to the end, the more exhausted I become. Mentally.
With Phase One being done and over with, there was little time for breather as Phase Two commences simultaneously. Life is a bitch. Or is it?
Nevertheless, I'm glad that I made the choice to process the application by myself, instead of handing it over to an agency. Having done everything, it isn't as difficult or inconvenient as everyone thought out to be. It's just a matter of finding out the right information, dealing with the multiple arrangements, and doing everything step by step. Even the payments aren't that mind-bending at all.
Mantoux test, trips to the bank, getting the previous school to provide a letter of certification, corresponding with the intended institution, Visa application and interview, various payments.
All you need are time and the ability to ask. And in my case, friends with credit cards as well. Speaking of which, I seriously ought to consider getting one. Everything is processed online and cashless nowadays!
Regardless, I've gotten some new toys in preparation for the journey ahead. A really good way to appease that guilty conscience of spending too much unnecessary dollars, is to tell myself that it's my reward for all the things I've done, and for the adventure I'm about to embark on.
Works like a charm.
A fortnight to go, and Elise is gone.
It's a love-hate relationship really.
Upon the decision to be as hands-on as possible this time around, I've learnt a lot from the planning and execution of tasks. As the list is being completed, the nearer I am to the end, the more exhausted I become. Mentally.
With Phase One being done and over with, there was little time for breather as Phase Two commences simultaneously. Life is a bitch. Or is it?
Nevertheless, I'm glad that I made the choice to process the application by myself, instead of handing it over to an agency. Having done everything, it isn't as difficult or inconvenient as everyone thought out to be. It's just a matter of finding out the right information, dealing with the multiple arrangements, and doing everything step by step. Even the payments aren't that mind-bending at all.
Mantoux test, trips to the bank, getting the previous school to provide a letter of certification, corresponding with the intended institution, Visa application and interview, various payments.
All you need are time and the ability to ask. And in my case, friends with credit cards as well. Speaking of which, I seriously ought to consider getting one. Everything is processed online and cashless nowadays!
Regardless, I've gotten some new toys in preparation for the journey ahead. A really good way to appease that guilty conscience of spending too much unnecessary dollars, is to tell myself that it's my reward for all the things I've done, and for the adventure I'm about to embark on.
Works like a charm.
A fortnight to go, and Elise is gone.
It's a love-hate relationship really.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Scorched.
Toasted. At the beach with Ashley again.
Had mee soto after so long, somehow the taste from the past still clouds the mind. Can the present never win? The mysterious works of the mind.
There has never been any memory of sunburnt experience, therefore the body doesn't recognise the symptoms. Intense itching. Simply assumed an allergy to Andrew, until he noticed the redness and enlightened me with the possibility of being burnt. Damn it.
Showering doesn't help, neither does moisturising lotion. At least the skin is calmed a little.
Cool breeze by the pool is a great gift from Mother Nature. Thank the Earth!
South African red wine, weird tasting home-cooked pasta, New York cheesecake, apple crumble, American Dad.
Not the most logical blend, but the simplest night.
C'est la vie.
Had mee soto after so long, somehow the taste from the past still clouds the mind. Can the present never win? The mysterious works of the mind.
There has never been any memory of sunburnt experience, therefore the body doesn't recognise the symptoms. Intense itching. Simply assumed an allergy to Andrew, until he noticed the redness and enlightened me with the possibility of being burnt. Damn it.
Showering doesn't help, neither does moisturising lotion. At least the skin is calmed a little.
Cool breeze by the pool is a great gift from Mother Nature. Thank the Earth!
South African red wine, weird tasting home-cooked pasta, New York cheesecake, apple crumble, American Dad.
Not the most logical blend, but the simplest night.
C'est la vie.
Note to self - remember the sides when tanning.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
New Site?
Contemplating a change of blog site. In fact, am currently tweaking at a new joint.
If all fits well, will be crossing over in 2009.
Me and my anal desire to start afresh every new calendar. What's more, starting a new year in a new environment, embarking on a new journey, it's almost like a not-so-subtle way of divinity calling out to me for a new blog site. No? I don't know. I'm one confused entity.
As for now, the familiar ground stays.
If all fits well, will be crossing over in 2009.
Me and my anal desire to start afresh every new calendar. What's more, starting a new year in a new environment, embarking on a new journey, it's almost like a not-so-subtle way of divinity calling out to me for a new blog site. No? I don't know. I'm one confused entity.
As for now, the familiar ground stays.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
The Aussie Way
Walking barefooted on the streets.
At 3AM, I chanced upon something which made me realise that I have to go. Dressed up, walked out, left. Heels in my hand, jeans folded up, tears flowing.
Sometimes my life is like a scene right out of a movie. Unnecessary drama.
Unspoken. With dignity intact.
Should I hate? But I'm too tired to do so.
What doesn't kill me, only makes me stronger.
Merci beaucoup.
At 3AM, I chanced upon something which made me realise that I have to go. Dressed up, walked out, left. Heels in my hand, jeans folded up, tears flowing.
Sometimes my life is like a scene right out of a movie. Unnecessary drama.
Unspoken. With dignity intact.
Should I hate? But I'm too tired to do so.
What doesn't kill me, only makes me stronger.
Merci beaucoup.
Monday, December 08, 2008
Sainte-Anne, 1936
Bien que mon amour soit fou, ma raison calme les trop vives douleurs de mon coeur en lui disant de patienter, et d'espérer toujours.
Though my love is insane, reason calms the pain in my heart, telling me to be patient and keep hoping.
Though my love is insane, reason calms the pain in my heart, telling me to be patient and keep hoping.
Sunday, December 07, 2008
Close to me.
Love thrives on a certain kind of distance, that it requires an awed separateness to continue. Without that necessary remove, the physical minutiae of the other person grows ugly in its magnification.
Friday, December 05, 2008
Virgin Podcast
Enjoy ~ !
=D
P.S. Click "Play" and if a pop-up window doesn't come out, click "Download".
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Elise's Quote.
"Loving someone is knowing when to let go, and having the grace to wish him every happiness in the world.
I love you."
I love you."
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