2nd March 2011, Wednesday
Say goodbye to my CNY-themed ligatures and hello to some brighter colours! The elastics are doing well to deepen my bite and lining my midlines.
3rd March 2011, Thursday
Went to Isabel’s place to get my skin checked out and apparently it’s better since I’ve been using Artistry. I still alternate between the cleanser and Cetaphil (Cetaphil FTW!) but seems to be going well.
On the way back, I saw an email come through from SouthAustralia. I stared in disbelief that I’ve been granted a sponsorship! After 10 months, I’ve given up hope of hearing back, let alone getting a positive response. I actually got the sponsorship approved on the 22nd February but only got the email now – and it says that I have 30 days to respond from the date of approval! Why was the email not sent out earlier? Eeek! Nevertheless, extremely thankful and truly, only God could have seen to it. What did I do next? Lodge an application online, of course. I’ve already got all my documents ready in a folder since last year…
4th March 2011, Friday
After submitting the application and spending AUD2575 (non-refundable), I wonder if I made the right decision…
I’m being such an ingrate now – would I really want to swap my lush greens here for dry browns there?
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2nd February 2011, Wednesday
Glad to have Alex+Sam back…the first time we got together for dinner was also on CNY eve in 2009 when they just got to HawkesBay. We went after work to ThaiSilk on OmahuRoad.
The newly weds back from their wedding and short trip in Malaysia.
Sam and FeR
Appetisers
It’s only 3 dishes but we finished it…with a bit of a struggle. Possible coconut milk overdose!
3rd February 2011, Thursday
People have certain habits that sort of hold them back – if I were to name mine, it has to be sleep. Sleep trumps productivity in my books.
We see a lot of people getting prescription medication to help sleep – I need some that makes me NOT want to sleep.
Went to CC’s place to have a look at their quail chicks. Awww!
4th February 2011, Friday
Too ambitious and greedy – don’t think the 齋菜 came out nice. 唔夠味呀! But I guess it’s better than having nothing, I suppose.
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Sometimes.
On a day like this, when it’s too early to go to bed.
When there’s nothing on TV.
When it’s too cold to be motivated to get anything done.
When there is no good book to read.
When there is nothing else to distract me.
When one doesn’t feel like doing paperwork.
When one is hours ahead of some and hours behind of some other.
I miss.
Everyone.
Everything.
Terribly.
I miss life in Seremban. When I was younger. When things were uncomplicated. When things were innocent. When ignorance was because one was protected from the truth, not because it was a choice. When life consisted of waiting till the weekend to watch cartoons on TV.
I miss having a dog. Envious of those who have them. Envious of those who are able to have them. I know I should have done more when we did have Brinkley. Nevertheless, I do miss having a furry companion.
I miss being able to drive out and meet friends in 10 minutes. For a drink, for a meal, for a snack. I miss your smile, your hug, your chatter, your presence, your companionship. Each and every one of you. Sometimes chats or even video calls are not good enough. Sometimes all we need is a bit of a human touch/presence.
I miss walking 3 houses down and popo would be there. I miss family gatherings with the big group. I miss weekends in PJ when we visited yee mah and in USJ when we visited AuntyJanet. I miss the times when we cousins would pretend to be asleep when we were put to sleep for afternoon naps. I miss the Christmas gatherings. I miss the CNY reunion.
Where do I belong now?
The past seems like a blur, and things have changed. Things would never be what it was before.
The future is…
…I have no idea. The only thing that I hear is, “I don’t know.”
Yes.
Sometimes, on a day like this, I miss.
I just…miss.
Leaves are on the ground, not on the trees.
Duvets are inviting, not outdoor swimming pools.
Hot drinks are favoured, not cold lemonade.
Bedtime is when the sun goes down, not according to time.
Hello to jackets, goodbye to singlets!
Just when I thought, “Oh. There goes the slightest chance I’d ever have” I am surprised by His grace.
I read the new occupation list for SA SS and assumed I would have no chance whatsoever. This was released in January (but I read it last month) and out of curiosity I checked my client tracker.
Nope.
Nothing.
Since the list came out in January, I also assumed that they do not contact you if you didn’t make it.
Then the email.
I thought, “Oh, here it comes. The rejection.”
I was flabbergasted when I read it. I was in the car at the corner of Queen and Russell, waiting for the looooong train to pass so I could get home. I was worried I read wrong!
Arrived home and ran to MacFeR to find that I read it RIGHT.
Thank You!
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Edited 4th March 2011
After the initial excitement and frenzy of doing everything online, I lay in bed yesterday night wondering if I just flushed a whole lot of money down the drain.
Weird.
The “other thoughts” came I was looking up lifestyle, condition and cost of living.
Where would I find freehold houses for less than 200k? Would I really want to go from lush greens to dry browns? Health care (to me) seems more available and affordable here. What would happen to my want of living green? Do I really want to go through that stress of professional registration? What am I thinking??
I know nothing is certain yet but if it gets rejected, would I have been better saving that money since I have thoughts like these. V was just saying, “Yay! No more paperwork” and right after meeting up with her, I’m diving into more of it.
Why am I being such an ingrate?
Perhaps I’m ahead of myself. I will wait on Your answer.
Edited 8th March 2011
I will be still and know You are in control. Any way it turns out, I know it’s with my best interest in mind.
