Life with coffee...

Back! (for now)

2011-09-02T12:18:00.002+08:00

Hi!

I'm not sure if anyone will even read this post. Anyway, the reason I blog again is because, well, I think it will be nice to keep a diary of any happenings (ok, not that my life is THAT happening now) in my life, again. Recently, having more free time in the showroom (my current workplace), I like to blog hop - i.e reading the blogs that I listed in my cup of coffee, and I really enjoy reading other people's blog post. And, reading them got me thinking, how many events in the past that we can remember now. I'm sure there were a few occasion, where at that point of time, you told yourself "this is the happiest/unforgettable/best moment of my life that I'll never forget", but now, do you remember what was it? who you were with? when, where, how?

Every now and then, I like to read back my previous post and it made me realize that my life was so much more fun and interesting (or how Nic likes to put it - active) than now. Most of my time now is spent earning hard-earned money. Without my previous posts, honestly, I wouldn't remember that I had red eye during my recent 21 years-old birthday, and that I had tonnes of birthday surprises, wishes and presents! Thanks blog!

Anyway, this post hopefully will remind me to blog more often. I think I need motivation, like... hmm... I don't know what will motivate me to write actually. *starts to have 2nd thoughts posting this entry*

but... regardless,
in case you're wondering...

i'm still,
with the coffeeness in me,
-merlyssa-

A Love Note~

2010-06-10T15:03:00.003+08:00

"I know God loves me
when He bless me with a human being
who sees an imperfect person like me, perfectly."

she, who fell in love,

and still with the coffeeness in her,

-merlyssa-.

Moving on with life

2009-09-07T15:58:00.006+08:00

Wow, I'm kinda impressed with myself how I can easily forgot to update my blog.

*okla, maybe not EXACTLY forgot, but somewhere there...*

# 1 - what happened?
I've been traveling back and forth from Labuan-KK this past few weeks.
Purpose? Just Cuti-Cuti-KK and also went for an interview.
The 2 hours drive feels like, it was no longer a big deal to sit in a car and listen to the same songs in my playlist. I somehow got used to it and I especially enjoy the speed boat ride! HAHA.
One of my teramat naughty cousin sleeping during one of the trip back to kk
*notice the keropok, she was holding on to it even when she's sound asleep. Oh, she's a liverpool fan, well, the dad made her to be. pfft.*

Then, went out with friends, nothing much, just the normal catching up and kepoh session.
and of course that also means it involves our fav restroom in Labuan. hehe.

hmm, other than that, my life was pre-occupied with house chores - something that I seriously dont enjoy doing,fyi.

# 2 - The 'lucky' employer
For those who've been wondering whether I'm still unemployed,
well, I'm unofficially employed now.
Details
Who: Promenade Hotel.
Where: KK
When: Starting on 23rd Sept.
What: As coordinator for Events & Catering under Sales & Marketing dept.
*trust me, I'm not sure myself what coordinator do exactly*
Why: What why? to get a job la~
Who: Who? Me?
How: What how? No idea how to answer this.
Bonus Question that I wont answer: The pay - all I can say is, I can only survive, can't live.

# 3 - what's next?
Well, I'm really looking forward to this next phase of life. Another roller coaster ride for sure. Been making quite a number of BIG decisions lately that pretty much is life changing.
I guess that's the sign I'm growing older?
I'm leaving to KK this thurs and gonna start working immediately after Raya.
Honestly, I feel reluctant to leave... for some reasons.
But, decisions have been made, I have to move on with life.
Nevertheless, I'm pretty excited and anticipating what's gonna happen next.
So, please do always keep me in prayers, aight? =)

# 4 - current thoughts
~how to update or whether to even bother updating this blog considering I wont have internet connection at the place I'm staying in KK.
~if it's possible that I wont be thrown any difficult questions and issues that requires me to make BIG decisions in my life.
~if things could for once go as I planned.
~why 90210 and GG's new season's episode contain more make-out scene?
not that I wanna complain, just wondering. hmm..
~when can I see my friends again... c'mon, someone please organize a reunion?

# 5 - I miss~
@ uni life
when I was in KK, with no internet connection and nothing else better to do, I browse thru the pics in my laptop.
20-30% of the folders are uni pics, and it was really a touching moment to reminisce those days...

^skipping classes - something I'm infamous of =P
^daydreaming in boring classes - do this 80% of the time
^complaining how I couldn't understand what the lecturer is crapping about
(okla, I admit sometimes caused by the daydreaming... haha.)
^secretly snapping my classmates' pic in class - until some are afraid to sit next to me, adui.
^have photoshoot session in campus - crazy times
^the busy days of council - i miss them, a lot.
^complaining about the food in campus and senadin - i miss enxin's chicken rice tho.
^ironically, I miss those last-minute assignment and studying for tests. HAHA!
^setting a goal every sem that I know for sure I wont be able to achieve - like, not to skip classes and finishing assignments earlier. =P
^always wanted to skip weekdays and looking forward to weekend even it's just Monday
^cuci mata in cafeteria - gosh, this one... let's not go there.

Goodness... I could just go on and on and on and on ...
and okay, let's stop here for now.

So, yeah. I seriously miss school.
Now, everyone just have new commitments and their own things to do.
I guess, it's really time for me to accept the fact that...
I, too...
should move on with life.
=)

with the coffeeness in me,

-merlyssa-.

I miss.

2009-08-04T22:31:00.012+08:00

I miss my room.

(the one back in Miri of course)

Although...
It's not big,
not VERY comfy,
no fancy stuff.

Only have one single bed,
one study table,
one chair,
one cupboard,
and 2 book shelves.
(used to be only one but I bought another one from Val for RM10)

But...
this is the place where I used to spend most of my time,
where I do my series marathon,
where I rush my assignments from sunset to sunrise,
where my housemates come kepoh and do pillow talk,
where I spilled my coffee few times,
the room I least manage among the others in the house
(store not counted),
where I pamper myself,
where I eat my meals when I'm alone,
and most of all...
where I feel I'm most comfortable among any other places in Miri.

It's not that my room here is not comfortable
or not giving me the same feeling...
and,
It's not that I would trade the world to have that room back,
it's just that I miss this place a lot...
My hiding place.

This is before and after I pack my stuffs...
(yes I know, not very neat)

Half-way thru packing my stuff...
*ok, don't faint*

This is how messy my table and walls are~
*i still keep those small notes and cards, love em'*

AND~~
Me CLEO collection! well, just part of it... =)

Hmm, I guess that's about it.

Till then,

with the coffeeness in me,

-merlyssa-.

Random & Irrelevant: Weather in Labuan is Super hot and oh, the haze is not making it any better. Pfft~

I'm supposed to update...(says someone)

2009-07-30T14:35:00.004+08:00

Yea... That's what someone says, or should I say.... some people... *roll eyes*

Anyhoo-haa...~ I'm not gonna do that at the moment cuz frankly, there's nothing much to update except...

I'm bored,
I miss school,
I haven't unpack (yes, been back for few days now, but... choi ah?),
I'm tired,
I'm craving for good food,
and... oh... did I mention,

I'm unofficially a graduate!!!

Don't be so happy just yet,
cuz that also means...

I'm officially unemployed now...
:(

I'll write something when I've got something to write aight~

*maybe i should do this, waddya think?*

Till then,

with the coffeeness in me,

-merlyssa-.

Random thought: Should I change my blog skin? Please vote at the non-existing poll if you're For or Against it. *see, told u I'm bored.*

When 3 Sabahans and 1 KL-ian meet~

2009-06-18T00:22:00.002+08:00

Meet up with my 3 friends whom I know since my foundation year in Curtin
for a yam-cha session in Najwa.
*Eli, Alan, & Shariman... guess which one is the KL-ian*

We chat on things...
from foundation until our final year...
on lecturers to classmates...
about classes to clubs...
about how different we've been...
past and future...
things we've worried before & things we're worrying...
and...stuffs.

It has always been nice chatting with this bunch because they're always funny and the words/phrases that they use is always kua-zhang (exaggerate)...
I know I will definitely miss them, like... so much.

Read this...

(In Najwa)

*waitress come give menu*
*me and the other 2 guys just order drinks*
Eli: "you all dont wanna eat anything?'
Me, Alan, Man: "nola..."
Eli: *turn to the waitress* "err....nanti kalau saya lapar saya order..."

LOL. she said that in the most selamba way ever okay!

(In Car)

*Man and Eli were talking about a friend*
Eli: "where is he now ah?'
Man: "terkorban in misi already..."
Eli: *in SHOCK* "Har??? really?? how come?? why??"
*and all the WH-Questions continuosly repeated while Man was laughing so hard while driving*
Man: "nola...what I meant was, he flunk his subjects and left Miri already"
Eli: "OHHHHHHH...Cheh! Scare me! I thought you say he terkorban in misi what....I thought like misi in Iraq or war at somewhere... read too much International news ba recently..."
*Me and Alan laugh like crazy at the passenger seat behind*

Sigh...Eli, you never fail to crack me up la... Thanks! hehe...

Anyways...
I think I'd definitely miss my Uni-life...
not exactly the Uni itself,
but...
the bond,
the friends,
the memory,
the crazy things I did,
the stupid things I said,
and...
the moment(s).

There's gonna be more yam-cha session to come
and I'm gonna treasure my time spent with them...

Till then,

with the coffeeness in me,

-merlyssa-.

Done.

2009-06-17T17:13:00.006+08:00

Officially done with exams.
*hopefully*

Worried with 2 papers and the other 2, should be fine~

Lots of outings after this, and it's gonna be my last few days in Miri till I come again for visit(s).

But for now, I'm still alive even after the i-don-consider-very-stress study week.
*well, just chose not to be stressed, or more accurately I was more occupied with THIS*

*Loving it.*

But oh well, exams is over... Time to pack my things and leave, not sure what to pack, what's even worst, I don't know where to start! =P

We'll worry about that later...for now, it's time to.....
PARTAAAAYYYYY~~~~~~~~~ =D

Till then,

with the coffeeness in me,

-merlyssa-.

2000th Hit!

2009-06-08T11:27:00.002+08:00

Again... Not that it matters... :P

Anyways... My study week was rather... less productive than my other peers... When I'm supposed to be pulling my hairs and stressing over my revision week, I was out yamcha-ing and meeting up with friends... =P *oh, but no, not cuz I'm all well-prepared for my finals, not at all!* So, since I got back from Bintulu on Tuesday, my productive days (sound so wrong, but yea) are only till friday afternoon, then my yamcha session starts.

I was out on Friday night with Ambrose & Grace the newly weds, together with (Dr.) George also Alvin & Adeline the ever-loving couple. We were chitchating in Starbucks about George and Ambrose's 'those-were-the-days-moment' and it was really funny! I really would love to share their story, but I think it is inappropriate. *make the angel look*

Then on Saturday went out with Michael, another friend we met at Ambrose's wedding who came down from Brunei for his 'monthly-only-offday' *yes, only 1 offday/month, no weekends too!*. So we went to BigApple, first time for me in Miri, and look what's on their menu!

*I think this is made for me.... No? =p*

At night, another friend whom we met also at Ambrose's wedding, Lemon, take us out to dinner at "shi li xiang" for Bak-Kut-Teh... It's like a gathering cum makan-makan session weekend you know! And all of them so generous to 'qing-ke'.... THANKS!

So, that's it for my current update just in case you thought I already die from pulling out all my hairs during my revision week. LOL.

*All the best Curtin-ians! Let's go out partying after exam! WUHHOOO*

Till then,

with the coffeeness in me,

-merlyssa-.

I'm BacK! :)

2009-06-02T16:22:00.004+08:00

Harrrooooooo!!! (Hamtaro 2009) *it's Hello in Barbie Language*

I just got back from Bintulu, and this post is just to let u know I'm back safely :)

The trip was AWESOME! Had so much fun and made new friends! Will blog about the wedding during my revising break-time (ya,right.)!

Anyways, while on the bus back from Bintulu, I tried to take my nap but failed. So, while listening to some emo and sentimental songs on my iPod shuffle, I wrote Something... Not dedicated to anyone la... just these words came into my mind then I started typing on my phone while my 3 friends doze into their lala-land~

* please dont laugh... this is my first time to write this...*

To hold your hands is what I've longed for,
To see you is what I've been anticipating,
To love you is all I want to do,
To miss you is what I'd do every moment possible,
To think of you is never an exception.

I'd brush your hair like a baby when you lie on my lap,
I'd pray with you when you're at time of difficulties,
I'd stare you to sleep whenever you fall asleep beside me,
I'd hug you even when you don't need one,
I'd tell you lame jokes just so you could make fun of me,
I'd hold my pee if I have to just so you could tell me how your day went,
and tell me funny stories or even the unhappy ones,
I'd take us to our favourite restaurant to celebrate your achievement, or even for the fun of it,
I'd cook for you even if my cooking sucks.

Every sunset I'll pray that your worries will go away,
and when the sunrise comes,
your day will be brighter as if the sun gets bigger.

I would... as long as you'll be there.
And the rest,
is irrelevant.

Corny... No? HAHAHAHAHHAHA~ I think the inspiration came from the wedding I attended. The couple is so loving... and I'm really REALLY happy for them till I think I cry 1st before the bride's mom. wth? HAHAHAH~

with the coffeeness in me,

-merlyssa-.

Will be away~

2009-05-30T23:41:00.002+08:00

Soooooooooooooooooo many things to update....

I had like a whole week of taking pictures...And... I HAD FUN!!!! =)

Guess What?! I got sunburn!!!

Oh, and I'm going away....

To a good-friend's wedding!

Will be back on 2nd June, Please Pray for our *going with few friends* safe journey~ :)

Till then,

My Final Countdown Part I...

2009-05-26T22:55:00.004+08:00

I tell you most solemnly...

today is...

VERY chi-ji (what's the word for... Exciting+Adventurous+but DANGEROUS?...watever~) I tell you... OMG....Very Chi-Ji lor....

So the story goes like this...

Once upon a time, there is this team -> Partners-in-Crime (PIC) which consists of two guys and a girl...

But, on this particular day, 2 of the PIC decided to meet up for one of the missions... Let's just name them... Ms. M and Mr. A... (okay, obviously Ms. M is me since I'm telling a story about my day... duh.).

Anyways, so they are supposed to meet up at 10am for the mission (which is to revise for finals). BUT......................... Mr. A has his own mission to accomplish that particular day, so he drags Ms. M along even after she says NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO..... But she was threatened and since she has no choice, she went for the mission with Mr. A with the condition that Mr. A will help her with her mission~ *raise eyebrow repeatedly*...

*okay, it's getting confusing now... so let's just go straight to the point.. okay? =)*

Okay, so Mr. A wants me to accompany him to the lecturer's office at the new SOB building which is like in Middle-East, and we were from library at that time... So, the initial plan was to find the lecturer, get what he needs and proceed to completing my mission - which is to distribute the Thank-You card to different departments. Little did Mr. A knows that it actually involves ALL the departments available in Curtin *laughs hysterically and with mean echo*... So, Mr. A very guai-guai de follow me from ICT dept. to School of Foundation (G-2) to School of Engineeing (G-1)... and then..... becos we were too tired of walking *me in high-heels and him in formal shoe*, we decided to take the lift/elevator! *we're so smart right? I know...but wait...*

So we walk into the lift (the one in G1 which we always heard about ghost stories in there)... then... the lift close.... then.... *the climax of this story.... *

*lift door close*
Me: *just about to say: "eh, what if we're stuck in the lift ah?" but before I even say it out...* *heard beeps....and the lift .... is NOT moving......*
Me: 'eh, u din press G ba...' *then, me pressing the 'G' Button... and STILL not moving...*
still Me: *press the G button and the open and close button repeatedly... or did i press all the buttons there? I also din remember~*
*I donno wat Mr.A was doing cuz I seriously don't remember and don't bother to notice*
Me: 'OMG... bu hao xiao lorr... (not funny lor)'
*I think Mr. A started laughing* *then...after a while... just feel a bit shacky...and the lift door opens...and the lift actually dropped lower than the floor...*

OMG! I was stucked in an elevator!!!!!! OMG!
*gasps*

I was still blur but Mr.A was laughing at me and keep on teasing me at how I keep on pressing all the buttons... MR.A! NOT FUNNY OKAY!...

Anyways, I'm glad that we got out without doing the Mission Impossible actions... HAHAHAHA~ I really thank God that we're alright and yes, I was frighten a bit...

Then it was my last lecture for Marketing of Services unit... and we snap some photos during class...

And...AFTER!
*other pics are in FB for you to check-it-out*

Till the next post...

with the coffeeness in me,

-merlyssa-.

will you be there?

2009-05-23T17:22:00.003+08:00

A song written by Steven Curtis Chapman to his wife...

Tomorrow morning if you wake
up and the sun does not appear
I will be here
If in the dark, we lose sight of love
Hold my hand, and have no fear
'Cause I will be here

I will be here
When you feel like being quiet
When you need to speak your mind
I will listen
And I will be here
When the laughter turns to cryin'
Through the winning, losing and trying
We'll be together
I will be here

Tomorrow morning, if you wake up
And the future is unclear
I will be here
Just as sure as seasons were made for change
Our lifetimes were made for these years
So I will be here

I will be here
And you can cry on my shoulder
When the mirror tells us we're older
I will hold you
And I will be here
To watch you grow in beauty
And tell you all the things you are to me
I will be here

I will be true to the promise I have made
To you and to the One who gave you to me

Tomorrow morning, if you wake up
And the sun does not appear
I will be here
Oh, I will be here

* would you be able to tell your loved ones...these? =)*
-the song is in the player, right side of this blog ~ the ugly colour teddy bear-

Celebrating 1500th Hits.

2009-05-14T18:26:00.005+08:00

Not that it matters.
(referring to the hits)

Anyhow... I just wanna show-off my new blog template. =P

It took me, well, sometime to figure this thing out. And no, it's not cuz I'm very free.
*altho I only have 1 assignment left before the end of my uni-life*

This blog is not 100% complete yet, especially the blog lists part, cuz I don't frequently read blogs.
*turn head to the side and laughs*

It was a busy week(s) for me cuz most of the assignments due on the same day/week. And now, have to 'pia' for the last assignment.

Anyhow (again), enjoy your busy weeks Curtin-ians (and to those non-Curtin-ians or Ex-Curtin-ians who are busy too), and to those who finished their assignments EARLIER than they're supposed to...BUUUUUWWWWWWWWWW! =P

Till then...

with the coffeeness in me,

-merlyssa-.

P/S: I really Love this new template. =)

Just for my mom~

2009-05-10T23:30:00.006+08:00

you will be comforted,
your loving heart will continue to love and give of yourself to others,
you will be strengthen when you are down,
and be given hope when you are discouraged.

Most of all,
you will be granted with graces you most need and desire...
not only today, on Mothers' Day,
but,
all the days of your life.

Thank You, Mom.

I love you.

Conversation with the brother.

2009-05-06T01:43:00.002+08:00

Me: I'm so sleepy.
Bro: Go sleep 20 mins la, then wake up continue.
Me: Cannot wor! My system only have 1hour minimum, nothing less than that.
Bro: Then reformat la.
Me: Cannot! Spoil dy. No hope.
Bro: Oh...hmm, then change RAM and graphic card, shud be okay.
Me: ...

*my bro is currently over-stressed in Singapore from working with tools. Now, he thinks I am ONE too.*
-____- |||

whoneedsspacebar?

2009-05-01T23:55:00.002+08:00

This is how lazy WE can be...

Unbelievable? Believe it! =)

Faithfulness.

2009-04-26T00:53:00.003+08:00

Care Bear!

2009-04-20T14:01:00.006+08:00

I'm not the exact "Care Bear" person that people will love. Neither am I a good friend. I'm serious.

I mean, define Good Friend or Best Friend or BFF or Twins-but-not-blood-related or whatever synonym you wanna call a "friend". I'm sure all of us define it differently, but typical person will answer "someone who will support me in everything I do, who will be there thru thick n thin, be a shoulder for me to cry on, make me laugh... et cetera." Familliar? A lot of people have been making comments on me... directly/indirectly... "we have not been spending time together", "you're so mean", "you're not listening to me", and the most common and overused phrase I've received "you've changed." Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining, nor am I having any 'friendship issues', it's just... a thought that suddenly crosses my mind.

Personally, I really feel I don't make a good company (no, not the law 222 business organisation's term of company -_-|||), company as in, companion, a friend to be exact. Why? Cuz I don't lend my shoulder to cry on, I'd probably don't support EVERYTHING that you do, I won't be there thru thick n thin and again, et cetera. In short, I'm like chipsmore. I'd be there when I'm there and I'm not there, simple cuz I'm not there. You can say I'm selfish, and be a hypocrite saying that you're not (or maybe I'm wrong, if that makes you happy). But, it's just me, I'm not a powerpuff girl that you can expect me to be there just cuz... I should. But hey, I'm not THAT mean okay, I'm created with feelings, especially sensitivity, which actually becomes my weak point. Anyways, I usually will realise when I need to care, and I will really care when I really want to, that sometimes you will cry blood cuz you are SOOOOOOOOO touched. (ok, thats me exaggerating). But my point is, I care, in my own way. But I'm not a Care Bear that will always be there. Get me?........ No? Nevermind.

I do realise that I don't spend much time with my friends. I can be entertaining (*i think*), but I don't have a FIXED group of friends that I hang out together. I now understand why a person who used to be hanging out with almost ALL his/her friends, from different bunch, now prefer to hang out with himself/herself. Having a big network of friends does exhaust you when you have to please everyone... If you hang out with one bunch more than the other bunch, the other bunch will say "he/she's changed", or if it's the other way round. So, no matter what you do, there'll be a bunch that you cared so much would have a perception on you. Exhausting...no? And I even have friends who have this "care bear" nature, and end up this care bear has no one cared for him/her. It's because people wouldn't bother about his (assume this care bear is a jantan) needs, and that he'll always be there, cuz, he's a care bear! But again, because he is a care bear, he never complains and still care for the people around him. Cuz, he's a CARE BEAR! So, are you a care bear? =)

You must be wondering why am I suddenly so Emo right? In actual fact, I'm not. Well yes I'm emo becos it's the end of my free week, but No, I'm not emo of this friendship thingy. I got over emo-ing on this issue and I've moved on. I'm pretty happy with the Care Bears I have around me, and I do constantly Thank God for all of them. The reason I write this entry, is because I have another entry (if God permits me to live until I write that entry, that is.) that relates to Caring as Purpose of Life. It's from a book I read called - Everyday with Jesus. I admit I'm not the person you can label "holy punya orang", but I have my faith. I highly recommend this book to those who thinks they cant read the whole bible but wants to get closer to God. It's cheap, RM7 and published every 2/3 months. And what you do is, to read a passage everyday that is only a page long (1/4 of A4), so if you can read textbooks/magazines/read this entry, you have the time! =) The passage is very simple to understand but makes you ponder on things, and is exactly what I need.

Oh, and No, I'm not paid to advertise. =) Just a recommendation.

So to all Care Bears out there. Good Job on being a great friend. and to all non-Care Bears - BOOOOOOO! =P hahahah~

Till then,

P/S: Entry above is purely sharing of my thoughts and contains no intention directly/indirectly against any living/nonliving individual/creature.

I am so gonna let me kids wear these! Everyone, together with me... let's go... "awwwwwwww...."

Probably I shud get myself one too!
Should I get the middle blue one or pink one? hmm.... tough choice....
I think I shud get both~ no?

Life without coffee....

2009-04-10T23:09:00.012+08:00

Life without coffee was pretty... depressing. Why? A club borrowed my house's stove for the carnival... And they kinda forgot to return it cuz they thought no one at my house... So, I din have any coffee for the week, and yes, I'm still alive. Be surprised.

Nola, that isn't the main reason why i'm depressed... it's my lappie, who decided to play "see-if-you'll-die-without-me" game... On that night I planned to backup my files, the harddrive/disc/watever-u-call-it, crashed. No, not crashed just crashed... it's C.R.A.S.H.E.D = data lost = need to buy new harddrive/disc/watever-u-call-it = and.... did i say data lost already? as in DATA = pictures = assignments= stuffs = stuffss = and stuffssssss (like, movie, series that i spent in accumulation probably how many months or even years...) OMG.... c'mon everyone, say with me... O.M.G. *gasps*

But...nonetheless, I got over it. Cuz it's the 3rd time already... So, let's talk about something else...

Hmm, let's see, I have lots to blog about actually, cuz it's free week... and I even have pics... but kan, as mentioned, my lappie is back without its memory. stupid.

So, I'll try my best to update on what crap I've been doing...well, not all are crap la, i'm not that useless.

Classes...
it has been a great final-sem... with my partner(s) in crime (PIC), complaining on the workload which I made no effort of, trying to avoid questions shooted at us (for example....)

*tilt ur head to the left to watch this*
#I don't think he reads my blog...so, I don't care..."#

But, there's a reason behind this... C** (the lecturer) was shooting questions at him till he cant tahan and plus, the class is a bit... B****G. (have to censor, manatau HE reads my blog) So, when I turn to my left wanna kacau this guy, I was like "ui???? (wondering where he went)" then, him, under the table "wei wei wei!!!".... i cant tahan i almost burst out laughing...even Joseph who's sitting beside me also din realise he was there, under the table, and...obviously, as u heard C** still 'preaching', he also din realise my little friend is hiding under the table... =s

Then... sometimes, we take pics in class... or... I candid them.

Left: One of my PIC - a die-hard Liverpool fans, thinks he looks cute with that look.
Middle: Group pic suddenly "ordered" by our lecturer, dont know why...
Right: Candid pic in MOS class, the guy in white is.... indescribably lame. but, funny at the same time.

Next, Fridge... *I know, I'm so random...* Sue me la!! =P

Nothing much to say, I cleaned my fridge, and it sparkles like my eyes~

See! Told u!!!! altho my eyes dont EXACTLY sparkle like that la~~~~

Next, Bowling and Nails...

I joined a bowling competition last month, but I won't tell you what competition is that, and of course, I did not win. We (team of 2 guys and 2 girls) had fun altho we did not win, and on top of that, I broke my Thumb nail, and that was during training - just the night before the actual game. *warning: this is a bit disgusting...*

Left: Just broken, I didn't know it was bleeding that time, so I threw another ball...
2nd pic: I saw blood, then I feel the pain. *it's always like that, I think if I din see the blood, I would have forgotten that I broke my nail*
3rd pic: Back home, tried to cut the rest of the nail, cuz it's broken half-way, as in, hmm... you know what I mean la right?
4th pic: tadaa.....Gone. it was freaking painful cuz my nail is so hard and it still bleed as I cut it...

But, don't worry, my nails are healthy and happy now, altho a bit short and ugly. =s

Next, Food...~ in Citrus and Xcuisine. Well, mostly took pics~~ =p

In Citrus, that day we went for dinner was that night when everyone are supposed to switch off their lights for 1 hour - yeah, earth hour.... so, Citrus also konon-nya update liddat la... then they came up with something creative.

Nice kan??

Then on last wed nite, went to watch Fast & Furious 4, with Ivy, Heather, Alan, Heng&Jen. Super nice movie, don't mind watching the 2nd time. =) Anyways, before that we had dinner in Xcuisine... first time there - food (INTERESTING), and the yingyong there quite nice @ Rm2.50 (hot one).... why I say the food interesting? you see for yourself la...

*I've seen this before, but not live, so it's quite interesting to me la*

O.M.G the thing in the food actually looked alive!

I mean, you know... the thingy is in motion like its in pain or something.... it doesn't taste nice tho.... not sure was it becos I keep on imagining it is alive in my stomach or, memang the taste not nice... hmm, you tell me.
There you go.... my updates... I was trying not to write so much of daily stuff cuz I might bore you then I can't have a post entitled "2000th hit" or even "1500th". *pfft..*

Aaaaaaaanyways, life's great with coffee now.... and also cuz there's so many ppl around me and my laptop, are full with their own sense of humour... different kinds - lame ones, funny ones, doesnt make sense ones, not funny ones but you still laugh, trying too hard ones, etc... which one are you? =)

P/S: I'm somehow happy today cuz knowing it's Easter soon, which also means the end to the season of Lent. (which also means can start gossipping dy.... JUST KIDDING!) =P

Update: OMG. My PIC (the guy in the video) actually read my blog.... -_-|||

Till then...

with the coffeeness in me,
-merlyssa-.

1000 Hit.

2009-03-29T23:40:00.004+08:00

Remarking 1000th Hit, I would like to share with you today's homily by Fr.Andy and a kind reminder to myself (and you, if you want)...

People are often unreasonable,
Illogical and self-centered.
Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind,
People may accuse
You of selfish motives;
Be kind anyway.

If you are successful,
You will win some false friends
And some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank,
People may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.

What you spend years building,
Someone could destroy overnight;
Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness,
They may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.

The good you do today,
People will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have,
And it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you have anyway.

You see, in the final analysis,
It is between you and God;
It never was between you and them anyway.

~Mother Teresa~

Ain't this amazing? By the way, I DID NOT refresh my blog page every second until it reached 1000th... pls la, although I may seem (look) VERY free, I'm not that WU LIAO okay?!

with the coffeeness in me,
-merlyssa-.

Updates!!!!

2009-03-11T00:25:00.001+08:00

Nola, tipu only.

But, I will update!

Soon!

When?

When I update la!

Just wait, k?
*dowan wait also can*

Tribute to my (long) hair...

2009-02-25T22:07:00.014+08:00

I had my haircut last sunday, and guess what...

Half of it is gone. (in length, that is.)

It took Mike (the guy who cut my hair), around 1 hour to cut my hair, i mean, just cut, 1 hour! To me, that's super long... and my eyes were like.... i donno how to describe... *enlarged*? cuz he was like non-stop cutting my hair and i almost faint when i saw my hair on the floor...

this is only part of it... and imagine everytime he cuts, its THAT length!

I almost cried.

I keep on telling Agnes (who was sitting next to me) "wah, very short oh, omg!"

After finish cut...

Mike: "too short ah?"
Me: "erm...a lil la..."
Mike: "actually, its quite short la..."
Me: "hahaha...apala! but, its okay la, not that can undo also"
Mike: "hahaha... well, u always have long hair ba, u so skinny, don keep long hair lor, look even more skinny... aiya, ur hair will grow back la..."
Me: "okay lor...."

Then for a while, I was convincing myself it looks nice. Cuz im so not used to it... and cuz my long hair is my *ahem cough* best asset i have (had now).

But when I reached home, for a moment I felt like screaming,
"Whose idea was it to go for a haircut???? WHO????"

*paused*
wait, I think it was me.

LOL.

So, I kinda accept the fact that I no longer have a long straight black hair.
BUT! my hair will grow! It's just a matter of time.

So this is the before and after pics (long and short hair).
BEFORE...
Long kan??? and cuz my hair is layered, the end of my hair u see in this pic isn't my longest hair strand.

Okay, I don't wanna put up this pic, but sadly I couldn't find any other pic that can show my long hair.
*it was a failed attempt to look seducing*
so, go ahead and laugh till you fell off your chair like I did.

AND.... Here's the AFTER pic...

And... the end of my hair in this pic is the longest hair strand now.
*sad kan?*

*purely edited using photoscape hence I did NOT edit any of my features to make me look like i just had a plastic surgery.*
plus, I don't even know how to use photoshop and couldn't be bothered to learn it either.

Oh btw, the Before pic you saw, that wasn't my longest hair I ever kept.

This is....

Pic taken during Post-return Orientation in Washington DC.

Taken with hostmom (2nd hostfamily, i only got 2 btw) during a shopping spree just before I left US. Cute kan her?

Another pic with my hostmom (1st host family) in Hawaii! Yup, they brought me to Hawaii! =)

So, there you go... my long hair...
*bye bye*

*teary eye*

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaanyways, next post probably will be on my classes, if i managed to take any pic in the class la, i show u our new building (2nd phase).

Till then...

with the coffeeness in me,
-merlyssa-.

Textbooks For Sale!

2009-02-20T23:50:00.003+08:00

Mari Mari, Lelong Lelong!!!

Textbooks at cheap price!!

Why Cheap? Cuz I simply wanna get rid of it!

So, if you're interested...

Msn me at: angel_of_a_girl87@hotmail.com

or Email me at: merlyssa87@gmail.com

So, fast fast!!! Don't cry to me if you failed to get it ah! Warn you first! =P

Oh btw, the books are in good condition! Trust me,k? ;)

*** Update!***
- Accounting Auditing is SOLD!

First Tag

2009-02-18T01:08:00.006+08:00

Well, okay, I know I haven't been updating this blog... But, I've been busy... with.... stuffs... Aaaanyways, at least I'm updating now right??? Moreover, it's not like there's a lot of people reading my blog anyways. *right?*

So, here's me completing my first tag...

Got Tagged by Tony.... Here it goes.!
1. The rules of the game get posted at the beginning.
2. Each player answers the questions about themselves.
3. At the end of the post the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves a comment, letting them know they got tagged and to ask them to play and read your blog.

Starting time : 1.09am
Name : Melissa Alison Liew *no, I don't have chinese name, and don't even think of giving me one.*
Sisters : 1
Brothers : 1
Shoe size : 6?
Height : > 165 - Not really sure...
Where do you live : If you mean hometown, well, Labuan.
Favourite drinks : *skip*
Favourite breakfast : Nothing in particular, as long as it is nice...
Have you ever been on a plane : Plane? How do you even pronounce that? 0_o
Swam in the ocean : I once live near the beach for 16 years, so... YES!
Fallen asleep in school : I don't think I did.
Broken someones heart : HAHA... I think so~
Fell off your chair :LOL! Few days ago! And I think it's funny! *I was on the floor laughing for around 5 mins before I got up*
Sat by the phone all night waiting for someone to call : Don't think so.
Saved e-mails : Yup. Those good ones! That's what the Email storage is for right?
What is your room like : Both my rooms (miri/labuan) are quite similar - A bed, A wardrobe, A table and Bookshelves, walls are full of pictures and cards, dust here & there. The difference is, I love my Labuan room MORE than the ones here cuz it's more comfy.
What's right beside you : COFFEE!!!!
What is the last thing you ate : Rice lor...
Ever had chicken pox : Yup...
Sore throat : *Touch Wood*
Stitches : *Touch Wood* *Touch Wood*
Broken nose : *Touch Wood* *Touch Wood**Touch Wood*
Do you believe in love at first sight : Crush at First Sight got la...
Like picnics : Ok-ok-la
Who was the last person you danced with : I din even remembered when was the last time I danced~
Last made you smile : Him.
You last yelled at : I'm a very soft-spoken girl *shy*

TODAY DID YOU
Talk to someone you like : Yesterday? YES!
Kissed anyone : Nope
Get sick : *how many times do I need to touch wood?*
Talked to an ex : Nope
Miss someone : Yea. Kind of...
Do you sleep with stuffed animals : My bed also not enough space dy~ still want stuff animals meh?
What's under your bed : dust.
Who do you really hate : dislike got la. not till hate. *yet*
What time is it now : 1:32am *why am I doing this again?*

RANDOMS
Q :Is there a person who is on your mind right now : Yes.
Q : Do you have any siblings : Scroll up. I lazy wanna re-type.
Q : Do you want children : Why? wanna give me some?
Q : Do you smile often : I smile too much sometimes I scare myself.
Q : Do you like your hand-writing : No. I don't. I hate handwritten assignments.
Q : Are your toenails painted : Yup.
Q : Whose bed other than yours would you rather sleep in : My parents. So big and comfy.
Q : What colour shirt are you wearing : Brrrrrueeee carrrerrr...
Q: What were you doing at 7:00pm yesterday : I think I was napping... Too tired ba...
Q: I can't wait to : go back to US.
Q: When did you cry last : Just Now. Watched K-Drama.
Q: Are you a friendly person: No. *JK* I'm too friendly sometimes I scare others. *I think I scare everyone*
Q: Do you have any pets : 3 dogs in Labuan. *and they are named differently by each of us at home, which means they have 6 different names each* (yeah, it sux to be our dogs, so be grateful for you are human!)
Q: Where is the person you have feelings for right now : Not next to me for sure.
Q:Did the last person you held hands with you mean anything to you now?: Yea!
want to highlight!!
Q:Do you sleep with the TV on? : No. but my mom does. *and that's when we get to take the remote control from her* (hopefully my mom doesn't read my blog)
Q:What are you doing right now? : Jogging! DUH! Isn't it obvious?
Q:Can you handle the truth? : D.E.P.E.N.D.S (copy from Tony)
Q:Are you closer to your mother or father? : Both.
Q:How many people can you say you've really loved? : Many.
Q:Do you eat healthy? : Nope.
Q:Have you ever cried because of something someone said to you?: Yeah?
Q:How often do you go to church? : Weekly, but sometimes I have to take a leave-of-absence but I gave Him my explanation. He understands! ;)
Q:If you're having a bad day, who are you most likely to go to? : Him. *God*
Q:Are you loud or quiet most of the time? : Duh. I'm super quiet okay?
Q:Are you confident?: Depends. If it involves coffee, YES!

THINGS YOU DID 10 YEARS AGO. *which means when I'm 11/12 yrs old*
1. Play bebuncit/bubut/police entry in Primary School *if u even know what that is*
2. Lost one of my childhood friend.
3. And... 10 years later, I lost my memory on what I did 10 years ago.

THINGS ON MY TO DO LIST TODAY.
1. OCR!
2. Drink Coffee.
3. Meet the kiddies *the new students* to give announcement on City Tour.

5 SNACKS I ENJOY.
1. Redondo!
2. Nice keropok
3: KoKo Crunch *counted ka?*
4. Anything Nice
5. Whatever-that-I-feel-like-putting-into-my-mouth

5 THINGS I WOULD DO IF I WERE A BILLIONAIRE
1. Pay my PTPTN and payup any other family Loans *if there's any la*
2. VOLKSWAGON BEETLE! *creamy milk in colour, convertible, with a customized platnumber*
3. Help my church in Labuan *very kesian u know*
4. Bring my family to US to meet my host families, and probably buy a house there. *western houses are nice!*
5. Travel out to see the world! *and bring my family along!*
*6. Buy Starbucks Franchise and open it in/next to my house. And collect Starbucks tumbler from all around the world.

5 PLACES I HAVE LIVED IN
1. Lot 77 (Labuan)
2. Lot *777 (Miri)
3. Cousin's house
4. Friend's house
5. My hostfamilies house!

5 PEOPLE I TAG
1.Whoever
2. has
3. a
4. blog
5. and reads this.

Honestly, it took me around 1 hour to finish this up. What a way to waste my time, so if you're reading this, and have lots of time, do it la... =)

Till then...

with the coffeeness in me,
-merlyssa-.

A Message by George Carli

2009-01-20T21:39:00.006+08:00

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways , but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.

We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.

We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes.

These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom.

Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.

Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.

Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.

Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.

Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.

Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

A message that reminds me on things...
So, What's on your mind now? =)

Reason why I didn't blog for the past 1 week (or so)...

2009-01-18T15:49:00.003+08:00

Cuz...

My tummy hurts SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO badly....! =(

Nola, I tipu... hehe~ I mean, I tipu my tummy is the reason why I haven't been blogging... But, I'm not tipu-ing that my tummy really hurts... =( But, I'll be okay tomorrow! Cuz I'm drinking lot and lots (oh did i say lots?) of COFFEE! *sips*

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaanyways, the REAL reason why I've been blogging is cuz... there's actually nothing to blog about... really, last week was lame for me...

I went out with my good-friend-who-will-always-find-something-to-argue-with-me, Aylwin Lee. Well, as usual, our outing was full of arguments that are all in the first place, urm...well, crap!... I'm serious... either its about how we disagree on chocolate and coffee don't go together,which in the 1st place no one says it goes together... or its about how he always says I always giving him "THAT look" (which I dont know what look btw, cuz I seriously din give him any look)... and the list could go on... but, I guess,that's how our friendship goes,huh Ayl! HAHAHA~

Well, last nite was SCARRY!!!! I mean, I havent been scared for quite sometime, but... last night scare the crap out of me that even coffee couldnt help! I was alone at home and about to go to bed around 1plus I think... then, I heard noises at my living room window... and for some reason my mind says "OMG! there's thieves trying to pry the window and enter the house stealing coffee-know-wat..." Then, my heart like almost wanna jump out of my nose (just to add to the kua-zhang-ness), and I start calling noff, since he is the closest to my house I could think of at that moment... But, yeah, he din answered... I keep on calling and btw the noise is still there I swear I could here noises of people wispering... and I donno how, can even know what the conversation is about... goes something like this..

Unknown person 1: "Wui, cepat la... nanti ada orang nampak!"
Unknown person 2: "Shaddap! tengah coba la nih!!"
Unknown person 3: "Saya rasa ada orang dalam rumah la...macam ada bunyi"

And I cont calling noff and slowly walk out my room towards the living room curtain, trying to peek and prove my instinct was right.... and.... guess what!?

*peeks out the window... and saw a freaking cat was scrathing the window WHO-KNOWS-WHY!!!!*

I was sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo angry at that cat I almost went out and catch the cat and planning to force it to drink coffee so it wont do any stupid act like that to anyone... EVER!!!! But... nonetheless, I was relieved! =)

Then I saw noff is online in MSN, so I told him the whole thing except for trying to drown the cat in coffee part, and I said I'll call him if I here anything suspicious and needs his help, and yeah... He said he would be here in few seconds if I need him... just like Superman! So, as you figured, I couldn't sleep, cuz I keep on thinking what should I do if *touch wood*, someone really enters my house... So, now I'm prepared! *i think* hahaha... But, don't worry, I'll be fine... =)

Ya, I know the Unknown people's conversation is too silly but I heard from a friend last week there are 4 cases of armed robbery in Senadin, so, tell me la, you won't freak out when you are alone at home and you heard suspicious noise outside your house! Which cat would scratch your window for who-knows-what reason at 1+am in the morning? =S

But, I'm okay now la.... just last night's incident have made me decided to go back for CNY, although for only 6 days...but at least I dont need to be scared for an extra 6 days here in Senadin right? ; )

So, yeah, till then...

with the coffeeness in me,
-merlyssa-.

New Year Resolutions!

2009-01-09T21:10:00.003+08:00

*Laughs Uncontrollably*

I Know!!! It's a bit too late right? But I don't care... Cuz I'm the one who drinks coffee! =p

So... My New Year Resolution for 2009 is... *drum rolls*

To have a New Year Resolution! *REAL ONES!*

I mean, serious ones... previous years, I do have *i think* New Year Resolutions, but the next few days of the New Year I kinda forgot what was it... HAHAHA!

So, this year... I plan to have real ones... I mean, not just to have one, but to achieve something... In other words, to have a goal in life... (note: not that I don't have one, ok?)...

Well, I'll come up with something... hehehehe!!!! *tough one*

Till then...

with the coffeeness in me,
-merlyssa-.

Cap the Stone = Capstone...

2009-01-08T20:16:00.006+08:00

Okay... Lame I know...

So, I'm taking this unit, Business Capstone for summer course... This unit...

no exam
no midsem
no assignment
no lecture
no tutorial

sounds fun right??? BUTTTTTTTT!!!!!!

65% game based assessment
15% company presentation
20% Reflection paper

On that note...my Dear friends, brothers and sisters and Ladies and Gentleman... Tuan-Tuan dan Puan-Puan...
Because we are to play a simulation game which this unit is basically are graded on... and so to play this game... *and in other words, in order to attempt and pass this unit*

I have to pay freaking RM190 for a piece of paper
THIS BIG!!!!!!

for a freaking code
this LONGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!

that's not all, my friend... this is the saddest part of it... Initially, I was so happy and told everyone excitedly that I don't have to sit for final exam for THIS unit... So which means, I thought I can go back end of January to ... wherever I'm suppose to go for CNY la... MANATAU... when our Dr. Goi gave out our unit outline during our 1st class, I was like dead for 10 seconds when it is stated our last class is on the 1st week of Feb... and there's a FREAKING class on CNY day itself... wth.... so, there's one of my classmate informed him about the class falls on CNY... and TODAY.... my dear friend... TODAY!!!!!!!!! He made another announcement...

Dr Goi: "I already talk to the UC ah... so, we make a lil bit of changes in the schedule due to CNY" *passes around the updated schedule*...

And... I was dead for another 10 seconds just now in class...

it's not clear...but it is stated...

CLASS FREAKING ENDS ON 2nd WEEK OF FEBRUARY NOW!!!
*smashing the com lab's comp* (just now la)

So, there you go... my hope... my holiday...

But, life isn't that cruel to me after all... I think it's the coffee la... =p I managed to be teamed up with 3 other cool group members... all are very supportive and coorperative *well, at least for now (fingers crossed)*... But, Thank God... I was worried initially, cuz when I see the namelist, I only know one of them. And when I was in the lab earlier, me and another friend (who is also clueless of who her groupmates are) keep on guessing who are our groupmates, pointing here and there... only to know that they are just next to us... *laughs uncontrollably but with no sound, cuz we were in the lab*

Aaaaaanyways... Gotta get back to my readings now... lots of work to be done before monday...

Till then...

with the coffeeness in me,
-merlyssa-.

Hello 2009!

2009-01-05T22:03:00.011+08:00

Wow, this is fast... it's already 2009 and I'm graduating in... 6 MONTHS! *fingers crossed* omg...

Well, I just got back from the 2 months holiday - rotten for a month in labuan and had fun for 2 weeks in kk...

In Labuan, nothing much happened... YamCha-ing with friends and pretty much was being a full time maid. In kk, went around shopping for both xmas and CNY clothes but not much been bought, cuz I think most of the nice ones already taken by others... Sigh... But, I did spent my fab times with my family, the bf and his family. All I did was eat, shop, go to beaches, and... EAT! KK is like food heaven, you can never get tired of eating... hehe...

So, 2008 just passed like that... Thinking back, I probably hadn't done much, but I did what I could...

recap of 2008...

In 2008, I dedicate most of my time for SC (Student Council)...

They are a bunch of capable people with different skills as a SC member and very supportive as a friend. They keep me motivated and ensure me things are gonna be okay, every single time, despite of whatever that comes in between. Initially, I was always worried and doubtful, but with them helping me and each other, things somehow worked out. Yes, I do admit that some of the events and things didn't go as how others want it to be, but for sure, we worked our ass off for every single event, and trust me, it wasn't easy. By the end of our term, I learnt that the outcome is already a past, and I just need to pack my bags and take the experience and friendship with me. I certainly have tried my best - trying to be a leader and at the same time trying to please people. I learnt so much about people and most importantly, myself. This experience gave me a heads up of who I am and what I really want in life. And one thing for sure, I make some pretty good friends along the way, although I may not know how long we can keep in touch, but each and everyone have made their mark in my life, and taught me different lessons about life. So, my crazy-SC-members-who never get serious in meetings, THANK YOU! =) *tears*

Here are some of our pictures together...

1st event, 1st sem Orientation 2008

Curtin Carnival & Youth Day 2008 "Hakuna Matata, Unleashing Youth"

*You've no idea how I have to hold them for an extra hour/two to come out with the theme during our meeting*I Looked like I almost sink cuz of the cleavage shot *says joe*
Curtin Masquerade GrandBall Year End Dinner - more pics in FB

There are many more events organised and all the pictures can be found in www.curtinsc.com

I wanna take this opportunity to thank each one of them!

Joe (VP) - Thanks for all the support, seriously, couldn't have done it without you. For being the "bad guy" for me, for always asking me to chill *altho at times I find it impossible*, for the ideas, opinions and thoughts, Joe, Thanks! =) I learnt a lot from you and I'm sorry if I made you feel I've left you out, you know I never meant to do it, and you really did help me a lot in your own ways. THANKS!

Sie Hung (S) - Dear, Thank you for being patient with me, helping me out with all the details and stuffs that I could not handle. Thank you for being a friend altho at times I know I can be very annoying. hehe... will miss you!

Iqbal (VS) - Altho I only get the chance to work with you for a sem, but you really did help me while you're around. I do really miss you when the clubs shoot me for forgetting to help them book classroom. Hehe.

Geraldine (T) - Darling, although you left Miri already, but I know when we meet again, we're still friends. Thanks for bearing with me with all the financial stuffs and thanks for always being there for me to hear my complaints.

Augustine (VT) - Thanks for helping me taking care of the financial stuffs, especially during carnival *altho I almost cekik you at some point*, but you did a good job! =) And thanks for helping me looking for lecturers interview student rep.

Activities Sub
Asfar - Thanks for always ensuring me that things will eventually fall in place *and it did*! I really really appreciate all your advices and it did gave me the confidence to move on. Thanks!

Vimel - My long skinny leg guy with a bright smile! Thanks for always being the negotiator between the clubs, you've always be a great helper and a friend when we needed you. Thanks! =)

Jojo - Thanks for helping me with the MPH booking, I know it must have been frustrating for you, but thanks for backing me on this! =)

Ian - Altho only get to work with you for a sem, but, you taught me how to see things from a different angle and it did helped me a lot in my decision making. Thanks for always being caring and you're a mashimaro forever! HEHE!

Academic Sub
Yii Yang - Thanks for helping me with the letters, the SCA, and being my PR manager for Carnival. Oh, and thanks for the nice poem that rhymes with my name! It is really meaningful and I really appreciate your help throughout the year! =) OH, and thanks for your textbooks too! =D

Aileen - Thanks for helping out in all the details in every event, and also being the messenger between CV! and SC~ Thanks! =)

Alan - Thanks for helping me out in organising the Curtin Sports Carnival, being the MC for Grand Ball, taking up the challenge and thanks for all the ideas, opinions and thoughts. It is very different and interesting! I certainly learnt a lot from you.

Welfare & Int Sub
Nadia - Thanks for helping me with the Notice Board Mission! I really appreciate your effort despite the busy weeks of assignments and Yes, I really like our new notice board! Thanks for all the ideas and thoughts thrown into the meetings, we need more people like you! =) Oh, and thanks for always volunteering to be our MC! HAHA~ *okla, by default la!* =P

Gala - Thanks for all the help! All of it, being the transport, giving ideas, man power during events and Oh! being the bonzer! HAHA~ Your help in a-lil-bit-of-everything became a great help to SC. Thanks!

Vicky - Thank you for helping out, especially during the events, I could see you sweating running here and there like there's a triathon but you never complained. I really appreaciate it! Thanks Vicky! =D

Wang Guan - Thanks for helping out in SC. I really appreciate you being the communicator between SC and the China Students. Also, thanks for the perspective on certains issues and it did helped me a lot in understanding the situation better.

It Sub
Chris - Thanks for being the OC for Grand Ball. It was a whole new idea, risks here and there, and I really enjoyed it! Thanks also for being a great help in IT also for all the ideas and giving us a thought from an international student perspective. Thanks! =)

Catherine - Cat Meow! Thank you so much for being a great help in starting the documentation thingy! It was a great effort and I really appreciate your help on the website and being the rep for IT. Thanks Cat!

Kai - My Lamest Kai, Thanks for always being ready to do designing for me although I know there are few times you almost wanna kill me for giving you last minute work, but still, you did a great job! Thanks for all the designs and no matter what, you're still the lamest! =P

SC members, Thank You for the experience and I really appreciate your assistance. Each and everyone of you taught me life lessons every now and then, and it certainly made a mark. I apologise if I've hurt you in anyway, trust me, I never intended any of it. I wish all of you nothing but the best, because you deserve it! =)

Till then, take care.

Yours Sincerely,
-Melissa-

*** An extra thanks to my ex-officio, whom is also my very good friend, Aylwin Lee Yoon Seng a.k.a the grasseater, Thanks a million for your assistance to me and the council... What you've done is more than what you should've done... *if that even make sense* Aaaaaaaaaaaanyways... Thanks! We sure do love to see you like this...

HAHAHAHAHAHH~~~

And not forgetting, my 2nd family, CSS (Catholic/crazy Student Society), who is always there for everyone... Although I have not been spending much time last year with this bunch, but I still love them... Never failed to impress me with their strength (emotionally and spiritually) and plus the unending jokes and games held every single outing, omg... missing it already... But, this year, its a year I'll be looking forward to, because we have lotsa plans, interesting ones, good ones, the coffee ones as well! yum yum! =D

see, we are a very BIG family, this is just few of us *in Siamese for our Year-End Dinner*, there are more!

So, I guess that sums up my 2008! It's time to let go of the past, enjoying the present and anticipate the future!

BUT STILL! with the coffeeness in me,
-merlyssa-.

omg... life is "SO" interesting now...

2008-12-06T19:52:00.002+08:00

Yes, I am back in Labuan and Yes I've abandoned this blog which I know I've just started also... Sigh~~~~~~~~ Reason? Cuz...

THE CONNECTION IN LABUAN IS SO DAMN SLOOOWWWWWW~~~~~~~~~~

Life in labuan is freaking boring and dull. I'm so not used with the routine life - wake up, chores, sleep. and I've repeat this everyday since I arrived labuan and will be, until 22nd dec! I so wanna get the heck out of here... *I know I said that when I was still in Miri too, but yeah, this place is worst.* At least in miri I can do whatever I want, whenever. Sigh...

I guess I should find something more interesting to write next time. *i hope there's still next time, cuz I'm bored to almost death here.* But yeah, this post is just to let some of u guys know I'm still alive k? so, don't worry! =)

Enjoy your semester break Curtin-ians!

with the coffeeness in me,
-merlyssa-.

At last... without the metal and bling-bling in my mouth~~

2008-11-12T14:40:00.004+08:00

So, it is officially 2 weeks now since I had my braces off... YAY!

I had it for only around 1 year+. I was quite surprised when the orthodontist just took it off on my 2nd last appointment. cuz, I've asked him before and he said the braces probably can only be removed in April 2009.

So, how do I feel? Happy of course! It is so inconvenient with the braces on... After I eat, I'll automatically will look for my hp *my hp kinda have a mirror* and check if there's any food got stucked in it~~ It is super ehw okay??? And one thing for sure, with the braces on, I was very self-conscious... whenever I laugh, I'll cover my mouth with my hand... and whenever I smile, the metal on my teeth just hurts my lips.... whenever I talk, my pronunciation just goes wrong cuz of the teeth gap... I can go on and on about it... *those of you who never had braces on b4, you wont understand.... *

So, when I finally had it off, I was so so so so so *times gazillion* HAPPY!!!! I mean, seriously happy! I called my mom immediately after that and asked her to call me back... this is how the conversation goes...

Me: "Mom!!! faster call me back on my cell!"
Mom: "uhhh??? okayy okayy.." *thought there's an emergency*
*call back*
Mom: "What happened??"
Me: "you know! I had my braces off TODAY!!! OMG!!!"
Mom: *silence* "okay..."
Me: "what do u mean 'okay...'....?"
Mom: "you asked me to call you back so urgently just to tell me you had your braces off?"
Me: "uhhh, yeah?"
Mom: "*silence again* "ohhh, okay....so?"
Me: *sweat.............................*

So cold oh!!! many of the people I told also just say "ohh...cool...". But, you can differentiate them with those who ever had braces on before... they'll go "OHHHH!!!! WOW!!!" Cuz, you have to actually wear braces to be excited when it is OFF!!!

But, there's another bunch of people who are excited like I'm announcing my engagement like that~ These ppl are my Student Council members who I've worked with this year... Cuz I had my braces off on Thurs (30/10) and had a Council Dinner in Dynasty Hotel the next night (31/10). So, while waiting for the others to arrive, I kinda told the ppl at my table, "hey, check this out...*smile and show off teeth*..." Nadia at 1st was staring at me and trying to figure "check what out?"... then, she goes "omg! no more braces!" *in a kinda loud voice* then catherine take out her camera and start to take picture.... *sweat*... I was forced to take picture showing off my teeth cuz they never see me doing that... *I kinda have a trademark-smile = not showing my teeth when I smile*...

So, yeah... Now I'm wearing my retainer which I find pretty annoying cuz I can't pronounce properly with 'that-thing' in my mouth... It's ugly, it's annoying and it's uncomfortable...that's all I can say... well, like most guys will say "girls will do anything to look pretty..." I kinda agree with that, cuz hey, not everyone is born pretty okay?.... =P

I've picked the 2 best picture of me smiling without the braces on... So this is how I look like when I smile *showing off my teeth*...

The picture I was forced to smile showing off my teeth during the dinner...

Alan & me in Island Bar after the dinner..
*Gosh, I'll blog more about this nite, super funny things happened...*

hehe... So, that's how I look like la... still like Melissa, and I still love coffee... =)

with the coffeeness in me,
-merlyssa-.

still alive...

2008-11-11T23:06:00.006+08:00

*breathe in... breathe out... breathe in... breathe out...*

2 down... 2 to go...

I NEED A BREAK ...
*...and taking one now...*

Nice song... by Gabe Bondoc - She is

she runs free and the sun in my sky
but she comes to me when she`s got nowhere to hide
she tried to leave once but she didn`t instead came crying
my shoulder her head
i count the seconds that she isnt around
every single minute is a new treasure found
oh she`s my angel she`s my moments of joy
she`s my baby

she`s my love love love love
she`s my love love love love
she`s my love love love love
la la la la

in the middle of the night
i feel her holding me tight
face to face in between yea thats asleep in the night
never enough blanket but to me its alright
she can have it, she can have it all

she`s my love love love love
she`s my love love love love
she`s my love love love love
la la la la

she`s the sun in my sky
no i swear i wont shine without her
in the light of the moon
no i cant help but swoon
theres something about her
forgive me if i go on and on about her charm
something about her i dont know

she`s my love love love love
she`s my love love love love
she`s my love love love love
la la la la

*imagining* the right guy, singing this right song, with the right feel, at the right moment, OH! and right guitar playing also,important!
~YA RIGHT~~~

**slaps myself and cont "figuring" how to start revising for audit**

Pressies Post~

2008-11-02T00:47:00.006+08:00

So, as promised, I'm going to post my presents that I've received! YAY!!!

So, lets start in sequence of when I received them... *do click on the picture to enlarge*

1st and foremost, a gift from the boyfriend~

A watch from Esprit... Nice~ I Super Love it, cuz its just the ONE that I've wanted!

then... gift from my beloved IN-5 Gang... *Jing,Vya,Grace & Wen*

3rd Starbucks BOTTLE! OMG~ Cuz, I broke my 2nd one, they just know what I needed~ Awww~

then... a gift from the civil buddies~ *Heng, Alex and Alan*

My DREAM CAR! *its a model, BUT STILL! its Volkswagen Beetle OKAY?!*

then... A gift from Joanna, Chris and Jojo...

Very Very Sexy and Blingy top~~ Uwwwhhh~~~

then... A gift from a very good friend, Aylwin~ *the choc-Addict*

Its a Levi's Jeans!!!! OMG~ SUPER OMG~ So nice~

AND... Last but not least... a gift from a mixed heritage guy from Bosnia and Barbie Land... *ya,its a long story...* ............ Mr. Alvin Hartanto!

Its a Starbucks Limited Edition Notebook!!!! *I know I lied when I say I dont care Vin, but, THANKS!* =D

So... Nice kan!!!! And plus the notes, msg-es, sms-es, prayers and thoughts... from many many many many ppl... I consider that as gifts as well.. Thanks Everyone~~ Million Million Thanks... Only God can repay your kindness and thoughts, cuz like I said, I'm not born rich ba and I don't own Starbucks *sadly*...

So, this will be my last post on my twen-TEEN-one Birthday~

with the coffeeness in me,
-merlyssa-.

twen-TEEN-one Birthday!

2008-10-28T21:23:00.013+08:00

So, as for my 1st official entry... It'll be on my Twen-teen-one Birthday! Yay!

So, the night and day goes like this...

Pre-Birthday
9:30pm - Jackson msn me saying he wants me to accompany him to campus. He said something about his friends all busy and he needs to use the campus' PC to do his assignment *right*. Actually, I was super sleepy and my right eye got infection (its super red and painful ok?). So, I said not this time and he has to go alone. But, he insists and say he'll pick me up at 11+pm. Hmm... somehow, I know there's a surprise for me *not that I tidak tau malu,but it's kinda predictable* =P, so I just go with the flow. Then on 11+, while waiting for Jackson, saw Joel's car at my house picking up my hsemate,ying. Then I heard she said something about going to 'supper'. So, I said to myself "hmm,right...". Then again on my way out, I saw Jackson's civil buddies' car, going over to his house... *what a coincidence, suddenly the people that I know just have something to do, at the same time, at the same area...* then...

*me looking at J,smiling*
J: What? they're going to go my hse take something.
Me: Ya ya, I din say anything *still smiling*
J: Whatever...

1140pm - Reached campus... went to ME lab... Adrian and Sharon called from Perth... *suspected few things already cuz Jackson was on the phone every 5 mins"

12+ - J Said "ok, my groupmate done her work already, she's in G3 lab, wanna go take now..." So, headed down to G3 hesitantly... so walk walk walk... till almost reach G3... I saw smoke, with sparks of green,red,yellow and donno what colour else...

Me: yer...why got smoke wan???? scarrry....
Heng,Alan, Alex *civil buddies* and Agnes: "Happy birthday to u...happy birthday to u..... *cont' the bday song*.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!"
Me: *speechless*... what r u doing here??? *then play the bunga api with them....happily!*

Then continue walking towards G3 lab *suspect something wrong dy*.... then....I went to the last lab, the back door open, then all walk towards back door...

Me: "why dont go from front door?"
Them: "erm, go la go la..can also..."
Me: *walk into G3 lab then no one.... but all PC's are on...in powerpoint slide, but I didnt notice...then i look closely....its......*

Slides of wishes from different ppl.... *awww...touched*

I even have a choir, the conductor is in pink shirt! =P

And my cake is super BIG! like tayar the civil buddies said...

okla, put my pic la...I dont want actually...cuz i look super cincai and was in my specs... *omg* - Me cutting cake, oh and make my usual 3 wishes-

So, I have to identify each slide who do which one...Wah....really really surprise... Thanks to Jing who planned all these and the people who were there to surprise me! *touched*

Then, everyone go to my place, to eat the cake... and had "debate"... And they all went back at 3am *i think*

the happy red-eye birthday girl with her cake and coffee! *NICE*

3:40am - Finished replying FB & Fster's Bday wishes...

BIRTHDAY Day~!
9am - Awaken by the mother's call and msgs

9:30am - No electricity... so, I decided to paint my nails and play game...

11am *i think* - Ade come into my room with Starbucks paper bag and notes from friends... TADAAA~~~

Touching kan? from my classmates tho some i'm not even close with... but those cards are really personalised lor...*touched*... oh, guess how many in total??? =D - thanks again to Jing for planning all these~-

12pm - J came to my place with his 3 civil buddies and agnes *again* with a cake, a bday song and a present! I was super surprised in my cincai look again *luckily not baru-bangun's face* and omg i look so ah-ma... We went to 9-to-5 for lunch after that.

630pm - Went for dinner in Citrus... I think the food there is okla...~

the table...

Then after that we head down to Park Everly *but its not the feel we're looking for...* hahaha~ so we headed down to Mariott. Had Cheesecake and wine and picture taking... Let the picture speaks for itself~ :)

the cheesecakes and wine...

The girls...and of course, the spoiler's work~ *roll eyes*

A pic with my cake... and of course *again* with the spoiler's finger... *roll eyes again*
Funny pic... wind was blowing like crazy...was trying to save my candle... *i got muscle!!! noticed that???*

3rd birthday cake! Me: "i wish.... my wishes to be granted! Thank You..."

So, all in all... I enjoyed the night... didn't get to take lots *nice* pictures cuz my eye was freaking red that night i kinda look like a zombie... *roll eyes again kuasa 2*

Thanks to... Everyone... for making my twen-TEEN-one Birthday a memorable one!

TO... Joel - for the awesome pictures...

CSS family - for the Surprise and the cake and the wishes! *and feeding the campus' mosquitoes*

Those who came to the dinner - Thanks for your time *i know everyone is busy...but u all still made it... :'(*

Those who send meaningful sms-es,msn msg-es, msn pm-es dedicated to me for the whole day, facebook's, friendsters', prayers', the notes, beautiful presents and just thoughts! THANKS... *If I own a Starbucks Franchise, I belanja u all ba.... But kan, like i said la... IF! hahaha~ Sorry la, I'm not born rich....*

Anyways... Thanks... *crying buckets and drums of tears dy...* I super happy u all... really... Thanks!

So, last note from me...

with the coffeeness in me,
-merlyssa-.

p/s: if I have the time, I'll post up my pressies that I received in my next post... that is IF la... *exam soon baaa.......*
p/p/s: more pics available in my fb and fster soon... SOON! =D

It's official!!!

2008-10-24T18:16:00.001+08:00

Soft Opening of My 2nd Blog... *popping champaign* (the one in Eastwood is nice btw~) ;)