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23 February 2010

22.02.2010

As days passed, try to conclude what I've done lately, then I found out most of 'em are useless. Here's a list of 'em, have 'fun' knowing more about me :)

a) Work! Schedules are set few weeks earlier, no changes are available so I'm stick to it! Good news is, I finally got my first partner card (where Malaysia is damn 'kiam siap' in giving me one)! It works like a debit card exclusively for Starbucks and guess what, this green green card authorized me a 30% discount on all products! Weeeeee~

As mentioned, "LOVE WHAT YOU DO" - I mentioned earlier in the previous post, I simply love the Pounds, some people perhaps :D

b) My handicraft! Check these out, I made these out of boredom, simply because I dislike the oyster card's casing! Green card holder is for Fishy, hope she at least likes it :s And the mushies, am trying to do like the Maple mushroom but it seems to me... Not so ;p
First time using 'blanket stitch', some mistakes on it :O

I know it's not that obvious but it's the 'iPod apple' =x
And that's the application in iPhone!
Cute!
c) Gong Xi Fatt Cai! Unfortunately, I can't get involved this year in Tawau, obviously, my family misses me ;) Had a video call with them! Best wishes to all! Also special thanks to Queenny, love the card, it means a lot to me :) And Carian, thank you for all the hearts and kisses!

3D! Gong Xi Gong Xi!

Carian's handwritting!
d) Weather forecasting! Staying here in UK, one of the most irritating part is the weather. I'm all time on the forecast just to prevent myself from being frozen up! After all, Spring is approaching and finally there's a sign of it! (even just for that one day!)

Look at the dark shadow of mine! Miss the Sun...

e) It's Valentines! Not my turn this round as well :s As we're far apart, celebrating is not possible! But check these out, look at what my friend got: Gorgeous! (just to share this :)

Christopher! 真有你的！XD
These are BIG! And Cute *~*

OK! So far for now, guess my life ain't that boring!? You might not realize, there's non stated above is related to my coursework! :D Well, think I'll just set aside everything, yea EVERYTHING and get myself into studies seriously (hopefully...)

Adios people, Gong Xi Fatt Cai again!

xoxo
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16 February 2010

'The' UK!

I have been receiving messages from friends, asking me "How's UK?" First of all, thank you people for concerning, they're simply warm and caring :)

Well this question ever came into my mind few years back, was wondering people flying out of the country to study, "How could it be, when it's my turn...?" There it is I'm now in Oxford! For not having much of luck, sh*ts always happen to me, having said that staying here, beside having the beatiful scenery, peaceful and slow pace of lifestyle, other than that, UK - is simple and nothing much to talk about.

**Please be informed that this is just my personal opinion and in fact, Experiences I encountered throughout these few months.

Before departing, 2 issues first came to my mind: Can I cope with the weather there? AND; How serious will the discrimination issue be? Proudly present, I'm a Malaysian, having being discriminated is never a problem! BUT? As far as you concern, Oxford, is so called a 'Smart' or 'Educated' place to live in, and what I'm going to tell you about, it is actually not, as great as you think!

Ever we (all time hanging out friends) went shopping, a woman was mad at us for no reason, and bang us with trolley! People were cutting our queue for ONLY God knows why they can still pretend, as if we're not in the line. They were talking to the air, while expecting that you can hear about the content. Why so? Cause for God's sake, they dislike your face but still need to talk to you, no choice but to speak to the 'air' instead.

Incident happened to another friend of mine, having people stop their car, scrolling down the window and said: "You smelly asian..." To be frank, you're the one who always rush out from house without showering or washing face.

I was asking why Malaysia never sets policy, hopefully the earth will circulate smoothers, I was wrong. When UK comes to policy, it never comes to an end! This is what happen all the time to me, when I was expecting parcels. "I'm sorry I can't deal with it, please allow a 48-hour investigation and we'll get back to you ASAP." In fact, I seriously waited for don't know how many '48-hour' and at the end of the day, the parcel went missing. I still prefer the phrase I always use in Pos Malaysia - "Kak/ Bang, boleh tolong tak? Nak tanya je tapi tak nak queue la....."

Why am I so into Starbucks? Seriously, you're working for the sake of Pounds, why not love it as you're wasting time hate it?

We were waiting time passes for our movie, went in McD for a drink, youngster was throw french fries at us, hitting old ladies in the WC, shouting and yelling like no body's business, walking 'kaki ayam' on the street! Obviously, these are none of my business, but hello? It happened in Oxford, and the fries thrown were aiming us!

"I love UK!" Hell no, when people says that, simply because they get to hang out with the right people, ignoring all these shits! Well I was being convinced that UK is lovely, why not trying to love it? Please trust me when I say I did, and it doesn't work. The more I don't care, the more obvious they're going to do shits to you. Will you still be positive, when your parcel went missing? When people intentionally attack you? When drivers close the bus door leaving you outside the bus, not letting you in? When problems occurred and called up, they ask you to call them back next week? What more to say?

This is life.

Be positive people, shits happen. What to do to deal with it?

"Eat it lah.....!"








Adios!
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08 February 2010

To Draw, To Love, To Show!

It's another week now in Feb, a month ago we were just celebrating new year, anyway, I really do hope time flies faster!

It had been 3 months plus in Starbucks, to be frank I'd been trying hard to let them know I can draw, at least 'beautify' their sign board! Finally I got the chance! Check these out:-

A start of new week! We're currently brewing Verona, full-bodied, full aroma coffee :)


Another piece of sign board: - Sulawesi: Having it Bold, Herbal and Earthy.

Mr. Yong (former art teacher:), guess I didn't let you down, I'm now drawing for Starbucks Oxford! Well at least the mix and match of the colors are not going wrong, main and minor characters are propotionate! Actually proud of my works even though they ain't great :D

Mr. Jeff's class tomorrow, so I think that's all for now! Adios people ;)

p/s: Please anyone post the AEC Tawau recording online (on 07/02 - 9pm, AEC)!!!
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01 February 2010

Me, and Starbucks!

Just got back from work, another tired working day! Well, I'm going to share some experiences of mine, bits and dots 'bout Starbucks!

Got this job, lucky or not it's your say, but so far for me, it's alright. What did I gain? Experiences, friendship, ups and downs, most importantly, the 'Pounds'!

At first, I can't cope with it. It's all about politics! When you're an Asian, you got nothing much, but to prove that you really can do it! I did it. Trust me, I'm good *evil*!

I met Salvatore, an Italian tough guy! Best regional manager of year 2008, not someone that you can mess around, when you lost something, even the tidy little elastic from the pump, you're pleaded guilty with death sentence! :D After all these while, I got a phrase from him: "Neeyaa, you're good! You're an exception!" I'm glad. My hard works, besides being paid, they're all being appreciated.

Karolina from Poland, Miriam from Spain, Dina from Greece, Anda from the UK, would like to thank you ladies here, for guiding me, for trusting me, and now being a friend to me, forgetting the post you and I are in. Aaron from Australia, Monica from Poland, Lucy from China, thank you for backing me up all the time when I did mistakes.

I run the till, make the coffee, tea and blended frap, wipe the walls, machines, casing... Tiring but enjoying 'em to the fullest. Can't describe the passion of it in words, to know more? Drop by Cornmarket St. Starbucks, and you'll see the flow, the passion, the laughter, hidden 'politics' and more! It's not just about the beverages!

Not much of pictures taken but, this is me with the very owned apron :)



Starbucks promoting RED charity!











Back to the 'Starbucks' apron :)






Ciao Ciao people!

p/s: Personally, I miss the Green Tea Latte from MY, there's none here in UK :/

Happy Month-sary Darling! Miss you, tons....
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29 January 2010

Jambo!

Down to earth, got my mood set aside, of course, it's after few days of struggling.

A class to attend tomorrow, 9am this time round, hope my mind will go damn clear while the mighty lecturer speaks!

Well, it's new year, there won't be a brand new me, as I'm always myself. Just that as years fly, I change the masks of mine, to suit the environment to the fullest.

Received couple of messages from friends, thank you. For dropping by and says hi, for supporting, for comforting, for not having me feeling alone. You as flowers, bright and shine, as strength for me to carry on.
Thank you darling, for listening to all my craps and nonsence, I couldn't ask for more. Love you. Thank you mom and dad, after all these, it's still always both of you. Love you both.

Happy Schooling everybody! I'm on with my mask-of-the-smiling-face to class tomorrow.

Adios!

p/s: I'm so in love in sewing now, looking for short courses, not so soon but I really need one!
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26 January 2010

我

你知道吗，我吸的每一口气，做的每一件事，甚至活着的每一刻，都是为了你？

我自问我付出的不多，可是总不比别人少。

从小到大，你总是告诉我，我不是聪明的，所以要比别人努力。每时每刻我都记得，你对我的教诲。
我不要求，因为我知道我不可以。没有人会理会，没有人会关心，因为我要的并不是他们所要的。所以我知足。

我不敢要钱，因为我知道，从小我就是负担。就算没钱了，我都不会出声，甚至偷公公的零钱，一分一毫的存起来，下课还可以买碗面。

我工作，因为我知道，政府贷款的申请我失败了，负担就更重了。你给我的钱，就只足够还房租，买课本，还有一两个星期的食物。

我读书，因为我知道，你不想我被欺负，要做个能干的人。我不喜欢读书，更不会读法律，根本没有想过，要离开家人到英国求学。

从小到大，我只会哭泣，我会怨天怨地，为什么已经没有爸爸了，我被打被骂，你都不保护我。在家里每一个人冤枉我，打我骂我，我除了忍，就是忍。

朋友们都很羡慕我，羡慕我的坚强，我的独立。我知道我不是，睡觉之前，我都以泪洗脸，醒来过后，又是一样的过日子。

我知道，生活是现实的，是要面对的。以往哭哭啼啼的日子，我不要了。没有人知道我的过去，没有人知道我的内心，更没有人认识“苏女雅”了…

在别人面前，我总是笑脸迎人，解决问题的强人，很好的领队。我很努力，可是我没有炫耀，不代表我的隐藏，是无所谓的。

答应你了，我不会让你失望，我又再犯了，对不起。

我的失败，并不是因为我怕输，是因为，我又再次让你失望了。

我总是被人骂，工作被人歧视，被人指指点点，我都撑下去，因为我知道，我一定要努力。

在你心目中，我是最好的吗？我努力吗？

做不到你所求的，我后悔，已是于事无补了…

请你相信我，我真的尽力了。我没有弟弟本领，会讨你开心，更没有妹妹伶俐，一学就上手了。

我想要你知道，我是我，我并不坚强，并不独立，很脆弱，遇到瓶颈就会哭泣，就会跌倒，伤口会很深，需要很久的时间，才能痊愈。

我并不本事，一切都是装的，装出来，是为了让你安心的…

我还是以前的“爱哭包”，没有变过…
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17 January 2010

Boredom

What a long long long and long holiday. After our trip to Paris and Rome, we stepped feet on Oxford, and there's nothing else to do except for slacking!

As for me, my shift was on Monday, Saturday and Sunday, other than that? I'm stuck with my internet, or mostly my favorite shows! Look at what I've done to my 3-month usage of plastic bags!






This is 'Before'...









This is 'After'... Ain't it look better now ;)



As a matter of fact, there's something wrong with the weather here! Just because of that, my parcel from dear Grace was delayed day by day! Anyway, I managed to get my gift thanks to my flatmate ;) Let me show show~





It's Lipstick from Grace, Givenchy~
Thank you Sweetie!



Nothing much to do, we hang out, get home and sleep, hang out again! Well I'm trying to do something more... Will update you next time then :)

Adios!

p/s: Happy Birthday Hwan Synn!! Have a Great one and All the Best onwards! ♥
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