Forwarded

Read an interesting post that I would like to share (without permission, hope my sis doesn't mind).

A look at the H1N1 situation from a doc's P.O.V.

http://twotwoeight.wordpress.com/

More complicated than you think.
Much to consider.

More Little Boots

Definitely an artist to watch.

New single - Remedy.
Slightly cheezy but hey it's fun dance pop.

She looks like Taylor Swift and sounds like Gaga in this song.
Pretty hot combination if u ask me =)

Good Times

Wow this match up between Maria and Justine is even better than the previous one I posted.

2008 Australian Open Quarter Finals
I couldn't watch this live coz I was "serving my country" a.k.a. NS at that time.
So thank god for YouTube.

Maria's best match performance to date.



This video is the classic example of what I try to emulate in every match I play. Not going for much fancy variety (partly becoz I don't have the chops). Just clear cut hitting, topspin, almost always from the baseline, deep, side to side, based on a simple game plan.

If you have played with me, I'm sure you noticed the resemblance in my game to Maria's. (Yes I might be a lil' of a copycat)
Everything from the O.C.D. like repetition of routines to the cold stare and generally unfriendly demeanour. Oh not forgetting the noise making department. =P

I do apologize if the noise has ever caused annoyance to fellow players, BUT it's done for a purpose and certainly NEVER intended to offend or disrupt opponents.
Frankly I see no problems with it. =)

As for the whole frosty attitude, I believe it has to do with competitiveness. I realize I really hate to lose, which is why I fight for every point. And it's hard to smile or even speak to your opponent when you're trying to focus and there is so much pressure and tension.

I would like to call this my "on court alter ego". The moment the match is over, I switch back to being me. I have never once felt hatred towards the ppl I played with, it's just that during the match I'm mean and will try to destroy them. Not them as in the person, but them as in the player on the opposite side of the net.


You might think I'm psychotic after reading this. Don't worry coz I think so too hahaha =)

Paparazzi

Good morning! Rare to be blogging at this time of day.

Attended a lecture at 8. Had to crawl out of bed. Still sleepy now.
Later going for another double sports outing. Hope I'm up for it.

As u probably know, I love Gaga. Almost (but not) as much as Kylie.
Paparazzi is a great track, addictive.

If ur free watch the full length video. It's about 7 minutes long. But interesting.
Once again Gaga leads the department of being different. She copies no one. Everything about her is fresh.

And I like fresh =)

Brag

Generally I don't talk boastfully about myself or even other ppl, but I'm so excited to share this with you. So just allow a little bragging =)

Wasn't feeling cheerful for the past couple of days, so during last nite's tennis lesson I wanted to vent out some frustration. You know, lashing out at the ball.

Surprisingly that didn't happen. In fact I was relaxed and focused. Playing with an authority that was lost for quite a while. I think watching the video in my previous post inspired me to play with discipline.

Guess I'm saying I'm playing quality tennis again. I didn't realize it until I got home and started thinking about the drills and games that we did.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not showing off. I just want to share this joyful moment with u. =)
It's NOT that I'm playing at a fantastically mind blowing level, BUT for my standards, I'm playing top stuff. It's a personal best.

It's hard to explain, but I believe the ONLY person who can accurately judge our performance in whatever we do is OURSELVES. Other ppl including pros may have a lot to say, some of it are definitely true, however at the end of the day they are not us. They don't know what we go through, what goes on inside our heads.

So yeah, I know I felt pretty damn good on the court last nite =) =) =)


BTW I'm officially back in happy & healthy terms. No more bothers (for now) ;)

Remedy

A few things I like to do when feeling blue...

1. Eat, indulge.
Checked.

2. Music. There's a song for every situation.
Checked.

3. Tennis.
Er half checked.

Possibly playing tomoro but before that I'll just have to settle with watching tennis.
Watching a good match filled with vicious hitting and long rallies helps me let off some steam.

2 players I like very much. It gets intense towards the end.

The day I overslept

It only happens like... once or twice a year, and I picked the first day of my undergraduate studies to oversleep. Almost had a heart attack when I saw the time. But it's amazing how fast I can get ready, skipped breakfast though. In the end I made it with 5 minutes to spare haha =P

Lecturers are alright. My favourite has to be Intro to Statistical Reasoning. Dr.Chua reminds me of a friendly grandfather, he seems really chill so I have a feeling classes are gonna be relaxing. =)

This sem shouldn't be too stressful. Just need to stay consistent and try to avoid last minute work, even though it's almost like an inherited trait that I share with my siblings =P

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Oh and on another note I just discovered something minutes ago.
I guess u can say the truth was revealed in an unpleasant way.
At least now I know and that's better than staying blinded.
God do I feel stupid, naive.
Be careful who you trust.

I'm fine.

New In Town

Well not exactly a new town, but I am approaching a new environment so I guess it still applies.

And yes, I know I hav a slightly strange taste in music.

Little boots - dubbed the next Kylie by some. Not really in my opinion =P

Journey Continues

(Sigh. It's not easy coming up with blog post titles. Sorry for this horrible one)

Anyway orientation week is over. To be honest nothing much happened.

The first day was welcome speeches by important ppl.

The second day was course briefing, library orientation & campus tour. What I love most about the Monash library is u can bring yr bag in. Unlike Sunway library. The campus is pretty huge. Can get tired walking around the compound. The campus is modern looking, the labs are way better than the ones at Sunway. Has lots of cool equipment. Can't wait to get my hands on those hehehe =)

My timetable for this semester is alright. An average day is from 9 to 2. Except for Monday which ends at 5 =(. But I guess it isn't that bad.

Played badminton & tennis with the gang today. Even met someone new. Body breaking apart now.
Then we went for dinner at Sushi Zanmai at 1U.
Wow I'm amazed my friends can REALLY eat. It was so fun to see the food coming one after another. Eating good food is truly a pleasure for us =)

Hence I'm happy I'm pursuing a degree in Food Science & Technology. The orientation week has really enforced my decision to choose this course. This is what I want. It feels right.

Here we go

Time seems to pass by a gazillion times faster during the holidays. Or whenever you're having a blast.

Tomorrow is THE day. A new chapter in my life.... yadee yadee yadaa...... (I could go on, but I doubt u wanna hear those corny lines)

The first week should be a chilling time. Orientation.
I will try to get 'oriented' towards uni life. ;)

OK I'm ready.
Excited. A little nervous. But more excited.
Hope I make a good first impression. In my book first impressions count quite a lot.
Wish me luck. =)

Can't speak Spanish

Before that, something amazing happened today.
It's difficult to explain but I'll try.

The strap of my Adidas bag (the stringy thing that we use to adjust the length of the strap) got caught up in one of the roller wheels of my desk chair. U understand? So I tried really hard to pull it out all day, eventually I gave up. Tangled nastily. It seemed like my only option was to cut the strap into 2.

For no apparent reason I sat on the floor holding the bag, closed my eyes, saying in my heart

"If there really is a god out there, please give me the strength to pull the strap out of the roller."

After that I tried again and what do you know, the strap came out, in one complete piece. No damage.

Call me superstitious or crazy, but it felt like a miracle at that instant. Plus I'm not that religious. This has restored and strengthened my faith that there truly is a greater power out there watching over us.
Super cool.

Anyway, Kylie is looking great lately. She performed at MTV Day 2009 in Spain recently. Her skin is glowing. Seriously.
She performed a duet with a famous Spanish artist. NO CLUE what the song is about, but I appreciate her effort in learning Spanish lyrics. =)

Confession

I'm alive. (in cynical tone)

It's amazing how things can change in one day. The negative effects of the meds seem to have vanished. And I got my prescription sorted out. Yay.

Federer wins Wimbledon. Amazing final. Roddick was unexpectedly good.
Williams sisters dominate the tournament AGAIN. Safina was a letdown AGAIN.

Went to Monash today to settle registration stuff. But there's more paper work to settle. Orientation next Monday. Am I nervous? Definitely. New environments can make or break a person. It depends on how u play ur cards. Luck too. I hope to kick off on a good note.


Lately the urge to blog is waning. Don't know why.

And I have a confession to make.
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U ready?

I'm addicted to Sims 3. It's a new game released last month and I'm thoroughly hooked. One nite I stayed up until 3am playing it. It's getting unhealthy. I need self control.

"Obsession is a dangerous state of mind" - Kylie Minogue

Frustration

The title says it all.

The road to recovery isn't easy.

The antibiotics is stronger than I thought, causing discomfort to my stomach. It kinda feels like a swirling sensation.
But this is the least of my worries.

There's a problem with the amount prescribed to me, in other words there isn't enough for the full course. I tried going to the pharmacy(s), but they only sell a different variation to the one I'm eating. So I'm unsure whether I can mix these 2 meds together, and even more confused about the dosage becoz the one I just bought is supposedly stronger. The last thing I want is complications of a drug overdose.

Confusion combined with a sense of helplessness and the fact that time is running out is stressing me out. The meds have to be taken consecutively for a week to be successful, but one of the antibiotics is only sufficient for 3 days.

It seems like I have no other choice but to go see the doc again.

Unexpected Results

Remember I was saying I had a gut feeling that the thing bothering my stomach is not H. pylori?

Well my gut was wrong.
(so much for my career in fortune telling)

Went to the doc to see the test result and it's POSITIVE for Helicobacter pylori.
I did some research and if you wanna know what this infection is:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helicobacter_pylori

Apparently it contracts during childhood, no wonder I have been ill for so many years.

I'm really glad.
Finally the diagnosis is correct, I can seek medication now and hope to get well soon. =)