I Slipped Into Reverie.

If I Say You’re The One.

lianne2812 — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:07:25 +0000

You deliver at the best moments,
inspire at the worst times and
show me regret when I really don’t need it.
But you change, you teach, you greet,
you give another chance each new day.
To be my best; whether to stall, walk or run one step closer to my dream.

You’ve taught me to learn and when I think I know it all, each day there’s something new to learn.
You’ve taught me to reach my goals and when I think I’ve reached it, each day there’s another obstacle waiting for me to overcome.
You’ve taught me to teach and when I feel completely reluctant, each day there’s someone in need of help.
You’ve taught me to walk and when I think I’ve mastered the act, each day there’s a need to run and rush.

I keep trying to get ready, but I will be when the time comes.
I keep trying to catch up, but I will get there when the time comes.
I keep trying to change, but I will remain till the time comes.
I keep trying to hide, but I will be invisible till the time comes.

Let that time come each day to grasp something new, to deliver something good, to achieve something drastic and reach for a new goal.
Let life happen.

inspired by Fame.

something different, something personal. xoxo

Oh wait, yet another assignment!

lianne2812 — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:45:32 +0000

Two marketing assignments, endless late nights has made me very very sleep deprived. And grumpy. But I’m finally done with them, i think. For today, I can rest for the next 12 hours before I need to begin on some accounting assignment which i don’t even have the question to. University, it kills sometimes.

So, I just received a very precious item today. A few cards and IDs went missing last week whilst my parents were here but I managed to get them back. Everything except the bank card. So you can imagine what I received in mail which made me real happy today It’s pink too. Immacool.

Amongst other things, I think today I have possibly learnt the true meaning of “language barriers” and cultural difference. Not going into too much detail though. I might say something offensive (yet again). Basically, I’ve been getting to know this really nice guy from Kuwait but I might have slipped by saying something offensive (religion-wise, whoopsie), and I’m not too sure if things are looking up at the moment. I’ve apologised of course, but the only way of actually talking is to see him online? I hate being left in the unknown sometimes. I suppose I can only wait and hope to be forgiven! It was my bad, my instincts started bugging me just as I hit send. Wish it’d had warned me earlier! Gee, I’m also starting to realise too that virtual friendships are very difficult. But I suppose it makes up for the fact that we can keep in touch no matter where we are in the world. But nothing replaces face-to-face encounters I must say. As they say, we can only try… and hope it works out for the best!

I have yet to hear from Intercontinental Sydney in regards to my job, and I hate to admit it but I am slightly concerned! Russell says to wait till mid-april and since I don’t have any contacts whatsoever, I’m going to have to listen to him, I think. I could call them, but I have to give them so processing time or something like that? Who knows, I’ll just learn to be patient. Haha :S

Oh, by the way, I am officially addicted to Facebook. It’s horrible! Goodnight x

Good times, Great people, Awesome stuff.

lianne2812 — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:53:38 +0000

After a week, I’m back in the tiny room I originally came from. Must say, I’ve missed the comforts of the four walls, small yet spacious room and its simplicity quite a bit. Yes, that is probably weird. And I’ve bonded so much with my computer over the past week it’s been quite creepy. From the major accounting assignment which pretty much killed all my brain cells, to being addicted to poker and online shopping, it’s fair to say my computer’s the new best friend. Oh, combined with all the movies I’ve got and plan to watch them on my computer, we’re going to be BFFs for life. MBP & I Ha ha. I think I’m turning insane, have a desperate need to go out soon. Or I’m going to rot. Like, seriously. Gossip Girl is still amazing, I’m loving each character (and their clothes of course) more each episode. I refuse to continue with Episode 12 because I know I’d have to wait once I reach 14 and it gets slightly frustrating! It’s odd, I understand. I realised, I’ve been talking about everything relating to my computer, emphasising the idea of needing to go out real soon. Somebody, take me out please!

I’ve had an amazing week of good food and good wine, combined with good company? I dare not complain, it was awesome. Families always have a good time when they come together, especially when everyone’s separated. I’m determined to make things stay this way, despite the obvious fact that I’m growing up and I’ve got plans of my own, ie travelling. I’m trying to decide on saving up money, setting up a fund solely dedicated for traveling purposes. I need to get organised if I’m going to be serious about this massive event after my graduation (oh yes, I am determined to graduate!). I’ve got high hopes for this plan, and I’ll do anything to make sure it’ll work. Especially since I get awfully jealous as to when people talk about their traveling, hmph!

Maurie & Eve is probably my new love. Their collections are spot-on, dresses are chic and unique, prices are pretty ohmygod too (unfortunately). But quality clothes means quality pricing, i think? Haha. I want to be a personal shopper, there’s just this great feeling about shopping for others, making them look good without spending any of your own money. Of course, saying that, it’s not as easy as I’ve imagined it to be. Lolitta – it sounds quite weird, but take a look. Pretty good designs, reasonable pricing, can’t beat those types of online stores. People ask me sometimes, why don’t you just do real-life shopping. I think I’ve found an answer to it – Adelaide. Its size, the city – where everyone gathers, you’re bound to see two people in the same outfit. And I may sound completely shallow, but I hate it, with a passion. And since everyone buys the same thing, wears it to the same place (Rundle Mall), shopping on Rundle itself has became a lesser option for me. Whereas the chances of turning up in a similar outfit when it was bought online? Way slimmer

Usual (boring) topics aside, I’m in the process of making a video! It’s pretty amateur – actually. try “definitely”, but it’s basically about events & happenings of my six months in Adelaide. I must take note to take videos whenever I go out now. Then you get to crop sections out, fit it in with something else, the entire process is long and tiring, but slightly fun! Oh, and since I haven’t been going out, thus. no pictures. How lame! But just wait. I need my mojo back. An event. will probably perk me up again!

First time I’m writing in the day (sunlight), quite an achievement I must say!

(picture of the night – as if you can’t tell already)

Basically, Jon spent his birthday being cakeface-smashed, downing 10 shots of tequila (did not reach 20!), bonded with his toilet bowl and his housemate (refer to picture) and enjoyed a hangover. What a way to turn 20!

The Post Without A Title

lianne2812 — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:57:46 +0000

So the month of March has been an exciting one, beginning with the commencement and the family and the gross pile of assignments I just want to leave aside each day. Things are moving fast, they’re moving forward, and I’m pacing myself to try to keep up. I’ve experienced a week with less than a dollar (or rather 3 days), could barely survive. Needed a bit of moolah from Diana, but I’ve been through it. And it’s freakishly difficult let me tell you. Try it once in your life. A dollar a week Considering all your expenses have been paid for i.e. telephone bills, rent and that sort of shit!

Poker has been higly addictive, keeping me awake till wee hours of the morning. It’s not even real money, I don’t know how I’m stressing about it! Perhaps I just want to make my first million. If not reality, why not virutal aye? Ha ha. So, I’m living the life with the family at the moment, had an average dinner at Kopitim today, Malaysian-style. Had like four of my closest friends in Adelaide join us, it was awesome. Good times, good laughs!

So, aside that, I bought a new pair of flats today. Still in need of plenty of items though. Like, a leather jacket, okay… not in need. I want, to cure my desires! Shopping desires. And I need a bag. And of course, a new purse! I found a website, GOSH – yes, online shopping site, but it’s so amazing. The clothes. I could look at them for like 5hours and not get bored! Quite reasonable too. If you were a working person earning heaps of moolah! I saw an amazing dress I’m going to purchase for the mommy – she deserves it!

Oh man. I have to sleep (computer battery dying!)

Another Reason to Dress Up and Drink!

lianne2812 — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:01:24 +0000

Admittedly, it’s been a pretty hectic week for myself. Not that I’m sure of what I’ve been doing. But I know, it’s time for me to turn into Little Miss Hermit. I should create one of those tees myself, and parade it around the house. Which leads to my house mate’s arrival. Man, she’s so awesome and so nice. When I first requested for a random housemate in Uni-Lodge, I must admit I had my excitement and doubt at equal levels. But I’ve been waiting for arrival since January. I suppose it’s a nice change to come back and have someone at the house. And oh my god, she cooked for me. It was a simple meal but it was so awesome. I must be so lucky! Ha ha.

I got an interview with the Intercontinental Sydney! It’s still a work in progress, but I’ve really got my fingers crossed for this one. I suppose I’ll elaborate when I manage to confirm and finalise everything. But I’m so excited, and pumped for the possibilities.

Anyways, I’m really tired so this is going to be short. Yesterday was commencement and nothing short of a fun-filled night. A basic night of girls taking hours to play dress-up and guys taking minutes to suit up. I’ve been waiting for that day, trying to lower my expectations of it each day but when it finally came, it was great! Ha ha. Basically, it was the formal procedures, and oh yes, apparently I scored an award. It was quite surprising since I wasn’t informed prior to the ceremony, and of course they had to use my horrendous resume photo! How embarrassing! My mind was playing games with me during the walk to stage, it went like this “your resume photo ha ha. your resume photo ha ha”. If you’ve seen my resume photo, you’d know why. Lol.

I want to leave the picture big so people can take a good look and remember that this is how i actually look now! Ha ha. And demolish the resume photo look. So after the awards, they had an open bar. How do you resist an open bar?! Well, Mel was basically my only friend for this. I swear, skulling champagne (sparkling wine actually) and orange juice is not my ideal way of getting drunk but it had to do. So, of course, by the end of the 2 hour open bar session, I was as red as humanly possible! Trust alcohol to work my blood stream fast!

Jonnyboy!

Possibly the coolest lecturer around town!

Alcohol effect, how unflattering!

To be honest, I don’t remember all these till I saw the photos up this morning. Ha ha!

Then. The after-party,

David David David.

We were both pretty gone by then! Awesome stuff.

My best friends

Pictures short, we had fun. It was an asian fest you could expect yourself to have fun in. Ha ha.

Not to mention a really cute bartender who was so nice! I dare not post his picture up. Lol.

Goodnight xo

Fashion, Gossip, Shopping – OMG.

lianne2812 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:54:41 +0000

Shopping. I think I have a major shopping problem, and I’m not even kidding. It’s like every day I have this great desire to purchase something, whether off the racks of a store, through the Internet, by any means of getting hold of a clothing item. It’s starting to scare me, because I’m wasting so much money and becoming (slightly) materialistic! I think this is the first year I’m spending more on clothes shopping than on food. I need help, I know I do. But it’s so fun! Shopping makes everything better,

Just like Chuck Bass and Gossip Girl. Ha ha. I felt so sick today, after the puking and head-spinning. Took a nap, woke up and felt better immediately after I started my Gossip Girl series. Season 3 is awesome, I don’t know and don’t bother to understand how people get sick of it. The clothes, the fashion, the boys, the girls, everything makes the show so perfect. Even their manipulative ways of life sometimes. I’m just a sucker for all these things. I found an online website which does wholesaling from China, they makes Gossip Girl outfits, but at a much lower cost. Yes, tempting. Shit.

Anyways, I did some life-reviewing (that’s such a good thing to call it!) today. I am determined to graduate, finish up this hospitality degree as soon as possible, which does include the need of passing everything. And then, I might just get into a few internships in other career lines like Public Relations, Entertainment Marketing etc. to get a feel of what I really want as a career. Who knows, I might just return back to hospitality and know that it’s what I’ve really been wanting to do all along. Or I might discover something else completely different, and accept that change!

Not to forget my traveling. It’d probably be the most important, but I have to get money for that. Which means I’ll have to work heaps. And this lazy attitude of mine at the moment is getting me nowhere. Impressive! I need a rich person to save me! Please!

Goodnight xo

Uncertainty, Eating Habits and the Mega French Language!

lianne2812 — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:18:36 +0000

Whilst I’m trying to figure how to improve on my sleeping patterns, I’ll be blogging at 4 in the morning. I think it’s probably because it’s the only time I feel free, at ease to blog. So the weekend, the interview, the French have or are coming to an end Seriously, and summer is over. That causes great depression sometimes. I can’t believe it’s March, time is passing too fast.

Uncertainty. It keeps you up at night, makes your palms all sweaty, adding a little stress with the entire thought constantly at the back of your mind. That’s exactly how I felt after today’s interview. It was difficult, to be honest. All those behavioural questions really got my head spinning. After all, my brain hasn’t swung that way for the past year. Oh well, i suppose it’s over and I’m in no position to change or take back anything I said. And I had a good talk with my mom and dad about it, I suppose we’ll just have to see how things work out. Hopefully it’s for the best, but if not, at least I tried my best? Ha ha.

I’ve been having pretty good weekends, surprisingly. Each week there’s a new set of pictures to be posted up on the net. It’s quite exciting, but this will probably come to a halt pretty soon seeing as I am so far behind with assignments. They feel so far away yet I know they’d come hit me right back within the week. I’ll feel the pressure soon, and with my parents coming, I’ll have to sort my time management issues out. Work-life balance, so called. Hmph.

Eating Habits. Mine have been horrible in Adelaide, I’m quite sure my stomach is completely messed up. With irregular times, irregular food etc, I need to start eating properly. Maybe when my housemate gets back we’ll start cooking together. Lol that would be interesting to see. I’m keen to see what’ll unfold. And she’s back soon, which is quite exciting. Living with a stranger, cool deal.

For the record, I’m going to make sure this time next year that I’ve got the whole French Language down. Now, I just have to look for cheap lessons!

Flashdance – HQ

Northern Lights & Nights Out with Ivan & Mathieu!

Nights! Lunch with … lecturers?!

Port Style.

lianne2812 — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:41:43 +0000

It’s funny how I’m blogging at 4 in the morning with a pizza-filled stomach after coming home from APH and Red Square. Another night with Port crew, and another smile. Though I had to deal with this drunk asian chick falling over 20 times and refusing to go home, along with a rather shitty DJ, it was a good day. I’m very worried about commencement day, of another person having the same dress as me. The chances are pretty low, but then again, it might just happen. I bought it from Forever New, maybe I should do a Facebook post warning others not to wear the same dress as me!

I’m knackered, and I really need sleep. So I’m going to keep this pretty short and say bye now, will have a genuinely long post tomorrow

Of Special Moments, (slight)Stress and Surroundings

lianne2812 — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:11:13 +0000

Heavy, solid food at 2.30 am is not my ideal finish to a night. I’m desperately trying to keep myself awake because it’d be so unhealthy to lie down and fall asleep, as tempting as it might be . Ha ha. I had quite a stressful day to be honest, busy and filled with activities again. But it turned out to be a pretty good night with the Frenchies – Ivan & Mathieu. I love French language, it’s so romantic. The sound of it at least. And, of course, posh sounding.

But overall, it was a pretty full-on day, with placement department informing me of a scheduled interview on Monday. I’m pretty nervous about that to be honest! I have no idea why. I’d better get on with looking up about IHG and Intercontinental Sydney. I’m going to work even harder to close this deal and impress the lady over the interview! God-willing, I know I’ll make it there Now, I just have to spend the weekend convincing myself to believe and have confidence! Oh. And for once, I need to try to not look sleepy or tired.

It was the Adelaide Northern Lights in town today, till April actually. It’s so pretty, watching the lights being projected and changing colours like every 5 minutes on buildings. Di and I were just laying down on the grass, watching the lights and checking out the beautiful moon when I had one of those moments again. The moments which I really savour, when I let go of everything, think of nothing and in my head, all it’s saying is, “Life is too easy”.

I can’t really explain it through words, but it’s an amazing feeling. It’s just like reaching a point where you’re unaware of things surrounding you, completely carefree, zoning out from the world and actually focusing on your happy moment. Ha ha. I get it a lot on beaches, night times etc. It’s awesome and I never want to lose it. Because life already brings in so much stress, sometimes it’s good to let it all out.

Rediscovery, Reaching and Rewards

lianne2812 — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:41:37 +0000

What a busy day! It felt like one of those days where I accomplished so many things but if someone were to ask me what I did, I’d be like, ” Uhh, nothing?” Ha ha. I got my commencement things sorted out, only a bag left to get. Helped Gabs, Bo and Diana out with their choices. I’m finally spending a day in tonight, savoring some alone down time. The last week has been quite crazy to be honest. But I’ve learnt so much, not in educational sense, more about life I reckon.

I understand I’ve been out a whole lot compared to before, but at the same time, I’ve spent lots of time thinking. I’m not sure what about, but there’s just so many things I’ve rediscovered this year. For instance, the simple things of appreciating others, realising what dreams can really mean, being part of a family outside my real family etc. It might be hitting the edge of being strangely deep, but I’ve learnt to realise what friendships really mean. I’m slowly beginning to accept changes, accept personalities, cultures and everything else.

I’ve always been a person who never finishes anything. Like, I would be so excited to start something and get bored halfway through. It’s happened a few times with my degree as well. With LCB. I don’t feel motivated like last year at all, but I’m pushing on. Because ultimately, I do know it’s what I want to do. It’s just this attitude of mine, which I can’t help. I just need to remember that finishing something is as important as starting anything.

On a lighter note (not entirely lighter), I sent my application for IHG via e-mail today. And to be honest, my heart was pounding slightly while I was doing so. I was nervous, over the internet. Ha ha. Imagine an interview, oh my god Hopefully I get a reply from him soon, whether or not I’d get a chance!

The week is coming to an end. I’ve learnt what it’s like to be carefree again, I’ve learnt what it’s like to be a university student, I’ve learnt more about different cultural lifestyles, I’ve learnt about friends, I’ve learnt about acceptance, conversions …. Simply, I’ve learnt about life. Ha ha. Cliche, but true.

And, I just want to learn more

These two pictures are quite significant to me for some reason. Strange analogy but the pole kind of symbolizes me? And I love the greenery displayed right at the back. It reminds me of hitting check points in my life. Apparently a pole equals check points now. Lol.

I just love the beauty and effort of editing photos. I love it.

Good night xo