where is the resemblance?

Miss Hong Kong 2008

Winner: Edelweiss Cheung

Please tell me where is the resemblance to me? Where?

People 10 times if not 100 times prettier than me...insult her say by saying I look like her? I of course feel very flattered la...say me look like the girl who won Miss HK lol!

But seriously, please drop comments as to whether you see any resemblance!

for your entertainment

As most of you would have guessed, I chose Dress #1 to wear during my graduation/convocation/commencement.

My T Tahari Sleveless Color-Block Dress

I was so proud of the fact that I bought it for $85 after discounts that applied when I got the Macy's credit card. Sooooooo proud. Although, the dress is a gift from mr. boyfriend's mom and I need not be too concerned about the cost of the dress. Still. There's always the thrill of thinking that you've gotten a good deal or bargain.

In between all the traveling and moving back home with bits and pieces of my "past" life strewn all over, I totally forgot that the Macy's credit card had a completely different payment date than all the other store credit cards that I have (and I have quite a few!).

I realized it on the day of the payment itself but the way payment for credit card bills work, you can't pay on the day itself. The bank only processes it the day after. So, technically, I was one lousy measly day late, although I paid on the deadline.

And we all know what credit card companies do when that happens--I now have to pay $25 extra for "late" payment.

So after all the hassle of getting the Macy's credit card and everything (I even bought the same dress online in case it was cheaper that way and I had to return it in the stores...woe be me!), the dress ended up costing exactly how much it would have without the discount from the credit card application.

The stupid things I do...*sigh*

for this week...

...I'm going to be in KL!

Helloooooo to shopping!!

Coincidentally, it's the Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival 2008!!!

*triple exclamation mark*

July 5th - Sept 1st, 2008

Didn't it used to be only a month long?

Many sales and special events going on so definitely check out their website!

I'm surprised there's even a website!

*smiling gleefully at the mere idea of shopping*

yes, i graduated

On June 14, 2008 at the University of Chicago,

I GRADUATED.

Kesian the people who have to stand there and hold the banners for us to take pictures!

I am officially no longer a student. No more classes, no more exams.

mr. boyfriend and I, both graduates of the Class of 2008.
Apparently, mr. boyfriend gave up the idea of studying abroad so that we wouldn't have to be apart during the school year *tear*

Read: No more U of C, no more friends, no more Chicago.

Vincci, Hannah & I...no more weekly lunches together! One in Chicago, one in LA and one in Malaysia...

On a day that is supposed to celebrate my success and achievement over the past 4 years (though, it was not really a question of whether I'll be able to graduate at the end of the 4 years), I cannot help but feel that there was nothing to celebrate about. The chapter of my life in Chicago had ended and there was definitely NOTHING to be happy about.

On my march out from Harper Quad...first exit as a graduate

My way of life is no longer my way of life.

Maggie, my roomie for the past 2 years and now ex-roomie =(

I have never felt so lost in my life.

* * * * * * * * * *

It seemed not too long ago when 4 Malaysians embarked on their journey from Malaysia to Chicago.

3 girls and 1 guy--all graduates of the Physical Science Division

Now, we have all graduated.

The Northwestern peeps who surprised me at convocation!

I now have a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Chemistry.

But I have lost everything else that I gained en route to holding that degree in my hands.

i'm back...

Hi folks,

Sorry about the long hiatus. There has been a major upheaval and shift in my way of life in the past 2 weeks and I have been physically and mentally drained to write about what happened as well as restricted in my access to the internet/my blog. My apologies.

Long story short (for now), I have "relocated" my life back to Malaysia. My four years in the US somehow feels like a dream now, surreal and unbelievable. My worldly possessions were torn away from me, trashed and will be long forgotten as I pack up my life into 5 huge suitcases, 2 carry-ons and 2 boxes.

But seriously, how does one pack up 4 years of her life and throw away some parts of that 4 years?

How does one deal with so many sudden changes in life all happening at once?

Oh, and also--saying goodbye to mr. boyfriend and saying hello to LDR.

I have yet to have a good long cry and a good long thinking/pondering of my state of mind towards my state of living.

Nonetheless, I'm back.

mom and dad

yes, the parents are here.

when finals and school is officially OVER

Senior Week 2008

The University of Chicago
June 4th-14th

Chicago White Sox Game

I have never been to a baseball game and I do not understand baseball at all. Come Sunday afternoon, we seniors boarded yellow school buses and were on our way to U.S. Cellular Field to watch my very first baseball game!

Chicago White Sox won the World Series Championship in 2005 and the whole city of Chicago celebrated! They last won in...1906 & 1917. LOL.

Chicago White Sox VS. Minnesota Twins

VS.


U.S. Cellular Field

It was HOT and SUNNY when we boarded the bus and when we arrived at U.S. Cellular Field.



After we bought food and went to the stands, it was drizzling. And in 5 minutes, it was freaking POURING!!!



We were all drenched like a "falling soup chicken" ("luo tang ji"). A couple of my girlfriends decided to leave in the pouring rain as I waited with the boys. Yeah, one of the boys. Well, I wasn't going to miss my last chance to watch a baseball game!



The base was quickly covered to protect the sand as people were scrambling for cover.



After an hour of heavy pouring rain, it miraculously stopped.

THE GAME IS STILL ON.

Whew, for a moment, I thought I was not going to be able to watch a baseball game after all.

The unveiling of the base took some time. The little men in black came out and pulled the cover off in unison to get rid of the rain water. Then they pulled the cover in the other direction again to roll it up properly. Then they scattered sand around the base in a very pretty pattern =p.



Note the neon yellow dots of people amongst the audience?

They're the...food and drinks people.

I believe that most of the revenue from a baseball game (or any sports events like basketball, football etc.) come from OVERPRICED food and drinks. We are not allowed to bring in any food or drinks (and they have security people to check that!) so they can charge whatever they want to.

Meet the Margarita Man:

Yes, that's margarita he's carrying. He wears a badge that says "Margarita $6.95". He checks your ID (because you have to be over 21 to drink in the US. Lame.) and then he squirts margarita into a cup for you.

Meet the Beer Man:

OK, he's not very exciting because he just lugs bottles of beers around to sell. But kesian him, have to carry the heavy beer up the stairs and down the stairs of the stands.

Minnesota Twins batted first. Then the Chicago White Sox.



Then in the 2nd inning (out of 9 innings), Nick Swisher from the Chicago White Sox hit a home run!!! There were fireworks!!! But I was in shock, so by the time I whisked out my camera, only smoke was left.

The score was 8-1 in favor of Chicago White Sox when I left at the end of the 3rd inning. And the Chicago White Sox won 12-2. YEAH!!! Go Chicago!

mr. boyfriend and I in front of the field and with the view of downtown Chicago in the background.