Let's Go Holiday!

So far..

Kevin, Ivy, Mike, Sharon, Mandy for Phuket!

I know, I know I said I was on a break..

But this is too good to not post!

Friends, jom!

Graduation trip!!

Take your pick!!!

# Singapore

# Phuket

# Bangkok

Yes, exclamation marks are used on purpose. Meant to highlight the excited-ness.

What say you??

Season Greetings!

Author is on a break.
Will be back after the holidays!

Nevertheless, Blessed Christmas and A Happy Happy New Year!

Lots of love..

It's OVER!

.. for the most of us. For the time being...

:)

But it's all good. Feels awesome. This is w o n d e r f u l.

Think now that the load is finally off, everyone is feeling more tired than usual. Or is it just me?

Either way.

I sure am looking forward to the holidays

I sure am enjoying the holidays.

Shopping tmr! Yays!

Rant - Crap!

What is worse than not studying for IO?

Let me tell you.

It is having to complete a 5 page essay AND study for IO.

It is spending the whole afternoon and night writing a paper about Caffeine and Motivation only to realize at midnight that the whole essay is wayyyyy out of topic.

Crap!

Lucky for me, I still have the time to re-write it. Unlucky for me, I won't be getting any shut eye.

Kind souls, IO notes / cheat sheets / whatever you call it. I need!

May I say this again..

Crap.

Open Book Exam

I have not tried it but I am already not taking a liking to it, no less am I anticipating to sit for it on Tues.

Gah! <-- Super super random note:
Have you heard/ watched Lady Gaga's Bad Romance? I got one word for it, FUHHHHLAMAK.

Here are some tips for a buka buku ujian- not tips for IO ah, although I would very much like to get my hands on some tips:

Preparing for an Open Book Test

• Read the chapters ahead of time. Don't expect to find quick answers during the test.
• Know where to find everything. Observe headings and sub-headings and make your own outline. This reinforces the structure of the text in your mind.
• Mark all important terms with sticky notes and flags. If the teacher allows it, mark your texts wherever you notice important concepts and terms.
• Review lecture notes for themes. Your teacher's lectures usually provide an overview of the themes and concepts that appear on tests. You won't always get this by reviewing the book alone.
• Make your own notes if allowed, and write down important formulas or concepts that you’ve covered in class.

During the Open Book Test

The first thing you need to do is evaluate each question. Ask yourself if each question asks for facts or interpretation.

The questions that ask you to provide facts may be easier and faster to answer. Those will start with expressions like:

"List five reasons . . .?"

"What events led up to. . .?"

Some students like to answer these questions first, then go on to the more time-consuming questions that require more thought and concentration.

As you answer each question, you will need to quote the book when appropriate to back up your thoughts. Be careful, though. Only quote three to five words at a time. Otherwise, you will fall into the trap of copying answers from the book--and you'll lose points for that.

- About.com

More here and here.

And I still got 5 pages of Caffeine and Motivation paper to write. Suicide ah suicide.

Calm Down Dear

Guess it didn't rain after all..

Mandy Kok gave me a box of Calm Down Dear Chamomile (caffeine free) Tea today. She says it's because she isn't going to drink it and the expiry is one year from now.

I highly suspect there's an ulterior motive. Perhaps you're telling me to 'calm down' for real?
Haha! Just kidding. Thanks for the gifts over the course of the past few days yeah! <3

Human Mo, 9am tomorrow morning. So demotivating. =/

Hundreds of slides more to go..
Lunch together after paper okays?

Gung ho mode -ON!

Studying, Konon

I cannot wait for my lappie to arrive from the States.
:D

Jeng jeng jeng. I have decided. To buy my own pair of Ipanema.
But I welcome feedback as to which pair I should get.
:)

I watched Iris on KBS just now, Epi 10. Looks pretty good. Shall I?

I'm already following Smile, You recaps by Dramabeans and on YouTube from time to time.
:P

I think the mosquito season is back. Keep kena bite. Irritating like mad!

It is cute, the world I live in!

Aunty's ring tone: Tonight's gonna be a good night..
Uncle's ring tone: I'm a big big girl in a big big world..

*inserts sunflower photo I doodled on my notes*
Because you are bright and special in my eyes!

Human mo mini revision, chapter empat belas..
The Self Concept and Self Esteem, The High Costs of Pursuing Self Esteem

6. Costs to mental health

... "pertaining to narcissism which suggest that self esteem concerns are central to people who are highly narcissistic"..

... "their extremely positive self concept, their extreme fear of being worthless, and their constant need for external validation (Morf & Rhodewalt, 2001)"..

"Narcissists ... are hypersensitive to any challenge to their high opinion of themselves."

- Franken (2007), pg 404

Don't say I kedekut ilmu!

I got cite ah! Just not 100% APA.

Hope I don't get sued.

I am in love too!

Click to find out what / who / how / when!

Don't know why cannot embed.

So adorable okay! How to not be in love?!

Pfft, too bad for me, it's unrealistic. Unlike some people whose blog I am refusing to read.

Grocery shopping is damn fun! Especially when the mom is in a good mood. Cause everything I take off the shelf, green light. Wohoo..

Bought chocolates :D

Got rid of blackheads last night. Awesomely painful. -___-

Sigh, the price to pay for wanting to be pretty.. pay with pain!

... if you listen to the rhythm of the pouring rain <3

I don't want to grow up lah!

[edited]

.. just being random.

I want a new pencil box too. I want a cloth one. Cause the one I am using now, (FYI the one I am using now are the ones you get from bazaars for like RM10 for 3 or something), is shredding. T__T

And so, I am going to be needing a new pencil box anyway, so might as well have one of you kind people to get me one. Save me $$$ to buy something for you instead right!

UPDATE: MANDY KOK IS BUYING ME MY PENCIL BOX!

Thank yous! :)

Win-win, I so smart! :)

I am hungry. Skipped dinner. Was tempted to snack but thought of annual dinner and how long I've not exercised. So I am now 'happy' with my cup of Green Tea.

I am calling it my Detox Plan.

A Something Funny

The weather is so nice I feel like going back to bed.

Initially I had planned to hit the gym today (this morning, more accurately so). But I was having a really pleasant dream and by that I mean really pleasant pleasant so much so I just know that it was a dream that will never become a reality.

And so I chose to stay in bed and only woke up when the kawan text-ed me telling me she just woke up.

That aside, I am looking forward to tomorrow. Outing woots! More about it after tomorrow.

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If you're thinking of getting me getting me a Christmas present and is having a hard time deciding what, here's something that might help you out a little.

I said, IF ah...

Ipanema Flip Flop

As much as I love my 2 ringgit black PVC ones from Carrefour, it is about time to replace them with something new.

The kawan asked, "Why Ipanema? What's so great about it? Why's everyone wanting a pair?"

Truth is, I don't know why. I just WANT a pair.

But here's what it is supposedly good for anyways.

I like the orange one best but it was from the website in UK, so I highly doubt they have that in Malaysia, plus I have not seen it retailing here.

The latter one would probably be second best, since it is black (easy match) with a tint of pink (love!).

I reckon if you are buying it for me, bring me along cause I can then pick the best fit..

Doesn't matter about the elimination of the surprise element :D

Caffeine and Motivation

Thought assignment days were over for this semester, guess I spoke too soon.

Due on the 15th. Not too bad lah.
Plenty of time to get it done, or not.

:)

I wonder what my horoscope has for me today..

I should probably..

... get started with revision.

Funny, why am I feeling so lazy?

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Watched 2012 yesterday with the kawans, finally.

What Betsy said was right, "It's a good show, just make sure you go in there with a blank mind, don't think logic" (not a hundred percent exactly what she said but somewhat lah, the gist of it is there), so true!

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I was tempted to go get a haircut, again. But decided against it this morning when I realised it'll burn another 35 ringgit. Meaning, 35 ringgit less to get Christmas presents.. So boo, no haircut.

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I cannot stand people who talk to themselves. Not in the bad manner lah. It's just that I find it real funny. Especially when they start cursing for not getting what they want.

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Okay, I should probably go grab something to eat before heading out.

Bye!