A Working Holiday Maker\\\'s Life A working holiday maker struggling in London T_T

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Daddy's Little Girl ...
2008-06-30 10:25:00
that's what I am feeling today =).Used my dad's supplementary credit card to purchased something online coz I left mine at home. I asked him whether I should transfer the money to his account or pay him back when I am home (reason being, he used to say it's better to keep the money in UK coz of the higher interest). Daddy's reply "For your dec birthday la"... I am damn touched lor T_T. I couldn't remember when was the last time I used my parents money - not that I want to, it's just that it was so long ago I couldn't remember how was the feeling of being pampered and sheltered like I was a little kid. I am financially independent since I started working and I know that I should be contributing to the family instead of asking money from my parents. So, it feels really good to be treated like my parents little girl again =)P.S. Later on, evil me was thinking I should have swiped for another item before sending my dad the sms telling him the amount I have swiped -_-. But I know my dad wi ...

Being Twenty Something ...
2008-06-24 15:13:00
Do you know that it actually takes a lot of courage (or maybe stupidity - I never thought of the consequences) to be where I am now? I am never a brave person so I have to be honest to you I am actually damn scared now T_T. When I am here shielding myself from reality, most of my peers in Malaysia are getting closer to their targets in life with excellent career prospects, financially stable, getting married, forming a family and so on ... Then I will start querying myself - wtf am I doing here -_-? I start to wonder what I will be facing when I am back to MY. I knew from the beginning that, once I made up my mind to be here I should have had prepared myself for the worst when I go home. But still, I can't help to be worried T_T. Career, relationship, money & etc etc, I don't feel like I am standing firm on the ground now. Everything just seem so unpredictable. I still don't have a decisive direction for my career and I am missing my ex-colleagues/best friends a lot (don't kemba ...

World Naked Bike Ride ~ la la la
2008-06-18 16:48:00
I know what is on your mind now. It's obvious that the title leads you here and makes you continue reading this entry, don't deny it -_-!My entries have been lacking of photos recently. So to make up for it I am gonna bring you something happening! Nevertheless, this is only for 18 and above. If you are below 18, sorry la - please detour to somewhere else or else don't blame me if the following corrupt your mind -_- (anyway, I don't think my readers are that pure and innocent...trust me, this is a compliment..hahaha).Last Sat, me and cousins decided to tour around London. What? I know I have been staying here for like 8 months ++ but it doesn't mean that I know London that well -_-. Just like I haven't been up to KL twins tower before T_T.Anyway, we went to Hyde Park for the World Naked Bike Ride. YES, NAKED bike ride. People are doing this annually for the purpose of getting people to pay attention on certain issues - encourage ppl to cycle instead of driving, fuel hike & bla bla ...

I lost the plot ...
2008-06-11 16:09:00
hmm, I am facing blogger's block (though I don't consider myself a blogger as I don't blog like 1!). I really don't know what to blog about. My trips? I have uploaded most of my photos to Facebook hence it will be duplication if I do it here again. (okay, I admit la I am too lazy to edit the photos. Going through all the photos and making selection alone already waste so much time T_T). So what should I blog about? Let's go random again! To be honest I like to write random stuffs coz I can just let my mind flow and pen down whatever thoughts that I am having now, ain't it cool?# The weather has been really sunny in London but sadly it's going to rain tomorrow.# Got my leaves approved by the manager T_T. CJ's turn now. Then we can start planning our journey. # I have this strong urge to splurge. Feel like getting a new handphone, camera, Burberry bags, clothes, skin care & etc. If you know me well, it's obvious that I am day-dreaming.# My heart is broken by the lost of Italy to Holl ...

Now I know why ...
2008-06-06 07:31:00
I am so down. It's the time of the month again! At least I feel better now because I know I am not having depression or some mental problems (yes, I did suspect that I am having mental issue -_-). Btw, I've read the news about the fuel hike in Malaysia. I only have this on my mind -"BN jiak sai la!"41% of price hike is crazy. Have they ever considered about the consequences before they make such a big decision (maybe it's not big to them coz they just need to use their mouth to announce it!). Seriously, can you imagine the aftermath of the price rise? I don't want to go home to experience expensive hawker food & almost doubled fuel price! The worst of all, the salary will never rise! Don't doubt my love towards my country but can the government just stop pushing me away from my home grown land with their lack-of-consideration-decision? ...

Do I have to fill in the title everytime I blog -_-?
2008-06-02 16:25:00
How's everyone doing? Sorry for the dull and down posts but that's me you are reading. No lies ... maybe a little bit la...haha.Last Sat, went shopping and splurged till my heart bleeds. Finally bought a dress in London. By the way, I didn't bring any skirts/dresses to London. Don't ask me why -_- My family and close friends know that I seldom wear skirt/dress. There must be something wrong if I am wearing one. Got the dress for my company dinner plus accessories and a pair of high heels. I seriously doubt that I will put them all on, I am too shy. What if I get too pretty? wahahahaha, yeah right. I am just not use to it. WILL consider to upload some photos here if it turns out ALRIGHT.I won't blab too much coz it's almost 11pm. I have a deal with Fei to sleep at 11pm - a mission towards our healthy life. My nose is blocked and I am seriously darn sick of getting sick (yeah yeah, I am punning here..lol).My peaceful life has gone since the arrival of our new housemate. He's young, playf ...

Apologies ...
2008-05-29 08:28:00
I am sorry, if I haven't ...- reply your emails- your blog comments- your friend request in Facebook- your WHM group request in Facebook- your messages in Facebook- your msgs in Messengerbecause ...I still haven't had a proper Internet connection at home!!! Since the end of April ... sad sad sad. Plus ...been busy travelling around for the month of May and splurged like water...ouch! Anyway, I will be back in full weapon soon..lol. Less travelling in June and hopefully I will get the Internet connection fixed by June T_T. Til then, take care ~P.S. Last night, I dreamed of YH and I was so happy. I tried to hold his hand but he rejected me and ended up he was actually my 2nd ex bf -_-! WHY? He's the last person in the world I want to dream of =.= ...

Still surviving in 1 piece ...
2008-05-26 19:12:00
A quick update coz I need to go to bed soon!- Just came home an hour ago after a 3 days trip in Amsterdam & Bruge- Watched a live sex show- Went to the red light district- Seen many prostitutes- Smelled drugs while walking pass the coffee shops on the street- Got so angry at the tour manager (the worst I've encountered so far in UK!)- The group of travellers this time around were not so friendly- Fall in love with clog, if I have more $$$ I will buy different sizes and paterns of clog ~- Watched the Bee Movie on the coach- Went to the Sex Museum, yes, I was the one who insisted to go ... hohohoThat's it for now. Time to sleep, I will be heading to York tomorrow. I will definitely take a break from travelling once I am back from York. It's just so tiring T_T.P.S. Take care guys. I will be BACK! ...

Early Summer in London ~
2008-05-13 01:08:00
Not that I don't want to blog frequently just that I need a proper Internet connection to go online. Uploading the pictures alone took me more than half an hour T_T How to blog like that?Anyway, London's weather has been really good since last week, it can goes up to at least 25 degree celcius? I feel like flying coz I can finally wear my short sleeves without piling on layers of clothing.Most importantly, everyone is in good mood because of the weather. Weather can really influence one's emotion. Can you imagine there was no Summer in UK last year? That must be really depressing -_-.Since the weather is really nice, We decided to strolled towards the park near our place - Gladstone Park. I can feel the breeze and warm sunshine on my skin (so poetic -_-). Not too cold nor too scorching, it's just nice for me to roll on the grass and take a nap T_T. Too bad I didn't bring my pillow and mat -_-.One thing I like about London (there's finally one thing I like about London T_T!) is the Park ...

Chichele Road
2008-04-30 23:30:00
Farewell to the tiny room at St Pauls Avenue. Goodbye to the always "happening" OZ housemates. Leaving behind those tiny creatures - beg bugs -_-. I am saying hello to our new flat at Chichele Road !After all we have been through we can finally move out from the house with 11 rooms and more than 15 housemates. All the unwashed dishes in the kitchen, unwashed jeans & dirty underwear hanging in the shared bathroom, shoes & clothes that scattered everywhere on the floor, housemates that always booze & party & etc etc. If you are looking for a place to stay in London, never ever go for accom*modation Lon*donn. Why? The beg bug drama alone is enough to stop you from living in the house T___TAnyway, the new flat is 3 times (or more?) larger than our previous room in St Pauls. At least, 3 of us don't have to stay in the same tiny room anymore. Pictures time!The room for 2 pretty girls *cough* not women *cough*Taken with another camera modeLounge/Reception or what ever you call ...

Takda Internet Connection ...
2008-04-28 15:10:00
I won't be updating as frequently as last time (not like I always do -______-) coz there's no Internet connection at my current place. I am now blogging from work and I have to do it surreptitiously. No pictures coz I can't even plug my USB to my PC - it just doesn't allow me to do so T_T I know I know beri sad right. Sorry, if I didn't reply ur msn messages, blog comments, facebook msgs and emails - I am really not in the mood (sounds so arrogant right hmmm...) in other words, I am very very down at the moment. I just need some time to get over this ... although I doubt I will be able to make it ... ...

Will be back soon ...
2008-04-20 02:07:00
Sorry for not updating.Been busy doing flat hunting coz my current contract ends on the 28th of April *sweat*Will try to update asap once I settle down at the new place. Please continue supporting my blog T_TYou should be receiving your postcards in 2 weeks time - yeah, you know I am telling you..lol. 3point8 I didn't receive your address, so no postcard for you eh. Till then, take care and all the best!Luv,Mei ...

Half Year Anniversary ... in London
2008-04-09 15:01:00
Yesterday marked the half year anniversary of me being in London. Time flies like nobody's business without considering my fear of growing old T_TOct 2007Landed in London and can't wait to fulfill my travel dreams. Everything look so good!Shifted thrice, from the mini-tiny hostel room to a private studio and ended up in a houseshare with a room that fits 3. Spent most of my savings on accommodation.Experienced having bread and water as lunch.Steal Took the toilet roll from the public loo. Squeezed lotsa Mayo & Ketchup from the bottles in the fast food restaurant when we had our cheap meals so that we can bring the extras home. (can you imagine that T_T)Went for 3-4 job interviews and secure none.Emotion was like a roller coaster. Home sick, love sick and with worries of running out of cash.Nov 2007Still jobless, started doubting my decision to be here - why did I make such a stupid decision and come here to suffer!!!Badly bitten by bed bugs. Went to the hospital and had been scratc ...

Today is Snow Day ...
2008-04-07 00:22:00
8am. Discovered it was snowing when I was on my way to the loo for my morning pee...lolBackyardUnbelievable. It is April now -_- Still in shocked stage.Is this true or am I dreaming?Picture time!Stupid me wearing slippers -_-. My feet were so numb after a few minutes.It's like a dream or a scene in the movie. Can you imagine when you are sleeping and outside is snowing silently?Snow piling up.snow man =)I am satisfied. At least, I get to see snow in London where I am staying now and not through travelling or skiing =)~Maybe part of loving is learning to let go - From the television show The Wonder Years~ ...

Results!
2008-04-06 22:18:00
Before proceeding with my snow entry, let me announce the winners for the postcard contest!- Yaw Ming: seriously, damn gam dung lor. Didn't know you have been spying reading my blog all this while. Thought you already forgotten me -__-. Thanks for the elaborations! especially this point 5) you're pretty (ahem...i mean it, i'm not just saying that for the sake of it) - 3point8: You are the first so you've got it...haha. Please mail me your Name and Address before 09 April 2008 - mylifeinlondon07@yahoo.co.uk . Thank you all for participating =). ...

The end has come ...
2008-04-06 01:37:00
I thought we can walk hand in hand till forever. I thought nothing will change even though I am 10552km away from you. I trust you and I had faith in us. But now, there is still trust but faith has gone. No one is to blame. It was just not meant to be ...~I don't know why they call it heartbreak. It feels like every other part of my body is broken too - Missy Altijd ~ ...

Postcard Contest Ended
2008-04-06 01:30:00
Thanks for all the comments. I will see what I can do about this blog -__________-. I will blog as frequent as possible. I will announce the results ASAP! ...lol.Thanks again. ...

Do You Want a Postcard from Me ...
2008-04-02 23:59:00
With my signature on it! wahahaha...I know I have thick face and not like I am a celebrity but I've been wanting to do this since this long ago? But I am damn scared, what if no one participates -_-? Then the last resort will be me participating my own contest ... boohoo.Anyway, I am doing this because I am too free have a stack of postcards in my drawer collecting dust and I wana know my readers. Especially what they think about my blog and how can I improve? Plus, comments do encourage me to blog more frequently. So, if you wana receive a postcard mailed by me from London, please read on ~Nuff said, let's get to the point, the rules are simple and straight forward:1. You have to be a human...hahaha (don't whack me). Ok ok, I am serious now. You just need to leave comments and tell me what do you think about my blog. Remember, it has to be about my blog NOT me -_- (don't judge me by my blog, I am much nicer in real life...ha ha). 2. You can only post the comment once. Don't fake names ...

Some Random Facts That will Bore you to Death
2008-04-02 00:47:00
I've gonna pause writing on my trips for a while. Too many travel entries will bore you right? (ok lah...I gotta be honest, I am too lazy to edit all the photos -_-) So this post is gonna be all about me! So if you are not interested...in me, please skip this entry -_-. To be frank, I quite like writing random facts because it's easy to write and I don't have to do lotsa research (not like I do it all the time =p) plus others can know me better. Wouldn't it be good knowing the real and innocent me *cough*Anyway, some random facts and updates:1) Guess my age? wtf. I am way past my early 20s T_T2) My favourite food is still Japanese cuisine. There is a very nice Japanese restaurant near my place called Sushi Say. It is now my top favourite Japanese restaurant in London. Yo! Sushi really cannot make it.3) I finally bought a pair of trainers that I've been longing for since form 5? I won't tell you that was how many years ago -_-! ( I can't believe I've actually reached the stage where I f ...

Manchester & Liverpool Trip - Part 2
2008-03-27 17:43:00
I am back. Until this moment, I still don't know what happened to the Internet connection -_-. It might be cut off again, anytime -_-.Anyway, Germany was great - good food, good companion, free bar, friendly ppl and a warm place to be. Sorry, I won't post about it now ... WHY? coz I still haven't finished posting my Manchester and Liverpool trip T_T. How how??? I think I will write until next century to complete all my travel posts.Boohoo T_T, only part 2 - I still have Liverpool trip to go and if you have good memory you will realise that I still haven't write about my trip to BATH!!! Sometimes blogging is a pain in the arse but having ppl to leave comments on my blog do boost up my blogging spirit *hint*hint*Manchester CentralWe went to the Museum of Science and IndustryAlien pretending to be mannequin -_-My turnManchester Cathedral (duh...it's very obvious in the photo)Me~Standing on some weird stonesseriously, I like the room a lot lor...very nice and cosy. It was much much better ...

Wireless Connection down at Home
2008-03-20 14:16:00
Wireless connection has been down for 2 days.This blog will be in hiatus until the connection is fixed (praying that the landlord didn't do this on purpose) .I will be off to Germany tomorrow and will be back on the 24th March.Til then, be good...lol and miss me -_-!!!P.S. blogging from office and today is a busy day! ...

Sorry. I am hiding under my blanket again.
2008-03-12 23:15:00
Last week, I was busy meeting people. Went for Stef's birthday drinks, got myself so drunk that I vomitted and struggled at work the following day. Then went for the WHM gathering on Sat, it was great meeting so many Malaysians. Especially the part where we were sharing our experience, from applying visa to buying tickets & etc etc. Sunday was the final meet up with the crabs in London before they head home. But now, the emptiness creeps over me T_T. No more boozing session, some of the WHMs are leaving London to other places and the crabs left ... When the crabs leave, they have taken part of me with them, I felt like crying but I didn't. How I wish I can go home with them. I am so far away from my family, bf and friends. I am worrying about my job, my accommodation (have to move out next month), my mobile contract, my relationships and all these sum up to 1 thing - that's my Future. I can't even tell where will I be end of this year. I am so insecure and I don't know why am I put ...

Manchester & Liverpool Trip - Part 1
2008-03-05 23:50:00
hohoho! I am back (look right, look left *pretending I have always been here*)I am feeling better now after coughing for almost 2 weeks. I still cough but not as bad as the first week -_-. I hate the cold!Anyway, as I mentioned in my past entry - the crabs are in town T_T I waited so long for this moment!!! ahem...mainly because they bring me more clothes, my orange bag (etng called it the kanasai bag -_- after being carried by him - the Mr Kanasai all the way from MY..hohoho), my flower pig soft toy, ikan bilis, my dried scallops (I love my mom so much T_T), my personal heater (bought it in OZ =p don't ask me why I brought it back to MY last time), my diy accessories, my diamond ring T_T & etc etc. Thank you so much my dear crabs!!! You are the best!!On a lovely Thursday morning, we adjourned our trip to Manchester by train.Tadah! The interior of the Virgin Train. I shocked the uncle, you look at his face like I am having some kind of disease -_-Everyone is so happy! lolThe washro ...

Thank you!
2008-02-27 21:58:00
I took off from work today as I was coughing badly since last night. I made calls to a few clinics to check if I can drop by to consult the doctor. Unsurprisingly, there's no available slot for me. My alternative solution was to visit a traditional chinese doctor. I ended up paying 35 pounds for a 5 minutes consultation session and 5 packets of herbs that require boiling. Cross my fingers, I really hope the medicine will work, it has been dragging for too long and it demotivates me. I would like to thank all of you who left comments or advice for the previous entry. I am deeply touched (tears rolling down my cheek...ha ha ha). My heart is moved to the fact that, you care and encourage me even though you don't know me in person. I never thought of being the inspiration for others as I don't think I am different or special in any ways and I still feel that I am just a normal and ordinary person. Nevertheless, your words warms my heart especially when I am sick and down now. Once again, t ...

Sick and Job seeking in UK
2008-02-24 20:10:00
I've been coughing for 1 week. The tickly cough irritates me to the max yet I can't do anything about it. I've drank gallon tanks of water, boiled herb tea, sleep early, drink ginger water & etc etc yet the cough remains. Tell me what to do, it's so difficult for me to fall asleep at night when the tickling in my throat keeps waking me up T_TAt this moment of time, I just feel so sick of everything around me. I feel like spending the $ in my account to do my travelling and then head back home. Not to stay in this small and breathless room anymore. I hate feeling sick, be it mentally or physically and I am feeling both now.I've been asked about my job a few times - where and how did I get my current job. By the way, I was previously working in the online advertising industry in Malaysia. So, my first attempt was to get back a similar job in UK. I've taken quite a few steps in my job seeking process: 1) I searched for jobs in G*mtr*e.com even before I come to London. I was targeting ...

Crabs are on their way!
2008-02-19 00:19:00
Crabs are coming, I am flying!I will be seeing Queen Crab and Little Crab in less than 24 hours!!!Won't be blogging till weekend as I will be off to Manchester an Liverpool on Thursday and Friday...wahahahaha.I miss my crabs! Til then, take care =) ...
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Tired and sleepy
2008-02-13 23:13:00
My sleeping quality for the past 3 days were so bad that I couldn't concentrate at work and my eyes are like panda eyes now -_-I know my blog is seriously backlogging...boohooT_T...I am too tired to blog and too lazy to edit photos. Please forgive me my dear readers T_T.In order to seek for your forgiveness, I am going to present you with a series of photos (okla, don't pay too high expectation =p)Chinese New Year 06-02-2008I was working. NO public holidays for CNY in London -_____- So sad and depressing. I miss all the boozing sessions with my family plus those CNY snacks/cookies/biscuits T_T I didn't even have the chance to lou sang T_TAnyway, me, Abi and Fei went for our mini family reunion dinner in China Town. The restaurant is called New Fook Lam Moon if I am not mistaken -_-. The chef is from Malaysia so all the dishes remind me of home. The best meal I ever had so far - in London.China Town - dong dong dong chiang!Did you realise we were both wearing red?We ordered 6 dishes for ...

Sad
2008-02-08 00:12:00
I am very sad. Really sad. Many reasons. Not at home for CNY celebration.Made a mistake at work. The disappointment towards oneself almost crushed me. I shouldn't have made that mistake at all. I was so down for the whole day. Read a lot of quotes to avoid emotional out break but I know deeply inside, I feel so sad. I should be in Malaysia celebrating CNY and why am I here now?Not knowing who to share the pain or maybe I have learned not to share anymore? I wanted to talk to you so much but it's Chinese New Year, I know I shouldn't be so selfish to ruin your CNY mood after I've made the decision to leave you to come to London. It's even sadder when you said you have to go although I wanted you to stay so much ...~ Strong people make as many mistakes as weak people. Difference is that strong people admit their mistakes, laugh at them, learn from them. That is how they become strong - Richard Needham ~ ...

I have not disappeared ... just hiding
2008-02-04 23:07:00
Annoucement: Calling all UK working holiday makers from Malaysia to join this group http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7907193642&ref=mf . If you are in the midst of applying, you are welcome to be one of them. Hey ho! I am still here ~I feel so lazy and so demotivated -_-. Don't feel like doing anything at all - e.g. stopped playing my fluffy pet, stopped sending hatching eggs & growing gifts to my friends ... I used to be so addicted to Facebook applications but now everything just seem meaningless to me -_-I think it's the time of the month again (nothing related to red -_-) where I just let myself indulge in sadness, thinking of my family and buri far away from me in Malaysia. The pain of missing someone hits me badly especially when I am walking alone on the street T_T.Enough of my pessismistism -_-Today, I wana write about (sounds like giving speech, lol) working in London vs working in Malaysia. The reason is ... because I feel like writing it...wahahaClick for larger ...
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Random Photos ~
2008-01-30 00:52:00
To avoid my blog turning into a very serious blog, I am gonna stop writing about applying WHM for a while (actually no time to write T_T). Lack of pictures for the previous post, so this entry is going to be photos, photos and photos. Playing with my new camera in the tube (asked Fei to take this picture to see how slim is the camera - just like my legs...wahaha)Blue me and Red Fei in the Korean restaurantMe and my newly met friend - Mia in GarfunkelsDelicious food in Spanish Restaurant - La Tasca, Oxford Street. Million thanks to Fei or else I might only step into this restaurant few months later (need to save money -_-)Getting hyper even before drinking the bottle of CoronaMore hyperMore and more hyperEnded up taking photos in the washroom -_-Me and Yaw Ming. First time and last time meeting him in London (who knows you might come back again?)Me and Callyn. A sweet and petite girl who is full of positive energy! Keep in touch!3 of us before sending Yaw off. He's going back to Malaysi ...
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