Discerning

HAPPY MID AUTUMN FESTIVAL!!
any moon cakes to spare? *grins*

- went to prayer at 9am this morning
- my first service in UK, Hatfield was great!
though its a lil bit different but I'm glad I came
- free lunch *cup noodles* better than nothing right *wink*
- bible study on the parable
- nap for 30 minutes
- badminton with the CF *exercise!*
- dinner cooked maggie + eggs + enoki + ham
- sorting out my timetable *packed except Mondays*
- assignments are all out! I don't know how I'm going to do this but I know with God all things are possible! Gonna do my best for Him! Colossians 3:23-24

Conclusion
- I somehow see the answers to my questions. Tomorrow I will be officially here for two weeks. Looking forward to the days ahead, still unknown, blurry and unsure. What to expect and what not to? Lord, I pray that you'll bless me with good, responsible and hardworking group members Lord. I uphold my family and pets back home in Malaysia, I pray that you'll keep them safe with Your protection  and bless them with all their needs. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

The map and I

Cambridge with the map was great!
Who knew traveling alone with a map was that interesting and you learn to be fully dependent on your own. *getting lost at your own risk*
- ate fish and chips for lunch with vinegar and salt *cheefoo I tried*

Ang mohs saying:
- hello Jane!
- you're alright?
- how are you?
- would you like a shot?

- dinner was good *the 3 of us cooked*
- did I tell you that everything here is online!
Assignments are already posted up even before classes started *stressed*
- have to register for another subject due to the limited uptake?

An Otter

28th Friday
I have always looked forward to Fridays because of CF. Not forgetting Sundays as well! and finally!!
- my first day in CF feels like home! Love it! As usual there is this particular weird one *laughs* just love the homey closey knitted family from the same family of God. We did a personality test and I'm an otter! Most of it are true, not all *Weakness: high energy can manipulate others* true?
- came back with an unexpected vomit on the carpet
its ball night for freshers, everyone are all dressed up and drunk even before the ball started..
As I have mentioned before, I have considerate housemates, they said sorry and explained everything, and the vomit was from one of their drunken friend. But I'm okay with it if you say sorry *the magic word* that's one of the reason why I love my housemates.. 

- about afternoon, freshers' fair
- 6pence richer
- had good lunch at Galeria a shopping mall,
a movie ticket is 7pounds here *mahal eh*
- bought gloves
- had a good walk, company to and fro..
- you don't realize that you're dehydrated here,
so just drink as much water as you can
- getting used to the paip water and the coins
- you have to keep putting on moisturizer to keep moisturize
- looking forward to Monday, feeling anxious
- I'm happy to see HELP CF growing and being so united after the camp
check out their video! *CUTE PUPPIES*



and I would like to conclude my day with this song;

I love this family of God
So closely knitted into one
They've taken me into their hearts
And I'm so glad to be a part
Of this great family.

Conserved

27th Thursday 
- being more conserved and shy?
- I have considerate housemates, they love drinking and hanging out at the club
I think hanging out at a mamak shop is the BEST! *too bad there isn't one here*
- what are you trying to show me Lord?
why do I always have to be the one encouraging and influencing people?
I need someone better than me Lord! *but it's okay*
- I finally enrolled my subjects *they all don't seem easy*
- participated in the World Guinness Records for the longest handshake chain 
- kill my time by watching Jane by Design *interesting story line*
- I think I will participate in the student active events to meet more people
- can't wait for CF tomorrow
- Thank You Lord for today! Thank You for protecting me!
*nearly slipped and fall on a slippery staircase and surprisingly I managed to balance myself, Thank You angels!* Really cannot afford to get injured here..

 and.. I found this interesting video!

Psalm 139

The beats of Oppa Gangnam style above my flat on replay non-stop *faints* 2 nights

25th Tuesday
- went to get a bank account, gatto wait for another week
- bought stamps for 87pence each *super mahal eh*
- lots of walking today *beautiful weather*
- got to know my housemates better,
other than chips, they love pastas, love seeing them so united and friendly..
Becky is going to be a kinder garden teacher, James offered his guitar and told me that I can get from him anytime I want *that's cool!* I think he's the youngest in our house, funny guy, and he says that he's going to get homesick next week *there there* Ben was super tired after classes today and Maddy has a skeleton in her room! *cool! it has socks on as well* and apparently the moose in her room was a gift from her parents *a tradition to those who leave their home for studies*
- the 2 huge luggage was finally claimed!! *more space to stretch*
- I failed making my poor man's food? *will try again*
- have you seen a frozen egg before? *laughs*
- don't you just love free food?

The cold breezy air blowing against my face *chilly*

The weird smell in the kitchen *beer? spoiled food?*

Feeling secure when my housemates are home at night *noise, alive*
(don't mind them being away in the afternoon)

26th Wednesday
- saw a few pence on the floor, wanted to pick it up *desperate*
for them its nothing like 10cents in Malaysia..
- went to see the sports club *interesting, but you have to pay to join*
should I should I? I'll just go for tryouts for fun..
- ate wasabi without realizing *gosh how it goes through your nose! its in the mustard!*
- tried the poor man's food *it is okay but not preferable on a daily basis*
- skyped with mummy! They've got lots of moon cakes! *send them over anyone!*
- is going to the forum (club) is the only way to mix around and meet new friends? Or drinking?
- someone knocked on my window again

Most quoted!
- Look! Free food!
- Super cold!
- The sun is up!

A Week!

Unclaimed bag?
- I'm still keeping a stranger's luggage up till today! *two huge ones*
(the guy I met in the airport's bus station)

23rd Sunday
- London trip *rainy day, super cold*
after awhile your body adapts to it *got the oyster card*
- we went to China town and got Maggie mee! *my dinner*

- I've got a physiotherapist in ma house yo!
so as predicted, 2 other girls, named Maddy and Becky if I'm right
- The kitchen cupboards are already filled with their foods and utensils
I should have booked one of the cupboards earlier, maybe that's the reason why international students come a week earlier? Oh! by looking at their rooms, they practically brought their whole house in! *I didn't peek but I went to say Hi and saw, a moose head?*
- Ben is 19 doing engineering and James is 18 composer *musician in the house yo, tempted to borrow his guitar* gosh I'm old!
- Becky is 21 forgot what she's doing, Maddy is the physiotherapist! *not sure about her age*

24th Monday
- Officially a week here
- rainy day, 13°C
- 4 pence richer
- personal stuff day?  *ta!*

YOU CAN
- remember that its lunch time for us in UK when you're having dinner in Malaysia
- ask for my address if you want to send me anything
- NOT, shall not post pictures to tempt me! *chilli pan mee*
- Skype with me? *we gatto plan*

Poor man's food

Baked sweet potato

There are a couple of methods you can use when oven baking. Both require a temperature of 450 degrees Fahrenheit and about 30 to 45 minutes in the oven, depending on the size of the potato. For the simplest -- and healthiest -- simply scrub the potatoes clean and put them directly in the oven on the middle rack. The skin will develop a delicious light crunch as the sweet potato cooks.
If you want to treat yourself, coat the veggie in a bit of butter and sprinkle cinnamon and sugar over it. Then, wrap the potato in foil to hold in the juices and soften the skin. Once cooked, cut it open and add whatever seasonings you prefer. Salt and paprika are good balances to the sweet exterior.

After 5 days

20th Thursday
- Induction, mom left, no more company
- cute cops *really*
- tour around de Havilland
- went to Aldi *groceries*
- Film night, Cabin in the woods & The Help

21st Friday
- last induction
- information fair *Barclays or Llyods?* undecided!
- played badminton
- saw the netball team board, all super tall and at the first glance I thought they were cheerleaders *as in the way they pose in their photo shoot*
- disco night, didn't realize that it was my first time in a club? I don't think I belong there, seeing how people get drunk and wasted, left early

22nd Saturday
- morning started with a grumpy old bus driver
*he was in a bad mood I guess, first time seeing an angry rude ang moh*
- went to St Albans
- nice town, went to see the Cathedral church *didn't get to go inside*
- nice park, bought a thicker jacket for 15pounds
- ate chips for lunch 1.5pounds *expensive*
- went bbq for free food *its not what you think it is*
we have to queue up for so long just to get a beef burger/hot dog
- went to Aldi *groceries*
- came back with super loud noises/screams *ang mohs are here*
- two of my new housemates greeted me *James and Ben*
that makes the four of us including Rozalin, I wonder if the other 2 are girls?

London Trip tomorrow!

Found out:
- Fellowship is on every Fridays (7pm)
- Church service on Sunday (10am) *in campus*
- there are other CF as well, will pay each one a visit..

Thoughts:
- not easy to make friends here
- its good that I don't look like my age *wink*
- I don't want to grow horizontally
- I FINALLY HAVE MY OWN ROOM!
- love my quiet time
- still unsure which bank to open an account with *help!*

Forward

You know you're made for more
So don't be afraid to move
Your faith is all
It takes and you can
Walk on the water too

So far so good?

18th Tuesday
- reached Heathrow airport
- took a bus to Herforshire
- Thank God for a student who was on his way there as well
- Thank God for friends who helped us with my super heavy luggage & places to go
- got everything done (register, accommodation key, fees etc)
- went for freshies game night

19th Wednesday
- induction
- campus is really huge! lots of walking *me like*
- registered for medical services
- learning more things about Herfordshire
- went to Tesco extra
- no stray dogs and cats so far but!
- there are many hares around! *shall hunt them down if im desperate* neh..
- OH OH!! I saw a porcupine just now!! SO CUTE!!
- went for freshies Barn Night (super fun!) *get to dance after for so long*
- finally get to sweat in UK, met lots of people and
- getting use to the environment and the life here?

Thoughts
- do i really have to conform and speak their accent?
- when can I join CF!! WHERE ARE YOU???!
- sports!
- CHURCH!
- missing friends over in Malaysia..

Confirm confirmed?

Hello,
If you're reading this Thank you! And if you're not Thank you!

I'm SO Super Sorry if if didn't tell you, I just felt that I don't have to? Time will pass and I will eventually be back in Malaysia if I'm still alive *wink*

So if you would like to see me or offer me free hugs/prayer/kisses/gifts/help/whacks before I go:

THE DAY is on the 17th September 2012.
I will leave from Ipoh by YOYO bus, at 11am - fellow Ipohians that I didn't get to meet/see can meet/see me there or watch me leave, or follow me over *bus tickets not sponsored*

KLIA - will reach around 3pm *we can still catch up on things if you're free*
Flight departing at: 1930

psstt.. I heard that on the 17th is a public holiday, yes?
So.. All the more you should be there! *grins*

Thank you!

Bye!

Missed?

They say, distance makes the heart grow fonder. True?

Daddy: *comes home with a BIG smile on his face*
Wah, going UK soon ah *he gave me a kiss, felt a lil bit kekok*
Go UK must travel before you come back *I wonder how many times people have to tell me this* must take care, don't let people cheat you, etc etc etc etc..

Thoughts:
I've got only a few days left *sounded like I'm dying, no I'm not* and I can see that.. Wait, yes I should wait.. I'll definitely miss people, yea humans, my dogs and hamsters too. And NO! Those who have asked me if I would forget them when I'm away, I won't! But, will you?

Me: Mama, can I bring me guitar along?

Mom: No need la, so ma fan..

Me: But why??????? I will be so lonely in the room..

Mom: No need la, you go out play games and join clubs la..

Me: But I wanttttttt..

Best of me

If I could find yesterday
I would take You back to where I'm coming from
Cause You can see the way
All these scars have kept me running
And chasing down the past
But I'm not done, I'm turning back

I swear, You're the only reason I keep breathing
I swear, You keep on giving me the reason to keep believing

Finally I'm worth it, though I'm not perfect
It still feels right, and I keep on giving
Trying to make a difference, in my life
But I know another way to show
Everything I can be for You
You're all that I'll ever need
I'll give you the Best of Me

If I could read tomorrow's mind
I would know exactly where You're taking me
If I'm going to slip away
Or if I stay and give You all my trust
You will keep me safe
I know You won't let me fade

Oh, I know I believe it
No, I will be turning around
I want to know You now
Your Love won't let me down, no!

Finally I'm worth it, though I'm not perfect
It still feels right, and I keep on giving
Trying to make a difference, in my life
But I know another way to show
Everything I can be for You
You're all that I'll ever need

I'll give You the Best of Me!
I swear, You're the only reason I keep breathing
I swear...

Kitty Song

Song currently replaying in my mind.. 

Oh! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA!! *Grins*

Side Note: Congrats HELP netball team in getting third place for MAPCU!! 

*miss netball trainings*

Situation

When I save, I'll tend to use my savings for the unexpected injuries I get. But if I don't something else would have to take place and I ended up using them again.. The circle of life?

Surgery

May's surgery went well though halfway through there were complications, but I really Thank God that His hands were there to guide the surgeon. I really do feel His presents throughout the surgery. And right after the surgery was completed, the electricity went off. Thank You Lord that it didn't break out during the surgery. Super Relief! THANK YOU LORD!! Do pray for her speedy recovery.

*there were moments where I just feel like bursting, managed to hold them back*

I'll continue to trust in You Lord.
You are in control.

Excited?

Dad: So are you excited? Leaving to UK soon oh!
Me: No.... *more of feeling scared* (in my mind)
Dad: Why? *not concentrating after that*

No? Don't know?

Dad: Hey no farewell from your friends ah?
Me: .......