Helping hand

Nickelback-Gotta be somebody

Cause nobody wants to be the last one there
Cause everyone wants to feel like someone cares
Someone to love with my life in their hands
There'd gotta be somebody for me like that





The KI course will most definitely start in February but I still have a few important things to do before that. I'm glad that I've learned a lot about cooking. Thanks to my mum, I can turn the stove on and off, cut vegetables without cutting anything else( fingers included) into uniform shapes, know what goes into my favourite curries and dishes and best of all, be trusted to make lunch and dinners for human consumption. I've achieved so much in the kitchen this month, I think I can survive on my own cooking soon.


And I can't thank my mum more for everything that she's taught me not only during this break but throughout all these years. She has taught me so much about life and responsibilities. I'm proud to say that nowadays, messy tables and wardrobes annoys me. It just kills me to see magazines and cups lying around the house... maybe I'm having an obsessive-compulsive disorder.


Well, one thing that I really want to do is to visit the children at the orphanage in SP and make their day. First I thought I could bake a cake for them but then I figured... what if that ends up ruining their day instead. So maybe I could treat them with something else.Hmm.It's good to know that I am fortunate enough to do something for these kids, so while I'm still physically and mentally able to help them out, I think I should. Nothing would complete my long long break more than seeing their faces lit up with joy. I've always wanted to do this...creating a better world for all these wonderful individuals; and I have this pervasive feeling to give back to the community.

And I have to bake something.Maybe cupcakes or an orange cake, something simple. Something that won't force my parents to 'pretend' like they actually think that it's good.

Ok well have to get back to my latest book,'The Afghan'. I'll prepare a short review on that book once I finish reading it.




Loves,

Gaya

THANK YOU!!

Ok Mr. Time got the dates mixed up. The results were actually out on Wednesday. So much for the post I wrote the day before that. Well, this post will make up for that =)

I'm truly, extremely grateful for the 4A's in A levels. Thank you God. Thank you so so much for the chance to make my parents proud, which I think is just priceless; and thank you for everything else that will come along with it.I'll take this chance to congratulate everyone else who did well and are able to pursue medicine soon.

Well that raises another question? Am I ready for another memorable, whirlwind like journey in education? Am I ready to face the pressure and handle the huge responsibilty that I'm already feeling on my shoulders. It's not weighing me down, no not at all; surprisingly it makes me stand up from my sofa ( I've been spending a LOT of time on it these past few days), and..and.. and plan what to do next. OK.. what an anti-climax, I know. But at least I realise that I've got to get myself prepared in a lot of ways. One being to improve my horrible sense of directions. I'm really bad with roads and signs.... so I've got to drive more. Which I shamelessly may add is another problem.. I think I ....*whispers*... subconciously try to avoid driving in every possible way. But the concious 'me' loves driving and can't wait to be behind the wheel. Hmm... complex situation we got over here huh?

So, I'm still not sure whether I'll be going to Singapore this Chinese New Year. Now that I know Yvonne will be there too... it makes me wonder more. Whether the malls will still have clothes worth buying, or shoes worth looking at anymore ;) haha.

So well I'm still chatting with the aforementioned individual while updating my blog AND I still haven't packed anything yet for my KL trip tomorrow.Tssk..tssk... *shakes head*. so much for my effort to be responsible and efficient. Well, have to go start packing now.

Toodles.

Gaya.

Countdown: 2 days

SO it's official. Results will be out on Thursday morning. Why is everything moving soooooo faaasst?! Give me some time to catch up oh mighty 'time'... I can't believe it's been 2 years since I've started my A levels and about three months since my exams ended. I'll be 20 in 5 months and 21 next year and 22 the following year *gasp*... I need some air.

Now if 'time' talks, this might be a conversation worth listening to...


Time : Mr. Rat was just impressive last year. He was in top form, completing his duties with efficiency ...and speed too!

Gaya : mmmhmm..fast.. obviously...

Time : Is something wrong gaya? You look worried.

Gaya : Well... it's 2009 right?

Time : Yes it is. * rolls eyes*...so?

Gaya : So, everything is zooming by past me.. I can't even believe I'm 19 already! I've finished
my A levels, meaning that college life is well almost over. I'm going to be an adult soon! I'll have to start acting my age, and claiming responsibilty for my actions. My views would be important not only to my family but the world in general... not that it was never before. Imagine all the decision making, the big fat hopes people will have for me, the bills that I'll soon have to deal with...and...and...

Time : Hahaha.hahahaha! ( Time laughs loudly, rolling on the floor)

Gaya : W-h-a-t is so funny?

Time : Hahahaha. You forgot insurance, rental, car loans? *tries hard to stay calm*

Gaya : I was about to mention that.. * sounding serious*

Time : Bwhahahahaha...hahaha.. ( bursts out laughing...again)

Gaya : What is wrong with you Time?! I'm amazed how my concerns for the future seems to be somewhat humorous to you...

Time : Haha. * composes himself or herself... successfully now* Well.. your only 19 dear. I can't even count my age with the normal 'years' you humans use.. What are you so worried about?

Gaya : There's..

Time : (Interrupts) No.. listen to me. I pass by everyone the same way I pass by you. I don't wait for anybody. Remember that taking one step at a time is vital to preserve your sanity. Don't worry about the future.. plan for the future. You can't escape it, so preparing for it every way you can is the wisest choice.

Gaya : Hmmm... that makes sense.

Time : Of course it does.

Gaya : You're right. We have the present to plan and the past to learn.

Time : Yup.

Gaya : Thank you Time. Really appreciate it.

Time : Okay have to get going now. You've just used up half an hour of me.

Gaya : Oh sorry. Better get going then.

Time : Oh yea.. by the way, results will be out this Thursday right?

Gaya : Okaaayyy... BYE!!!

Let us all pray for the best this Thursday.
Toodles!

Loves,
Gaya

Reality vs fiction

Forget about gnomes. Stephenie Meyer is writing a new book for the twilight sequel, the midnight sun ;) I'm soooooooo happy right now, I could scream! Why didn't anyone tell me that? It could have saved me the agony I felt as soon as I reached the fabulous ending for the 'breaking dawn', which needless to say is the last and the best book in the sequel ... for now at least. I had to read the last few pages very slowly just to make sure I don't lose the magical fizz of the book. Whoa.. magical fizz?! I'm even starting to sound a little bedazzled huh? Well the verdict? It was a very good book, every bit the unique story most readers were anticipating judging from the previous books of the sequel.

I was never a big fan of vampire stories or vampires for that matter.(pardon my sudden lack of humour.. must be caused by all the excitement), but this sequel changed that. I'm even looking forward to a new vampire series on Star World called 'Blood Ties'. Supernatural world.. here I come!

Things are unfortunately not so good back here in the real world. I just watched a heart wrenching footage of the war on Gaza on the Al-Jazeera channel. The death toll in Palestine as for yesterday was 1203. More than 5000 were injured. My heart goes out to all the victims and their families in Palestine and Israel. It's sad to see that many don't realise that war is still a war, no matter what the reasons are. Standing up for each other's rights is wise, but at what cost? How can killing the innocent be an imperative duty for those in a dispute? Well, it's sad enough to watch the impact of the war on the tv, imagine the depth of pain endured by those watching their families and friends fighting for their lives, imagine the innocent children hiding from a war they barely understand and watching their house tumble down as if they are worth nothing more than a pack of cards. Imagine.

Lets face the cold facts. There's a long way to go before achieving world peace but it is attainable. I figure nothing is impossible since we are humans after all. We can change if we want to. But how many more lives and civilisations are at stake before we figure that out? Guess we could start practising peace within our families and our group of friends first. We should learn to give and take and take interest in all the small things that many shrug off as petty issues.

I mean how many sisters realise how lucky they are to be able to share; not only clothes but laughters, jokes and memories as well. Likewise, how many children realise how lucky they are to be yelled at by their parents, which means they still CARE. How many individuals remember to hug their parents and their loved ones and tell them how much they love each other? I should be exremely grateful for many things I have now that I could live without. Life is beautiful and we just fail to see that. Instead of struggling to find the holes in our life, cherish the fact that we have a life to live in the first place. Lets really live life from this moment =)



To world peace.



Loves,

Gaya

Hot n Cold

I'm recovering well from the minor eye surgery I had last week. Well, being able to look at the computer and tv screen ( aaaaaahh MY TV.....*drooling as I type*...) without a huge alien-like bulge on my eyelid distruping my vision is definitely an accomplishment. It was a scary, painful, exaggerated, unexpectedly relieving experience, but an experience nonetheless. For all this while, I took immense comfort in the word anesthesia, thinking it was the the heavenly path towards a painless surgery. Oh was I w-r-o-n-g! The MOST dreadful part of the whole 'experience' WAS being anaesthesized. They should have an anaesthesia for anaesthesia!

Days are just sailing by. Fantastic. Apart from a healing eyelid and an improving sense of directions, I'm quite content with what I've done for the past few weeks. There's still room to worry about the results..MY results. OK, worrying about it now won't help but I just keep chaneling those worries into prayers, hoping for the best.God bless all of us.

So, Katy Perry is quite something huh? Not so much for the lyrics but her tunes are very catchy. My favourite would be ' Hot n Cold'. The lyrics are simple, and they bring forward one meaning... indecisive individuals. It's funny how often people are swayed by the judgement of others. Now I wouldn't want to be a prejudice and ignore the fact that I can be pretty indecisive myself. I'm 19 now and I should know better than lashing out dogmatic views at loved ones or the public in general. And I know for fact that having principles and being firm about them are more of a necessity than an asset in the medical profession nowadays.

At the same time, being able to accept advices and building our character based on them is necessary. Those are constructive criticisms. We should also be wise enough to differentiate consructive criticisms from the ones that are just meant to put us down out of the act of preserving one's dignity. So, knowing the hot fom the cold or the other way around is IMPORTANT. I'm halfway there, maybe closer than I think I am, but there's a lot to learn and I should not be afraid to do that, to admit my mistakes and to become a better person, one who is ready to face the world.

I really hope I'll find a book that is interesting enough to buy soon because I've almost finished my twilight sequel. Hmm... maybe Stephenie Meyer will write another book on gnomes. That might be interesting xx

Loves,
Gaya

A review on the vampires

I've finally got my wireless connection done! Sobs.. I'm so proud of myself. *pats back*. So now, there should not be any excuses for me to delay my posts. It's the eleventh already?! Seriously.. saying that time flies would be an understatement. And this also means that results will be out in eleven days time! A2 was not easy but I know I gave my very best for an A for every paper. At the end of the day, lets face it.. nothing is more valuable than seeing our parents beaming with pride. Aww, I LOOOVE them!



OOOh... and before I start rambling about other things.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY KALPANA!!! Your 19 now. So laugh, roll, jump, and cry like a 19 year old k? We love you!

So, moving on to vampires and werewolves, the twilight series was not a let-down, let me tell you that. Now that i've flicked my way through to the third book, eclipse, the supernatural world does not seem thaaat bad after all...hmm.. It revolves around a drop dead gorgeous vampire (pun not intended), Edward and an average girl from Phoenix called Bella. Stephenie Meyer seems to know the right way to describe individuals and the settings. She has the uncanny ability to bring the characters alive with her words and get the readers to have a depthful understanding about them. Definitely a series worth skipping your meals for =) NOT that I missed any though.

Well, I'm also proud to declare that my eye is ' whatever growing on it' free. Yay to me! I'll have to get going now. Eclipse is waiting xx

Loves,
Gaya