Quintessentially Kai: It's already MAY

Quintessentially Kai

My birthmark is in my Savior, where the joy and strength of my heart originate from.

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

It's already MAY

I cant believe it.... May 2nd. I have been here in Brissie for like almost 3 months. So far, God has been quite nice to me. I dont really experience major hiccups or rather I almost always got some help one way or another. If not for Joel, I would have died crying or be a real miserable girl. I think he will make a good husband if he could just stop/do blah blah blah...... haha. Come to think of it, it is really interesting how our paths actually crossed.

Many back home think that Im doing really fine, enjoying my life big time but my life here is not that great. I admit I have been quite distracted, having difficulty coping with studies and projects. It is amazing how I can still managed to get decent grades for my mids. To think that it is already MAY now, I wonder if I can still catch up and do well for finals. Argh. What a let-down to my parents. =/ real struggle. I should start promising myself not to skip school or not to sleep in lectures. School is a boring place and sorely a place dedicated to learning at the moment. I dont have real friends, just acquaintances in school, sad to say. Hence, it is not really fun to go to school and Im highly unmotivated to do so. Alright, before I start wallowing in self-pity, i better stop rattling about how pathetic I am.

Right now, Im trying to break lease at my place and move into Festie. So I have things everywhere and it gets quite tiring sometimes to run around the 2 places. Seriously, I feel bad for imposing on others but I dont have much of a choice. Joel has been ferrying me around, moving my things. Deepest gratitude for his help. Like I said, I really dont know what will be of me if not for him. Dependence is somewhat horrendous and Im guilty of that. SUCKS. And I thought that I would learn to be super independent when Im studying overseas. I thought I could do better than that.

Been trying out recipes from home and so far, it hasnt been quite a disaster as yet. (at least the dishes taste like food) Not surprisingly, this drives me to continue in working on my culinary skills and make better tasting edible food. Cant wait to cook them for my family when Im back. There is just so much comfort in cooking and eating food that you missed. Im sure after 3 years, I will be a better cook. It is good fun to stay at Festie and be an apprentice to the chefs here. Im bound to gain some weight. Hehe

Speaking of which, I did put on some weight! From the time I reached here till now, I have gained 2 kg. The only concern I have is the incorrect method that Im using to gain weight. I should do something about it before my arteries start clogging. Like what Sher once told me, the snacks (rubbish food) here are much cheaper than the actual fresh produces. It is so true, especially when there is adverse weather conditions. Prices fluctuate so much. Im so like an Auntie now, going for the most economical stuff as much as possible. Have been eating out and celebrating birthdays till Im broke though. Esther's 21st birthday party was just over during the last weekend. It was all but one word: hectic! We prepared so much stuff amidst the busy school schedule, it was crazy. Still, she seemed elated with the surprise and it is probably all worth the efforts. All the festie peeps' birthdays are over so I guess the rest of the year will be less 'surprising'.

It is already 4am Aus time now and I shall hit the sack. Shall update as soon as I have the mood to do so. Hees... Love all of you guys back home. Do take good care of yourself and stay Cheery! Alrite, if you decide not to be happy, you can confide in me by dropping me a mail. Many hugs!

posted by kai @ 3:21 AM

4 Comments:

At May 3, 2007 at 1:56 AM, [E]sAiNt said…

lucky you to have someone to depend on... thank god for joel! it would really be heartbreaking to know that you're actually suffering there.. esp. in a place you've never stayed long for..

eat more sweetie.. i wanna hug a meatier girlfriend =)

study smart play hard.. you sleep during poly lectures.. and u did equally well.. so u shouldnt be too bothered about sleeping in lectures.. hahah i heard sherline does it too.. pretty often right sher? =P

take care lady =)
At May 4, 2007 at 10:26 PM, ding 'a' leng said…

Don't worry lah, dear. I was once in your position last year during 1st sem. Luckily Esther was my homie. So you see, homies can be shoulders to hang on too. Later on, I found more friends in 2nd sem. So hang on, we're here for each other ^-^
At May 5, 2007 at 9:43 PM, kai said…

I think Im so blessed with my girl pals.. Thank you !!

Angie: Girlfriend.. u will definitely hug a meatier me when im back but i cant guarantee the boobs though. *wink* Lol. Sleeping in lectures is such a bad habit, dont encourage me to go on!
At May 5, 2007 at 9:44 PM, kai said…

Leng: Thanks for being my new homie! hehe.. and it is really sweet of u to share with me your experience. I know Im not alone. =)