» Exam Period (Sem 1) - Tuesday, May 22, 2012
02. Chinese 211 : 85% (Current average)
03. International Marketing : 80% (Current average)
04. Marketing Research : 70% (Current average)
This is the current average for my four units taken in Curtin University in Semester 1. As long as I maintain the following averages, I will be able to get two High Distinctions and two Distinctions (if my calculations do not fail me). Hopefully, I will have enough motivation to study hard and get good marks for my final examinations.
Labels: Examinations
» OOTD - May Edition #1. - Sunday, May 13, 2012
Cream Dress: eBay | Black Blazer: Valleygirl | Boots: Rubi Shoes.
After lunch at ToTo Vietnamese Restaurant in Victoria Park, we happened to stumble upon two 'Open Houses', to which we had a look around. Me and my boyfriend joked to my parents that we were going to buy the house today (but they didn't seem worried about that). Talking about houses, we really should start saving money for the future. Financial Goals: Marriage, house, retirement savings. Yes, it's better to start early, as it would act as a safety net for the future.
Labels: Boyfriend, Family, Outfit
» Period Problems. - Saturday, May 12, 2012
I've had moments of 'panic' when it comes to me having my period. Because of this, my boyfriend had to go through embarrassing moments just for me. There was once where I realised that I didn't have any period pads in my 'special box'. At the time, my boyfriend was out with his friends and said that he would buy some for me on his way home. He had to buy a huge box of overnight pads for me, in front of his friends. Apparently, they said that it was really embarrassing for him. However, he was really mature about it, and told them that it's a very normal thing to do. Go boyfriend!
Another moment happened yesterday. He had just came back from work at 11:30 PM, which explains why I decided to take a shower at 2:22 AM (was doing something on Facebook). Upon opening my 'special box', I realised that I had ran out of overnight pads - yes, again! How are we supposed to go to the shops to buy some at this early hour? Then, my boyfriend suddenly remembered that we have a female housemate living on the ground floor of our house. He went down, knocked on 'her' door and asked for some overnight period pads. Unfortunately, the rest of my housemates (all guys) were gaming downstairs and heard the conversation. They laughed, and I was so damn embarrassed by the whole situation. In the end, my boyfriend managed to get me two overnight pads from the female housemate. Thanks, baby.
Have you experienced any embarrassing period moments like this? Share?
Labels: Embarrassing
» Friends. - Friday, May 11, 2012
Friends can be classified into different categories.
True friends: There when you're happy, sad, angry, sick, stressed or having fun.
Emotional friends: There for you only when you're feeling down.
Fun-loving friends: There when you want to have fun and enjoy life.
Problem-solving friends: There for you only when you have problems.
Drifting friends: There sometimes, disappears at other times.
True friends? I probably only have three, two of which would be 'Darrel Sng' and 'Michael Flores'. I've known Darrel since I was 15, which means that we have a six year old friendship. We chat at least twice a week (because he has to book into his NS camp), or else, it would be a daily routine. He stays up to accompany me when I have to burn midnight oil, in a bid to finish my assignments. Darrel also listens to my problems, gives me advice and cheers me up. As for the fun side of things, we have had our fair share of 'secret sharing' and talking about life in general. I consider him a best friend.
On the other hand, I first met Michael on a 'snail mail' website. We were supposed to be pen-pals but ended up contacting each other on MSN instead. We have known each other for three years or so, and he has been there for me whenever I feel down. He never fails to send cards and presents on special occasions, like Birthday and Christmas. We have had our share of fun and laughter (in the past, when I was less busy), via Skype/phone. This guy is also one of my best friends.
Although I don't have many true friends, these guys are good enough for me. *smiles*
Labels: Friends
» Pictures of me. - Friday, May 4, 2012
Caption:Me wearing the jacket that my boyfriend bought for me!
On another note, me and my boyfriend will be celebrating our birthdays + early 1 year anniversary overseas. We haven't decided exactly where to go yet, but it'll either be Taiwan, Bangkok or Singapore. I'm secretly hoping that we'll go to Singapore, as I miss all my friends back 'home'. It would be good to introduce my friends to my boyfriend, giving them a chance to get to know each other. But I have a strong feeling that we'll end up going to Bangkok instead. *sad*
Talking about birthdays, Ken (my boyfriend)'s birthday is coming up - 28th of June. I don't have to worry about buying him a present, because I've already done so. Yay, one thing to tick off my to-do list. Next thing to do is to buy/make him a card and write my heartfelt thoughts in it. I hope to prepare for all the surprises in advance, so that I wouldn't have to worry about it during examination period. And to finish this blog entry up, my 21st birthday is also around the corner, specifically on the 30th of June. So stoked! I really can't wait.
Labels: Birthday, Boyfriend, Memories
» My Love Story. - Thursday, April 26, 2012
He told me that he would introduce me to his friends, and we could all hang out together. One day, both him and Ivan (a guy in our class) invited me out to Pot Black for a pool session. We then had dinner at a Korean BBQ Buffet Restaurant, where Ivan joked about how we would make a good couple - for some odd reason. We had such a blast that we decided to hang out again. The next time, we went to Fremantle, bringing along our DSLR for a mini photography session. We took pictures of ourselves and the scenery. From then onwards, we found out that we shared many similar habits/traits:
01. We both are neat/clean freaks.
02. We both have shy and conservative personalities.
03. We both are extremely fussy with food (same types).
04. We both love photography, playing pool and fishing.
05. We both have to shower before getting into bed.
06. We both don't like eating vegetables.
07. We both like to sing and go karaoke.
08. We both are Cancerians (horoscope).
09. We both don't eat spicy food.
10. We both have small eyes.
I've never found/seen anyone just like me. He's really the guy version of me, and I'm not even exaggerating! Anyway, let's go back to the love story. Basically, it was his birthday and he had invited some of his friends out for dinner at the Korean BBQ Buffet Restaurant. That night, when I went home, he told me something on MSN (roughly):
Ken: Marie. Last time, someone asked me whether I liked you. So funny.
Marie: Haha, really? When was this and what did you say?
Ken: On the day of my birthday, and I said no.
Marie: Oh, haha. That's funny! Why did they ask that?
Ken: I don't know, but they told me to 'ganbatte'. It's just pure friendship.
Marie: Hahahahahaha! Yeah, that's so funny.
At this point, I realised that I DID like him, but had to pretend that I wasn't hurt by what he had just told me. It felt like someone was throwing a thousand stones at me, trying to pierce through my heart. Anyway, after both our birthdays had gone by, we went clubbing twice with his group of friends. He did look after me while clubbing, except one time (that incident made us quarrel as friends). It was a little unexpected that we had a mini fight, considering the fact that he did tell me that he had NEVER quarrelled or fought with a friend before. Now, I actually found out that he had feelings for me at that time, and that's why he did release his anger - if you know what I mean?
One day, after our fishing trip (just me and him), I dropped him home. As he was attempting to get out of the car, I blabbered, "I think I like you more than a friend." What? Me? The shy Marie confessing to the guy that she was attracted to? This is unbelievable! Yes, but that's exactly what happened. Ken turned to me, patted my head and said, "Oh, I just treat you as a friend." Bam! That hit me hard. But before I could get my mind back and working normally, he told me that he would consider. I didn't want that because, either way, I'll be losing out.
The next day in 'Business Information Systems' class, he took the seat right beside me and said, "Are you ready for the answer?" I shook my head, refusing to even look at him. For the next 15 minutes, he kept asking and asking the same question, until I was ready to hear what he had to say. Ken pulled me out of the class, as we looked out of the balcony. He explained that he had feelings for me, but couldn't forget his ex-girlfriend as well. It was unfair to have two girls in his heart, so he couldn't give me a straight-out 'yes' that day. He then gave me two choices.
01. Be with him, and he'll slowly forget his ex-girlfriend.
02. Wait for him to get over his ex-girlfriend, then be with him.
I chose Option 1. This was only because I decided that if I had waited for him to get over his ex-girlfriend, I might have lost my feelings for him in the process. On the 18th of July 2012, we were officially a couple. We had our first kiss in Curtin University, at the bus stop where we bade our first goodbye. Up to date, I've been with my boyfriend for 9 months and 8 days and our love is still going strong. Yes, we have had some ups and downs in our relationship, but that's always normal between a couple. We have had days where we would be mad at each other, and days when I'm in tears. But I know that everyone goes through that, at least once in their life (in terms of a relationship).
I have the best boyfriend in the world. Ken has changed so much for me, personality, behaviour and bad habits (all in one). Me on the other hand, I've learnt not to be too controlling and sensitive - still trying to work hard on them, at my own pace. If you don't already know, I moved in with my boyfriend since February 2012. My parents give me a monthly allowance and at one point, I couldn't survive with the amount that I was getting (because I wasn't controlling certain temptations aka bad habits). Because of this, I told my boyfriend that I would have to move back home, as I couldn't survive on my allowance. Note: I'm not complaining about the amount that my parents give me, in fact I'm very satisfied.
01. I couldn't afford the electricity/water/gas bills.
02. I couldn't afford to pay my share of monthly groceries.
03. I couldn't afford to eat out or go out with friends.
After pondering about the problem, he told me that he would pay for all the necessary bills, my share of monthly groceries and my meals/activities when I'm out with him. Unlike other girls (most of them can be rather demanding in a materialistic way), I couldn't accept the fact that he was paying almost everything for me. Therefore, I chose to eat in whenever I could, and limit any activities that involved money - just so I could help him save money whilst he could.
Anyway, when my boyfriend came back from work today, he handed me his first work pay. He threw the envelope on the table and said, "This is yours!" Looking at him with shock, I asked why he was giving it to me. It was his hard earned money, and well, in better words, his first pay. He then told me that he was actually working to support me, so that I could 'survive' while living with him. I kept refusing, but he took my wallet and shoved the cash right into the notes compartment. Wow, I'm just shocked and absolutely speechless. *le gasp*
This sentence keeps ringing in my head: "I'm working to support you, so you can survive."
I will never forget this. I love you so much, thank you baby! ♥ *kisses*
» Neopets.com - Saturday, April 14, 2012
1. A Faerie Chomby: Tikimairu
2. A Faerie JubJub: Leikell
3. A Faerie Quiggle: Phougwer
4. A Faerie Kyrii: Inalene
Unfortunately, my bank account has only 500,000+ NPs. If only someone who doesn't want their old account could donate some Neopoints to me. *nudge* I think I'm back into the game, considering the fact that I've gotten back in contact with some of my old friends on Neopets. Some of these people involve, Zoe, Willabelle, Wendy and Shelly.
Do you have a Neopets account? What is your username?
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