Seumas' Life Through Words

Monday, December 31, 2007

This might be my last post for the year 2007. The last day of the year is today and soon each and every one of us will get a rest and start afresh the new year. 2008 will be a year that has yet to be written. May it be awesome or may it be grueling, that has yet to happen. Now it is not the time to talk about 2008 but talk about the passing year.

Looking back at this year, I dont loads of stuff, experience heaps of things. And soon learned a lot and is still walking this never ending road of life. This year, I think is my climax year as a teen or is it? Why so? In my opinion, this years events has took a told on my childhood life and change me in some ways. The events that haunts others to the events that terrifies myself has been life changing. Lessons I've learnt all proved to be useful.

Besides that 2007 has been full of joy and sorrow too, hearts have been broken, tempers did flare and dramas did happen. On the contrary, love did happen and experienced, joy was spread. Frankly, it was a rather thrilling year. Though both bad and good things happen, there is nothing I would give up to change what has already happened.

And to those whom I met, I only realised, most of my close friends that I have made so far started off from this year. 2007 you rock for giving me friends that have made life better! Along the year, I've made a lot a lot of friends and there are some that turned into such close and good friends. What would it have been life without them. Even those friends who didnt turn out superb, they too at least made my life cool and great to some extend.

Come to think of it, I owe so much to 2007, it brought me so much closer to myself, but there is still time to seek for myself. I'm not confused with who I am, but there is so much I can discover as time passes by. I hope 2008 will be better and that it molds me well.

GOODBYE 2007 AND THANK YOU

HELLO AND WELCOME TO YOU, 2008

LOOKING BACK AT 2007 AND WALKING INTO A BRIGHTER 2008

silenced at 12/31/2007 03:59:00 AM

Saturday, December 29, 2007

So I came back from Australia and stayed home for a few days, attended to my cousin Kimmy, who came and stayed with me and my family for a few days, it was worth the stay and it really filled my time before I set off to Hong Kong on Christmas Eve.

As some of you know, my Christmas Eve and Christmas Day is always somewhat spectacular. But this is the first year I didnt have my Christmas at home. This year all the cousins, most of the families decided to take the Chrissies out of the states. So off went some to Australia and some went off to Taiwan and Singapore and even Europe and so on. Mine fell right into the heart of Hong Kong.

Upon arrival, I heard from some people that Hong Kong is a fun place to be. And we went on tour, so the tour group would be brought to nice places. I was anticipating for it. But then, when it was near midnight of Christmas Eve, the time where I would stop from my Annual Christmas Buffet Dinner munching and gather with the rest of the family members and anticipate the arrival of Christmas with countdowns and cheers and screams and the joy of unwrapping presents.

But in Hong Kong, as we walk down the crowded high street I didnt really feel the spirit of Christmas. You seldom listen to the Christmas songs coming from stores, not much people wore Santa Hat, I did wear mine. The most "Chistmas-sy" thing you will see is those Christian Churches organising street carolling. That is the most. When midnight came, which marks the arrival of Christmas. I didnt hear cheers nor did I see any countdown. Disappointed I went back to the hotel.

Christmas day felt like any other day just that I had to wake up early in the morning, with no presents to unwrap, we left the hotel on yet another day of tour...

But to be honest, the tour wasnt that bad, we had Disney Land which felt the most "Christmas-sy".

Besides that, since China's mainland is rather close, we took the train to ShenZhen, a province of China which is very well planned and has been developed well. I think that place was ok. Luckily, I didnt encounter any bad things that I have heard off, but you still have to have your guard up even if it didnt happen to you. Cheats and all. Frankly, the people there are very rude, China man steps on you, push you aside when they wanna pass, and never apologise. Even if the persons job is to give you service like the reception, they still use an impolite verbal way to talk to you.

But all in all, it was worth as a family trip!

~Will post pictures soon

silenced at 12/29/2007 06:11:00 PM

Saturday, December 22, 2007

Can this photo appeal as a Christmas Greeting card picture? hahaha...

silenced at 12/22/2007 01:27:00 AM

Home sweet home. Now I'm back after my Australian Advanture. Upon arrival, it was non-stop catching up with friends and mates... Man, the phone did not stop. Schedual here and there for outings, keeping me occupied before the Hong Kong trip kicks off. Went out with cousins and friends. But then, the phone was always the piriority, answering calls was fast. Then one night, I had to change my sim to check out something. In went the Optus sim card. Out came the Digi sim card which was also my line sim card. I placed the sim card on my bed. Checked my stuff and went to bed right away.

The next morning as I wanted to place the sim card back into my phone. Dang, I couldnt find it, maybe I might have kicked it off the bed. I spent the whole morning looking high and low for it. Even called for back up. It was like the whole room was ransacked. The bed sheets were taken off, but the search mission was left in vain.

I still believe it is there but then, nothing fruitfull have I seen. Dude, you know how much it feels to not have your primary sim with you. So now I'm using my Maxis sim, it is a prepaid. Man, I have to check my creds from time to time. It really is so killing...

When I went to the Digi shop, hoping I get a new sim card. They told me I could get it less than 24 hours and that there is no fees too it. I was delighted. Then they asked if the sim was registered under my name. *Froze*, It wasnt! It was registered under my dad and his company. As it is a Business Sim, it took more than walking in to obtain a replacement. Either you get the person there or you have to have an authorised letter!

I really didnt want to tell my parents I lost the sim, but ended up I had no choice but to confront them. So one day, the day before my parents went to Cambodia, I pulled my dad to the front of the shop, he went "I got no time, it is about 9pm and all the money changer is gonna close! I have to hurry!". Screw that, we were just 3 steps in front of the shop and you cant even take some time to go in and just arrange something. I was darn pissed, but what am I to do. This is what you get for being so clumsy.

Now, without much messages coming in from friends, life has been quieter. And now, I have to wait for my parents to come back first! SAD!

silenced at 12/22/2007 12:32:00 AM

Saturday, December 15, 2007

I wanna thank a lot of people who did a great difference in my trip and ofcourse some did a lot.

EUGENE! Thanks man, you brought me places, pulled me out from the boredom, spent much time with me. Dude, you rocked my Aussie Trip and you taught me a lot too. Thanks mate.

CYNTHIA! Hey, it is great seeing you after 10 years. You too took me places, brought me BEACH-ING! thanks..

Lets see, I cant remember all that I met, but each and everyone sure did a part in my trip. Guys, its been fun chillin with you guys.

Audrey, Aparna, Alvin, Allie, Alan, Beth, Boo, Bryan, Chris, Chow, Dona, Dan Tan, Eli, Elisa, Jimmy, Jaclynn, Jo, Jason, Kevin, Linus, Lionel, Mushi, Matthew, Mimi, Nina, Phally, Steel, Seb, Samantha, Sean, Susanna, Ven

If I forgot your name or it didnt appear, I am so sorry... But you're appreciated in a way that is so much more than words...

Take care...

See you when I get back to Perth

silenced at 12/15/2007 05:59:00 PM

Right after church after saying farewell to Mushi, Sean, Chow, Dan, Dona, Maria, Ted, Linus, Beth, Jimmy, Susanna, Jo, Elisa, Audrey, Lionel, Christ, Jaclynn, Leon, Eli, Phally... People who made a whole lot difference in my trip.

I went to Garden City in Applecross to do some shopping and bought a few stuff. Since I was there, I decied to meet Cynthia who was working in Myers. It was there we went out and spent time on the lunch break. Together, I met Alvin and Jef. Both kept me company as I learn a little more about their jobs and life in Myers and in Perth.

Soon after, me and my sister, Aparna and dad went to Harbour Town to do loads of shopping. Harbour Town is like a whole sale place. There are heaps of brands. It is works as a distributer and also as a factory outlet. Therefor, the things there are in bulk and are sold in a very low price.

It was there I got heaps of stuff which sums up most of my shopping in Australia.

The last week was mostly at home as we were busy packing, we were moving to another place. That house is no longer ours, there were so much to pack that it took a few days... That week, we didnt go out much.

silenced at 12/15/2007 05:49:00 PM

Since the pass week has been boring. I decided to hang out and make heaps of new friends. And it was a flip. On Wednesday,I manage to get myself into the church group hang out. We went to abeach for tubing. You sit in a tube like float or lie or anything and is hooked to a speed boat and then it turns into something like wakeboarding and you battle the waves and raffles the boat creates...

About 1pm, I walked to Curtin University to meet up with Eugene who would be fetching me to the Vault then we would take the bus with the rest of the group to the beach. At first I felt really awkward because I have no idea who are going and I dont know most of them, and far out. They are younger than me.

Since it is my last week, what the heck, I just joined because they asked me to. At Curtin we went to some of the nice places which had nice scenery. Perth is a very nice place. Although a buzzing city, it is ver close to nature, the Swan River really gives a nice landscape. Therefore, we get many houses that can look out into the sea.

When we arrived at the beach. It was not like Cottesloe but it was really different. Although there was no big waves that you can ride, but it was really nice... Just to look across is the city. What beauty.

The group didnt wait up, and soon every ran to the sea. In various swimwear, from cozzies, to boardies, to bakini, to casual clothes. The water was indeed cold as always. But we had fun play beach volley and marco polo. I soon met, Nina, Seb, Allie, Clara, Steel, Matt, Luke, Julien, Mike. They really made the trip a great one.

Soon water sports started. Besides tubing, they had an air ball which you can go in and run like a hamster in a hamster wheel in the water. It sure was awesome. As some of us prefer the water. There was a portion who preferred the easy keep easy set up skate park which they brought in.

After it got really chillie, I had to come on shore, it was there Allie and Seb taught me how to ride a skate board. In a few minutes, say 20, I finally know how to speed up, balance and turn. Those were the basics. But hell no I'm going to try to dive down the skate park's slope. HAHAHA, But Seb was so tempting me to do it.

My skate si fu, Seb...

After that, we had a small barbeque, because there were heaps of people, the food was clear off in a jiffy. And I love day light saving. Although the time is like 8pm, but seriously it looks like it is 6pm. As a result, we can have more fun and more sun!

It was not till 9pm we started packing and left for home. Now, it was really dark, but the city lights had lighten up across the beach.

As it got dark, we hope on the bus and left the place...

The boys shouting out the bus like kids... but seriously they are kids.... say 13?

Eugene(who is not high on pot or drinks...he wanted ya all to know)... me.... Seb and his younger brother!

silenced at 12/15/2007 04:21:00 PM

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Most of the time dont really pass by that easy, even if all I do is pig in and out day in day out. I havent been doing much lately, when I am in Australia. I have always been prompted to get a job and do something with the time I have now, earn something. Although I have never worked before or have any job experience, I really wanna give it a shot but who would wanna hire me for I can only come for 7 to 8 working days.

Try to do nothing is always the hardest, why? Because the mind and soul and body tend to do something. Lately when the body and mind is suppose to be put to rest, the mind doesnt quit, it still wonders in the mist. And soon "why" become the most common word ever used. It is most common for one who seeks for answers, one who wants reasons. One who wants to keep the questioning on going. When do you wanna put a stop to it? Seriously, there is no stop to why questions, just think deep and soon you will get heaps of "why" questions.

Just like a child, young and naive, what do they do when they want to know something and wants to know it further, all they say is "why is it like this?", "why is it like that?".

Is it reasons and answers I want, is it these I seek for? Again another why question. Why do I think so much? Sometimes you already know the answer, it is served right in front of you. Yet you are not satisfied, you think deeper with more "WHY-es". And soon you manipulate the simplicity of a manner and make it really confusing. Tell me, WHY do we do this? Do we realise that we are hurting others just to seek our answers? I do, but WHY do I continue seek for them?

You have a goal to try stop all this nonsense, accept the fact, but then again. This quest of achieving your answers will never end.

It cant be denied that to some certain extend, this questions do come in handy, it might help you inprove yourself. "Why does she treat him so well, I believe I have done better than him, souldnt I be treated better? Why, am I really that bad?". From another point of view, it is a statement from someone who is jealous. Do you think so?

I cannot help it but to drown myself in "WHYs". What about you?

silenced at 12/04/2007 03:08:00 AM

Monday, December 3, 2007

Hey mates, I've been experiencing Australia with different view and style now. Have been away from the computer, bringing myself out into the streets and to the city and even the beach. Went up close and personal with the exotic wildlife of native Australia. Here are some of the higlights.

Friday (30-11-07)
It was about 7.30pm and I set off to church with my sister. At church I made a few new friends. Together we worshiped the Lord and had a great service, Aussie Style. After that, it was about 11.30pm and Eugene invited me out for dinner. With the green light from my sister, I got to experience the night life of Australia. With Phally, Eli, Susanna, Joanne, Eugene, Ruby and Sean, we went to Hawker's Corner at North Bridge. It was there I got to try the local scene of Malaysian Food. HAHAHA, I actted like a F.O.B(Fresh off the Bowl) Asian, that is what they call. Because I have nearly every sensation the food could give still in my tongue. After that, we had a little chat and went home. Eugene dropped me off.

Saturday(1-12-07)
Early in the morning, we were suppose to head north to Pinnacles and do some sand surfing and see the lime stones in the middle of the dessert, but that idea turned scrap. Most of it because I came back late and couldnt wake up and my dad said it would be better to do it if the whole family was here. So we went to my cousin's place. With her husband and two noisy daughters, but very naive, we went to the WA Wildlife Park. I thought it was suppose to be small, but surprisingly it was rather BIG! I am not reall a fan of zoos and stuff, but to be honest, everytime yu go to one, the feeling changes. It somehow turned exciting. The ticket didnt cost much but we got to see heaps of animals. Got up close and personal with the animals. Seriously there are many birds in Australia, but I rather see the land animals. Things that come with feathers dont really impress me, only the peacock(Male). Had the chance to touch animals like Kangaroos, Koalas, Goats, Sheep, Horse, Camel, Lama, Donkey, Rabits, Wombats, etc.

At the end of the day, no matter how many times you visit a zoo, no matter how many times you've sen the animals by sight, it really still is enjoyable.

Sunday(2-12-07)
After church service, I met up with Cynthia, my kindergarden friend which I havent see for about 10 years. We were only recently reconnected this year. And since she moved to Perth and I came here, might as well plan a meeting. Her dad came and pick me up from church and send us off to the bus stop. It was amazing that we can still recognise each other. I also made more friends, her schoolmates like Samantha(Sam) and Alan(Al).

Together we took the bus to the city of Perth. Went around the city and then went for lunch at Shanghai, we also had icey ice snow. After that we planned to go to Cottesloe, one of the best beach in Australia. Technically, beaches here are really nice, most of them are.

We took the train system to Cottesloe and went beach-ing Aussie Style! With Boardies, we hit the cold waves of the sea! Soak ourselves in the water and later warm up in the hot sun and play with the sand on the beach. Really gave us quality bonding.

The day ended when we went our seperate ways at the central station as each of us headed home for dinner. But bound to meet again, lets say next week??

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I take back my words of claiming that Perth is th emost boring city in Australia. To be frank, the people you meet and to see everything in a different perspective makes it rather exciting. Well, Perth maybe boring but it does not provide the fun to you, not city on Earth can provide fun for you. So it is up to us to make the FUN! We create it, now that is more like it!

silenced at 12/03/2007 03:42:00 PM