WEEKEND.

There wasn't cell on Friday night so Mishi came pm-ing me on MSN asking if Mummy and I would want to join her (and JoshC) in the city. Before that Mummy and I already had plans to go down to the city and so I happily said yes because the more the merrier!

Went down immediately after my economics paper (I couldn't finish but overall it was still ok so thanks for all the prayers! x]). Met Mishi and JoshC at Samurai but we weren't gonna eat there 'cos Mummy's stomach just recovered.

We went to Woolworths (Woolies) first because we were afraid it'd be closed by the time we finish our dinner. Bought Baileys, Kahlua and Amaretto from the liquor shop. Contented!

Then we walked down to Fu Yuan only to realise it's closed! What happens? Back to plan A! Eat at Chi. Haha.
There you go! Mummy had beef stir fried noodles (I wonder why!) while I had two varieties with noodles. Roast pork and roast duck. Yum!

After dinner was SHOPPING SHOPPING AND MORE SHOPPING! Went to Myers because I wanted to get some stuff from Shiseido but they ran out of stock. Walked around the shoe department and set my eyes on a pair of RED boots. SEXAYE! A$79.95! I'm so gonna save for it!!

Then we went over to David Jone's for my Shiseido products. Got them and went over to Target to get my quilt cover set. Another ballerina set! A$30. Quite expensive but it was already on offer. Original price was like...A$49.99?!

When we started walking around aimlessly, Mishi called. Coffee at Gloria Jeans! GO!

I had green tea chiller. Yum to the max! I got coconut and white chocolate chiller for Mummy. Was kinda...sweet. Heh. I didn't know what to get her!

Mishi rode her scooter back. JoshC, Mummy and I took bus 102 back together.

Made tiramisu on Saturday morning. Only the preparation part haha. The cream had to be frozen. So while it's left to freeze, I got ready and went out for ushering!

Service was good. Holy communion. Pastor Patrick spoke about a call/committment to serve. After service, Boon Wai and I went off immediately for dance service. Went to his house first, though, 'cos he wanted to change/get some stuff.

Saw Genesis. Baha. Funny guy. Left his place and went to Chilliz and Boon Wai got his dinner. My dinner? Chips! =D I wasn't hungry and I didn't want to be too full for dance.

We didn't do much for dance. Maybe not as much as before. Only covered the important parts and rehearsed a few times. Everyone was dead tired! Me included! And Phoebe's so ubber cute! Did I mention how she came up to me and lay on my tummy??? Cute right!!!

After dance, I went over to Jesse's place 'cos he wanted to show me some videos on popping and locking. HIS CATS WERE SO CUTE CAN! I super love Sabrina. The fattest!

Left at around 1am. Got home and finished up on the tiramisu. Only slept at around 2am.

Sunday morning was all so relaxed. Ate the tiramisu I made.

IT WAS GENG OK! GENG! Mummy and Eunice both loved it. Also had half a garlic bread. Was so so so so so bloated at the end. Lunch was fried bee hoon. Even more bloated =_=.

Jesse picked me up for dance. Reached Curtin at around...4.30? Rehearsed three times. Was terrible. BUT everything went well during the service! Praise the Lord!!

MICHAEL BATTERSBY PREACHED! OH MY GOODNESS CAN YOU BELIEVE IT! When people told me how they melted in their chair when he sings, I didn't believe them 'cos I didn't the last time he preached. BUT I MELTED YESTERDAY!!!!! He's soooo awesome! He preached about growing up!

After service, the UWA zone went for dinner together at Uncle Billy's at Northbridge. Superb food. After dinner we had bubble tea. Some went Tea Fusion, some went Utopia, I went Easyway. Heh. Max sent Sharon, Eunice and I home. MAX IS SUPER MEAN CAN! Mean And Xtremelybigandtall indeed!

Sigh. The weekend just ended like this. Today's school was...boring. As usual. Oh wells.

signing off~DE XIN

INJUSTIFIED.

Ever felt like you're being forced to do things you just DON'T want to do? Things you feel useless to you?

I feel for you.

But amidst all complains and whinings, why not just take a step back and look at the big picture. There could be a reaason to it. Maybe it IS useful to you.

True, I whine, I complain, I cry. "Why, God, why? Why put me in a course I didn't choose for? Into a course that wasn't even in any of my choices? When I was eligible for other more enjoyable courses?" And God answers.

As much as you loath it, pick it up and carry it with you like you love it. "Love your enemies," God said. Take it as a responsibility. Because it's God's plan. And you know it.

signing off~DE XIN

PHEW.

Mid-semester tests and exams are officially over for me! Finally everything's done. Now the tiredness is setting in. Even after a super strong cup of coffee in the afternoon and a cup of green tea chiller from Gloria Jeans just 2-3 hours ago.

Next up: Linear Algebra assignment, Physics assignment, Physics test [2/5/2007], ushering tomorrow, dance performance during service on Sunday.

WHEN WILL I HAVE THE TIME TO BAKE?!?!?!?!?!

signing off~DE XIN

WHAT A HOUSE.

When I got home from grocery shopping, it felt like I entered a showroom. Sally was with Mummy. Jason was talking to Patrick's friend. CROWD!

THIS

is super dissappointing. Yam mochi it is. Tasted more like starch with a hint of yam taste. Yuck.

Been having the weirdest craving at the weirdest times of the day. Coffee. In the evenings. Or night. Gah.

The computer science test today was ok, I have to say. And I thank the Lord for that. And also those who have been praying for me! Thanks so so much.

BUT don't stop praying k? Because I've got an exam tomorrow. Economics. Yikes!

signing off~DE XIN

HEH.

I know I really should be studying but I've been studying one whole day and I'm really really sick of it. My whole body's aching already! Even drinking a cup of coffee in the middle of the night isn't helping. *groan*

I didn't get tagged lol but I just feel like doing this!

Part 1: On The Outside.
Name: Chia De Xin
Date of birth: 26/12/2007
Current status: Single and enjoying it. I think.
Eye color: Sometimes it's dark hazel, sometimes it's hazel.
Hair color: Black with brown and blonde. Waiting for it to turn totally black again.
Right or left handed: Right handed.
Zodiac: Capricorn/Snake

Part 2: On The Inside.
My heritage: Mum's a hokkien, Dad's a hakka. I guess that makes me a hokka. Or hakkien. Heh.
My fear: Darkness
My weakness: Stubborness, temper, impatience, procrastination. Sometimes you don't see it but it happens in my mind.
My perfect pizza: ANYTHING WITH CHEEEEESE!!!!!!!!!!

Part 3: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow.
Your first thought waking up: What time is it???
Tomorrow: is another school day. *groans*
Your bedtime: Is around midnight.
Most missed memory: The fun times with Daddy x)

Part 4: Your pick.
Pepsi or coke: PEPSI!
mcD or Burger King: BURGER KING!!
Adidas or Nike: ADIDAS!!!
Lipton tea or Nestea: Eh. What's the difference?
Chocolate or Vanila: Vanilla
Cappuccino or coffee: Anything that contains coffee makes me happy =).

Part 5: Do You..
Smoke: Used to.
Curse: Seldom. Trying not to!!

Part 6: In The Past Month
Drank alcohol: Lemon Lime & Bitters count? Ok no. I've had better.
Gone to the mall?: Yep.
Been on stage: Yep.
Eaten sushi: Nope =\.

Part 7: What Were You Doing
1 minute ago: Still doing this lol.
1 hour ago: Trying to study but ended up surfing the net lol.
4 1/2 hours ago: DINNER!
1 month ago: On the way home from dance practice.
1 year ago: SLACKING! Man I miss college.

Part 8: Finish The Sentence.
I love: baking!!
I feel: tired.
I hate: crowds.
I hide: most of my inner thoughts and feelings.
I miss: Daddy.
I need: to start studying!!!

I WANT TO TAG
Min Ru, Wei Xian, uh, Nancy and Sherry! =)

signing off~DE XIN

PARENTS.

Mummy's outside in the living room having a chat with Jay. About parents. About how mothers usually take the effort to understand their children well.

And then I thought about what happened in the afternoon. How Mummy told me she's tired of always cooking the food I like just to make me eat rice.

The problem is, it's not what she cooks. It's me. The problem lies with me. I just don't like rice.

I hope she understands.

signing off~DE XIN

BORING.

Today wasn't say very exciting. Studied the whole afternoon away. Ok wait. It was actually quite exciting.

BECAUSE I FINALLY GOT TO MAKE RICE PUDDING!
I've been dying to make this since I don't know when! It was really really easy. Just that you must have the patience to wait a total of 3 hours. The milk had to absorb the vanilla bean's taste, the rice had to be cooked in the oven.

But I would say it's definitely worth the wait. IT TASTED REALLY GOOD! Mummy loved it too. But it got really bleargh towards the end. Maybe too much nutmeg. (But I already put minimal amount!!)

You know how I had been looking around for smoked salmon sandwich in Singapore?
I'm making them myself over here in Perth! It's basically smoked salmon with cream cheese bagel. SUPERB!

Ever wondered how popcorns popped? =D

Y'know how people usually enjoy a warm/boiling hot cup of honey water during winter?

I love mine cold during cold weather (and hot during hot weather). =)

Rendang for dinner!!!!!

signing off~DE XIN

FAILED.

First attempt to sleep, housemate and Mummy made a whole lot of noise in the living room. Second attempt to sleep, Junie called. Third attempt to sleep, I got hungry. Fourth attempt to sleep, Mummy watched Da Chang Jin. Fifth att - forget it. Ha.

Cell was awesome. I did games. Word search. They seemed to have enjoyed it. I hope. Heh. Hope it was educational too.

Words was about talents. For a moment I thought God left me out. Not because I thought He didn't bless me with any talents (He did, in fact, bless me with lots) but because He didn't talk to me through Garry. But after a bit more of quiet time, He talked to me personally.

"No, I didn't leave you out," He said. "I just wanted to be more private with you. I know what you've been struggling with. Despite your studies you still danced for Me. Despite your lack of time you still took the time out to practise one last time for yet another performance for Me. You've made full use of just one of the talenst I've blessed you with. What about the other talents?"

His talk with me was really...how do I even put it to words? Impactful? Unforgettable? It's like how you won a lottery. Or how you opened the best gift on your birthday. Just much better.

Dinner at Con Cas was awesome. I wasn't actually very hungry so I thought maybe I'd just order a small lasagne instead of sharing the pizzas. The chilli mussels should feel me up quite well. BUT NO! Their SMALL was huge! See the irony?? HA! But the overall was good. Chilli mussels were piping hot but it just felt so good.

Movies at Carousel. Some watched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Bo-ring! I don't even know if I spelt it the right way. Ha!), some watched Shooter (BOOO-RIIING!!!!!) while Mishi, Junie, Nian Chee, Mummy and I watched STOMP THE YARD!

LET ME HEAR THE RHYTHM YO!

It was just plain awesome. The stompings just made my feet go all so itchy. GIMME SOME TAP DANCING HEY! The beat was just sooo...MMFFF!

I thought the leader of TNT was HAWT HAWT HAWT, not the lead-actor. Heh. But the lead-actress was really sexaye.

Practically the whole zone was at Carousel today. There was Kevin's cell, Fracis' cell. And also others! Goodness.

When I told people how I added coconut milk to my fried rice, their face squirm in disgust. Only Mummy had been very supportive of it. She seems really really proud of it too. Thanks Mummy! x)

signing off~DE XIN

IT'S TIME.

I really wonder when was the last time I felt THIS sleepy. Probably during Search For A Star last year.

Gah. All the assignments, tests and exam. They really kill brain cells+juice. I can even feel sleepy in front of the computer.

It's a signal for an afternoon nap in a long while.

signing off~DE XIN

FINALLY!

Here's the long waited post! Pictures from Singapore and a little from Perth! It's not complete 'cos there's just too many pictures for just one post to hold!

Summary:

The Saturday (27/01/2007) spent with Mummy in Singapore.
Please refer to post 31/01/2007.

Lunch + movie outing with Nancy!

The usual root beer and cheese fries! =D

The only different thing was this chicken. The dip was AWESOME!

Please refer to post 06/02/2007.

Lunch + movie outing with Wei Xian. =)

Didn't have rootbeer I think. Some orangy-yellow coloured drink. Was nice though! This slab rib was really really tender. Yum!

Please also refer to post 06/02/2007.

The day I was supposed to meet Calvin for movie.

The tilted cup =D. The water tasted different too. Nice!

The pasta could be improved. Maybe with more sauce and cream.

Please ALSO refer to post 06/02/2007. Heh.

The last lunch + movie date with Sherry. *pouts*

What beats the ever so lovely root beer?! xD

The chilli wedges Sherry insisted on me trying haha. It was indeed really good.

Al funghi with half a chicken. Mine!

Al funghi with fish fillet. Sherry's!

The chicken was a lot ok! Sherry had to help me cut it up lol because we were running out of time.

The salt and pepper haha. Thought they looked cool. Heh.

Her shot of me!

We had some fun at the Singtel at CitiLink. =D

Please refer to post 15/02/2007.

Dinner at Swensen's with Mummy and her friends.

The candles were for Valentine's Day 'cos it was Valentine's Day eve. Romantic!

Very sweet, very sinful, but just so heavenly!!!!!

Please also refer to post 15/02/2007.

CAUTION! The remaining pictures might make you go hungry!

My favourite dessert of all time. Yam paste with ginko nuts!!!!!

Tried making trifle haha but it wasn't quite a success. Mummy says I shouldn't have substituted the gelatine with jelly crystals. *shrugs*

The oreo cheesecake from Caltex. Not cheesy enough!

Some "piah" I bought while I was out with Mummy at Parkway's foodcourt. Super big bun, super small portion of rd bean paste. Haha. Super oily!!!

The first unsuccessful pancake haha but the second one was successful! Strawberry jam was self-added.

Caramel cheesecake from The Cheesecake Cafe! A bit sweet though.

Blueberry cheesecake from the same place. Nice!! Berry berry! =D

Peanut butter cheesecake from the same place again! Best cheesecake so far!!!!!

Daddy bought a new towel for me to bring over to Perth =D. I so so so so so love him! And miss him too!
The amount of luggages to be brought over to Perth. Minus one - Daddy's!

Nails prepared for Chinese New Year!

Lots of quality time was spent with my parents while Daddy was still in Perth with us. Yep, we still managed to dig out time after orientation ate up so much of my time. Total waste of time!!!!!
We just couldn't get enough of coffee times and more coffee times where ever we go!

Then there was host day.
Where I didn't do much.

Am in Garry's cell for this semester. We had lotsa fun so far!

Can tell? =D

Don't forget BAKING.

Was baked with Wei Jun and Eunice. Fun!

signing off~DE XIN