Something To Be Shared.

Summer is here, and it's been 2 full weeks since I started my summer classes and it's been pretty hectic. Well, I am taking 9 credits (Yoga, Tai Chi, Econ & BioChem) and my classes start at 8 in the morning everyday. I know, I should blame myself. My Econ is a web course, so I have to spend immense time reading the book as well as the online materials and complete a homework and 2 quizzes every week. Oh man, I can't wait for 1st half to end. My 2nd half should be less hectic as I will be taking only 5 credit hours. I'm starting my work at the dining halls tomorrow, and Dr.Maria asked us to start the lab work from next week onward. This is going to be crazyyyy. This whole week I  have been feeling miserable, I don't know why. I just felt a sudden heaviness in my heart, and I couldn't help but to feel sad over some things and now, things have just gotten worse. I mean, I'd got a full plate almost everyday, but I felt so dull, bored and alone, ALL at the same time. I just didn't know why. Maybe because it's summer and there's less people around, or maybe because I'm doing yoga and Tai Chi so I tend to reflect more on things that seemed trivial before this, or maybe I just miss my friends back home. I really wish they were here to cheer me up or entertain me right now, but it's far from reality. At least I felt much better after talking to one of my really good friend on skype last night, he's such a clown. Whatever it is, one thing really hit me and I expressed it in my tweet: I should really live life with less, or NO expectation of others to avoid mourning over crumbled hope most of the time.  I just realized that I have relied so much on others for happiness or hope, and when everything turns against me, I feel nothing but a void in my heart even if it might have not been their mistake. My whole life has been that way, and I just don't want to care anymore. I wish I can just go on with my life, cherish it and live life with no expectation on anything but myself, my goals and aspirations. Maybe I should live by that principle from now onward. Nevertheless, I will never lose my hope because faith has been the number one thing that has kept me going and has brought me to where I am today. I will never regret each day, all the pain, struggles and blood tears that I have experienced. Okie, I've got to stop being emo right now. Let's talk about some good stuffs and I'll save the best for the last.

I went to DC after my finals and I totally enjoyed my short one week break over there. DC was lovely with magnificent architecture and history. I was able to feast my eyes on so many nice buildings, and the weather was lovely at the same time. Inspired by that, I am currently engrossed in reading "The Lost Symbol" by Dan Brown as the story revolves around the mystical legend and ancient histories of DC and all those free masonry stuffs, purdy intriguing. During the trip, we had the privilege to stay at one of our JPA officer's house, Mr.Azim and we definitely saved a lot of money on that.  His wife took so much trouble to cook for us some Malaysian food that we have been deprived of, and were craving for so badly. In fact, they were really down to earth and amiable to the point you didn't even have to be formal towards them. I truly appreciated their warm welcome and hospitality. I have the best sponsor in the world!

Well, that's about DC. Guess what y'all? I managed to get 4.0 last semesterrrrr, and I am so grateful to God for always being there, for answering my prayers in silence and for blessing me with the perseverance to strive hard towards my dreams and goals. And, to add to that, I am finally a sister of Tri Sigma sorrorityyyyyy. I was so happy to be initiated and I can't wait to actually get to know the sisters better and spend time with them in the Fall. It's going to be hectic, but who cares? I'm in the States for only 3 years, I don't just want to excel in my studies, I want to maximize my experience while it lasts. 

Cheers to that! Moving on, let me announce the best thing that has ever happened to me in the states so far......*Bring the drumrollllll in* Guess what? I managed to secure a freaking LPU International Summit pass for their concert in New Jersey this August!!! I know right? With that pass, I will have the opportunity to attend Meet&Greet, Q&A sessions, backstage touring and many many more.....The best part is that I will finally have the amazing opportunity to meet the guys of Linkin Park who have inspired me for the past 10 years. I CANNOT WAIT TO MEET THEM, it's still 3 months awayyyyy! Damn, this is like a real dream come true, being in the states has already been a dream for me and now, I just feel truly blessed with everything that I have in my life. Even though sometimes I may look back at my past or even the present and end up complaining about some unnecessary things, deep down, I truly appreciate everything that I have in my life, and I am not ashamed of anything. I really started up everything from a scratch and I'm really proud of myself. I know I may tend to be overwhelmed by diffidence at times, but wtf, I am one heck of a lucky lucky girl. Peace out, y'alll.

Linkin Park - BURN IT DOWN (Official Music Video)

Music Video is Out, it's simple but I love it. :)

Favorite lines:

"All that I needed was the one thing I couldn't find, And you were there at the turn, waiting to let me know."

"I wanted to fix this, but couldn't stop from tearing it down. And you were there at the turn, caught in the burning glow, and I was there at turn waiting to let you know"

Yeap, that's HIM!

Guess who showed up at PennState last night? It's the revered man whom I believe has inspired and is still inspiring millions of people out there. It's none other than Aron Ralston. Does that ring a bell? Well, it's the dude who inspired the production of the movie 127 hours. Owh yeah, this is the man who amputated his hand in order to free himself from a dislodged boulder that trapped him for five days and seven hours at the Blue John Canyon. I was so glad that he could share his experience with us and as he recounted the life-changing incident that happened to him nine years ago, he mentioned about how it changed his whole perspective about himself, his life and about the things that matter to him the most. And yet, he still continues his passion for outdoor activities without any trepidation or fear. He's a true hero! 

p/s: He's so cute, and funny and he's also an all-rounder. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon with a degree in mechanical engineer and French and a minor in piano! How cool is that. 

                        

Random Post.

Finally, I have the time to update my blog again. This is so cool, I just love writing stuffs a.k.a crapping in my blog but I can hardly find time to do so nowadays. Nevertheless, I don't really have much to say even though I actually do have a lot things in my mind right now. If I start writing 'em all down, I'll be pretty much synonymous to an unstoppable train. So, I'm just going to post some random pictures, making 'em short and simple.

Malaysian Night was amazing, it was pretty successful and I was so proud to be a part of the team. We did a great job, and most of all, we had so much fun along the way. I was in one of the performance team for the night :)

 

Next up are some of the pictures from Yellowcard's concert, organized by SPA Late Night which was held just few weeks back. This was my first ever concert in the States, and I waited in the queue for almost 3 hours but guess what? It was free of charge and I was at the front row all the way and even managed to hug the Violinist. I totallyyyyyyy ENJOYED it, it was definitely worthwhile. 

Isn't the teddddyyy bear so cute?

Thank you, sweetheart :) I love you.

Amid all the workload, I have been trying to improve on my culinary skills, but I have no idea if I'm making any progress. 

This curry turned out to be too spicy :/ 

but hey, I love my food to be colorful, and HEALTHY!

During Spring break, I have been succumbing to my online shopping addiction, and as a repercussion, I am at the verge of going broke right now. Need to save moneyyyyy and watch my expenses so I can survive until JPA banks in at the end of the month. Whatever it is, I'm totally loving my new Abbey Dawn shoes :) 

                         Pictures from Grad Night '12

Well, I think that is all for now. Life's just pretty busy at the moment, there's always something to do. When one is done, another comes up but, to be frank, I'm somewhat loving this life. I love being busy. No, I ain't a weirdo. Perhaps it's just that the state of having nothing to do can drive me CRAZY, so I pretty much enjoy keeping myself occupied most of the time. Take care, y'all. 

Chammak Challo R&B Remix - Arjun

English version of Chammak Chello by Arjun. It's purdy mellow and soothing, check it out!
He is so Charmingggg! ;)