Hello world! This blog is dedicated to documenting my life in Melbourne so all you people in Singapore don't forget me. I should have started it the moment I arrived but life was pretty hectic then so it's better late than never i suppose.

I can't remember everything that's happened since I arrived so here's a brief update. I spent a few days in Sydney with Aunty Kim and Mummy then I flew back to Melbourne. Mummy and I bought everything from a portable air-conditioner to a convection oven to prepare me for my new life. I've had my first week of school...lectures only cos tutorials only start in week two. I'm taking Introduction to Microeconomics, Finance 1, Accounting Reports and Analysis and Principals of Business Law for my first semester. A level results came out and big whoop, I did terribly! Now in more detail...lets start with Friday.


Friday, 6 March 2009

I woke up, had lunch and went for my first tutorial. Intro to microecons is the only subject with tutorials in the first week. I kept staring at this girl cos I thought she was the tutor so I was waiting for her to start the lesson...turns out she wasn't the tutor so she must have thought I was so weird staring at her. The lesson was very light, just introductions and a simple worksheet.

I met Sara after my tutorial and we had one heck of a time scanning my authorization letter and passport to Angelica. Angelica was then told to cab to ACJC to collect my results. Waiting for her call was nerve racking! UGGHHH I didn't do very well!!! Although, I didn't expect much...I actually expected to get straight Us so I did better than I expected but still, it would have been nice to have done better especially for econs. Econs pissed me off!!! Math too but less than econs, oh and GP was a joke!

Sara cooked steak for dinner while I supervised then we got ready for Eve. We took so long to find the damn place so we only reached there at like midnight. I had my first drink that night. Whisky with coke which I barely touched and two lychee martinis. I swear they forgot to put alcohol in the first martini...it was like lychee syrup. I was kinda upset the whole night so I just sat there stoning. Those will be my last drinks though...it's not something I enjoy.


Saturday, 7 March 2009

I woke up, had lunch then went to QV to run some errands. Went to Big W to pick up pyrex and a baking tin but they didn't have the correct size so I got the next best size. They didn't have Taboo either :( Was kinda peeved when I walked across to Safeway and they had what I was looking for so I got that along with some groceries.

Met Sara back at College Square and we took the tram to meet Sam and Jo at Flinders. They were super late so we walked around moomba before meeting them. I set my eyes on this pink pony at moomba and I lost 10 bucks trying to win it. After they arrived, we trammed to North Baldwin for dinner at their Godma's place. Their Godma's house is absolutely lovely, a real homey home!

We went to play at the park before dinner and we took some hilarious photos! I miss being a kid without a care in the world. Running around the playground reminded me of England and all those playgrounds I used to play at. I felt like I was 5 again and for a moment it helped me forget about those stupid results and all the drama that came along with it. I may be 19 but I'm still a child at heart.

Dinner was yummy and we spent the next few hours catching up on our tv time. Since my apartment doesn't have cable, I needed to watch all the cable I could before I went back. We only left at like 1.30am and Sara's mum was sooo pissed with us.

Calorie Count:
-I forgot what I had for lunch
-Gumbo with rice (dinner)
-Mud cake (dessert)
-Sticky date pudding (dessert)

Sunday, 8 March 2009

Dim sum with Sam, Jo and Ulynn. I overslept but thank goodness Mummy rang my room phone and woke me up. After lunch we went to church then Starbucks with Aunty Grace, Nadia and some other people.

Jo and I met Shiyou and Erica while Sam went off for dinner. I had to buy a $5 scarf on the way to moomba cos it was freezing! We had a ball of a time at moomba, well at least I did. Lamb kebabs for dinner then it was game time. We tried tons of games that required skill to win my pink pony but we kinda sucked. Finally we found a game where you fish ducks from the water so Jo and I combined our numbers to win the pink pony! Yay! I went on two rides namely, some swing ride and a mini coaster. I froze to death on the swing ride. The fireworks were nice but not as nice as Guy Fawks Day. At the end of the day I learnt one thing, MOOMBA IS EXPENSIVE!!!

I followed Sam and Jo back to their apartment after moomba to grab the stuff they helped me bring from Singapore. Then they followed me back to College Square and we played Taboo! Sam is the worst Taboo partner everrr!!! He gives away all our cards and helps the other team when it's their turn then he says, "don't worry about it, we'll still win." Well surprise surprise, the other team won!

Calorie Count:
-Dim Sum...I can't remember exactly what we had. (lunch)
-Lamb Kebab (dinner)
-Orange squash that cost me $10!!!
-Jam doughnut (dessert)
-Candy floss (dessert)
-Chips (supper)

Monday, 9 March

I only had one lesson from 1pm to 2pm so it was a very easy day. I bought the cutest Wayne Cooper dress, it was like 70% off plus an extra 20% off the reduced price! I have to alter it though cos size 2 was the smallest size left and it was too big...yay me, I suppose. When I got back, I did my laundry, cooked lasagne for Shiyou and Erica, swept the floor, did the dishes, cleaned the sinks and the stove, etc...Although, it's quite exasperating cleaning when 5 seconds after you clean, dust collects again. My apartment is soooo dusty!!! Shiyou, Erica and I went to Brunetti's for dessert and I was a pig! I ate soooo much but it was soo good!!!

Sara came over after that and I marked all the assessment deadlines on my yearly planner. I printed and filed all of my notes and we did our finance tutorial. I felt so accomplished after doing my chores and doing my homework that I decided to reward myself with my special shampoo. I have a small bottle of L'Occitane shampoo aux 3 huiles essentielles (lavender, angelica and geranium) and since its so small I can only use it on special occasions. It is the best smelling shampoo everrr!!!

Calorie Count:
-Fruit loops and milk (breakfast)
-Smoked salmon sandwich (lunch)
-Lasagne (dinner)
-Choco mousse layered with apricot jam and mint mousse, white mousse on choco sponge cake and vanillia cream layered with choco ganache (dessert)

Tuesday, 10 March 2009

Ugghhh my long day! Start at 11am and end at 5.15pm. I was so pleased with my principals of business law lecture though. I felt like I really got something out of it and I understood what was going on. I can't say the same for my intro to micro lecture though...I swear you could hear me snoring in that lecture.

It's cheap arse tuesday people! Sara and I went to watch New in Town at Melbourne Central. Note to self: popcorn and m&ms require you to buy a drink or your throat will hurt! The movie was funny and the kind of predictable movie that makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside which is my favourite type of movie! We popped over to Dennis' room after to pass him our left over popcorn and here I am now, typing this.

Calorie Count:
-Uncle Toby's breakfast bar (breakfast)
-Spaghetti bolognese (lunch)
-Flourless orange cake (lunch)
-English Pear (tea)
-Cold soba (dinner)
-Sardines on toast (dinner)
-Popcorn and m&ms (movies)
-Kraft microwave mac & cheese (supper)


I guess this is the end of my first post. Will keep you updated on my very uneventful life. Miss you all and I love you all very much!

XOXO K