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Saturday, November 11, 2006
More pictures around Nottingham
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What happen to all my posts/?????
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Thursday, November 09, 2006
PROLOGUE
After 50 days in another country, it's time to start updating ppl what's going on. I reckon my blog's been dead for the past 2 months, plus the fact that this is my first time accessing it since i'm in the UK. Firstly, thank you those farewell greeting cards and touching but funny msgs in it, specially qianhui's Ferrari car illustration. Well, here are the highlights of the events for the past 2 months.  Family  The gang, with me the most formal guy that gave everyone a shock FIRST 2 WEEKS Nottingham at a glance; Trent Building (with clocks on 4 sides, unlike only 2 in Msia)  Outside West Entrance, before heading to city First few weeks in the UK was paradise. Since we couldn move into Broadgate, all of us stayed temporarily in HughStewart Hall for the 1st week while at the same time settling all the registration etc. Lots of events were organised by ISB. For starters, it was not a bad experience; paid 5 pounds to a Barn dance which was one hell of fun but exhausting and another 5 quid to enter the best nightclub in Nottingham; OCEANA. The Uk night life has officially encrypted into my DNA at that moment.
Basically that was highlights of first week. And yeah, it was time to move to Broadgate Park. Managing my luggage wasn't that easy as I still needed to drag extra yards to my 'deserted' apartment, plus the fact my flat was the highest floor. Besides, I am the only room without any mirrors; luckily i'm a guy though. Girls must be screaming if they get up everyday and can't see themselves in the mirror.
 With Hao and YingYie at Oceana  Before moving  My room As for 2nd week, it was Freshers' Fayre, so no lectures the entire week. The atmosphere was nowhere the same as compared to ordinary Recruitment Drive. Lots of free food, free stuffs and useless brochures as well. It was rather disappointing since I only signed up a few like Nottingham Malaysian Society (regretted now) and MAgic. But eventually, I gave up my involvement in the latter. However, it is a good thing course after 50days, there is absolutely no time to get involved in so many extra curricular stuffs.. YEAR 2 here is indeed TOUGH..
 At BBQ Lunch with several other locals (Nv seen around them until now)  Me n Jacey (5 ft 7" is not tall ok)  Outside Trent overlooking lake ALTON TOWERS ( LATE SEPT)
Just me and hao, 2 lonely guys. It wasn't really a good day since we experienced on and off light showers throughout the day. We got on to the 4 most challenging rides and one word says all >> AWESOME!!!! The 4 rides rating from the most scary down the order are Oblivion, Nemesis, Rita and finally the most relaxing one, Air.   Vertically down "Oblivion"  The aftermath.....  I am tall enough  The Nemesis Climax   0-100kph in 2.5 seconds with...4.7 G-force. [ we sat in front anyway]  NOTTINGHAM GOOSE FAIR (4th-8th Oct)
An annual fun fair that comes only to Nottingham. It was impossible to miss. However, we hardly spent 2 hours thanks to NMS who only departed to the fair at half past seven. I was somehow persuaded by my housemates to go for this ride called Tango. It looked scary from below and indeed I was right; much much horrifying than those 4 extreme rides in Alton Towers. The main reason is because of its random rotation up in mid-air. We were literally being rotated in all angles even upside down positions up above. I thought i would've thrown out but fortunately not! Nevertheless, that £2.50 ride was worth it. My overall spendings went to most of the booth games which seemed more like a night robbery. But thank goodness I got something in return; a cute fat cow and Greedy Graham doll, mainly from a darting game.  Topsy-turvy Tango  The big happy family..[TV trevor-the blue underwear guy on both sides belong to Yie and Han with Greedy Graham in the middle]...Cute cows rite???
TRIP TO MERSEYSIDE n MANCHESTER (13th -15th Oct)Managed to organise myself a short weekend trip before getting more hectic. Sitting alone in a train for 3 and half hrs to Liverpool wasn't that easy to cope with, plus the fact that I almost missed the train from Notts to Liverpool due to a delayed transit from Beeston to Notts. Upon reaching, greeted by my 'long lost cousin' and was immediately brought to several clubs in city centre. Thanks to him, all my liquors and beers were paid. That was the very first night i got myself drunk partially thanks to my cousin(alex). Next morning, we took a day trip to Manchester. It wasn't my intention of going so early but since it's just 45 mins by train from Liverpool. And yes...Old Trafford was a definite stop! I bought a 55 pound jersey with my name inprinted on it. Other than that, just a walk within the citycentre and we had buffet dinner in a chinese restaurant for 6 quid. A day's trip in Manchester certainly won't be enough. By sunset, we took the train back which didn't occur to us that it was heading to Blackpool (2 hours from Liv). We realised earlier and alighted at Preston. Then, took a connection bus to Wigan which eventually back to Liv. A short 45 mins trip turned into a 3 hour long journey back instead.  Liverpool Lime St [Got caught by an officer actually for taking pics, lols. Possible fear of terrorism]  Alex, me and his friend Susan; Still not drunk yet  Yummy Ho's Bakery that sells 'Yau Char Guai'  The Hard Rock Cafe in Manchester  City centre Fountain  Love all the cheese but why didn't I buy any??  Theatre of Dreams  MU Megastore  Me and the Tram Driver  I forgot the name of this building  Chinatown  Famous Gay Street in Manchester; CANAL STREET 
 The Liverpool radio station  The Parliment and several government buildings  At Albert Docks, Liverpool    A museum that you need 3 days to explore it entirely.  ANFIELD That was up to 2nd day. Last day, we went to the 'famous' Albert docks. But before that, a short detour to Anfield. The place and location of the stadium is totally out of my expectation. It was nothing but arowdy neighbourhood, identical to Cheras. It was a windy and blustery day. For the first time I felt cold eversince I was here! Nevertheless, it was a breathtaking scenery overlooking the other side of the mainland. It was glad having my cousin being my tour guide those 3 days, besides the fact that he helped in building up my alcohol tolerance. HAHA  It is someone's birthday and yes, why not a sumptuous meal at a fine Italian dining restaurant. Well the guys are basically my housemates while the girls are her housemates. Three of her flatmates are from China while the other two are Hongkies. So you would pretty much guess who they are.  The rose wine was a great combination with our main course. Price wise, it was only £20 per person. After the dinner, we proceeded our evening event to a church-like bar. The interior was spectacular considering it wasn't a sin to convert a religious vicinity into an alcohol centre.  L-R: L.J, Me, Ky, Aik KuangAll the guys are my BGP coolest flatmates. L.J is a MSc E&E student from Beijing, China who previously did his BEng in Leicester. With his PS2 around, he is my source of entertainment. Ky on the other hand is a British [BBC] from London pursuing his 4th Year in Pharmacy and being regarded as the most good-looking guy among us. The final one, yes, another 'kaki-lang'; Aik Kuang who hails from Seremban doing his 3rd Year Mech Engineering. Formerly from UNIM, he is a very nice and helpful but somehow always being very secretive about his whereabouts and affairs whenever we ask him. Basically, I am the youngest amongst them and am glad to have their guidance from time to time. HOOTERS' (20th Oct)
IT was the Matlab/Simulink Coursework Submission Day and we have decided to reward ourselves with some very special dinner. So we, the four of us immediately headed to one of a kind restaurant bar, HOOTERS; well known for big boobs with tank tops waitresses. Hooters is famous for its spicy chicken wings and that meal was undoubtedly the best I had so far.      A typical 'Hot Hooter waitress' [Too bad it was taken only the top half]  BONFIRE / GUY FAWKES FESTIVAL (5th Nov)
By far the best Fireworks show which lasted for almost quarter of an hour. It was held at Forest Ground, same place as when the Goose Fair was held.  
BREWERY TRIP (6th Nov)
Organised under our Biotechnology module, it was our first so called 'educational trip' to a beer brewery in Burton, south of Notts. Also known as a town famous for making beer. The entire visit was merely 45 minutes and the rest of the period was practically free and easy.  At the Brewery Museum  Just 'sampat' around; that guy is not real btw~   Obviously, a brewery surely have its own bar. We shared a pint of cold beer which was chilled as low as -2 degrees. Generally after pouring, a layer of ice is seen on the surface of it. Tasted great, though I personally think it's more or less like any other beer. HAHA, I speak as if I were an expert. That is technically what happened for the past 50 days....Yes..Hopefully I have more time to spend in updating it.....
Posted at 08:08 pm by yaufee
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Monday, September 18, 2006
Within 24 hours from this moment, I shall no longer be in Malaysia. Such a long enjoyable yet a bit dreadful 4 month holiday has finally come to an end. Some of the ChemEng clan have to bit farewell to each other. Despite being away for just 1 year, the future and happenings are simply unpredictable. So sad that I have to leave you guys. So 'keberatan' to say byebye furthermore to some people that I just started to get close with early this semester. Perhaps it's fated that a year gap is needed to refresh and reshape our relationship.
Anyway, sorry to my other fellow bloggers for not updating my blog for the past 1 month. I was in fact working from Merdeka Day till the 10th September. I literally worked round the clock; 9am till 9pm but pay was reasonably high. Will elaborate more abt the job next time.
There are mixed feelings surrounding me now. If only everyone of us cpuld be on the same plane. Hopefully with the 7/8 hour time difference, we all could still keep in touch.
Alrite..Need to go oi oi now. Not really in the mood too; *contemplating because MU lost*
Posted at 02:30 am by yaufee
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Friday, August 18, 2006
I managed to scrap this piece of bulletin from one my friends. To others who are going to the UK, please give a thought on this whether you wish to maintain your pure Malaysian identity or be a "stuck in the mud" Briton.
WHEN GIVING A CUSTOMER BAD NEWS
Britons: I'm sorry, Sir, but we don't seem to have the sweater you want in your size, but if you give me a moment, I can call the other outlets for you.
Malaysians: No Stock.
RETURNING A CALL
Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone page for me a few moments ago?
Malaysians: Hello, who page?
ASKING YOU WANT TO MAKE WAY.
Britons: Excuse me; I'd like to get by. Would you please make way?
Malaysians: S-kew me
WHEN YOU OFFER TO PAY
Britons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
Malaysians: No-need, lah.
WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION
Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?
Malaysians: (pointing the door) can ar?
WHEN ENTERTAINING
Britons: Please make yourself right at home.
Malaysians: Don't be shy, lah!
WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE
Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money.
Malaysians: Where got?
WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER
Britons: I'd prefer not to do that, if you don't mind.
Malaysians: Don't want la...
IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
Britons: Err. Tom, I have to stop you there. I understand where you're coming from, but I really have to disagree with what you said about the issue.
Malaysians: You mad, ah?
WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE.
Britons: Excuse me, but could you please! Lower your voice, I'm trying to concentrate over here.
Malaysians: Shut up lah!
WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IF HE/SHE KNOWS YOU.
Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for some time... Do I know you?
Malaysians: See what, see what?
WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION.
Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.
Malaysians: Die-lah!!
WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED
Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened?
Malaysians: Wat happen Why like that....
WHEN SOME ONE DID SOMETHING WRONG
Britons: This isn't the way to do it here let me show you,
Malaysians: like that also don't know how to do!!!!
WHEN ANGRY
Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me
Malaysians:Celaka u! @##^&
Posted at 11:43 am by yaufee
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Day to my departure is drawing closer. With exactly 30 days left, many preparations are more or less accomplished. My big luggage is only half full, mostly are clothes and a pair of my newly bought Pepsi branded shoes. [ not kidding, the logo is vivdly displayed on the flaps]. I'm so lazy to do a check list but somehow I reckon I am the only one who started packing amongst the others. Can't blame a person who spends most of his time at home staring at 4 walls. Anyway, recently I have been burning my dad's credit card account. Need not to know the exact amount but it's roughly around 4 figures.
Techinically, I left 18 days since I accepted a job working in some body-adventure exhibition, which is a 10 days non-stop routine with 2 days of training. It should be a worthwhile but tiring experience but what the heck?? Sad to say that only 4 of us are gonna work; Me, Yie, Wen and Choon Hoe. Anyway, these are my to-do list before 18 Sept:
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Finish downloading all my movies and animes
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Finish reading the 6th book of Harry Potter which just started today
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Meet up with all my good old buddies *must*
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Uni get-together; some mahjong, swimming and Luna Bar
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Perhaps going paintball but this is pretty much unconvincing to be on
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Get a pair of jeans ***
Been considering if I should bring over my current phone. Apparently, only fixed line or known as 'pay monthly' in the UK will entitle you a free phone. Phone types defer with different mobile networks. Whereas if you subscribe a prepaid or they call it 'pay as you go', you can buy discounted rate phones. Prices ranging from as low as £50 to £200. Call charges are around 3p per minute while SMS charges are as low as 1p within the same network. Hence, this is still comparable to the rates locally after conversion. But most probably I will go there with my existing one.
Speaking of exchange rate, it is definitely a time where the British will laugh all their way to the bank. I went to make a bank draft few days ago. At that moment the rate was a staggering 7.10. I can't imagine that, although it was much higher at some point last time since now I have to deal with all the monetary affairs. The draft was made for my first out of three installments accommodation fee which costed £1474 [ convert back to Ringgit yourselves]. The fact is, accommodation cost alone can kill. And they increase as much as £300 from last year. There is a trend every year whereby the pound sterling rate will increase enormously around autumn because that is obviously the time when overseas student start to dig out money for fees and lodgings.
On the brightside, it's only one year and I am have no regrets of choosing this path rather than going for a full-year course. With so many wonderful and happy friends around me, how can I regret this very moment. Gonna enjoy the fullest~~~
Posted at 12:00 am by yaufee
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Friday, August 11, 2006
Abbreviation of Countries
H.O.L.L.A.N.D. - Hope Our Love Lasts And Never Dies
I.T.A.L.Y. - I Trust And Love You
F.R.A.N.C.E - Friendships Remain And Never Can End
C.H.I.N.A - Come Here...I Need Affection
C.A.N.A.D.A - Cute And Naughty Action that Developed into Affection
L.I.B.Y.A. - Love Is Beautiful; You Also
B.U.R.M.A - Between Us, Remember Me Always
N.E.P.A.L - Never Ever Part As Lovers
I.N.D.I.A - I Nearly Died In Adoration
K.E.N.Y.A - Keep Everything Nice, Yet Arousing
K.O.R.E.A - Keep Optimistic Regardless of Every Adversity
E.G.Y.P.T - Everything's Great, You Pretty Thing
...and My Personal Best >>>
P.H.I.L.I.P.P.I.N.E.S
- Pumping Hot...I Love It ! Please, Please..I Need Erotic Simulation
S.I.N.G.A.P.O.R.E
- Sex Is Needed; Girls Are Priceless; Orgies R Excellent
Posted at 11:44 pm by yaufee
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Friday, August 04, 2006
Music: Best of M2M
Haha, at last my lappy bag has arrived by post. THANKS SIS for all the effort of browsing around Perth and trouble of sending it back to me....although it is not what I have in mind for the first place. I have to admit that the bag is simply awesome and unique, bet that all the others will be envious seeing it.
Frankly, mom was quite in a shock realising the postage was around $32. But it is the thought that counts, I really like it!!!
At a glimpse...
In an attempt to test how heavy would it be, I placed the laptop and all my other items inside. Note that the bag itself is approximately 1.58 kg. Items are:
Before loading [ BTM ]
After loading [ BDM ]
 I am still figuring out how to stuff the webcam inside as it shaped like a ball with a bloody long connecting usb cable. All my Cds and DVDs are not accountable yet. Damn, i probably should finish watching my O.C now rather than bringing the whole stack there. Plus I was thinking of buying another external keyboard in order to prolong the time span of my existing buttons since I often use those ASDW, up down left right and shift buttons.
Signing off now....have some 'lunch appointment' at Midvalley tomorrow. So pissed that someone ffk me for tomorrow's plan...Grrrr
Posted at 12:38 am by yaufee
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Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Friends and fellow bloggers, finally fee is back to his bloggy. It's been a long time since my previous update. My laziness and the heat wave is killing me inside. I sweated more than ever, having breakouts! Hah, that is not usual but the heat is obviously aggravating it. Well, the days are drawing nearer until my departure date. Not much preparations i had made, but I have finally gotten my visa whereby it wasted my whole month just to gather and collect all the necesarry documents. Not to mention the unfriendly staffs at VFS, the application centre and the exorbitant fee just to stay for a year in the UK.  All I got back was just a page of shinny seal with my full details attached onto my passport. Haha
Oh yes, I have the initiative to do some shopping finally, given the fact that I loath shopping so much especially when it comes to clothings. As for winter clothings, I have decided to buy over there and bringing some sweaters instead, just to save baggage space. Imagine packing 36 kilos of belongings needed for one year, minus 3 kilos for my lappy, haha. Gonna plan a checklist soon
For the info, I managed to watch pirates 2 weeks after its release and my dad decided to join too. A lot of interesting and twsting scenes throughout the movie. Clearly that Gore the director had in mind of making a third sequel after numerous question marks and uncertainties arised in this second part. I personally would not say it is not nice or below my expectations. Scenes like the prompt appearance of Barbosa shouldn't be included as it really raises the intensity of the show. Anyhow, Dad told me it was sheer disappointment. I would blame on the cinema environment perhaps. Maklumlah >> TGV; seriously far from the standards of GSC. If it wasn't for the complimentary passes, I would rather pay the same for GSC.
My DVDs from Penang finally arrived in a nicely inside-protected envelope. Enclosed was also a small Lightning McQueen fancy notepad. Thank you Pin for all the trouble getting that for me. Lolz.
Next week onwards I might be busy, currently enquiring about a job promoting and selling photo frame in UM from Aug 7th till 13th. Another one could be in The MInes where until now I am still in the dark about the job description; will tell more soon. Adieu!
Posted at 12:17 am by yaufee
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Sunday, July 23, 2006
Yet another ongoing tradtion among Nottinghamers..organising burfday parties and have great time bashing them with messy whip cream or anything we can think of. Yes, this time it is no different, the plan was initiated but was dated much earlier before his real birthday. It was proposed at Station 1, a frequent hang out shack for all of us but this time at the Cheras bunch unlike the ones we always go in Kajang and Semenyih.
Firstly, of course we bluffed Hao saying that it would be a normal gathering for all of us to avoid any arised suspicion. The plan worked pretty well in the end; hoping him to park his car at the restaurant nearby so that Li-Ann ( yes!! She is one of the organiser aka the car decorator) together with Pek Wee could pull out a little a surprise for him. Anyway, the others who turned up were me, Yean Yen, Qianhui, Kah Peng, Pei Wen and Choon Hoe. Oh, and the 10th unexpected guest was one familiar face we last seen few months ago; dear Mr Han who came back to Malaysia just in time while planning to make his visa.
Post incident of the cake splatting ritual.
Simple handmade Bday cards
 No!! That cake cost $$$
The venue of this 'ritual'. Ownership of this house was vaguely claimed by Li-Ann, lolz
On the downside, it wasn't much a big gathering as I anticipated since the rest are still not back in KL. The next Birthday celebration I reckon would be in September. *cough cough* not that I am beckoning anything.  Neway, it was no matter what an awesome night.
Pictures courtesy of bday boy's new Canon IXUS camera bought less than 6 hours
Posted at 04:40 pm by yaufee
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