Lishylicious ♥

WOOTS

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:26:00 +0000

I soooooo cannot wait for my massive haul of clothes to arrive from Korea!!

WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Earning money is so freaking awesome!! :D

I probably won't go clothes shopping for a long time after this.

Probably.

Oh! And Josh's birthday is coming up!

I hate getting gifts for guys. He wants the brand new slim 120GB PlayStation 3

MEH.

Guess, I will be eating bread for a long while then.

Here Kitty Kitty...

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 02:12:00 +0000

Who's this??

....

My housemate's friend left his cat, Jasmine, with us for 3 weeks.

Now I'm not a cat lover but this cat is really adorable.

She's so pampered, she just purrs at the sight of a human, looking for a head pat.

If you ignore her, she then proceeds to rub her head all over you, in order to get your attention.

She also loves ruffing my quilt with her claws (-____-)

before sleeping the day away

But she's so cute! No one in the house is a cat lover but she has definitely grown on us.

Only one more week left before she goes :(

First week of hell

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:03:00 +0000

I've offically survived my first week at my new job.

They've thrown me into the deep end. I had to learn everything from helping out with reception; taking calls, posting out orders, filing and updating patients' cards, writing out medicare (health) receipts, handling the cash register and eftpos machine, like I work in some office, AND THEN I had to learn how to do scalp treatments, preparing IV drips, reagents, sterilizing operating equipment, and also eventually learn how to set up and assist in the operating theater.

NYAH.

I've made a lot of mistakes but most people were rather patient and understanding :)

And when I say they've thrown me into the deep end, they let me do a hair scalp treatment myself on the first day after one observation (T__T)

AND on Friday, NO ONE but Sean and I were in (some of the staff goes to the East Melbourne clinic on Tues, Thurs and Fridays, and it so happened that the usual remaining staff were on holidays or working overseas).

Sean works in the back, he's the sales/design person so I was left to handle most things myself. As he knew how everything work, he helped me whenever I cried out his name.. which was like 80% of the time.

MEH.

But I also very proud of myself for being able to handle some of the things without too much help. Hoorah!
Unfortunately, I go home every night wondering if I've sent out the right items/medicine, and whether I missed out anything.

There's a lot to learn but it's definitely a fascinating job. Sometimes I'm running frantically around, other times it gets really quiet and I have nothing to do.. which feels really weird.

I've already had a run-in with an infamous and flaky patient. There's a lot of stories to tell, as each patient is different. Some are really nice and sweet, others are really arrogant and mean.

I have to work on some Saturdays as well, it's only for half a day so, after working two Saturdays, I can have a day off :)

To go shopping maybe :D

*prances*

My new loves <3

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:02:00 +0000

Now that I'm earning money.. let the shopping begin!!

The first thing I bought!! A cookbook!! :D
And you all thought it'd be shoes, clothes and whatnot!

Well, hah!!

Ahem.. well, I did purchase 2 bags and 2 pair of shoes not long afterwards!
I couldn't resist! I need new shoes for my new job!
And also my current bag is looking very old and tattered. Sniff!!!

Bought these two bags from cutielittlemouse.com.au!

Close-up of the brown tote bag! I am soooo in love with this bag!!

Close-up of my new laptop/work bag!

My new flats!! 'Crackled' skin. You can't tell from the pics but they're actually deep purple. So gorgeous in the light!!!

And also my new 'snake-skin' patterned heels!
They were slightly too large for me so I had to get back-heel slip insoles!
Totally love them!

Can you tell I'm wearing my heels?
Can't imagine how short I must actually look!

Poo-stastic.

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:04:00 +0000

I'm absolutely fuming right now! ARGH!

There's a one-day only sale going on in Chadstone Shopping Centre today so I thought I'd pop in to have a look. I also decided to get the hem of my pants shortened in one of the stores in Chadstone, and apply for Medicare while I waited.

Now I checked the website of the clothes alteration store and they said that they can shorten pants within an hour or it's free. Coolies!

I also made a call this morning to Medicare to find out the documents required to apply for one. I then set out to Chaddy for my shopping spree!!

I had it all planned out; I'd drop my pants to be altered, then deal with Medicare. Later on, I'd shop for a bit, pick up my pants and shop some more.

But nooooooo... apparently the store's too busy to finish my pants today. Get this.. it'll cost me $21.90 AND I have to pick it up on Friday night. WTF. Three whole days to have my pants shortened?! Strangely enough, a Causasian lady was having her skirt fitted and was told that she can pick it up tomorrow.

MEHHHH!!

I brushed it off and headed to Medicare. Alas, the man over the counter said that I don't have all the documents. He won't process anything until I provide him with an evidence of the payment of my visa.
What???! I called up earlier and I wasn't informed of this!!

Well, that's just great. Just great. >=(

Treading lightly

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Yesterday, I witnessed (and actually assisted) in a lipo & breast augmentation procedure whereby a patient's fat was transferred from her thighs to the boobs.

They called me the day before and asked me to come in and meet the founder, Dr Alan Ong. I must say, I'm rather intimidated by him. Anyho, both Dr Alan Ong and his daughter, Dr Amanda Ong had to do the procedure together. Although I was called in to observe initially, I somehow ended up assisting them.

I'm extremely fascinated; but only because it's all new and exciting to me. Dr Amanda Ong explained to me that they plan to utilize a little bit of biotechnology in their newest anti-aging technique, which is why they'd prefer if I'd come on board. Moreover, she explained that I understood basic sanitation, sterilization, medical terms, equipments, etc., so it would be much easier to train me up so I can provide them with assistance during these minor surgical procedures.

I can't hide the fact that I'm intrigued by it all. I have been weighing my options and had a good long think about what I intend to do. This position is not exactly what I've studied four years for. I am aware that most people take on careers unrelated to their qualifications. I didn't think that I would be one of them.
But then again, what's the problem, right?
People change their career paths all the time. It's not like I'm behind some cash register in a supermarket trying to make ends meet.

It's a fascinating position, fast-paced and never routine. Fact is, procedures like this depends on bookings so I'm sure I'll be doing a lot of receptionist work (alongside Karen), giving hair treatments/consultations (and eventually skincare consultation), and even traveling to the city once in a while to their other Melbourne office.

This is definitely a job where I'll have to be dressed to look representable, interact with the clients and learn about their unique cases. A far cry from being hidden away in a lab, and it wouldn't matter if I'd wear scruffy clothes since I'd be wearing a lab gown/coat.

As it was already my 4th visit to the place, I've already met most of the people who work there; they seem genuinely friendly and nice people, so that's a bonus :)

I'm most likely going to take the job! And to think that I almost said no! (I actually called up to tell them that but before I could start, they asked me to come in to meet Dr Alan Ong and watch a lipo + breast augmentation)

The pay probably won't be great since I practically have no skills but I'll be fine.
I will just have to work my way up and prove my worth. They are quite keen for me to join so will get back to me on Monday after they've worked out the salary.
Let's hope it'll be enough for me save a bit too :)
Am planning to take on driving lessons! :D

Oh before I forget!! After we completed the procedure and had a bite to eat, Kee came up to me with a small white envelope and said that it was for the assistance I had provided them. I tried to decline but she was adament that I had "worked" that day.
I thanked them but had no idea how much was inside.
So I was pretty blown away when I realized it was $50!! This is the first time I've actually got paid for work!! :D

WOO HOO! Maybe it's time for me to get a new bag! :D
My current bag is starting to peel and fade :(

Nyah..

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:02:00 +0000

I can finally breathe.

Today's the only day where I have no where to run to. And I slept in today :D
Well, maybe I'll pop by the Chadstone Shopping Centre to send in some resumes :)

Things are going well at the lab in Monash. I love the people there. At the moment, I can't kill little mice because I've got to attend the 'Animal Ethics and Handling' induction which only begins sometime next year. So YAY! Let's hope I've found a job by then!

I've had three interviews so far. Two were successful.

I've now got a part-time job as a computer-assisted telephone interviewer; it's tough but the pay is great. I might want to get another part-time job which isn't as stressful. I don't think it's a good sign if you dread and have nightmares about going into work. I know that I've only had several abusive and mad calls but their words keep playing in my head and stresses me.
I guess if I keep going at it, I will develop a really thick and impenetrable skin. LOL. Which might be a good thing??

I don't enjoy calling up people and ask if they have time for a 20-minute survey. I've had only two shifts so far.

My first shift was terrible; I had about 3 or 4 angry/abusive callers, one who kept panting and told me to keep talking (I thought he might be dying but after a while, I got a little freaked out by all the panting and hung up on him. What was he doing? I have no idea.) The others were generally nice and politely decline, or at least they don't curse at you.

My second shift, yesterday, was better. I actually had a guy who completed the survey in full, although it took us about 45 minutes! He used to work as a telephone interviewer so he emphasized with me *sniffles*

Oh, I've also got offered a job as a hair/skincare consultant whose job also includes reception/admin work, and as an officer-all-rounder. However, they want me to stay on for 9 - 10 years.

And I just want a part-time job!! :S

Anyway, they had me come in to have a look at what they do and have a feel of how the clinic and office runs. I got to observe a laser-assisted liposuction!
I must say, I'm incredibly fascinated and also quite grossed out by it. I won't be able to do any of these procedures, naturally, if I do take on the job but I'll be helping out.

So my heart is in a mess.
I'm glad I'm getting job offers but it's doing my head in a little.

It'll take time before I get offered an actual lab job (am hoping that grants are being approved soon so those scientists can get their money to hire meeeeee), so till then, I'll stick to my current part-time job until I get offered another part-time job or a full-time lab job.

Now I know how difficult it is to earn money!!

The story so far

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:06:00 +0000

*collapses*

It has been a hell of a week.

I've officially moved to Melbourne and have started my part-time work placement.

The people at the lab are warm, genuine and lovely so it's been great! I feel very welcomed and loved :D

Unfortunately, I have a terrible sense of direction. I am puzzled by Melbourne's bus system and feel utterly defeated. *hides face in shame*

The Medical Centre where I was undertaking my work experience was a good 40 minutes' walk away from where I currently reside. For the first day, I felt adventurous.

"40 mins??? Well, no problem. I can walk there."

To be honest, I got there to the gates of the Medical Centre within 35 minutes!
Only problem was that the lab I was working in was situated wayyyyy beyond the gates of the Medical Centre. I tried going through the Medical Centre, hoping to find some sort of shortcut but I FAILED. I tried going around the building but I ended up in their vast car park filled with seemingly endless number of cars, so I tried the other side. Eventually, I got into the lab. In all, it took me an additional 25 minutes to get from the gates to the lab.

So perhaps walking isn't ideal?

I took the bus.

I got off the wrong stop. I got lost.

After telling my story to the other staff members, a collegue was kind enough to show me the correct stop and the correct bus to alight. Unfortunately, I didn't know where to stop.

Heh.

I ended up in some suburb; cold, hungry and alone.
SNIFF.

Thank God for Josh and his car.

Perhaps there should be classes on public transport for people like me.
I might fail it though.

Oh well.

I guess I will have to bring out a map with me wherever I go.

Footprints

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:31:00 +0000

So I just back from Melbourne.

I'm happy to say that I've met the Professor and his team. We had a little chat and I found them to be friendly and nice. They were happy for me to join their team so I'll be moving to Melbourne :)
I hope to get everything organized, sorted out and move everything within two weeks.

Since getting back to Adelaide, I've been plagued by this wave of sadness. I guess I never really thought about it but I'll really miss Adelaide.

As I made my way to the city, I marveled at the beauty of Adelaide... sure, it's a sleepy, quiet city but it's not a bad thing, it's a peaceful place filled with warm and friendly people.

The next thing I know this guy drives up to me, breaks into a grin and goes, "oh WOW! Hellooo!"

Eh??! I have no idea why he was going "wow" for. I'm sick and pale, and covered from head to toe. I just looked at him oddly and walked away.
Then, as I turned away, this homeless guy starts talking to me!!

Perhaps the people in Adelaide are a little too friendly??

Ah well... I will still miss it.

2 cups of sunshine

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:37:00 +0000

Today, I woke up with a smile.

I cannot remember the last time I woke up feeling refreshed, happy and even somewhat excited.

I finally have a direction in life. My future still isn't all that clear but I've finally decided to make that jump. I'm heading to Melbourne to talk to a professor about working his lab just to gain some experience, and hopefully make some connections and secure a proper job.

I plan to work in his lab part-time while doing some other paying part-time work. I don't know where this will lead me but I do know that it will help.

I'm actually really worried (it's the pessimist in me) about packing, moving, and starting a new life in Melbourne. So it's a surprise that after a tossing and turning in bed trying to sleep, I actually woke up feeling happy.

I guess it's been a while since I've gotten something to look forward to :)

Oh, I went for a third interview recently; it was for a data-entry position. Needless to say, I came second again. Apparently, I was the successful candidate but they then decided to not to hire anyone and give one of their employees extra work. Then they tell me that they would like to call me again on Monday if their employee can't handle the additional work.

I wonder... do interviewers always tell you stuff like that so they don't want you to feel bad?

Maru and his antics

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:52:00 +0000

I am officially obsessed with this cat.

I first spotted this cat on cuteoverload.com and am hooked since.

Its a Scottish Fold and is called Maru; pronounced as "Meh-ru" which
basically means 'Round' in Japanese. How apt!

With a set of inquisitive eyes, and a playful nature,
this cat won me over in this video.

I have never ever seen a cat do that before!

I prefer dogs over cats but if all cats are as cute as Maru,
then I wouldn't mind getting one!

Maru is really curious but intelligent. At first, it may seem like a silly cat as it sticks its head into paper bags (with a hole in the other end), bubble wrap and the like.

However, it begins to walk around the house in a routine manner and taking its time looking at its surroundings through the bags, which suggests its intelligence.

If you're interested, you can follow Maru and its antics through its owner's blog at http://sisinmaru.blog17.fc2.com. Although it's predominantly in Japanese, there are English translations in the blog entries.. or rather Engrish translations.

There's an archive of blog entries in the top left corner of the blog and you can scroll through past entries at the bottom of the blog. And best of all, it's updated fairly regularly ;)

Isn't Maru just too cute?

Book reading pt 1

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:08:00 +0000

Am reading 'The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci'

So far.. I've read the epilogue and .... I'm struggling.

Ooo.. I can just imagine him 'tut'-ing at me. *shame face*

When I was younger, I tend to keep a dictionary with me or at least a pen and paper whenever I read a book so I can jot down words I'm unfamiliar with and look them up. This really expanded my vocab.

Unfortunately, I was curling up in bed last night with the book and gave up after about 5 pages or so because

History is not my strong point so I have no idea who the author is referring to; and
I didn't have a pen and paper with me and my dictionary and laptop (Good old Google and Wikipedia) were too far away from me.

I was much too comfortable in my bed to crawl across the room to search for the meanings, historic events and the illustrations.

Bugger.

But I'm not going to give up yet. Tonight I'm going to arm myself with resources so last night's fiasco won't repeat itself.

*determined face >=(

rekindled love

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:28:00 +0000

As I finally put down Dan Brown's 'The Da Vinci Code', I realized how much I missed reading. I could not recall the last time I burrowed my nose into a good book. A book so good that I am unable to put it down. I am fully aware of the inaccuracies in the 'Da Vinci Code' but it was a pretty interesting cryptic thriller nonetheless.

Anyway, this book has rekindled my love for books. So I went and renewed my library card membership. Turns out the last time I borrowed a book was in 2006.

Yikes.

I hope to learn more about history, philosophy, cultures... and I'm going to start with Leonardo Da Vinci. I tend to favour non-fictional works so hopefully I won't fall asleep. Heh.

In other news, I just got home from grocery shopping and got a thigh cramp. Too much strenuous exercise or the lack of it?

Figures that something like that could only happen to me.

Retail Therapy

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:34:00 +0000

Retail therapy FTW.

I love the end of financial year! That's when everything is on sale!
I bought these three arm accessories for only $10!

Awesome "leather" strap

Chunky black bangle and a purple one with a holographic peacock feather imprint!

I totally heart this one! I think the peacock feather is really gorgeous!

After restricting myself from shopping for a couple weeks, it feels extremely good to hit the stores again! To top it all, I found awesome buys at bargain prices! *fist pump into the air* W00ts!

Too bad it's winter, I can't really show them off when I'm wearing heavy coats and jackets! Bugger.

Oh wells! Only two months to go before Spring arrives! :D
Yayness!

Misfits

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:24:00 +0000

Vandalism! Rawwwrgghhh! >=(

This incident actually took place on Wednesday, 24th June, but still.. Arrwgghh!!
It makes me mad when I think about it.

As some of you may know, Josh works in a golf resort in Melbourne. I received a text from him saying that they had just caught three high school students vandalizing the golf course and were waiting for the police to arrive.

It turns out they had hijacked a golf cart and sped through the course, as detailed in this diagram below (which was done by Josh btw, I thought it was cute. Hehe!)

Basically, they drove the cart around (1 and 2) and tried to "fly" over some grass bunkers (3 and 4). In doing so, they broke a wheel (5) and drove it towards the tee off area where they ditched the cart (6). They also abused a golf flag by snapping it in half.

Poor broken cart. One of its wheel's damaged, and the windscreen has been taken apart.

Damaged flag pole

Fortunately, one of Josh's co-workers noticed the missing cart and went on a hunt for it. He caught the boys red-handed and dragged them into the office.

One of them was already in trouble for stealing and destroying golf flags on a number of prior occasions. He was supposed to be accompanied by his principal that very day to apologize but instead, he played truant, took his two buddies along to do more damage to the golf course.

Seriously! What an idiot!

The boys' school is located next to the golf course so it was an easy target for those troublemakers. Unfortunately, there are more misfits where they came from. I think the boys named names. So the police informed all of their parents, then threatened to put the kids in a slammer for a night or two. Too bad, they didn't.

Their principal and some of the parents called to apologize, and asked what they could do. Apparently one of the boys will be made to help fix the damages.

Unfortunately it didn't end too well because on their way back to school, they managed to snap off another flag.

*rolls up sleeves and waves angry fist in the air*

OoooooOOOO!! >=(
Those boys aren't going to learn, are they? I'm only afraid that they'll just come back and do even more damage than before.

Bugger. Let's hope they'll get their just deserts soon! >=(

The Man in the Mirror

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:20:00 +0000

For starters, I woke at 7.20 am from a terrifying nightmare. Then I found out that Michael Jackson passed away.

I was born in the late 80s, so MJ was already white when I came to know of him. I was never really a big fan but I certainly have my fair share of MJ music and videos!

I particularly remember 'Black or White'. I laughed when Macauley Culkin plugged in his guitar, turned the volume knob to 'Are you Insane?' (or something to that effect) then blasted his "dad" out of the room to Africa(?). Also, the face morphing of the people starring in the music videos really stuck with me. I thought it was really, really, really cool.

My parents liked him but did think he was weird. I believed that he was eccentric as well, but I guess he's probably just misunderstood. I remember watching his clips and music videos, and never did understand why masses of people cried or fainted during his concerts.
No one does that anymore. I guess it's not cool to do that nowadays. Wait.. do kids still use the word 'cool'?

Michael came to Brunei in 1996 (I was 9) for a concert. I remember my family and I heading up to the city, to Jerudong Park to watch him perform. Unfortunately, we couldn't get into the concert area due to the large crowds so we had to watch his performance on a massive TV screen instead.

Since he loves amusement rides, Michael went on several of the rides in Jerudong while he was there for his concert. I recall seeing Michael Jackson only a few metres in front of me. He and his family had gotten off the water log ride and was in a golf cart. There were body guards everywhere. There was a buzz of excitement as everyone gathered around trying to get a glimpse of him.
I just stood there in awe.

But the cool thing was my mom who managed to sneak through security and walked up to Michael Jackson while he was in the cart. The cart wasn't going anywhere because of the large crowds so my mom grabbed the opportunity. She extended her hand towards him. He looked a litte surprised but naturally, could not refuse to shake the hands of a fan. My mom quickly thanked him and made her way back into the crowds.

I have no idea how she did it.

My mom sometimes can do the most unpredictable things. But I'm glad she did. How many people can say, "My mom shook hands with Michael Jackson"??

Funnily, not many people believe me so I stopped telling people.

Although I'm not a massive fan, I think he's incredibly talented and is a musical genius. I suppose his music did have some influence on my life. The 'Earth Song' had quite an affect on me; I was only a child then but it made me aware of how we were destroying the earth with our greed. I remember singing 'Heal the world' on karaoke at my cousin's place.

Thinking back of these fond memories really sadden me. The world will be mourning for the loss of a legend.

May you rest in peace, Michael.

Melon Candy

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:29:00 +0000

So.

I was in this Korean store with Josh, paying for our purchases when I noticed a box of cute brightly-coloured candies shaped in hearts, fruits, etc on the counter.

I instinctively pointed out a cute candy to Josh, "Ahhhh! A watermelon candy! How cute!!!"

The Korean man behind the register looked up upon hearing me and promptly handed me the watermelon candy!

I was actually quite embarrassed when I realized he was giving it to me for free. But he misread the expression on my face and thought I wanted a different candy, so gestured for me to pick another one. I quickly declined and thanked him several times for the sweet.

After we paid for our goods, he then gave Josh two small mandarin oranges. Maybe he didn't want Josh to feel left out for not getting anything. Hehehe!

Josh couldn't help laughing and teasing me because he said that the man must have assumed that I was just a kid by the instantaneous delighted reaction to candies.

Hey! Laugh all you want.. I may be a kid but I'm a kid with a glossy red watermelon candy! *prances*

Yay!

And truth to be told, I don't actually like candies that much. But I am always tempted to get them because they're glossy and so pretty!

Stepping Stones

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:24:00 +0000

Most days I just wake up and feel..... blah.

It's too early, it's too cold and my bed's just too comfy to get out of.

By the time I'm out of bed, I'm already feeling guilty about the lost time that have could been used for more productive things.

I'm beginning to find it a hard habit to break out of. I'd always tell myself that I'd go to bed earlier and wake up earlier; you know... fix the body clock but it never happens.
Occasionally I do manage to wake up early but after an hour or so of being sleepy and cold, I just dive back under the warm covers of my quilt.

At night, I have a hard time falling asleep because I'm constantly thinking about my fears. I have dreams every night; mostly vivid, strange and sometimes terrifying dreams that leave me drained and perplexed in the morning. When the alarm rings, my body refuses to get out of bed, simply because sleep is a great way to escape the dreadful reality. Ignorance is bliss. And when I do get out, I'm sluggish and groggy for the next two - three hours.

I used to be a morning person. Back in high school, I would wake up 5 am and ready to take on the world. However, back then I didn't have much to stress about.

Now, I often lose touch with myself. Drowning myself in deep thoughts each day; constantly worrying whether I would get a good job and wondering when my Australian Permanent Residency application will be approved. I feel as if I am trapped in a cell, pacing back and forth, staring at the shut door, half-hoping that it would open so I do not have to wait any longer and yet half-dreading that when it opens, it's really just being slammed in my face.

I keep telling myself that things will get better; especially once my PR is approved. I've heard stories from friends that they were only able to get a job after they've obtained their residency. However, I am well aware that things don't just fall into place nicely just because I've gotten my PR. I will still have to struggle with the many obstacles of life, just as I am now.

Whenever I think it's all too much, I go outside and sit in a park somewhere. In reality, it's all just happening in my head. It's really not all that bad. So yes, I am anxious about the results of my application and I am worried about getting a job, but I should not forget to live life.

I should stop thinking that my 'real' life will begin once I get my PR and a job, and that things will be better and more exciting once that happens, because I am living life now and life is really what you make it to be.

Chocolate Lava Cake

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:56:00 +0000

I will need to learn how to make this!

I may even be able to win Prince William's heart with this sacrilegious chocolate lava cake.
'Kate who?' he'll say.

Delectable moist chocolate cake

Warm chocolate fudge oozing out

It must be sinful to taste this good!

It must be winter. My primitive instinct is telling me to fatten up.

Bugger.

White fluff

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:25:00 +0000

I didn't get the job. I think I was more relieved than disappointed by that.

It's a good thing I still kept applying for jobs while waiting for their response. It certainly took them a lot longer than they predicted. Like my previous interview feedback, they'd like to keep in touch as they were "very impressed" by me during the interview and would like to me to join them if they have another position available.

And again, I won't put a lot hope into it. Nonetheless, I still feeling pretty optimistic about things. I'm sure that it won't be too long before I get another interview so as long as I keep applying for jobs :)

In other news, I am in love with Samoyed dogs!

Cute Samoyed puppy doing a head tilt! Awww..

Apparently they grow really quick and become quite large. They're like the fluffiest dogs I've ever seen!

I saw one for the first time while having coffee at cibo when a Samoyed dog and its owner stopped by for a quick bite.

It resembled a Husky but with a shorter snout, rounder eyes and way fluffier. It was so cute that I couldn't take my eyes off the animal!

The fluffiness seem to differ from dog to dog.

From the fluffy...

To the fluffier...

and the fluffiest!

O_o
Damm, that dog is like a fur ball.

Don't you think Samoyeds are just the cutest too??

Bring it!

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:41:00 +0000

I meant to post these up a long time ago.
Opps? :P

Anyway, as you can see, I decided to get the black/grey one :)

It arrived only two days after I purchased it online.
W00ts! Talk about quick delivery!

Toggle button detail :)

Unfortunately I can't get a full body shot.
But I think I look good in it anyways.

*prances*

It's actually a lot lighter than I thought.
Nonetheless, it keeps me nice and warm :)

Come on Winter! Bring it! I'm ready!
>=(

Life Line

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Sun, 31 May 2009 12:14:00 +0000

Familiarity is so very comforting.

Whenever I'm in doubt or I'm feeling frustrated, I would call my mom. Just hearing the sound of her voice on the opposite end of the line just soothes my soul.

She would listen and comfort me. She would share words of wisdom which would enable me to see with clarity. With her encouragement, I would be able to pick myself up again.

Thank you, mom. You're the best :)

Second Interview

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:09:00 +0000

I just went for another interview. It's for a research position in the Craniofacial department of a hospital in Adelaide.

There was a panel of 4 people and they each asked me a series of questions. The interview itself wasn't too bad. I could have worded a lot of things better but I was quite nervous so I keep thinking of better answers that I could have said. Nonetheless, what's done is done and what I've gone through today will help me improve for the next interview.

However, they asked me whether I will do animal work as taking this position will require handling mice as well as killing them. I was hoping that there wouldn't be any! Instead of answering immediately, I asked them how they killed their mice and how many do they go through. Basically, the mice can be kept in a carbon dioxide chamber then killed by breaking their necks.

I was practically screaming inside my head.

They said that I'll probably kill 1-2 per month but I should be aware that there will be times when I have to kill 10 or even more.

Okay, well, that doesn't sound too bad. Right?

I said that I wouldn't mind as sometimes it's necessary to sacrifice the lives of mice or animals in order to help save lives. Sometimes animal models are required to examine the effects of a drug before it can be tested on humans.

I think I'm trying to convince myself as well.

I don't know what to think. Part of me didn't want to kill the poor mice in the name of science, while the other half thinks that it's inevitable to avoid all this especially in this field. One way or the other, I will have to use substances/chemicals/proteins extracted from animals to do my research.

I question my beliefs.

If I was given the job, would I really take it? Can I really harm these animals?
Jobs are scarce. I really need a job.

To top it all, last night I dreamt that I was attacked by this creature, which looked like a goat with a duck's head and neck. It kept lunging towards me with its head. I so did not want the beak to touch me at all.

To stop it, I had to kill it. I had a small ice-pick in my hand so I used to it to strike its neck, hoping to kill it in one fell swoop.

Instead, I ripped out part of its neck. I was horrified to see that it was still alive and struggling to attack me. I stabbed its neck repeatedly with the ice-pick but it refused to die!!
It was obviously in great pain and was suffering as I kept trying to end its life.

I felt so guilty that I was shaking.

I woke up and found myself lying in bed, shaking and sweaty from the vivid dream.

Then I had to go for the interview where I faced the reality of getting a job where I am required to scarifice mice for the sake of research.

Well.. I'll find out soon whether I'll get the job or not. Perhaps I won't get it as they're worried about my visa.

When will my permanent residency visa application get approved?!

I'm definitely calling the Department of Immigration on Monday morning to find out!

30 days of health? Fail.

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Mon, 25 May 2009 08:02:00 +0000

Alright. I didn't exactly fail. With only a week to go, I'd say I'm doing pretty well :)

I see improvement in my fitness, skin and hair plus I think I've lost a kilo already!
Woo hoo!

I wasn't exactly a good girl for the past 3 weeks as I had Domino's pizza and their chocolate lava cake!!! Oooooo... just thinking about the chocolate lava cake makes me salivate!

I couldn't stand it anymore and decided to go out and buy some sort of chocolate fudge! Since the oven doesn't work and I've got an irrational fear of them... so I went and got Betty Crocker's 'No Bake Decadent Chocolate Fudge'!! Woots!

So pretty!

The ingredients and cookware

Looks like any chocolate powder..

Add in 1 tablespoon butter and 1/4 cup full cream milk

Microwave on high for a minute

Mix it before microwaving for an additional minute

Stir until smooth and oh.. so... sexy...

Pour into baking tray quickly before the fudge begins to solidify.
Place the tray into the fridge for at least 1 hour or till firm.

You don't need to guess what happened to the remaining scrapes of fudge.

Heh :)

Uh ohs.

noreply@blogger.com (LishyWishy ♥) — Sun, 24 May 2009 02:20:00 +0000

Last week, a teenage girl and her mother have both contracted the swine flu virus. There are three more suspected cases of swine flu in South Australia.

There are a total of 14 cases in the whole of Australia.

Perhaps it's time for me to get a mask?