Semester 2

Holidays are officially over and the new school term starts tomorrow. I'm kinda looking forward to it actually, sounds nerdy but yeah.. This holiday isn't like the normal kinda term break experienced back home where holiday means never ending shopping trips, movies, late nights out etc... Before holidays started, many plans were made eg. meeting for mahjong, touring Barossa Valley, but we didnt actually get down to them. Many reasons behind them, shall not go into details.

Managed to do some touring when Charlotte & mum came over though. We went to Hahndorf and Victor Harbour, although I've been to these places before, visiting them with different was a totally different experience.

Some pics to share

For those who don't know, Hahndorf is a little German town, of coz, lots of German food!

Our lunch! German sausages... Huge...


Erm, me looking silly with a sunflower


This is the garden behind the cafe where we had lunch, hmmm do fairies really live there?


We passed by a Cheesery on our way to Victors, yes they produce and sell cheese if that's what you were wondering...


Many penguins live on the island.. so yeah..


Sound of the sea..


I'm flying!!


The 4 tourists


The umbrella rock.. or does it look like a whale?


Me... looking cool... =P

My New House!

Yay, I've finally moved and settled into my cosy little townhouse! The new place is small compared to my previous apartment but its only meant for 2 persons to live in, and I much prefer the privacy I get, plus the quiet environment.. Very conducive for studies.. Hur hur.. How nerdy can I get...

Anyway some pictures of my little house.


My little books corner


My study table & cosy bed...


The nightstand I made myself...


My dress up area!


A closer look... I made this little make up corner too!


My backyard... I'm very proud of my backyard because on closer look...


There's a lemon tree!! Yay, more iced lemon tea? hur hur


There's more... A cauliflower!


And a broccoli!

Unfortunately.. both are veg which I hate... however I'm still amused that they can actually grow in the backyard...


Last picture.. A not very flattering picture of my lounge room... Heh... Alrite that's all for now...

And I realised I should upload more pictures of myself... Camera shy... *rite*

More comments on Doctors

After reading Lam's not very inspiring post on doctors in Singapore, I wanna add some comments about my encounter with the doctors here as well.

I've been sick for 7 days now, got a very bad sore throat, cough, blocked nose (due to over production of phlegm?) and I think I've just lost my voice... I went to see the doctor yesterday, complaining the above. The doctor's response goes something like this, "6 days of flu isnt very long, flus usually takes 2 weeks to recover, there isnt any secondary bacterial infection, so you don't need antibiotics, just go to the pharmacy and buy flu tablets, you should be fine." She then asked if I could take paracetemol and I said I'll try to avoid taking it and again her response was "paracetemol is a harmless drug, in fact its good to take paracetemol if you're sick"

Imagine the above quotes in a nonchalant manner, how I miss my family doctor back home. If I've gone to see him after 7 days of flu, I'm pretty sure he'll be more sympathetic about it compared to the doctor I've seen here. Sure, they might tell me the same thing, but the same words spoken in a different tone meant a world of difference, don't you think?

Now I understand why doctors & health professionals need to take "communication" lessons, obviously the "communication" lessons here aren't very helpful at all. I promise I'll pay more attention in class next semester during my "communication" lessons. I don't wanna be one of those unsympathetic, unfeeling health workers out there!

My Coursemates

These pictures were taken eons ago, but since I'm so bored with absolutely nothing to do except sit in front of my lappie, why not post them for all to see rite...


All students (Masters + Bachelors) with the staff
Can you spot the only 2 boys??


Masters students


International students

I'm B.O.R.E.D...

Got this off Joanna's blog, I'm really really bored...

Instructions: Name 20 people you can think of at the top of your head.Don't read the questions before you write, and tag 5 people to do the survey.

1. Xiaohui

2. Gaoster

3. Lampee

4. Lixuan

5. Dean

6. Karen Hay

7. Yiling

8. Kailing

9. Jon Kong

10. Dexter MJ

11. Dotty

12. Diana

13. Nicholas

14. Jeremy

15. Keen

16. Charlotte

17. Junhan

18. Kevin

19. Joyce Tan

20. Marabelle

Questions:
1. How did you meet number 14?
Knew him as "prom king" back in HCJC, now I know him as ah Hu's bf

2. What would you do if you had never met Number 1?
Can't imagine that, one of my best friends! Without her I wouldnt have met Gaoster, Lampee and all the AC peeps! I love my ah Hu!!

3. What would you do if 20 and 9 dated?
Hmmm, it would be pretty cool, I think they would make a great couple, that is if they ever meet!

4. Would 6 and 17 make a good couple?
Ha! Nope... 6 is attached and what's more both 6 & 17 are shy ppl, nah.. impossible...

5. Describe no.3.
One of my best friends, stupid Gao thinks that we'll get together just cos we're both in Adelaide.. GROW UP gao! Lampee is a super nice guy, he treats all his friends well and his gf even better! He's stuck in Adelaide doing a Medicine degree, I think he can't wait for his 4.5 here to end!

6. Do you think No.8 is attractive?
Of coz, all her bfs lurrrve her to bits!

7. Tell me something about No.7.
One of my best friends from NYGH, funky, fun and haps!

8. Do you know anything about no.12's family?
Diana's the only child, but she's got lots of cousins to keep her company

9. What is no.20's favorite?
I have no idea... Dancing?

10.What would you do if 11 confesses that he/she likes you?
Ha.. I already know she lurrrrrves me... Right Dotty? =P

11. What language does 15 speak?
Errr... English, and very broken Mandarin

12. Who is 9 going out with?
No idea, he's constantly out flirting with gals... Maybe he's single now...

13. How old is 16 now?
22, turning 23 in December..

14. When was the last time u talked to 13?
Woah... I think last December when I was back in SGP

15. Who's 2's favorite singer?
Eh.. Dunno leh, any gal singer who's super thin & have no boobs? =P

16. Would you date number 4?
Noooo, I'm straight...

17. Would you date 18?
Yeah, dated him years ago...

18. Is 15 single?
Nope!

19. What's 10's last name?
KOH!

20. Would you ever consider being in a relationship with 19?
I'm straight la...

21. What schools does 3 go to?
Some primary school in Hong Kong, then ACS (I) then ACJC, then NUS for one sem, then now Adelaide Uni Med School

22. Where does 18 live?
Seng Kang

23. What's your favorite thing about number 5?
Witty comments!

Tag: Ah Hu, Gao, Kailing, Joyce & Dean! (dean go start a blog!)

Delayed Post

Was supposed to post pictures from my Melbourne trip but as usual I dilly dally until its way overdue... Anyway pictures from the trip finally here! Mainly stuff I bought, no nice scenary and stuff..

My 3rd time to Melbourne, but so different from the last time I was there.. Check out my accomodation the last time I was there...


Dodgy looking hostel which costs $18 per night


A friend's apartment, within walking distance to the city, costs: $0

Of coz, such luxurious housing wouldnt be possible without Kailing!!! Thanks so much babe!!!


Chain/necklace thingy from Diva


Skirt from I dunno where...

Too lazy to upload all the stuff I bought.. Ha... Anyways the star of the trip!!


Ninewest bag!! Its so pretty...


My mum bought a bag from Ninewest as well... wheee... I'm gonna steal it when I get back.. =P


There's a Ford event going on, and that's me standing beside a cool car..


Crown casino 2006 (er.. my mum's not a good photographer!)

VS


Crown Casino 2005

I won $50 from the casino, in case you were wondering how much I invested before winning the 50 bucks, the answer is $0.. There was some lucky draw thingy which patrons can just go take part and that's how I won it! 50 bucks isnt a big deal.. but its winnings! Makes it more exciting.. Bleah, I dunno what I'm rambling about now.. Ha! Will upload stuff from my frisbee trip later.. too tired now.. urgh..