夏休みの最後の七日

Tomorrow my Year Two university life gonna start. So I want to post about my last seven days of summer holiday.

Monday (28 Sept 2009):

Went to Subang Jaya Medical Centre with mum since early morning, to check out some info for my grandmother. Mood is furious because I could see how hard is it to have many siblings and the difficulty of discussing but not being able to make any decision without all of them agree. Reminds me of the hard times during year one, and am super glad that I have only one beloved sister, which will make life easier for us since I think our sister relationship is happy and flowerish enough.

Had a beautiful lunch in Rakuzen with mum after everything done in SJMC. We weren't sure whether to go in the restaurant bacause it's already 2pm while their closing time is 2.30pm, but the waitress kept inviting us and say it's ok if we dine in. After we placed our order, the staff started cleaning! and we keep smelling detergent and soap. Mum made a complain and they change our seat to a better one, at least no smell. Behind us there were another table dining, so we were not the only one left. Both mum and I ordered something related to unagi..

This is mine. Mum's meal is like unagi with rice underneath...while mine is Unagi wth some sashimi sushi. Both our course comes with miso, fruits and steamed eggs.
 

We went to Sunway Medical centre after lunch for some checkup for mum. After the checkup we went to Snow Flakes for some nice dessert; and walked in some magazine and CD shop around ss15 area. AND I BOUGHT TRUE BLOOD!!!! Both seasons!! I just can't believe it, I was having a hard time streaming the series online and I FINALLY GOT IT! Thanks a lot to mum for searching it with me ^_^. Now i won;t mind to STARE at Eric and Bill all times (ignore my fangirl mode).

Tuesday (29 Sept 2009):

Nothing much today except for my JLPT Ni Kyuu class. Had another brain storming session in Nakamura sensei's class, and really glad that I did some revision whole day before my class. One good news: I only did one question wrong for my listening practise! Greatest achievement for me until today; but grammar question still sucks, got 4 rights only...GANBATTE!! 

Reached home after class, and greeted my grandmother, uncle and aunt that came to our house (they came to accompany my grandmother for the treatment mum registered on monday). Grandmother had slimmed down a lot since I last saw her. But she still smiled sweetly after seeing us.

Wednesday (30 September 2009):

Went to SJMC with grandma, mum, aucle and aunt. Mum took leave despite month end closing. Waited quite long throughout the whole appointment, and it's decided by the doctor and mum and uncle that tomorrow - Thursday grandma is going for Ultra sound guided Thoracentesis treatment. She have to be admited to the hospital for one day after the treatment to ensure that she is safe. Mum and aunt accompanied grandma for a blood test, while uncle and I went to the reception to settle the bills and some admission procedures.

Went for dinner after SJMC. After dinner, we decided to get grandma the pastries she love (she likes the pizza bread kinda pastries). I bought a nice cheese danish and a blueberry pie for myself ^_^..

My lovely blueberry pie! It looks so shiny and juicy isn't it..Tasted really nice and not too sweet, perfectly nice for me. I ate something else as supper:

Lovely heart shaped biscuit! Topped with chicked floss and some mayo. Bought it during breakfast, in a stall that sells nice HUGE curry puffs. My heart shaped biscuits tasted just great, gonna get somemore the next time i'm going there.

And one more thing, I confirmed with Akiko about my bodyline order. Mum said the skirt is pretty as well, so I finally decided to give the pink skirt a try, price is 1999yen (around RM80). Akiko said bodyline and DHL is always VERY fast, and she will get the package around weekend. Looking forward to see my new pink skirt. Here's bodyline picture of the skirt:

Thursday (1 Oct 2009):
Mum took a half day leave in the afternoon; came home and ate her lunch in a super speed. Dad took leave also and all of them (grandma, dad, mum, uncle, aunt) set off to SJMC for grandma's treatment. I was left at home, because there's really too many people going.

Uncle went home when i was napping. Went to visit grandma in the hospital during night (mum stayed there since afternoon). Aunt will stay in hospital to take care of grandma at night (change shift with mum).

Friday (2 Oct 2009):
I spent most of the time at home, mum went and pick grandma and aunt back. They came back in the evening (after the doctor made sure that grandma is safe), after their dinner with dad and sis - I was having my nap.

Saturday (3 Oct 2009):
Went to Teluk Intan to send grandma home. Grandma was happy to go home, my other aunt also there. Lunch was really spicy, Mum and I had sambal petai, which both of us love it so much. Dad was having fun with cousin's gameboy(coz our psp do not have pokemon game), while sis get to play with cousins. And while I was unable to get my afternoon nap, I did some homework for JLPT class.

Sunday (4 Oct 2009):
Since I din't really have a good night sleep during the night, I decided to skip my breakfast with grandma (and the others). Lunch grandma wanted to treat us in Oldtown coffee house, and I had mostly a big ice-cream meal. Went home after lunch and had a haircut (to trim my hair back to the previous nice style). So this time would me my second super happy haircut.

I hope my first week of uni will be great (no tutorials, only intro lectures), and I pray very hard i will get to be in the same class with C.C..

秋の月

Mid Autumn Festival was yesterday (3oct2009, Saturday). Well, our family isn't the type which will sit around the table drinking tea and eat mooncakes; nor go for lantern walk either. However we do eat mooncakes, every year, which i don't usually particularly enjoy (especially the lotus flavor), but I do enjoy collecting the pretty mooncake boxes. What makes me want to blog about this year's midautumn festival is the EXTREMELY pretty box and the variety of flavors, no more too much of the hyper sweet lotus!

First is the mooncake from Digi. This pretty box is in the form of two drawers. Mum wanted to use it to put her watches.. Four flavors: Lotus (just one) with 1 yolk, Black sesame with 1 yolk, Red bean and Espresso Chestnut.

This is from some random supplier from my dad's workplace. The box looks like red bamboo sheets, there's this nice button in front, can't see it due to the angle. Four flavors as well: Lotus with 1 yolk, Jade Custard, Durian (never try it before but u heard it's good), and Green Tea (MY LOVE!~)

Jelly mooncakes~ I remember last year I did post about jelly mooncakes as well. Still loving them, but this year's feel waterish, like when bite down water pours out (scary)..

That's all for this year's mooncakes, mum had more but because she took some day off these days, the mooncakes are eaten my her sub-ordinates. Anyway, have a nice mid autumn moon day!~

ＪＬＰＴクラスわ始まった！みんながんばりましょう～

*Note: Post edited ( contents+added picture)

It's eight days before my uni second year begins. I really x100 feel VERY reluctant to go back to that place. Everytime i imagine myself stepping on the grounds of that place, seeing those people, it really makes me sick. But i do pray very hard for my one and only friend from first year to be in the same class as me (although my prayers never come true).

I've enrolled in JLPT level 2, around two weeks ago. Not before the two idiots in ICLS gave me a real hard time. I wouldn't want to repeat how terrible were they, but after the helped of my mum (thanks soooo much), i managed to register for the exam and the prep course. Exam will be on 6th December 2009 (Sunday) in UPM.

My first class (second for the others, i came in one class late), was FAST. But i'm glad i was not the only one which feel the difficulty. My sensei is Nakamura sensei, which is kind enough to not look at me with those eyes as if i'm gonna fail (yes, the reception idiots did repeatly telling me i'm going to fail,as if they get something from that). My only hope to to pass and get the cert, it's way too important for me!! Will definitely work super hard for it, by doing extra homework. Test consists of three parts,

- Kanji and vocabulary

- Listening

- Reading and grammar

JLPT level 2 is going to be a tough route for me, but I'm sure I should be able to overcome it. GIVE ME THE POWER!!

Went for intense shopping with family during the last weeks (mostly Times Square), and got many nice outfit and another pair of super cute shoes. Really proud of myself for getting many nice brand-news this year. I believe in the importance of being proud of what I wear when I go out (especially to Uni). I wouldn't mind staring at my wardrobe now, my beloved clothings~~

Here, my second pair of shoes in this summer break. Lovely khaki colour with beige embroidery lace ribbon plus a little bear on top. Bought some small socks to match with it, hehe...

My music theory teacher, Ms Junie told me I might be able to get my theory exam results by this week, but it seems that I have to wait much longer. I can't wait~

Malaysian Youth Music Festival 2009

I decided to join this event this year, to see where I stand. Practised for a month without any guidance and constantly feel lost without knowing how and what I should do to play up to the standards, finally the day had come.

I woke up tidying my appearance and made a quite practise on the piano before the three of us (mum, sis and I) went out for our breakfast. We made it to Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre before my competition class started. Without much delay, the judge came in to the competition room (ISIS2) and gave a short welcome to us. He gave us some advice to feel less nervous and thus the competition begins.

Although I was the second contestant in my class, I felt as if every seconds was as long as hours and the cold air kept running through my spines. Finally it was my turn. I bowed before sitting in front of the piano trying to calm down myself. I did some mistakes during my repetoire but it's over so fast before I even notice.

Due to the noises coming from both sides of the wall (as the sound proof system was bad), the judge's mood was affected as he needed to concentrate more to listen to the playings of each participant. Anyhow, there were many talented pianists and played as though the fingers were made for the piano. Constantly during the playing me and sis signaled some mistakes by other pianist, but we were not as rude as some other participants who kept on whispering about how bad the others was.

The competition ended with some comments given by the judge. He had suggested me not to wear boots when playing the piano, but I did show to him that my shoes were flat and no heels, and the base is soft enough. He was fine by the explanation (sweat). I did know that my playing wasn't as good as the others, but I do think that it was not as bad, I should be standing in the middle, average level. I knew I should not take too seriously about this as this was my first time performing piano in front of the crowd, but I just can't help to feel useless as sis kept on saying my playing sucks and the only few person who were better than me was those who can't even play without the book in front of them.

However, with just the comment slips(wrote about some detail comments on how I should improve for each and every piece) I do gain back my spirit and had fun that day. It made me think back, although the pianist who talked really bad about others did won and really deserve her winning, her character is really a problem. Having a great skills doesn' give her a higher position that she could keep degrading the others, I really think she should at least think that all people who went and participate did try their best during playing.

After the competition, by just holding the certificate and the badge given had made me really happy. Although I did not win, but I am more clear of the standards and how I should improve on my playings. Listen to great pianists really helps a lot in learning ^_^.

Left: Event Booklet; Blue paper: my comment slip ^^; Right: certificate; and my little round badge.

Really hope to participate again when I get the chance. As I thought, music is magnificent!~

Just before I forget, mum bought me a pair of wedges recently. We fall in love after first sight of the two pairs of wedges, so mum bought the blue one and i took the red pair. I wore it during my theory exam and felt very happy! It is very light and comfy, plus the heels have maple leaves pattern~ Mum and I love both colours and since our shoe sizes are the same, we could switch and wear the colour we want everytime. Such a satisfaction from a nice pair of shoes ^^. Anyway, bye for now and good day for everyone!~

いっぱいものが来た！

Arrival of items. I'm blogging now because i couldn't resist the URGE to crash into Akiko's house and see my lovely heavenly(as what akiko said) clothes. I've been in a shopping spree mode ever since the start of holiday.

Here's some items: vk necklace, black ribbon, candy sugar school bag, SOME facial stuffs, Ciel's ring and BODYLINE.

Initially i planned to post all the pictures of my new arrival items, but feel really lazy to do so. Anyway, really LOVE all the stuffs!!! Candy sugar bag is really nice and sweet. BODYLINE stuff am still controlling not to see them.

Busy schedule this two weeks: 2 exams and one competition. Wish me LUCK~