Ma'al Hijrah 1430 / New Year 2009

Assalamualaikum.. its a new year, and a new beginning. Let me reflect some things that happened to me during 2008/1429..

I got posted to SMJA. Good times, although there were couple of incidents and certain people that challenged my reasoning, but yet I cannot deny that I made some really good friends, that you can share anything with (You know who you are, that is if you feel the same thing).

I got engaged (Friday, 08/08/08) yup during the olympic opening night, I wouldn't say more... That long awaited day.. the long 4 years, full of joy and happiness and of course there were some down times, but it was and is still worth the wait, the sweat and the tears. I got myself a good guy.

I got scholarship to continue my studies to UK. I was kind of reluctant to go at first, thinking that I'll make it much more difficult for those I left behind.. But then, we all realised that this is what it takes. This is what I have to go through, so that we'll be better, happier and stronger.

And now, here I am, still in my journey... I'd say I had a really good life in 2008/1429 and I did not want to change anything about it. Afterall, its all those things that happened that gotten me this far.

My new year resolution:
1) Finish my studies smoothly
2) Saves money ahha, so that I can get married as soon as I got back :P
so far, thats all I can think of really.. my studies is my priority right now ow yeah... "STAY AS THE WAY I AM, THE SAME 'OL NELA"

Kato Shigeaki @ Shige ---- NEWS

I find this amusing V(^.^)V

Shuffle.. Say What..???

Yo peeps... Its been a long time since I updated this blog? Sibuk bah.. Well, chat with Yuuki yesterday and he gave me this link to youtube about some kids doing shuffle. I had no idea what it was until I watched it. So.. I guess this is the latest craze that kids devoted their life and energy into. I'm not complaining, I think it's good that kids nowadays fine something that they like and willing to learn it... although it's just another dance routine. Still, it's still something impressive though. Feel really tired. Just got back from Newcastle and Edinburgh last week and I was really bummed... Feeling restless, and I ended up doing nothing saja, except for babysitting may laptop and watch Japanese drama online saja... Then, at some point I feel makin ngalih tah pulang, maybe because due to the lack of movement kali hahhajahaha.. Sekali, i decided to do some exercise and started to panyap bilik, pack, unpack den pack again my stuffs, do the laundry and yup, move my bed around hahahhaha... Now, energetic tah pulang inda mau tidur LOL..

Ooo yah, forgot to mention.. Kids in the video doing the shuffle are actually Yuuki's cousins.. I think they did quite well, although I have no idea what that dance represents..

Christmas Holiday

oooo.. finally....

Assalamualaikum people..

Finally, its christmas holiday.. yey... I had completed all the assignments... so far.. but there are more to come.. however, i refuse to think about that at this moment. On Friday, after I submitted the two lab reports, I met my cousin at the prayer room at uni.. Then, we walked to the student union shop, because we're supposed to meet Iqbal, yg pernah bunk in arah kami masa mula2 sampai Southampton. Then, since lama udah kami inda jumpa, we decided to spend some time sama2 makan.. hehe.. lagipun, during the holiday, kami ada plan masing2..

So, it was raining a bit, me, Erni and Iq went to the fast food outlet near to our house, and bali 3 big pizza haha... pizza jua.. Inda batah, Aza pun datang (apparently also our relative) and we spend the day sama2, beibun2 lah hahaha... mengingati zaman remaja.. :p

Iq had to go early though since he still had a lecture that late. So, its just kami 3 girls.. We walked to our house and Aza went on and catch a bus to go to her hall.. When we got home, the two housemates told us that they were going to London for a few days and then we have the whoke house to ourselves saja...Mwuuahahhahaha...

So, we decided to invite Aza for couple of nights lah.. saja2 ehe.. since kami nda pernah tinggal sama2.. The next day pun, kami bawa Aza ke town, since nda pernah bah kami ke town ah, kesian eh.. cana jua, busy dengan assignment saja. So, Aza tah jadi tourguide kami jalan2 ke bandar.. mcm urg sakai bah kami, mcm inda pernah saja. Well, it's kind of true since lama udah kami inda ke town, like around 2 months kali..

We spend two days sama2 and Aza stay with us till today. Tadi balik lah ia ke hall.. and we hope to see her again ehe.. maybe tym cuti kali lagi.

Tomorrow, back to work.. I still have lots to do, but unlike previous posts, I will not tell you what assignments I have to do lagi, takut kamu ikut mental ahhaha.... Arents u glad? Iatah ni lagi kan.. Atu baru kiut... lau paham bisai..

Well, have to berabis d lebry isuk and lusa.. Then, off to Newcastle.. then to Edinburgh.. spend few days there lah. Then, balik sini, sambung buat keraja.. cematu tah.. my first semester is not that fun, if I have to say.. it's full of responsibility, sweat and tears, depression, lonely, crazy, hectic, missing everyone, cold.. and segala2 nya.. ahha.... nangis ku ey

anyway, i dont think kamu paham jua what i'm, saying here, but i'll just post the pictures here...

Till next time,

Midnight Blues~~

Oyasumi nasai~~... are the words I should be greeting anyone.. But, i'm not going to bed yet. Although I think all of my housemates are now deeply into their dreams.. What can I say, the pressure is too much.. I just completed my Envi practical.. Now, have to do the lab report and it's due tomorrow.. Iyyyee.. Should be later in the afternoon.. I was thinking, kan tidur and wake up super early tomorrow and scram my brains out doing the report.. or.. pull an all-nighter, have lots and lots of coffee and finish it up by tonight.. I am so in a dilemma.. Usually, I would choose the second one, since when I'm too worried, I cannot sleep anyway, so it's best to get it over with, and then sleep for the whole day isuknya, since I dont have any classes on Thursday. But then, I just remember that I have to do another practical on Thursday kan d hantar on Friday.. Arrrrrggggggggggggggggggghhhh.. What a girl to do??

Confused in my own doubts, I listened tentatively to the soothing voices of Tohoshinki, serenading me with "Loving You".. Hmm.. iatah.. m so stressful.. So, i text Yuuki so that I can discussed it over with him. He replied, asking me to wait for 15 minutes, since he's on his way to work. Poor him, until this day, I still depend on him.. even we're far from each other, but I still treat him as if we're living in one country.

Waa..cinta antara dua benua is soo.. hard..

I know, deep down I know exactly what to do.. I'm always like this.. I would complain about stuffs, just to get the stress out.. but then, I ended up doing it anyway.. I mean, at times, I would complain and worry berabis about datelines.. but ahernya, I still manage to do it.. haha.. I guess I like the idea of people (esp the one that I love) to tell me what to do.. although sebenarnya I already know what I had to do.. I think, the word of others sort of justify my actions..

Then, I'm worried about exams.. what if I dont do well.. I have NO choice... I have to do well, or else, the scholarship will be terminated.. I have to accept the fact that I'm living on the expectation of others. So, I just have to quit sulking and keep it up. O.... detta.. he's here.. Well, I gtg..

Kawaiiii

Minna san~~~~
Wah, lama udah panya ku inda update my blog ani, cana tah jua.. depressed wah ni tym ani.. sal byk kraja kan d buat :( aku menangis.. lalu menangis.. lalu menangis... up all night, rasa kan menyiapkan assignments yg inda pandai habis ah... wuwuuw... next week cuti, but still, after cuti, ada jua kraja kan d hantar tu, tarus menyambung exam g, den after exam. .. ada masih report kan d hantar atu.. INDA MENTAL D MANA???

Anyways, to release my stress.. apa lagi, meliat Japanese series lah.. ganya disadvantage nya, hehe... tebawa2 tia hehe.. angau tarus... lagipun, masa ani, m soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo in love with people younger than me... Say,,,, Hongo Kanata, Yamada Ryosuke.. hmm... napa tia hencem2 kanak2 nya ni kan?? ahhaha... in the midst of angauness... Well, i decided to upload the video... Mayonaka no Shadow Boy.. by Hey Say Jump... hensem kali ah.. i like their dance routine jua.. Hontoni kakkoii..

missing ol

hi people.. So.. m bored berabis today. Tidur late last nyte (it was practically morning) Me and cuzzy were discussing our future plans... What to do after sumbit the thesis, where to go? what to buy? when to book flight? when to get married... and so on... I somehow realise that am actually mature enough to get married.. Commitment dont bother me so much, coz I have always dedicated my life for the sake of somebosy else.. Thats my life.. I live for someone else.. ANtah ah , I just do.. I know we're suppose to live for our own self.. But, i dont really see the point.. I mean, because of others, I wanted to live.. because of others, I want to study.. Because of others.. I learn to love.. because of others, am happy. Still my world revolves around other people, surrounding us. Our environment. I dont know ah.. I mean, we grow up because of others.. I dont know if m making any sense.. but antah ah, i think pasal m older now.. hehe.. the time has come

Excuse the typos

I think I didnt really read what I typed here when I typed.. Sekali, udah baca balik, byk spelling errors.. *sigh* So yay.... enjoy reading and if salah ejaan atu, diam saja sssshhhhh...

A day in my life

Coffee helps!!!!! Lots and lots of coffee.......... (@.@)
The desk.. Where all my masterpieces are produced
The PLANNER: (Top to bottom) Revision schedule, prayer times, weekly timetable, assignment lists
The textbooks................................................... I cant even describe 'em

Some pics inda pedah2

This is how we cook Maggi Goreng here.. haha.. the oil and the ketchup were frozen.. So we have to melt it first, by boiling it.. Heh.. kan makan maggi pun payah.. byk kraja
A little play I choreographed... Something I do to relive stress
Kiki: the good parent hahah... C kiki begambar sama the stuff toys that I get for my sistas back home, during my trip to BEAULIEU (<--- Lurus kh d spelling? I forgot :x) The chips model... haha.. Kiki showing off his potential for the next big thing!!

Bday

Haha.. last night at around 7pm, the delivery guy rang and our food arrived!! Yey... You see, last night we celebrated our housemate's (Afiq) 19th bday... So, me, Erni and Naq planned a "surprise" for him.. (last minute lagi tu eh).. Each of us contribute and get pizza, chicken, coke and 4 pieces of cherry cheesecakes.. Hahha.. bulih lah.. I think last night was the first time in a long time that us four sat down and eat ... sambil creta2 hahah.. I think because our time table inda sama and obviously, its hard to see each other masa siang. Even masa malam, me and Erni would be really busy finishing up our assignments (Which reminds me I still have A LOT to do!!! How can I even forget that?? LOL) hahah.. iatah so kami jrg lagi mkn sama2

It was nice, tanya khabar (cali ah, sedangkn tinggal serumah) hehhe.. and creta2 pengalaman masing2, mcm baru th kenal ani bah.. ahaha.. it was fun though. Yg benarnya, on Saturday, me and my cousin aher bangun (Since its off day), we were like practically giving ourselves a much needed break from the continuous datelines!! Iatah, since kami aher bngun, so we were like belepak d dapur and creta2 pasal our lives and our plan for the future plus gosip2 sikit hahah.. biasa bini2... Iatah, since kami ani terlampau engaged in the conversation ani, sampai we lost track of time.. haha.. adakh kami lepak from tgh mlm until around 6 or 7 in the morning????? Capi eh.. but then we planned to go to uni to take some pictures.. haha...while Afiq and Naq went on a trip to Beaulieu.. So, kami ani plan kan ke Uni, kan ke Cooperatives bali bread, ke ATM ambil duit kn byr rent and maybe tarus order makanan..

Sekali, since inda betidur and it was realllllllllly cold.. So we decided to put out little adventure to uni on hold... Lagipun, there 's not much to see around this time of month. So we just went to ATM, buy bread and make an order for the feast later that night. Udah balik rumah, we were tired berabis and tidur,............................... until th d delivery men sampai bawa makanan kul 7 mlm. hahahhaa.. siuk eh, rilex nada assignment kn d pikirkan..

But now, back to the reality, DATELINES..... Although it's like only 2 more weeks left before yhe Christmas holiday... I dont think I'd be enjoying myself very much masa tu.. Although m looking forward for our trip to NewCastle, Edinburgh and ARMSTERDAM..... Weeeeiiiiiii Well, here are couple of pictures from the feast..

For Chiaki -- Teppei Koike

For Ayumi - Gazzette

For Shimizo - Tegomass

For Hanako

Especially for my mother, Hjh Asiah Hj Mohamad

The 3 amigos.

Umi Alvina Hj Munap, Noor Nela Haji Awang and Erni Rosmaini Haji Munap.. We are cousins..Well those two at the ends are siblings.. We went to UBD together, ALL first degree in teaching hahaha..and all of us got 2:1..yuhu.. now, we are all engaged THIS YEAR!! And our partners are semua urg TUTONG??? Coincidence??? Hahhaha..So, there we are the three amigos. BTW, Erni is currently doing her masters with me here in Southampton, me doing Geography, her doing Maths..

Masa my departure to UK, 22/09/2008...

This was masa I organised a BBQ as a celebration that I got a job.. I think. Dont really remember.. I was being the photographer, with the kids enjoying themselves (battling the dance) while the guys hahah bbq ayam d luar..kesian...

Me and Lida as well as Rosho (not in picture) decided to spend time together as a farewall party for my last day at work :( So, we ate lunch at Pizza Hut with Mawar and also Bareezah but then they have to attend workhop (which I was also supposed to attend :P) so us 3 went to the Arcade and jadi kanak2 sekajap haha.. This image was us in one of the karaoke box..

Me in the Geography Department, SMJA.. Posted there on 1/4/2008.. until 30/8/2008. I was at the back because the photographer arranged us in a way the tall goes at the back.. haha.. and this was supposed to be the "free-style" hahha. Girls rule!!

Anna Abu Bakar and Nela Awang: Two former reporters from The Brunei Times... Behind me is my desk haha..siuk kali ah, I got my own desk and own PC .. good times

Me surrounded by my students from 4Sc1, SOAS College, 2007.. Yup, all boys~~

Preparation for Graduation 11 Sept 2007: Effa, Me, Earnny and Ira

Me, Effa, Earnny and Hjh Anne during our visit to Sek Men Saidina Othman, Bukit Beruang Tutong for our module's "School Organisation" case study.. Hahaha I remember I was the "driver" and I used aniki's corolla and the car was MANUAL.. yuhu to me..

Now I have in total 7 assignments!!! bwooooooooooooooooooooooooo... Ryte now what I can summarise is that "Biological and environmental science as well as Geophysics" that's what i'm actually doing right now. Alhamdulillah my Google Earth KML Programming is done..out of the scene.. Now all left:

1) A report on the different views and interpretation of Spatial Analysis as well as its application in various fields of study

2) A report on satellite instrumentation for earthquake monitoring

3) A laboratory report for Geographic Information Systems: Idrisi Andes

4) A laboratory report for Remote Sensing or Earth Observation via Envi software

5) A report and presentation on Earth observation methods for Forest Fires detection to formulate possible precautionary measures

6)A report on a case study of Northern Territories, Australia, evaluating the use of remote sensing for assessing fire risk.

7) A report and presentation on the issues of Poverty and Food Security

Wahh.. so many things to do and so little time... I've been spending time reading in the library but mcm not enough.. Theres too much research to do. And I learnt from my friend also my cousin... that she do not have exams.... Wah.. so easy ey.. She only have to worry about courseworks.. How I wish I do not have exams.. Why have exams when there is already plenty of work to do.. I realised this is not "school-level" work anymore but Masters.. so have to pay the price hahaha..sabar2.. I've had worst.. back in UBD.. I survived with unexpectedly good grades with so many things happening at once.. mulah sawal left us, I was involved in a serious car accident and missed out a lot of lectures..

I remember that time, first day of lecture and I was involved in a car accident with aniki.. It was severe that I had a couple of stitches in my face (below my eyes, my left cheek, my chin and under my mouth) I had to used sun-protection cream when I went out coz technically the left side of my face was almost peeled off. Then, coming back to uni was tough since I missed a lot and I had no idea what the lecturer was talking about. Have to do my own studies by myself..

Then, not long after my recovery.. I got the sad news that Sawal was no longer with us. I was devastated!! I feel like Allah had given me the ultimate challenge. During the difficult times, I was not able to concentrate on my studies and as a result.. I got a "D" as my overall score for the first semester. At least I did not failed, I thought.. But then I realised, I should not be taken aback with it, instead I channelled my energy to studying.. I believe that I am much better than a D and can perform way better.. His death and all that I had faced, I take them as a force to push me ahead and Alhamdulillah... my grades improved.

Along the way, I had another car accident!! I know.. I was like so jinxed!! Hahha.. then, there were times that aniki enrolled in the army and had to be in camp for a long time. Then, I have three jobs to juggle.. As a student, a household manager (mom have a business and dad works in shifts..so yeah..I was the leader of the pack!!) and to be my mother's driver and personal assistant whenever dad works afternoon and night shifts.. It was tiring and to balance both with my studies was really hard.. BUt then, I managed to pull through with the help of EHEM.. (my fiance). Yup, he had given me the upmost support and is always there to help me out and shout out "Gambatte" when I feel like I can no longer do it!!

Then, comes the Teaching Practise as the last module to get the degree. I was sent to SOAS... an all-boy school.. I was horrified when I found out and my cousin told me that the school was bad news.. Waaaa.. I was ready to consult the supervisor to ask for another school. First day at SOAS was bad................................................. I was always shy in front of people, not to imagine in a class full of hormons-driven male teenagers!!!! I thought I would froze to death right then!! So I told myself, it was another challenge and I have to face it. At last, I was close with the students and manage to had good times.. Until now, I still stay in touch with them (some of them though) ahha..

Graduation came and I was proud of myself. Besyukur and glad that I did not gave up back then. Because, if I did.. I would not be able to become what I am today and my parents as well as my family would suffer.. At one time, I do think that I want to quit uni and find a job to help my parents, but then I realised.. with just "A" level qualification, what job can I get that can support a family of 9??? I was thinking to end the struggle right then... so that my parents do not have to spend any money on my education anymore.. Sekali, I pondered if just gaji sedikit, I think I would make their lives much more difficult.. So, I carry on and in the end.. I got a good job as a reporter at The Brunei Times and earn good money.. Masa atu tah, I can really contribute to my family and I do not have to ask for any single penny from my parents.. I can pay for the car as well..

In BT, I learned a lot. ABout people and communication as well as self confidence. I also improved my writings hehe.. I get to know Nuri (photographer from Religious Affairs who happen to took the pictures for my engagement) and Anna (another reporter currently in Korea) and others.. They are different and I was out of my comfort zone.. But, I survived BT and still manage to maintain the same old Nela but develop other qualities... I became more confident, more independent and more mature.

Now, I;m pursuing my dreams.. I had always dreamt to further my studies in a foreign land.. That was exactly what I wrote in my essay entitled "cita-cita saya" back in Primary School. After this, I would relax and take some time off.. spend more times with family, and possibly getting married first.. I am still thinking of getting a PHD..maybe soon later, when everything settles down, but I wont forget it

From kaka to all

The one I will never forget.. arwah Muhammad Khairul Anwar bin Haji Awang. You were the best thing that ever happened to our family. May Allah bless your soul..

Me, Kumiko.. the Big Sis.. I might be far.. but you all are close in my heart. I love you all unconditionally and pray for your success in life. I will not leave you unattended and will help you to get through the hard times. You can depend on me as I would love nothing than all of you to be happy.. I miss and love each and everyone of you.. My family

Kuroda, the sole-survivor. Many things had happened in the past and I know there is a growing gap between us. I wish we can be back like before, where we used to joke around and share stories till dawn ... good times.. I wish you would become the "aniki" that we loved and I pray for your well-beings and your success. Take care of yourself and the family.

Hanako, the youngest one. I know losing your hero (Sawal) was tough. You were quite rebellious back in the days showing your anger and sadness. But, you manage to pull through and make the best out of it. You're now a confident teenager and will not be easily shaken by your environment. You stand tall on your feet and face ordeals bravely. You'll grow up to be a wonderful person.

Shimizo, the shy one. I know underneath all that, you are responsible and a caring sister. You're always the one who take care of me when I'm sick, the one that I can easily talk to and youre the one who cried the hardest during my departure.. I know you're afraid, but I also know that deep inside you, you're willing to try.. So, please keep your heads up and charge the mountain!

Ayumi, the happy-go-lucky one. Before, I used to be really worried of you.. But you've grown up to be independent.. You are not afraid of challenges, although you're going to a new school with a new environment with no one familiar..Yet, you survived.. You're no longer the kid that I constantly have to look out for.. Go for it Ayu.

Chiaki, the patience one. I hope you all the best Jah.. Be yourself and keep strong okay.. I'm always here for you, although I'm far. Take care of yourself also, I know you always put others first before you.. I'm proud of you, sis..

Michiyo, the one I can rely on.. Be strong Bi, I know you'll be able to take care of everything. I have faith in you and will always pray for your success.. Do not give up yet..

I am lucky..

Everything is a blur.. I was at home all alone, not having any lectures and all.. I was doing my laundry.. it's winter. but since it was early in the morning and the sun was out.. I took the chance.. While doing the laundry, I was skyping with my mom and my sisters (mish u all) yup.. And I don't know why.. I was holding myself..holding my tears from rolling down my cheeks, holding my feelings, scared there would be an emotional outburts..I guess it was because whenever I saw her gentle, wrinkled face... I saw love, hope and trust.. Despite that, I also see a woman... a very strong and patience woman who is actually tired and exhausted but still trying to maintain the calm composure... potraying someone, a role model..good enough for the kids..

I always feel like crying whenever I see her face.. How i misses her smile and her gentle words.. "I know you can do it, I always have faith in you, believes in you" those words keep on repeating itself, clearly embedded in my mind, my drive, my motivation whenever I feel down or powerless.I never know that until I was here. I always know she loves me.. but I rarely hear her spoke the word of love, especially to me... But, I always loved her no matter what. In fact, I'm thankful she was hard on me.. back in my childhood.. because of that, i grew up to be someone she's proud of.. Then, i realise.. love does not mean that you have to cried it out loud and show the world...Its enough that you know... love is about letting go and having trust that one would not lose his/her way.. Yeah, that's love.. It was hard for her to let me go here, to be far from her sight but she trusts me that I will not forget to remember her..

Even at the airport two months ago..when I hugged her, me drown in tears.. afraid of the uncertainties and away from that comfort zone.. I did not see any single tear from her eyes, although I was able to see that she was trying not to cry, still trying at the last moment of goodbye..trying to be strong... At first, I was dissapointed.. Why didnt she cry like other mothers? Wont she miss me? Is she glad that I'm gone? I walked slowly to the door.. and I saw others crying reluctant to be separated from their families.. Then I understand, if she was to cry, I dont think I would be able to make that step, to embark on a new journey, a new future.. and that moment,..I thank her for her strength and I pray to Allah that I can be as strong as her, not easily distracted...

Mom, I love you and thank you for supporting me all the way.. Although life would have been much easier I was to stay... Being one of the eldest.. I held a very big responsibility.. I had a steady job and a firm future in hand.. Life would be much more comfortable for all of you that way, I can help the family..contributing my earnings, helping managing the house, looking after the siblings.. But yet, she let me go, believing that I can do much better here, building a new future... I think the hardest thing for a parent is to let go.. I promised I will never change and will always stay as the daughter that you've always had..

tiba-tiba aku teringat... I was browsing through my students FS.. (I do that for fun.. haha have I got no life or what??) and its funny to see all these youg people expressing their love to the opposite sexes. I mean, you2re young bah...get a life!! I mean, i dont think ny age of 13 or 14, you had finally meet your soulmate!! U have a long journey ahead of you and along the way, there will be others capable to attract your attention. Haha.. jgn tah gagas kan be gf or bf ani.. I survived my school years without a bf, and look where it got me now? I'm happy and has a bright future ahead, and guess what? I do not regret that I did not experience the HIgh school love life.. Coz now I have found someone who brings out the best of me.. its kesian and sayang to watch these young people getting all tangled up in this so called love??? Do you really know what it means? Wah...mcm marah.. its just that its frustrating that watching my students iski kan becinta but terabai pelajaran.. Just imagine this.. Youre in love and so young, naive, gullible and is blind to other interesting and amazing things that Allah bagi such as education.. Then, decided to get married early.. The husband have a job but the girl will be a stay-home mom. Then, along the way, since the guy is thrown into married life at an early age and did not have the chance to "enjoy" his life dulu, there is a possibiliy of a scanadl!! The excuse "bored with the wife who happens to be the girl he fell so madly in love with and promise to be with her for a lifetime"!! Indakan sedih?? Well, thats my opinion though. I do care about my students.. My advice is you can becinta, but be sure to put your studies in the first place dulu.. Inda rugi tu... and if u happen to inda dapat idup without a couple, just make sure that that person is someone that supported you and will make you more happier and successful, but not someone who will only bring you down, eventhough that someone happens to be good-looking!! Ciao..Wish you all the best with your life V(^.^)V

Hari ani inda berapa ada mood.. since I cant sleep d malam, payah kan tidur wah.. But one good thing though, I manage to finally completed my Google Earth KML Programming report d mlm around 11pm.. huhuhu.. And tadi hantar udah, puas hati lah, glad its over. Now.. 6 more to go. One sad news though, one of our group members decided to quit MSc and will continue next year. Now, we're down to 3 and all of us are international students. it came across mymind, siapa tah yg kan buat presentation ni?? Apparently that guy had reached his limit after 11 years of continuous studies and exams!! Hmm.. cian, baik jua I have my break before going to uni lagi sekali.. But, I wopuldnt really call it a break though since I was working my butt off.. Byk kraja.. CXame to think of it, I actually have 17 years of continuous education up to my my first degree in UBD. Then, keraja for a year then sambung g..I was tired.. but then I thought, if I can go through the gruesome 17 years of my life with no mental breakdown (alhamdulillah..,jauh palis..) inda ku minta.. Yup, why not just for another year?? Dats what I keep on telling myself.

Now, baru siap buat my practicals for GIS..Got another one to go for Earrth Observation. Well, i'll be staying back lagi coz i need to do some reading :( on Spatial Analysis.. yup i know, lame.. Hahha.. but a student got to do what a student got to do.. apakanz? Ani waiting for my lecture which actually starts in another 30 mins and I was thinking, why dont I update the blog or sumthing?? Hahaha.. bahagianya hidup dikelilingi uleh strange people and a whole loads of assignments.. sarcasm works for me..

Hmm.. I cant started on my programming report yet.. bwoh.. due in two days!!! I know I keep telling myself to make an early start..I did!!! But in the end, masih jua last minute.. Mental.. Next week is the spatial analysis report, then got the earthquake instrumentation.. then got the remote sensing and GIS report.. Woh... where can I find the time.. Wake up!!! LAzy Bum!! Lets not forget why u are here k, whats the purpose and all. Arggghhhh.. napa tia ku feeling malas ani.. I might be missing the family and my ehem jua huhuuhu (ok, m not trying to be super-duper mushy mushy now).. Its like now nada kan d buat.. Its just report and report and lecture and practical.. I swear m gonna have a really good tym in Newcastle, Edinburgh and Amsterdam this holiday!! YEEEEEEEHAAAAA...

Will posts some picz soon

RAYA in Southampton

We celebrated raya here in Southampton, 3 days earlier in Brunei. Inda berapa siuk the celebration but ok lah. We do have open houses among ourselves. This one was taken masa arah rumah Pg Isa, this Bruneian doing his PHD with his wife.. hehe.. romantic kali ah

The Mall

Ok, the favourite part of everyone....the mall. The main mall here is called West Quay, its big, compared to Brunei's The Mall, until now alum abis semua ku round ehe.. Around West Quay, the centre ada banyak kadai lagi like Primark, kadai baju MURAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH in pounds i mean hehhe... Well, here are some pics.. apparently inda bulih menggambar d dalam West Quay ehhe.. but we managed to seludup some pics anyway

Where I shop

Around the city, this is where we got our Halal meat all the time. But there are also other places like Asda, where its like Giant, or Hua Ho, having cheaper products of their own brands..

This is the main library in the campus, The Hartley library. Its HUGE.... hehe.. I feel so Harry Potter....hehe
Another photo from my trip to Beaulieu..my favourite car of all the exhibits

As an induction programme for the International Student, the School of Geography organised a school trip to Bealieu, in the New Forest. The area was really nice.. with lots to see.. Ada castle, a traditional english village across the lake, a collection of cars and also a James Bond Experience museum. A must see for those automobile lovers. Well, here are some of the pics..enjoy V(^.^)V

I find the duckies to be really cute.. hehe.. besusun ani bah. Around my school, there were a pond.. really nice.. and there are plenty of spots for a picnic hehe.... Will do that someday when my fiance gets here.. He will be visiting me next year and will be going back to Brunei with me..

My school, School of Geography, University of Southampton, The "Shackleton" Building ehe.. nice huh..
This was taken masa the first day of induction, tym registration of International students.. Siuklah.. byk freebies.. My first time inda betudung.. Now, m back to my normal self..