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Tuesday, 30 December 2008
Prank of the Year
My sister PMR result is out today. I couldn’t sleep last night and I even dreamt that she got 7As. That cilipadi keep telling me that she only can get 3As and will also get 1C.
When I woke up this morning, I received a message from her. This is the content of the message:
phuikei. sent 12/30/2008 11:35 AM:
oi
phuikei. sent 12/30/2008 11:54 AM:
call me later wie
phuikei. sent 12/30/2008 12:16 PM:
3a oni lar wei!
phuikei. sent 12/30/2008 12:16 PM:
see!
When I saw the message, I was very down and wanted to call her immediately. I didn’t call her at the next second because I needed time to cool down and to figure out what to say to her and what happen if she cry. I know that I will be the one who cry first.
Finally, I have the guts to call her. I called home. My grandma picks up the phone and said that PK has gone out with her friends. In my heart was “What the hell, get 3As still go out lepak and what is there to celebrate!!!!!!”.
Grandma said that she got 7A. I was thinking that grandma must be joking. I was a little confused.
So I called my mum. The first thing I ask was “Pk, got 3A or 7A?” My voice was a little shaky and I started crying. Mum then assured me that she got 7As. Mum said that PK went out to celebrate with her friends. I was crying on the phone. Mum asked a stupid question. “Are you crying for PK?” Alamak!!! Definitely yes la…Tears of Joy..
This time dad didn’t collect the result with her. This big fat cilipadi had the guts to collect the results by herself. If I were her, I would want my dad to be my side. Even I can check the results online, I still insist that my dad stand beside me.
Yeoh Phui Kei,
See, I told you that your hard work will be paid off. Congratulations!!! No idea what to say. All I know is cry. I am really happy. See, you have smarter brain than me. You have gifted brain. You wasted your time worrying and crying. Hahaha. All the best to you. You scare the shit hell out of me. I really thought you got 3A. Why do you have to prank me?
I am going back to bed with this good news. Sweet dreams. Thanks for the prank!
Congratulations again.
Darling sister
PhuiSan
Hopefully she will not read my blog 1st. I want her to reply the message 1st.
Guess what my reply is since she pranks on me. I am going to pretend that I didn’t know that she got 7As. I am dancing along with the music. Hahaha. Have fun Yeoh Phui Kei.
It has been three months that I stay in Sheffield alone without my gang of crazy sarcastic mates and my beloved family. I realized that I am really a grown up girl now without relying on my dad except for the money. I am more independent, mature and able to decide what I actually want. I really had changed a lot from an immature baby girl to a wise mature lady.
Six months has past with a blink of eyes. I couldn’t believe with my own bare eyes that I am able to live here to this very minute and second. So many things had happened throughout my stay here. There are some sad stories but most of it is happy stories. From my blog, you can see that I really enjoy my life here.
I have more friends now from all over the world. When I go travel next time, I will have free tour guide and just need to pay for air ticket. If I am lucky, then I will get free accommodation. This is one of the advantages of knowing people from around the world. So if you want to enjoy the similar privileges as me, then you should go overseas to study. I don’t feel lonely anymore.
There are no regrets of staying back here in UK. I wasted my time crying. If I returned to Malaysia in September and give up the opportunity of doing my masters, then I am the stupidest girl on earth. I would probably strangle myself but Ms Geh can do the strangling job. This opportunity will just come and go. If you do not grab it, then it will just go away.
For those who are reading my blog, if you have the opportunity to further your studies in UK or other countries, you should grab hold of the opportunity and never let it go away. Further your study is not just for the sake of the certificate but also for the experience and exposure. You will look at things from a different angle.
I have already grab hold of my opportunity and making my dreams come true. What about you? Still sitting at home waiting for opportunity to come to you? There is no such thing as free lunch in this world. You have to work hard if you want something. If it is in front of you, just grab it and there is no time for regrets.
To those who didn’t come to SHU this year, then you should grab this opportunity to come next year. Hope to see you in Sheffield in summer.
One of the disadvantages of staying here is being far away from your family members. Sometimes I wish I could fly back every weekend to see my family. I know it is impossible. At least I have a cousin brother here. Though we are just separated by one hour train journey, we seldom see each other. We only met each other for three times for the past six months.
The first time is when I first came to UK in June. It was fun because this is the first time we met after two and the half years. The second time was not a pleasant one. He came to Sheffield to convince me to stay back and pursue my Masters. The third time was the best which was a few days back.
I celebrated my Christmas with him and his mate. I really enjoyed myself. He paid for all the meals so I decided to treat him and Carrick a movie. I paid for the movie as a sign of gratitude. On the day I left, he walked me down to the platform and ensures that I get up to the train and get a good seat. When I bid goodbye to him, I was crying silently in my heart. It wasn’t easy. I kept thinking about the fun time we had and the things that we did together.
For some personal reasons, I didn’t expect myself to sit down together with him to have a dinner or even go shopping together. It doesn’t matter what had happened in the past, as long as we have the blood connection, we are always a family. I learned a lot from him especially his strong determination.
He is the one who made me stay here. Without his persuasion I would probably be back in Malaysia grumbling about work and wages. We talked a lot about the past and the future. He even offered me to stay at his place when my room contract ends. He said that if I want to move down to Birmingham next year, then he will get a house so that both of us and my brother can stay together. I was really touched.
Just want you all to know that family is very important to us. No matter how busy you are with your work or boyfriend or girlfriend, family always come first. Spend some time with your family during the weekends or try to allocate some time to go home for dinner. Don’t wait till they are gone, and then only realize that you have actually neglected them when they were here.
I can’t wait to see my family soon in January. I would probably be crying when I see them. Please appreciate what you have around you especially your loved ones. Now I realize that I had neglected my family when I was in KL. I spend most of my time studying and think that study is the most important. I didn’t grab the opportunity to sit down with my parents and talk to them. I miss my sister so much. Her results will be out soon and I wouldn’t be by her side when she receives her result. I feel so useless.
Please do something before is too late. I love you.
As you guys know, I was in Birmingham for my first white Christmas. There was no snow on Christmas Day. It was freaking cold in Birmingham as compare to Sheffield.
Day one - Christmas Eve
I set off from Sheffield train station at 4.00pm. By the time I reached Birmingham at 5pm the sky was already dark. I had to wait for my cousin. Then he took me to his office. He needs to clean up the office. It is same as the Chinese which is do the cleaning before CNY. “Ta Sau Chu”. Hahaha.
Then we went home for the Christmas Eve dinner. We had turkey and all the food was prepared by Carrick. After that we cleaned up the house and hang around. We all went to bed after that because everyone was too tired. I was tired too.
Day Two - Christmas Day
We all woke up at about 10am. It was freaking cold. Khai Liang cooked fried spaghetti with leftover turkey. We stayed at home making phone calls and text. Both of us call back home to tell everyone that we are having a fun Christmas. My cousin sis said “Why is that so poh in your house?” That so poh is meant to be me.
I called Zeehui to wish her merry Christmas and managed to speak to sinli and leajoo. If I called earlier, then I would be able to talk to YongKit. I felt a little jealous because I couldn’t hang out with them.
Then the three of us had Stephen Chow Movie Marathon. We decided to drop by at Stephy’s place. The road and shopping malls were damn empty. There were only a few cars on the street. This is a real Christmas. It is like in Malaysia during CNY, the roads are empty and the shops are all close. I met a few new friends and one from China. She is a very nice girl and speak very thick accent of mandarin. At times, I didn’t understand what she was trying to say, I just pretend to understand by nodding my head and give a big smile.
We went for dinner at Han Chow some Chinese restaurant. The food was good but it was damn salty. Carrick and I were making a big fuss over the MSG but my cousin said that it was fine. From that moment, I felt that something was not right. My throat was very itchy and the next minute I felt sick. During the dinner, I managed to ask something which I wanted to know about 5 years back.
After dinner, we decided to sing K. When we walk there, it was close. Three of us wanted to sing so badly. Then we headed home to watch Moonlight Resonance. After a while, we all went to bed because we had to wake up early and set off to Bicester Village at 8am.
Day three- Boxing Day
I had to crawl up from the bed at 7am. I was really tired but for the sake of shopping I think is worth it. Khai Liang cooked chicken and turkey porridge for us. We were laughing like mad during breakfast and keep saying that we are late. Carrick said “Kat Si” means the auspicious time has over. We were supposed to leave at 8am but we were all the so called “Mo Jie” means slow lady.
Finally, we set off to Bicester Village. The journey takes about one hour. Khai Liang drove. We reached there at about 9.40am. The queues of cars were massive. Thank god there were many parking left.
The place was fantastic. All designers label. You name it they have it. It range from Ted Baker, Calvin Klein jeans and underwear, Burberry, Mulberry and loads more to name. It was really cheap because of the discount. We went into every single shop. We stopped by at Calvin Klein Jeans. The three of us bought some stuff. Khai Liang and I bought a wallet. Carrick bought one sweater and hoodie. The queue to the counter was massive.
As we were walking, we realized that we only had one bag on hand. The rest of the people had loads of big bag. The three of us felt irritated, Kiasu, “BEH SONG” and don’t want to be sore loser since we drove so far, so we decided to take a rest at Starbucks before starting to shop. I bought some stuff from Ted Baker. Carrick doesn’t want to lose so he went to buy another sweater from Burberry. My Cousin wanted another Calvin Klein bag so he went into the CK Underwear.
After the shopping, it was quite early so we headed back to Birmingham City Center for another round of shopping. We shopped at Zara. Before that the place that we shopped at is call Bull Ring. The shopping center was massive. Armani Exchange and DKNY were great and it was damn cheap. I couldn’t afford to buy anymore because I am out of budget. I used my own money to buy two turtleneck top from Zara.
I saw the Malaysian badminton coach Rexy in Bicester Village. I saw him in Starbucks holding DKNY and Burberry bags. Damn cool. I wanted to take a photo with him but I think it will be a little embarrassing. I wanted to wish him congratulations for the Super Series.
Carrick and I queued up to buy ice cream. When it was our turn, the staff who is a uncle spoke mandarin to us. He asked how many scoops we want. I said two in English. Then I turned to Carrick and ask “Was he speaking Mandarin?” Carrick said “It’s ok. No worries.” Then the uncle said “Speak Mandarin to me. Don’t speak in English”. My cousin came and he spoke in Mandarin. Carrick and I look like orang gila.
After that we went to the Cinema. We decided to watch Madagascar 2. Before the movie start we had our dinner at Nandos because my cousin wanted to eat something westernish. Then Carrick ask him one question “Where is Nandos originated from?” Khai Liang said “Italy” Carrick said from “Portugal. So does it looks westernish?”. We all laughed.
Then we went for the movie. Half way through the movie, the three of us felt asleep. It was a little boring but towards the end it was funny. Then we went home and continue with our Stephen Chow Movie Marathon.
Day 4 – Time to say goodbye
Today is my last day in Birmingham. There are a few things that I will miss. The shopping, the fight among three of us and lastly my cousin. Though we stay one hour away by train but I rarely see him because he is busy with work. He even offered me to stay with him next year when my contract ends. I have no idea on how I should thank him. He is like my role model because he was the one who made me stay in Sheffield and continue with my Masters.
We didn’t drive today because the parking fee will be expensive. So we took a train down to the city center. We went to Zara again and bought even more as compared to yesterday. We went to DKNY and AX again because Carrick wanted to buy the jacket.
After that, we headed to Chinatown for Dim Sum in one of the Chinese restaurant. It was delicious and I finally get to eat egg tarts, yau char kwei wrapped with chee cheong fun and char siew pau. After that, both of them walked me to the train station.
I wish I could stay for another day and stay with my cousin. Too bad I have to go back to Sheffield. I really enjoyed myself and this is one of the best Christmas celebrations I ever had. I am speechless and lost with words.
Thanks for all the fun in Birmingham. I hope that everyone had a massive and warm celebration.
