First week of the Aussie life.

Tomorrow marks my first week in the land of the down under.
To those who don't know yet, I'm now residing in Launceston, Tasmania...em a quiet state of Australia. Yes, I'm finally abroad and furthering my degree in Architecture. Or Environmental Design to be more specific. It has been quite a trip for me, since I haven't been abroad without my family before. So happen I did leave home on the Independance day of the U.S.A. hah! The irony.

So! If you're wondering how am I right now, I'm actually typing this, wrapped in 3 different types of blankets, on a makeshift bed in a timber-esque room of a 100 plus years old house, wondering if I should bathe or not. HAHA:P
It is freaking cold here and it's not even mid winter yet.

Boy am I screwed.




I bet you've heard all the good stuff that happens in Australia? The great clubbing nights? The awesome hang out cafes, the good bargains, the awesome good looking people? Let me tell you that's not the case when you're in Launceston.

The town dies down at about 5pm because it is getting dark. The streets goes quiet because everyone retires to their home by the time it is 6pm. And hardly any shops opens on Saturdays and Sundays. So, there is basically nothing to look forward to in the evening. NOTHING. Unless, you're me and have loads of awesome seniors who are really good cooks.
So what I'd do is hang out at their house, talk till the cow comes home and then sleep. With occasional booze sessions.

Nick and his girlfriend Aice have been really cool about cooking for Terrence and I while Xavier's been reaaaally nice offering a place for us to crash until we find our own place. And then the rest like CK, Brian, Kam Weng, just to name a few have been super fantastic about helping us look for a place by going to agents and stuff... So! Thank god for these people.

I've seen the campus already and my oh my. I LOVE my Uni. I'll take some pictures soon to show you how awesome it is. Coz, I LOOOOVEEE it.but that aside, i predict i'll have a pretty interesting semester with bitchy lecturers and fascinating classmates. Also, a pretty busy time. AH well, we'll see on monday.

Has anyone missed me yet???

COZ I'm MISSING YOU PPL ALREADY.

Winter does that to a person. But.

I need to go now coz I'm going for Chocolate Fest tomorrow. Be jealous coz I'll be merry. HAHA:P I'll catch up with you guys real soon!

Love and hugs all the way from here!;)

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HAHA
maybe its time for an update.
but i think i should just chill and do nothing.
catch ya all later

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On a Sunday.

Sunday.

Probably the one day of the week where you are forgiven if you are truly doing nothing at all, resting your ass on some comfortable couch or chair...daydreaming your day away.
AHHA That's exactly what I'm doing.

however, I'm feeling rather giddy with happiness at the moment coz, I've been googling the best versions of I'm Yours by Jason Mraz, by random ppl. And god knows how much I love that song.
That man makes me smile...ALL THE TIME. ahahah:P (And I meant, Jason Mraz.)

Ah well, no one can beat Mr. A to Z but here are a few of my favourite covers by some random people.
Lovely Lovely times.





oh and last but not least, by the man himself,


Lol!
So
Fantabulous. Toca looks so cute :P:P!!!!
Le sigh!

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it's been some time.

I think it's been a month or two since I actually updated with a solid content, rather than just random post stating my health status. :P Or an impromptu update using my dear friend shir's phone.
so I guess I owe myself a concrete post on my own life for the past month, no?
even though my lack of internet connection is the source of my dissapearance from the virtual world. :P:P yeah yeah. excuses.

So if you've been wondering what's going on with me...well I'll tell you the same ol usual stuff.
Except now I've started my internship a month ago. At this company just opposite of Midvalley. Hence my pleas of visitation at lunch times. AHHA Not that I don't have lunch partners...mind you. LOL
I thought it'd be nice to see friends since i'm awfully near midvalley and you people DO shop in Midvalley don't chu?
And, it'll probably provide me with an hour worth of office free conversations. :P I'd be grateful for that, really. So people! hop on to your cars..busses or trains to come find me, will you?

So, speaking of my internship.
So far, it's been great...really. I haven't had a faster month for a very long time. Well, mostly because everyday is so fast paced. Every week...there's submissions...datelines to catch up. So, you'll probably find me sitting my ass infront of the computer most hours of the days. I'll be surprised if I haven't turned blind at the end of this six months actually. 0_0
My boss...seniors...colleagues at this company have been really helpful. God knows what they're teaching in Arch Colleges these days. I tell you, it's no where sufficient to be working at any company really.
So when you're thrown into a fast paced and stressful working environment like this...(Where the stability of a building is concerned) it's really not doing any good to your heart rate.
I find my own heart beating too fast for its own good a lot of times lately. And I reckon it's not very healthy for me. :P

But if you're asking me, if I'm regretting my course now? HAHA
I mean, it's probably a perfect time to quit now since I'm done with my diploma (almost) and shit like that. ANd....I'm still not enrolled in any Uni yet...AHAH.
Well. the answer is..
Nope.

I'm kinda loving the anxiety rush that whole stressful thing that gets my heart beating like crap. but,,then again...I would have to work harder to get my ways around this field better.

See. For once i'm doing something right. But it does make me question sometimes..if I'm cut out for this. As this isn't something you can make it up along the way...be all streetsmart about stuff and you get away with it. I probably don't have enough talent to do this...but seriously...I believe if there's anything...hardwork is always the answer to my silly problems lah. RIGHT?
Lol
that better be right.


Next on the agenda would be my photography thing.

I haven't been doing ANY photoshoots. Fullstop.

And I would like that to change, really. ANyone wanna hop on a random bus with me for a random shoot at some random place? I think that'd be interesting:P On a metrobus with random people..and random place...and random shot..that'll add some sorta risk to it, right? It could be fun!

But seriously...I need to get back on that...:P
Without it, i feel empty! AH. Melodramatic second. -_-

OH AND..something i need to let out in frustration.



I DIDN"T FUCKING GET TO GO JASON MRAS' CONCERT. AND IT PISSES ME OFF.



-_-

and it's all my fault. BAH.


but have a nice tour Jason ;)
I'll see you soon. You'll see. ;)

p.s. That Hitz.fm fugitive thing is fun. Steph, Dee, and Tasha...You guys should have asked around that day when he was in Midvalley. DUDE!!! We could have been thousands richer and it would have paid for all our Old Town chocolate drinks!!!!!and they don't have to provide us with free water:P

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awesomelah

woot! I dont have connection at home... But here i am... Blogging with shir's phone!
Btw, ppl. I updated k. Still alive and well.
i'll be back when i have a solid connection k :p
Love
Jan

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Midvalley Mania.

Not because I'm in love with MidValley or anything that sort.
but.


If you're at Midvalley, call me ;)

LOL

only available at lunch times.

Love! ;)

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Not all the time

Not usually the one to watch sports.
but today's match was one helluva match.

Go Federer!;)

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Still just a Peek

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Happy New Year

I guess this is it. ;)

A head dive into a new year just 24 hours ago.

Expect much more from me this time around.

Happy New Year to you nonetheless. ;)

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Distractions. I need.

Penang.
We don't have much of these, pity isn't it?

bah.

Something's driving me crazy.


No need to be a genius to know what it is.

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All Clapton's

I cannot be happier while waiting for my 3d to render, really, coz it gives me an excuse to do something entirely NOT my finals. :P
So, I went on to go looking for awesome music and stuff...
Aris recommended Muse's Instrumental stuff and hell yeah, it was GOOD!
but I thought I'd share something more bluesy since its 4.27 a.m. now...
Nothing too hardcore for the heart heh!

I went all the way back 1960s, 1950s for something different.
Afterall, that era is one of the best era for music, really.
and I mean, REALLY.
There's Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash...
but then, I fell in love, for the second time in a week, with Eric Clapton.

I'm pretty sure most of you have heard his stuff, but heck, here goes my favourite!



John Mayer is a baby, compared to this.:P
and I happen to love John Mayer.

Oh, do watch out for that killer lady vocals and the guitar solo towards the end.

p.s. He looks like House (Hugh Laurie) in this doesn't he? HM! LOL

I'm converted now.

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I am insanely in love

with Muse


Right now.


Playlist.

1. Take A Bow
-Brilliant introduction with classical music influence and wicked guitar riffs.
Perfect build up for an intense album.
Mathew Bellamy writes with such irony. Le Sigh.

2. Starlight
-A synth pop bliss? As described in Amazon's review. Maybe because it was over played on our local stations, I am not too crazy over this one.
However, an ambitious piece.

3. Supermassive Black Hole
-It sucks you in like a black hole. :P Doesn't hurt either that it was played in the over hyped Twilight during the baseball scene. Oh so AWESOME! Currently, it is my Happy Song.
(LOL Twilight haters should...just leave now. LOL)
"Oh baby I'm a fool for you!"

4. Map of The Problematique
- Heavy loaded complex piece.
-Only Muse can have songs that sound like this. Heavy on the bass, light on the running melody.
Genius.

5. Soldier's Poem
- Didn't think it sounded like a Muse piece at first. Built up from arpeggios melodies, short and sweet. Perfect for a slow melancholy dance number ;)

6. Invincible
-A crescendo piece where it builds up from the start from marching beats.
The slower paced pieces of the album, that describes the strength of the other individual.
Inspiring.

7. Assassin
Fuh, an adrenaline piece, this one is.
Fast paced guitar work, with a hint Maxim on guitars and heavy Slipknot beats.
Not for the weak :P

8. Exo-Politics
Started off with fun beats despite the title.
Absolutely love the wave like mood here. It builds then it descends then it builds up again. Anthemic, melancholic, minor keys, very brilliant.

9. City of Delusion
-Probably a small breather with the start of an acoustic guitar, and a little violin orchestra set. Then, it dives into an intense big songs with grandeur accompaniment.
Too awesome for words.

10. Hoodoo
With a title like HooDoo, you're going to be a bit skeptical but it is a little different compared to the other tracks on this album. Started off quiet and mellow then slowly it builds with a brilliant piano introduction.
Lovely.

11. Knights of Cydonia
-my favourite track ever.
EVER.

12. Glorious
-An interesting track to end. Comprising different elements of spaceship sounds, gamebox melodies, heavy guitar riffs, very skilled.

Probably one of the most brilliant album I've heard so far.
Musical Revolutionist.
(If there's such a word.)
Muse is definitely one of those musically geniuses that dares to push limits.
Definitely not for the faint hearted.

Best described here:
"But the heart of Muse is still in rock'n'roll, like Led Zeppelin fronted by Beethoven. They still specialize in walls of embroidered sound, like elaborate rock tapestries. They play symphonic rock that sweeps all over the board, explosive bass-laden rockers, and fast-paced violin rock that ends with a whisper. "
-Amazon Music

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