OMG! Just as I was craving for turkey with cranberry since EESoc's dinner, I had the chance to have it once more! This time, I had it in the Senior Common Room (SCR) and my meal was sponsored by the Imperial Volunteering Centre (IVC) :D

Well, I've volunteered worked for the IVC during a recent "University Crocus Pin Challenge" event. Basically, my task was to remove pins from its backing information card and encourage others to join and help us in it. Simple right?! Most importantly, I was paid for this and lunch was sponsored! Haha. Not that I am in dire need of money at the moment but I guess I'm probably trying to do something to make myself feel better for spending so much recently. Well, I was supposed to study for tomorrow's WebCT test, but felt a little lazy and decided to do this in the afternoon.

Now, I realised that the IVC is probably one of the best place to work at if you're looking for one-time off work and not a continuing one. Wages are certainly better than working at the Student Union/bar or Union shop. And, tasks allocated are really simple!

My sponsored meal!

Although it wasn't as good as the one I had in Kensington Marriott Hotel, it's still worth it!

EESoc Christmas Dinner

EESoc's Christmas Dinner this year was held at Kensington Marriott Hotel (yes, of all places, it's the one opposite big Sainsbury's). Somehow had an intuition that the food wouldn't be that great but it turned out alright. Roast norfolk turkey and glazed ham with cranberry was simply scrumptious! *drools* I'm actually still missing it at the moment.

Anyway, below is how the event went:

The gents from Flat 54 arrived ridiculously early for the drinks at 6.30pm (dinner was at 8).

Drinks served. (Champagne and orange juice)

Then, a while later..

(someone sauntered through the crowd)
DW: Isn't that Roy Keane?
Me: *blur a while* Roy Keane is here??
DW: Yeaa, I think I saw him

*DW = Deng Wei

I thought he mistaken Roy for someone else instead until Shin Hung confirmed that he, too, saw him.

Roy Keane was there since the Sunderland team will be staying at that hotel before their match with Arsenal (I think) the following day.

(Anyway, I'm not a HUGE fan of football like DW and Shin Hung but I recalled watching Roy Keane on field when he was playing for Man U last time)

Next up, it was dinner followed by a lucky draw.

The gents from Flat 54

Table 13 with Prof Peter Cheung

Ben, Chris, Megan and I

And lastly, guess what?

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TADA!

Yes, I was one of the lucky draw winners for the night (lucky number 144). Received a £30 gift card to Harrods! Not too bad eh?!

Alright, will be signing off now and I'll try to blog more soon!

Nottingham Games 2007

Nottingham Games this time was once again a rather successful one for me although I failed to bag any gold medals for Imperial.

I was not expecting anything out of this since I only practised a day before the competition and guess what happened to my beloved ping pong bat....

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it broke!!!

How unlucky things were :(

Had to use Hua Aun's bat in the beginning and the games I played were soo awful! I then used a friend's bat (another player in the same competition) which happens to be almost the same as my broken bat. Things turned out to be so much better after that.

Overall, I managed to bag a silver medal for Mixed Doubles category and a bronze for Singles. Both matches were extremely close and I thought I could have gotten 2 golds for that! Aihh.. Anyway, that's it for this year. Don't think I'm actually looking forward to next year. And honestly, I thought Nottingham Games would be the last ever ping pong competition I'll ever enter. Have been taking part in competitions for every year since 2001. It's probably time to retire in this and move on to probably another sport? Hehe.

Anyway, below are some of the pictures during Nottingham Games:

Met Subha and Jia Wei in Notts (Wei is not in this picture though)

Me in action!

Group picture with the players and organiser

And lastly, the champion and I!

I'm fine...

Just so you know, I'm perfectly fine and alright. Still alive. I've not given up on blogging yet. Hehe.

Currently, am still waiting for the internet connection to be done. It's taking ages. At least, the BT line (UK's phone line company) is now set-up. They're really slow and inefficient when it comes to just activating a telephone line! (worse than Telekom indeed)

Anyhow, work (as a 2nd year EEE student) is piling up and it's already getting more difficult. I seriously don't know how I'm going to survive the lectures given by Papavasilliou or overcome the fear of failing Analogue Electronics! Hopefully, things will get better as time goes by.

On another note, I've just attended the graduation of Cheng Chun, Charlotte, Chris Tock (list goes on) today. It's good to see everyone graduating with good honors and striving towards attaining their goals in life. I'll certainly miss the times and fun we had. Given the chance, I'm sure we'll meet again somewhere, someday. As for now, I wish you guys good luck in everything you do! Drop by and keep us informed of how things are (if you're not busy like Charlotte) hehe.

Some Random Thought

Once again, I'll have to say goodbye to Malaysia real soon. Will be leaving for London in another 8 days. This time, I think I'll gleefully leave Malaysia without having any sorrowful thoughts.

A year ago, I vividly remember how excited, yet afraid I was to leave home. Nasty thoughts haunted me. I didn't want to enter a completely new and alien country. I wasn't sure if I was independent enough. I was afraid I could not pass this hurdle. I was really worried that I'll be all alone. I was afraid that I would give up and lose my scholarship.

How wrong I was.

This time, I really miss the fun I had in London. I miss my newly-made friends. I miss the ones from my department, MSoc, Lion Dance, ULUBUDA, Beit Hall and other universities. I've not been catching up with them (only through facebook) ever since I was back. Wanted to meet a lot of them but to no avail.

On another note, I think I've changed a lot characteristically. That was the comment I had from everyone. Whether it's good or bad, it has yet to be discovered. I see it as a 50-50 thing. Or perhaps, 70-30. Thinking about my future, what I really want in life and the problems I have to face if I were to do this....or that; seem to be my current hobby. I neither condone this hobby nor enjoy thinking about it. It does affect me but I think it is not to be neglected. It's something I really have to face.

Sigh! I suppose it's one of those stages in life......

Venetian Macao Resort (Asia's Las Vegas!)

Even words can't describe how pretty this place is. Love it a lot. See for yourself.

The Reception (Queue was this long!)

An Update!

Finally, I'm back! :) Hey guys, seriously sorry for not blogging for soo long! Due to my inactivity, I seriously doubt anyone ever reads this blog now lol. I guess I'll be blogging more often when I'm back in the UK which is like in 14 days time? 2 weeks!

It has been a hectic and tiring past 2 weeks for me. Had travelled from KL-HK-China-HK-Macao-China-HK-KL. Semi-business/holiday trip. Phew! I'm all knackered now. Too busy to even upload pictures of the famous Asia's Las Vegas: The Venetian in Macao. Will do so probably tomorrow or something. Off to bed now! Nites!