Life of a twenty-two year old

Generally speaking, being twenty two for me is even more exciting than the main stream 'twenty one' :).

As I reflect upon what have I done so far this year, I would say it's kind of a big leap in different perspective of my life. I see uni in a different way - I enjoyed fully rather than 'partially'. I appreciate work on the other hand. I once neglected the importance of friends but now cherish everyone as much as I can. Plus, I encountered a lot of issues which require tremendous amount of decision-making and time management. Things that I feel I'm more independent than my 21- sitting an ielts exam, preparing my pathway to reside in Australia, when and where and what to do after graduate, etc. Guess what? It all comes to the fact that whether I can make it through this semester or not. Mid sems are on the way and I'm trying my very best to strive hard for good results :)!

Something to be thankful to God is that I have so many loving friends and a family and of course a boyfriend :). God is always more than enough (a song that I dance for this year's freshies), also, His grace and love never fail. Sometimes it just takes that lil step to believe and to have faith in Him, He will multiply our needs and divides our sorrows. He is really the author of my life. It wasn't a smooth sailing life story to be written but He's got everything in His hands.

Hehe, you don't need a reason to write crap on your blog. Silly.

My besties :)

I must be procrastinating or slacking somehow, because here's another random but true post! After reading that heartwarming comment from Celine, I wouldn't have been reminded that this is my 4th year sharing so many experiences with these lovely bunch of coursemates! 

True enough we share through thick and thin together for almost 4 years already! :) I believed everything happens for a reason and purpose. These wonderful friendships wouldn't be built if these things didn't happen: An unexpected gentle poke from Celine, a random chit chat with those hardworking Asian guys (Lee, Eddy and Karson) who always sit in front of lecture theatres, some random arguments with Simon in chemistry lab and Elit ended up to be our middle person, and chatting with the "quiet girl" Rui Jing in our 2nd year histo lab! 

I realized at some point I might be lacking a sense of belonging to them because I am also engaged with another bunch of good friends. Thanks to the clinical placements, this pathetic feeling was gone :). The lesser you get to meet the people whom you're once so familiar with, the more you will miss them and the more you will learn how to appreciate their presence. Yeps seems leggit! :D 

4th year with them, even though some of us are not in the same year anymore but somehow everyone seems to be getting closer and closer. Well I wish all the best for them in the years to come, be it stepping into hectic working life or pursuing PhD's, may these friendships be the highlights of our life forever :)! Love them much much!

Keep holding on

If my life is being transformed into a storybook format, I guess it would be a total blank page for these two months.

Let me elaborate that. Ever since I cut short my 6 weeks holidays to 3 weeks coming back to Perth earlier beacuse of being scheduled for a 2 hours training, I thought I'm so gonna start my honours project real soon. Of course, I'm expecting myself to finish this interesting project (I meant it, sincerely interesting as I would've thought) real soon! February has just passed by without starting any real experiments. The lab assistant was literally feeling helpless because the cells weren't growing. In fact, she has 20 years of experience splitting cells.

March and up till now was terrible, or I would say MISERABLE. Yes I went to uni, yes I've been in and out for my labs, yet nothing has been progressed. I might looked as if I'm busy but seriously, the babies aren't growing happily. So far I did some simple control experiments, and finally my lab book has a tiny few pages being filled with crappy words.

Having said that, my supervisors David and Brian were really helping me out to sort all these problems. But one heartaching thing to see is, David was pulling his hair too, yes physically! My whole project might changed into another topic. My whole scientific paper might changed into a troubleshooting article, which I'm not so sure am I gonna get through this semester, AGAIN. Seriously, every semester has its own trouble for me.

Really creepy. A lot of times I questioned God why is this happening to me. For sure this stagnant- progressed project is neither I'm not knowledgale nor lack of technical problems. 'Expecting' has been a weary word for me to use. I am tired carrying this burden of fear.

Despite of all troubles, weariness, worriness, and failures, I'll keep holding on unto Him. I believe for the next crucial 3 weeks, something good will appear. He assured me to be faithful and to keep holding on, by His strength. 

I BELIVE IN YOU LORD. :) I'll get through this with a smile. 

Now what?

Well it has been donkey years since I've updated I know! Couldn't believe the amount of new experiences I've been through without these two months! It really has been a roller coaster ride. From anticipating results period to nerve-racking experience in workplace, I definitely learnt a lot in terms of handling situations and surrendering EVERYTHING unto my Father in Heaven. I recieved a zero for my assignment and I still managed to get a credit for that unit! :) What's more, without Him I wouldn't have gone through smooth sailing in all these!

I enjoyed a lot during my clinical placement! Met a lot of new friends, especially Princess Margaret Hospital! We shed tears during my last day and till now I'm still keeping in touch with them *smiles*. It's worth parent's money to gain maximum experience really. With these experiences I hope I'm able more eligible and prepared when applying for a job later at workforce. Other than specimen reception at pmh, I did my phlebotomy (blood collection) training at Fremantle which was very awesome! Was traumatized (I cried D:) when I 'jabbed' my 1st patient. At the end of practical when our supervisor assessed us, my last patient complimented me that I did a great job! Felt like I have achieved something big and felt super satisfied! :)

Felt so engaged to work after this July and August. And I'm currently having one week holiday after so long! Research is gonna be next. Very looking forward to as well, since I'm doing something regarding plant and virus! Hopefully it's gonna be interesting :)

Signing off happily................... :D

Halfway through :)

Holidays are halfway through, so do our year 2011! I had been enjoying myself during last week of holiday and will be indulging myself in the midst of happy busyness etc catching up with friends, outings, oh I went to up north for two days trip! :)

Every thing has been done including my preparation for work placement next week. The only thing i'm worrying is about my assignment..

Signing off. :)

June 2011

I have to admit that June can be one of the most difficult months I have to go through.

Firstly being 'accused' of plagiarising in my assignment, which was super clueless for me until I figured out where the problem was. Currently waiting for the 'judgement' letter or email from the Head so that I could respond for that. Broke down and disappointed initially, but it has been a week since then. I'm all focus on exam at this time.

Secondly exam period, not a normal one this time. 3rd year 1st sem is my hardest sem so far, instead of aiming for distinctions, I only aim for passes for all subjects. For the 1st time I've failed my midsem AND my prac for one particular unit. Plus, the plagiarism issue would probably made me lose 10%, worse is to fail, which I really hope that will not happen! Life ain't easy I know. Mentally so unstable, emotionally so uncontrollable, and physically exhausted; of all these spiritually I gained the most. I prayed hardly to God every morning and night. I sensed peace and strength. That's how I am going through right now. I know I am not alone! :) I have to be strong to get through all these.

Almost half way through, hang on girl.


Signing off.