October 31, 2008

Toilet drama

Well well...let me tell you the experiance of living here.

Numero uno, me and my friend always get to see naked people in the toilet. Why?

BECOZ THEY DONT LIKE TO LOCK THE DOOR!!!

This morning, that guy was peeing and I was rushing in to change my clothes and he was there...doing his business. Awwwwwww....

And then there's another guy in the shower and my friend rushed in and ran back out shouting. Should I laugh?

Who was that?

It was around 9pm something when I felt very very sleepy.

I hit the bed and slept.

I heard someone's snoring and I thought it was my friend's snore. She was sleeping on a bed on my left but the snore came in on my right. And I was right. There's a man sleeping on my right side.

Shit! I told myself. What is going on this time?

I kicked my friend so she would wake up and we sneaked to the kitchen.

"Who's that sleeping next to me?" I asked

"I don't know. But I know someone is sleeping next to you," she replied.

With eyes half shut, brain half shut and everything half shut, I can't think of anyone.

October 30, 2008

Good Ol' Berlin

After days of traveling across continents and seas and mountains and etc etc...we finally arrived in Frankfurt airport.

And yes...with more 40kgs each.

And it took us a lot of energy to drag those up the train, down the train, up the escalator, down the escalator, up the this and that to Berlin.

And the best part is, a lot of people didn't know that we speak and DO understand German, so they started to talk about us in front of us and we pretended that we know nothing and don't understand a thing but our ears are like anthena, waiting for the signals.

"I guessed she's just 22 years old. From which country, I don't know."

"She is rich. Look at her luggage bags, they are all branded."

"I think they are from Malaysia. Look at their luggage tag, there's a K-U-L there."

"They are smart. They know the train system very well. Normally tourists don't know these."

"They come from rich families in Asia. That's why they are here."

Wow...I never had so much fun eaves dropping at what people say. We just laughed at ourselves.

And along the way, we met a lot of nice people, who are nice enough to help us drag two 30kgs up the train and down the train. Somehow, it's just soooo embarrassing to carry so many things.

At the mo, we are living in a guesthouse, sort of an inn, sharing the house with a half german-italian. For 6 Euros, what can we expect? It looks great and it's cozy. And that's more than enough.

My eyes are like big light bulbs now. Although I am lack of sleep and food. I am still very wide awake and I feel like jumping in somewhere. But my friend is snoring at the end of the room. She has been sleeping non-stop everywhere from the plane to this place. Amazing.

And she told me she loves Berlin so much, she wants to settle down here. She don't want to go back to Malaysia.

But I am still feeling normal at the moment. Not as fanatic as her for Berlin. Yesterday we had our very first Doener. And I didn't feel anything special about it. I was eating that with my eyes half closed.

Let's see what I should do today. Repack my luggage again. I m going to bring out all those things that need to be posted. That about 3kgs already. And then my mother's food. She forced me to take all those things here.

And then as usual, explore Berlin like what I did last time and all the time.

And then...well I don't know. Sleeeeeep...

October 27, 2008

I hate it

I hate it when I am about to leave the country...

1) Someone said he misses me very much and asked me not to go. Yeah...FUCK YOU...

2) Someone said he would actually like to hug me in his arms but he don't dare to do it...I say FUCK YOU...


Sorry for being so vulgar. But I just can't stand it. Since I got back, all I have is problems with men of all ages. These 2 men have been bothering me since they got to know that I will be leaving.

If they really like me, they should tell me. I am in Malaysia. Where the guys woo the girls. Not me telling them how I feel. Shame shame.

We shall see what happen tomorrow. Maybe another one will come and tell me not to leave.

Suddenly I felt so "wanted by some people" even I am not pretty and fat. Ugly girls like me get into a lot of relationship troubles aswell.

Ignore me. At the moment, I am not happy with some people.

October 26, 2008

Tick tock

"Waahhhhhh!!! You are very early today!!!"

"Wow, why so early?"

Everyone on my contact list has been asking me the same question again and again this morning.
I know I am not a morning person, but I DO wake up early right?

Actually, I have not sleep yet...

I don't know why. It seems like my mission to change my body time zone to European time zone has gone nuts. And now it is following the time of California.

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Yesterday I had dinner with my aunt and also at the same time babysitting my cousin brother...playing lego bricks. I built a bungalow for him and he promised that he won't destruct it till I come back. We shall see how many days the thing can last.

Tonite I am going to have Japanese Shabu Shabu. A treat from my friend's family, sort of a farewell party for the both of us. Tomorrow I will be having dinner with my uni mates, also sort of a farewell thingy...maybe some Indian food as it is Deepavali tomorrow.

And on Tuesday, shall be my family dinner of Chinese food with my papa and mama and my sisters before they send me off to the airport. If my grandma is here she will be crying at the airport after sending me off. But if my grandma is here, she will cook my all my fav dish before I go. Owhh...homesick. I meant foodsick.

But grandma has new interest now. When the big baby (which is obviously me) fly away, this cute lil one will be the substitute.



She is of 3 nationalities. Australian, Indonesian and Malaysian. With 1/4 of Thai Blood, 1/2 of Indo-Australian, 1/4 Malaysian Blood with Chinese ancenstry.

And I am the one honoured to give her her middle name. Hehe.

October 25, 2008

Moving Mountains

Packing and unpacking luggages has always been an amazing experience for me since I was young. Especially for long term stay. But this time is different. I have never leave Malaysia for more than 3 months in a row. So practically, I am bringing a lot of things which I can't live without to that new place I am going to call home for a few months.

I thought I have already packed all my stuff inside the luggage but things keep on coming in and I can't stop packing until today.

Now I am wondering, how am I going to carry 40kgs++ of luggage from KL to Frankfurt and then to Berlin. I have 40kgs++ and my friend also has 40kgs++. That's equivalent 80kgs++ of things. Which is like the weight of an average man. And when we reached Berlin, from the train station to the hotel and then after 3 days, to the rented place.

I dare not imagine what's gonna happen.

Pack light. Yes, I am packing essentials. Not even what I want, it's all what I need. Phewwww....we shall see what happen.

October 22, 2008

Lesson learnt

After 3 days of babysitting my friend's cousins, I realized something:

- I don't like kids THAT much afterall.
- My life has not begin yet, so I have no plans to become an au-pair or babysit anyone's child or have kids of my own in the near future
- Kids makes me grumpy
- Having to take care of spoilt brat is worse than jumping into a pool filled with crocodiles
- 3 days of sleepless nights is enough to make my volcano erupt
- I prefer to be alone
- No matter how good I am in handling small little kids, I will run-away after Day 4

It's not about physically tired. It's about mentally tired.

I ran for 2 days in and about the amusement park. They want roller-coaster rides, okay...I go with them. They want jumping machines, okay I go with them, they want boat rides, okay I go with them, they want to play bumper cars for 20 times a day, okay I go with them. I do whatever I can in whatever rides they want to ride. The thing that I can't stand most is when they start to cry/ throw tantrums/ kicking things around/ refuse to eat/ play with food/ sulk/ blaming other people/ begging to buy things.

That's when I wanted to eat them alive. But I can't. And they are other people's kids. Soooo....*breathe*

Sorry, no more babysitting in the near future.

October 17, 2008

Thank you my lovelies!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

...for the surprises
...for the wishes
...for the presents
...for the food
...for the time spent with me
...for the birthday cake
...for the pizza, bread, etc etc
...and Dad for the credit card
...and Mum for the pot
...and Sis for bearing my bad temper during dinner
...and Ms. Ilona for letting me to rent the lovely apartment with swimming pool in Berlin
...and the person who sent the letter

and all my lovely friends who made my day.

Yes, I have finally joined the club. The club for "old people" like me now. Haha. Now I can't boast that I am the youngest amongst my friends. Huhu.

Ain't that bad. I refuse to celebrate my birthday since a few years back because "someone" made me cry on my birthday for 2 consecutive years. And luckily for now, he's not in my life anymore. Phewww...I felt so BLESSED.

So I felt totally happy today.

Thank you once again!

October 16, 2008

Hearty Soup Recipes

I love soups. Regardless of thickness, texture and colour. I love 'em.

Before I lose these recipes. I shall blog it here.

WHITE BEAN AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP
Make a meal of this hearty soup by serving it with slices of olive or focaccia bread.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: About 35 minutes
Makes: 4-6 servings
2 Italian sausages
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 (19-oz.) can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14-oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp granulated sugar

Grill or roast the sausages until cooked through. Cool to room temperature and then slice thinly. Heat the oil in a pot set over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic, and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Mix in the sliced sausage and remaining ingredients, bring to a simmer and simmer 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.


CURRIED CARROT AND PARSNIP SOUP
Mild curry powder gives a subtle taste. If you like things spicy, use hot curry powder.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: About 20 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups carrot, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1 1/2 cups parsnip, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1/2 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 Tbsp flour
2-3 tsp curry powder
3 3/4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
* salt to taste
1/4-1/3 cup yogurt
1 green onion, thinly sliced

Heat the oil in a pot set over medium heat. Add the carrot, parsnip and onion, and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Mix in the flour and curry powder and cook 1-2 minutes more. While stirring, slowly pour in stock. Simmer the soup 10 minutes, or until the carrots and parsnips are very tender. Purée the soup in a food processor or blender, or in the pot with a hand-held immersion blender. Return the soup to a simmer; season with salt. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each bowl with a spoonful of yogurt and a sprinkling of green onion.


CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
Feed a cold with this comforting chicken soup.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: About 25 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 (7-8 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small cubes
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 celery rib, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 small carrot, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
4 cups chicken stock
1 - 1 1/2 cups egg noodles
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Heat the oil in a pot set over medium heat. Add the chicken, onion, celery and carrot and cook 5 minutes, until the vegetables are softened and the chicken is just cooked through. Add the stock, bring the soup to a simmer, and simmer 10 minutes. Add the noodles, return to a simmer and cook until noodles are tender, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; stir in the parsley and serve.

Chumba Wamba

Hmm...yeah.

I am:

- in pain
- happy
- sad
- dissapointed
- excited
- sleepy

Seriously in pain. Never before I had such a bad tummy ache. Serves me right.

"Eat what you need, not what you want"

October 13, 2008

We need only limited space of living

Yeah, since my grandma is living her life now in the land Down Under. She left me with this house to take care of and I think this house is too big for me in every single way.

Being human, we only need a bed, a kitchen, a living room and bathroom. That's enough.

2 days back, I saw a mouse near the fridge. Die. A mouse. Means this house is not clean enough. I will be in deep trouble if my grandma knows about this. Where the hell the mouse came in from? I have got no idea at all. The house is cleaner than 2 months ago, since she left it to me. Jeez. Impossible.

Today, I saw a black shadow. Being curious, I look closer. The thing is looking at me with it's green eyes. I screamed. Then I walk closer. It's a black cat. Damn it. And where did this cat came in? And it ran away. And then it stopped halfway and stare at me again. And I screamed again. Then it ran away.

The answer is, through the porch from the front door.

Ohh my gawddd...they know I must be bored living alone so they came and accompany me.

Maybe 2 days later I will find an elephant sitting in my living room watching tv.

A few months back, a squirrel came in and got lost and jumps back to the garden.

The only animal I like is dog. I don't like cats, mouse, squirrels and etc etc. So please leave me alone.

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Btw, I am still waiting for the letter to arrive. It's amazingggggggg....how far the letter has to travel to reach Malaysia.

October 12, 2008

Burp

Yeap!

I am still standing.
.
.
.
But only after half a bottle of Heineken. I dislike that place that place so muchhhh I wanna leave as soon as I got there.

That place is filled with old men in their 40s. You can see that they have no life other than going there every single day and sing sad songs on the karaoke.

One thing good is that I realized that my life isn't so pathetic afterall. Since they are more pathetic than me. At least I have got my own mission and vision.

Felt like throwing up now. Maybe because this is the very first time I had beer since I got back.

And guess what? I am so damn hungry right now I can eat a cow.

October 11, 2008

Anti-social

Congratulations!!!

I am already one.


Signs that shows that I am already one:

- hate big crowds
- dislike meeting new people
- prefer to stay at home
- prefer to cook
- prefer to download and watch movies instead of going to the cinema
- avoiding big social events (because I think everyone is fake)
- avoid being linked with any guys
- prefer to keep quiet or not responsive towards questions asked by others
- prefer to appear offline than appearing online (that makes sense why I am always offline these days)
- prefer to keep quiet even if I know the answers
- prefer not to argue with anyone. World Peace.


Okay...enough said. Now I am going to a pub with my girlfriends. Let's see of that is really true.

October 10, 2008

I am still waiting...

Where's my letter?

When can I get my apartment?


Waiting for these 2 things to happen is like Mission Impossible. Everyday, I am doing the same thing of waiting and waiting and waiting for the letter to arrive and replies from my prospective place to stay.

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*yawn*

I am so sleepy. But I just woke up. Yeah, I just woke up at around 9.00 pm. Guess I will be heading back to bed now. *yawn*

October 09, 2008

Ohmmm

Looks like there are only 2 things left to do.

1) Look for a place to stay for 3 mths
2) Pack my luggage

Number 1 is a bit hard to do as many prefer long term contract of 1 year. Which is nearly impossible as I don't know where I will be heading after this.

Maybe I will be thrown to another state or maybe I can stay. I hate to move sometimes but I guess there are things that you can't avoid. Time will tell.

My friend found a place to stay. With a lecturer. And she's not happy with it. Imagine living with a lecturer where you're indirectly forced to speak perfect german, and practice german grammar everyday and all about the language day and night. It sounds good to me as she can practice and push herself for exam.

Me on the other hand...still waiting for replies and letters.

Wish me luck!

October 08, 2008

Simple Q&A

Say YES, please say YES. A YES is like the greatest thing that will happen to me this month.

If it is a YES, you are saving the world. Why? Because you save 2 pathetic lives from sleeping on the streets of Berlin this coming November.

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Life simplest questions not answered.

1) Buy or not to buy?
2) Go or not to go?

Should I or should I not?

October 07, 2008

Let's talk: Nightmares

If I wrote down all the nightmares I had for the past few weeks and turn it into blockbuster thriller, I will be darn rich by now.

Yesterday was a good one. 3 times of continuous nightmares which are all about murders and assassination. Murder who? Assassinate who? Me of course. It seems like the people in my dreams like to kill me for no reason and that I am so used to these scenes of getting killed and being killed, etc etc etc. It's a norm to go along with the dream and let other people kill me.

Whenever I am having a series of bad luck/unfortunate events, I will have these kind of stupid dreams that I can't avoid.

But when I am having streaks of good luck, I will be having a lot of good luck. And I will be having dreams such as having a nice holiday somewhere on planet earth. So it means there are no such thing such as moderation in my life. Either good or bad. Sad rite?

Gosh...tonight I am going to sleep and dream of being killed again...



x

October 04, 2008

Help me

What will happen if:
....everything goes wrong?







Cry!


Nah...problems come and go like the rain, right? I hope so. It seems like my kind of rain didn't really go and keep on coming in like a big thunderstorm or something.

My head gone haywire right now as problem flood in like nobody's business. And the best part is, no one can help me but myself. T__T

Time to change

Should I or should I not:

- get that smart phone?
- fly to St. Petersburg?
- slap someone?


I know I have turned into a very aggressive monster lately. I can't help it. I just can't. Staying nice just don't help.

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I nearly burn down the kitchen yesterday. Sometimes, I am a bit hopeless when it comes to action in the kitchen.

October 02, 2008

Worthless

Ok, great. So....now... at least I got back my payment from my previous boss (the one where I have to open doors) but the payment was slashed into half of the supposed amount. Damn it.

I am furious but still okay. After all I don't want to see them or keep in contact with them. Working there was my life's biggest misery. And still is.

Now that I am in a roller coaster ride, I felt like puking and I am having headache and dizziness because of this.

Okay fine. I am not going to calculate so much with nonsense.

Okay fine to everything. It's okay. Let it be. I am mentally tired of nonsense and stupid delays and stupid people and stupid excuses. Fine.

Do whatever they want, I am not bothered. I can't control the amount of sickening people over-crowding my zone, I am seeking for a way out.

On the bright side, at least I get to shorten my checklist which is getting longer and longer day by day.

Now I shall live my life to the fullest. What shall we eat today? Roast lamb with black pepper sauce served with mashed potatoes and peas? Yumm...and throw in a bowl of mushroom soup. And end it with ice-cream crepe. Simple but tantalizing.

I am losing weight now. So I don't mind chunking all the fat in my body. Whenever I am back at my parent's house, I will gain weight. But now I am losing my appetite to eat as there're so many things to be done and so little time.

Tell me everything is going to be okay. I will be darn happy.

Checklist

- Air tickets [checked]
- Accommodation for the first 3 days [checked]
- Course fees [checked]
- Travel Insurance [pending]
- Luggage of 30kgs [half checked/pending]
- Money in Euros [half checked/pending]
- Books [pending]
- Credit card and other useful cards [pending]
- Accommodation for long term stay [half pending]
- University stuff [pending]
- Letter of acceptance [pending]....this is the letter that will arrive from Mars. Hence, the waiting time.
- Mentality to survive the winter [checked]
- Monetary problems in Malaysia [special case] (I can't do anything if people don't pay me but to wait and wait and wait)
- Mentality to grow fat and not bothered about it [errrrr...not sure]


That's for now. Hopefully everything will be [checked] by 20th of October.