My love for design :)

I do not know where I get my inspiration or ideas from. Maybe it runs in the family or so, as my brother is into multimedia designs; he loves drawing anime manga characters and all, and my other cousin brother is good in fine arts and doing multimedia drawings too now. Me on the other hand, have a creative mind of decorations, making crafts and even doing food, I hope the food is in pretty looks and of course taste good.

When I was a lot younger, maybe 15 when I have not decided what I really want to do, I used to ask my dad for advices on career options. Trust me, back in those days, Accounting was not my thing as I have not touch accounting subject yet. I was inspired by those students doing architecture and design. So, I asked my dad about it and the moment he told me 7 years to be in the industry, I knew I couldn't do it. From young, I am not those who get straight A's and therefore, I knew my ability. So, I asked my dad again, so if I am into design, which is the 2nd option after architecture? He said interior design which he had to deal with a lot in his industry. I was then really interested in it. Thanks to mum, quoted from her, 'You will not do well in design industry unless people know you.' So, that's why accounting was now what I studied.

I know I never really put interior design behind, so I did my short course on Interior Design. I often check out websites like Apartment Therapy and other designs sites and make trips to Kinokuniya to check out interesting books that I have no money to buy. If I print money, my apartment should have no place for books to put. :) If you really like interior design like i do or even if you want to work in this kind of environment.. i want this book badly...

Well, whether or not I get to use these little creative mind of mine.. shall see.. :) I want to use it on my house first but well no money, how to decorate, right? So, earn money and then shall see.. :)

At this moment, Germany is leading 4-1 against England.. :( haizz if Ferdinand and Beckham were in the team. :(

towards end of June...

It's been 3 months since I last blogged. A lot of time have passed, a lot of things happened and I feel I'm still quite stagnant where I am. And now, one week before I turn old again, I really need to buck up my life and achieve more than now.

Anyway, enough of ranting. Here comes a bit of updates. What happened since the last I blogged. Too many but I would say the highlight is my dear friends' wedding, Moon Sin & Calvin. Thanks for inviting me and I am really happy for them and glad I could make it. Yes, means I went back twice this year. Here are some photos I picked, to show the reunion of friends, the purple-dressed-ji muis and pink ties'-heng tais and the happiness of the wedding couple.

Now, with World Cup in the season, there are a lot of sleepless nights and I am currently working casual at Papparoti Kogarah under Junda and his boys while pushing for my shop. I am starting my CPA soon.(HINT*PEK LYNN) At the same time, I have one big decision to make, that could combine my expertise into many areas. DECISIONS....

One question was always asked and I always do not have answer for it.
'Jenny, what would you like for birthday?'

My answer, as long as you remember my birthday, it's the best birthday present. Presents are just additional stuff to it. I feel having people to remember it, makes a whole lot difference. :) If you really want me to say it, haha..a simple cake with candles would make a good present. :) I remember my 21st birthday, I had 3 cakes. I've years that I didn't get to blow candles at all. That means, no wishes made. :(

more hints? if you know what I like, what I like to do.. shouldn't be too hard. haha..

till next week.. :)I'm going to watch Germany vs England soon. I don't know who to support. But if I'm loyal enough, England is the team. :)

Note to Success...

I was watching Fame 2009 yesterday. I rented the DVD on Friday and there I was on Sunday evening watching it. Something caught me when the movie was close to the end. The entire part about success.

There is something success is not. It’s not fame, it’s not money or power. Success is waking up in the morning, so excited about what you have to do, you literally fly out the door. It’s getting to work with people you love. Success is connecting with the world and making people feel. It’s finding a way to bind together people, who have nothing in common but a dream. It’s falling asleep at night knowing you did the best job you could. Success is joy, and freedom and friendship. And success is love.

By Fame 2009.

This is the famous Fame song,sang by Naturi Naughton & Collins Pennie.Notice Kherington from SYTYCD US Season 4 there? :)

There is some other songs I like and particularly like this one by Asher Book, Try. This is the shorter version but gosh.. his voice. :)

Oops I forget to share these nice songs!! :)

Yes, I've not updated my blog and only to realise I did not share this nice songs with everyone!! :)

Kina Grannis - Valentine
She came out with her album called 'Stairwells'. So go grab them!! :)




Then, next, Chinese song, 親人 by Della Ding, 丁噹. It is one of the song I heard from Autumn's Concerto / Next Stop, Happiness, 下一站，幸福. I could somehow relate myself to the song. :)



that's all for today.. :)

p/s: after BSB concert, updated news: I'm going SUPAFEST!! :) YAY!! :) before that, heading for a short trip for the Easter Weekend. :)

how i enjoyed my CNY at home.. :)

As usual, I tried to go back home for CNY and this year I felt the trip gave me deeper aftermath. It was a short 3 weeks but I think I fully utilised my 3 weeks. First 2 weeks, since it's pre CNY and CNY period, it would be a usual family time and I'm glad I managed to spend a lot more time with them.

Every year I came back in a rush and left in a rush. This year, 3 weeks is too short, not too long. Which means when I thought I am feeling comfortable at home.. then I got to go back to Sydney. Usually I will look forward to go back to Sydney, to seek my freedom and easy free life. Maybe it's because when you grew up, you think more and what is better than being together with your family and helping around the family. Knowing that my dad and mum is getting old, I feel guilty for leaving them again. So, I already make my goals duration in hope that I would go back and help them up in their business.

After leaving home for almost 5 years, I know my parents miss us, me and bro. The house is so quiet and big for them and I'm glad my other relatives stay around the same neighbourhood. I miss my dear niece, Ying Ni, the naughty adorable one. I also miss my dear grandma, whom is always looking forward for me to bring back someone.

Thanks for all the friends for meeting up!! :) Following are some photos and there are more on my Facebook. :) Enjoy!!

For more photos:

• http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=162091&id=598271849&l=65b844f2fe
• http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=163140&id=598271849&l=595ae52ba5
• http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=163263&id=598271849&l=ef503ade0b

Cheers!!

things are unpredictable!!

It's been 23 days since the new year started and what can I say, the journey have not been easy for me.

I'm hoping to get good news and all but it's not really coming smoothly. When you kinda wish things would happen it would kind of disappoint you a bit but delaying the results. So, how to work things then things are getting stuck? Wish me the very best. I believe we are working hard for that something to happen!!!! So, may the good luck comes...

Ironically, when you do not expect things to happen, it just keep coming every round. What happen you may ask? HAHA! I attempted to play texas holdem poker with the guys last night. Usually, I enjoy watching them play and seeing them go pokerfaced with one another and last week, I did mention I would play if they are doing it this week again. I was thinking, why not donate some money and enjoy playing with them and see. So, they were playing a few rounds until I decided to join in with my housemate after playing wii. So, i started playing with $10 first. Then, lost it all in a few rounds. Then, I bought in another $10. Then things started to get a bit freaky. Every round I play, when I thought I no way close, I get good hands. Keep doing it for a lot of rounds. Until my friends left the game, came back in and all, they still did not change the wind of good hands. It's not that I play pokerface or what, I did try some rounds faking it, but still the last card came in just surprised me sometimes. Well, at the end, I won about $33 profit. Yes getting back the initial investment of $20 and also profit!! How freaky is it, I'll let Ming Yow tell you stories.. HAHA!! I just enjoyed seeing their face when my cards came out. Anyway, being a non gambler person, I used the profit for breakfast this morning since we played all night till morning. Yes, crazy!! :) So, when you don't hope for anything big, it just kinda come your way. Conclusion, the guys are not playing poker at our house anymore as they claimed there is jampi in the house that makes both me and joy win respectively. :)

Life is so unpredictable. So, how are we going to know whether things will work our way or not. It's the same with relationships too. Now, at 25.. and turning 26 in 7 months time, I'm feeling pressured. Though my parents did not really pressure me on it, but I know very well time is ticking. Many friends my age are either in a stable relationship or some even got married and had kids. Oh my. Mum even talked to a chinese medium and she concluded saying that I should take my time and don't rush in getting a guy, 26 years old still ok, it's the new generation. Even she knows I am looking. Haha. Well, since what she said, I kinda knew that the Mr Right is not around yet. I just hope I do not be so blind not to see him when he passed by. So, now, I'm doing the same like what I did for poker, do not expect anything.. as maybe it might or might not happen. :) Wish me luck!!

So, the conclusion of this post is with things being unpredictable, somethings will either happen or not, but if you believe in yourself and have faith and hope that something nice would happen, it might just happen when you least expected it to happen. :)

New Year, New Look, New Journey

Welcome 2010!! Finally it's the new year and I spent the past few hours waiting for the fireworks and all. But I am so 'SMART' that I packed all the necessary gears and all for the camp of waiting for the fireworks and forgot my DLSR's SD memory card. So smart to start the year. :) So, whatever photos I post here today would be credits to friends. But I did a video shoot and it's not very good condition so, I'll leave that out until I edit it. :)

But I would highly credit Justin Oh, a friend of mine that did his fabulous video shoot and photo shoot. :)

Sydney Fireworks 2010 NYE from Justin Oh on Vimeo.

As for photos, thanks to audrey for some really nice shots.. :) I'll just put one up. The rest, check her facebook.. :)

Credit to Audrey Lian

So, there you go a night of fireworks and that is how Sydney welcomed it with a bang. Even mum told me she was going to rush to the phone to ask my aunt to watch it from Astro but she knocked her leg and ended up to watch the whole thing in pain. Aiks...

Basically, we started that morning doing crazier thing like taking shoots of the opera house on the first morning of 2010. We wanted to do the sunrise but because we woke up late and it was rather cloudy, it's hard to see the best sunrise. So, this is my shot of the day, first day of 2010. :)

We carried on going to Pancakes on the Rocks for breakfast and went back home to sleep after that as we are all sleep deprived. Then I managed to get up for lunch with Brian as he was in town visiting with Michael. The rest of the day was pretty simple, spending girl time with Audrey and finally brought her to MAMAK where she was so happy with her meal. :)

That's a nice first day of the year 2010. :) And yes.. I did a change to my blog... just thought to make it more personal.. i should love my smile more.. :) And that's how I'm going to start the journey.. :)