... Lectures Started ...

Ok, I have done nearly 1 week of lectures already. Most of the modules seem ok, I'm just worried about the 2 level 4 modules I am taking now. They look tough and I am intimidated. It's been so long since the Nov exams when I last touched the books. Worse still, I haven't had that many closed book exams in NUS. I don't know if my brain will be able to support me in this. I pray
I'll pass. Just pass...

Anyway, some photos I took in some lectures.

View from the 11th Floor Of UC Central Library


Central LTs from 11th Floor of Central Library

... Christchurch City Centre ...

I feel so homesick these 2 days, especially since the school started. I don't know why too, but I'm missing everything and anything back home. Haiz...

Anyway, we went to the City centre on Sunday. Actually had already gone once on Friday I think. But it was raining, so we didn't actually finish touring. Christchurch city centre is not exactly that big, and you can probably finish touring in just over a day.

Well, took the tram ride and then the gondola up to Mount Cavendish. It was a fabulous sight up from there. You can see Lyttelton Harbour, and even the Southern Alps. Really breathtaking, and Moses was abit scared when the gondola scaled up the mountain. Ha.

The Christchurch Tram Ride


From the top of Mount Cavendish (L-R: Veron, Me and Moses)

We also took a nice relaxing punt on Avon River. Nah, it's not some big river, more like a stream, but there are some parts that are rather deep though. The punter was impressive too, giving commentaries in English, Chinese and Japanese. Ha.

Punting on Avon River

And then I also realized someone really cannot stand my 'Let's go!'. Ha, she say I sound so much like Mark Lee, she cannot stand me. Ha.

Well, please click on the photo albums to look at the photos. Haven't finished uploading them though, much less, prepare them for posting on my blog. So yea, in the meantime, do check in for updates.

Christchurch Art Gallery (Former UC Campus)

... 1st Weekend ...

Today is Saturday. My first weekend since I landed on Christchurch on Tuesday. Slept till rather late today, because I've bought a real warm and comfortable duvet yesterday at Arbuckles. The whole thing cost me NZD$55, which I guess is worth it, for the cold weather. Ha.

Anyway, today is lunch at Josh's place. He's the VP of the SG Students' Club at UC. So it was really nice of him to treat us to lunch. 2 thumbs up and a big thank you to Josh!~ We had a nice time there, chatted. Jokes and stories. Ha. Will love to be there again sometime, at least before I return to Singapore.

After that we went to the Warehouse, where I got my laundry basket to throw my dirty clothes. Well, I guess it still cost ok, 5 bucks for it. Ha.

So that's about it for the day. Will be going back to City Centre tomorrow with Moses and Veron, and try to finish touring it. It ain't that big actually. And after that, I'll post up photos of the centre. In the meantime, do check out the photo albums thru the link on the left. Take care people, and pray tomorrow is a day of fine weather!~

... Enrolment ...

Ok, my blog seems to be slower than what is actually happening here in NZ, so I shall try to quicken up abit in my posts, but then I foresee it'll got into lag very soon again.

Well, anyway, I have finished my enrolment on the 21st of Feb, gotten my Canterbury card and basically settled all my stuff regarding modules. It's just that, I still haven't figured how to register for my tutorials and laboratories. But still one thing I heard when I reached UC that kinda surprised me. The people all says that their engineering is the best faculty in this school. Wow, is it a good thing? I dunno, I shall just wait and see, afterall, my modules are S/U.

There are actually many asians in this school. I saw many ah tiongs during the enrolment. And some actually started conversing and asking me stuff in chinese. Ha, well, tat's good, at least I won't forget how to speak in that language when I get back in July. Hee.

Oh well, I have more to write regarding today's terrible weather, which made us only cover half of the city centre. But then I guess, I shall do it the next time when I finish uploading all my pictures I took. I'll probably need to go back for another time to finish the city, stupid rain.

Ha, oh finally, I guess Veron and I are starting to get the hang of cooking, though all simple and unappetizing as what my brother describes, but I guess we'll enjoy it all. Ha!~

Tune in for more!~

... Landed safely in NZ ...

Yoz people, it's been a long wait I suppose? Ha!~ I've finally gotten connection!

Landed in NZ on 20 Feb, and the weather is cooling here, except for the early morning and at night, when it can get real chilly. But the ang mohs can juz roam on the streets wif juz berms n tees. They're good man, I need jacket. Ha.

Room was ok, except that I was given a self-catered room instead of a catered one, which I had initally opted for. It seemed that the catered single rooms are fully taken by the kiwis. But it's ok, I guess I'll try to see if I can survive cooking on my own this coming week. If I'm ok, probably I'll just stick on, and save up some additional money to go touring. Ha.

And so because of this, my first meal was damn pathetic. Had bread and jam wif Veron. That night was miserable and I'm so not used to the climate, I was so low on confidence. You'll be able to see my pathetic meal on my album. In the album also showcases my room, though I have yet to take the pics of other corners of my flat. Ha, will do so id due course.

I've attached some pics of the flight and at the airport here. You can click on the link to my photo albums on my right to see more.

I'll try to post up more pics as and when I have time. But the connection here is charged based on traffic used, so I think I'll just post the nicer ones up. Hee..

... Departure ...

Time now is 1610hrs on 19 Feb 07. I'll be on the outward flight in just a matter of hours. Mixed feelings now, not entirely excited, but I guess I will be when I land there. Ha. 5 months ain't a long time, but I'll enjoy myself there, and study hard enough too. Ha.

So I guess the next post will come when I get my connection up and running in NZ, and till then, do check out my blog and photo albums often to see what I'm up to. Ha.

I'll be back... Wahaha....

... 战利品 ...

Ha, should have posted this before CNY starts, but nvm, just a show-off for my mum. All the cookies and gifts she got from the parents of the kids my father n her fetch to school everyday... Ha, quite a popular bus auntie huh? Wahaha...

... Happy CNY!~ ...

It's the year of the PIG. My year. Haiz, fan tai sui!~

Anyway, I wanna wish all my friends out there 新年行大运，万事如意，心想事成！

It's less than 48 hours to my flight out of Singapore to Christchurch. I've finally finished packing my stuff, and I think my baggage is overweight. Keeping my fingers crossed that there will be extra allowance I can tap when I check in with the other 2 guys on the same flight. I think I'm starting to feel 舍不得. Abit of the kind of feelings I had when I was serving in Tekong. The feeling of leaving home, with uncertainties. Ha. Well, pray that everything is fine.

Went to NJ's LD coach's place for a gathering. And wow, guys from the 99/00 batch to the current year 1s are all there. Surprised, but luckily, I'm not the oldest there. I was from the 00/01 batch. Wahaha. A pic of the gathering.

I've also met up with many other frens over the past few days, and I must say it had been tiring, but enjoyable. Thank you all for your wishes, and I'l try to get something for you guys in NZ. Ha, provided I remember and have the money. wahaha...

... Day Full of Surprises ...

Hmmmz, well, just let me post a short one on this day full of surprises:-

1. Met Veron in NUS during lunchtime. Ha, din see her, but she spotted me.. Very coincidental indeed.
2. A surprise gift from my very good friend and minah, Xueping. Thanks for your V day wishes. I hope yours will come true soon. Thanks for everything, really.

And finally, the highlight of the day.... I MET WITH A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT.
I was on ISB bus B on my way back to Kent Vale to collect my car this afternoon. Then at the junction between Clementi Road and Kent Vale, a Latio came charging on the left most lane of Clementi Road. I didn't really notice if the lights are in favour of the ISB, but considering the vehicles on the 2nd and rightmost lane stopped, I guess it's quite obvious that Latio beat the lights. And it was driven by a lady. *shakes head*

And you know, I was sitting on the 1st row on the bus, cause I'm quite used to sitting at the front seats since young. The 1st thing I thought when I saw the car coming, was to push myself to the back of the seat and grab hold of something. I was really worried I'll fly forward. Ha.. Scaredy cat... But then, at least I managed to think safe. Ha.

I kinda pity the Latio. It's a SGP car.

... FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! ...

Well, was on my laptop working when I smelt something burning, and I thought my laptop was heating up. Then I heard sirens wailing, and it seemed like it came from my block's surroundings. And guess what I saw? Smoke going up the sky, and the windows to one of the unit in my adjacent block was charred black. Scary. Luckily the fire wasn't serious, and the SCDF guys had already started packing their hoses when I went to KPO after finishing up my work. Ha, but nevertheless, I took 2 pics to showcase here.

It's just slightly more than 10 days to my SEP trip, and I haven't really gotten down to packing. Someone seemed to have already packed quite abit loh. I'm still slacking. Ha. Well, I'll be stuck to the TV these few days, trying my best to finish up a Hong Kong drama now showing on SCV. I realized I wouldn't be able to finish watching it on SCV before I fly off. Ha.

Hope everyone is getting on fine, and a Happy New Year to all. This is my year, a pig's year. HA!~

... 14 DAYS TO DEPARTURE ...