Hey guys,

Been pretty busy these days making me room as homey as possible & shopping for all the necessary furniture, appliances & FOOD!! Srsly, I'm enjoying the whole process of taking buses to different malls, comparing the prices at different supermarkets, oogling at tempting foods which are too luxurious for me to buy, learning new things about the people here & their culture...but most of all, SHOPPING RAWKS!!! It's really fun, but at the end of the day, when I'm updating my accounts, my super smiley XD face will go X(..BOOHOO~

Anyways, here I am waiting for my roommates to unpack their luggage. They just moved in today! wee~~ So, here're some pictures which I have taken of my apartment. Wait. I think I'll just give u guys my fb link since the pics r already there X).

OKAY. So i went out for awhile to sign up for frosh week (orientation) & came back seeing THIS.



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Hello ppl, Sigh, it's been a looongg time since the last post eh? Told ya that i'm lazy good-for-nuthing bum. As I had promised, here're some long-winded updates if you care to read =).

THE JOURNEY
Anyways, just wanna report that I'm safe & sound in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. X) I left KLIA on the 28th & transited at Seoul & Atlanta before reaching the Toronto Airport in Canada. So my 1st flight from KL to Seoul was just a coach flight which I have nothing much to say about. However, my 2nd flight from Seoul to Atlanta, which btw was the longest flight (13+ hrs), was a business class flight & boy, I enjoyed that flight tremendously!! The whole experience started from the airport. We had 4 hrs or so to burn in the Seoul airport before our next flight departs so we went into this VIP lounge for Premiere tickets holders where there were comfy couches & a mini buffet for all you can eat & drink. I had loads of cashews there!! They were meant to go with the cereal but who cares about cereal when u can have cashews!! SRSLY! Ahem, back to the topic, my experience on the airplane was thoroughly enjoyable too. The seatings we had could be lowered till 150 degrees so I could sleep comfortably without stressing my back. The food they served us was excellent! I felt soo pampered on the flight that when I took the flight from Atlanta to Toronto, I was a little put off by the treatment I was given. Haha, talk bout being a spoilt brat! In Atlanta, my biggest fears were: my luggage got misplaced somewhere along the way from msia, i was detained at the customs for bringing bak kut teh sachets into America or my student visa cannot be approved. After being a worry-wart for so long, everything turned out to be perfectly all right. My luggage appeared immediately just as I was walking towards the retrieval area. The officers let me through without checking my luggage. My student visa was approved & even extended for fear that my co-op work might detain me in Canada for a longer period. Thank God for everything man. Then, in Toronto, me & Jonathan stayed overnight in the Toronto Airport cafeteria before leaving for a friend's place the next morning where we planned to stay before the 4th when our apartments are available for us to move in.
THE LOO
Before leaving for Canada, I had already arranged with this friend (who shall remain anonymous) to stay at her place for a few days. She had agreed on it & sounded enthusiastic to meet us. So on that morning, we reached her place exactly on time (thanks to my awesome planning *winks*). To our dismay, no amount of door knocks could bring any response to the front door (or the back door, not that i didnt try:/). I even called her up at the nearby petrol station but was only answered by her voicemail (which can't record anymore msgs as it's already full wth). Realizing that standing there when the wind was so chilly wouldn't be a great idea, we decided to drag our 4 big luggage, 2 hand luggage & 2 huge ass backpacks to the university which was a 20 min walk from where we were. Just when we figured out how to handle all the luggage with only 4 hands, 2 guys in a truck stopped next to us & offered to give us a ride. I AM SO GRATEFUL TO BOTH OF YOU!! They were EXTREMELY nice. Due to the fact that none of us knew where the Student Life Center(SLC) in the university is, we got lost more than a couple of times. Still, they were patient enough to ask some pedestrians & eventually drove us there. Thank God again for those 2. After reaching the SLC, I went to ask for some temporary residences & managed to find 2 rooms available in the Convention Center in Ron Edyt Village (REV). PHEW! These rooms actually require pre-booking for many people rent rooms here during summer break. THANK GOD AGAIN. Then comes the not-so-fun part. REV was a 15 min walk from the SLC. Remember our 4 huge luggage, 2 hand luggage & 2 backpacks?? SIGH. Long story short, we took 2 journeys to move all our luggage.
THE FOOD
OMIGOSH, the bread here is AWESOME!! haha, cuz they let me pick my choice of veg & sauces & everything's super fresh X). We had Subway on the 1st day in University Shops Plaza (after hauling the luggage) cuz it's the safest choice. OH AND THE COOKIES! I ALMOST MELTED WHEN TAKING MY 1ST BITE OF THE WHITE CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA COOKIE. I've never been a fan of cookies & it was Jon's Subway set which includes the cookies, so when I saw the look of pure pleasure on his face when eating his chocolate cookie, I was stole a bite of his 2nd cookie. SRSLY IT WAS DAMN GOOD. The University Shops Plaza is a 25 min walk from REV but just a mere 5 min walk from UW Place - the apartment-style residence where I will be staying at for 8 months. There are all sorts of food stuffs over there: bread, burgers (their burgers are sinfully good too btw), chinese, korean, ice cream, indian, mexican, pizzas... Their meals are all big in portion & they are certainly not stingy in adding ingredients. For example, their smallest pizza is 9-inches in size. So this is what Jon & I do everyday. We'll walk to the plaza & grab lunch. We'll eat half of it & save the rest for dinner.

I went to Toronto the other day & visited Walmart (their version of Giant) & Joe's No Frills (some sorta food mart). They sell Maggi's Chilli sauce & Milo!! I'm favouring their Hot Sauce though, it's not so sweet & spicier compared to maggi's. Oh, & their escalators in Walmart is super cool! They don't have those sliding escalators for trolleys like Msia, instead, they have some special lane for trolleys in the middle of the downwards & upwards escalators. The trolley will be attached to the middle lane & travel down just like us! Sheesh, words can't explain this, I'll remember to take a pic of it the next time I visit the mart again.











THE ERRANDS WHICH KEPT ME OH-SO BUSY
I had so many things to settle once I reach the uni. Retrieve my student id card, get my phone plan, pay my school fees, open a local bank account, confirm my early check in status (students can only move into residence on the 6th when me & Jon applied for early arrival on the 4th) blablabla... Oh, something i really need to say. The people here aren't very tall or large at all!! The girls are slightly taller, I'd give them that, but not towering like Raymond!!! (haha sry dude)

THE WEATHER & THE LOO ENVIRONMENT
Oh by now you guys should realize that i call the uni Loo. Haha it's just that Waterloo reminds me of the washrooms, water + loo = TOILET! Anyways, it's just an affectionate way of calling, cuz waterloo is just too long *grins*. OKAY, the weather, hmm, i really cannot understand how the weather works here. During the 1st 2 days here, it was soo cold, the wind was soo chilly, it sent shivers down my spine & I had the luck of getting a nasty cold & cough due to it & lack of water! (PLS DO NOT TELL MY MOM ABOUT ME GETTING SICK! REPEAT. DO NOT TELL HER!!!) These few days though, I can go out wearing just my tee & pants. The sun is blazing hot, & the rays seem to pierce through my skin! HOT!! The paths on campus are filled with ducks, squirrels & white butterflies. Everything seems to be so scenic over here until you realize that you have just stepped into duck poo. SQUELCH~~ EWWWW~~~ Hmm..that should be all for now. I have to pack my luggage cuz I need to check out tomorrow morning at 9am. YAY i get to move
into my apartment tomorrow!! This room is nice & all but i feel so restless inside because I can't unpack my belongings or clean up the place.

Thanks so much for the concern & care guys. I love & miss you all dearly. Goodbye from the land of maple syrup & duck poo.

Affectionately,
Ashley


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Well, just wanna make a post to remind u guys out there that i''m still very much alive, thankyu very much. Will be posting more from now onwards (i hope).

Take care peeps!!! loves n hugs!!!!

ash
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Guys sorry for the late posting, but..haha things haven't been so great ever since the start of this new year.

2 days before ny, i dropped the new netbook my big bro got me on the road and now it's scarred really badly on the base. HUGE SIGH.

A day before ny, the huge-ass lock of my door's gate 'bounced' off the sofa and landed on my little toe. Needless to say, it was a helluva experience and my toenail now has the colour of gothic black nail polish. (do you think i should paint every nail black to merge nicely?)

On New Year's Day, my precious doggie went missing. The fireworks from the previous night of celebrations must have scared the wits outta him. I'm not in the mood of talking about it so please DO.NOT.MENTION.ANYTHING.PLEASE.

The next day, mom and i went out for some retail therapy to comfort ourselves with clothes and good food. Mom always wanted to try out the food at Dome but i thought it was a waste of $$. (i still do...all the more~!) Anyways, considering the "occasion", i figured it would not kill me to waste $$ on food for once. The consequences of such rash thinking was, a serious case of food poisoning on the very night. For the first time that i can remember, i had high fever for 2 days straight!!! Brr...wasn't a pleasant memory to recall so i'll let it rest.

2 days after ny, the fever was still going strong. Mom gave me 2 choices, one was to see the doctor and the 2nd was eat charcoal. T.T What choice did i have left? And as i sat with a very bloated face in the waiting room, my fever was finally having signs of abating. The very next thing that happened was, i started scratching all over my body like a mad hyena. Soon enough, i started having patches of hives all over my legs and hands. Sighs, the doctor diagnosed me of having a full-blown allergy. Just 2 days away from the 1st day of college and THIS! I could barely open my eyes and the red patches on my body was freaking myself out. However, thanks to the anti-histamine pills and steroid cream the doc gave me, i was bouncy and healthy again Sunday night. PHEW...

I guess everything's ok with college. The teachers are pretty 'normal' and i like my calculus lecturer. Haha, speed is always a positive pointer in my book. Will blog more about studies on a later date.

Going to Penang later in the evening and sit for my TOEFL test tomorrow. Wish me luck guys!!

Due to not receiving the pictures promised by the ppl involved, i am going to delay blogging about Christmas eve party, Christmas party, new year eve party, 2nd bro's holiday with us, cousin sis's farewell party and the sport's event at upm that i went to.

Cheers and best wishes,
ash

p.s.: HAPPIE NEW YEAR PPL!!!
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to everyone who appeared in my life,

i love all of you!!!

MUACKS!!

a very happy & contented
ash

ps: will post about the karaoke session,christmas eve party & bro's homecoming soon.haha after my festive cheer dies down.XD



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Now don't get too ahead of yourself by the title!! Note that i used the word masseuse instead of masseur!

After a grueling hour of boxing at the gym last Friday, mom & i decided to visit all my relatives at Kota Kemuning (yes, ALL, all of them stay there, pretty convenient eh?). However, after meeting up with just one aunt, we ended up spending the whole day with her along with her 2 girlfriends at the new & trendy neighbourhood beauty square. The concept of Herbaline Beauty Square is, to encompass all things related to female pampering into an enclosed building. At this moment, it already has its beauty center where one can enjoy facial spas, fish reflexology treatments & body massage sessions. Also, there is a hair saloon, a nail art gallery, a yoga center & jap-style rooms for meditation purposes. The whole square was designed by an award-winning architect; every room, every area of the square is meticulously planned out to fit the square's concept as a beauty & relaxation center. The use of Zen decors is very eminent & one can find lush greenery almost everywhere. Artificial waterfalls, pebbles & bamboos added to the touch of the place. We girls went to the cafe in the square to have some foodies while chit-chatting. Albeit the fact that all 4 of them are 'aunties' & i was the only 'teen' there, i actually had quite an enjoyable time! We somehow managed to find some common topics to ramble about. After hearing about the massage center, mom & i decided to give it a try so we made an appointment for the very next day.

On the appointed day, i was having 2nd thoughts about the massage session. I agreed to give the facial spa a try but the massage was making feel a little queasy. However, mom practically barged me into it for she wanted me to accompany her. We were given a complimentary fish reflexology session so yes, i tried for the very 1st time, the infamous fish spa! The fishes were incredibly plump! Yes plump! Haha i never thought that i'd use that word to describe a fish but it's true. I guess dead human keratin is THAT nutritious. They were very VERY ticklish. Some even bit me up to my ankles! As you can imagine, i was giggling all the way through like a mad hatter whereas mum was surprisingly calm about it. (initially she was shrieking & gasping before dipping her legs into the pool)

Then, we were brought into another room where 2 pretty Myanmarese were waiting for us. OH, the way they treated & pampered us! Like princesses i swear!! We were told to strip everything off & clad on just a pair of disposable underwear. Then, we wrapped ourselves (clumsily) in a piece of beautiful sarong & lay on the beds waiting to be squeezed & kneaded. Just seconds after the massage session started, it dawned upon me that the sarong was meant to be just a blanket so the masseuse was gonna do it skin-to-skin on me!! Alrite, you'd probably say: 'err, how else did you imagine she'll do it?' But it really never occurred to me that i'll be THAT exposed!! So, honestly, the whole session was plain torture to me. Haha, i felt so violated & self-conscious that my whole body tensed up throughout the whole one & a half hours. Sighs, i walked out of the room feeling more stressed up.

After that, we were wrapped up again with the sarong, properly this time, by the masseuses (i learnt how to use a sarong!!) & were led to yet another room for the facial spa. It was even more agonizing than the massage!! At first, it was pretty relaxing, with the soothing aroma & the head massage deftly performed by the therapist. In fact, it was SOO relaxing, i felt like dozing off anytime, which is VERY TIRESOME FOR ME!!! You see, i cannot sleep in public! I just can't, especially with someone looking directly down at me!! So i had to struggle & fight off the urge to enter lalaland for one & a half hours. I was actually very relieved when we proceeded to the stage of squeezing all impurities (blackheads,pimples..) outta my face. I know that it's the most painful part of all facials but i actually don't mind the pain as it keeps me awake. (this should remind u that i'm a freakish psychoXD) I didn't really like the therapist's attitude. She was quite rough & negligent at the end of the treatment, as if she was impatient to bring the whole session to an end.

What a mess i was when i went outside to the reception area after changing back into my original attire. I was soo pale & tensed that my mom actually asked whether i fell down or something. Haha. Seriously, massages are not my thing. Its too....stressful. I'd prefer a strenuous workout at the gym & a few minutes at the sauna bath as a means to relax anytime. Until now i'm still a little stoned & shell-shocked from the experience while mom felt like she had the time of her life. Lol, apparently i'm too close-minded compared to mommie. I just do not like to be touched! Sheesh...now i feel like i have another 'issue' to deal with.

Anyways on our way to the cafe at the corner for lunch, we passed by the saloon. I was very interested to give it a try seeing that there were so many customers visiting it on that day & the day before when we were there with my aunt. So i went in to make an appointment. Mom was pretty enthusiastic too, for the wrong reasons however, the 2 male hair stylists were hands down gorgeous. Go figure. To my amazement, the saloon was fully booked until the 29th of dec so i had to settle with an appointment on the 30th. :(

With that, we returned to klang after a whole day of 'pampering & RELAXATION'. SHUDDERS~
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1. Name the people you tagged.
err...do i even know 10 ppl? so...anyone who so happens to read this & is interested, be mah guest X)

2. Describe yourself in one word.
Stubborn. Self-centered. Human?? (lol...wat??!!)

3. Who would you pick, someone who really loves you, or the one you love?
someone who loves me more than i love him (yea, i'm a warped biatch)

4. Have you ever loved someone before but never had the courage to tell him/her?
Once. (call me ancient but i always tot that it's the guy's job to do the confessing..so i waited, & waited.......& waited.haha)

5. How if people reject your confess face to face?
That's the whole idea.Let the males confess.Safe myself from the nerves & ache. (*self protective mode initiated*)

6. God is giving u just 5 more minutes before going back to heaven, IF you love someone special, what will you say to that person?
I won't see that person let alone TALK.It'll just make the inevitable parting harder.And it's like a double blow to the person.

7. What will u say to a person who doesn’t want to believe u?
Err, smart move? Haha i doubt myself all the time anyways.

8. Was ever a time that you tried to learn to love someone?
yep.

9. Do you have something special with you all the time?
nah, i'll lose it. Betta keep it somewhere safe. IF i have something like that.(roscoe??hmm...)

10. Long distance love ?
no.

11. Best place to cry.
big girls don't cry?haha i try not to cry so there isn't really a 'best place' for me.

12. Who do you love the most?
love...big word...hmm i'd say i LIKE roscoe the most.

13. Tell us of your dream last night?
i can't even remember what i ate for dinner. dreams??

14. Ever hated someone so bad?
One person.The only one i'll ever hate.So i don't hate even you, you Evil's-incarnate/pain-in-the-ass.

15. The biggest & most hurtful lie you heard?
'I'll never do it again.'

16. The last person you had a beer with?
Hohoho, i actually can answer this one. Last cny, a sip with my brother & relatives. Tastes vile. Don't understand what's the big deal about it.

17. The last person you went to the movies with?
Mommie.

18. The last person you talked on the cell phone with?
Wee Liang. (haha u know)

19. The last person you hugged?
Lol easy one. ROSCOE!! ~still hugging him as i'm typing XD~ (& YES, HE'S A PERSON!! MAH PERSON!!)

20. The last person you yelled at?
ROSCOE!!! COME BACK HERE YA MUTT!! ROSCOEEE!!!

21. In the last week have you kissed someone?
omigosh.this is gonna make me luk so bad. but. ROSCOE. o.0

22. Think of the last time you were angry, why were you angry?
At myself for not being the best i can be, not determined enough & so easily swayed by temptations.

23. If you could do anything or wish anything, what would it be?
To be happy & forgive that person; to be a better human being & to never sin.

24. If you could have an all expense paid trip, where will you go?
Japan full stop. (does it include $$ to shop??)

25. What you hate the most?
Smokers & ciggies.

26. What would be the hardest thing for you to give up on?
Hope.

27. Five facts About Me:
lefty, confused 24/7, was mistaken as a boy until secondary school (lol), did 2 yrs of 3rd grade, terribly impulsive (sighs...)

28. Five things that scare me:
cockroaches (crap i've to type this word in my blog~), becoming blind, clowns (dun even think of laughing), large crowds, becoming a disappointment to my family..& the list goes on. (crap i sound like a coward~)

29. Two Songs Playing in My Head Lately:
maria, ave maria - some korean song from the movie i've just watched, 200 pounds beauty
que sera sera - some lullaby my mom used to sing to me when i was a kid

30. Five Things I treasure in my life:
big bro, 2nd bro, roscoe, friends & sighs...hard as it is to admit this...mommie~
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coffeeeee!!

i'm not a perfect gurl. my hair doesn't always stay in place, my clothes don't always match nicely.i'm clumsy & i spill/break/drop things alot.trouble always seem to find me & making bad choices are my specialty.but when i take a step back i remember how amazing life truly is .just maybe.maybe i like being imperfect.

cook a real meal
Dye my hair
Cut a doll-like fringe
A trip to Japan!!
try to drive
a camera
apple's MacBook
Daniel Powter's latest album
get a part-time job
get a bicycle
learn French
mouse & pendrive
play the violin
Criminal Minds latest season
more clothes??jkg..OMG!

Those who matter
fatarse aka alvin
wifey/fifi aka farahin
kt aka khye theng
roomie aka joyce
willy-bro aka wee liang
SamZz aka SamZz =)