Thursday, May 31, 2007
Felt So Relaxed Yesterday
Had my YA cell group dinner at this Thai Restaurant called Basil Leaves Cafe Restaurant in East Perth. food was good, price reasonable and yes I also had a good time with my cell members. Thanks Corrinne, my beloved cell leader for recommending the place. will go there more often in the future to have my meals.
I was actually thinking of starting a cell blog for my YA cell group. I am just into blogging all of a sudden and yes I reckon it would be fun and exciting to have a cell blog so that everyone can post up messages, jokes, pictures, videos, anything man, its just going to be so cool. I will start the blog, all i need is for my dear cell members to post up stuff on the blog, not just me or else what for I create a cell blog if I am the only one using it right?
We celebrated Kelvin's birthday during dinner because most of us would not be free to celebrate his birthday on the actual day which is next week Thursday so Happy Early Birthday brother, one year older already. I know you are older than me hahahahah so ya i am not that old after all. however you celebrate your birthday next Thursday brother, I hope you have a good and memorable birthday. god bless you!
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
My First YouTube Video
haha, actually after looking at the video, i am really fired up to upload more onto my blog in the future. it actually makes my blog more exciting, not just writing and writing and writing, sound so boring man. i dont know how would you feel but for me i would feel that putting up pictures or videos or anything else besides words would be good.
gosh its already 2 in the morning, me myself getting tired after working from 12 to 10pm at Nando's yesterday, super tiring man. hope all you guys enjoy the video!
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Really Need To Find An Accounting Job Fast
the salary pay for graduate positions in E&Y is like what RM2K a month? if i convert it to aussie dollar that would be like about 700 aussie dollars a month! gosh to me that is so little man, common i can definitely make more money here in Australia rather than in KL. I know because I got friends working in KL okay and they also no social life one, just working everyday like crazy. well, if you like to work and work and work, than yes KL is definitely the place to be but not for me because i dont enjoy it. Thats why i need to find a full time accounting job soon or else my dad would keep on pushing me to come back which i really dont want to because I have established myself here in Perth already and I really enjoy the life and the friends here.
Working almost the whole day at Nandos today, its good in a way because i really need the money and i also worked yesterday night from 5-9.30pm so only working in Nando's for Monday and Tuesday this week. it gives me a chance to use the other 5 days to apply for full time jobs and also maybe work part time somewhere else. Really need to find a full time job fast man or else its going to be KL here I come!
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Celebrating Corrinne's Birthday Today
Had dinner with my Passion Cell Group last night at Brando's Pizza which is in Vic Park. The pizza's there were just super delicious man, thanks Joel for recommending the place. Price also reasonable, about 10 dollars a person and I had like 6 pieces of pizza, all different variety so it was good. It is indeed the second last cell group for this sem and I am sad because I am going to miss all my cell members, each and everyone of them have just been such a blessing to me and I just enjoy serving each and every one of you.
I am also happy to know that my manager, Henry who is in charge of the duty roster for Nando's has put me on more shifts next week so I can work more and earn more money, yes definately need the money right now so thats good to know. That way I dont have to stay and laze around at home. I rather prefer to do some work man so I wont get so lazy.
Okay, I am off to iron my clothes, better do it now or else I would forget and would leave my clothes unironed for days. cheeriossssss.
Friday, May 25, 2007
My Laptop Is Totally Gone
Had lunch with Huey Yin and Diana yesterday at Windor's Restaurant And Bar At Mill Point, along Mill Point Road. liked the food, atmosphere and environment. was good catching up with these 2 sisters of mine, its been quite a while now.
Got a ridiculous parking fine today at Mill Point Road for a silly thing that i did which i find not logical at all. I parked my car on the opposite direction of the road where all the cars were parked in the opposite direction of me so i thought why dont i park the other direction, should be alright i guess but no lor, that also got fine. what is this man? silly rule i reckon where you have to follow the same direction the cars are parked. That also have to pay 50 dollars, i find it rather funny actually. good lesson learnt today, hope would not repeat it in the future now i know how the rules work in Australia.
Working today from 5-7pm at Nando's, great chance to show my boss what i've got so he can put me on more for roster next week, really need the cash. Going to Brando's tomorrow with my Passion Cell Group, should be good and really looking forward to it.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Reformatting My Computer
I finally found out that it was the timing of which software I installed on my computer first because it makes a whole lot of difference. Ya, it seriously does. If i install the antivirus first and then the spyware and all the utilities software first instead of software like my digital camera and printer software, the software would not be fully installed because an error message would appear during the installation process. ah, computers these days, very complicated machines, they really do test your patience you know.
That was basically what I did the whole day today, just staying at home reformatting my computer. Enjoyed my YA cell group at night, have not seen my YA cell members for 2 weeks now so it was good catching up with them. Would be watching the Uefa Champions League Final in another half an hours time, should be a good match hopefully not like the FA Cup Final which I find rather disappointing. I would go for AC Milan because I felt they played really well throughout the competition and I like their style of soccer and how it is played, not like Liverpool who to me has a more defensive approach. well we would have to wait and see i guess.
Cheerios!
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
First Day Working At Nando's Belmont

Boring FA Cup Final

boring, what a boring FA Cup Final between Manchester United And Chelsea. I felt the game failed to live up to expectations because the 2 clubs are indeed the top 2 clubs in the premiership this season and both clubs would be playing attacking football but i failed to see that happen during the match, just totally disappointing. ah well, i do not support either team anyways but still i thought it would be a great FA Cup Final but nope just wasn't good enough for me. congrats to Chelsea anyways, the goal scored by Drogba was a nice one, a one two passing with Frank Lampard lead to the goal. Very nice, very nice indeed!
I was so touched by all the baptism testimonials on Sunday because its just so amazing to see how Christ has changed people's lives and words just cannot describe what an awesome God we have. I have been so encouraged and blessed by all this brothers and sisters of mine, taking that extra step and faith to honour the Lord. It is truly a brave step and i want to congratulate all those 15 brothers and sisters of mine who got baptised on Sunday, well done!
I am also so touched to see people leaving comments on my blog and also using the chat box that i created on the right hand side of my blog. Thanks Cindy, Pawleen, Sarah and Nadir for leaving messages on my blog, you don't know how blessed and happy I am just to know that people are actually reading my blog. I would try my very best to make it creative and interesting so it does not get too boring. Besides, who likes to read a boring blog right?
I just have this desire to bless people recently and I felt so happy by just doing it, blessing all those sisters in christ of mine because i know that this is the period where they have a lot of assignments and tests coming up, their finals also coming up in 2 weeks time. Teh Tarik, yes teh tarik, my favourite drink at the moment. I guess it is something different and also its a hot drink so it gets to keep people warm when they drink it during this cold and chilly weather in Perth. Can you believe that it is actually 4 degree Celsius in Perth at the moment, gosh thats very very cold man, i am actually freezing in my room also writing on my blog. I would continue to bless all those sisters of mine because as long as they are happy, I am happy as well. I hope you girls enjoy drinking my teh tarik, if it is too sweet do let me know ya and i will add less condense milk. Bubble tea perhaps in the future? hmmm, there is a thought.
Romans 12:5 says" So in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others". I wonder what does belong mean in this sentence? its seems pretty strong to me, talking about the word belong so ya have to check it out.
Got training at Nando's Belmont today at 11am, need to get a part time job already, need the cash while waiting to get an accounting job. been lazing around for 3 months and this is what happens. Now i know how hard it is to earn money man, not easy, not easy at all.
Friday, May 18, 2007
I Am Officially An Australian Permanent Resident From Today Onwards
and ya when i decided to send the e-mail yesterday morning, i got an e-mail from the Adelaide Skill Processing Centre (ASPC) stating that my General Skilled Migration visa has been granted. I was like ya right you got to be kidding me, i actually thought it was a joke so I went through line by line to make sure that it was really true and indeed it was true, no kidding man. I finally got my PR, I finally got it. what a relief! i can finally stay in Australia for the next 5 years without worrying about whether i can stay here lawfully or not.
I would like to thank those people who have helped me to get my PR, all the help and advice that they have given me. They are Janice and Pauline (she is actually my mum's friend and she acts as a migration agent based in Sydney). yes they are the main 2 people who helped me out so thank you so much, both of you are the best. I spoke to Janice on the phone to tell her the good news and told her that i would treat her to dinner or cook a meal for her one day, she really deserves it for helping me, I can't thank you enough and also to Pauline, I guess I would be sending her a thank you card soon.
Applying for Australian PR is getting much harder and harder these days because so many people are applying for it until DIMA have even decided to change the rules starting from 1st September this year, how scary is that. They are making it much more difficult for international students to apply for PR. Oh well, i wish all those people who are going to be applying for PR all the best of luck. I thank God that i finally got mine already.
There was also this girl that I met at the Immigration office when i went to get the visa label for my PR yesterday afternoon and the first thing she asked me was: "Excuse me, are you Singaporean?". I was like no I am not and she said oh you look like one. I told her I was Malaysian and she went oh Malaysian and Singaporean no difference one, both the same one. Okay maybe she has a point because it is very difficult to differentiate between a Malaysian and Singaporean. She started asking me questions about applying for PR and i told her my situation and how I applied. Suddenly, she began to become all stress about it and was like "oh, I didnt know it was that hard". I told her :"No its not hard, you just have to make sure you get the correct documents and must be complete, dont miss out a single one and she was like okay okay, no problem. it should be fine then. I hope I was a help to her, does not really seem that way though.
I went to celebrate by going out for dinner with Vincent, my brother, James and Eugene. We went to this Thai Restaurant at Vic Park, it is situated next to Charcoal Chicken, forgot the name already. The food was excellent but a bit on the pricey side. It was also super spicy man, I ate until I sweat like anything but it was good to have spicy food especially on a cold and wet day.
Made teh tarik for Diana and her housemates and also for Charlyn and her housemates, oh gosh, I just like to bless people and share the joy with them. I am so into this teh tarik thingy, it started from the time I worked at Puteri Nasi Kandar. its so nice to drink man especially during a cold and windy day, i just love it. I also love blessing all those sisters of mine, just like to see people being happy and enjoying themselves. oh how wonderful life is, how wonderful and I really have to thank God because he is the one that makes all things happen. What a memorable day for me, what a memorable day!
Monday, May 14, 2007
Good To Hear From My PR Case Officer
One of my cell members, Mei Mei is leaving to Singapore and KL for a 2 week break tomorrow and yes girl, i am sure you are going to have so much fun. Just make sure you buy something back for me and the rest of us from the cell group ya. Sure going to miss having her around in cell, she always get bullied by Tim, maybe because she is studying pharmacy and Tim likes to target girls doing pharmacy because he thinks they are super blur or something.
Went swimming today with Joel, Stanley, Yumi, Kong and George Yong at Riverton Leisureplex in the evening. The regulars who go swimming every Monday are me, Joel, Stanley and Yumi. George just joined us for 2 Mondays and he told me he would be joining us on Mondays from now on so welcome to the Regular Swimming Club Of Zion Praise Harvest, hahahhaha. we always welcome new people to join us go swimming every Monday evenings. After swimming, all of us went for dinner at Malaysian Garden Chinese Restaurant which is near Riverton Leisureplex and we met Jack Chia and Fang Ting there because they went there to have their dinner as well so ya all of us sat together and had a good time of fellowship and food.
Got to buy teh tarik ingredients tomorrow for the AMS Mamak Night which would be held this Wednesday at the Guild Courtyard. okies till next time.
Happy Mothers' Day To My Dear Mummy And All The Mothers Out There
there was this song that i sang in church today in conjunction with Mothers' Day with the choir and was called 'One More Time' by Katinas. It is a very emotional song i would say, really touches my heart to remember my mum and all the sacrifices that she has done for me and i truly love this song, it is just so awesome man! i manage to get the video for the song on YouTube which would be displayed above so have a listen to it and tell me what you guys think.
Happy Mothers' Day dear mummy, even though we are far away you are always in my heart and I always treat Mother's Day not only today but everyday of my life. I love you and miss you mum, you are the best mum in the whole wide world. god bless you mummy, i thank God for having such a wonderful mum like you.
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Got A Surprise E-Mail From My PR Case Officer
I scanned all the documents and attached them to the e-mail and sent it to his personal e-mail and also the general ASPC e-mail address but it somehow did not reach them which i myself am also trying to figure out why. I reckon there must be a screw up in the e-mail system or something. It was also very hard for me to communicate with my case officer directly because i can only communicate with him through e-mail or fax, he does not have a direct number that i can call him in case of an emergency. Ah well, i must also understand his position because he has to go through god knows how many applications a day so it is not a fun job indeed.
I faxed him yesterday telling me my situation so i do hope that he would reply my fax by e-mailing me back to confirm that he has received my fax. I also decided to take a chance by posting all my documents to him through mail as a backup alternative just in case because he did state in his e-mail that if he does not receive my documents by this coming Tuesday he would take all the information that he has till that day to process my PR application. how unfair is that man! just give me a final warning and even stating oh its according to the legislation, blah blah blah...........
anyways, i just want to get myself out of this mess and make sure that the message gets to him by Tuesday or else its going to be very sad man for me. tomorrow is Mother's day and it makes me sad because i miss my mum so much. i really love her because she understands me and cares for me despite not being the good son that i though i was. i use to not listen to her nagging and scolding because i did find it annoying but now being away from her makes me realise how much she loves me and knowing that she was doing it for my own good. i love you mum and i always will.
got to sleep already, got to wake up early tomorrow morning because got to practice for choir. have to be in church by 8am. till next time. cheers!
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Interview Went Smoothly
We actually had more of like an informal discussion where he asked me more about what i did in university and why do i want to work for the company? he is indeed a very nice and friendly guy. well, he said he would get back to me next week, hopefully he does so. I pray that i would hear good news from him next week.
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Happy Belated 21st Birthday Jamester
It was Mr Jamester's 21st Birthday last sunday but because he had a very important exam on Monday we decided to celebrate his birthday on Saturday night instead at Kevin's house. All of us from the AMS gang just organised a simple steamboat for him and boy did all of us have fun. We watched the Manchester United Vs Manchester City match on Foxtel and played Winning Eleven where i got beaten by James, Eugene and my brother. Boy, I really suck in Winning Eleven hey. I hope you enjoyed yourself Jamester and had a memorable 21st Birthday.
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Just Worship With Reuben Morgan

Thursday, May 3, 2007
Finally Got An Interview
Just checked my e-mail a few hours ago and guess what? i got an e-mail from my mum saying that my dad's friends daughter is a senior accountant in KMPG here in Perth. She said there are several positions available in her firm and that i should contact her to find out more details about it. i am in a rather big dilemma right now because i cannot seem to decide whether to go for it or not because of the interview next week.
However, i should keep in mind that even though i have the interview, it does not guarantee me that i would get the job so i should try to apply for KPMG, just try Thomas. you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Thanks Boon Wai for your advice. Really appreciate it brother!
Going to be watching Spiderman 3 later, the worldwide movie premiere is today so should be good, really looking forward towards the movie. Have a bit of stuffy nose and cough, must be the change in weather.
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Praying For Good News Regarding My Job Application Tomorrow
Working in Ferrier Hodgson is actually my best chance of getting a job here in Perth because my dad's friend, Mr Heng Ji Keng is one of the partners of the firm and they have offices all over Australia and the Asia Pacific region so my chance of getting a job in this firm is pretty high. Even though Mr Heng's office is based in Kuala Lumpur, i really do hope by putting him as a reference in my resume would help a lot and the partners here in Perth would give me a chance to prove myself because I must admit that my academic results are not very good. That could be the deciding factor whether they want to hire me or not. Do pray for me guys, thanks!
I also went to apply for my Medicare since my previous health insurance cover has expired already. I am glad because Medicare is Government owned so i do not have to pay a single cent if i go and see the doctor at any public hospital, pretty cool huh? well, since the tax in australia is pretty high, i reckon the government is making full use of it in a very good way.
Going to be a busy day tomorrow, got to go to Koorong in the morning and then have to fetch Yivonne to Ikea in Osbourne Park because she has to buy some furniture for her house. Got ZLM at night, have to be there at 6.30pm to help Stanley set up the projectionzzz. Better get some sleep since i am also going to be watching the Uefa Champions League Semi Final Second Leg between Chelsea and Liverpool today morning so better go sleep soon.
Happy Birthday Debbie Wabby
well, i went out with miss debbie wabby for lunch yesterday at Farrells' for coffee and cake, oh actually she had coffee and cake while i had a turkish sandwich or so it seems to be because i found out when it arrived that it did not have any turkey meat. When i looked at the menu, i saw that it did not have any turkish meat but turkish bread so thats why they called it turkish sandwich, pretty amusing huh?
went swimming with the usual gang every monday since the beginning of this year at 6.30pm at the Riverton Leisureplex. However, there were only four of us that went swimming; Joel, my dear cell leader, Stanley, Yumi and me. yes the fantastic four, aahhahaha. gosh what a name! we should be called the fantastic swimmers. had dinner at Hungry Jacks which was near the Leisureplex and man i tell you what a meal I had. I had heavy everything which means more lettuce, tomatos, mayo and ketchup on my whopper burger for no extra cost, how cool is that?
It was amazing i tell you, i just wallop the burger like nobody's business. Thanks stan for telling me or else i would not have known about the "heavy everything" phrase. have not come across such a phrase before.