Week 1 over and done with

Lol! It had been a week since I had blogged. Week 1 of school is finally over. Assignments had been given out and dued soon. (Managing report is dued on March)

My Economics tutor was pretty fun. When we went to the class, to our surprise, he said, “Welcome to physiotherapy class 1! I hope you are in the right class!” At this point, a few people started packing up. “Oh! What class are you suppose to be taking?”, “Erm, econs?”, “Oh well, I guess we can do that too…”

My managing lecturer was interesting too! On the other hand… my tutor was…lets see… boring is a little of an understatement… Though there was this guy who is SO obviously a playboy in my class. I was talking to these 2 pretty girls who were seated next to me when he hurried to the front and started talking to them. When my other friend and I were talking to him or asking stuff, he kinds of ignores us and only talks to those girls. Somehow, this situation half annoyed and at the same time amused me.

As for accounting lecture, the only thing I remember is desperately trying to copy the notes before the slides were changed. Marketing lecturer was a facts person… I would wait a few more lessons before commenting.

Anyway, Gwen and I finally gotten a Laser printer at $65. It was sold out so fast that we had to go to the shopping mall 3 days in arrow before getting it. I was on the verge of giving up on it and getting a multi function ink one for $59.

Still Bored

Yesterday, we had a kind of like ECA orientation thing. There were some pretty weird booths around including the gay/lesbian club, some bank thing that is giving out bee hair band… FREE Hotdog and some one was attempting to give me “Orange & Chilli” canned drink. Surprisingly, there is a Kendo club here too. But I don’t think I will join. Later, there was another Bbq in one of the housing. Then my housing assistant was supposed to take us to the tavern but we ended up in Flat 44 as the tavern was too crowded. We played a bit of drinking games (I still hate beer) and then went back home.

Today we had a bit of a lecture on saving money and stuff then had this housing meeting for all new residence. Well… The pizza and prawns were good….

Free food!

Today, we had a long overdue dinner from our housing assistant! He had promised it quite a while ago. It was pretty good. There was chicken(expensive things), potato salad and some vegetables. We were helping him to make some brownies after that. He actually wanted to make some cake... but he bought flour instead of rising flour...

Nothing much to do back here. Had been reading my marketing textbook. There are so much words and it took me so long to reach page 17(the text were very small and plentiful OK?! Hmph!). Although I had wanted to complete the chapter. I decided to stop and continue another day... Pizza here cost $5 every Tuesday(Medium size in Singapore standard). So I had one with Gwen.

Do you know MacDonald here are very interesting. A regular meal will only give you a small drink and fries... We were so surprised when we saw the cup.

The student guild here is CRAZY! I mean $99.95 for 1year of guild membership?!? SIAO LA!

Orientation: Day 6

I was kind of tired yesterday after watching Interview with the Vampire (It is a damn gay show), thus let me give you a summary about the tour now.

At first, we went to the winery and tasted some red and white wine. I think it was a mistake to try the 18% one first, because I felt the rest were too blend later. The wine’s prices were pretty reasonable like $14 to $35 for the average on ones. Next we went to the chocolate factory. We did not get to really see the making of chocolates but still the chocolates were really nice. We then realize it was Valentines Day. We bought some chocolate and then headed off to the next stop. The wildlife park. We saw and fed kangaroos, petted koalas and wombats and more. Then we went to the Hillary Harbour and went to the aquarium. I think Singapore’s Underwater world is better other than the fact that this had an outdoor area. We then went for some fish and chips which tasted horrible! After rushing to so many places, we were rather drained.

Anyway, I might sign up for this internet plan that does not belong to school. It is a 2 year plan costing $39 per month, giving you 6GB every month. Further more, it uses an internet key, thus wireless! The flaw with this plan? 10cents charge with every MB exceeded.

Orientation: Day 5

Today was an extremely fun but long and tiring day. Well let’s start from the morning when we took a bus to town. Bus here run on schedules and you will need your bus timetable or you might have a long wait. They will arrive before allocated time and leave EXACTLY on the dot. Anyway, we boarded the bus and the bus seemed keep moving around private estates and we spotted some of the bus stops were simply these sticks with numbers telling you the what buses arrive here on the ground!! We then had lunch at Chinatown. There was a rather well-known little shop that was selling Hong Kong Duck Rice. It was very delicious.

I think throughout the whole trip to the city, the most fascinating thing was a random, high-tech TOILET just by the road. The door had a side panel which open as you touch it and the door itself was like a lift’s door. It was pretty clean and there is even MUSIC when you enter it. I think there was a button to put the toilet seat down too! The funniest thing was that there was a sign that says that there was a 10 minute time limit per use… I wonder what will happen if you over exceed the time… LOL! Anyway, while this bunch of “swau-ku” Singaporeans were fascinated by the toilet, the Australians were pretty much staring at us….

Next we went to a factory outlet where they sell Adias, Nike, Billabongs and more a cheap prices. I had gotten myself a pretty decent Roxy windbreaker for $69. Then we went to one of my friend’s house to exchange some movies and drama. Though his rent was much more expensive, it was a really beautiful apartment. We also met his mum, auntie and room mate.

Later at night, we had a housing party for people staying at Kurrajong Village. We met many international friends, which I unfortunately don’t remember half the names. I had fun playing beach volleyball which I am really bad at since I keep missing the ball and sinking into the sand. And I also chat with many people including people from Germany, U.S, Australians, and more. Oh well, of course there some people (mainly Australians) who keep “tao-ing” us… but mostly they are pretty friendly.

Orientation: Day 4

I can tell you what boring is. I mean the most interesting show I found on Tv was the Australian's Deal or No Deal and the news? Come on! You can do better than that! Anyway I went to a talk about living in Australia and the lecturer was pretty interesting. Yea, we skipped the Brain game in the morning. It seems a rather weird game.

After that, erm, well, didn't do much other than walk around. Though we had a free Kabab dinner and watched Wall-e again. Today, there was also a graduation ceremony and there were really pretty fireworks. There was a change of plans and I shall be going Perth city instead of Fremantle tomorrow.Lets hope we don't get lost. Did you know trains here change destination randomly? My friend took a train and there was a sudden announcement that they are going to change train destination! Weird isn't it? We shall go visit Fremental next week.

Orientation: Day 3

It is an EXTREMELY hot day. I think it hit 41! LOL! In Hokkaido, I experienced -41 degrees. Now, I have experienced 41 degrees. So I have experienced -41 to 41 degrees…. Anyway, for the first time in 6 days, I, Cheryl, have finally, LEFT CURTIN CAMPUS!!! (Other then Karawara, the super mart opposite my housing) Yes!!! Finally! I think it was called Corausel or something like that. One of my Singaporean friends bought us there in his car. It was HUGGGEEEE! Even bigger then Vivo city I think. I got pretty confused with the directions in there.

There was a free BBQ tonight and as fellow Singaporeans, of course we will attend. Pasta, potatoes, chicken wings and sausages. The laundry here cost $2.20 per wash. Ridiculous price isn’t it? I am still dying from “Internet deprivation” but in today’s shopping, I gotten a sketchbook~~~! Luvs~! I also saw this internet booth that cost $2 every 20 minutes. Guys, grovel to LAN shops in Singapore.

Anyway, this Friday the five of us (Sinaporeans) are going to Fremantle to take a walk. And on Saturday, we join a school tour (which is unfortunately NOT free) to Caversham Wildlife park, Sandalford Winery, Margaret Chocolate Company, Hillary Boat’s Harbour and the Aquarium. Yep, I am finally leaving the campus grounds.

Orientation: Day 2

I am currently suffering from lack of internet depression… Especially the fact that I am not able load images online anymore. ($~$) HAHA! I am so bored with practically nothing to… Unfortunately I have neither sketchbook nor blank paper with me either!

Anyway, day 2 of orientation and still get lost. Today we had a talk about building connection and I skip the next one which was about driving rules and such. Temperature is really high here at roughly 36 degrees. Tomorrow it is suppose to go up to 39 or something. Though it is hot here, you hardly get to sweat as cool wind still blows which is kind of weird. No matter what, I was half baked today and I will definitely be back tomorrow as I have some compulsory international student thingy tomorrow. GA! I have been putting sun block lotion and moisturizer. It is really troublesome.

We finally understand why Kai, our Singaporean housing assistant, was so happy with the fact that there we going to be 5 girls and 3 guys. TOILETS! GA! Now there are only 4 girls but toilets usage in the morning is really troublesome… Lucky the last girl is taking her masters…

After attempting using my webcam for the 1st time, I swear I would not use it again. I might borrow my friend’s in-built webcam though. I mean just about 5 min 90mb is not a joke for me already…. Let me show you my currently internet changes.

24hrs – 200MB - $12
1mth – 500MB - $29
3mth – 1500MB -$72
6mth – 3000MB - $140

You can add data which you can bring forward if you have not use finished the data. (HAHA! Cannot finish?)

5000MB - $30
10 000MB - $48
20 000MB - $84

Ga! Where the hell are all my unlimited plans!!!!

Orientation: Day 1

I met a few of my Singaporean friends which I had made while enrolling in Singapore. One of them apparently brought a car. Car here are really cheap. You can get a 2nd hand one for like $1,800. However, books are a HORROR! I mean 100 over buck for each book you need is not a joke. Thus I got mine at the 2nd hand book store for about half the price. I went to make my student card and it was like instant! "What is your admin number?", "Go sit there and take a picture." Ok! Now printing and paste a sticker and poof, "here you go!" . You are done in under 5 minutes. Though that was pretty efficient, the card look pixelated and VERY yellowish. And a guy from Bangladesh have moved in. He is a pretty amazing guy and he looks more like an Indonesian. He is taking his major in human rights and was a lawyer back in his country. His family background was pretty sad and he told us he actually wanted to be a doctor but because he wanted to help his people(the minority in Bangladesh), he took up law instead. Pretty noble guy....

That's all for today folks~!

Vaccum Crisis! Morning Report!

Today is a Sunday, where EVERYTHING is closed here. So I decided to do a bit of cleaning. I plug in the vacuum cleaner and turn it on. Suddenly this MASSIVELY DIGUSTING STENCH HIT me…. Poof I was out. I smack the off button and open the dust pack and to my disgust, the bottom of the whit dust bag was brown…DARK brown with a few flies hovering around it… I stuff the bloody thing back and is currently waiting for my housing assistant to wake up….

This is why kids, DON’T EVER VACCUM FOOD AND LEAVE IT INSIDE THERE FOR MONTHS!!!!!

Daylight savings

I have to say that I don't really like daylight savings. I mean it is 7pm here and it is as bright as 5pm. It feels weird to be sitting here and eating dinner. Today is the 1st attempt in cooking. Though I didn't actually did the cooking and more of the washing up. Haha, no offense to Gwen but the food was just passable. Though I don't think I could really do better. The 2 Malaysians girls have just arrived and were in suits. Crows here sounds weird too. If Singapore crows goes "ARGG", these crows goes "arrrrrr", "warkkk" in this deep tone like a baby yapping. And the crows are REALLY big! Yup, and anyway for those interested, my mailing address is down here. At Kurrajong Village, Rotary house, Flat 16 and Room 2. Thats all for today folks~!

My mailing address is:

16/2 Kyle Ave

Bentley 6102 WA

Cheryl Have Landed...

Here is a short update on what is happening after the squeezing of 30kg of clothes into a luggage. LOL! I have finally reach here is one piece. Internet here is VERY expensive so i won't be online much. If you wanna talk to me, just send me an email or the tagbox here. I might consider uploading images but $30 for 500Mb of internet is no funny... I even turn off image loading. Ugh! I am gonna die with my beloved internet soon. P.s. This place is Over run with asians!!!

I have pretty much settled down in my room. The campus is pretty big.... in terms of land. The buildings are scattered all over the place and we got lost quite a few times. There are quite a few shops and a supermart just across the road. Generally the chicken and seafood products are expensive But the beef and lamb products are cheaper. Newspaper here is VERY expensive, costing $2.50 per paperHere my room mates have 3 guys and 5 girls. 4of them are seniors, and the other 2 are malaysians. But now the rest have not arrive yet.