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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
If Warmth Exists..
And you see that everything is bigger
that you can share 3 dishes for 5 people and still got blown
If you see orange colors everywhere
And hear people say "hook'em horn"
You can be sure that..
that you can share 3 dishes for 5 people and still got blown
If you see orange colors everywhere
And hear people say "hook'em horn"
You can be sure that..
Monday, December 21, 2009
A long journey "home"
Alright, so this has been one long day. I’m one of those poor people stranded in New York due to the weekend snow storm that has been stressed in all the news. Both JFK and La Guardia airports are a total mess, I must say, with lines snaking endlessly packed with sleep-deprived passengers. I first started in JFK for my original flight. You know, when I heard that my flight was cancelled, my first reaction was panic and a sense of lost control over my carefully-thought plan. I wasn’t sure what to do or where to ask, because Delta was clearly understaffed and everyone was freaking out. I was freaking out. There were rumors about we’re all be on stand by, or worse there’s just not enough flight to accommodate everyone before Christmas. And my knees went weak seeing that darn line that might have just been longer than the great wall of China. Finally, I got an information from a very polite Delta staff that there was another Delta check in counter in terminal two. So, I dragged my red reliable and cute suitcase that has accompanied me through a lot of travels, and arrived at terminal two. It was slightly better, but still the line went round and round like a cinnamon roll and you just have no idea when will you finally reach the front to tearfully hear that one precious word: NEXT!! So, “slightly better” turned out to be seven hours waiting line. After 2 toilet breaks, 2 read papers, several pages of artistic drawing by a girl in front of me, and countless squat-sit-stand combinations, I was finally there! Every time I wanted to sigh and thought about how ridiculous the situation was, I looked at the middle-aged couple standing in front of me who just landed from their 26 hours flight from South Africa. If they could stand this, I could too!!!
So, from that counter, I got my best bet: leaving from La Guardia the next morning at 10.40 am. I argued a little asking for a better flight from JFK or an earlier flight or just any other possible connecting flights. The counter lady half threatened me, either I’ll be a stand by or go into that confirmed flight tomorrow morning. My weak heart couldn’t take uncertainties anymore, so I relented to the threat and took my confirmed flight. Luckily, I caught the last shuttle going to LaGuardia that night, spent the night here, and now, 8 AM, here I am on my gate, so ready to board that plane!!!! And I’m actually very lucky that I took my confirmed ticket because this morning, the line to the counters was just as bad.
Waiting in the gate has actually helped me getting updated about what’s happening because the TV is always on, and God knows when was the last time I watch TV. So, now I know that 1200 flights were canceled in the past 2/3 days from NYC, and there are severe back log now for many flights. I also know that there’s a stranded ship 5000 miles from Alaska that has been there for hours due to bad weather, and it is only getting worse. 28 people are stuck there and a second plane was already dispatched to drop them supplies. I know that Brittany Murphy died yesterday and so far it’s said that she died of natural causes, but police are still investigating. What else do I know? There’s an important health care bill passed at 1 am today, which I don’t know what is it about, but I could certainly state that in conversations so I look smart and informed. And also due to weather, Christmas shopping is halted this season and retailers are freaking out by trying to compensate using their online shops. So, there’s a lot of free shipping out there apparently. Yeap, that’s in a nutshell the news today, in case you missed it.
ANyways... I'm on the plane right now.. yes, flying high. THey have a promotion today to try out their wifi in the plane. Pretty Cool!!!! Yeap, be in Austin in an hour from now!
So, from that counter, I got my best bet: leaving from La Guardia the next morning at 10.40 am. I argued a little asking for a better flight from JFK or an earlier flight or just any other possible connecting flights. The counter lady half threatened me, either I’ll be a stand by or go into that confirmed flight tomorrow morning. My weak heart couldn’t take uncertainties anymore, so I relented to the threat and took my confirmed flight. Luckily, I caught the last shuttle going to LaGuardia that night, spent the night here, and now, 8 AM, here I am on my gate, so ready to board that plane!!!! And I’m actually very lucky that I took my confirmed ticket because this morning, the line to the counters was just as bad.
Waiting in the gate has actually helped me getting updated about what’s happening because the TV is always on, and God knows when was the last time I watch TV. So, now I know that 1200 flights were canceled in the past 2/3 days from NYC, and there are severe back log now for many flights. I also know that there’s a stranded ship 5000 miles from Alaska that has been there for hours due to bad weather, and it is only getting worse. 28 people are stuck there and a second plane was already dispatched to drop them supplies. I know that Brittany Murphy died yesterday and so far it’s said that she died of natural causes, but police are still investigating. What else do I know? There’s an important health care bill passed at 1 am today, which I don’t know what is it about, but I could certainly state that in conversations so I look smart and informed. And also due to weather, Christmas shopping is halted this season and retailers are freaking out by trying to compensate using their online shops. So, there’s a lot of free shipping out there apparently. Yeap, that’s in a nutshell the news today, in case you missed it.
ANyways... I'm on the plane right now.. yes, flying high. THey have a promotion today to try out their wifi in the plane. Pretty Cool!!!! Yeap, be in Austin in an hour from now!
Saturday, December 19, 2009
End of Semester 1 out of 4
Ithaca, Dec 20 2009
Yeap, still awake, just waiting for 3.30 am when I'll budge and start my way to the bus pick up station. Very excited to go to Texas, but pretty bored right now after checking facebook and slickdeals several times, blogwalking, watching several episodes of Opera Van Java.. I can't really think of any sites to open anymore. But yes, a repeat: excited for Texas ;)
Anyways, the semester is over, and I can't really believe it. I've survived, which is impossible without His grace, and people who stood by me through rain or shine, meltdowns or smiles. You know who you are... It's been a great semester and certainly a great ending. As a matter of fact, by the time this holiday almost ends, I'll probably be very eager to start Spring '10!
And as a wise man said once:
** Taken from Notebook Doodles.
Yeap, still awake, just waiting for 3.30 am when I'll budge and start my way to the bus pick up station. Very excited to go to Texas, but pretty bored right now after checking facebook and slickdeals several times, blogwalking, watching several episodes of Opera Van Java.. I can't really think of any sites to open anymore. But yes, a repeat: excited for Texas ;)
Anyways, the semester is over, and I can't really believe it. I've survived, which is impossible without His grace, and people who stood by me through rain or shine, meltdowns or smiles. You know who you are... It's been a great semester and certainly a great ending. As a matter of fact, by the time this holiday almost ends, I'll probably be very eager to start Spring '10!
And as a wise man said once:
** Taken from Notebook Doodles.Thursday, December 17, 2009
Winter Lessons
Ithaca, December 17 2009
So, it's been a week since the snow officially came to Ithaca and by now I'm quite used to the white blanket surrounding my view. It's B-e-a-u-tiful I must say and it's probably one of those things that I'll be fascinated about for a long time. As I walk in the snow today, I looked up the sky and saw all these snowflakes gently falling, swaying and blown as they prepared to land. And I thought to myself, how in the world did God make this? Of course there's a scientific explanation about this, but let's not ruin the moment.
In my one week of experiencing snow, there are several important realization that I should share. Coming from the tropical Southeast Asia and also from Texas, I can be very dumb about facing winter. But, as a defense mechanism and forced survival, I've been pretty fast in taking in my winter lessons. So here goes:
1. Most of body heat is lost from our head. So, in this cold times, don't forget to wear a warm beanie or just any hat.
2. Frozen ears are painful! Use hat with ear flaps or ear muffs to protect your ears.
3. Holding a cup of hot coffee might make sense, but it's actually useless. Coffee will turn cold in two minutes and all you do is waste money for cold coffee.
4. Investing in good winter boots is necessary. I don't have one right now and I keep thinking that one of these days I will use up my luck, and actually fall flat on my butt.
5. Writing on the snow with your finger induced numbness and slight pain, although it's fun.
6. Texting gloves are the most innovative and practical must-have winter apparel! Bless the creative brain behind it!
7. And lastly, it's very uncool to wash your hair, not blow dry it, and walk out to your destination. Frozen hair is unattractive, makes you feel colder, and attracts quiet smiles that makes you think you fly's undone.
And as I finish up preparing for my last finals tomorrow morning (and I'm obviously very distracted this last hour) I look forward to my walk home in the snow ;)
Happy Holidays all!!!
So, it's been a week since the snow officially came to Ithaca and by now I'm quite used to the white blanket surrounding my view. It's B-e-a-u-tiful I must say and it's probably one of those things that I'll be fascinated about for a long time. As I walk in the snow today, I looked up the sky and saw all these snowflakes gently falling, swaying and blown as they prepared to land. And I thought to myself, how in the world did God make this? Of course there's a scientific explanation about this, but let's not ruin the moment.
In my one week of experiencing snow, there are several important realization that I should share. Coming from the tropical Southeast Asia and also from Texas, I can be very dumb about facing winter. But, as a defense mechanism and forced survival, I've been pretty fast in taking in my winter lessons. So here goes:
1. Most of body heat is lost from our head. So, in this cold times, don't forget to wear a warm beanie or just any hat.
2. Frozen ears are painful! Use hat with ear flaps or ear muffs to protect your ears.
3. Holding a cup of hot coffee might make sense, but it's actually useless. Coffee will turn cold in two minutes and all you do is waste money for cold coffee.
4. Investing in good winter boots is necessary. I don't have one right now and I keep thinking that one of these days I will use up my luck, and actually fall flat on my butt.
5. Writing on the snow with your finger induced numbness and slight pain, although it's fun.
6. Texting gloves are the most innovative and practical must-have winter apparel! Bless the creative brain behind it!
7. And lastly, it's very uncool to wash your hair, not blow dry it, and walk out to your destination. Frozen hair is unattractive, makes you feel colder, and attracts quiet smiles that makes you think you fly's undone.
And as I finish up preparing for my last finals tomorrow morning (and I'm obviously very distracted this last hour) I look forward to my walk home in the snow ;)
Happy Holidays all!!!
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Errmmm Kebanyakan Belajar??
Ithaca, Dec 8 2009
Bla bla bla ngobrol + gosip di telpon sama Irma... bla bla...
Irma lagi skalian siap2 mau ke kampus.
Ir: Ih, tau ga bego banget barusan gw lagi cari2 hape gw di tas, kok ga ada...
Vid: Heh, di mana ya, di kantong lu kali...
Ir: Kan hapenya lagi gw pake ini!!
Vid: Oh iya ya!
Together: WAKAKAKAK!
Gosh, see what final week has done to us...
Bla bla bla ngobrol + gosip di telpon sama Irma... bla bla...
Irma lagi skalian siap2 mau ke kampus.
Ir: Ih, tau ga bego banget barusan gw lagi cari2 hape gw di tas, kok ga ada...
Vid: Heh, di mana ya, di kantong lu kali...
Ir: Kan hapenya lagi gw pake ini!!
Vid: Oh iya ya!
Together: WAKAKAKAK!
Gosh, see what final week has done to us...
Saturday, December 05, 2009
Friday, December 04, 2009
I got it, guys!!!
For dear Yean Ching and Cindy!!!
I got y'all's card, thanks for making me real happy
I'm pretty bad at keeping in touch, so sorry
I'm not that busy, I'm just being annoyingly lazy
But I do read all emails from both of you, Alice, Lita and Dwee
I promise that I'll reply more dilligently!
Thanks for still sticking up with me
Even now when we all, except you, Yeanching, have turned 23
have grown more and questionably become a little less crazy
I'm thankful that we've kept this bond strongly
I really want to go back badly
But I think I have to save up money ;(
And I know that someday we'll have our reunion party
In Singapore, Jakarta, Medan, Malaysia, or Duri
It doesn't matter as long as we meet up eventually
One heck of a reunion it'll be!!!
From VJ, Vhall, harmoc, study hall, and ECP
(I miss eating stingray with chili)
To now where we're somehow "together" in Chem E
I wish you all the best for your FYP
That you'll find good jobs and one day be a VP!
So add oil now and get that Bachelor's Degree!!!
Anyways, it's getting harder finding words that end with "ee"
So, I'm gonna stop before I get too corny
Thanks again my dear dear friend and ex-roomie!!!!
Miss u guys!!!!!
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