night is YOUNG pt 2

Just two days ago, Friday the 28th, I went for a social night with the paintball team members. My flatmate accompanied me, which is a great thing so I don't feel alone. So we're supposed to meet them at the Student Union at 19.30, however we have no idea where the Student Union is and we make a few rounds around the campus. Quite silly though but we're new to this school as to the city as well.

Finally, we found them in the Escape Bar and we had an ice-breaker. My first drink was red aftershock with lemonade, cost me £2.11 and it tasted slightly weird but I was okay. The effect only happen right after I finish my drink because I didn't know it will since I don't get much of the alcohol. My face again turn beetroot, so I went to take a breather. 

Few minutes later, we took a Wessex 13 to town and went to Commercial Rooms, apparently is under the same branch as Wetherspoon, only a different name. My flatmate chose woo woo as her drink in a pitcher as I drank a VK orange at £1.89 which definitely extremely light! I could barely feel a zing. Since is a bar/pub, there wasn't enough space and it was crowded, so we had to switch or share a seat and we had to gulp our drink down and head onto another pub.

commercial rooms

The next was Vanilla where is more of a pub cum club- extremely loud music in the background. We had a free shot probably because we're under the guest list. And we order extra shots, my flatmate a "1,2,3..floor" and mine a Hay.... Tart, I couldn't remember the name, I know it was red in colour. They even have a spin-the-wheel so that whatever the needles land on, a person will have to drink it! Is an element of surprise. =)

vanilla pub

We spend absolutely a short amount of time, not sure why, then we head onto ETON, said there is 50% discount for UWE students when a student ID card is shown. I bought myself another cup of spirits with Bacardi with cranberry/raspberry, it tasted like cough syrup! Even the colour looks like cough syrup! LOL, £2 but I still have to drink them. My flatmate had 3 drinks, all the same type i presume- vodka with lime and lemonade. That taste much better. 

ETON

Finally we head to a club, O2 Academy and the theme was Ramshackle. Guess it was really shackling with lots of people. It was so crowded and smokey I could barely breathe! I've never been to such crowded club before. Is like while you try to dance, people move from one corner to another and some hit you with their hands or elbow and some pushed you. Is totally not worth a dance! 

O2 Academy

Anyway, some crazy fellow did have a pushing game and it hurt me badly! So, we decided to change location and dance in a less crowded spot. That ended better! 

O2 Academy- crowded

All in all, it was a good night ;)

pictures credit to google images. 

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Night is YOUNG

I went to two pubs and end the night in a club last Friday. I went with my flatmate and her friends. The first was at "The Woods", where drinks are slightly pricey but the ambiance is just nice to relax and have a chat. I didn't order any drinks as I doesn't want to drink yet and get tipsy in the first pub plus is expensive for a spirit ranging £2.50-£3. I've never order a drink from the bar before, so I'll let it slide. 

Next we head towards Weatherspoon. They're having a promotion for 2 pitchers at the price of £10. That's really cheap because a pitcher is 2 litres of cocktails! My flatmate was incredibly kind and she treat me a drink, I think a vodka with cranberry? Soooo sweet of her, she said "Since is your first drink, I'll treat you." It quickly took effect as the alcohol wham right into my bloodstream making my heart beat a million times faster, pounding my chest and producing bright hot red onto my cheeks! 

A few hours later, we head on to a club, we wanted to go to Syndicate because I read there was a foam party, should be awesome! However is too far, so we went to another club down the road to "Bunkers". I had to pay the entrance fee of £5 because we went in around 12am. It was £3 before 11 pm and £4 in the guestlist. I had a shot of Jager-bomb, cost me £2.50- if I'm not mistaken. 

The songs they played were like hip-hop, R'n' B, house, commercial anthems and D&B. Those wasn't my type of songs, so I doesn't know how to dance plus my flatmate barely danced, some of her friends did and one kept texting her boyfriend, it was rather dull for me. But I still danced or move my body a bit. We end up sharing a taxi back to our apartment and some were tipsy.

I had lotsa fun getting to know people and to know how Brits party. That's all. Cheers

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My Life in Bristol pt 4

Since is my first time in UK, I've never really seen their houses before. I've always thought is more of a "harry potter"-ish type with big castle, old red brick and a bridge over a small river. Most of the time I've only watched American show where their houses are huge with a big frontyard or backyard, and some with garage and attic.

However, the houses here is quite small. I don't feel cheated or sad, I think is incredible because it saves a lot of space but I've heard the whole house has only one toilet and one bathroom. I wonder how they live in such condition! I guess I can say I was lucky to have my own toilet- yet I complain the cleaning. LOL

Okay, so the houses here is something like a townhouse back in Malaysia which are all the same size and design and sticks beside another house really closely. The main gate is something like a fence in Malaysia, not like our big metal gate that protect us from thieves. There's a small step leading up to their front door but not all the houses are alike, as I go along the street from the city towards the suburban area, the house gets larger and there is also a porch to park their cars or plant some flowerbeds- whichever.

My guess is the house in the city is expensive, hence a small one without a porch. The locals mention that the house in Clifton Down are huge like a bungalow in Malaysia. I've seen a few times up on a small hill and they were vacant by rich people back in Victorian times. By the way, the pets are extremely well groom, I can see their hair silky smooth and rich in nutrients! All the dogs are in leash though and they look really tame. I've never seen one bark at any strangers but just follow the master. They would go for a jog with their master in the cold- is just too cute! I love animals but could never have one- the hassle =P

I guess that's all I can say about Bristol. Till I find something interesting, I'll add more.

Cheers

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My Life in Bristol pt 3

 Okay, now to the streets of Bristol, the roads are really small because the cars are parked at the side of road because most of the houses near the street doesn't have a porch.In the end, house owners uses a quarter of the road.

There's only one lane on each side and cyclist can cycle on the road where vehicles used. Somewhat like motorcyclist used in Malaysia but a bicycle instead. Priority was given to them as well as the pedestrians. I feel quite grand when the car stops and let me move. Malaysian doesn't give a shit! LOL

One of the houses along the way

Furthermore, the traffic light gives a signal first before turning green. For example, before it turns green from red, the amber colour will appear together with the read, as a 'get ready' signal. I believe is a good idea instead of the colour change unexpectedly and some drivers are slow at changing gear and may stall the road. They have quite a lot of roundabouts, a really small one too!

Since I stay near the city, the journey took me 30-45 mins to school and the road is really winding and there's emergency brakes too. The bus I took Is Wessex which are 11-15 and 19, this are the few which can bring me to the campus from city center, however they only provide a few bus while the First bus has more coach. I think this is rather sad as students need transport more badly mainly because teenagers doesn't have a car or the parking fees in the campus is pricey (haven't found out the price yet but it was pricey in UCSI) or some just haven't got a driving license yet.

There's so many reason, I believe they should prioritize the students. The First bus is more reliable when is due to reach a station and it has more coach, so if you miss one, you'll get another in 20 mins. Wessex will have to wait half hour to an hour! I've gotten late to class for my first week because of Wessex bus. Lucky they provide free shuttle bus to the uni but it only last for the first 3 weeks, after that I'm on my own! Grrr!

The vehicles here are mostly European brands and quite a lot are convertible, I love that car. Remember I mention the people here are friendly and peaceful? They barely honk at each other unless is necessary and they don't get grumpy and start cussing while giving a middle finger. They're more civilized.

Proceed to part 4.....


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My Life in Bristol pt 2

I've been in Bristol for 2 weeks now and class is gonna start next week. Is only an induction this week, so practically I can rest and still enjoy. =D

This is my final year here taking biological sciences which I realize is far different from UCSI, the education system is different and they take things really strict here. I hope I won't make a mistake though.

Here's a few insight on Bristol through my experience or what I see. The people here are really, exceptionally friendly. If you stare at them, they will smile. Usually in Malaysia they don't smile but there is some minority and if you stare any longer they'll punch you. Fierce huh? Anyway, Bristolian or the English are kind as well as I got lost once as I stepped off the wrong bus station, I ask for direction and an uncle lead me. They always say 'cheers' as in the form of 'thank you' and 'you're alright?' instead of 'how are you?'

That's quite a difference and I'm getting used to it. Plus I realize man in the age of late 20's or early 30's go bald. I wonder why. I do see some old uncle with white hair but that's minority.

Proceed to part 3.....

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My Life in Bristol

departing from KLIA

hey there!!! I was on hiatus and now I'm back!!! What a hectic month where I have to prepare all my documents, visas, clothes to pack etc etc, just too many things! Well glad that is done as I've landed in the United Kingdom safe and sound on the 15th Sept at 0700. Is really early but I have no choice, as I'm getting the free shuttle bus to my school, I had to be there 3 hours before they depart.

Anyway, I got a slight jetlag for the first 2 days and finally succumb to it. I took a bit of exploration in the city center since I live just round the corner of the city. It was absolutely tiring on the first week as I need to know which location that I can buy some ingredients for my tummy, pillows and duvets (the accommodation doesn't provide them), winter clothes because I didn't bring much with me, cookery, locations of bus stations and buses to take and many others! It was just not enough time!!

Transit in Dubai

Finally I settle down after the first week and I went to the Fresher's Fair on the Friday. It was awesome! Is something like an event where all freshie get to know their uni better and was given lots of free vouchers, discount card, freebies and much much more! Is more hype and cool than my school, I would say. The sport activities/ societies is amazing! They have extreme sports like surfing, wind surfing, wall climbing, parachuting, canoeing, pole dancing, paintball (I'm thinking of joining), lacrosse, squash and more!!!

My uni was more of the mainstream sports and is not really that active, except dodgeball. Though, I'm proud to say my uni was really good at dodgeball and won three years in a row. Eventhough I wasn't in the competition and I didn't win anything for them, I'll still say kudos!

I'll write in another post. Too long to read will bore a person. LOL


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Has anyone watched "Never Been Kissed" played by Drew Barrymore? Is about a journalist who got a second chance to enter her old high school as a research for a story. She was never been cool and hip.. until now. Those who haven't watched can get a glimpsed of the trailer here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d97O5zOBwcw

Okay, continue to me, my life is somewhat like hers. In high school all I really did was study and talk to a few friends who I can reached the nearest. I'm not close or good with those famous and cool and brilliant student. I'm more of having a few friends which I can talk but not exceptionally close like a best friend. As far as I'm concern, I don't have a best friend. Probably my trust issues or the way I was brought up.

Anyway, i'm not smart- a mediocre student who even fail her chemistry and physic subjects, not good at sports, join a few clubs just to waste my time and tried to mingle with some new friends but failed.

And of course, my love life. Zero. I've just recently read a distress 19 years-old girl posting about her not getting kissed. Guess I'm not the only one. However, I'm 21 (soon-to-be), and I've never dated any guy in my life. I do wonder at times, what have I lack or tried different approach and none of it works.

I think how does having a boyfriend feels like. The embrace, the caress, the kiss, the hugs and definitely the clutching of hands. I wonder how it feel to hold a guy's hand, the warmth of his hand filling up mine as we proudly show the world we are in a relationship.


Just a feeling that is in my bucket list. Kinda silly, right?

Signing off

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action speaks louder than words

I'm not complaining but honestly, why does everyone says something and never does it? Is this becoming a trend that people bullshit a lot? If you can't do it, then don't brag and gloat that you can. Is ridiculous and you're making yourself a laughing stock.  Unless you want to be an unpaid clown, then by all means, go ahead!

Stop saying, "I miss you" or "You can count on me' or "I'll be there" if you don't mean it. Said it and keep your promise. Or make an effort to really call someone instead of just saying. What's the point anyway? If you can do it, so can I!

However, my friend who came back from Australia from study, he said Malaysian does that a lot. Probably because we cheat and lie to people and make empty promises, so that's why everyone practice it.


OHEMGEE stop it already. It is fucking annoying!

i feel i'm talked to only when im needed

Signing off
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I'm just that girl....

who is so naive and innocent that I doesn't know how babies are made. I do know how they are form, from eggs to zygote to embryo and slowly forming a human body. But I do NOT know how conception was done, not literal because it wasn't taught in my high school.

It is consider a taboo here in Malaysia since it is an Asian country plus my parents are Asian, so they won't teach me.

I got to learn this when I was 19. Yup quite old to know such simple theory, right? And I learned this from my male friends, they were quite surprised that I wouldn't know this but it was normal since females know less of sex education than males does. Anyhoodle, I got a few tips from them and much more. Since then, I watch porn too, is not something I'm saying it proudly here but I swear many girls do watch it too. Why bother denying it and pretend dumb? I take it as an education which can't be taught in school.

Yes, I was that dumb and innocent. Slowly I gain knowledge. No, I did not apply it, if you're wondering. So, uhm, yea- way to end a diary post.

Signing off
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First off, I got a new haircut! Well, is only my fringe. The back of my hair is still the same length. is more of a Bieber hairstyle when he rise to fame.

So, the time have come and I'm going away for a year to J.O.E (Jolly Old England) for studies. I'm aesthetic and nervous at the same time. Is my first time studying overseas but I know I'll be fine because I''ve already stayed out of the house for 3 years. 

This is my final year and I really have to study smart and play hard. Packing is considered done, documentation- checked, payments and such- in progress. Well I guess I'm ready to go! I believe I'll be homesick for the first few days but I have to stay strong and embrace the cold air. Is autumn season, so I'll have to cuddle and keep myself warm!

I'm just wondering if I could get any friends. I'm an introvert and totally anti-social. Well not really, but my face does look fierce and not approachable. Many will think of me as a sensitive girl who will bite. Honestly, I won't, I just say what's on my mind. And I'm really as inquisitive as a mole. 

I'll sign off for now!
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