When flute meets piano

I once realised that I shouldn't take things for granted, I should appreciate the things I have right now. Recently, my friends and I went to pancake house before hitting the club. When we were chatting, one of the waitresses leaded a blind man to his seat. He was alone. Once settled down, he ordered a cup of black coffee. Just when he wanted to take his first sip, the beautiful melody of piano is heard. He then played the flute alongside the piano. They worked together spontaneously, without rehearsals. The taste of original.

The music he played touched my heart. Seriously. I believe you'll be touched if you were there. You'll be amazed by his talent. He can sing and play music although he can't see. He played with his heart. He sang with his heart. If only he can see. That was what I think at that time. But, if he does, will he be the same again? We clapped when he finished. Signs of telling him not giving up hope. We shouldn't take things for granted. We should be blessed of what we have right now.

my Graduation

Dreaming Out Loud

I am happy today. I submitted the Language assignment (honestly, I struggled for all the assignments throughout the semester, but I'm glad I did not too bad) to my lecturer with Miranda together. Suddenly another lecturer, Angela (um, she is another tutor but gives lecture together with my lecturer) came in cause apparently, she's been away from Uni for one month for conferences (I envy) so she kinda misses us. Haha. Anyways, she came in and Jonathan (my lecturer, he's a Dr. wey) told her that we're graduating this August and she was so surprised. Haha.I mean, she told us don't stop studying. We should be continuing.

Then, our conversation on assignment shifted to "future". Lol. They suggested Miranda and I to continue with Honours programme then apply the scholarship to do Phd. They added that they can help us if we need their help. Haha. They're the nicest lecturers le, really! Angela even said she could help me in getting contacts from the Malaysian side. I must have been a great student in the class eh? Lol! I kidding!

I like the feeling of being praised. No, I'm not showing off but the feeling is just unexplainable. Great! Honestly, I'm kind of "tired" with Uni's life. Haha. But on the other hand, I want to continue with it. Um, need to discuss with my family first.

Dreaming out loud =)

the end = the beginning

Feb 2009

Cyrus : Miranda, this is just the first week. Sigh. Can't wait for mid sem break =(
Miranda : Yes Cyrus, so many weeks to go =(

April 2009

Cyrus: Umi (I call Miranda by Umi), the mid sem break is here! Ahah, I'm off the Melbourne =)
Miranda : But we still have many weeks left =( Tonnes of assignemnts!
Cyrus : Oh yea. Stressed lah Miranda! Very stressed!

June 2009

Cyrus : Week 12 already Umi, final week. So fast eh?
Miranda: Yes, time flies.
Cyrus : Remember how we used to rant during the first few weeks?

It's so fast. Scarily fast. This semester is a challenging one. Put the environment changed aside, the total of work I need to complete is huge. Feeling stressed. But still need to go on with it, I don't really have a choice, do I? I'll not complain though, because this is what I've chosen. This is why I am here, I am determined =) Finally it's coming to an end. Four years of tertiary studies, countless of assignments and presentations. Stresses too They're all for good. I learned alot. I gained alot.

The big question is, where do I go next? Continuing Masters? I wish, I mean I'd love to have a Bachelor (Honours) but it's abit too late. Masters? It's way too expensive for now. So, work is the next possible choice. Gosh, hate working life! It needs so much commitment and I can't really have my own lil' sweet time. I'll be tied up with work, work, and work!

Working in Singapore is always one of my considerations cause I have relatives there, so the transition would be easier. Haha. My aunty is so happy when I told her my plan. She sounded so welcoming. Haha. So yea, Singapore. But I'd love to stay in KL too. I heart KL! I've to start everything again from scratch if I go to Singapore. Oh, since I'll be going to Hong Kong in December for probably two weeks, I'll try looking for a job too. As much as I heart KL, why must I limit myself to Malaysia only right? I'm still young, this is the perfect time where I explore new things. To gain more exposure, to gain more knowledge. I believe I can take another challenge. I'm determined (Teo, 2006). =)

Yea, now it's down to two assignments and a written exam (for my Japanese). Hopefully, I won't screw up in my last few assignments. Wish me luck in getting Ds and maybe HDs for this semester =)

got to go or not?

Well, do you think some people actually don't mean it when they say gtg on MSN? I was chatting with one of my good friends recently on MSN and when this friend said gtg cause needed to do something, i kindly replied bye and said sleep earlier. Surprisingly, this friend sent me a text message after that, saying why I said bye instead of chatting longer on MSN?

I was stuned.

Although I'm Willing

I heard this perfect emo Chinese song last year on radio station and to my surprise, the singer is a Malaysian. I like it because the lyrics is meaningful although I couldn't really get the meaning but yea, I like it.

"就算我们之间有什么问题

依然想念着你

虽然被放弃

虽然我愿意

就算我们之间有什么难题

黑夜我还想着你

心碎人孤寂

虽然我愿意

(心还想着你)"

Wu Jia Hui 伍家辉 - Sui Ran Wo Yuan Yi 虽然我愿意

quick update

It's been such a long time I didn't post any entry. Million apologies. Have been very very busy with uni lately, especially when the semester is ending in few weeks' time. Countless pages of workbook, words for assignments, readings to be read. Everything is so stuffed up. Never felt like this before, this stressed up. I guess because this is my final semester, it determines everything. My CGPA hasn't been shining since I started my degree with UniSA. I wonder why. So yeah, I'm working extra hard this semester because it's the last chance for me to pull it up higher.

Well, luckily lecturers are nice to me, and my grades for assignments and presentations are at satisfactory level =) I think the lecturers back in Taylor's are more strict when it comes to marking. Haha. Um, still have a few more assignments to go but they're all important ones. About 10,000 words! Sigh. I will survive and make it there on August 4th, my big day. Graduation Ceremony.

I've been here for more than three months and I must admit that my cooking skill has improved tremendously! Haha! look at the pictures below. They're so yummylicious!

- homemade cream puff

- strawberry sweet&sour chicken

-chicken&veg curry

- honey baked chicken

- chicken soup

- with Ms. Adeline and Mr. Phua from Taylor's

April 5: Daylight Saving Day

Dear all,



The time difference between Malaysia and Adelaide is 1 1/2 hours from now onwards.

shop till you drop

I have quite a few friends started their shopping blogs lately. Girls' money really easy to earn eh? Alright, let's see what we have in store, haha.

Fruit Punch Closet

Rainbow Closet


M.E.S Closet

and this all time favourtie Clothes Ville (but in business for quite long eh =p)

Girls, try to flash out my name (Cheng Han/ Cyrus) and see whether you can get discount. Haha!

what i miss?

Ever since I'm here, one thing I miss most is the food. Haha. Malaysian food is the best!

the penang retaurant, i tried the laksa

some double chocolate pancake, haha, can't remember the name

i still think paddington pancake house nicer though

fried rice+popiah+'satay'+dim sim (dim sum)

my first time making french toast

Erm, my first french toast didn't taste that bad but it was quite different from the normal one. Haha. Nevermind, still edible mah.

when things get complicated

Everything is progressing so fast with assignments due, homeworks due, workbook due, presentation due, and the list just goes on. I know, this is the Uni life. I accept it, but just wanna rant. I really can't wait for my mid semester break which commences on April 11 and it lasts for two weeks! Ahah! Well, I have a fantastic plan for myself already. Not in the mood to elaborate further now, maybe the next post.

When you're feeling sleepy or hungry in the middle of the night or doing the-ending-assignments, what comes to your mind?

CHOCOLATES!!!

(that's in my mind)

The ones that I bought so far. Lolz. They were on special promos ok, 2 for 6 AUD (approximately RM 7.23 each) but it's still cheaper in Malaysia I think. Oh, the Cadbury Picnic was 0.90 AUD each. I regretted that I did not buy more to stock up. Lolz.

first month

Without realising, it's been almost one month I'm here in Adelaide. Time flies. Classes are pretty interesting so far, and assignments are coming in already. Did I mention readers as well? Readers are like extra notes that I have to read for that particular course. Adelaide is a good place to study because there isn't much entertainment in the city, unlike Melbourne or back home in KL. That motivates me to study. Haha.

Miss those times back in Taylor's with my fellow classmates. Although our group is not big but we're loud. Thanks to Cyndy. Hehehehehehe! It takes time to mix around with the locals here, not that Asians like to mix with Asians but it's not easy to blend with the local students.

I really want to get a job a.s.a.p.. Have applied three so far and going to apply another one tomorrow.

from Firle ro Tranmere

My new house in Tranmere. As you all can see, opposite my house is a fast food restaurant called Hungry Jack's (it's Burger King) and there are banks, supermarkets, restaurants, pharmacy, etc. Quite convenient cause the bus stop is just right opposite as well. Domino's pizza and Red Rooster (another fast food) also just right beside my house.

seeing double

Let's talk about the lifestyle in Adelaide. I kind of like the Aussie lifestyle because people here are very much educated (by educated I mean civilised) and everything here just seems well-organised. I especially like Adelaide because the government here is going to ban the usage of plastic bags! Thumbs up! I'm seriously amazed by the people here cause they'll use their own bags when they shop for groceries. How I wish Malaysians can do the same thing?

The living expenses in Adelaide is lower compared to KL. Owning a car is so easy cause the cars here are so cheap eventhough Australia produced their own cars called Holden (I think). A Toyota Yaris costs about 16,000 AUD, in Malaysia is like RM 90,000++. Ohh, I saw Proton cars too. What a surprise! Hehe.

If only I work harder to earn money, I can afford to buy many things. Planne to apply some jobs but damn, I'm so lazy to work!

life after 5ive

Somehow getting used to the lifestyle here where I can't really hang out after 5pm because most of the shops close at 5pm (even during the weekends). I miss Pavilion KL. I miss mamak stalls. I miss my yum-cha sessions late at night. During summer time, there's this daylight saving time (or something like that). Basically it means the daylight is longer than night time, hence although it is 8 at night the sky is still as bright as 6pm but during winter season, the night time is longer. My friends told me the sky is dark after 4/5 pm (I have class till 7pm le!).

The people here (locals) are quite friendly and polite but there are some quite racists also. Come on, you can tell by the look in the eyes and the way they speak. But like I care?

Oh, did I mention anything about my class? It is starting on March 9, 2009! Oh-My-God! March 9th! If only I knew earlier, I won't be flying here so early. Sigh, nevermind. I'm here earlier for the orientation tomorrow. It better be a worthy orientation to be attended.

A for Adelaide

A new life has begun,
A new chapter is being written,
A new experience is awaiting for me

All in the A, Australia's Adelaide.



All in all, I will never be proud (arrogant) when I am back to Malaysia. I will never change. Even if I do, it is for good but definitely not my attitude.

i will survive

I never felt like this before

No matter what, I believe I will survive.

Happy 'Niu' Year

Everything's been set and done for this Ox-picious Chinese New Year. Although Chinese New Year is never the same for me since 2007 but this year onwards, I can 'officially' celebrate it. Why? Don't ask me, it's some tradition that you can't really celebrate for three years (chinese calendar) if anyone in your family passed away. Ever since my mum is not here, I'll feel kinda sad during festive seasons. Remember three years ago, she was hospitalised during Chinese New Year, she even had to be in hospital during reunion night dinner. That year was the worst for me cause I can understand her feeling that time, but my dad and siblings went to hospital to accompany her right after our reunion dinner.

Miss her.

Sorry for spoiling the CNY mood cause suddenly very emo. By the way, I am here to wish you guys Happy Chinese New Year ya! Have a good one this year!

the moments: Bandung & Jakarta

As promised, I'm actually lazy to upload so many pictures (well, you guys should have expected. lolz). So, here it is, the video of my wonderful trip to Bandung and Jakarta.

hot N cold

" You're hot then you're cold

You're yes then you're no

You're in and you're out

You're up and you're down "

(Hot n Cold, Katy Perry)

a sincere apology

Dear readers,

I truly apologise because I abandoned my blog for quite some time. I'll try to update it more often ok? Erm, there are many things happened lately. Happy ones. Sad ones. Dissapointed ones. All mixed together. But I am handling them very well. Sometimes I am really quite proud of myself cause I am able to solve so many problems. Whatever it is, I believe I can brave through it. Well, the worst moment also I survived. Nothing else can stop me down. Nothing.

I promise to you guys that pictures from my Bandung, Jakarta, and Bangkok trip will be uploaded soon ok?