What has been going on lately.

I cant take any of these flakes across my used-to-be smooth & soft face skin.

Dang. As if I really had that perfect skin before. (Rolls eyes) And no, I do not have those flakes peeling. I was just kidding.

But I knew that my complexion was wearing out. As in, I looked really haggard and dry. Hence, in order to save my 'beautiful' skin, I have decided to pamper myself with these products. I'm not going to let 4 years of Architecture turn me into an old looking lady.

I'd rather spend some money on these to maintain my beauty. Vanity rules again.

Ignore the Listerine and Lactacyd. Those are for some other parts of the body. Haha.

I've also attended an Architecture exhibition at KLCC few days ago. It was pretty interesting. These was one of the display items.

Outside the convention hall.

I can get abit playful when it comes to lecture. I love to spot people sleeping and take pictures of them. Especially if I knew them really well.


I'm such a good student because I simply love to smile throughout the lecture. Pfft. As if. (coughs)

One of the days, I went off to Mcd with my course mates, senior and Andrew. Something really random. I love to chew styrofoam cups.

Ahmmm!

Proud of my work.

Andrew didnt have the problem carrying the A2 paper. (Angeline)

Our construction studies model.
Still in progress.

Eric and his randomness. Rawr.

One of the ways to destress.

Haha!! Lastly, Andrew became part of the Ulu family. Wth. Uga uga.

Sketch of the week: Architecture Human beings.

Till here then. Will be sleeping now. Making up for those late nights.

Over the past one week

This post shall be a like a Jigsaw with different pieces fitted together. Basically, just keeping my blog up to date with different events happening over the past one week.

Well, first thing i want to bring up is.. Andrew has finally arrived Malaysia. Whee. After a year! =) Of course, I was the tour guide. Brought him around. But I feel that I havent been that much of a good tour guide because, I have been so busy with my work....

Welcome to Asia my Ang-moh Friend!! =)

Anyways, something a girl should face for wearing heels too long.

Smart. Blister popped. It was pretty painful.

I don't see why a girl has to accept this fact. Well, I bit my tongue while I was having lunch with Andrew. How stupid.

I never realized until I felt that sting-y feeling. Next thing I knew was that I had a bloody tongue.

Ouch~

Let's move onto the topic of my architecture life. Shall we? Pfft. This was the night that I stayed over at my senior's place to do the construction project.


Plaster needed for our foundation system.

I worked till 4.30 am. Had to wake up at 7.30am with my fellow group mates, in order to attend the 8am Lecture. The interesting thing was.. We wore our sleeping clothes to the lecture theatre. It was super gay and memper-sia-soi-kan. Also, most of us slept throughout the lecture. Sometimes, I wonder.. Why did we even bother going? I guess, merely for the sake of attendance. Lol.

Here comes the greatest part, that night, I had to work on 11 sketches!! Although I have done a few, but it's still very time consuming to sketch the remaining ones. Here's one of those things that kept me up..

Joy. I worked throughout the entire night and never slept. To be specific, I completed the sketches at about 8.30am (btw, class was at 8am). So yea. You can imagine. It was really bad. I felt so tired. Physically and mentally exhausted. Thanks to the make up. I've managed to cover up my terrible dark eye rings. Next thing I did was, walking into the class like a zombie. I've also realized that when I'm weary, I tend to have a slow stimuli to the environment. My response was darn slow that day.

Eric had his morning sinus..

*Poses teo-chew-nang style* (inside joke)

Moving on to today. =) Yay! Here comes the weekend!

Went off to Mcdonald's with my friends for lunch.


Then, went swimming in the evening. It was really fun. =) And dinner till 10.30pm. Talked too much. Lol.

After dinner, roughly 10.47pm. As there were no cars, this is what we did on the road..

Jobless people.

We are so original.

Normally I won't be doing this because I simply have the sense of embarrassment. Except today, (gulps).. I shall show you my lovable room.

Presenting my study table...

Yes. Mine is the one on the right. Notice that my tissue box has to cross the boundary.

Constrasting huh?

Now.. check out my room mate's bed. =)

Of course, how can you miss out mine. Oh! because I'm just so proud of it! (coughs) pfft.

Don't blame me k. I've been so occupied with assignments and I barely had any time to clean up. When I have the time, my energy would have already dried out.

What more.. The mess elevated when Suevy (left) came crashing into my room. Going through my wardrobe and trying on my clothes. Lol.

I LOVE MY BED. Please don't comment. I shall sleep on the pile of my BelovedS.

Anyways, off to bed now. (Yawns) Wanna know how I look like now?

-Pimply
-Dark eye rings
-Eye bags
-Stress lines
-Dry skin etc etc...

A picture speaks a thousand words...

Hah! You think I would actually let you see how bad I look? Nah.. I shall still pose and pick the bestest picture. =D Love me because I will graduate as a Haggard Old lady after these 4 years of Architorture. Or is it Archiventure? (Laughs)

Quote from my cousin, Kim: 'I love torture. I love Law (Architecture)' ;)

Overworked

Why am I not surprised of NOT having an off weekend this time? (Scoffs)

I knew if there wasn't much work on Monday, I would most likely be free during the weekend. As design studies on Mon tends to give the heaviest workload.

Before I could even shout, 'I'm free!', there comes another set of exercises to be handed in.

Enjoy reading this list of assignments to be handed in by next week:
- Design studies: A2 Sketch of Individual Model (Due Mon)
- Construction Studies: Foundation system of House Model (Due Wed)
- Communication & Drafting: 11 pieces of A3 Sketches on Tone and Texture (Due Thurs)
- Introduction to Structure: A report of more than 10 pages worth of information and drawings (Due Thurs)

I better hit the sack now.

I need my Sanity.

Lights the fire within

I knew I had the rights to rejoice when the 3D model came to completion.


But I guess the lecturers wouldn't let me stay in this comfort zone of completion for long.

Because.. Our following task was to sketch our respective models on 2 pieces of A2 size papers.

I didn't feel that I was walking alone in the dark as most of my course mates stayed up that night too, completing these 2 'freakazoids'. Hah! I'm just kidding. These sketches aren't that bad. Just a little too soon to be handed in in such a short period of time.

I stayed up since 6pm on Sunday and came to my 'second' completion at 6.15am the following day. So here's it.. My sketches on 2D and 3D drawings.

First A2 paper.
Explaination:

-The 2D drawing is basically the plan of my model. (Top view) which consists of 3 categories (ie. Symmetry, Axis & Rhythm) from the Ordering principles.
- 3D drawing drawn exact to the live model.

Such drawing was impossible to be achieved without the aid of construction lines because everything had to be hand drawn and the ruler should be placed out of sight.

Details were also compulsory to be expressed not only on the modelling board but on paper too.

Second A2 paper.
Explaination: Shadow casting.

Artificial light was unacceptable.
We could only make use of sunlight due to it's large projection of light rays from above which is believed to cast out solid shadows.

Of course, such shadows were retained with the help of the camera. All we had to do was sketch from the pictures. (Which isn't advisable by the lectureres).

Yea. As if I would sit under the hot sun during the day. (Laughs)

Shadow casting from the first angle.

And the second angle.

My lecturers needed me to upgrade abit on the shadow and darkening of the lines. I'm glad that I wasn't asked to redo. Still, honestly I think I would do so for the Second A2 drawing because I simply don't feel satisfied with it yet.

I knew I didn't do my best for the second drawing because, I was rushing throughout during sketching. As it was like.. 3am. O.O I knew I was incapable of taking my sweet time, drawing every single detail neatly because if I did, I wouldn't be able to complete it.

Undeniably, it was hard to have such determination to stay up because my nice and cozy bed was just next to my study table. How helpful and tempting huh.

Of course, in the end, I did think of the consequences I would face if I slacked.

Lastly, here's a song which you must listen because it does help me get through hard times. I listened to Lights the fire within that night and it did drive me to press on.

Have no fear when darkness falls
'cause there's a light that shines within us all
although this world can turn so cold
when we reach inside we find our warmth

'cause there's a flame that burns in every heart
and it's the will we have that lights the spark

[chorus]

once in every lifetime there's a chance to stand apart
we can show the world our very best reveal what's in our heart

so the story goes and glory never will end

inspiration lights the fire within

and if we fall we won't stay down
we will get back up and use the strength we've found
and we will rise like champions
every obstacle we'll overcome

[repeat chorus]

and if we just stay strong
then our hearts will move us on

[repeat chorus]

each heart there burns desire
inspiration lights the fire within

Music has the power to impact the behaviours of our lives. Hence, it is always wise to choose the right kind of music for your inner man. =) Till here then. Cheerio~

Extremely Disturbed

Look, what I'm trying to bring up here isn't suppose to sound racist or have anything to do with any racial interaction issues. Instead, I am merely emphasizing on the dilemma of the matter.

Earlier on after service at church, I was planning to take away lunch from the cafeteria. I didn't notice much about the surroundings until this 25 year old Nigerian guy came up to me and initated a conversation. Of course, on fair grounds, I would definitely not be rude and just interact with whatever he was saying. Although it was hard to understand. Nevertheless, I still tried to listen.

After paying for my own lunch, he invited me to join him and his friends at a table nearby. Initially, I assumed such approach to be pretty harmless. Hence, I went there with an open mind, sat down and mingled around.

Slowly, I started to realize that I felt uncomfortable. The feeling went intense after a few seconds. He was being too pushy. Demanding for answers to his questions within like, What?? 5 minutes?!! I felt that it was too much for an acquaintance to know.

He blurted out sentences about getting together and marrying him. ?!?!? Somewhere along the line. I felt really appalled and repulsed. I wouldn't mind if he was kidding but he sounded so solemn and was literally demanding for my number and insisting on visiting me. I had the urge of telling him that I wasn't comfortable giving him my number. That includes, hanging out with him and what more.. Marrying him. What the Hell.

Due to his persistence, and the tension I was getting, I couldn't help but gave him my stupid phone number. In my mind, I was practically wailing for help from my friend Audrey and at the same time giving him a frozen and forceful smile.

When Audrey saw me, she quickly called for my name and asked me to leave. I was relieved. Finally, Audrey came. Obligated, I bid goodbye to this guy. Here's the worst part, before I stood up and was about to leave, he grabbed my hand which was resting on my lap, from under the table! I was seriously stunned and shocked. At that point, I felt like crying because the grab wasn't a casual-friendly one. Instead, it was more like a grasp with deep meaning swirling within. That was what made me felt extremely disturbed.

As I was wearing a short skirt, when I stood up, he went staring (without guilt) at my legs. I was really... Speechless. Felt so upset and quickly left the scene.

When I got into the car with Audrey (who was fetching me back), I was too shocked to speak. My lips couldn't utter any words. Audrey knew it and told me that in future, I should reject straight in such guys' faces. She said, she will let the pastor of the church who deals with Nigerians know about this case.

Although it was only a 5 minutes interaction with the guy, till now, I still cant get over with the shock. I am feeling very disturbed.

Daddy's day.

It's a special occasion and I wish to spend this really important day with my dad. Unfortunately, it's impossible because I'm overseas.

Firstly, before I start, I want to thank god, my Heavenly Father for giving me someone so special.

Happy Father's day Daddy!! =)

And also wishing Happy Daddy's day to all the great fathers in the world!!
Y'all have been the Best! =)
May God bless you all abundantly!

Ulu Night

Assignments.. Models.. Report.. Work.. Tests.. Late Nights..

More Assignments.. Ugh!

Anyways, it's a thursday night. Means weekend for us. We do deserve a time out from all these stress causing factors.

Hence, we thought it's about time to officially start our Waxing and Masking day that night.

We started off waxing our calves. Slowly, our thighs.. then.. arms. Twice removed for me. (laughs).

It's not really wise to take pictures of ourselves waxing because we are so not proud of our Hair. Sometimes I wonder why girls have so much hair on the 'non-compulsory' areas?

Probably too much testosterone from our dads. Pfft.

We love to Veet!

Because it smoothens our skin. Rrrr~~

Life would be so dull without food. No doubt. Like it or not. You just have to agree with it.

It's in the middle of the night, and you will see us carrying our groceries and junkfood to the room. Pigging.

Jamming up Alice & Angeline's room with Food.

JL with her mug of milo and noodles.

The great thing about us is.. We are so willing to share each other's food no matter how disgusting we presented ourselves to the food.

mam mam!!

Getting repulsed with one another is definitely not found in our dictionary.

Shveet.

I brought up my tray of eggs.

Rice cooker, cooking oil... of course.

Yes. It is possible to fry eggs using the rice cooker.

Thank me for being the chef of the night. Everyone liked my fried eggs. HAH!

Here's another theory you should comprehend. After a hearty meal, it's impossible for us to stick to the idea of cleaning up because normally, we would be all bloated and lazy to do so.

I just said we were lazy to clean up.

Of course, when it comes to beautifying ourselves, that's another story. (grins)

Here comes the dynamic title of the post..

We love to Shiseido!

Probably too much of Ulu and Kampong talks among ourselves, we felt freaking Ulu.

Black mud and a lil coconut tree on the head presents the cutest looking Ulu girl. (Ulu No. 3)

Ulu No. 2 loves her broom.

Uga! Uga! Uga!

The Ulu ulu family.

Ulu no. 3 stole my broom. Pfft.

Threat (Ulu No. 2) detected by Ulu No. 3.

We also made our very own Ulu family video.

Feel free to learn & understand our culture and custom. ;)

Energetic bunch of Ulu-s at 2am.

And a weird green alien in the background. pfft.

After Shiseido-ing, we remained in the room, chit chatting till 330am. Watching the stupid video we made that night. (laughs)

No more Ulu No. 2.

More to a siao cha-bo with a yellow soft toy.