not just about the mangos...

Campus was looking a whole lot like home today. The gorgeous weather brought warmth everywhere while the indian summer sunlight carved through every nook and cranny of the campus, leaving a certain glint, and sparkle, to be reckon with. It's my fourth and final year from yesterday onwards. Compared with last year, we are somewhat more comfortable, chilled, and familiar with our surroundings, the people, and the culture. From when the juniors came I watched them learn to crawl, urged on by many supportive "parents", till they learned to take baby steps. They stumbled a few times along the way, with unfamiliar faux pax, but with exceptional curiosity and yearnings. It reminded a lot of ourselves.

It's nice to just sit back and just watch how they handle and enjoy their third year. It would be interesting whether they will end up like us.

life's a rhapsody

August rushed through this year. It's the dawn of September. The rustling of the leaves is evident now. I shiver as the wind ripped through my summer coat. Would I have to bid farewell to Summer so soon? Too soon. I shuddered and bit my tongue. I licked my dry lips. The howling of the wind left me mustering COURAGE to fight. I listened and fell deep into the music I was listening on my iPod. They seemed to be in a harmonious symphony with the voices of nature around. I lowered the volume and the two seemed more coherent. Soon, the leaves would come falling, calling on to Autumn.

P/s. Okay.. so this is my ear --> 3. Now what is annoying is that, I got this . in my 3. So this . irritates my ear so badly till the point I am getting a headache. Hope it goes away soon. Take care peeps.

fuzzin' side

It's only been a few days since I last do something; I mean actually doing something besides settling my future. What else can one do besides all the blah-dee-blahblahs of movie marathons and cyber-surfing? I know I won't be able to survive like this. It's always draining this way... depressing-much...

By the way, it's getting cold where I am now.. again. [Apparently it's the coldest summer in nearly 20 years (13.63C) compared to 1993's 13.39C.] But I can't wait for the first snow this year :) Oh. And today marks one year since I came to Nottingham. To celebrate the occasion (LOL-nesome-ness), I had some tiramisu (Yum), while I lie like a couch potato with my hoody over my head. I look like a stereotypical bachelor - messy rooms, lazzzyy, unwashed dishes, lying around with my laptop, staring like an idiot..

But this is bliss.. some time on my own :) Today I can live like this... tomorrow time to stop procrastinating and do a bit of cleaning and perhaps a little bit of jogging.

Cheers =)

P/s Happiness is found deep down in our hearts, either they are glowing like a warm furnace, or they have yet to be unveiled, like a handful of dirty charcoal. Find it. I don't know how you would do it, but what I would do is fearlessly look up to the heavens. Somewhere out there, waiting for you, is happiness. You can find it...

Don't throw the dirty charcoal away...

Hope you find your eternal bliss x

post-christmas

Omgosh.. everything is so cheap... okay la.. a bit disappointed with some of the sales in Oxford Street, London. But I guess that's the only way they can get rid of the old stocks. I wished they would have sales for some of the new stuffs though.

On the hindsight, if you look carefully, you may uncover some gems that would suit you. It may be less popular, not the sale-able kind, but somehow it can work, and you can make it your own.

Also, things in supermarket is really cheap!! Picture this, from a 12 pounds salmon to 2.50! How's that for a 80% discount! Anyway, Tesco has been super generous to us today. Somehow, I picked a blur cashier, and yeah, she missed out on a couple of things :p I guess she was still in the giving mood :) :)

Oh.. and somehow I think I can see the silver lining in the cloudy/foggy days we have been having recently :) At least it keeps the place slightly milder here. Surprisingly, if it's sunnier, it could be colder around here.



P/s why is there a need to declare a public holiday for winning just one game. It isn't like we made a huge leap towards winning the world cup >.<

stay

I love this place

But it's haunted without you

snowmen

It has been snowing and snowmen have been popping up from lawns and yards of every home around the neighbourhood. They come in all shapes and sizes. Some look like these....

Chunky snowman... like those being the subject of target practice.

Fat and round... perfect and ideal snowman

Amateurs make snowmen looking like ghosts!

oh my sunshine

FML.. I slept at 6am on Tuesday morning.. and woke up at 2.30pm. And at 2.30pm, it was nearly dark.

I slept when it was dark, and woke up when it was barely bright. FML. Who took my sunshine while I was snoozing?

It will get worse I think. Sunset could be as early 3pm i think.

Here's hoping, wherever you are, enjoy your sunlight!

tips to stay warm this winter part I

It's early November, and I can say that it has been FRRRRREEEZIING! For four days, the temperature has remained as a single digit. It serves to remind us, that, the temperature will dive dovetail from now onwards. As I type this post, the heater is blazing on my left, while the right side of my face is cold as ice (well not quite... 6 Celcius). I could raise both my eyebrows (not a flirt-move by the way), and it would seem like I am accentuating irony. I could smile, and it would seem crooked, like the grin of Two-Face himself. But that's scary.. So I shall digress... well more like the moon.

Anyway, the point is, we need to keep ourselves warm. Here are some of my tips:

1. Wear a cap; if not a hoodie. We lose a lot of body through our head (25% - 75%)! So, why not look cool this winter, and don that beret you have been hiding in your closet! I know I would... especially to a certain ADD class.

2. Wear something insulated with down feathers! My mom just couriered one to me; and it has helped me stay warm the last couple of days. Thanks mom! Down feathers are the soft fluffy feathers from birds. It's one of the best insulators around. One drawback though, if your down feathers gets wet, you won't be able to fly anymore it will become flat, and loses its ability to insulate. So wear it with....

3. Polar fleece or wool! Both can still insulate well, even though you get wet in this wretched weather!

4. Well, the idea is also not to get wet, so get a proper umbrella. Like mine :D Solid even in the windiest of days! *Touches wood* If you get wet, you get cold faster. That's the general rule of thumb.

5. Speaking of thumbs, wear a pair of gloves! Being waterproof helps... I mean the gloves; not YOU. I know you are.

In conclusion, wear thin natural fibre clothings; like cotton or wool. They trap heat easily rather than thick bulky materials. Scarf and socks are a big help. If you are looking to buy some more jackets; I would like to share this tip my friend taught me... blow through the material, does it stop convection? (windbreaker) Keep that in mind when you shop. Oh and buy colours which can soak up the magnificent sun rays :D You know what they are ;)

If you have boots; then good for you! My shoes is falling apart, and sometimes, I can feel my socks a bit soggy when I step on puddles. Perhaps it's time to get a pair of waterproof boots.

Also eat right, keep warm. Potatoes... veg... meat... fish... eggs... basically proteins. Basically a balance diet should be fine. And fine cup of hot drink :) *Slurps* What I do is keep a flask of hot water by my bedside. So when I wake up... yay! Instant warmth from a cup!

Other things you may want:

1. Vitamins. I was taking Vitamin C with Zinc; for immune system. Now I put myself on the multi-vits... giving priorities on Vitamin B... to boost my energy. You can take either or... or alternately.

2. Stock up with can foods (like soups) for the winter. Or... hmm.. instant noodles. A bit of each, since neither are that beneficial. I keep stocks of cookies. Unfortunately my milo stock s dwindling. Please let my parcel arrive soon! :(

3. Above all, drink plenty of water. Water is the elixir of life. It helps in metabolism of food. Then you will feel warm.

4. Carry some brunch bars around; like my Cadbury ones I buy from BM Bargain at Beeston Bus Station. Only 1 Pound for 6 bars. Good deal! Or if you like, nuts and raisins from Holland and Barrett; or free chocolates from Hotel Chocolat at Broadmarsh! :p

5. Final tip, just move around. Exercise! Burn some rubber flubber around that belly. Push ups, weight lifting, brisk walking... whatever helps for you. Don't sit statically too long... Which reminds me.... I need to wash the toilet now! See ya!

Stay warm! :D

okay enough

Omgosh... this page really exist.... and I found my lecturer there.

Okay... I need to stop my habit of looking every single thing up on the internet...

Got better things to do...

Btw.. it's really cold.. 2 celcius.. gosh.. I need more warm clothings.......

into the door

In a little town of Nottingham, that's where I will be in the next 2 years... perhaps more? Rain; of drizzle kind are a common coming. A brolly (umbrella) in a bag is a really good idea. A coat; preferably something waterproof which can keep you warm is a fantastic idea.

Nottingham, a city of history; of Sherwood forest, Maid Marian, and Robin Hood. The art of 'stealing from the rich and giving to the poor' thankfully (or not?) does not occur. When we will be sleeping; the droning sound of little pat-o-pat outside helps us drown further into sleep.

If we are out in this sort of weather, people like me may be tempted to use the umbrella. Locals; more often than not; choose to battle against the annoying-shiver-inducing droplets. The use of an umbrella basically labels yourself as an outsider... somewhat so. But at least it would keep me dry.

But....


I wondered, I contemplated; and I was curious; to be part of this country, I would need to blend in. So, on the next occasion; the umbrella and I would switch position. I will instead take the drops while shielding the umbrella. I shall be wet; and my umbrella shall remain bone dry.

Perhaps, in the coming weeks, I would start not to take notice of the rain anymore. I would see things differently, with a new set of 'eyes'.