Description:
Early Summer in London ~.. Hello!.. Chichele Road.. Takda Internet Connection .....
Contents:
Early Summer in London ~
Not that I don't want to blog frequently just that I need a proper Internet connection to go online. Uploading the pictures alone took me more than half an hour T_T How to blog like that?
Anyway, London's weather has been really good since last week, it can goes up to at least 25 degree celcius? I feel like flying coz I can finally wear my short sleeves without piling on layers of clothing.
Most importantly, everyone is in good mood because of the weather. Weather can really influence one's emotion. Can you imagine there was no Summer in UK last year? That must be really depressing -_-.
Since the weather is really nice, We decided to strolled towards the park near our place - Gladstone Park. I can feel the breeze and warm sunshine on my skin (so poetic -_-). Not too cold nor too scorching, it's just nice for me to roll on the grass and take a nap T_T. Too bad I didn't bring my pillow and mat -_-.
One thing I like about London (there's finally one thing I like about London T_T!) is the Park. There are many parks in London that are well maintained and of course beautiful~ You can roll on the grass, lean against the tree hugging your loved one, no mosquitoes, you can have picnics & etc. Just imagine doing the same things in Malaysia? I am sure you will roll on dog poos instead of the grass and by spending more than an hour in the park your blood will be sucked dry by the mosquitoes not to mention also the security in the parks -_-.
So beautiful ~ I managed to capture a picture with a lady taking her bath!!! (dream on la, do you really think that's a real person? wahahaha). Please forgive my childishness -_-
Pretty flowers. It was nice lying on the grass but when I came home I realised I was being bitten by insect. Plus the area is a sensitive area T_T It's swollen now and I am so worried T_T.
So relaxing (just too bad we have to work the next day, don't think about it, don't think about it ... self-hypnotizing)
Not many photos taken because none of us bring our camera except Fei who brought a camera without the memory card T_T. All photos above taken with camera phone. Pardon the not-so-good-quality photos. Did I mention we had ice-cream also? It was really a relaxing day ~ I wish there will be more to come. P.S. Just checked weather forecast - it will turn cold again on Thursday...sigh. 
Hello!
There's still no Internet connection at home. How do I blog now? I am using wireless so ... you guess the rest...lol.
Work has been busy since I came back from the Bank Holiday. I am alright with a busy schedule coz time pass faster. It's just that some ppl and some things bring me down and I am quite demotivated. I know I shouldn't feel that way but I can't help to be disappointed after all I've done. I go all out to help and support others but it seems pointless when no one appreciates it.
I think I am having writer's block coz I can't seem to pen down my thoughts properly. There are pieces here and there. Or should I blog randomly =>
- I've killed more than 10 cockroaches within 2 days. My new flat is fine but there are way too many small cockroaches in the kitchen and I still can't think of an effective way to get rid of them.
- I just came back from Paris. It was soooooo sunny! I know London is sunny as well but it was way hotter than London - I actually sweat a lot in Paris. I wouldn't say Paris impress me a lot, there are only 2 places I feel like visiting again - Eiffel Tower & Seine River. I hope the next time I will be going there with my partner T_T I wana hug and kiss my partner next to the Seine River T_____T
- I am actually quite broke now. Spent too much on the Paris trip (by the way, it's really an expensive city T_T) .
- I wana get rid of my tummy so that I can wear bikini T_T
- I am considering to get a pair of sandals since it is summer now. On 2nd thought, should I get it coz I am not sure how long will summer lasts -_-?
It seems like I don't have many random stuffs to write also -___- My life is boring, ain't it? I know I am really back logging for my travel entries but I promise I will blog about them once I got my Internet connection T_T
My brain is not functioning well now ... so that's it for now~
Oh~ ParisSs~
~Once you accept the fact that you're not perfect, then you develop some confidence - Rosalynn Carter~
Chichele Road
Farewell to the tiny room at St Pauls Avenue. Goodbye to the always "happening" OZ housemates. Leaving behind those tiny creatures - beg bugs -_-. I am saying hello to our new flat at Chichele Road !
After all we have been through we can finally move out from the house with 11 rooms and more than 15 housemates. All the unwashed dishes in the kitchen, unwashed jeans & dirty underwear hanging in the shared bathroom, shoes & clothes that scattered everywhere on the floor, housemates that always booze & party & etc etc. If you are looking for a place to stay in London, never ever go for accom*modation Lon*donn. Why? The beg bug drama alone is enough to stop you from living in the house T___T
Anyway, the new flat is 3 times (or more?) larger than our previous room in St Pauls. At least, 3 of us don't have to stay in the same tiny room anymore. Pictures time!
The room for 2 pretty girls *cough* not women *cough*
Taken with another camera mode
Lounge/Reception or what ever you call it
Kitchen - with Oven, Microwave, Washing Machine (eh, y in the kitchen -_-) ... can't ask for more. Except that, we have some extra housemates - cockroaches -.-
The guy's room. I like the wooden floor.
Bathroom - I fell down once in the bath tub coz it was too slippery and I still have the blue black on my left leg T_T. Week before that I twisted my ankle also T_T
Last but not least ~
 I know you miss me ... wahahaha P.S. I am counghing and having flu now. 2 days before I go for another trip, so sad case. I hope I can get better by then T_T P.S. Have you received my postcard?
~I think I've discovered the secret of life - you just hang around until you get used to it. - Charles Schulz~
Takda Internet Connection ...
I won't be updating as frequently as last time (not like I always do -______-) coz there's no Internet connection at my current place. I am now blogging from work and I have to do it surreptitiously.
No pictures coz I can't even plug my USB to my PC - it just doesn't allow me to do so T_T I know I know beri sad right.
Sorry, if I didn't reply ur msn messages, blog comments, facebook msgs and emails - I am really not in the mood (sounds so arrogant right hmmm...) in other words, I am very very down at the moment. I just need some time to get over this ... although I doubt I will be able to make it ...
Geramnya!
I've been receiving emails from different ppl asking me questions about Working Holiday Maker. I wouldn't mind at all and I am happy to help but when you were being asked the same question for more than 10 times, wouldn't you be annoyed? Plus, you can find most of the answers from the vfs website. (but of course, if you are my friend, I won't mind at all...wahahahaha *hint* - at least introduce yourself first, before bombarding me with lotsa questions!)
The most frequently asked questions:
1) How much should I bring? I have X amount of money is that enough?
I've answered this X amount of times and I believe it's being stated clearly on the website - as long as the money you have is enough to sustain all your expenses in UK for the first 2 months. I can only tell you the rough expenses in London but if you are looking to go somewhere else, you will really have do some research yourself.
2) I am working as XXX in Malaysia/ I have X years working experience in X field, do you think I can get a job in UK?
Do I look like a recruitment consultant? I can answer you if you ask me about my working field but not like I have worked in different fields in UK. How am I supposed to know? A guy used to asked me about being a butler in UK! I don't even know there's such a job position (forgive me if I am that shallow). Please please, go to all the job sites I have stated in my past entries and do some research!
3) What do you think about those mat sallehs, do they look down on Malaysians -_-?
This is a sensitive question related to discrimination. If I say yes (of course not all of them), will that stop you from coming to UK? If no, then I am lying to you (sure got one la, everywhere in the world is the same). Big cities like London, Birmingham & etc, they are multicultural so I don't think you will encounter this issue. If you are going to small towns, it really depends on your luck. BUT, seriously does this really matter? If you are determined enough, I don't find any reason that should stop you from coming here.
4) Where should I stay?
HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO ANSWER YOU THIS? Tell me! You are asking a complete stranger where you should stay in UK. UK is so big! Do have some considerations first or at least give me a few options so I can give you some advises based on what I know. Whether you have a relative here or what's your budget and what do you prefer? If you just ask me like that, it's like giving me an essay topic and expecting me to elaborate...duh!
5) My XX is gonna sponsor me. If XX transfer the money to my account will I be questioned about it?
I can't answer you this coz I have no sponsor when I applied my visa. You really have to check with the ppl from VFS. You can call them if it's too troublesome for you to travel all the way to KL.
I've spoken to a few WHMs here and most of them find it annoying when ppl ask them repetitive questions. Most importantly, most of the answers can be found on the website or through VFS. You can't totally relying on us (WHMs that have successfully got their Visa) because the system has changed/changes.
I am offended when someone added me on messenger without introducing himself. The worst part was when he started asking me about - so have you found a new place to stay? Do you still feel down? & etc etc. Ask yourself, will you feel comfortable chatting to a stranger about all this? At least, introduce yourself (I've repeated this X times).
A good example, Pamela emailed me before she comes to London. I replied her emails and I like the way we communicate and we are friends now. I like the way she emailed me like emailing a friend because she makes me feel that I am not being used just to answer her questions. (Pam pam, don't tell me you were using me ar...wahahha).
I used to receive an email with 1 line:
Can you tell me more about UK?
Hello!? This is so disrespectful. Don't blame me if I didn't reply your email. I don't like talking to strangers who treated me like an answering machine -_-
I can proudly said that, when me and my cousins applied for this visa, we seek no help from anyone except posted a few questions (accommodation related) in the forum after we got the visa. We did lotsa research and were so panic when we were preparing our documents - e.g. can we use liquid paper -_-. I am just trying to tell you that, you have to at least work hard yourself before asking for help.
Okayla...I know lotsa ppl will hate me after this post but I am just telling the truth -.-. I won't mind helping at all but how do you expect me to help when you are not helping yourself?
P.S. Some ppl, after I've replied the first email, there's no reply from them anymore. Not even a thank you. How would you feel if you are in my shoes?
It's always been and always will be the same in the world: The horse does the work and the coachman is tipped. ~Author Unknown
Will be back soon ...
Sorry for not updating.
Been busy doing flat hunting coz my current contract ends on the 28th of April *sweat*
Will try to update asap once I settle down at the new place. Please continue supporting my blog T_T
You should be receiving your postcards in 2 weeks time - yeah, you know I am telling you..lol. 3point8 I didn't receive your address, so no postcard for you eh.
Till then, take care and all the best!
Luv,
Mei
Half Year Anniversary ... in London
Yesterday marked the half year anniversary of me being in London. Time flies like nobody's business without considering my fear of growing old T_T
Oct 2007
Landed in London and can't wait to fulfill my travel dreams. Everything look so good!
Shifted thrice, from the mini-tiny hostel room to a private studio and ended up in a houseshare with a room that fits 3. Spent most of my savings on accommodation.
Experienced having bread and water as lunch.
Steal Took the toilet roll from the public loo. Squeezed lotsa Mayo & Ketchup from the bottles in the fast food restaurant when we had our cheap meals so that we can bring the extras home. (can you imagine that T_T)
Went for 3-4 job interviews and secure none.
Emotion was like a roller coaster. Home sick, love sick and with worries of running out of cash.
Nov 2007
Still jobless, started doubting my decision to be here - why did I make such a stupid decision and come here to suffer!!!
Badly bitten by bed bugs. Went to the hospital and had been scratching non-stop for 2 weeks. I queried God, why does this happen to me?
Went for another few interviews and finally got myself a job!!! Thank GOD and Thank my grandmother, I know she is watching me from above.
The tough part had just started. A whole new working environment and I was so out of place -___-. Never had I felt so alienated even though I had tried to befriended others. First round attempt to make friends - FAILED!
Borrowed £ from cousin brother to pay for the rent T_T (you see, I was that poor)
Dec 2007
First trip out of London - Bath and tried my first ever cream tea (In actual fact, it didn't look as grand and classy as the following picture ... haha)
Photo courtesy of http://www.lydfordhouse.com/images/2005_04300061.jpg
Celebrated Christmas and my 25th Birthday in London. I was in love...so in love. I was sick for two weeks. To make things worse, I had a conflict with cousin sis and I broke down for the first time in London. I couldn't hold back my tears and I asked myself again "what am I doing here?" "Why did I make such a stupid decision to come here" Jan 2007
Went to Greenwich and had a really enjoyable trip. 
More and more ppl asking me about Working Holiday Maker visa. Started wondering what are their objectives to apply the visa - to fulfill a dream, to get away from the reality or just wana earn £?
Relationship going downhill. Feb 2007
Queen Crab and Little Alien Crab were here for their Europe tour. We went to Manchester and Liverpool, still find it unbelievable that we can spread our crab spirits that far. I have always been glad that I met you guys. A rather quiet month except the arrival of the crabs. Mar 2007
Internet was down at home T_T. Please please do not live at where I am staying now. I will reveal the place once I move out from here -_- Got out from UK and went for our first Europe trip to Germany & Belgium. Conflicts made me real sick. I was emotional coz of the unstable relationship. Apr 2007
That is now ... my eyes are closing T_T. I am actually blogging from work. I am not lazy okay! I am blogging while I am waiting for stuffs to come in. I am a good and responsible employee *chin up* Summary: The journey of WHM is not easy. Please do consider clearly before you apply unless you are super duper rich (in this case, you don't need the visa, just travel la -_-). you gotta be well prepared, be it mentally or physically. You will need to walk alot, it's different from KL where you get to drive all the time. The cold weather, it's depressing coz it rains frequently. The job seeking process that will kill all your patience. The sweet tooth from this is you get to travel a lot. The strong UK currency (not so strong now..lol) allows you to travel easily compare to Ringgit -_-. So it's not only Europe countries that you can go, you can even travel to US if you want =) (but need to apply visa la). Also, WHM gives you a whole new experience of living and working abroad. It might be a once in a life-time experience! Okay, I got to go now. It's 531pm...haha. I have a feeling that I am gonna be busy tomorrow -_-
Home
|
