i can't believe i'm studying for my final examination now..
why does everything seems to happen so fast?
maybe is because of the excessive lab moments..
well, is it a good thing that time zooms past quickly, isn't it?
especially if the future is waaaayyyyy more exciting than the present.
i believe.

just can't help the fact that i'm graduating soon. 1 more sem to go.
and hello masters/working world.
ha..if i could secure a >$2800/mth job, i will say..
bye bye to masters.
and after bond completion, i will say bye bye to singapore.
i am determined.
but before that, i wanna take a life changing-memorable trip somewhere.
just like last year.

am so outdated.. too lazy and tired to maintain my blog now..

as i got so many things in my mind at this point of time
multi-tasking is extremely exhausting =(
the only thing i'm looking forward is to watch
BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA! argh so cute...
issshh the chihuahua song is damn infectious!
sing it loud and life can be so easy..what can make dance..chihuahua..!

so many many many things had happen. so i literally gonna fill up the
whole page if i were to blog about it.

1st up is tropic thunder. watch it in city square like a month ago..wah loa
it's damn cocky. robert downey rocks.
then like series of experiments..
and is the welcome party in microbe department.
this year theme is back to the 70s. the agogo period.
every year, we new comers will have to dress our boss up
according to the stipulated theme.
so moi boss being the spunky one decided to be
marilyn monroe for a day.
and we did a good job indeed!!

it was a fun and crazy day where you see her singing karaoke to abba song.
and other profs singing as well.
it is imp to work hard, and have fun at the same time.
i'm just glad i'm in good lab with supportive lab mates and boss.

The Alonso Lab

The only guys in the lab haha..

Emily helping boss in make up

Argh..i got so many photos to upload..but i'm so lazy to do that..
link here if you wanna see other prof's dress up in some afro, bruce lee and of cuz
austin powers. haha. btw the blonde hair is a wig.
http://gs65.photobucket.com/groups/h224/AD8CO7ZDPE/

girang

i am so so so tired. my diary is literary full of deadlines and experiments.
same goes to my other friends whose doing those cell/animal work.
i know, the stomach twisting you get when you view your data.
it is hard to juggle between work and study.
i seriously think they should just give a year of lab attachment.
without modules of cuz. what a waste of time. shurggghh.

deepavali! holidays! so my dear dr.winnie are you cmin home?
momo birthday leeeh!
sigh. i want to get her a puppy! cuz she's so lonely at home
when papi goes for some golf outing.
argh. but i think she gonna kill it
anytime soon if it poo on the sofa.
but i'm so broke right now. broke as in pok kai.
the lok kai mou qin mai min bao broke.
=(

ok..balik rumah this weekend! FINALLY!

Perjalanan jauh tak terasa
karna hatiku pun melonjak sama
ingin berjumpa dengan sanak saudara
yang selalu bermain dimata

Nun menghijau gunung, ladang dan rimba
Langit nan tinggi bertambah birunya
Deru angin sama turut berlaju
Semuanya bagaikan turut gembira

Balik kampuuung…
Oo.. balik kampung
Oo.. balik kampung, hati giraaannnngggg......+)
ambil duit dari mama dan papa..
ohh hati girang.......+)

weaving my thoughts

okay..so after thinking and thinking...
i have made the decision to pursue my graduate studies.
it is just a thought, not a conclusion yet.
i may work first as a research assistant/research tech/or whatever lab based
to shine up my resume. or i will just do my masters in nus first.
providing if i got the scholarship.
I DON'T WANT a phd from nus..
reason being i want to experience reasearch elsewhere.
i want to work with a different PI, different environment, people..
my thoughts is the united states would be the best place for biomedical sci.
and so i search and search the web for the uni that suits my taste.
CORNELL.
yes, the exact phd degree i would have dream of: immuno+micobio pathogenesis.
it is exactly what I'm doing right now.
it's like a calling.
I WANT TO STUDY in CORNELL.
and that is my aim.
i don't care how old I am, I just want to fulfill my aim and my interest.
and to pursue great science, at a great school, in a great city like NY.
and another VERY IMPORTANT reason
for choosing cornell is money.
money is not a problem as
"All students accepted to Ph.D. degree-granting programs are awarded a full tuition scholarship, which includes all tuition, tuition fees and health insurance costs. In addition to a full tuition scholarship, a generous graduate student stipend of $31,677 per annum "

so, this is a big step and challenge. and a big dream.
can i make it happen??????????

say what..

a hell of busy week with so many many many things to do.
in such a short period of time.
BUT at least moi darling is there for me.
so updates! happy belated anniversary..
we're supposed to go to the barracks at dampsey..
but suddenly lok tai yu
and i got a gum inflammation, which hurt so bad..
so we just walk around the place i used to work. raffles city.
speaking of inflammed gum, i went to see the yih dentist
whoa american chinese i think, or maybe she's a chinese
trying to be very ang moh.. but anyways
i had the scaling done on the spot. so lucky as i didn't have any appointment
and someone had canceled, so they just slot me in.
the scaling part was the most mentally traumatized process
i've ever encountered. i hate scaling.
i just shut my eyes, twist my toes, and scream li ren's name in my mind.
i even try to visualize the apoptosis mechanism to avoid the
buzzing sound in my mouth. freaking scary.
and blood was all over the place.
i think my gum is really in rip state.
ok, from today onwards, i shall brush my gum twice a day!
and rinse with the special mouthwash. argghhh.

just completed when dog fall in love with cat..
super touching that i cried in front of my laptop a few times..
sobz sobz.. i'm so goin to have a pet dog in future.
next!! moonlight resonance. time for some bitch fight.

arhh. i hate pharmacogenetics.

I'm back

to pu ling xi ji er xi residence.
yeap, after a big round if changes and everything,
i'm finally back. this time is R1.
i have stayed in every R's that offer typeC room,
for the past 3 and half years.
can't believe this is my first and my last home in my undergrad years.

went back home last friday to momo, dad and si gemuk.
and to my super comfy sofa and astro.
i ate and ate like 4 meals a day since friday afternoon..
and met some of my long time no see friends, and
some very very close friends..
yeap, it is true when they say time change
people changed.
what they mostly talked is,
"what is your plan after you grad? lab work pay good or not?"
being me, i will reply
"i will fly to Bahamas and sun bath facing the Caribbean sea. and YES lab work pay is very goood~~*insert smug look*"
but, no unfortunately i didn't replied in that manner.
sigh~ cuz both replies are not true.

if you look too much into the future,
you tend to loose hold of the present.
i would rather be happy
than worrying whats going to happen, worrying
whether i will get a job, how much is my pay..etc.
ishhh.. i totally dislike ppl making salary comparison.
for God sake la, success is not just = $$$ + slk + condo + whatever smug..
success is = $ + making a difference before you die + happy at what you do + finding your true love =)

I think I have found my lover boy, I'm currently enjoying the learning process
but I'm on my way to make a difference from science.
from medicine, sickness, diseases, educating the people.

there, i digress again..6 hrs of sleep. ciao.

Labo Ecouter

i don't know about other honours students..but for me the past 3 months have been..
i would say..worth it, memorable and crazy with the capital F-U-N.
First it is the project runaway.
The one the everyone wants to anxiously complete and progress to graduation.
Yes the elusive fyp project outcome is getting nearer..and nearer.
How i do, re-do and over-do a single experiment until I can close one eye and do it.
haha..sounds a bit boring, but each time I learn how to make my techniques better,
I learn how to trouble-shoot and be more cautious when dealing with degradable products,
I even modify the manufacturer protocols so I get better yield.
And that I would say is an invaluable learning experience.
And it's not from the text book. =)

Second is tha boss.
Yes, the one who guided me along since day one.
She is very demanding, charming on everyone and on herself.
But still, she can lay on src swimming complex in her bikini after a hard day work.
You don't see a middle age female associate prof go swimming in her bikini.
And wear miniskirt and Prada hills. And those big chunky necklace and earings.
Well, she's French and French people never dress down. Never.
At least I see her smiling everyday, maybe is the grant..thee hee.
That's why we got free spinelli pastries, muffins and coffee for breakfast. =)

And third is the lab mates.
The super enthusiastic group of science people who love to eat and sing K.
But for the science part, they are supportive mentors.
I would say we work like a big team, cuz our projects are inter-linked.
And we recently got addicted to nitendo wii
after having played in adrian's house. haha.
And we're all geared up for our next bowling session. =)
The fight against all labs in IP. We aiming for no.3 spot.
Why? Cuz FredWong's and MikeKem's lab are gonna top the 2 spot. isshh.

And so I heart Cels.