~~~ Stacy's Space ~~~

Hey it's me agaiN...

 

Been very, very busy with assignments, serving God, going 2 church and outings wif friends lately. Barely had enough sleep... hehehe. But i'm enjoying my life now.

Sorry la. Haven't been able to upload any pictures into my album lately. Didn't take any pictures leh.

 

I've made many friends here. Adapting well to the life here. What's more important, the whole bunch of us really clicked and hanged out often. We know each other from All Nations Service (ANS). After church or power nights, we usually hang out and do stuff like catching a movie, watching Prison Break, shopping, etc.

 

I've also made a best friend here, Edna. She's a really nice girl, cheerful, joyful and happy girl! She laughs alot and can act very siao at times. There'll never be a dull moment when she's around. She has brought many changes into my life. She encourages and lifts me up when i'm down, is caring and loving and hugable. She cares and pleases everyone except herself. She always say, when people's happy, i'm happy. We share all our problems, sadness, and hapiness with each other. I Love You, EDNA!!!!  Sadly, she'll be leaving soon. It's ok, friends in life come and go. But friends like this, which is ever so close to your heart will leave a footprint in your heart which will last forever. When you think back when u're old, it'll put a smile on your face because you once had such best friend and sister. I thank God for bringing me here and knowing her. Thank you, Lord!

 

Sorry la. Not much more to write. But i'm just loving every bit of my life here. To my friends and family back in Penang, dun worry ok? I'm adapting well and I'll always remember you guys! Miss n love u guys! Muaks...!

Hi again..!

I've uploaded a few more pictures for my family and friends back in Penang to browse through to know bout my life here. It's been great fun... I DUN WANNA GO BACK MALAYSIA!!!! Bohuhuhuhu...

 

Anyway, spoke to my mom 2day, n she ask me to upload the pics of my life here, so, ta-da! here it is. Dun worry mom, I'm having a great life here. Happy, fun, busy... but i'm alright. Safe n sound. Not out party-ing tat often d. Been more involve in church d. I've made new friends.

 

Memories of my mom practically gotta drag me out 2 bed every Sunday morning just flashes back (Very chia lat leh ~~!). I know she'll be happy to know that i'm more involve in church and look forward 2 it every week now. Wed nite, bible study. Friday nite, power nite (Like cell group), n sunday, service. I'm more forgiving now. Ask my mom, i was very rebellious and gave my parents heaps n heaps of trouble as a child. I'm glad that her patience and unconditional love really paid off. I've created lots n lots of trouble in my youth days. Wanna hear what are the troubles i've created? There's many... but there's this biggest one i've created when i was in... uhm... form 2. It's a long, long story... and it's truly a story like the ones we find in morale bed time story. Wanna know bout this story? I'll tell u guys next time la. Now tired d... Wanna sleep... 2moro got lecture sum more... Love u guys! Miss ya! Dun 4get me yea??? MUUUAKKKKSSSSSSSS~~~!!!!!!

Hello once again...!

I'm not sure if anyone is gonna read my blog, since it has been redundant for a few months now.  I really happy and excited being here in Toowoomba, Australia. Trying to enjoy every moment of it here.

 

For those of you who don't already know, I'm in Toowoomba, Australia to complete my degree. Sorry that i didn't mentioned it before as this was really last minute. I only made up my mind to come here like 2 months prior to arrival so everything was like so last minute. (And u can imagine how busy i am!). You see, upon completing Advance Diploma, i got the option to continue via Distance Learning or On-Campus. The news of Informatics Penang branch is closing down puts everyone in a dilemma. There are no new intake as they are trying to clear of the old students. One of the reasons to this, i've decided to come learning on campus. The course i've enrolled before i start my diploma was a one-fee program (2+1) where i'm to complete diploma, advance diploma (in penang) as well as bachelor's degree (distance learning).

 

Mom always said, it was really God's blessing that i could come here unplanned. My mom didn't set aside funds for me to come here as she thought i would complete everything in Penang. As you know, i got a sister studying 1st yr Mass Comm in TARC so my mom's funds are for her. (It's hard being a single mom with 2 grown up daughters in midst of college education huh???) But somehow, after a few arrangements with the assets, everything went smoothly, and the impossibility of me coming here became possible. I believe it's God's work that everything went so smoothly and ta-daaa... here i am in Australia. I believe God has a purpose for me here. I know that i've grown closer to Him over here. This might be one of his purpose. I've joined the church and am in the worship team doing backup singing. I could always, always experience His presence in church n service so powerfully here then i have back in Penang. Thank you, Lord, for bringing me closer to You. The first week I've arrived here, Pastor Yew Meng invited me to a cell group. There, i meet a group of great musicians and the moment i heard them play while we worship, man, ~ I tell you! It touched my heart so deeply that it wet my eyes..!  Just by hearing them play during worship plus the presence of the Holy Spirit... only one word. WOW! Although i do not know what his other purposes are, but i know it would be something beneficial to my life... rite?

 

It's been a month I'm here now. Sorry for not writing sooner as I've just received my internet connection. Gotta apply for it. Here, i'm learning to be more independant. Shop for my own groceries, wash my own clothes, everything, on my own!

 

I'm taking my time to adjust to life over here. Not that there's anything i need to adjust to, just gotta adjust to being independant and taking care of myself. Solving every problem i have on my own. I love the weather, cold, like air con. It could reach like 4 degrees here at nite, but it's almost spring now, so it's not so bad. All my friends know, i prefer cold rather then hot. Although busy everyday with church, studies, assignment, and everything, but I'm happy n loving every bit and second of my life here. Wouldn't wanna leave!!!!

 

I'll update my blog with pictures i've visited so far in Aus next time ok? Till then, see ya!

Wow... My last entry was in August 2006! It's been like 4 months, eh, no! Coming on 5 months since i last wrote. Sorry folks...!

 

So, I'll begin my story since August ler k? So, u better get comfortable with ur favourite beverage as this is gonna take a while.

 

Ok, I think I've mentioned that mike's mom couldn't walk properly. After going through some tests, it's CANCER! Shocking huh? It's lung cancer, and the virus has already made it's way and eating the back bone which cause her 2 have problems walking! Funny huh? She didn't have any sign like difficulty breathing and all. The news jst suddenly struck her and the whole family by shock. At that time, it was stage 4 already. The final stage. After the news struck us, all attempts has been made 2 cure her. from taking control of her diet to all kinds of medications had been tried. Even chemo and radio theraphy has already been tried to save her life. It was so difficult to undergo those treatments and see her giving up hope again and again. Breaking down day after day. Getting weaker day after day. It's the most saddening situation I have been. Jst seeing mike and family breakdown would jst crush my heart and feeling into a million pieces. After going through so much obstacles, you would think she survived it. She has even asked me to get married ASAP as she wanna see her son getting married. Sometimes, i thought of giving in. But i was also afraid that giving in would mean that she had fulfill her hopes and dreams and she ould rest in peace. So, i held back, and told her that i would get married in 2008. I was hoping she could hold on a little longer and NOT 2 give up hope. How wrong was i? She passed away in 3rd November, 2006. Her death has taken the family into a grief state. It's like a shadow of grey... oh no, black clouds had blocked the rays of lights from shinning in. But everything is ok now.

 

Her 100 days memorial will be on this 10th of February. The clouds had passed the family now. Pieces are starting to form back. We still miss her at times. But the shadow of grief has passed.