Following rules and instructions

(Based on real story and I drew these little pictures)

Do you ALWAYS read the instructions or user manual when you're opening a pack? Do you read those little words behind a contact lens solution about the care system?

This story was something my professor in university told in our Contact Lens tutorial, which he observed happening in the train before he came in for work that day.

Here's the story:

There was a guy (let's called him 'Don-K") sitting in the train, putting both his legs up on the seats like he don't care.

Few minutes later, another man came in and starred at the Don-K. He took his glasses of and offer it to the Don-K. "Nah!"

He offered him glasses, saying:
"Take my glasses and wear it!"

"Huh? Huh?"

"Wear it, because you can't see what is written on the sign",
as he points on the sign below:

"It says keep your feet off the seats! I think you need to see an OPTICIAN right away!"

Then only Don-K put his legs away.

There's instuctions printed on the back of a packaging, is always meant for you to read, in order to use or do it the proper wear. It is the same as how you clean your contact lenses. Imagine you did not clean it properly and debris stucked on the lens, then you put it on your eye the next day. Yuck! It is the same as how you follow road signs to reach your destination.

When I'm bored, I draw too

This is just a random illustration of mine, shouting "I'm a queen at heart and I have freedom to the world!"

If you notice that there are pictures in my lecture notes, means 'ahem', I was bored. I want to keep drawing and who knows I can have a collection one day! (in my dream, LOL)

Anna xx

A place so far from home yet I know it very well.

It's my final year of my undergraduate studies, and I've been here since 2007. Believe me, there's a big difference when studying overseas and a place near to home. The exposure makes you different. I am an independent girl but coming here makes my thinking more mature. I have a lot of thoughts recently.

I'm here in a metropolitan city of Glasgow, big yet happening, but kind of boring at night. I say it's happening because if you're a concert goer like me, it's never too bored. You can have Rod Stewart this week, Rihanna next week, and then Miley Cyrus the week after next. Clubs and pubs here are never too little.


I explore the city quite well, like how I know my hometown, almost. I know every corner of my university:

Now, I can walk more confidently around university, and seeing freshers walking about, finding their way to lecture room. I always wanted to asked where are they going but each time I'm in uni I'm almost late for class because I strive for extra 5 minutes of sleep. I know my way round the uni and know who to seek advice from if I need anything.

I walk, walk and walk. Walking my way to be a better person. Walking my way to be a professional. Walking my way to grow. Walking my way to know more about the world.

I might have thoughts that is different, but that's me. Personally, I think I adapt into the culture here quite well. Know their very-so-not-like-English-Glaswegian-knows-only accent, speak a little, knows the town well, the people's personality, also the fashion style. When I see lost tourist around the city, I would really love to show them the way they want to go to. I was like them years ago when I came here.

Sometimes I do peak through the corner, being an observant. I changed my habit, and knows how to cook a little.

It always sounds so fun to travel abroad, but honestly, there is the hard side. Well, think, you have to go through some hard time without your family with you; you decide, you plan, you do, you study, you manage your money, and you do a lot of stuff on your own.

After sometime, I will miss everything here, the life and the place. It's an experience that is valuable. One big tips for anyone who's coming to UK, have an open mind.

Adverse 'OneRepublic' reaction

It is not adverse drug reaction you get from using steroids but the side effect I get from an amazing gig I attended last Friday. It's the exclusive OneRepublic concert in Glasgow.

Excited as a kid, I was on the second row of the gig, able to see each member of the band so clearly. I will post something exclusive about the gig.

Click on the song above, it's one of my favourite song of OneRepublic's Waking Up album. It's called Good Life. This song was created by the band with inspiration from London. It makes me feel even closer to the band mentioning places like Piccadilly of London. It's a place I love in London. Nonetheless, the lyrics remind me that I am having a good life as always and love my life to the most. It's also the favourite song of the band as cited by Ryan Tedder during their gig in Glasgow. They will be shooting the new music video in Italy during their current Europe tour. I think would it will be more appropriate if they shoot in London.

No matter if you are busy, upset or bored, remember there's always a way to live life to be happier. There's much more people in the news suffer a lot more than anyone else. I always remind myself to be optimistic even though life don't go the way you want it to be. I love my life now and is living a good life. If you have a camera with you don't forget to capture every single nice moment you been through.

I fit the following verse in the song reminds me of all the people I met in my life. You know who you are and it's for you!

To my friends in Kuching I say 'Hello'
My friends in U.K. love you all,
Where I've been for the past few years or so,
Paris to London to Berlin and Rome

And there's nothing to complain about. We're surrounded by loving family and friends.

GOOD LIFE!

Enjoy this song specially dedicated to you!

Are you kiasu??

KIASU is a very common word used in Southeast Asia, especially Singapore and Malaysia. I believe it originates from Singapore.

Kiasu means 'afraid of losing' if directly translate from the original word. It's not a proper English but it is translated from Chinese Hokkien dialect. It reflects how competitive a society can be.

"Eh, why you so kiasu? Everything also want, everything also want to win!"

Sometimes, as simple as queuing up for buying concert tickets as early as 5am in the morning, or even camp at night outside the ticket selling area, when tickets are only up for sale 10am the next day! This, to me is also an act of kiasu.

As I am still a university student, I find students who are competitive, kiasu. They are normally those who get top grades in class. Some of them might even peek at your notes what you have written down during lectures, that he/she might left out. (That is a not a big deal for me of those student who do that) The most kiasu students are those who kept telling you they have not finished their reading before exam when actually they already prepare for it. In the end, they score really well. However, all these kiasu situation can have its brighter side that it helps one to improve and excel in their own way.

Keep that aside, in general public, many people, I would say Asian in particular, very kiasu, not only in their act as well as during conversation. Whenever you said something, they think of that they cannot loose their dignity and think of a lie or something without realising for you to know that they are better than you. Though sometimes I am quiet, I scrutinise. I am quite good in observing other people or things in my surrounding. Sometimes, give and take, is all it needs for a good conversation, be truthful and not too kiasu. Listen, observe and talk. Sometimes, I think 'dua-pao' is equivalent to kiasu in certain conversation. (For those who dont understand hokkien, ask me what 'dua-pao' means.)

I trust that, there's a kiasu character in each and everyone. It all depends on how you surpass the brighter side of kiasu-ness. Parents can be kiasu, too, to find the best school for their kid, in order for their children to be a intelligent, better than the kids next door. You can either be kiasu while dealing with business, conversation, studies or anything without realising.

Here's a comic for you to enjoy, adapted from Google Images.

I wanna fly!!!!

I've not eaten any chocolate at the moment. Can't blog much about it. Only had some Belgium chocolate Brownies and hot chocolate. They are my never-to-be missed food & drink.

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1st of May, Labour Day. I'm not working hence it's not a big deal for me. However it became a more overloaded day for me. I had 2 assessment in a day, one in the morning and another in the afternoon.

Today also marked as the last day of uni, finished another term of another year. In September, after summer, I will be one level up. Can't wait to go home soon for my summer! BUT.... but.. before that, I need to prepare for my 4 hazardous exams!! ARGH!! No kidding. They are not easy and I need motivation.

Sadly enough, I will miss celebrating birthdays of my friends back home in Malaysia. To name, Adeline and JiaYiing. I miss you both!! I'm sorry I just cannot make it to be back home this time. Not to forget, Sarah's as well.

I'm pretty with just a few blinks, I will be back home in Malaysia. As for the moment, I still hope the spread of Swine Flu, a.k.a Influenza A(H1N1) will slow down rapidly.

Assessment had been going on throughout the semester, I feel numb about it and sometimes just dont bother at all. What a sad thing to say. I normally take a break after many assessment or test. Just enough time for me think what should I do ahead.

This is what I would do after my EXAMS. Set it free and let me fly!