December 12th, 2007
From KL to Australia
{EDIT at 00 30, 15/12/07} Happy Birthday to me! Special thanks to Steven for wishing me! First one to. It’s 3 hours ahead here in Melbourne and so, it’s already 12.30 am.. Perhaps a blog later? I’m 17! I actually helped my aunt bake cookies just now. Did all the shaping and all; other than regular circles, I made hearts, stars, a 16 and a 17 but I don’t know why, the 17’s missing. Maybe, I’m meant not to eat it .. 16’s down! Oh and I only have one perfect heart and star each left - the rest is like broken because they got stuck. I might post up pictures.. haven’t done so in a while. Oh, and I got a Facebook.. for fun. Though, my brother’s housemate kept saying not to.. hmm.. {/EDIT}
It’s been a while since my last blog. What’s happened? I packed everything and boarded a plane to KL. Rita, Jay, Chris, Jia Wei, Jun Jie, Victor and Gary came to send me off (which really wasn’t needed! but yes, thanks still) - it wasn’t a happy thing.. embarrassing really, if you know what I mean. Tears and all. I got farewell gifts too - it was touching. I’m actually, excited to go back to Brunei, probably in about 2-3 months? (See, it’s even more pointless thinking about having sent me off no?). Oh and I must add that the flight was delayed from 3 till about 7. So I spent my time just staring around in the airport and messaging.
While I was in KL, I went to Taylor’s College and registered for SAM (South Australian Matriculation). I’m going to be staying at My Place - yes, that’s the name of the hostel - which is directly opposite the college behind the shophouses. It’s “safer” and there’s like a foodcourt outside, so it’s convenient too. The downside: I don’t have a PC and so no Internet access other than in college and when I’m at my grandma’s house for the weekends. But my brother says, it’s going to be fun still. I can’t yet imagine sharing a small room with 2 other people (who, I’ve no idea yet) and having to study in with everyone else (about 5?) in the living room. I’m kind of excited for college; it’s a brand new experience altogether.
On the 7th, my parents, my aunt and I flew here to Melbourne. The flight was nice. I finally watched Stardust, and personally, I think it’s better than Enchanted. Somehow, Enchanted suddenly seemed a little.. silly. My second brother met up with us at the airport and then we rented a car. Off to Clayton where my brother stays. He’s having his graduation ceremony tomorrow. My eldest brother will be coming over here too tomorrow till the day after my birthday. Family reunion since.. end of last year I think. =) Excited really. (I am aware, that it’s the 3rd time probably that I’ve used “excited” - vocabulary level: very low)
We went to Tasmania from Sunday till today. It was like, some crazy road trip. Half the time we were in the car I think. Over the hills, on the winding and bumpy roads, through the scenic countryside.. it was fun nevertheless. Tasmania’s a really beautiful place. The white beaches, the grasslands with the sheep and cows, the mountains - bare or with the trees, the historic sites.. oh and the B&B’s we stayed in. That stands for ‘Bed and Breakfast’ in case you didn’t know. It’s almost like a hotel with everything provided. Maybe not as classy but still good. The last two nights we stayed at two pub’s B&B.
Okay.. take a break. I’m chatting and blogging and I’ve been at this for too long. I might, update more.. after this week? Oh oh, my birthday’s in 4 days! And my whole family’s going to be here.. in Melbourne. =) Sorry for not replying comments or commenting at anyone’s site. Not much time right now. Soon I hope. Thanks for visiting.. don’t stop yes?
I miss everyone in Brunei.
we sent you off because you are someone so very important to us
don’t ever forget, and i miss yeanie 
Glad to see you’re doing well. Must’ve been really enjoyable. At least its better than the rest of us who are stuck here doing pointless things. Hope to hear more from you soon.
Yay, an update
I’m glad that all is well ^^ Yeah, a few more days JY. If you’re not online I’m going to spam your email inbox
I can’t wait for another update! xD
*counting down*
You have some very precious friends… if I had to go to the airport, I don’t know how many of my friends would see me off.
Sounds like you have a full trip already!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JIAYEAN! My birthday is in 2 days time
hahahaha yes. you caught me. I haven’t been visiting. BUT I DID NOW I DID NOW!

I was having a tough time in finding your link okayyy?! eventhough it was on my blogroll at my site. LOL.
I’m such a idiot sometimes. ANYWAYS.
COLLEGE IS GONNA BE UBER DUPER FUN. HOPEFULLY YOUR HOUSEMATES ARE GONNA BE AWESOME OR ELSE… it’s gonna be pretty crap. LOL.
i have about a year to go to uni
and i can’t wait hahaha.
Love ya jie. xx.
P.S: i wish i could be in au right now so i can meet up with ya cos i miss you already
HEY! Since I can’t wish you in real life cause you’re not here in brunei =( or through msn cause I hardly see you online or ever when you do come I’m not there T_T. I’ve actually thought of sms-ing you but you’re in aussie and i don’t think you brought your phone along right? lol. So I guess this will be the next best place to wish you i think. LOL Anyways,
HAPPY 17TH BIRTHDAY JY!!
Remember I’ll be hunting you down in Taylor’s when I get to KL
Happy 17th bday, dear dear!
Have fun in Aus. Never forget me oh! Hehe.
p/s 2 more days. *hint hint*
hey Jia Yean, i’m sorry that i didn’t really wish you online (besides my nick, i didn’t IM you :s), i was out and i totally forgot about offline IMing.
but anyways, HAPPY belated BIRTHDAYDAYDAYYY
i’ve got something for you and i might be dropping by KL in January, i heard there’s a bus/train thing that can get me straight from Singapore to KL. i’ll def seeu then.
btw, your hostel sounds really cool, haha.
btw, Jia Yean, what are you taking up?
Hey Jiayean! Haven’t visited your site in ages. You seem to enjoying Australia heaps!
And you must be super excited for college, I would be too! x) Its all about independence and responsibility. Wooo, but sadly, I have another two whole years till I finish school, its gayy
And HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!! One more year till you’re legal