{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.

Goodbye stressful O’Levels! Goodbye school! Which, is kind of sad to say so. After 8 years of routinely going to school, now it’s a new place, time, and routine to adjust to. I’m going to miss school here, and the ever-wonderful friends and just, life here. And which means decisions on college - can you believe that I only have what, a few weeks to decide on what to study and I’m no where near? But yes, it’s time to relax and enjoy for now! Oh and I got my birthday card from the councillors, and I realized just yesterday that my birthday’s exactly a month away (from yesterday that is)! But it also means, I’ll be leaving soon, like less-than-a-month soon. Okay, happy thoughts now.

Just talked to Esther and Jun Jie; it was nice talking to Esther again. She used to annoy me everyday in class last year (right mei? Haha). Ah, good times. I miss her. =( Oh well, anyways. There’s going to be a class party later at 7. Wanted to go out in the afternoon (like right now) but the plan didn’t materialize. So, for the last time, we’ll have a get together as a class (though, not everyone’s going but I heard most are). It should be fun, and memorable. =) Will blog more soon.