Love Always Claudia

Miss Universe 2011: My Top 16

2011-09-09T06:06:00.001-07:00

After watching the preliminary show I have decided my Top 16. Usually there is a Top 15, but this year the MUO is allowing the public to vote a contestant to enter the Top 16. I was impressed by some of the contestants performances, but a few of my favorites were disappointing and I expected way more than I imagined!

16. PHILIPPINES

It is quite obvious that the Philippines will get the public vote, simply because they are "pageant fanatics". But overall Shamcey's performance was very energetic! I wouldn't be surprise if she was in the Top 5! Her evening gown was so much better than last year's contestant and she also looked very elegant.

15. INDONESIA

Nadine was definitely a dark horse during the preliminary show. Her evening gown was so flowy and spectacular! Although before she arrived to Brazil, the gown wasn't my favorite but it looked so much better in motion! However, I think she needed more energy and enthusiasm during the swimsuit round. But overall she was absolutely a surprise in the show! Indonesia has sent one of their best participant since 2009.

14. BRAZIL

Since Brazil is the host country of the pageant, I think she will get placed. But I believe this lady Priscila deserves to be in the Top 16. From the beginning she was never a favorite of mine, but she proved me wrong. I enjoyed watched her evening gown performance!

13. FRANCE

Laury was a dark horse to me before she arrived to Brazil. Every day she just keeps improving and she looked beautiful in her white evening gown! It's been a while since France sent a stunning contestant.

12. NICARAGUA

I never caught my eyes on Nicaragua until the last few days before the preliminary show. She is just simply elegant and she presented her evening gown very well! But I am also impressed with her web interview.

11. USA

Okay firstly with Alyssa I am just disappointed with her overall performance at the preliminary show. I thought she would've done so much better than that and I had high hopes for her! Even before she won Miss USA, Alyssa has always been a big favorite of mine and I just instantly knew that she was going to win Miss USA for sure. I also thought that she would win the 8th crown for USA and she has dropped down my list in the Top 16. But she will definitely be in the Top 16 because of the sash factor. I liked her evening gown, but I expected more. What also worries me is her body! She looked so unhealthy to me :/

10. CHINA

I love her height which makes her stand out from the rest and she is also the tallest contestant for this year. I'm pretty sure she will be in the Top 16 because of the sash factor. I liked her top bit of her evening gown, but the bottom part wasn't a favorite of mine. Although she did carry that gown very well and I wouldn't be surprised if she also won the first crown for China!

9. PANAMA

Sheldry's strongest asset are her lips! She was so energetic during her swimsuit round and she also looked lovely in her white gown. She just seems to be a bubbly girl! Sometimes she reminds me of Amelia Vega, Miss Universe 2003 for some reason.

8. COSTA RICA

This girl is naturally stunning! She has one of the best bodies in the competition and I am expecting to see her in the Top 16. Her red evening gown during the presentation show was a let down for me, but she did a fantastic job overall!

7. MEXICO

Once again Karin also has one of the best bodies in the competition. She is just naturally beautiful and very elegant. I wouldn't be surprise if she won the crown again for Mexico. Who said it was impossible to have another back to back victory!

6. AUSTRALIA

Sherri is such a natural beauty and I love her smile! She also looked very lovely in that gown and maybe it's time for Australia to win the crown again since Jennifer Hawkins?

5. GREECE
She is such a Greek Goddess! I love her height and her red lipstick which is her signature look. She really does have the chance to win the crown! Also I actually liked her national costume.

4. PUERTO RICO

Viviana for some reason was never a favorite of mine since the beginning, but my whole perspective during the presentation show changed. She looked stunning in her evening gown! Overall, she did a great job!

3. MALAYSIA

Deborah has been the strongest representative of Malaysia for years! I would love to see her win the first crown for Malaysia! She is just simply elegant and very intelligent.

2. VENEZUELA

When Vanessa first won her national competition, I thought she looked old. But she is such a stunning lady! Her performance was just amazing! She also has one of the best bodies in the competition and her preparation towards the Miss Universe Pageant was totally worth it!

1. PERU

I believe Natalie can become the next Miss Universe 2011. She is just simply gorgeous, young and modern! She did such a fantastic job during the preliminary show and she also looked wonderful in that gown! I also love her hair-do and she was just fierce during the swimsuit round! She also has such a good body as well!

Overall I believe any of these ladies can become the next Miss Universe, you just never know!

Dark horse: Ghana, Finland, Netherlands, Russia, Ukraine and Portugal.

2011-09-02T06:27:00.000-07:00

Vice Captain Report - Jirra Magazine No. 43

2011-08-26T06:53:00.000-07:00

As I reminisced about the past, it literally felt like just yesterday that I had to deliver my speech to Year 12. I can still remember how my speech started off. “My Dad has always told me, if there’s any opportunity out there, go for it! It is true what people say, the only things in life that you regret are the risks you didn’t take.” Being Vice Captain of Randwick Girls High School has been a truly rewarding experience and an absolute honour. Although it hasn’t always been smooth sailing, the lessons I have learnt are countless and have taught me that I can make mistakes and learn from them.

I have always looked up to and admired the past Captains of our school, ever since I was a Year 7 SRC member. They have been such an inspiration to me and I too used to always dream about being one of Randwick Girls High School’s School Captains. I have now achieved what I dreamt of and hope that I have done my position justice.

The Vice Captain’s role isn’t all about chairing assemblies or meeting politicians, it is about being a role model and being there to care and support for each other. I have always been passionate about fulfilling my role as Vice Captain and have learnt that “The key to successful leadership is influence not authority.”

I just wanted to thank Mrs Emerson, Mrs Posener and Mr Raskall for believing in me and always encouraging me to do the very best that I can. I truly do appreciate all the support and guidance that you have given me this past year. I have really enjoyed working with you all and have learnt so much from you that I will definitely take on board for the future.

A special message to all the amazing teachers that have taught me throughout my six years at Randwick Girls! You are such wonderful teachers who have done so much for me. You have passed on priceless lessons and I thank you for that. You have created such memorable moments in class that will stay with me forever. Without my teachers, I would have been lost. Thank you so much for guiding us, inspiring us and making us who we are today.

To all the SRC girls, I just wanted to say that I am so proud of every one of you! I’ve had such a fun-tastic time working with such wonderful girls and I am proud of what we’ve achieved together this year as a team! (GO TEAM!) Also, a huge thank you to Ms Mack and Ms Jordan for all that you have done for us. We wouldn’t have been able to do it without you, thank you for putting in so much time and effort to accomplish our goals.

To my lovely ladies, the Class of 2011! One of the best gifts that I’ve ever received is the love and friendship you have given me. Our memories won’t just stay for a while, but for a life time. We’ve grown up together for the past 6 years and we’ve all gone through our ups and downs. However, in the end we always strived to be there for one another. I’ve never met such beautiful young ladies in my life and I’m so glad that I got to know you all. I want to thank you so much for having faith in me and for helping me through the hard times. Can you girls believe it? We made it through, because (sing this with me) - we’re all in this together!!

Of course, we wouldn’t be able to do this without our amazing year advisor Mrs Randall, who has been so supportive of all the Year 12’s. Mrs Randall do you remember our Year 10 Graduation Assembly when I chaired the event and you sat right next to me and told me how much we had grown and how proud you were of us? I still remember that moment till this very day and it felt like it had just happened yesterday. I thank you so much for always looking out for us and for your endless kindness.

To my beautiful best friend Anna-Marie Venites, we’ve seen each other grow for the past 11 years. What in the world would I do without you in my life? All I can say is thank you so much for being there for me no matter what. I must say we truly have a “unique” friendship. We have been through happiness, laughter and tears, and how can we ever forget our funny moments! You are so beautiful inside and out, never change because I love you!

All I can say is that my time at Randwick has been the best moments of my life! The friendships, experiences and lessons will always remain forever in my heart. Although I can’t believe that this chapter of my life is ending, I know that “It is just the beginning”. I have also learnt that “Time is precious” and to all the girls out there, please make the most of it at school because you don’t realise just how fast it really flies. Enjoy your time at school, work hard, stay positive and be happy!

Lastly, I would like to leave you with a message:
Remember that there is always going to be the good and the bad, but never give up your dreams. Anything is possible, always aim high, believe in yourself and stay strong. If you’re passionate about something you are most likely going to achieve it. Ultimately, it’s all about the effort you put in, because, "Action speaks louder than words". To reach your goals in life, facing the different and difficult obstacles are inevitable. Your dream is right at the end, waiting for you.

Love always Claudia.

19/08/2011

2011-08-26T06:37:00.000-07:00

I haven't blogged for a few days, been busy with assessments! Like give me a break from trials please! -.- But anyways I just finished my assignment and Ms Symthe is too nice to let us give our assignment by 12am hehe :)

But anyways, remember how we won the Talent Quest Show? Well we finally celebrated with our $100 gift voucher which we used it for dinner at Pancakes in Darling Harbour. Unfortunately the weather was horrible since it was soo cold and it was full hard core raining. Although we had our funny moments haha! We went karaoke and we had so much fun, we literally sang our lungs out which was pretty hilarious! We went back to chill at Rina's which was so good and relaxing. I know I had a good night and we realise not long till Rina goes back to Japan :(

I love you my five amigos!! LOL

TRIALS ARE FINALLY OVERRR!

2011-08-18T06:51:00.000-07:00

2011-08-12T04:00:00.000-07:00

3/5

2011-08-09T22:36:00.000-07:00

Finally my English, Legal and Society & Culture trial exams are overrr!

Monday - I had Paper 1 English in the morning and Legal studies in the afternoon. I can't sit on a chair for 3 hours, it felt like I was there for years lol!

Tuesday - Day off, but it wasn't even enough to study!

Wednesday - Paper 2, English in the morning and Society & Culture in the afternoon. Suprisingly Society wasn't that bad since I didn't study.

If I didn't do Society, then I wouldn't have to do that PIP and I would've used those 2 weeks of school holidays to study hard for my trials! But I can't complain anymore, but now I feel soo relieved because I just need to study for Business on Friday. Now's my chance to finally concentrate on one subject. I wished my time table for the trials wasn't too crowded. Oh wells, what can you do and I've tried my best! I've just been so exhausted and stressed out for studying like 2 different subjects for the same day, since I've only been getting 3 hours sleep per night cause of fasting as well. But it's almost overrr.. then we can partaaay! Well not really, LOL! I still have 3 assessments to do after trials, fml :(

2 MORE EXAMS TO GO BAYBEHHH!

2011-08-06T06:14:00.000-07:00

I just finished watching the film "Attacks on Darfur" directed by Awe Boll. It was soo heartbreaking.. :( I even started crying throughout the film and what made me watch this was firstly because of Legal studies and I just wanted to know more of Darfur's history. Those people who killed the villagers including infants are so cruel, no heart and no sympathy at all. I can't imagine what it would be like living over there.

Throughout the film, I realised that I am so previleged for having a life here and having a right to freedom of speech, education and etc. It was just so horrible watching those innocent people getting killed. I'm so lucky, Alhamdulillah..

Miranda Kerr

2011-08-05T20:05:00.000-07:00

She is soo lovely and stunning! I love all those outfits, especially the red dress hehe <3

2011-07-30T03:17:00.001-07:00

My PIP is finally done!! I just printed them all and I'm going to get them binded tomorrow YAAAAAAAAAAY! I've waited for this day to come hahaha, it's finally over! :D

2011-07-29T05:11:00.000-07:00

Lately I've had my eye on the gown from the second right, maybe because it looks stunning on her!

This is the white version of the dress and which one do you prefer?

It's coming to an end..

2011-07-29T04:50:00.000-07:00

It's a Friday night and I'm suppose to be doing my draft for my English assessment task. Trials are on very soon in 2 weeks and the thing I can't seem to get off my mind about is that school is coming to an end soon..

It hurts so much inside, I'm making it sound like as if someone broke up with me bwahaha! But no really I feel so sad and can you believe it, we literally have 2 more months till we graduate or even almost 1 more month to go since it's going to be August soon. I'm trying to run away from that day, but I can't and it already feels like something apart of me is missing..

Time does definately fly and time is precious..

Enrique Iglesias Sydney Concert 23/07/2011

2011-07-25T02:47:00.000-07:00

It was such an amazing night!! I had soo much fun with my ching and I'll never forget this night. I was suprised he sang his old classic songs since it was his "Euphoria Tour". Enrique full waved to Anna and I, we waved like a retard haha! We got jealous how he picked that old lady to go on the stage haha! It was so funny the way she looked at Enrique because she looked like as if she was getting hypnotised! It was so LOL!

The show started off with Dj Havana Brown and I was suprised she sang her song live but she isn't that bad though, she was so cute and gorgeous! Finally Pitbull the special guest performed on the stage and he just went off!! It made me thought about our formal thats coming up soon and it's making me geeeeed! But I still have trials to get through :( The crowd was going crazy and especially when Enrique came on, it was just unbelievable! I'm speechless to explain how the night went but it was fantasticooooo!!! I didn't really take photos that night, more like videos and right now I feel so sleepy cos I took some Codral and it's making me fall asleep, but I can't because I have to watch my Amazing Race!!

Definately always a night to remember :)

2011-07-11T05:21:00.000-07:00

Friends come & go.

1ST PLACE IN TALENT QUEST SHOW!

2011-06-30T01:58:00.000-07:00

Anna, Nikki, Rina, Jen and myself won the 2011 Talent Quest Show!!! (Too bad we didn't get to create a group name! Lol)

Today was definately a memorable day and experience I'll never forget throughout my high school years! Something I can always cherish forever.

Basically a week ago, we had to form a new routine and remix because some girls decided to pull out in the last minute. But that didn't stop us from performing the talent quest show. It was only from the recent Sunday when we started to form our routine and we went to Rina's apartment to practice. Up until then we used recess & lunch times to practice our dance and thankfully all our assessments finished last week! Yesterday we all realised that we needed to practice the whole day because it was impossible to form another routine after we finish school, even though we only had half day of school. So we took the day off, started practicing at Rina's gym at 9am!! Lol! I swear we were walking around like gangsters ROFL, since we were hardout wearing black with hoodies and people were giving us a dirty. I have never dressed up like that to the city before and I shall never do that again! Lol. Then around lunch time we went to have Pho at a Vietnamese restaurant, which is a traditional soup with rice noodles and of course with chicken!! It was soo beautiful that I would love to go back to that place again one day! We then headed off to Market City because Jen wanted to look for a singlet and we went to Supre to have a look there. We walked out of the shop and one of their sales representative thought we were suss or whatsoever, because she needed to look at me and Anna's bag. Anna had a Supre item in her bag and the chick wouldn't believe us when we told her that we work at Supre Sydney City @ Westfield. Just because of what we were wearing and that's a little lesson I learnt, "Never judge it's cover'.

Off we went to the Entertainment Centre and we were practicing there till 7pm!! That was crazy, I felt like dieing and I don't understand how dancers can do that! I honestly struggled to learn the steps because I'm so uncoordinated when it comes to dancing, that's why singing is my thang haha! Got back home, and finally had the chance to relax abit and my whole body was aching! I tried to sleep early but all I could think while I was in bed were the moves and I kept going out of bed, by dancing front of the mirrors lol!

Finally today was the day and we got permission from our teachers to leave on period 2 so we could practice!! We practiced so many times that I made a few mistakes, which made me anxious! But it didn't matter anyways, because all we wanted to do was to have fun and entertain our school since it's our last year at Randwick Girls' High. We were the 5th act to perform out of 13 and I just didn't felt that prepared!! The performance started off with Nikki and I singing to "Anything by Jojo" then it remixes to "Give it up to me by Shakira". We never actually imagined ourselves dancing to a Shakira song but hey it was such a cool song to dance to! Hehe. Next we had the stomping part which I thought that part went off!! Since no one had anything like that in the show and finally the nerve racking part!! "Yeah by Usher", I completely stuffed that part, where I once just stood there looking like a lostie which was so looool, everytime I watch that part it cracks me up haha!! It was pretty cool though, because I've never danced front of the school before and it was also the first time I sang front of my school besides from singing to my year.

Most of all we had soo much fun and I definately enjoyed it!! We never expected to win because our intentions was not to win the prizes, but most importantly to have heaps of fun and like what I said above. It proved us all by putting our effort and dedication it will for sure pay off! Ahhh I'm still excited and we also won a $100 gift voucher from Westfield and we hopefully want to each get something sentimental to remind our experience together!

Also I learnt something which proved it right front of me and hopefully to them. Karma is a bitch. Isn't just funny?

Go back to where you came from

2011-06-24T06:20:00.000-07:00

I must say, it's probably one of the most incredible documentaries I've ever seen. This documentary "Go back to where you came from" is about the subject of asylum seekers and refugees. In this documentary, six Australians live in Malaysia, a Kenyan refugee camp, the slums of Jordan before travelling all the way to Congo and Iraq. As I watched this documentary, many questions triggered in my mind. I always wondered; what if we just accept refugees living in this country? It touched my heart so much that I wanted to help those people to come here and we all know that they just want to have a better life, especially for their children.

Personally, my family is an immigrant and my father fought for his own life just so we can have a better life in Australia. I owe him alot. I can never imagine living in those countries, where you don't get enough say or freedom. Also to mention this, I learnt something new today. Apparently Australia is the 2nd country in the world that has most freedom and the last is Zimbabwe. I wouldn't be able to imagine what it would be like in Zimbabwe right now..

It hurts my heart to see innocent people getting destroyed in Iraq, kids sleeping on the floor without no shelter at all or nothing. Can you imagine living in a place where you don't know what's going on in the macro world?

If I was in their situation I would probably travel on a boat to Australia right now, even though I know it's illegal. But I would do anything for my own children, just so they can get a better life than me. I wouldn't want them to suffer at all.

Sometimes we may forget to feel fortunate about living in Australia and I realise that I am so lucky to live here. I have the opportunity to go to school and complete the hsc where I can also hopefully go to university next year. Sleep on my mattress bed, eat junk food and etc. I can never ask more, because I'm so thankful to Allah.

Last school photos everrrr!

2011-05-29T02:38:00.000-07:00

My lil sister & bestfriend hehe :)

Almost 12 years baby!!

I will miss you girlies!

Ximena Navarrete

2011-05-26T04:39:00.000-07:00

This is Ximena at the Cannes Film Festival 2011 and her dress is designed by Gucci! She looks absolutely amazing!! I wish I was tall enough to wear these dresses haha!

Ahh she is the most stunning Miss Universe ever! I love it when she wears the colour red!

2011-05-19T03:58:00.000-07:00

I realized that sometimes I don't know where I stand? I'm so lost! And I'm trying to finish my first chapter of the PIP, and the internet is so bloody slow! But so far the PIP is going good! Tomorrow I don't have school because there's this School Captains leadership program at the NSW Parliament House and that will be interesting lol. I hope I bump into some old friends from state cause that would be such a reunion! I really do miss state 09, it was one of the best moments and experiences of my life. It was such a privilege to represent the whole of Sydney region and what makes me even more proud is my beautiful girl Nisa. Not only she was a representative of Sydney region in 2010, but now she has taken the title of State Conference Action Team (SCAT) and which means she is one of the leaders of 2011. And it makes me so happy and proud of her because overall she's been doing such a great job!

I remember last term I was going through such a harsh time at school because of the work load and at some point I felt like dropping out. But this term I'm no where thinking of that because I'm pretty chilled and more relaxed, as in I am more determined to do well and there are some subjects that I would like to do better. English so far is my only subject that I've been ranking well, 7/52. And talking about English, I'm enjoying every classes that we have! At the moment we're doing poetry and I must say I really do love it! I thought it would be borring, but it's more than that. We're studying the poems of Wilfred Owen and it goes back to WW1 1914-1918. I guess you can say I'm becoming more passionate with his poems because it has such an overall meaning of real war, it shows the real tensions of the young soldiers and what they were actually going through at that time. English wouldn't be better without my teacher, she makes our lessons alive and she definately is an incredible woman. So thank you Mrs Newtown! I recommend people to actually read through "Dulce et decorum est" it's absolutely extraordinary!

2011-05-15T05:34:00.000-07:00

Oh wow I have not blogged for about 2 months?! But anyways, my life has been so borring but school is the only thing that's keeping me busy so Alhamdulillah for that! I full deactivated my Fb before I started school this term and honestly I don't even miss it at all, but the thing that sucks the most I wouldn't know who's birthday is coming up and all, it just makes me feel bad lol! But the negative thing is that I've been watching way too much TV!! Hahahaa I love it! I'm becoming like my lil sister lol! I feel like I'm not studying as much, more like chillin and I should be studying!! And I cannot wait to watch The Amazing Race (Australia) tmrw!! Anna and I decided to go on that race when we're abit older Inshallah hehe :)

I only have 4 months till I graduate school and it is exciting but emotional at the same time, I'm always wondering where will I be during this time of next year? I just hope to stay in good touch with all my good friends and you know who you's are :) I also lost contact with a few good friends and things may not be like back in the days, but I guess everyone is busy with their lives.

Ever since I deactivated my Fb, it's also interesting to see who would stay in touch with me instead of relying on stupid social networking sites. Who knows I may never go back to Fb, I like it this way.

But guess what?! The love of my life (Enrique Iglesias) is coming to Australiaaaa!! Featuring Pitbill!!!! Now that's a bonus!!!! Hhahaaha, I've been waiting for him to come here for a concert and my dream came true! I cannot wait till I book my tickets and I can partaaay! Hhahaaha But I have that PIP due 2 days after lol :( And about that PIP, I guess it's going well. I'm at that stage of collecting all my primary and secondary information so I can actually start writing everything. But I've managed to finish my intro and I'm almost done with my first chapter :) When you think about it and break them into parts it's actually not that bad! But the thing that pisses me off the most is when everytime I wake up each morning I can hear this going through my mind "Claudia you need to do your PIP, PIP!!" Even the word PIP sounds annoying now haha and Anna hates it too! I'm just soo glad that I changed my whole topic like after 5 months doing this, but it was worth it :)

Anyways I got bored tonight, so I just remembered about my blog. Hopefully I can keep blogging soon :)

Alhamdulillah!

2011-03-13T06:00:00.000-07:00

I finally got to finish reading the Qur'an and I am so proud of myself since it was one of my goals to accomplish for 2011! Yayyy how exciting :) :)

Sickkkkk!

2011-03-06T02:46:00.000-08:00

For the past 3 weeks I've been sick :( It starts from a bad cough, sore throat and finally a cold! But those 3 weeks is something I can always cherish as one of my teenage memories..

Me being sick it feels like I'm a little girl because my parents have been taking great care of me and I feel like the luckiest girl in the world!

I just wanted to express how much I love for them. I love you Mummy and Daddy <3

2011-02-03T23:47:00.001-08:00

The first week of school is finally over! One thing I won't forget when we were in the hall clapping in to welcome the year 7's and I realise soon our school will be clapping out for us when we have our farewell assembly. It felt so weird because it all feels like everything happened just yesterday. Also my lil sister started year 7 this year and honestly I'm so proud of her so far, she's coping well in my school! Not long to go and we only have 8 months!! This week has been the hardest week of my life, I've been emotionally and physically painful maybe because of the women issue haha!

The most exciting news from school is that I will be turning 18 during my year 12 formal!!! Hahaha I'm soo excited yaaaaay! Looks like 2011 is going to be a great year, because it's our year!! I'm definately looking forward to the exciting events for school this year, yaaaay we're gna have soo much fun! I want to make the most of it this year and do well! :)

Happy 17th birthday Aldo!

2011-01-31T03:31:00.000-08:00

Seeing you smile today made me feel happy because you deserve it. We were all there for you and I'm glad you like your new kicks & the birthday card haha! And oh suprising you with a lil birthday cake haha so unexpected but we hope you had fun stinky! We all love you and your Dad is looking out for you now :) Happy 17th birthday Rionaldo, all the best!

Love always Claudia

Rest in peace Om Tony, 28/01/2011

2011-01-29T02:17:00.000-08:00

Firstly my heart goes to you Aldo and your family. Hang in there, stay strong my stinky boy.
Even though I didn't know your father too well, I heard many great things about him and I was glad I got that chance to visit him while he was in the hospital. Definately an amazing man, father & husband. One thing I can remember was his sense of humour and Aldo I want to let you know that I'm always looking out for you. Take good care of yourself and the family.

Love always Claudia <3

Amazed

2011-01-26T17:57:00.000-08:00

It's very unexpected how you bump into the people that you use to be so tight and close with. I'm amazed how so many things has changed throughout the years, but definately at the same time I have learnt alot of valuable lessons.

Want you to make me feel like I'm the only girl in the world

2011-01-16T17:53:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year lovelys!

2010-12-31T15:07:00.001-08:00

Well my Nye wasn't that bad I guess cos I spent it with my family and it was filled with heaps of laughter and happiness! We were cruising around Brighton and Double Bay, I found the nicest spot to have a picnic!! But I ended up sleeping after watching the fireworks on Tv hahaha what a joke!I was too tired anyways and I had such a great sleep after a while haha :)

I was just thinking that 2009 was such an amazing eventful year compared to 2010. But of course there were highlights for 2010! I just hope Inshallah 2011 is going to be a great, wonderful year! It's my last year of high school and I must enjoy every minute of being a school kiddo! Hehe :D I don't know what to expect but every year is always a suprise! I can't wait for 2011; graduating high school, formal, turning 18 and many more!!! But all I can say is, BRING IT ON 2011!!!!!

2010

2010-12-25T04:37:00.000-08:00

Once again another blog entry about each year! Hmm what can I say about 2010? Well I started off with senior school with subjects that I was interested in and I don't even know why I did Art. That was a joke hahaha! But anyways thanks God I dropped that out!!
But 2010 definately made me become a stronger person and a capable young women. The main highlights of 2010 are appreciation, realisation, determination and being happy.

This year I learnt to appreciate what I've got and being thankful in life. By that I mean I am soo thankful to have a great family especially my parents, I really don't know what I'd do without them honestly. I love them soo much with all my heart and I've realised at the end of the day, it's all about being there for each other no matter what. I can definately say, we're just a one happy family! My parents have supported me throughout the year especially with school and those talks I would have with them about my goals in the future. I don't know how to express it but I am just soo thankful for having such wonderful parents that can understand me! Thank you Mum & Dad, whom I call you's my bestfriends and I love you! :)

Lastly friends are always a main highlight and this year I have made so many good friends! But one thing I learnt is, "Friends come and go". Especially during my 17th birthday BBQ, I realised who actually cared for me and those that came which I never expected, suprised me. But thank you everyone for coming, that day really meant alot to me!!

My most beautiful girl and almost leaning towards 11 years, Anna-Marie Venites <3
I don't think this year we had a fight at all and maybe because we're growing up we're becoming more mature as the years go by. All I can say is thank you soo much for always being there for me no matter what, our friendship is truly unique and never change because you are just one amazing girl!! I've had soo much fun with you this year especially our funny moments hehe :) May ching & chong last forever!!! Hhahaha ;) I love you soo much my bonga, I don't know what I'd do without you! I'll probably be a lostie as usual bwahahaa <3

And for those that I call my "bestfriends" you know who you are. I just want to say thank you soo much!! You all are amazing people and just never ever change! You are one of those that I can always rely on especially during my hardest times. Deep down from my heart, I love you all <3 I just wanted to remind you guys that you's all keep me happy and I thank you for that!

I guess since I'm growing up quickly I start to learn more things about being appreciated in life. I have learnt to be happy from what I have and it's really simple. Being loved by my wonderful family especially my beautiful parents, friends, amazing opportunities, living in Australia and living under a shelter. I am grateful! I can never ask for more and one thing which is truly meaningful to me, is being loved by your family and friends!

And why did I mention realisation? Because I have realised alot this year especially about 'friends'. Friends that actually cares for you when you need them during your hardest times and I'm sick of 'come and go' but that's just life!
I've realised that life is wonderful because it gives you all these amazing opportunities out there. Like what my Dad always tells me as usual "If there's an opportunity out there go for it!" And I included that for my Captain speech because I believe that is soo true! From that experience it determined me to do the best of my ability and I ended up getting Vice-Captain, even though I've always dreamed of getting Captain of the School. But hey there's always a reason behind why I got Vice-Captain and just never give up in life!! We all have the right to make the most of it in life and never be afraid to take risks because if we didn't, we might all regret it. At the end of the day, it's all about trying and being determined in life!

Being happy is soo important to me because it keeps me positive in life and I cannot stress enough about being thankful for having such a wonderful family and friends! I just want to thank Allah for everything and especially for all the opportunities! And for giving me such amazing parents. I've had such a great year!! And thank you to everyone who made it even more amazing and if it wasn't for you, it wouldn't be complete at all <3 May 2011 be a great year Inshallah, because it's our year!! BRING IT ON!!!

For the last time of 2010, love always Claudia xoxo

Young Leaders 2010!

2010-11-22T02:35:00.000-08:00

I must say this has been the most inspirational conference I have ever been to and I'm thankful to take this opportunity with me, as I learnt so many valuable things that I will definately take on with me in life. One significant moment I will never forget was the talk from Anh Do! His journey from Vietnam to Australia was so inspiring and it actually gave me the tears because sometimes we all think we're the only one, but really we're not. His one person I can look upto through the hardships. I'd have to say one of the most unforgettable moments in my life.

Busy November!

2010-11-03T02:08:00.000-07:00

So it's finally November, a very busy month for me! And I miss you my blogspot, so I decided to do a trial for Fb to not go online during school days and I'm doing fine so far hehe. Year 12 has been good I guess, I just basically need to be on top of everything and not long till I graduate! This month I'll be missing one day of school every week due to conferences & etc, that's why I titled this entry as 'Busy November' hahaha I'm loving my free periods when it's suppose to be a 'study period' hahaha! Anna, Lauren and I have been organising the jerseys and that's been going well too! But that was a stressful work! I've decided to get my nickname as "Mz INDONESSA" Hhahaha I just changed one letter from INDONESIA! Quite lame, but I just wanted 'Nessa' on my back LOL! I've already started to get my first hsc assessment tasks which is quite freaky, but Inshallah I'll get through it. I also got promoted to work at the new Supre store at the brand new Westfield Pitt St mall and my first shift there was heaps good! Closing there is soo much better! I do miss my George St people but I can visit them anytime hehe. I also have a formal to attend and YAY I got my dress already! Sometimes I hate being a girl LOL! These days it makes me think alot how I just want to do soo well for the hsc and try my best! I must say, I'm very lucky and fortunate to have my parents because they have been supporting me and their the ones that keep me positive and not to stress about year 12. At the end of the day, I just want to make them proud and show them that I am determined in everything I do. I believe life is beautiful for me, because there are soo many opportunities for all of us! Sometimes there is a reason why we're here. We're very fortunate to get educated because those kids that are starving would die, just to go to school. But realistically, WE can help them and we have it all in our own hands. I promised myself one day, when I get a really good job in the future, I would love to help those unfortunate kids and help them get education. It's pathetic how people can just throw those opportunities away and waste them. It's that precious because life is precious, and every opportunity is precious. Another lesson I learnt is that you don't need those material things to make you happy, cause for me it's all about me and my family being as one happy family. Because at the end of the day, we're always there together no matter what happens and I'd have to say, I am lucky. But as the days go by, I tend to realize more and I've learnt a few lessons here and there. The weird thing is that you only realize after it's gone and you just never know. You never know what to expect but that's life. I'm sick of running to people and caring about them, because maybe they don't even give a shit about me. But that's just me, I care too much for people and I don't like being ignorant. That's just not me. Sometimes the world is even ignorant and selfish, I hate all the bullshit they should just get over it! I hate it how they discriminate people because of their religion or culture and etc. When is this world going to be equal as one. We're all just a human being and where is the love? I know I'm constantly changing topics but cbf lol, and when are you ever going to change? Like fuck it, GET OVER IT MATE! Wish I could say that to your face! Haha I'm so slack, but it's true! Last of all, there is also that one person who's been there for me throughout the hard times, Anna-Marie Venites. I honestly wouldn't know what to do without you my bonga, your amazing girl and you really are beautiful inside and out. If you are reading this which I doubt it, I bet your thinking 'Eww lesbian' HAHAHAHAHAA! But really Anna, THANK YOU! I love you always and remember I'm here, I have your back no matter what xoxo

Damn that was a long post!! :P

2010-10-10T04:21:00.000-07:00

On the subject of new start, tomorrow everything will change. I'm going to start year 12 meaning that I'll be starting the hsc and I really don't know what to expect. I'm scared but excited at the same time, I only have one more year of high school and I know I can do it! I do realize that I will have the responsibility of my studies and my other duty as Vice Captain, it hasn't kicked in yet but maybe soon. Inshallah I hope everything goes well in year 12 and that I'm able to handle everything smoothly. I have decided to deactivate my Facebook soon by end of this month, well firstly I wanted to delete my account but that doesn't exist! But I have this plan that I won't go on Facebook during year 12, but maybe only while the holidays are on but that's if I get all my assessments done! I have heard some of my friends saying "But you won't have a social life?" Well I don't need to have a social life over the internet do I? I rather text, call or whatever even though Facebook can be convenient. It seriously is a distraction so I'll just stay away from that haha! And I will try blog more so I can improve my writing!

But these holidays has been pretty good compared to the other ones since I've been productive I guess haha! Went to gym first week, chillin with friends, working, spending quality time with family and getting sick NOT! But I was hoping to loose my voice hahahaha!

Sometimes I feel like I need to be alone, I just want to go far away to a place that is peaceful.

I guess we all need to be aware to remind ourselves to set a good role model to others and for me especially to my little sister.

On our daily lives, I'm sure we all go through this. We treat others nicely to show that we care for them and in return we are treated like shit! But it makes us wonder should we treat them the same way they have treated us? I have learnt a lesson today, Belief after hardship there is always relief. If we do the good thing and in return we may not get what we want, Inshallah something way beyond better will come to us without knowing or expecting it to occur to us. We just never know.

17TH BIRTHDAY BBQ!

2010-09-26T07:16:00.000-07:00

I would love to say thank you so much to everyone that came to my BBQ because it means alot to me and I appreciate it so much! I hope you all enjoyed the day and the yummy food there! Basically it was just a nice relaxing day and catching up with friends! I must say big thank you to my Mum and Dad because they made it happen and it was successful! I love you so much Mum and Dad, thank you! Alhamdulillah it was a great weather!

At the start I was quite disappointed though because many of my good friends told me in the last minute that they couldn't make it to my party and it made me upset because I expected them to be there. Especially for the ones who dogged it honestly, for a stupid unreasonable excuse and that just completely turned me down. But I guess I still learnt something from lesson number one that you realize who actually cares for you and who doesn't. But another positive lesson I learnt today is that I realize who I would hold on to my journey as a life time. Those friends that came today was enough for me as a birthday present, which defines the true term of carring. That's why I truly love you all!

Mum, Dad and Peggy (who always think I leave you out LOL!) It was just so nice and carring to have you's around especially and I wouldn't even ask for more! That's why I thank you's for making this happen successfully Alhamdulillah! I'm so proud and lucky to have you all, I truly do adore you oh so much!

And to my other family members, thank you so much for coming and helpinh importantly! Once again without the big help, it wouldn't be as productive haha! But truly thank you so much!

But Alhamdulillah thank you Allah I had a wonderful day spent with my loved ones! Best 17th birthday ever!! <3

Seventeenth birthday!

2010-09-22T04:07:00.000-07:00

I had the best, exciting and the most amazing 17th birthday! Honestly my day was filled with happiness, dreams and wishes coming true on the day. Being 17 in Indo is considered as an official young women just like a sweet sixteen! But the main highlight on my birthday was firstly getting knighted as Vice Captain of RGHS! While getting our blazers exhanged with Chay, my friends in the crowd yelled out "HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLAUDIA!" and in return I yell back "THANK YOU!" Hhahaha I really thought that was lovely and I looked over to my parents who are sitting down in the front.It was a really nice moment to have them there watching over me and at the same time it was my birthday. I really do thank my parents for everything and it's just unreal how 17 years ago I entered this world.It's unbelievable for me because I've always dreamed something like this to happen, to serve my school and make them proud. As I watch Angela and Chay say their farewell speech, it made me realize that I will be in the same boat as them in exactly one year! It's true how we need to make the most of it in high school and while listening to the girls, I started tearing at the same time. Imagine if I had to do a farewell speech! I would literally cry like a freak! No joke haha! But on the day of my birthday I literally spent my time at school with the SRC girls! We then had the Year 12 SRC farewell party which was organised by the lovely year 10's! They did a fantastic job and the decoration was absoutely creative! So I thank you girls for preparing and putting your effort into this. At the same time it was an emotional ride for me, seeing my favourite year 12 girls leaving the school well more like my big sisters to me. But I thank you girls for everything, you have made me proud and I hope to make you girls proud too! During the party, I had my own little ice cream cake with a candle which they all sang me a birthday song! I wouldn't trade to spend my birthday with anyone else but with these lovely ladies! Then after school I went to chill with the usuals at Maccas and it was also my asik's birthday!! Also along with Jake and Jeni! Hahaha it was even Keven Rudd's birthday too LOL! His cool cause we share the same birthday!I had to rush home and get ready for the Year 12's Graduation night since Izzy and I were mc-ing the event. I really do appreciate Izzy's help, without her I would be lost honestly haha! I really can't sit on the stage still for freaking 2 hours! I made a fool of myself because I couldn't pronounce Angela's surname, but hey I made the audience laugh hahaha! But yeah my birthday was also interesting because I learnt my first lesson, there are main two types of people. The good and the bad, the ones that care and the ones that doesn't give a shit. We shouldn't even care for those who don't even slighty care for us or we shouldn't even bother or waste our time for people like that! I'm sick and tired of this repetition, I wish you were just out of my life! I wish I could stuff some cake on your face haha! Anyways to the point, I would love to say thank you to everyone for the birthday wishes and the people that I got to spend my birthday with! Which you made the most of it, I love you all and never change :)

Love always Claudia <3

Alhamdulillah

2010-09-06T07:21:00.000-07:00

Allahu akbar you are the greatest! I can't believe this day has happened but I got Vice Captain! Only yesterday I felt like I was in year 7 looking upto the captains and from day 1 this has been my dream. But at the same time I'm upset that Liz didn't get anything because she totally deserved it but at the end of the day, everyone know's who deserved it the most. I realize now that being one of the captains in school is a big responsibility, because every where I go I carry some burden with me and it feels like teachers are watching me too LOL! Maybe times might get rough at the same time when my studies are getting too pressuring, but inshallah there will be some way. I can't wait for the upcoming events and right now I have my yearly exams at the moment which I've been pretty busy lately. Tommorrow we celebrate Eid and then the afternoon I have my Business exam -.- But doesn't matter anyways, I just want to get it done and over! But after the exam period, I'll be very busy with the captain shizz so that's what I'm looking forward too AND my birthday is also coming up too! Hehe can't wait and I already got my first present from my Daddy hehe :) Also congratulations to the stinky Aldo for getting Vice Captain as well at school! Hhahahaa pretty funny that we both hold the same positions at our school in the Randwick "Community" but that's what you call the stinky vibe LOL! Ciaooo I'm off studying for business YAYYY! -.-

Bismillah

2010-09-05T03:23:00.000-07:00

MAGIC 11!

2010-08-31T04:15:00.000-07:00

Highlight of the day; we girls all ended up getting into the SRC! Hehe :D It's really exciting cause it's going to be our year! So here we come 2011! Bring it on woo! Congratulations to all you lovely girls :)

My sister is currently at the hospital because she got her tonils removed today and it was sad to see her in pain and looking all pale :( But Alhamdulillah the operations went well and it's so quiet at home without her.. I love you Peggy! Stay strong <3 xoxo

One of the best gift I've ever recieved is the love of friendship.

2010-08-30T06:46:00.000-07:00

These days we realize even more who our true friends are and no matter what I know Anna always have my back. I know I haven't blogged lately cause I've been busy with school and I've been trying Tumblr out, but I miss blogspot! But anyways as we grow up more you learn the meaning of true friendship. I believe Anna and I demonstrates a good example to the meaning of friendship and one word I would have to say is, 'Unique' We've been through it all for the pass 11 years of our life and she know's me too well. She really know's what my weaknesses are and because of her she keeps my head up high these days to stay positive. If you are reading this Anna, which I think you never go on blogspot haha, what I said to you before is that I really do mean it! I must thank you for everything, for being such a great, good, amazing bestfriend/sister you are to me and you have to remember no one will ever replace you! You are so beautiful from your heart and outside, never change cause I love you!

Love Always Claudia <3

Thoughts in mind

2010-07-25T05:47:00.001-07:00

Lately I've been thinking in mind about Australia? Since currently we have that whole political stuff happening right now and how Julia Gillard is now the Prime Minister of Australia. But I would have to say I'm proud of her being the first female Prime Minister of Australia's history. Since the last debate against Canterbury Boys and how the main topic was based on Australian Politics, it really did keep me thinking about it. What if Australia did became a republic country? And yes that would be a whole hassle of turning that around cause it's all about the money in this world today! During our debate we mentioned about how voting is voluntary and if you don't vote here, you get fined which is pretty much a punishment. For example, what if someone needs to go overseas because of an emergency due to family situations or even to deal with work. Well you still can vote, but I mean it's alot of paper work too! And people have other committments and we shouldn't be forced, cause maybe more likely some people here might be interested. Therefore I actually strongly do believe that voting should be all about freedom of choice, there are both positive and negative sides towards it, but it's a good benefit for Australian citizens to vote since they are the "citizens" of this country. The other side is that majority of Australian's don't know how the Parliament and legislation works. It would be interesting to see in the future if 16 years old were allow to vote for elections because we are going to be the leaders of this nation one day.

Debating

2010-07-25T05:32:00.000-07:00

So recently we have just finally won our first debate haha! Even though we don't go to the next round and seriously about time we versed a public school lol! Infact it was a really good debate even though it was my first time being 4th speaker. We debated against Canterbury Boys and I can never get over with "hypocriticalness" BWAHAHAAHAHAAA! It was based on Australian Politics and the topic was, "Should voting be voluntary?" I actually enjoyed this topic cause I learnt heaps but overall, debating can be fun and exciting at the same time! I always learn something new which I mostly enjoy about it and I hope to improve more with my public speaking :)

HAPPY 17TH BIRTHDAY DENISE BABY GIRL!!

2010-07-25T05:20:00.000-07:00

A night to always remember with the girls and all the yummy Lebo food and the belly dancing to arab music!!

Don’t wait for your ship to come in, swim out to it!

2010-07-21T06:01:00.000-07:00

Bring it on Term 3!

2010-07-19T04:49:00.000-07:00

I honestly can't believe I only have one more term till I start my HSC. During these Winter holidays, my Dad always reminds me about "Term 3" that it's going to be a very busy term that he really wants me to concentrate and aim higher marks. This is how I see it, by another 2 more months September, is going to be the most busiest term! Alot of things are going on during that time of month and I feel like I'm one step away to my dream. Recently I went to watch the movie "Karate Kid" and their main song was "Never say never" which is actually from Justin Bieber haha! But the lyrics were true despite where I'm going through now, in order to achieve something you need to believe in yourself first. I want that to prove myself when the results are out hopefully. But I will always remember no matter what happens, if it does knock me down then I will not stay on the ground. This term is really important to me so much.. and there is a reason of course. Who know's it might be a journey, especially a learning experience.
My mum then had a talk about me carring too much for people's feelings, which is true actually and I guess that's one of my weaknesses. I think I can be abit too soft. My cousin told me "Don't let anyone step over you" I know I'm strong girl, I can do it! I believe it's really important to think positive in life whether you have ups and downs, cause eventually you'll make it through.

Beautiful day

2010-07-14T02:03:00.000-07:00

Thanks God it was a day off for me today on this beautiful day. I love that feeling when it's sunny, bright just basically lovely. But I got to catch up with my stinky Rionaldo and have lunch at Mama's kitchen which was great! The others came along Nigel, Ben, Rashi & Nick and just watched the boys play pool as usual.

This holidays hasn't been like a holiday to me, more like working and realization. I realize what's good for you and what's bad for you simply like that. I learnt to appreciate things more especially your surroundings and I feel very grateful. I just truly want to say I am very very grateful, I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. I have what I want, to be loved by them and in return that goes the same and to take care of them. There's nothing I can ask more. Sometimes it's quite sad to see when your in the same boat, you can't even have a decent conversation with that person even if you put your effort to show them that you still care. But it's more like they love the attention rather than knowing how you are and everything. I find that sad, but it shouldn't affect from the past things but it shows how much you care for people.

Believe

2010-07-07T02:52:00.000-07:00

It's all about believing in yourself and yes it does take time to believe in myself, since I easily put myself down. Crying, bragging on about things and etc won't do nothing at all. I'm glad to have such beautiful parents with their great support and their the reason why they keep me motivated. I need to believe in myself in order to achieve my goals and dreams. I agree, believe in yourself first before anything.

Patience

2010-07-04T06:12:00.000-07:00

It will eventually come along one day it will..

Promise In The Dark

2010-07-04T06:09:00.000-07:00

And it all equals a promise in the dark, so don’t promise me.

Quote;

2010-07-01T08:17:00.000-07:00

Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve.
Dr. Napoleon Hill

All I see are pretty bright butterflies

2010-06-30T05:33:00.000-07:00

My dream airlines

2010-06-27T05:24:00.001-07:00

MELBOURNE LONG WEEKEND 10!

2010-06-15T05:44:00.000-07:00

So I went to Melbourne for the long weekend and I had soo much fun. But to keep it sweet and short, on Saturday went shopping with the girls and Lukman LOL. Sunday was just basically a house warming at a family friends place.
I actually prefer the city life at Melbourne compared to Sydney, Melbourne just has this nice atmosphere there and more laid back. It's more spacious and I love those trams, it's so cool haha! Suprisingly I didn't buy much cos nothing was appealing to me but it doesn't matter anyways, cos I had soo much fun!! The thing that I remembered is that I didn't even have to worry about anything there and honestly I didn't wna leave. I've been having these flashbacks of Sarah and I when we went on this ride at Galactic world which is like a roller coaster and it was crazy!! I remember us screaming as it was like we were giving birth to new born babies haha and the fact that Sarah put her hands out for a hi5, but instead I grabbed her hands LOL! It was such a fun moment and our hair was flying everywhere and all those laughs hahaha! But anyways special thanks to Sarah and Ella for making my time fantabulous haha! :D Would love to go back to Melbourne soon :)

Melbourne here I come!

2010-06-11T04:49:00.000-07:00

This made my night for today.

2010-06-09T04:47:00.000-07:00

Lucy Liu: you are such a sweet girl claudia - i have never ever ever EVER in my 5 years at rghs seen you being bitchy to any one ever. i hope you get elected to be our school captain because you were born to be it. remember our holiday hourly long phone calls? ahh those were the memories love you girlxxx

Lucy had this status something to do with if you like my status, I'll tell you what I like about you. So I decided to why not haha! Honestly didn't expect this comment and it's just really nice to have someone to say that. It really did make me smile and definately a highlight of my day. Even though a comment like that is sweet and short, it just means alot to me :) Thank you Lucy you made my day xoxo

Everyday is a new lesson

2010-06-07T03:27:00.000-07:00

I'm not going to let anyone to take my dream away. As we start to grow up older, we realize who matters the most to us and life in the future. Everything definately starts from scrap no matter where we come from and that is putting our hard effort into the whole action work. Everyone has different beliefs, perspective in life or any other way around. I believe as we are still young, we should really use our time wisely. Have fun being young not in that way as getting drunk and doing silly things, but by being creative and being involved for the better. We are definately the next future generation that is going to lead this world in a productive way. I hate wasting time for a whole lot of bullshit reasons and I can definately go on forever. My dad has told me, 'Once you leave school everything changes, everyone leads to their own path way and you can never go back' Believe it or not, we as young adolescents have so much more to give in the future but right now is the best time to get out there. It's true how they say, work for everything now you want to achieve and when we suceed to it's level, we'll get everything we want and it's really not that hard if you think about it. Let's just say it's a simple process and it will gradually come to you one day. Sometimes we shouldn't be afraid to be outspoken either, If I believe in something I would say it and I start to realize that these days our closed ones may not even agree at all because maybe they've never experienced it before. It's easier for them to say then being in that position. But in some stage in life, we go through all the pain, experiences and we realize even more after. I believe everyday is a new lesson.

Doorway to my dreams

2010-06-05T18:31:00.000-07:00

I can never be, until it comes along one day.

2010-06-04T06:19:00.000-07:00

Quality not quantity.

2010-06-02T05:22:00.000-07:00

Oh clueless!

2010-06-01T06:35:00.001-07:00

'Education is the key to sucess'

2010-06-01T05:39:00.000-07:00

Already June, more to come, it's coming closer.

2010-06-01T05:06:00.000-07:00

It's June already! Can you guys believe it we're already half way down of the year! It's scary at the same but can be exciting as more things are coming in the way. Not long till I start one of my important events of my schooling, HSC!! Each day I wake up I still cannot believe that I am growing up so quick! There are so many things I would love to achieve before I leave high school, so I can look back and see what great things I have done and would tell my future kids the stories haha! I am close to my 'dream' everyday it's getting very close and that is my aim for now besides doing well in school. These days it's pretty much school that is my number 1 focus and I've been getting lectures from my Dad especially but their not bad, their pretty inspirational. I will always remember what my Dad said to me.

Today at school, our src has hosted a 'Star Week' which means we get to wear mufti and dress up as our fave celebrity/character and, Sharmi and I decided to rock up to school by wearing our 'I love Justin' tops to school as they were our work uniform haha! Pretty hilarious though but why not! So the proceeds were going towards the Children's hospital to raise more resources such as machinery, games and etc for the kids. I also got the chance today to audition for the choir group in school and I made it in! Hhaha first real audition wasn't that bad and I actually kind of enjoyed it. Main reason why I wanted to do is because I want to sing haha! But overall I enjoy singing and I don't mind taking my time for that too, since it is another extra curriculum at school :)

The Salvation Army-Red Shield Appeal!

2010-05-30T03:50:00.000-07:00

Anna and I decided to volunter for the Red Shield Appeal as we believe it's a great opportunity helping out for the community and I've always wanted to get involved more in the community. So we rocked up to Randwick Townhall, signed in for registration and we were set to go since it was just us two! We were located to Coogee at a specific street to collect donations. We had those cool red bibs hahaha! We got driven there and the first three houses no one answered and finally someone donates! We were cheering haha! There were some nasty moment as in some people can be rude and it felt like a trek today too, as we had to walk up all these stairs to the door. I knocked the door and we were standing there smiling, getting ready to greet them and suddenly a dog starts barking like crazy!! Honestly it sounded like half pig/dog and I full ran for my life, no joke!! So I almost got a heart attack and tramautized by that too when going to the next houses. But overall this was a lovely experience. Got to meet new people, even the people that donated and this lovely lady we met whom we had a great conversation with her. We got free big mac vouchers and our Captain for Salvation Army, Karen who was in charge for our school, gave us an extra voucher. Which we got so geed hahahaa and pigged out afterwards for Maccas like fatties bwahahahaa!
But I strongly disagree with the whole thing about helping out for your specific background or religion. I believe that we live in a modern society and no matter where we come from, race background and religion. We are all equal as human beings and I strongly believe that we should help each other.

Sometimes lifes not fair.

2010-05-28T07:53:00.001-07:00

You just can't always jump into a conclusion simple as that.

2010-05-28T07:52:00.001-07:00

After all..

2010-05-28T04:10:00.000-07:00

Maybe I do in the end I realize what's true inside. Or it may be just me? It may not be the right time to face it but I do hope one day it will. When the timing is right.

I won't let you take my dream away from me.

2010-05-28T03:55:00.000-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS NISA!

2010-05-25T01:24:00.000-07:00

So today we had our zone meeting that's held on once a term and we went too JJ Cahill who was hosting the meeting for their first time and they did a fantastic job! I believe it was a memorable day! Why? Because congratulations to my lovely Nisa!! She got into State SRC and I feel so proud for her, our school and myself because it's that feeling you've motivated someone to get involved and passing our torch tradition down. So I guess I can say it's an great achievement! So now I am aiming for my goal woo! I guess I never felt like this before in my life, when you want something so bad you gotta work for it to make your dream come true and it's all about determination.

DREAM BELIEVE SUCEED

2010-05-23T06:15:00.001-07:00

'He will learn to love her'

2010-05-23T06:10:00.000-07:00

Exam Week!

2010-05-18T05:24:00.000-07:00

Starting from yesterday my half-yearly exams has officially begun! And guess what five exams down and two to go woo!
So let me explain my thoughts about the first 5 exams.

MONDAY
ENGLISH: Definately nothing to study and yes I am finally getting sick and tired about the so called 'Journey' LOL! I think the English exam was weird overall but for my extended response was pretty lame hahahaha! After English, I wasn't feeling satisfied with this exam though hmm..

COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES: I didn't really study for this one instead I just read my exercise book over and over again and a few sheets that were handed out by the teacher. But the CAFS exam was very basic knowlegde and the problem was that I couldn't define it into an exact term! Hhahahaa and I do regret today that not doing Modern History but hey at least CAFS is helpful not only for my education but also for my own wellbeing and for other individualities.

BUSINESS STUDIES: To be honest I actually enjoyed this exam the most bwahahahaa! Because I studied hard for this than any other subjects and the fact that its my most favourite subject. I feel satisfied with Business and end of the exam I realized the exam was out of 80!! Obviously I want to pass for sure but not just a pass, but a mark way beyond that to pay off the studying and everything hehe.

TUESDAY:
My fourth exam was during the middle so I slept in today for abit and decided to go to school early to study more for Legal. I remembered that I woke up with a dream that is my dream but weird at the same time lol :S I went to the bus stop thinking that the 357 would arrive early, but I ended up waiting for 20 minutes under the shelter while it was raining hard! Cars were driving pass and splashing water at me, so I was all wet haha! Arrived at school went to the library and ended up bumping into Jen which was cool so we could help each other out for Legal :)

SOCIETY & CULTURE: I guess I kinda studied for this exam but there were soo many pages for the exam which was crazy!! One thing I did not study for the cognitive theory shit and I was basically writing down so many bullshit haha! I think it was okay, hey!

LEGAL STUDIES: Out of all the subjects, Legal was the most stressful one for me! But since I had the great help from Josh, I knew what I was doing and all his past exams and notes helped me heaps! Since the questions related to his past exams, so Josh I thank you heaps for your kindness! :D The exam was good, thank God I studied hahahaa if I didn't there goes my marks and I'm trying to make up for it since I failed my first exam -.- which I didn't study at all and I had only 1 mark to pass! But oh well my fault for sure! I can't stop thinking how Josh was reminding me about the 'Effectiveness' regarding to the law reform which was definately ohh soo true! Cos that was my extended response relating to sexual assault and before that I did a draft for my extended response and I memorized the first two pages! During the extended response I went all blank but then it was fine!

So now I'm relieved and relaxed with my first 5 exams that are over and done with! I've just finished studying for Religion exam tommorrow but not too keen on that and lastly Visual Arts which I cbf and YAYYYYY :D I miss my facebook haven't had my baby for a few days haha and I wonder what the password is, since I don't have a clue since the stinky Rionaldo changed it!

Flashblack

2010-05-12T05:46:00.000-07:00

Currently I'm having this flashback from last year as I was looking through the photos when I went to my beautiful Bali vacation. I missed those times going to the beach, going out for dinner, swimming, taxi rides, walking and etc. Loved every moment of it! It was simply the best and it's the place where I would love to be there right now!

Lately I've been studying everyday for hours and hours for exams next week. It's been very tired but then end of the day I've had some things done. I seriously cannot wait when my first 5 exams are over which I only have left religion and visual arts but can't wait to freedom and chill haha! :D

Happy Mother's Day

2010-05-09T02:20:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's Day to my beautiful Mum! :)
I believe it is a wonderful day to celebrate for our Mum's because its the time where they have all the attention on this special day for them hehe.
But today was a really nice day to spend quality time with the family. We ended up going to Hurstville for lunch and shopping. Love those funny moments where you can laugh your heads off. It's that feeling where you don't need to worry about anything else, so it was real nice :)
For Mother's Day we got my Mum those sandwich press since she's always wanted one and it was really delightful to see her smiling and happy cos it made me happy.
Mum I thank you for taking such great care of me since I was born. You are the most amazing, wonderful, funny, coolest, inspirational, hard working Mum. You are my hero Mum, I love you and Happy Mother's Day <3

Remember

2010-05-06T07:15:00.000-07:00

There is always going to be the good and the bad but never give up your dreams, goals that you want achieve to suceed. If your very passionate about something you are most likely to achieve it and by doing that its all about the action work you put into it, because "Action speaks louder than words." You choose to worry about the other negative, then you are surely going to another completely different pathway. Your dream or goals are right at the end, waiting for you.

Love always Claudia xoxo

Inspirational

2010-05-06T04:38:00.000-07:00

One word for today, INSPIRATIONAL.
So today our school got invited to attend the Salvation Army, Red Shield Appeal OASIS and I am so thankful to actually to be a part of this with Monika and along with Mrs Mythes (Dno how to spell her name sorry! lol), a very lovely and wonderful teacher!
I actually didn't know what to except from this talk along with other schools and never realized that there were actually alot of homeless kids here today in our community. I realized how lucky I am today and the parents I have, that is why I am so grateful overall.
By watching all the documentry films and also the song, it has inspired me to actually open my eyes by helping out more in the wider community. (LOL community again hahahaa) But overall we are very fortunate. For example there are some kids since they were in a young age has actually never owned a bed before, been taken away from their parents since they were young and never got in contact by today.
The amazing job from Captain Paul and his wife Robbin Moulds is just delightful and inspirational!
I think its the time where our generation as a society where we live in, needs to start thinking about others not only ourselves. But we live in this one precious earth and we're all in this together! It's all about helping out each other and providing a positive impact for them. Not only them but for our world we're we live in.

APRIL UPDATE!

2010-04-14T16:34:00.000-07:00

Okay I'm soo sorry for not blogging just been so busy and not bothered too but a friend of mine reminded me too and I just find it so cute cos they actually care about it haha :)

JINDABYNE WAS AMAZING!! I loved every moment and enjoyed all the fun activities that I never got to experience before. We did canoeing, mountain bike riding (I still can't even ride a bike) hahaha! Initiatives course, high ropes & rock climbing. Every night we would we have a trivia night, random activities, dance night and Jindy market!! The lodge we stayed in was the Milton lodge which is more like the white ass lodge! We had our teacher room right next to our cabin but it was all good I guess. Staying awake with the girls and talking all night, laughing to completely stupid things and going off topic. Overall I would love to go back to Jindabyne a place where it's peaceful and nothing you need to worry.

Since camp, it's been preety hectik and very busy! I had my cousin's wedding which I got to dance for the welcoming bride & groom. I danced with the Melbourne girls and I think we did good even though the music system was off and on, but we still kept going. I did a lil speech for my cousin which I actually left it at home! But I think I did alright aye haha :) I caught my cousins flowers so I'm getting married next bwahaaha nah I'm kidding but I did which is suprising cos since I'm short haha! I met alot of people since then on and made friends especially from Melb and got to know the girls very well and I'll be seeing them hopefully when I go to Melbourne in June! :D

I've been working alot in the holidays and it's back to school soon, need to study!! But that was just a summary so far :)

"Actions speak louder than words."

2010-03-23T22:03:00.000-07:00

Pretty much today that most famous quote was stuck in my head for the whole day and since it's also my school's moto. It kept me thinking since we had our Year 11 Study Seminar and I actually enjoyed it. It was basically about getting us prepared for our HSC and how to prioritise, balance our studies with our social life because being happy is the most essential foundation in life. It's true, the key to get through to success is our 'Actions' not words.

Also makes me think how privileged I am to have this opportunity while we're young and make the most of it. Life is too short and you just never know what to expect. It may be full of suprises, shocks and you name it all. It comes down to where you should just enjoy school at the same time even though there are alot going on with school or other than that because I do realize I don't have much time. Really time does fly that quick! It's like by blinking once, I'll be doing my HSC already in Term 4 and Term 1 has almost ended.

But the most exciting events I'm looking forward to school is Harmony Day which I am participating in the Parade of Nations, and I'll be wearing my national costume representing Indonesia. On Sunday I'm off to JINDABYNE which is a 7 hour drive and I'll be alway for 5 days so I think I'll be blogging after my cousin's wedding since there is soo much happening right now! I really can't wait to get away from everything and spend time with the school girls so I guess I can call it 'The Great Escape.'

Borring life

2010-03-15T05:16:00.000-07:00

I'd have to admit my life is soo borring right now! It's just school, school, schoool! Getting my assessment tasks done and studying for my business exams which I am aiming to get a really good mark hopefully. But overall I'm actually enjoying the school days :)

Recently 360 was held on the weekend same venue but this year it kinda disappointed me! By the fact that it wasn't that amazing as last year and suprisingly it wasn't packed as last year too! But overall it was really great seeing some faces after a while and seeing them performing too :) I've also been starting to do open shifts on Saturdays now and I actually enjoy it because the goes alot faster! This upcoming Saturday is Eman's 16th party and I'm pumped up for that haha! Just wna partaaaaay! So over schoool and then it's Harmony Day soon then comes along JINDABYNE BABY!! <3

I guess I kinda do have a busy week ahead for me.. But it's going to be all fine! :) You know that feeling when you've tried and tried but it just never seems to work out? Well I give up and I'm preety sure your reading this right now, but we both know we are drifting apart from each other but I don't know why we can't even talk it out to each other. These days it never it feels the same anymore, I'm afraid to of loosing our friendship honestly. There is alot more to say but it probably be the best for me not saying anything as you are going through an 'important' stage in your life right now. But always remember that I'll always be here for you even if we've drifted apart and so on. It kinda is sad sometimes that each day it slowly falls out and it's going no where.

It's okay like everyone says, "Live life to the fullest" And oh my holidays are coming up yayyyyyy :D

Sunday night

2010-02-28T03:23:00.000-08:00

Year 11 is starting to really kick in and it's getting very intense! I realized how time management is really important and at the same time trying to keep up with your school work, getting things done in time. I'm trying not to stress about it but at the same time I'm trying to enjoy school too. It's already half way of term 1! I'm looking forward to the events that are coming up soon! I'm going to Jindabyne with my year so that's very exciting and that goes for 4 nights and 5 days! I'm going to have a very busy week cause I'll be back for my cousin's wedding and I have to dance for her wedding as well so I must practice!

Apart from that things are fine but hey can't complain about that! I've tried and tried my best so I think it's time to give up and move along cause it's taking me no where. I've tried already and honestly now I really don't know what to do and I know things hasn't been the same lately. I miss the good old times

Thoughts

2010-02-05T03:01:00.000-08:00

So I guess I've been pretty much busy with school which is alright so it keeps me motivated. The subjects I do at school can keep me thinking about our lives today and for example today at Society & Culture class we had this class discussion about Kasey Chamber's song called "Ignorance". Read the lyrics carefully.

Don't wanna read the paper
I don't like bad news
Last night a man got shot
Outside the house of blues
I'd like to ignore it
I'd like to just pretend
That the reason for it
Is something I can comprehend

I don't listen to the radio
Last time it made me cry
Two boys went crazy
Fifteen kids died
And I don't know their families
I don't ask 'em how they're going
They're on the other side of the world
But it's way too close to home

I've got something to say
And I thought it might be worth a
mention
If you're not pissed off at the world
Then you're just not paying attention
And you can turn off the TV
And go about your day
But just 'cos you don't see it
It don't mean its gone away hey

We don't talk to our neighbours
They've got funny coloured skin
We see 'em out on the sidewalk
But we don't invite 'em in
We only eat when we're hungry
And we throw the rest away
While babies in Cambodia
Are starving everyday

We risk our lives
We hit our wives
We act like everything is funny
We hide our pain
While we go insane
We sell our souls for money
We curse our mums
We build our bombs
We make our children cry
We watch the band
While Vietnam
Just watch their children die

I totally agree with Kasey Chamber's lyrics about our society today and it really did got me thinking about it. Let's take it this way, all kids like us these days go to school 5 days a week right? In my opinion I believe we are very lucky to have the opportunity to go to school to get educated and we're much more intelligent than the people back in the old days. I think this opportunity we have is pretty amazing and you may not realize but maybe while we're in class learning, there a kids in the unprivileged countries that are starving to death and this makes me think back from last year while attending the World Vision Conference based on about the 40 hour famine. That experience was an emotional day for me but amazing at the same time how we can help so much and what we have to offer. It makes me realize that by being at school I try to use it wisely because it is definately an amazing opportunity to be in school and getting educated for a good cause even though it can be stressing at times. But think about it, we go to school and do our best, aim high marks and so on. Graduate high school and most of us goes to uni to complete a course and from there on we have our career jobs that equals to sucesss and we can all help out for those unprivileged kids.

As you see I'm typing this and anything can happen in the other side of the world right now and for those who don't have these useful technologies like us, we are indeed very fortunate.

I think it's time for the world to have their acts together and stop all these controvesies and help each other no matter where we come from. We're all just human beings yet with different skin tone, morals and etc. As a world, one planet we're just like a community we are one.

Back to School!

2010-01-31T04:03:00.000-08:00

School so far has been good I guess, I really like the idea of walking into class with that happy feeling and just looking forward for each lessons. I'm happy with all my subjects and teachers yayyy! :) Since I'm a senior now we have our green skirt which is exciting hahaha! Feels weird cos there's only 1 year above us and then it's us Year 11's just so use of having more older people around me haha! A quote that I will always remember from our Deputy Principal Mr Raskal, 'Achieve the best to your ability' Yes that's for school but can be for other things to and no matter what always try your best :) So I also really wna do good in school this year but what feels intense at the same time is that we only have 3 terms of Year 11 and it will fly that quick! But bring it on Year 11!

Also a shout out for my lil stinky brother Rionaldo, Happy 16th birthday! Love you man and hope you had a fun day too hehe :) xoxo

Now that your gone

2010-01-17T05:09:00.000-08:00

I miss you, I really really miss you and need you in this time of my life. When everything comes together, having that feeling where there's this heavy weight on your shoulder and it's hard to loose that weight of yours. It's always complete when your around but now that your gone I can't do anything about it now..

Breakdown

2010-01-15T03:47:00.000-08:00

I guess I can say lately I've been feeling preety much just shieet. My one and only lil sister was vommiting yesterday since 3am in the morning and so on. It made me worry so much about her because she is my only lil one and my mum called her work in sick just to take care of work. Then was called in to work on that day and not feeling that high spirit.

Have you ever felt like you had to put up with something for soo long and just now your letting that all out? I'm fed up with it I have to go through all the shieets. It's like I'm always the one trying and trying so hard to the best of my ability and yet you never realize but maybe deep down inside of you.. But you just don't want to admit that to me. Haven't you realize since all that, we've been like this? It's just never feels the same now. I don't know if you ever read my blogs but yeah I feel like I can express it more from here than to you in person which I just can't do. Otherwise all these other stuff will happen which I know it will for sure so I'll leave it that way. You seem to forget your close surroundings especially me and I know there were times when you were there for me but now it's like I tell more things to my other friends then you. Which doesn't feel right? I'm really happy for you because having that person completes your happiness. Can't be bothered to type more cause it's going to make me feel more emotional as I'm typing this now, those tears starts to run down

Borring Monday!

2010-01-11T03:20:00.000-08:00

Firstly I'd have to say my holidays has been BORRING!! Haven't done much and guess what?! I haven't even went to the beach yet! But hopefully this Wednesday I am which I'm really looking forward to seeing my girls and my mates! Hope it's hot too haha! So I guess that's the exciting event that's happening this week. Dusty's 16th birthday is coming up on Saturday and she's having a dinner. Really looking forward to dressing up ahahas! Can't wait to see everyone getting all dressed up. It's going to be a good night :) My cousin Taco Bella is coming back home from Indo next week so I'm preety pumped up to listening to her funny stories and catching up, go school shopping yayy! :D

I think 2010 is going good so far. I remember today while walking to the shops through the fresh air breeze, it's just a good feeling. It's that feeling where you have everything off your chest, smiling alone and having that feeling where your away from everything. Isn't just a nice feeling going through a fresh breeze alone?

I guess I've been watching a couple of movies lately and singing to songs that are established to their own meanings. It really can relate to everyone.

Sometimes we have to let go of things. It was cool when it all started and now the flame has gone. Now it's time to let go, even though your heart is breaking into pieces you still gotta move on. Sometimes it takes long to realize and there's a time where you finally know how it feels like. I'm sorry I wasn't there when you needed me after all the causing of the trouble, it doesn't feel like the same. I'm sorry you had to be like this way, I'm sorry. Sometimes I wish I can take back everything but now we're all living in the present, it be easier to not have known you. I knew what I wanted and I finally made it to my destination but sometimes you feel like something is left behind you and not complete. This is why I hate love, what's the rush getting caught up then it's over? I don't get all excited when somebody brings me flowers or chocolates. I believe for myself that we shouldn't be taken things too seriously, we're all still young and go explore this amazing world, meet new people.
There are those days when I remember every word you said to me, it all just keep spinning in my head but in the end of the day I try to keep forgetting about you
Those are some things I've heard from people experiences and just wanted to share something cause I'm preety sure all you guys out there can relate to this.

One Step A Time

2010-01-04T15:01:00.000-08:00

First of all, HELLO 2010!!
I spent NYE with my sister, lil cousin, aunty and uncle who came from Melbourne to celebrate NYE here but it would've been better if my parents came along and my dad was sick but oh well would've been much more worse if he came along.

Anyways the first thing that comes to me is about SCHOOOL!
It's not like I'm going to stress about it, but I have thought about this during the holidays and it does really do kick in since it's the senior year. This year I have so many goals, plans and expectations. Have you ever had that feeling where you want something so bad and you just have to build your way up to your destination? And never stop trying because the only way you would stop is yourself. My mind is pretty much focused to school right now even though it's still 3 weeks away to commencing school. I promise to myself that I'm not going to stress about senior year and I realize the limited time I have during my 2 last years so I have to enjoy it at the same time. I really want to do so good this year and this is the year where all our dreams pretty much comes true. To suceed we have to believe first and that is a very well known famous quote. But sometimes things might come in your way maybe like distractions but hey we all have to go through those obstacles to be able to balance things out. I have a feeling that 2010 is going to fly by soo fast! By term 4 I'm going to be in Year 12 which is scary but a relief at the same time.

I think I can do it if I have my mind set, I shouldn't be saying 'Think' better off hearing, 'I CAN DO IT!' I can go through this, just have to believe myself.

These holidays I've been working alot lately and catching up a few friends of mine and finally today I actually drove for the first time and I loved it! It was heaps fun!! Looking forward to driving more :D

2009!

2009-12-28T02:09:00.000-08:00

I've been wanting to make a blog entry about 2009 but just been so busy lately with work! But what can I say about 2009? It has been such an amazing year filled with so many opportunities which was the main highlight of 2009. I guess you never know what you expect from the unexpected haha. But I would love to list my main highlights for 2009:

- Meeting new people
- Indo & Bali Vacation!!
- Global Leadership Convention
- Sydney Regional Representative
- 2009 NSW State SRC Conference: Which we're only allow to participate one time only unless we go for SCAT but no I'll be too old for that! -.-
- Pussycat Dolls Concert
- Anna and I getting into the SRC together!
- Formal
- Graduating Year 10
- Rotary Excellence contribution to the SRC Award: $100 cheque!
- Australian Defence Force 2009 Longtan Leadership and Teamwork Award: $100 cheque!
- New Job: Xmas Casual at Supre: Hoping that I get the job after my 3 months so I'm able to quit Maccas lol!

Looking back makes me think woaaah! I just realized now that I'm building up and up in what I love doing and from there on never stop what you love doing cause these opportunities might come in out of no where! I'd have to say 2009 wasn't a bad drama as last years what I had to deal with but I can't complain beecause we have to all go through this some stage in life. Without this we won't be able to learn our mistakes. Now thinking what I've done and participated I feel satisfied and achieved :) I hope next year can suprise me more and I have so many goals and things I want to acheieve. I'm definately looking forward for 2010, thank you everyone for the lovely moments of 2009, wouldn't be complete and love y'all! xoxo

YEAR 10 2009!

2009-12-10T22:10:00.000-08:00

So last week Friday was the last day of Work Experience for us girls and as you may not know, I did my Work Experience at my local Pharmacy. It was a last minute thing and it's definately nothing related to what I wanted to do when I'm older. But overall, Work Experience at the Pharmacy was interesting and learnt so many things during those 9 days. The staff were all friendly except for this lady and thanks god I had Dusty with me haha! I remembered we had an early mark on the last day and we were full celebrating the joy of no more Work Experience! From then I was pretty pumped up for the following week which was mainly because of formal!!

On Tuesday it was Presentation Day and I didn't end going because I was thinking, Why should I go if I'm not getting an award cause usually they would send you a letter to inform you about it. Suddenly last minute, Anna and I decided to go to the RTA and get our L's done before the year ends and yes we finally got our L's!! :D
I'm really looking forward to drive and learn at the same time, but I need an instructor. But while I was at RTA, I get a call from a friend asking me where I am and she told me I'm receiving an award. I said to her, 'Are you sure cause I didn't receive any letter?' But apparently it was one of them suprise awards but fair enough. Couldn't make it cause then I would have to trek it back to home and get changed into uniform then catch 2 buses to get to Randwick and by the time I would get there, I would be so late! I was suprised I got 2 awards this year for Rotary Club Excellent Contribution to the SRC and Australian Defence Force 2009, Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award. Hhaha it's all based on 'Leadership' and guess what for those 2 awards, I got $100 cheque for each awards and woo $200 cheque altogether!! But I feel so privileged to receive this special award of the recognition of what I do but makes me think like, 'oO what did I did?' hahaha but anyways yay how awesome! Just then I sent them an email to say thank you and stuff since I didn't go to Presentation Day.

Next following day was FORMAL!! Us girls have been waiting for this for ages and can't believe it already happened so quick! Went to the salon to get my hair done and it took a while! My formal dress I got it designed at Indo and as you see in the pictures it's very traditional with the beautiful Indo material. It explain my personality too I guess and I love it cause it's very elegant, simple and cute and I wanted it to be in that design cause I knew no one would rock up as the same dress as me. Our Year 10 formal was held at Watersedge. It was right next to the darling harbour bridge on the rocks and it has such an amazing view!! But before that we went to Kereni's for pres and we were suppose to go on a hummer but suddenly something happened so we ended up going on a maxi taxi instead haha! Btw I brought Aldo with me the lil stinky one rofl as my partner and evryone there looked so gorgeous and stunning! The food wasn't that bad, the dancing was fun but what sucked the most was that I couldn't even dance properly cause of my heels :( but anyways the music in the beginning was pretty good cause it was like the lastest and it started to go borring in the end because people started to leave. So Aldo and I left abit early, got picked up by my dad and we were so deadset tired and sleepy!! I definately I had a very good night! Thanks to Bahar with the amazing effort and time she spent organising our formal! I realized that I didn't even took pictures with her and the other girls cause you know we're too busy having fun but oh well!

Today was finally our Year 10 Graduation which was pretty exciting too but I was scared to get my results and everything. I guess I did alright but I know I can do way better than that for sure! So for our graduation I was the chairperson which was was all good. Sitting on the stage with our Year Advisor, Principal and Deputy Principal. As my Year Advisor sat next to me she was telling me how we've grown so much and she can't believe we're going to the senior years soon. How she remembered us from Year 5 or 6 then meeting us all in Year 7. Ms Randall has unbelievably been the best Year Advisor ever!! Got graduated and cause there were some people leaving our school just wanted to say a lil something for them. For those who are leaving especially like Lisa she made a huge impact during my high school year cause Anna and I were one of her first friends and we use to sit with each other back then in Year 8. We were so close, so many memories, we were such luvos haha and full into 'Big Bang' rofl! We will definately miss you Lisa Hwang, you are the maddest Korean Chick I've ever met!! Love you!!!

Year 10 has been such a great year and I'm gna miss it for sure but at the same time looking forward to the senior years! That's all for now ciaoo bella! x

VISIT INDONESIA 2009!

2009-11-30T04:36:00.000-08:00

Hey guys, I know this is a very late update about my holiday at Indo just haven't had the time and my net has been capped.
But anyways I want to make it sweet and short. I had such an amazing holiday got to see all my family at Indo and at the same time learn more about the culture and adapting into their lifestyle.
I literally went around Indonesia haha! Went to Padang for a week and stayed at my village where I had my Eid celebration there. Guess what I was lucky enough to escape away from the earthquake 3 days before it happened and Alhamdulillah my family is fine there. Went to Bali for 5 days and now I miss it so much just want to go back there and have a mad relaxing time! Jakarta was the place where I stayed the most and went to Bandung for 1 night!
So many great memories I won't forget my time at Indo and I just want to go back there now!

BEFORE INDO!

2009-09-18T03:06:00.000-07:00

Today was finally the last day at school term 3 for me, as I'm going to Indo tomorrow. I'll seriously never forget the shortest goodbye for Anna and I. As usual she would be the first who cries, she gets pretty emotional and that leads me to crying like a sook! But really even though I'm only going away for about a month, no matter how distant we are, I feel like as if something a part of me is missing and my heart isn't complete. This amazing friendship we have is just unbelieveable and still going strong for almost 10 years. This girly girl I swear I love her so much with all my heart! What's really sad is that both our birthdays are coming up soon and we're missing each others birthdays out :(
I really wish I can be there for her cause I know how she would feel inside in the end. But Anna if your reading this I want you to smile on your special day okay sayang. Well this is a short blog entry for today and I'll be back to write more as soon as I come back! GOODBYE LOVELYZ <3

Bored on a beautiful day

2009-09-11T20:34:00.000-07:00

So it's my last weekend in Australia and it's not going too great, I'm sick :( I have a flu, been couging 24/7, a bit of a hot temperature and lost my voice which I actually been wanting that to happen before. Basically cause I want to experience that while I'm singing and yes it's very hard. I really wanted to go out today but I was forced by my mum to stay home and take a rest.

I had a chat with my Dad about how, 'Life is just too short' I personally think now these days we got to have fun as much as we can and whatever opportunities are out there, go for it! I think nowadays I'm starting to believe in myself like what I've realized. I got into high school and in year 7 on the first day I remember my principal Mrs Emerson saying 'Educating the women of tomorrow' look at us all now, we're growing up too quick! It's scary but exciting things are coming on the way for us Insyallah.

An example; in primary school I've always wanted to a part of the SRC and be the School Captain but it was always the popular kids that would get it. When I settled into year 7, the year 12s gave us a talk and I rememeber before thinking, 'That's it I'm going up for it' though I didn't realize it was an opportunity since we're just all too young to think that way. It was something I've always wanted to do ever since I was in primary. I did it and ever since then on, I kept going up for it because I loved what I was doing and I never stopped even though I would have those negative thoughts about it. I believe I shouldn't be afraid, I guess it is something that I'm passionate about. It may sound corny but why should I keep that all in? I guess I never stopped trying until I get what I want and you will get it eventually if you keep trying. Sometimes I feel like I'm close to my dream, and that dream is to be School Captain to represent my school. Yes I know it may sound very corny, and I do have them negative thoughts about it but I would love to be the School Captain at my school because I believe it's a great opportunity to able to represent your school, the last year I'm going to be in high school, it will be a big challenge to handle your studies for HSC and having the responsibility as Captain and I certainly do love to challenge myself. Also it's a once a life time experience and I know it is early to think about this but since the year 11s had there Captain and Vice Captain elections recently, I actually thought about it since next year is our turn. I know myself that I'm not a fully academic student, but I believe I have potential.

It's just not only that but never give up in everything you do!

Something that just happened not too long ago, I remembered myself saying to him 'No matter what happens to us, I still want us to be friends' He started talking to me and I guess we're just normal which I am happy cause all I want is us to be good friends that's all. So I guess it's a good news, after not talking for a very long time!

Roller coaster

2009-09-09T04:49:00.000-07:00

So far this week it has seriously been one of those days where you have your ups and downs. Where do I start?

Dear Anonymous,
I don't know if I have the guts to actually go up to you and talk through about things as we've had our pass together. You probably don't know how I feel at the moment and I do have sympathy for you as I've been through the similar thing as you. But seriously when can you move on? I've moved on but I wish you could really understand me right now? Please forgive me for all the hurtful things I've done to you and believe it or not, this fucking bullshit never ends! Please it's time to move on.

Dear Anonymous,
I care for you but I'm annoyed by the fact how you didn't think about how much of an impact it would make for that one particular person, especially when your close to them. I thought you would really understand how that person would feel. Let them not know by the mouth, let them find it out by itself and I guarantee that would not make a big deal for me. I'm over about it but just remember I won't forget what you did. At the first place you shouldn't get yourself involved in this situation since it isn't your business. At the same time your getting yourself affected by the situation. It happened already, but what can I do now.

Crying won't do anything, sometimes you got to let them all out instead of bottling them inside. I try to stay patient since it's Ramadan the Holy month for us and that is the key to control your heart, feelings and mind. It is very hard to stay positive in life and hoping things will be peaceful.

Now talking about the positive side, I have really good news to the world haha! Anna and I got into the SRC and we did this together! It's an achievement that we did together and especially, I'm so proud of her. It's funny when we had our SRC elections and in the last minute I lost my speech and I actually cried and panicked. But I found it by running up with Anna to our maths class and it was in my teachers drawer! Hahaha! I remember telling Anna, as she was feeling nervous that, 'I know we can do it and we will' and we did!! I'm just so happy about this great achievement we did together. I will never forget her lovely sweet speech and she mentioned about me how she was inspired by my past and present SRC experience and that it would be one of the great memories we shared together in high school if we got into the SRC. We did this! Gosh I love her so much, she's such a lovely girl and she has always been there for me through my ups and downs. Mahal kita <3
This is what you call HECTIK AZN SISTAZ! HAHAHA =D YAYY WE DID IT!!

I just want to say thanks to Allah for giving me and my loved ones the opportunites to positive things that are opened for us and Insyallah helping me get through things smoothly :)

Next week is going to be a busy week, I'm going Indo next week and I can't wait to have a holiday. Especially run away from things but I'll definately miss all my friends!

Miss Universe 2009 Review

2009-08-28T03:00:00.000-07:00

On the 23rd of August was the Miss Universe 2009 pageant held at the Bahamas and I believe this year was a disappointing year for me as I've been watching Miss Universe since 2004. It was a back to back victory for Venezuela as they won the crown for the second row again and their sixth crown. I'm really shocked by the fact that no Asian contestants were included in the top 15 and also especially Mexico, Netherlands who were the big favourites. The Asian contestants this year were a strong batch and they're improving every year and I believe a few deserved to be placed, unlike some of the girls in the top 15 which I didn't expect at all.

TOP 15
Albania
Belgium
Sweden
Croatia
Iceland

TOP 10
USA
South Africa
France
Czech Republic
Switzerland

4th Runner-up: Puerto Rico

3rd Runner-up: Australia

2nd Runner-up: Kosovo

1st Runner-up: Dominican Republic

Miss UNIVERSE 2009: VENEZUELA, STEFANIA FERNANDEZ

On my prediction list I got 8/15, even though I heard there might be a top 16 this year but I don't know what happened to that. Most Europeans were in the finals and in the end it was a goodbye to them, except Kosovo the lastest independent country made it to the top 5 which I was very pleased with. Which she looked very stunning on that night and I'm in love with her evening gown! I did say that on Venezuela might pull a suprise on the night and she did. I think she deserved the crown but I was expecting another country to win that night. I'd have to admit that Stefania looked gorgeous on the night and the red lipstick is totally her new signature. She's fresh, very young only 18 and unique.

She was crowned by Dayana Mendoza, Miss Universe 2008 from Venezuela and to be honest I was proud of them, seeing them together that they've achieved this back to back victory. Don't forget about the new crown which symbolizes peace and it was funny how Dayana dropped the crown as she was so ecstatic! haha!

I hope next year is going be a better year and I would like to see more Asians advance to the finals and I would like to see my own country Indonesia win the crown one day.

But anyways congratulations to our new Miss Universe, Stefania and goodluck with your reign!

Miss Universe 2009: My Top 16

2009-08-21T17:43:00.000-07:00

16. Guatemala
It's been a while since Guatemala sent a gorgeous girl to the Miss Universe Pageant and I've always kept my eye on Lourdes. She's very elegant and you can never forget her look but I would love to see her placed in the finals.

15. Slovak Republic
From the beginning Denisa was my favourite contestant from the Europeans but I feel there's something missing about her. She's very a gorgeous girl and I think she needs to work more on her body. Her presentation was a satisfactory but she could've done better with her gown selection.

14. Vietnam
Vietnam has sent their strongest delegate after a few years and Vo definitely has the potential to go higher during the finals. She has that supermodel look and a very modern girl. She's very tall and has long legs which makes her noticeable but she did a great job in both sections during the presentation!

13. Philippines
For me I believe Bianca should be placed in the top 16 after a long decade since Philippines was last placed by Miriam. Bianca sure did gave a fantastic performance but I think she could do better with a different gown selection. Her interview was very down to earth but she was very beautiful, radiant and classy during the presentation.

12. Japan
Emiri will definitely crack to the top 16 and I'm glad she didn't try to copy Kurara or Riyo. But she presented herself in a unique way. Her gown in the presentation wasn't really my favourite but she actually did a great job!

11. Venezuela
Stefania wasn't really my favourite from the beginning but she showed her uniqueness compared to the other contestants. What I really love about her is the energy she puts into everything! She did well in the runway and who knows she might be a suprise in the final.

10. France
Chloe is also a very strong contestant this year! She's very elegant and down to earth from her interview section. She looked amazing with her performance while on the catwalk!

9. Indonesia
I'd have to say Zivanna is one of the strongest Asian contestant this year and also one of the best representatives from Indonesia. She has a really good tall height and a nice body which for the first time an Indonesian representative is wearing a 2 piece bikini. She can be fierce or either lovely on the runway.

8. Netherlands
Avalon is absolutely one of the most unique exotic contestants this year! With her Indonesian roots and she was so sweet in her interview. However in her swimsuit presentation, there was a lack of energy on the runway. But I believe she can make it to the top 16 after a long time for the Netherlands.

7. Kosovo
I really do think Kosovo is beginning to become more competitive in the Miss Universe Pageant since their indepedence from last year, and Marigona seems to be a very honest girl with her expections. I loved her in the blue dazzling evening gown during the presentation and she looks gorgeous in either way when her hair is up which makes her look elegant or down.

6. South Africa
Tatum is undeniably the best African contestant this year! She surely was a diva on the catwalk which she reminds me of a Victoria Secret Angel Model and my main favourite was her interview, she's so sweet and a lovely contestant!

4th Runner Up - Mexico
Karla is a very gorgeous Latina! She did very well at the presentation and I'm sure she will get into the finals. I really love her smile which makes her shine the most! She was very beautiful during her interview section!

3nd Runner Up - USA
She is definitely everyone's favourite and not only because of her sash factor, but Kristen did a great job and she deserves to be Miss USA which she proved that. If she enters the top 5, I'm pretty sure she will nail the interview section.

2rd Runner Up - Dominican Republic
Who can not forget this girl? Ada is simply fierce! She has more experience from her past back then when she was Miss World Dominican Republic and she was a semi finalist because she won Miss World Beach Beauty and I'm pretty sure she will advance to the finals! Ada really reminds me of the current Miss Universe, Dayana Mendoza in her interview and shes simply beautiful! With her amazing fierce catwalk skills and has one of the best bodies in the competition!

1st Runner Up - Puerto Rico
After 2 years Puerto Rico not spotted as a semi finalist, Mayra can surely get a spot in the finals as she is every one's favourite in the competition. She is one of the best in the runway and as always Puerto Ricans are always fierce and prepared for the competition!

Miss Universe 2009 - Australia
I believe Rachael can win the third crown for Australia and as she is also Mr Trump's favourite as well in the competition. She reminds me of Jennifer Hawkin's performance back then and she was perfect in her interview, swimsuit and evening gown section. She is a very fresh natural beauty looking girl!

What a week has it been.

2009-08-20T02:47:00.000-07:00

These days has been pretty much 'school' for me as it's been quite stressing for me, especially going through that phase selecting year 11 subjects for next year and yes I would love to do a communications course when I leave high school, but I'm not to sure which field though. To be honest I've been constantly crying for the past few days because these are the times when we make serious decisions for our life and I never knew it would be this hard. There's no use of crying because it won't do anything, action speaks louder than words.

Sometimes people can let you down for what you want to do for your career and I went to seek advice from my careers advisor. I swear she made me feel dumb when she doesn't even know who I am since this was an actual real conversation I've had with her. Basically all she was trying to say that I can't do this communications course because I don't have the qualifications. It really shocked me when she asked me 'Are your parents willing to pay you $16 000?' for college if I don't get to university straight away and I replied to her by saying, 'Yes Ms my parents are willing to pay me that much no matter how much it is, because they're supporting me all the way' She made me sound like as if I can't afford this but maybe cause I'm Asian as well. I've never went through this experience which really shocked me, but in the end it made me stronger. By having the support from my amazing parents and I'm not going to let someone take over me for what I want to do for my career. I want to show her that I can be something, in fact I want to show her that she will never imagine from me. I love my parents so much from the bottom of my heart and they are always supporting me in everything I do. The reason why I would love to go to university is because this would be the best gift for my parents and that's all they ask for. Also for myself because I know I've achieved one of my goals and also being a role model to my sister which I want her to follow as well. Since the complications my parents went through, this would be my greatest gift for them from heart.

For these past few days, I've been having black outs either from the mornings or afternoon and it's that feeling where your body feels so loose and you suddenly fall down. It's really scary me but I've been eating properly and having enough liquid. The doctor says I have a low blood pressure and I need to take blood test soon. Which I am not looking forward to, since I've just had one yesterday.

The good news is that I've finally got work experience which I am very relieved about and I'm doing work experience at my local pharmacy which is pretty cool cause I can just walk there which takes three minutes and if I had lunch breaks walk back to home to eat. How smart ayee :P haha! I'm looking forward to that as well and I'm hoping I could get a casual job there as well by end of the year.

Ramadan starts tomorrow which our brothers and sisters are fasting and I'm looking forward which I hope Insyallah there are positive changes during Ramadan for me and more good luck I guess but I don't know what to expect. Starting from today another one more month, I'll be turning sixteen at Indo which I really can't wait to celebrate it with my family there and what is also heaps exciting is that the Eid celebration is on my birthday which is so awesome! I'm really looking forward to the fun world hehe :)

2009 State SRC Conference!

2009-08-14T03:29:00.002-07:00

Support, Respect, Connect

Tuesday:
I woke up at 5am and got ready to leave home to head off to Hornsby which all the metro people had to be there by 8am. So my Dad trained it with me from Green square then stopped at Central then to finally Hornsby. As we were on our way to there, I didn't know what to expect. As we got there, we all had to meet at the Hornsby bus station and as I was walking there, I wasn't too sure if I was going to the right bus stop haha! Saw these lovely girls that greeted me and my dad had to leave straight to work. I hugged him and got a bit emotional first as I said 'I love you Dad' Waiting there for everyone to get there in the cold which was freezing asss! We left around 8:30 and got there late for the opening and I remembered while we were on our way to Vision Valley, Arcadia I started to tear while listening to my iPod, looking out of the window just thinking about my family as I've never been this far from them before. We arrived at Vision Valley by starting with the Acknowledgement of Country and the National Anthem. We played this game where we all had to throw our shoes to the middle and anyone can take some random shoe and you had to find that person with their shoe by introducing yourself. Which I met so many people with lovely smiles. Basically on Tuesday it was presentations and I got into my colour group which I was in blue. My colour leaders were Millie and Hayley they were so fun to be with. Blue all the way! We all got our warm fuzzie envelopes which anyone can write fuzzies to and by Friday morning we'll take it home with us. I remember on that first day was kind of emotional for me because I was missing my family so much and my friends already! To be honest on that day I was feeling a bit ergh like that feeling I just wanted to go back home with my family but this opportunity I had, only happens once a life time. So I headed off to my room to put my entire luggage there and hoping that I meet my room mates. I came in with such beautiful smiles on their face Caitlin, Casey and Raynor. I wasn't use of sleeping alone without my sister and as the lady who was our supervisor passed our room, would come in and be like 'Lights out girls'

Wednesday:
Woke up around 7am to get ready for breakfast and this day we all had to attend workshops from our own choice. For session 1 I decided to attend 'Make a difference with positive connections' which was a valuable lesson about making positive connections within our surroundings. Session 2 I attended the workshop 'Day For Change - How small change can make a big difference' which is hosted by UNICEF and throughout the workshop made me thought about how my school haven't hosted an event for UNICEF and it would be great because it's for a very good cause to help other kids from the developing countries and by there, our school can make a difference for them but not just only that, our school is making a positive difference by connecting and supporting each other :) Then later we got to do a physical activity which I chose Touch Footy and I don't know why I picked that haha! It got boring cause the guys were full playing it, so then I went to play a bit of Soccer. I remember calling my mum or dad each day just to check if their fine and when my mum picked up the phone, she would start to cry and I would end up crying a bit as well, since my mum is in a sick condition I would always worry about her. She would always be telling me not to worry about her and go have fun. But I knew my mum and dad was supporting me and wanted me to worry about my mum that time, cause she understood where I was coming from. Also that day we had a few of our regional meetings to prepare for the forum which was intense. Later at the night, we had Drum Beats and it was so much fun!! Everyone enjoying it and the beats were fantastic! We then had a Trivia competition and everyone just basically went crazy but I remember myself feeling all sleepy because I was too tired haha! Bed time :)

Thursday:
The usual morning and had our last regional meeting and more other workshops like 'Rising Generations' which was heaps fun as well! Then I walked into some random room for this other workshop 'Boys, Girls and Student Leadership: researching the issues at your school' which was pretty interesting though but it didn't really affect my school since I go to an all girl school. It was interesting to hear about the other schools how it concerned them. We had our forum and it was intense as well! Out of 9 regions only 4 motions went passed like woaah! Next for the fun bit, we had our photo session and we took all these mad photos! Then comes the best night, our dance party ‘The Roaring Twenties’ Everyone getting dressed up and enjoying themselves which was great to see! Gosh that was a tiring night, dancing for hours in heels but at the same time one of the best nights!

Friday:
The Friday morning wasn’t what I called the ‘Usual Morning’ this was the day when we all had to leave. I just couldn't believe the journey had to end, as we had our closing of the conference everyone started to cry and I still couldn't believe this was actually happening. Everyone saying their goodbyes and the tears running down.

I swear we were all like a one big family and it’s the spirit that I admired the most. I will surely miss the friendship I’ve made there, the ‘Shibang-a-bang’ and ‘Fair dinkum’ the laughter’s, joking around, the random claps and everything! Met amazing lovely people that I gotten to know more during those 4 days and I love you guys even if I didn't get to catch up with some of yous. I must say this was one of the best experiences in my life and I have learnt so many things from there not only for my school but for myself as well. Where ever I go I will always remember the good times we all had and I thank you guys for all the memories <3

Fun Weekend!

2009-08-08T23:48:00.001-07:00

I must say this weekend was so memorable! Although different emotions going through from laughing hard then to heart breaking.

Anna and I went to Amanda's 18th party at the cities and it was so cute seeing our brother Michael and Amanda together! I swear I couldn't stop smiling at them! Firstly, we hit up to karaoke at Live and stayed there for an hour which was heaps fun and funny at the same time! We were going to watch G.I Joe but then the others were broke and some of us wasn't bothered so we decided to hang out at Darling Harbour. We sat at the grass area and watched Michael's friends krump, jerk and etc. There was this little boy and I swear he owned them haha! We all forced Michael to join them and then he told us to come jerk with him! But overall it was a fun day! After Anna and I left and we were craving our favourite, the puffs with ferrero rocher ice cream! We finally found the glasses we've been looking which we call them 'Jerky glasses' haha! The party wasn't over for us, because Anna was sleeping over at mine and for the whole night we couldn't stop laughing our heads off about something! We had an awesome dnm and eating Gobstoppers the whole night haha!

I never thought I would experience something heart breaking right front of me. Imagine you saw someone you were with once before, and he was with this other girl holding hands. That feeling, just brought all the memories back. I started to shake and freak out but why should I even care when I've moved on. I know it was the past but I wondered to myself, 'Why didn't you have time for me?' After those days where I use to wait for you an hour and a half, and him not knowing till this day. I also question to myself, 'What was actually our ending chapter between us? Were you bored with me? Were the words you said to me was actually true from your heart or were you just a bullshit talker?' You know what, thanks God I didn't fall for you too hard but I thank you for the days you made me smiled and those times when I needed someone to talk too. I miss those days when you called me at night, laughing and joking around. Why is it so hard to find a decent guy these days? It's not that I'm desperate, but I'm just saying after all the complicating things I went through and it just never goes right. Actually to tell you the truth I've had enough of this! At the moment in my life what's so important right now is my lovely family, close friends and my studies which I'm very committed too.

Two more days till I'm off to the conference and I'm almost done with the packing. I think this will be my last blog entry before I leave and I'll be back for the weekend. I'll surely do miss my family and friends. I hope I have a good sleep there haha!

Busy Week!

2009-08-06T23:27:00.000-07:00

I've realized for this past week, I've been waking up late and catching the latest bus to school. I've also haven't been having enough sleep as well since I'm trying to finish all my school work and etc. As you know, it was 'Genes for Jeans Day' today and I just wore jeans of course, a white polo top and one of them jackets which I call 'Motorbike Jackets' haha!

I had the usual subjects, collected the donations for 'Jeans for Genes Day' which went successful. It's a funny thing because my sister Anna and I were both struggling with our assignments, because she is more creative than me. I told her to give me a hand with my theatre drawing, since she is in love with art. So I did abit of her history assignment about Gough Whitlam which she has been struggling with the information and since I like to do some researching than drawing, why not give her a hand. We totally have different interests, she loves to dance and I love to sing. I wonder to myself sometimes what am I actually going to be when I'm older? Even though I'm interested of doing a communications course after I leave high school but then again, you just never know. A quote that I have lived by since I was young 'Anything is Possible' Yes it's so true!

Isn't it such a beautiful thing when people give you warm smiles because in a way I can feel that inside my heart. No matter if they are randoms, or just girls walking past me at school or my little sister's friends. I do believe smiling is a very healthy thing and I think it can also make a difference, just one smile will make the other smile :)

But I swear today was a very tiring day for me, I couldn't stop yawning non-stop and slept through the last period of Geography. Soon I have work which I really don't know what to expect after not working for 2 weeks and I finish at 11pm then the next day Muslim School at 9am, then around after 12pm Anna and I are heading off to Amanda's 18th Party at the cities and we also can't wait to see our brother Michael! My life is pretty busy at the moment and I really do need to catch up with sleep before I leave to the conference.

First Blog Entry

2009-08-06T07:40:00.000-07:00

I decided to make a new blog after reading my friend's sister Stephanie, and by reading a few of her blogs has inspired me through her experiences. It kept me thinking about my future plans as I am slowly growing up and it is scary. But it seems now I have to be more serious about life and can I say, May God bless her and Wennie you are lucky to have her as a sister. It also had encouraged me to make a blog so I can share my experiences to the world, I know I may sound like a looser but I want to express my feelings in a way so I feel satisfied. I also thought if I start a blog that could help me improve more of my writing as my English teacher said, so please bere with me.

So lately pretty much, I've been really busy with school trying to finish all my assignments off and school work before I attend the State SRC Conference which is in 4 days. For this past week I've been constantly worrying about the presentation report for our Sydney Region, since the conference doesn't start too long. But thankfully just today my friend Meherun and I did the best we could with the report. So for the last hours I've been feeling very relieved about it and also finishing all my assignments and school work. I'm getting more excited for the conference which is held at Vision Valley, Arcadia. So that means yes I do miss out school for 3 night and 4 days, which I will have to catch up with alot of work after the following week. It's my second camp ever since year six and I can't imagine myself sleeping without my family and especially my little sister beside me. In my year six camp it was only a 1 night sleep without the family, and the next today would be like 'Hello again' But Insyallah I hope things go fine. Tomorrow at school for the first time, the SRC is holding up 'Jeans for Genes Day' and which is also our last mufti day of the year. I'm really looking forward to that and maybe it would be the last thing the SRC would do something together for this year.

I should seriously sleep now and I've got work as well which I haven't worked for almost 2 weeks. I'm not looking forward to it because it's so borring these days and changed since we got a new store manager, who I haven't worked with. I've been considering to quit McDonald's once I get back from Indo and apply for another job. Well that's if I get accepted hopefully and plus I've worked there for more than a year already so I've had enough of working with food haha!