Passed my driving test :D

On 11th May 2011, I finally passed my driving test!!!

Actually it was my 2nd time. First time I failed at the 3 Pointer part, a shame. My aunts' asked me to wear green as it's the lucky colour for the year. So, I did wore green. And there was lotsa people. I remember that I arrived at the driving school at almost 9am. My name was arranged in Sesi 1 and my number was 60. -_- Anyways, the first 10 or 20 people that went... majority failed. Straight away. If you fail the bukit, you must step out of the car and went to the tower thing to collect your paper from the JPJ officers. Since everyone is waiting at the benches, they will basically know if you failed. Initially, I thought it would be the world's most paiseh thing if I failed at the bukit and have to walk down from the car and to the tower. However, seeing the amount of people that failed, I loosened up a bit, still nervous though. When it was my turn, and as I stepped into the car, I calmed down... like alot. And just calmly went up the bukit. First attempt, perfect. My tyre was right in the middle of the yellow line. I raised my hand (as it was required to do) though I feel very stupid by doing so. Then I went down (luckily my engine didn't die) and proceeded to side parking. As I was done, I checked whether I'm out of the yellow line AND MY SIDE MIRROR IS ALMOST AT THE YELLOW LINE, so I quickly reverse a bit. Thank God I passed that part. Then... the 3 Pointer. I knew it would be my downfall ever since the first time I tried doing it. I knew I would fail there, but I was hoping that the JPJ orang would not notice much... unfortunately I crossed the yellow line... The JPJ officer whistled loudly and then one of the instructors who was a Petugas came running towards me and told me I crossed the yellow line. Ugh, I was so close.

But at least I passed Bahagian 3, which was the road part. Apparently, we still can move on to Bahagian 3 even if we fail Bahagian 2, meaning more waiting. By the time I'm done at Bahagian 2, it was only number 20 plus that went for the test. -_- And by the time of 12 something, 12.15 I think, it's break time and I was the first one after lunch break. I kept hoping I will get the Kancil car and woot I got the Kancil car. Honestly I prefer Kancil rather than Wira. Anyways, since I did all the 7 steps and took extra care in checking my mirror and everything, I wasted some time lol. The JPJ officer told me to hurry up and that everyone else left already. I got Jalan C. Well, it's better than getting Jalan A. However in the middle of the journey, I suddenly forgot when to turn a corner. Luckily, THERE'S ANOTHER EXAMINEE GOING THROUGH THE SAME ROAD AS ME. Sort of. I only forgot one corner. So I just follow that person, then he turned another corner and thankfully I remember the rest of the route. Though I did asked the examiner whether turning left is the correct way back to the driving school. And I got 18 out of 20. O_O LULUS! A MIRACLE!!! I thought I would definitely fail because I was kinda driving recklessly compared to how I usually drove. For some reason, there's lotsa stupid drivers that were hindering my way. =.= Apparently the part where I don't pass (the 2 out of 20 part) was because I tidak menggunakan brek tangan dan kaki dengan betul and tidak menggunakan gear yang sesuai. Well, that's true. I really didn't use the right gear. -.- Who cares? At least I don't need to go through jalan raya part again.

So, few days ago, on Wednesday (the driving test is always held on Wednesdays, Tuesdays would be Grouping, mock exam/practice), I wore another different green blouse, since I'm sure some people who failed last week would be having the test again on the same day as me. And I was right. The driver picked up the exact same people that the driver last week picked up. Lol. Anyways, I arrived there at like 8 something and I'm in Sesi 2 Bahagian 2. There's lotsa people too. Thank goodness I'm in the front number, number 13. However, we still have to wait for a long time. =.= It's finally our turn at like... 11 something, almost 12 noon. =.=

While I was waiting, bored to death, I thought I would see the first few people to fail. Mana tahu, wah lao eh, EVERYONE PASSED! WHAT THE SHIT MAN!!! SUCH A HUGE CONTRAST COMPARED TO LAST WEEK! I swear 98% of the people passed. o.o Heh, maybe we got the lenient officers this week. So, my turn was like at around 12 something. At my first attempt of the bukit, it's not that perfect, but I'm unsure whether I should do it again or just raise my hand since it's mostly within the yellow line, then the officer at the tower was like "Ok sudah boleh angkat tangan..." And I was like "okkkkk~" Thank goodness I managed to went down the bukit without my engine dying. And my side parking went alright, not perfect but still fine. Raised my hand. Then on to 3 Pointers. I managed to perfect 3P the previous day which was basically a miracle. And I actually did pretty well. O_O While I was waiting, the girl before me was like "WOOT" as she left the 3P place. As I went in, I managed to not cross any yellow line and as I reversed my car, I was thinking to myself while grinning "omg this is not happening OMG!!!" And as I left the 3P place, due to my giddiness my engine died as I was about to leave. I can't stop smiling as I ran towards the tower and went to the counter. Hehehe~

Ouran High Host Club Volume 18 Extras XD

Ouran High Host Club has ended just a few months ago. Nevertheless, the author managed to release special one-shots during Dec and Jan. Now the last volume, volume 18 is already released in Japan and there's a couple of extras and a short but absolutely cute one-shot about TamaHaru~ The extras are about all the main cast and some of the secondary characters, grown-up and married. It's quite interesting and something Ouran fans must definitely see. :P

Anyways, on to the extras!!! XD First off is about the Mori and Hani younger brothers.

Apparently Satoshi wants to continue the original Host Club legacy and form a new one with Yasuchika. Obviously Yasuchika is not very keen on the idea. Heh... let's just say Satoshi convinced him by using the idea of raising animals in the new host club... rabbits, hamsters,lesser pandas... and of course, chicks~ Thus, the new Host Club Animal Breeding Club is born!!! XD

Next is about Hani. Turns out he's the first member of the Host Club to get married. And his wife is... *dum dum dum* KANAZUKI REIKO!!! She's from the Black Magic Club, the one who is obsessed with curses. I knew they would so totally end up together, but that pic of them is absolutely ADORABLE!!! Kinda shocked he's the first to marry though. Ahhh if only there's a one-shot where they went on a date.

Then there's the Class President and Kuragano... I thought the Class Pres's crush is the most innocent and sweetest thing ever. I would so want a happy ending for him and Kuragano. =D

Then the twins!!! They got a little sister, named Ageha. Wellllllllllllll, it's nice that the twins got a lil sis, but I'm kinda glad she's not in the main plot. Sort of. But it's absolutely adorable to see the twins as older brothers. Haha. Yet the sister could care less about her brothers. The women of the Hitachiins family told her that there's no need to flatter men. Strangely enough, she got attached to Tamaki. LOL! Obviously the twins are not pleased. XP

Mei and Bossanova. Never expect they would be together, but they are quite well-matched! XD

Older and adult Mori.

OMG HE'S LOOKING SO HOT!!! Tall handsome guys in suits are to die for. Hatori-sensei says that he definitely cherishes his wife and children~ Ahhhh would like to see a one-shot on how he met his wife, and how she looks like.

Tamaki's 'everyone at the kotatsu dream' finally comes true. Unfortunately, Tamaki is thinking once Haruhi becomes his wife, there's no space for her, thus he wants a kotatsu that can seats 5 people.. then there's Ranka-san so a he thought of a hexagon-shaped kotatsu. LOL TAMAKI YOU ARE SUCH AN IDIOT!!! XD

Next is the adults of the Suou and Fujioka family.

Apparently the papas secretly became very close. Turns out that their relationship was supposed to be featured in the special, but it didn't make the cut. D: Sad, it was quite an interesting relationship. It's funny that when the Suous inform Ranka that Tamaki is about to ask Ranka permission to marry Haruhi, and Grandma Suou says that they have a duty to uphold and that they have to greet Tamaki (the future head of Suou family) appropriately... well... this pic will explain it all...

Kyouya, Kyouya. You are looking just so fine and more mature and handsome and hot and sexy in that suit, with that expression of yours and smirk and a... cat in your hand. Still hot. Honestly, I'm quite upset about Kyouya's ending. The fact on whether he's recognized as the successor of the Ootori family is not fully clarified. And the author mentioned that he's gonna choose a woman based on merit to the Ootori family. But she added "Wouldn't it be nice if love sprouted instead?" ABSOLUTELY!!! I wish the author could have included a one-shot about Kyouya and the cat.

The Nekozawa siblings are doing pretty good as well. XD

Then a bonus one-shot about Tamaki and Haruhi. It's set in the 8th month in Boston. Haruhi looks absolutely adorable in her new long hair!!! And let's just say, this one-shot is the most cutest one-shot ever!!! Tamaki is so sweet!!! T_T Idiotic but sweet. I love cliched sweetness. XD

And the final cuddly drawing for the series.

V^o^V

Of course, Tamaki being Tamaki, becomes slightly overwhelmed and cries. :P

I must admit, seeing that cuddly picture of Tamaki and Haruhi just made me a bit emotional. Happy, that they have a happy ending; sad, because it's really... utterly... absolutely... the end of Ouran High Host Club.

...

Or not. Maybe Hatori-sensei will follow Hana Kimi's author and releases some one-shots over the years. :D

Translation done by Omari Sisters.

Oppression

All my life, I was oppressed by my Mother.
I just feel that way.
Now, I actually thought I would gain some sort of independence once I’m in Penang.
How very wrong I was.

Now, I feel oppressed by everyone here.
I feel oppressed by my aunts.
I feel oppressed by the people from the damned driving school.
I feel oppressed by the adults that are my aunts’ friends.
Basically, I feel oppressed about everything here.

I miss my home in Brunei.
Well, specifically, my room.
It’s where my entire possession in this entire universe was kept.
It’s where I can be myself and feel free to do whatever I want.
It’s where I get to sleep whenever I want to.
It’s where I can listen to music as loud as I want to.
It’s where I get my privacy.
It’s where I feel at peace.
It’s where I feel safe.

Right now, I don’t feel safe in Penang.
At all.
I'm depressed and always upset and lonely.
Bored as well.

Pray for Japan and regions that are hit by the tsunami

2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. An 8.9 magnitude earthquake had strike Japan at around 2.46pm yesterday, March 11th, followed by a tsunami which destructs crops, infrastructure and people. My thoughts and prayers to the people of Japan, those that have lost their lives and people that are missing. Hopefully the casualties will not increase much. I sincerely hope the people missing are still alive and that the number of deaths will not escalate more. The same goes to the Pacific regions, hope there won't be much damage to those areas from the tsunami. If only I am able to donate some money... =/ If you are able to personally donate, please do. Japan has provided us many things. Entertainment, notably manga and anime, J-dramas, songs... let's not forget about electronics and cars... phones, computers... etc. So please donate or provide some help of some kind.

Last day in Brunei

Today is the very last day I'm gonna be in Brunei.

Honestly, I'm quite scared and nervous of what is to come.

I do realise that after today, I may or may not be able to go back to my extremely carefree and 24-hour Internet-ness ways anymore. I will not be able to sleep on my bed anymore, I will not be able to stay up late anymore, I will not be able to feel the comfort and coolness of my air conditioner, I will not be able to be surrounded remnants and practically, everything that my life embodies. I will not be able to see most of my books, I will not be able to bring back my discs (ever...). I will never feel the sense of privacy ever...

Hopefully, I am not too late to apply for uni. Can't imagine doing nothing till June, if I really missed the March intake.

RESULTS!!!

On 5th February 2011, Saturday, 5:19pm...

I received my Oct/Nov 2010 A Level results.

And I got:

AS Literature : d
Accounting : C
Business Studies: A
Mathematics : C

OMG CREDITS!!! I WAS SO RELIEVED THAT I CRIED FOR HALF AN HOUR!!! I GOT AN A IN BUSINESS, THAT'S LIKE SO UNEXPECTED. Lit, on the other hand, is expected... D:

That was the first time, after being born in this world for more than 18 years, that I cried in tears of joy and relief. :')


P.S. Happy Valentine's Day... sigh I'm craving chocolates now T_T But my throat D:

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARUHI!!! XP

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! Year of the Rabbit!!! XD

Yesterday was the first day of CNY. Initially I wanted to post a mini greeting yesterday but I forgot. =.= Typical of me.

Anyways, today is also Fujioka Haruhi's birthday!!! Haruhi~ Happy Birthday!!! XD

お誕生日おめでとうございます, 藤岡 ハルヒ!!!
(O tanjō-bi omedetōgozaimasu, Fujioka Haruhi!!!)

P.S. Used Google Translate... not sure if sentence structure is correct o.O

Some pic spam XD

*Randomly butts in*

Me: Haruhi~ It's your birthday today!!! ^_^

Haruhi: ... ... ...

Haruhi: ... Me? o_o

Me: Yes, you~ ^^

Haruhi: O_O ...

Haruhi: ... Eh? =.=

Me: HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARUHI!!! YOU ARE MY MOST FAVOURITE MANGA HEROINE EVER!!! XD

Haruhi: Thanks ^^

Haruhi: Hehe~ ^_^

My quote of the day

"People who abused animals, especially dogs, are among the foulest and most evil people to ever walked on this face of the Earth."

How could such people exist in this world... especially in the current modern world where, supposedly, people are much more educated. Psh, those people that abused animals can't even be considered as human beings.

RIP to the animals that died from the abuse of such inhumane people.

13 Days (inclusive) of No Internet... well sorta

Once again, my WAVE wifi, for some reason, turned weird... constantly not having any Internet access for 13 (inclusive) frigging days... from 12th January, Wednesday, around midnight till 6pm-ish of 24th January, Monday. I'm on holiday so obviously, during those long torturous days, I was

1. frustrated,
2. annoyed,
3. bored to death,
4. agitated (since it's the ending of Secret Garden and all that =.=),
5. angry at some point,
6. teared up at some point too,
7. mind was unable to function well and thus became more lazy.

As the days gone by, re-watching videos I downloaded, playing some games (with lack of enthusiasm -.-), my Dad mildly saved me by allowing me to use his B-mobile to Internet. I can use my phone as a modem, but DST was a pain in the ass... and B-mobile, though at times disconnected, still works better than DST. Since it's the most important week of my life at the moment, I hunted for spoilers, updates, videos... and downloaded interesting parts of the episodes from Youtube. Though greedy for more, I had come in terms with my current situation and thus was quite content... besides, it's not like my WAVE will be gone forever....

Nevertheless, this content-joy came with an expensive price...

I had used up around $98 of credit.

Ahh, I should feel more guilty. But my parents understand my frustration (this happened before and since I was at utter shock at that time, I also um... got kinda moody and hot-tempered...). They know without Internet, I cannot survive (LOL), so I guess my Dad indulged me and just bought me $30 credit every time I used up the credit. Since I've experienced this before, I had made a bit of back-up plan, that is to download most of the Family Outing Season 1 episodes and Lovely Complex anime, and some manga in case something like this happened again. Because of my previous experience, also with the seemingly unlimited use of b-mobile, I was much more calm and... I didn't throw any tantrum. Phew~

Slowly,

1. my Secret Garden fever mellowed a bit,
2. so I didn't need much updates anymore...
3. hence, I was able to let go of the use of Internet through B-mobile...
4. and go through the rest of the days re-watching videos,
5. especially Family Outing :)
6. also made the decision to open the sealed plastic which contains my Ouran manga (the later volumes)...
7. quite enjoyed re-reading the last few volumes...
8. Kyouya and Kaoru are so hot...
9. made me miss Ouran a lot... so,
10. decided to watch the anime that I bought
11. even bear the awful subs -.-
12. and went to Yeoh's house.

Since I don't have Internet and all that... I complained to almost everyone lol... Yeoh invited me to her house to watch the last two episodes of Secret Garden (muahahahahaha). Her house is pretty~~ IMO. I never knew such place exist in Brunei. o_o It looks like a suburban neighbourhood. Mostly, we (well, me) talked a lot... didn't use much Internet (well, me). Most of my usual haunt, I was able to access through my mobile phone. Allkpop, Facebook and Twitter. Once I came back home, and switched on my laptop... I SAW THE FRIGGING MESSAGE WHICH I HADN'T SEEN FOR A LONG LONG TIME!!!

"Additional log in information..." Something like that.

And TA-DAH~ INTERNET IS BACK!!!

Happy days are back~ XD


This is Larissa, reporting live from _______ on 13 Days (inclusive) of No Internet... well sorta. :P

Happy Belated Birthday, Professor Snape

Man, I feel ashamed for not knowing one of my favourite characters birthday...

Severus Snape (9th January, 1960 - 2nd May, 1998)

I'm still upset at his death, yet I felt that his death is quite poignant to the books. And he may not be the nicest character in the books (honestly, he's a flawed character), I still love this character very very much (partly due to Alan Rickman lol). So, what I just wanna say is

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, PROFESSOR SNAPE, ONE OF THE BRAVEST MEN IN THE WIZARDING WORLD!!!