changes.

Yal and I got talking while the walrus a.k.a whale a.k.a sea lion, Dal, slept.

We talked about how things are in terms of our personal life.

About studies and choices of subjects.

About our choices of coming to the UK to continue our studies.

About how that choice has affected relationships of us and people around us.

About how much we've changed and in what way.

About how we deal with heartbreaks.

About how we learn to trust, to let go, to love, to ignore, to love ourselves, to not expect too much. . . you get my point.




Looking at it from two different perspectives is such an enlightening experience. Since coming here, I've had my heart broken and I've moved on. She's had her heart broken and is in the final stages of moving on. Two situations but yet we looked at things similarly.




One of the most important things that I have learnt since coming here is that I am worth it and I deserve someone equally as good or better. I never have to settle for anything less. I love myself so much more now. I have more confidence.

I guess it also has something to do with the fact that I have amazing friends around me who constantly remind me that I am awesome. Well, I may not be but if I am so to them, then that is all that matters.




My friends back in Malaysia actually miss me and wish I was back there with them. It may seem like a small thing but believe me, it matters a lot. It puts a smile on my face, thinking about them. :)




I miss my mom so much more. We've become so much closer now. I really value that and I don't ever want to lose it. I share almost everything with her. There is something I would really, really like to tell her but the problem is even I myself am not sure and I also don't want to hurt her. Once I have that sorted out, I will speak to her. :)




I would like to think that my relationship with my sister has improved as well. I still worry about her but I cannot help it because she will always be my baby sister always and forever, whether she likes it or not. I know she's all grown up now. I am sure she will make matured decisions in everything she does.




Knowing all these has given me confidence beyond what I have ever had before. I DON'T have to wear low cut tops, dresses or skirts which are too short, take a million compromising pictures of myself and such to get attention. I have the attention I need from people who matter.




It is amazing how different things are when you are looking from outside the circle (if you know what I mean). So much drama happening and I used to get sucked in. Now, over my dead body! :) I like living like how I am doing now. I don't need other people messing it up for me. Some people are just not worth my time.




All in all, I miss Malaysia to bits but I am grateful for the fact that I am given such a wonderful opportunity to study abroad and I am going to learn as much as I can from the time I am given.




I may not sound like the same person you used to know. I am still Lei. Just better now. Yes, to some, this post may sound very self-righteous or that I think too highly of myself. To be honest, I'm not all that bad. Get to know me. Who knows, you may like what you discover. =)




As they say it here, CHEERS! :D

Aber, here I am. :D

Sorry for being MIA for such a long time. Things have been super duper hectic and I have been having loads of FUN!!!


Well first things first, I'm in Aberystwyth again. Yes, I am here AGAIN. :) Why? Because it is an amazing place and I absobloodylutely love it here?

Haha I missed my friends and it feels so nice to be with them again. Dal's whines and Yal's sarcastic retorts. OMG I missed them both. And now I am here!!


Hmmm, I reached on Monday and we've just been hanging out and chilling mostly. We went to Constitution Hill or otherwise known as CH, today. You see, we came up with the abbreviation because for some strange reason, it would rain whenever Dal and I mentioned the full name so that's how CH was born.


Dal, Yal, Sabrina Mahmood and I walked up with the assistance of our tour guide for the day, Shanker. Thanks to him, we made it up safely. The walk up wasn't too bad (considering the fact that Dal's and Sab's idea of appropriate footwear were boots).

It was freezing cold but we were sweating when we reached. As usual, us being the cam-whores that we were, we kinda slowed the walk up. Haha. Oh well, it was bloody hell worth it because we took beautiful pictures (of ourselves of course) :D I will upload the pictures once I get my hands on them.


We spent some time up there before the cold finally forced us to make our way back down. We then had a scrumptious lunch in Varsity. Buffalo wings for everyone! *licks fingers* Yummmmmmmmmmmmmyyyyyyyyyy. Hahaha. We've been there for buffalo wings so often the waiter, Ben, commented that we would soon grow wings. Lame, yes but he is HOT so who cares?? Haha.


Anyway, we came back home, got some rest and now we're getting ready for some night life fun in Aber. Haha.


Pre-drinks, anyone?
Why Not?

LMAO. (only people in Aber will get the joke) *wink*

to Bristol and Bath..

Let's talk about my weekend getaway and a lil' bit more, eh?

I left for Bristol on Friday. took a cab to Mirna's place. She actually cooked me dinner! That sweet thing. Haha. Well I shall spare the details because it's incriminating and might be slightly boring.

Going to Bristol has made me realise that Cardiff is really amazing. I live literally 15 minutes walk away from the city centre and my law school is right in front of my room. I don't have to take a cab every time I wish to go somewhere. The cabs in Bristol were really expensive. But hey, I really had fun. Met up with Laveena and we actually spoke properly, for the first time ever. Hahaha.

On Sunday I met up with the rest of the group coming from Cardiff at Bristol Parkway and we took a train to Bath Spa. Bath is a beautiful place but it rained the whole day and I was soaked. We went to see the Bath Christmas market. Some of the things sold were really pretty and most of them were expensive. I bought just two things.

We even had time to visit an English looking shop and had proper English tea with scones and jam and butter. How cool is that? :)

I slept on the way home. I was completely exhausted and I was already sick.

I couldn't make it to my morning lecture today as I was feeling extremely unwell. I feel better now so that's a good sign.

It's getting really cold here, innit? :( I'm freezingggggggggggggg!!!

That's it folks. It is an uninspired post, I know. I will make up for it soon, okay? Take care!!

...

It was the BAC prom night yesterday.

I wish I could have been there.

*sigh*

Puchi!!

A few snapshots of Puchi using my webcam.

She decided to have her mask in while talking to me on Skype. Hahahahahahaha.

And she says my timing is bad.

LOL.

*I know you absolutely love me and that I will get away with this*

Hehehe.

a week of happenings.

It's been a hectic week so far. Crazy ass fun and lots of laughter. =) The usual.

I have to say, when I first came here, I was waiting to go back home. Don't get me wrong, I still want to go back home. But the thing is I am finally having fun being here.

I miss my family, my little doggie and my friends back in Malaysia. I really do. But I love the friends I have made here too!!!!

Studies are getting tougher but I'm trying to cope with all of it. Having fun, partying and studying. Haha.

Have a great day guys. :)

Land assignment completed.

I spent the whole of Saturday and Sunday at home doing my Land Law assignment. Now that I have completed it, I am feeling extremely excited and I can't wait to have a night out. I need to de-stress! Haha.

I've got a couple of things lined up for tomorrow but I am unsure as to which one to go to. Also, I have the musical play practise tomorrow. Apparently I am going to learn a few new songs. :)

It's getting late. I better head to bed now.

Sleep well everyone!

=)

I just want to say, it's been a happy day.

=)

experiencing much conflicts of emotions at the moment but it's all good.