the scribbler -- Xin Ying

2009-06-12T17:08:00.000-07:00

Spring Festival 2009.

I'm Yours- Jason Mraz

A little about SNU

2009-03-15T07:08:00.000-07:00

Seoul National University...

2009 Entrance ceremony

The reason why I'm standing in this weird position is because there were too many students and no place to sit. So, we, Malaysians found ourselves in this spot. :)

Building 925, Room 111

This my room.

future..

2009-01-03T08:05:00.000-08:00

Its 12.45am, my sleeping time. 4 more days, I will be sitting for an exam that will determine part of my future. It seems like I have so many exams that will determine my future. Which one really does actually? Haha. SPM? STPM? KLPT? TEPS?

It has been 6 months since I am away from home. The good thing about this is that, I will be going back in another 6 months! My buddies wait for me! (Hey I mean, wait for me and not souvenirs :p).

I think the real examination that determines my future is this one:
The life I am living right now.

The “everyday” I am living. What I think and what I do. Where I’ve decided to go today will determine where I will end up in later. I am in the right track, ready to slam on the accelerator! Hang on my future, I am so-coming! God, I need Your help.

Korean level 4 is tough. There are tons of words that I have to save in my brains and honestly I’m forgetting a lot of them too. Hehe.

Well, keep me in prayers and wish me luck :) Happy new year!!

autumn in S.Korea

2008-09-26T05:02:00.000-07:00

Little did I know about the weather in Korea and now it is officially autumn/ fall. I usually walk to class and that long walk takes 15 minutes every day. I am obviously not prepared for the change, having only a cardigan is not good enough. I was freezing for 15 minutes on the way to class and another 15 minutes back from class today.
I learned that fall is a depressing season from a professor. He said that many people in Korea commit suicide during this season.

“Fall” he said “is depressing because all the leaves fall and it makes people lonely. A person’s spirit fall as well.”

Somewhat interesting, isn’t it?

Mountain of God

2008-08-29T04:00:00.001-07:00

This song reminds me that I am never alone. Life has never been easy, but He is always there, today tomorrow and forever. :-)

by Third Day - Mountain of God.

Thought that I was all alone
Broken and afraid
But You were there with me
Yes, You were there with me

And I didn't even know
That I had lost my way
But You were there with me
Yes, You were there with me

'Til You opened up my eyes
I never knew
That I couldn't ever make it
Without You

Even though the journey's long
And I know the road is hard
Well, the One who's gone before me
He will help me carry on
After all that I've been through
Now I realize the truth
That I must go through the valley
To stand upon the mountain of God

As I travel on the road
That You have lead me down
You are here with me
Yes, You are here with me
I have need for nothing more
Oh, now that I have found
That You are here with me
Yes, You are here with me

I confess from time to time
I lose my way
But You are always there
To bring me back again

Sometimes I think of where it is I've come from
And the things I've left behind
But of all I've had, what I possessed
Nothing can quite compare
With what's in front of me
With what's in front of me

too much eating and not so much exercise = FAT

2008-08-16T08:04:00.000-07:00

....and that is what i am now.

I went to Dongdaemon, Seoul yesterday to do some shopping.

1. Replacement of my thorn sandal during rafting.

2. Bought myself a new pair of shoes. Getting ready for the fall season because I cant possibly be walking around with sandals and also another pair of "normal" high heels.

3. A special pair of earrings i found. :)

4. Last but not least, something that enchances my cute-ness (sorry for being, ehem, self praising,LOL) and eating..ArGh..

Woohho00... time really flies.

My departure

2008-08-12T08:25:00.000-07:00

25th June 2008 -- the day i left home for Korea. This picture is still fresh in my mind, it was 6.35am. I was supposed to book an evening flight, but because of my ignorance or a foolish mistake, i booked it 7am instead of 7pm.

Thanks to all my family members and friends for tolerating my mistake and sending me off at such time. I was really touched, but refused to cry because if I do, everyone will!

Departure lounge is a sad place. I still remember embracing my mum and hear her sobbing. Secretly, i really want to cry! XD

It's been more than a month now here in Korea. Praise the Lord, I have already adapt with most of the things here. I have to admit that Korean Language was not as easy as i thought it was. Struggled, strived really hard for the first couple of weeks. Eventually, improved. (clap hands-la!!)

It is summer now, not much changes in the weather to adapt. Felt just like Malaysia!

I long for home, counting my days till I can go home again. (cryinnggggg... :) ) hehe

Paintball = PAINBALL

2007-10-22T02:58:00.001-07:00

COUNTER STRIKE??
Not at all, it's PAINT BALL!!

Is this picture familiar to you? Otherwise, let me tell you, this place is where i played paint ball - Taman Sukun, Bukit Mertajam. If you wish to be furnished with more details, feel free to do so by dropping your questions in my comment box. (eg. how much does it cost to play? etc.) BUT please do not ask me if i am a good player. I basically suck at it. HAHA!

I wouldn't want to call it paint ball anymore because it is PAIN BALL actually. Can you imagine, i have got 2 shots on my waist and 1 shot on my back and sum it all equals 3 shots?? Thanks to those guys who smartly shoot me. Haha, or should I say I am as such a clumsy girl who clumsily exposed myself to the enemy??

This is my team and the guy second from the left is our Captain Patrick and guess which is me? (what a lame question :-P) obviously, I am the shortest girl in our team and the "soldier top" looked humongous on me (like a little girl wearing daddy's top)!!HAHA.. This is the first round when i still have the energetic look.

TADA..

Are you ready??! NOW, ROGER!!!!

(and we march and we march.....)

I didn't know PAIN BALL can cause me so much pain (when i had my first shot on my back, the only thing that came into my mind was, GOD, am i still alive?? HAHA) I really salute the soldiers! Malaysia BOLEH!!

We had three games and i really sucked at it. I'm not really good at playing cs either, so probably this is one of the reasons why i can't excel in pain ball. Hahaha.. So, yeah, it is in fact a very nice game if u like playing counter strike.

Fighting my LAST battle

2007-10-05T20:38:00.000-07:00

i finished my trials on the 4th of Oct, wow what a relieve! Honestly, i screwed up two of my papers. Macro economics and Accounting paper2. Oh DEAR!! Sometimes,i wished i had a better self-discipline. I'm just too lazy at times.

people, i really need your prayers and encouragements to go on to fight my very last battle-STPM. If there is anyone who wants to discourage me, wait till i finish my STPM k? I'm emotionally fragile at this point of time. I don't want to disappoint those who loved me dearly (especially my parents, haha who were u thinking??)

so, yea, my STPM starts on the 14th Nov - 5th Dec. Note the date, set it into your phone reminder and WISH ME LUCK before i go into the exam hall. Alrite?

2007-10-01T23:14:00.000-07:00

2007-06-20T03:35:00.000-07:00

When it says music is love in search of a word, it does potray something, doesnt it?

Smart,INDEED..It definately shows i love music. What else could it be? It cudnt be meaning i love char kue tieu ( i actually do) when i use that phrase rite..Ah ha..I guess that will be my first post.

Music is an expression or work of art made by combining pitches and rhythms into a coherent whole. Wonderful isnt it? It simply tells what i felt for the day. Regardless of whether i am on top of the world or down in the valley..

Story for the day : One of my best friends (Grace) is leaving for UPM soon. Im really gona miss those times i spent with her playing chor dai dee, being her drummer (when she will have tons of request!), having endless chating business and ofcourse sleepless nights in her room!! Hmph, i get to know her since 13, stayed with her for a month and realised she was a crazy lunatic that loves disturbing me in my sleep (she will pull my ears and what else?)!!What a gurl..HAHA..That act of hers makes me hate her so much that she means so much to me. :-)

She will leave soon,and I am sure she will lead a successful life in her days in university.May God be with you and bless you abundantly.Life goes on!