HamoGigi's Xanga

Graduation...

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:06:56 GMT

It's the season for graduation again...

I can't believe my study career is moving onto the next chapter!!! I was a little anxious about getting my results, but thx God, it turned out to be okay... (at least i passed everything)....

Looking at publicating my thesis (which is exciting) ....

But now, I am just a "double lose" youth --> no school no job.

Managed to do some short trips in Melb before I leave town ... Went to Hobart (Tassie), and man it's worth the visit!! I have not seen such clear water ever in my life! The place is simply beautiful and peaceful. Not to talk about all the nice fresh seafood! I look forward to my next trip to Tassie again!! (Photos on FB)

Anyway, for those who read my blog, look forward to hear from you guys again, drop me a note and tell me how are you doing!

Ah...updates

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:56:15 GMT

Been awhile since I last updated my blog...

I have been super busy.....I suppose it's a good thing too.

In less than 2 months, I will be a qualified Psych!! It is very exciting. I have to admit that I am very anxious, as there are a few ruffles going on at the moment and if things turn the WRONG way, i wont' be able to graduate until next year.

Anyway....so.... the next question would be "where to next". yes, where to next. I feel the pressure from BOTH side--- parents, friends and my hunnie. I know, many of you will say "stay / work which ever place u want". Really eh? I guess as a only child, I am used to "being told" what to do. It's difficult to make a decision for myself. Honestly, I feel bad leaving my parents (well, honestly, Goobie) in HK for so long. I think I should go back (yes, going back for the dog), of coruse otehr things, like things I do not want to miss out (i.e the growing up of my dearest niece - ching ching, wedding of my best friend -- the planning and the excitments).

Job..i think i need a job next.... and we will go from there....and deal with the rest later...

For my girls

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:53:28 GMT

This is an very interesting way to apporah breast cancer. I love it.

http://www.aabc.org.uk/campaign/dancer.html

Reasons for giving up your dog

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:59:53 GMT

Many of you mit know, one of my pass time is check out dogs which are ready for adoptions.

Yes, I know it's weird....but it is very interesting looking the reason why the previous owner would like to give up their dog.

Personally, I do not see any reason of the reasons given are eligible. Of course, if you say, honestly, i can't even feed myself, and I've rescue this dog from the stray... yes.... it is ... or I cannot afford to have a dog, but I've safe the dog from .. blah blah blah....

I am sure u guys know what I mean.

but ... how about "no time to take care of the dog" ... hrm.... how about dun get one in the forest place?

how about "sperate from boyfriend/girlfriend" ...ahem....hello???? pets are not a ring or a bag, u dun get it and chuck it away along with your old love letters! ...

how about "owner is pregnant" hrm... do you give ur older kid away to the orphanage, just b/c u r expecting your 2nd child? NO!

how about "old age" this usually not a written reason, but you'd figured that out as the doggie is given up at the age of 6, 7... Along with "old age", "illness" is another reason give away their dog. Many of the poor doggies given up because the owner decided that the dog do not worth to invest into any more. it do not deserve to be heal and see the Vet.... I just find those people SHAMEFUL. I mean, I hope their kids won't give up on them when they get old or sick. Honestly! What a horrible thing to do.

how about "leaving the country" well....i'd say you can bring your dog with you! of occurs if you can afford it....but ya... maybe that's some kinda of a reason. But honestly, I hate it when oversea students decided to get a dog, and at the end of their study, they found out that their family at home could not take the dog...or all those crazy reason, and they decided to give the dog away. HELLLO??? dun get the dog the first place if u do not think you can keep him/her for life!

The best one i've seen so far is "illegal immigrant". THe previous owner was a illegal immigrant and as he/she is now arrested, the local authorities had taken the dog away to animal rescue. But mind you, the organization BOLDED this "the dog was obviously well taken of". But hey.... y would you get a dog, when you not even legally allow to stay in this country??

Do anyone even THINK carefully before they get a dog? or any kind of pet? Gosh.....

Do any of these dogs owner think of the world commitments prior the get a pet? It's a life long commitments. It's not a bag, not book....it's a life. common' people....

There are things I have a very strong opinion about... and this is one of them. I honestly hope I can somehow help all these animals...

and yes... a sick person is very grumpy! esp when the sick person refuse to give in and stay home and rest during the easter holiday... she ends up stay home with pile of reports to write, drowsy from the medication and thinking y didn't she stay home and rest, and make wrong life decisions (ie went to K, play MahJong, watch Eason Chan concert, eat good meals....)

yes..the easter holiday was full of fun,except the fact that i was sick all weekend!! but hey! give and take....

so now.. i am hugging my computer in bed with more WISC-IV reports, and more WRAT-4 Reports to write. How nice!

I am Sam

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:37:26 GMT

I am Sam... I am not sure how many of you have seen this movie. But it is a great movie. It's a movie which will maek you cried, and cry and cry. But you can't hate anyone in the movie (sometime I wish i could).... but somehow, after the cryin' and the emotional ups and down, you feel a lot better knowing there's love inthe world.

I really do not know how to explain my feelings everytime I watched this movie. It made me cry, but I love to rewatch it everytime. Though to certain extend, after working in the education field, most children who I've come across with , with ID parents will not present the way Lucy did in the movie. But..hey! it's a movie! anything could happen!!!!

anyway, just want to recommand the movie to all of you..and if u have watched the movie ... watch it again..rent it this Easter weekend!

Ah....

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:50:18 GMT

Ah... so ... i had kick one of my obstacles down. Good job!

I found myself a control group ... though, I will need to travel a bit, but i honestly dun mind doing that at all. If you seen what I've seen ...you will agree ( I promise I will try to get photos). The school is located nearby a beautiful beach. It's absolutely delightful to work in that area. I can't wait start my data collection. It will be great to catch a cup of coffee or have a walk along the beach side during the stressful research data collection period.

Something to look foward to, i hope.

Anyway...I hvn't really update my blog for the longest time. I guess I was too on the go..and on the run...and honestly dun think anyone read this page... really...

anyway... enuough of the never ending research ... the rest of my life..

I've been to a few festivals and enjoyed myself with some good food. Though i want to travel a bit for the easter holidays, but it dun seems like I can afford it (time wise) to head out. So i've decided to explore Australia a little bit more and head off to the country side and treat myself with a spa treatment *hoho*

There's nothing much about me, other than i dun feel the vibe with me these days, i feel that I am dun have the energy and all.... I need to find it back... somehow.....

Ah... pending and waiting

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:55:28 GMT

I had been stressed with the settle down and everything of the research project...

everything is set, EXCEPT ethics! I want to die!! *scream*

but i suppse I feel less stressed now, now that i know what am I going to do :(

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:17:08 GMT

god, pls help me get through ethics

Sunday, February 03, 2008

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 16:11:04 GMT

Ah....it had been a few days since i'm back in melb.

there are so much to do...i am so NOT ready to go back to a busy work/study life.

Monday, January 21, 2008

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:14:00 GMT

The next stage in life.

We are in our golden age

We are egaer to to build, to create and to fight.

but anyway, I wanna congratulates my special girls, for moving towards the next stage in life, and my good buddy for his courage of the "M" word. All the best to all of you, and I look forward to be there for your special day!!

2008 will be great happy year. I can feel it already!!!!!

I hope i can share some good news with you all, but right now, this is the only thing I can share ...

I am really content and happy :)