DAY 499-502

Jan12 - 15

1) So my "holidays" have finally come to an end. To be honest, it didn't really feel as such, as I have been quite busy with moving house and taking care of ongoing tasks. These past days, I have been settling into my new environment, which will be my new home for the coming year.

2) Recently I've gone back to Iceland (the supermarket chain, NOT the country XD) to re-stock my collection of frozen meals, and was pleasantly surprised to find that their selection is even more extensive than I had previously imagined. Udon noodles, laksa (!), pies, stroganoff - basically a worldwide collection of staple dishes, ready made. And they taste very authentic (either that or I'm just really hungry XD) .

3) But today's blogpost will not be complete, but for the appreciation that I have for every single one of you who wished me on my birthday. I see myself as having simple needs, and it is these little things that I truly cherish in my life. I know my birthday has long passed, but just two days back I received mail from two really close friends of mine, and it truly made my day. And on that very happy note, I shall end my blogpost here. Tomorrow is the beginning of yet another semester, and this time at Beaumont. Thanks very much for reading, and stay tuned... for the next one. Cheers!

 I was honestly not expecting this

THANKS SO MUCH GUYS :')

 

Thanks so much Vik!!! :D

 

 Thanks so much Denise!!! ^^

 

I now have a UCD scarf woohoo ^^

 

Chicken and mushroom risotto

 

King prawn alfredo

 

King prawn and chicken laksa noodles(!)

 

Chicken, king prawn and chorizo paella

DAY 181

Mar 1

1) Today I received an unexpected surprise! Last week, I had written a poem about Mercer Library (the library which is pretty much my second home, if not my first) as my "Tell Us What You Love About Our Library" entry. I had seen the poster in the Mercer Cafe and thought of writing a short poem to express my thoughts and feelings about the library.

2) Fast forward a week and I was up early and studying in the library, when I received an email from Professor Archbold thanking me for my poem. She also asked me to visit the Service Desk whenever I was free for a little "something". So I went in the evening to ask, and guess what I got? A small box of chocolates, meticulously wrapped up and on it a well written thank-you note! I was genuinely not expecting that, and I really felt appreciated by the Library Team.

3) I returned to my desk afterwards to continue with my work. They say that a small gesture can go a long way in brightening up someone's day, and it definitely did for me :D I spent the evening studying with renewed vigour, after I had my chocolates of course... Anyway, the rest of the day was as typical as could be, with me trying to stay focussed and not drift off into space. For those of you who are interested, do check out the poem I wrote - just scroll down below. That's all for my blog today, and I hope you enjoyed reading. Have a great day, cheers!

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Dear Mercer Library,

My home away from home,

For sleep or for study

Or reviewing the human genome

Everything’s so quiet, save for that odd biscuit,

That someone keeps munching,

Exams are coming around, kindly keep it down,

It’s all that I’m asking.

Journals on the heart, oh where do I start?

Books for every prognosis,

No need for concern, that’s how we learn, 

Learning by reverse osmosis

No need for haste, it’s not a race,

Reading is purely for pleasure;

My book is due, I never knew,

More time is what I treasure

Dear Mercer Library,

Where diversity meets appreciation,

With patrons from every country;

A representative from each nation.

Making new friends, that is the trend,

That’s what we do for leisure,

I begin to talk, and they get a shock,

Seems they’ve never heard of Malaysia

Lunch in the café, study throughout the day,

Evening is all about my blog,

“Night falls too fast, why wouldn’t it last?”

There goes my inner dialogue

Dear Mercer Library,

Where at last I can be free,

Thank you for all you’ve shown me,

I’ll remember you for eternity.

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Very touched to receive this for my piece :D

A fine selection of chocolate ^^