Live It Up

This is another American Idol related post. So if you are no fan of the show, go away, NOW. Last season's AI was mediocre at most. But, still there were standouts. Last season, I was definitely Lee Dewyze FTW! He has that raspy voice which is really nice to listen to. Plus he seems like a really humble person so that's a plus. I think I may have a trend to become a fan of those I see as 'humble' and of course talented of course. So in commemoration with Lee's album released recently, I am dedicating this post to him.

Take a listen to his album. I personally think its great! He co-wrote a lot of his songs just like another American Idol we all know.

:D

Because I am a fan of...

Kris Allen.

Enjoy!

The Verdict is in...

And I will be calling Minneapolis my home away from home from 2011 onwards.Minneapolis is a beautiful city and I am actually excited to head there. Rated among the top 10 least stressful & safest places in America, what more can I ask for?

I will be headed to University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and I am anxious to know what awaits me there. Will the people be nice to me? Will I manage to make new friends? Will I be able to cope with the university life? Hopefully so. Yesterday was an extremely disappointing day after learning that my dream school rejected my application. But I understand that everything happens for a reason and I today I started a fresh new page and took my dream school out of my consideration. I know that God has a plan. Besides, Minnesota is a place I have yet been to in The States, so that will be great too! I can't wait!

 

And to those who were extremely concerned bout me yesterday, thank you s much for your support. I appreciate every single bit of it. You guys are the best friends I could every wish for. 

THANK YOU!

:)

The Final Piece of the Puzzle

Today, yes, today on this beautiful morning of November 21, I received the final piece of my 'admissions notifications' puzzle. Yes, UW Madison, finally replied me and their answer was: NO. This news is devastating for me as it was my dream school since two years ago. However they say that their Mechanical Engineering program is very competitive and my CGPA of 3.51 just didn't cut it. I don't necessarily take this news easily. But I will have to put my head up, smile and move forward. I am thankful for U Minnesota Twin-Cities and Syracuse University University to have accept me, but still that's just...second best. Man this is no fun at all. I am still trying to digest this news, cause I had rather high hopes for this school. But still like I said, I need to move forward. I gotta learn to let go and accept what's already given to me. Yeah, I know I will, but maybe not immediately.

Hence, this is the perfect song for my mood at the moment:





:'((((


ps// Happy 51st birthday papa! May Allah bless you with many more birthdays to come! :)

And So I made it Through Hell Week...

Yes, indeed I did, all in one piece thankfully. After all the long hours and the times I even contemplated skipping class, I am here, alive and well. So, here are some things that I learned this week:

1. NEVER, I MEAN NEVER, ever procrastinate on your history research paper that you were given two months to work on. This may prove to be unhealthy.

2. When you're down in the dumps, visit this link. Trust me it got me cracking like crazy. But make sure you visit with an OPEN ♥.

3. Smile always, cause if it's one thing you DON'T want people you love to know is that you are having a tough time and troubled. Note to self, make sure you do express yourself to whoever you can trust though. It ain't good to bottle it all up. It will eat you alive.

4. Facebook is addictive. 'Nuff said.

5. I ♥ my family. I will miss them dearly when I fly off in less than 2 months.

6. Always believe in yourself. :)

7. I miss my friends, near and far.


So, basically that's most of what I learned this week. I'm sure there is so much more to learn and so much more room for me to grow. I believe that. But till then, have a good weekend everyone.

:D

The Little Things

This week:

1. I revived my blog from the wrath of err...being deleted? Meh. But hey, I am happy I didn't. :)

2. Went to lunch with 2 important friends of mine at the 'navigation preset'. I was more than happy cause I do not even remember the last time I actually had a meal with them.

3. Went through my second last speech of the semester feeling good about it, well, at least better than how I felt in my previous speech so that's good.

4. Had ONE canceled class, but TWO replacement classes. THAT. AINT. FAIR.  O_____O

5. Got a phone call. This ain't any sort of call, but a call that made you feel like you were dreaming. The said person on the other end of the line is a dearly missed friend of mine currently on the OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD. Yes, the call TOTALLY made my day. Zhank yewwwww!  :D

6. Listened to an unhealthy amount of emo songs cause yes, I was emo.  @_____@

7. Checked my inbox so frequently, that I thought I had OCD. This is what waiting for university replies do to a person like me. But still no luck in getting any replies from 2 more unis I applied to. Looks like I shall be headed to my 2nd choice uni after all huh?

8. Had a dream that I met Kris Allen again, of course with my partner in crime, The Mahaguru. I seriously would relive THAT DAY again.  ;)

Overall though, the week has been good. Will be hoping for another good one next week. :)

Changing Times

These past couple of months I have to say weren't the easiest for me. Too many of my dear friends left this country off to another to find new adventures for themselves. I am utmost happy for them, truly I am. But, if only things were different. If only we all got to attend similar schools. If only we could see each other just once more. Cause if it's one thing I know, I really do miss them. I miss the usual brunches. I miss the usual lepaking. I miss the usual chattering. I miss the movies. Oh I do miss the movies. I miss the outings. But most of all I really miss them. Seeing their faces everyday in class just puts a smile on my face everyday without fail. It is not that I am saying that I have not moved on with my life, no, my life did go on. But part of me will always want things to go back to where they were. I want to have those good times again. I want to SEE them again. Oh truly I do. Why does the world seem so unfair now? But hey, I am happy for them and actually excited for their new adventures in the states. As for me? I have been living. I have made new chat buddies. Made a new regular brunch buddy. Made new experiences. Most of all though, I've made memorable experiences in my last semester here in ADP. It's the little things that I see now. Those moments conversation starts on the 6th floor computer room. Or perhaps those motivating chats we have moments before our speech presentations. I really do cherish those now. Cause I have to remind myself, those dear friends I shall meet soon enough, so I will have to cherish these moments with what I have now. There are several notable people that do give me a reason to go to college nowadays and things weren't as though for me as they were say, in September. So, overall, I am doing so much better now. I just cannot wait for what is in store for me in The States next year. I hope all goes well.

ps// Just so you know, "Meet up with 'The Gang' in The States" is at the top of my to-do-list right now.