Adventure in 2013 - An Unpredictable Year

So 2013 going to end and 2014 is coming.

We grow elder every year, and especially for people like me, the January babies, we having this feeling much stronger for each new year.
Turning 21 very soon, the adulthood, it sounds attractive, but I know if given choices, I wouldn't want to be an adult. I rather to stay as innocent and childish as I can.
But well, we are not given such chance to say no, so just take it to be old. #Emo

2013, a year full of surprises, an unpredictable year I would say.

Below will be the summarize of my adventure throughout this unforgettable, unpredictable yet awesome year.

1. Awesomely long and relaxing holidays at the start of the year.

While all my friends and classmates went to work in the early of the year, I spent entire 3 months at home. Well, I planned to work like them also, but it's nice to have such long holidays too =D Although the period before CNY was very busy to take care of my granddad and help mummy, but still that 3 months were awesomely relaxing! Worries free and only chilling =D
More than enough to recharge myself after fighting so hard for STPM =P

The first week of the years :  http://qiwan001.blogspot.com/2013/01/080113-my-holidays.html

2. The overwhelming happiness for the superb good STPM result.

Never ever expect the outcome would be that good. All the hard works paid off, although I don't think I worked a lot more harder than others =P
First live interview, those blessings from the teachers, learnt a lot more after I got my results actually. Those lessons that I will never forget for entire life : be humble but at the same time be true.

3. Those quality times spent to take care my granddad.

Never know I could be that close to this lovely old man. Would never forget those yamcha time with him at the market and those nights spent in the ward together with him. He changed to be more bad-temper after he fall sick. But he talked more when he was in his mood. Understand him better after all. I felt it deeply for the love from a man to his sons and daughters and family even he was in his last few moment.

4. The unforgetable 3 months - PLKN.

Got the confirmation letter at the very last minutes. Prepared myself within 3 days and off I went to Kem Paya Indah, Selangor. There went the 3 months. Missing those friends with super strong bond as we spent 24/7 together for entire 3 months. Will never forget those time where i took leave, those marching and training, classes, dinner time (Our favourite time), kite flying, noon spent in dorm, performances, every family day and the weekly visits to the temple. Time passed so fast and at the time we realized, we are all apart now. 

5.The good fortune of getting scholarship.

Never ever imagine that I'm capable to get myself a scholarship. Back then, I actually never apply for any scholarship cause I always thought me ain't that desperate for those money and also me ain't qualify for getting them. I thought I did horribly for the scholarship interview, but the result turned out to surprise me. Well, I did put in some efforts for getting this but I would still appreciate this good fortune of mine =)

The interview : http://qiwan001.blogspot.com/2013/05/210513-ntu-scholarship-interview.html

6.The excitement of getting enroll into NTU.

Another big surprise of the year. Never plan to take this path less taken actually but since I have got the scholarship and the chance, why not giving it a try? My original plan was so much easy and less suffering, study in local university (I got offer from UKM) and just get myself another certificate of qualification. But things change faster than we can imagine. Being labelled as international student, study in a completely different culture, get to know people around the world, these are the rewards of daring myself to take this adventure and I will never regret.

7. The pain of losing my beloved granddad

Thought that I had all prepared but then when the time reached, you can still feel the deep pain of losing someone you love that much. A big lesson learnt. To appreciate what you are having now and never think they will always remain as you want at anytime. Appreciate those memories created. I have no regret as your grandchild cause I did my very best to give everything you need. Thanks for being there always for us, I love you =)

http://qiwan001.blogspot.com/2013/08/150813-let-bygones-be-bygones.html

8. The fun brought by the bosses.

One of the worst moment in the whole world would be the moment you have homesick. Credits to all the new bosses I know in NTU, the chances for me to get caught for being homesick is so much lesser. Can never have so much fun in my uni life without them. It wouldn't be a bit too much even I label them as my new Ohana =) Life is awesome with them =)

Check out more here =)

9. The depressing and stressful exam week.

Can conclude the week as the worst week I had gone through. So glad that I had made my way through that super dark week. Was so stress with the exam and some personal emotion. Insomnia, can't eat well, things that will never happen on me happened frequently that week. But one of the benefit, I got so much weight loss that week =)

Exam welfare is awesome =D http://qiwanuni.blogspot.com/2013/11/081113-exam-period.html

10. The joy of travelling.

Visited a lot of places in this year. Penang, Ipoh, Johor and not to forget Batam. Really enjoy the joy of travelling. Was planning to have a trip alone before 21 but too bad I got no time for it. Will definitely get it done by this coming year =)  Appreciate every moment spent at somewhere doesn't belong to me and appreciate those memories.

More details on my trip =D
Johor : http://qiwanuni.blogspot.com/2013/10/131013-johor-food-trip.html
Batam : http://qiwanuni.blogspot.com/2013/12/111213-getaway-to-paradise-batam-part-1.html and http://qiwanuni.blogspot.com/2013/12/111213-getaway-to-paradise-batam-part-2.html

2013 went in it's very own and unique way all these while. Surprises everywhere. All these memories created will not fade even after many years. Adventure in 2013 had come to it's end and we shall now start the new adventure of life =) See you there and happy new year =)

WanQi

The New Bosses

Aloha from home =D
So I spent the whole semester with a bunch of awesome people and now while all of us apart, we miss each other, well they miss me more I think =P

I think it's the right time to introduce my new bosses now and then reveal some of their true color here.. Heheeee =P

PS : Not all bosses are included in this post, and those here please forgive me to show you my respect and love through this way =P

Boss number 1,

Shi Yien aka the roomie.

The really hardworking girl and always my motivation to work harder. How you dare to be slack when your roomie is super hardworking?

The very responsible roomie too. Never disturb you when you need your own space, keep everything clean and neat, and most important, always wake you when you are going to be late =P

But unbelievable she is also the drama-lover. You can always refer to her for any new updates on the latest drama. Don't ask me how, but yet she has the time for dramas although she is super hardworking.

Girl, time to be more confident. You can do it =D But don't over stress yourself too =)

Boss number 2,

Yoke Mun, the joyful one.

Everyone that knows her for sure will remember her laughter. No one should ever doubt about her ability to bring joy to the others. 

She, likes her name, Hannah, is charm, and gracious in her own way. She can get to know a new friend within a very short period is something amaze me the most.The super caring one, the super creative one, the one with lots of new and cute ideas.

Knowing her cause of National Service and having her around in NTU is one of the best thing I can ever have.

But never ever get shocked if she shares with you those very odd thoughts, those thoughts which will bring you a lot of joy. She can go very wrong sometimes =P

Dear, we all know it is a hard time for you now, but stay strong ok? We always here for you, and we miss your wrong jokes =P

Boss number 3,

Johnson aka the son.

Johnson baby, this is how he will introduce himself. 

The one always think that he is not mature enough, not good enough, etc. Actually he is the easy going one and he can mix with everyone easily (Literally EVERYONE). The one you think is blur all time, but actually the very sensitive one. He knows a lot cause of his strong observation, but at the same time he thinks a lot. 

He is indeed very mature in controlling his own temper and emotions, which means he is very strong in hiding too. He hides cause he does not want anyone to worry about him. He hides cause he does not want to create more misunderstanding and arguments, another peace lover.

But well, he is really blur sometimes, especially his concept of time. Always forget to have his meal, overslept till skipped dinner, yet, never late to go back and accompany his girl.

Son, don't keep everything to yourself =) It's kinda tiring to do so, do share with us! And be confident to yourself!

Boss number 4,

Joash, the chill man.

Never judge a book by its cover, this is what I can think of to describe him.

Some will say he is kinda perfect (Even guys jealous of him). The gentleman that never say no, the one that seldom attend lectures but always has the very high score, the one that can play basketball well and more. But please do wait till you reveal the playful him only you judge.

The first guy that I ever met with some much of facial expressions when taking photos, the one that can go super wrong and keep sharing those wrong videos, the one that always feel hungry yet still skinny, the one who will always ask you to chill but when he is stress, he will lock himself in the room.

Sometimes, he can be emotional and sentimental too. But it would be nice if everyone can be as true as him, that never hide himself.

Bro, continues to be the king of yourself, let go those that do not suit you and set yourself free =)

Boss number 5,

Ruenn Shen, the little brother.

The intelligent one, the silly one, the little one that you will wish to protect.
He will never fail to bring joy to all of us, the very innocent one yet also the playful one. He always has the brightest smile and laugh the loudest. He will cheer you up in his very own way. Fun run after every meal, poking everyone in his FB friend list is what he will do when he is extremely bored. 

He seems like he has no temper, will not feel emotional, but well, I bet is that he hides it well. He believes karma will take care of those who did sin, but again he is another one who will not want others to worry about him, that is why he keeps everything with him.

The very skinny one, the one who is like your little brother. The warmest thing that he ever said to me was that, "Ok la, I upgrade you to be my best friend." You just can't stop your urge and desire to protect this little one, although he is actually strong enough to take care himself well.

Bro, be yourself and don't try to change yourself to be those you don't like to be. And do share more with us, we are willing to keep the secrets =)

University life is more interesting because of all these bosses that I have.
I love the strong bonding among us.
Thank you bosses!

WanQi

Getaway to Paradise, Batam Part 2

For those haven't read the first part, please proceed here =D

So after we took nice photos and all of them got enough of swimming, (I would say it was more to water playing than swimming =P) all of them ran back to the room. Cause none of them has towel to cover themselves, so gotta run to avoid getting cold =P

 The only room we had that with king size bed =P

Time for dinner =D

The place we settled all our meals.

Group photo first while we were waiting =D

Many of us wanted to clear all the Rupiah, so we tend to order more compared to lunch =D

Spaghetti Aglio Olio 

Fried Rice I think =P

Spaghetti Bolognese

Satay

Banana splits

Many more disappeared before I can take their photos =P

Anyway we met a super nice waiter =D And I can still remember his name, Danu =P

He gave by far the best service that I ever met and he gave us free fruits and also the lighter =D Thank you =D

Went to do some preparation for a surprise and then went into the room I saw this =P

Everyone watching MTV channel and sang together =P

Surprise, I meant, this will not be uploaded at any other places!
Exclusive here =P

Many more with me, but I don't think I can upload all of them here =P

The very wrong combination.

Then we had some games on =D

We had another game too, but I can't reveal much =P

But here's one of the punishment =P

By far the best punishment that I had come across =P

Then we had this surprise for the 2 birthday boys =D

Yes, another birthday celebration for them with the awesome banana cake.

Yeap, banana cake with cheese and chocolate topping =P

Yes, you can't believe that actually the cake tastes so awesome.

Watched "The Hobbit 1" together and many went into their dreamland.

By the way, we all know who is the one can be called for massage d. Thank you very much for giving us such a nice massage! *Comfortable*

Went back to sleep after the movie.
Well we actually had 12 people with 6 rooms but unfortunately we had 7 guys with 5 girls. So 3 guys sharing a room and another 3 girls sharing a room.
So my room was the room with king size bed, but it was just so awkward to sleep in between 2 people so I chose my new place to sleep.

Tadaaa~~ The benefits of being small enough to sleep at anywhere you want =P
No lie, but it was me under the cushions =D *Proud*

Got up a bit late the next morning. Sorry, I thought it was only 5 mins more but who knows, the clock turned so much faster than I imagined =P

Had our free breakfast =P

And after the very fulfilling breakfast, time for photos bombing again! 

  

  
Again, below will prove that my photography skill is not that bad =P

The best solo photo of the day =D
Great idea, Hannah =D

Onyx

Carnelian

Ohya, I am actually having this phobia to the sea, don't ask me why. I just really don't like the feeling of floating and it annoys me everytime when I can hold nothing T_T

That's why I can't really go up to a jetty alone =(

Well, after get enough of chilling, it was time to home. T_T

Thanks a lot to these awesome people for the 2 days 1 night trip.
The trip will never be the same without anyone of you. Thank you very much.

Enjoy your holiday and we shall now looking forward to the next destination =)

All photos credit to the owners. 

For those who want to view more photos, please refer to any of our facebook page =)

Check it out yourself :

Turi Beach Resort

Jalan Hang Lekiu, Nongsa, 

Batam 29465, Indonesia
More info here.

WanQi