Proper updates!

HELLOOO!

I have exciting news to share (:

I have made my laptop/work surface much more ergonomic and user friendly!

Hahaha okay so you remember before, when I used to have my laptop just sitting on my desk? That was basically the way I used it for the entire Trinity year - just the laptop, with a mouse so I wouldn't have to use the touchpad-surface thingy all the time.

I had the worst backaches working at the desk for long hours like that, cos clearly I would have to hunch over to be at eye level with the screen, plus the entire laptop had to be painfully close to my eyes or I wouldn't be able to reach the keys with ease.

Check the first photo in this entry to see what I'm talking about!
http://21sas.blogspot.com/2009/10/sotohp.html

So okay, while I was home on my looooong break, I had time to think and realise that I could not tolerate this shiet anymore. So I planned out a new desk setup for myself that wouldn't cost me much, and that would be totally ideal. Things I needed were, a new keyboard (to separate the typing surface from the screen), a laptop cooler, some device that would allow me to have more usb port thingies, plus some kind of elevation for the laptop.

So a few days ago, I went out to look for the cheapest equipment I could find and did my best with what I had. And here is the result!!!

Total cost: 20AUD

The keyboard cost me about 10, and the 4-port usb hub thing cost me 10 as well.

I'd actually picked up a logitech keyboard that cost about 19, but then I looked around some more and found this one for just 9.96. It's a little stiff right now but hopefully it'll wear out some.

Heehee. The brownish shelves underneath are just old things I picked up in 2009, when I first arrived in Melb. I turned one of them over onto it's side, and stacked them up. Then I put some old books in the top and rested the laptop fan (from home) at an angle, and on goes the main piece. There was actually a proper laptop cooler in Big W going for 27AUD, on sale from 54. Not sure if I should get it? Though it would come in handy since the fan I have may not be sufficient. Plus the laptop isn't quite at eye-level for me just yet.. so I'm thinking of putting more stuff underneath to raise it higher. What do you guys think? any suggestions? hahah.

Okay well, there's my very primitive home remedy to desktop design! It's not perfect or like super pretty or anything, but I'm really pleased with it. It's a whole lot easier on the back than my last arrangement.

Anyway, more stuff to come okay! Love you guys (:

BYEEE

gretzels

SO TIRED.

For realsies. I'm so tired today.

Hahaha. anyway, most of the crap I have to do is done.

The stupid carpet is dirty again which means I have to clean it.. even though I just did 2 days ago. Stupid dust!! Melbourne is a dusty city.

I'm also going to try and sell some of my old, unwanted clothes.

griddle.

CNY

HELLO HELLO! Happy Chinese New Year, and Happy Birthday to Greddly Weddles!

I have changed the layout template to something that fits the season better. :P Muahahar!!

I know I say this every semester, but for serious, this semester is probably going to be the busiest of all my semesters so far. Here's my homework list for the first week:

1) 2D animation: bouncing ball (I've finished this already. About 70 sheets altogether. =x)

2) 3D animation: pendulum swing

3) 3D animation: bouncing ball

4) 3D animation: draw poses for walk cycle

5) clothed figure drawing: four drawings of pillows illustrating stretching and compressing

6) heads & hands: self portrait

7) heads & hands: create a composition window using cardboard

Tonight I'm going to have CNY dinner with Uncle Harry + family, and Rachel + Vik. Steamboat! Omnomnom!

Angpaoey Goodness

HELLO.

It is i, the second of the sisterly clan.

The entry following details the best angpao action of this year.

These are the red packets that deserve to be admired, commemorated and immortalised in photographic form, and whose proud stewards must be awarded for their keen aesthetic selection by way of our humble recognition.

In no order of merit, here are the nominees.

(1)

Kong and Por

This year the husband and wife team are pulling all the stops in a display of solidarity.

Both players went with the modern square-shaped packet this year, complete with asian boy and girl motifs (versatility points), bright magenta backdrop, and dancing squirrel.

(2)

Ahma

A bold choice pays off!!! Amidst a sea of reds and pinks, the cheerful orange captures the attention and appeals to our proclivity for more contemporary palettes. Notable accessories include smiling-culture-savvy-squirrel in the foreground, along with strange-chinese-coins-with-the-square-holes-in-the-middle on the top right.

Bonus back details.

(3)

Uncle C. H.

Cute asian child? Great. Cute asian child with goldfish hat? Even better.

We needn't school you on the universal charm of androgynous babies.

Gender ambiguity, you say? We say prudent strategem.

(4)

Aunty Ph.

Standing apart from its squatly cousins is the tall and slim angpao; another modern take on the traditional red packet. This contender wins class points for its elegant design and regal pigment. Unfold the lip to display the embossed arabesque ornamentation in it's full glory.

(5)

Uncle. S.

More longitudinal joy courtesy of this chocolate-themed entry, speckled with sentient pastries and occasion-appropriate asian symbols.

A close up reveals an assiduous attention to detail - the cupcakes are frosted, jelly doughnuts have been glazed, cinnamon rolls topped with cream, and each sliver of strawberry cake brought to life with a moustache.

(6)

Dagu

Physical proof that angpaos don't have to be a huge to pack the most chinesenewyeary punch. Maybe it's the big gold character that we don't understand (but looks convincingly chinese). Maybe it's the cherry blossoms floating down the side (that are actually more of a japanese thing but who cares). Maybe it's the unabashedly red hue. Maybe it's maybelline.

(7)

Aunty M.

Another triumph from the makers of MJR© inc, who have consistently outdone themselves at the annual angpao stakes. This years' entry pushes the colour bracket to new depths in a muted shade of burgundy, accentuated with a matte finish and bronze print.

N.B. Each red packet has its own unique verse.

(8)

Aunty Iv.

Tired of having your eyes raped by garish colours and mismatched polychromasia every cny?

So are we.

So are we.. ಠ_ಠ

Bucking the trend of asian people who lose their chromatic inhibitions during this festive period, the 8th competitor displays an unwavering consciousness of complementary colours. The girly gorgeousness of the rose-pink paper forms a perfect backdrop for the fair-skinned cyclist. We believe the girl is chinese, though her uncharacteristically chiselled nose is beginning to plant seeds of doubt in our minds.

(9)

Ergu

Few have such a firm grasp on angpaoisms as 'Ergu', whose biggest rival is none other than herself. This year she has bested her best with this landscape orientated packet. Be soothed, not stunned, by the light glossy pink undertones - a welcome relief from the rich hues of the season - and the unusual snowy setting in the background. Though not obligatory, a nod toward the zodiac animal of the year is always acknowledged; this bunny has a gold filigree shirt on, which gives him mad style points.

Attached to the bottom right were these two furry cut-out stickers. An unprecedented move of 3-D proportions, bringing the angpao into the 21st century.

(10)

Pa and Ma

So how have our closest measured up against such formidable adversaries?

Staying true to their love of wide, envelope-style packets, the P & M must be commended for selecting an angpao more cheenar than last years'.

No detail was spared in the making of this red packet. The floral print on the interior is so clever and intricate, we'll ignore the fact that it looks like tablecloth.

~

And so ends this year's angpao commentary.

In an unrelated report, i've been eating square egg lately. It's meant for pie tee, but everyone knows i like popiah better than pie tee, so i just swiped some egg to snack on between meals.

Square egg is square.

Okay so. Bye.

And cheh can you please update the blog layout you leysee persen.

hahaha

Gwetl.

PSLE Results have been released

Here are my results :
English A
Maths D
Chinese D
Science B

Aggregate 167

I did slightly better than Prelims and I will be going to Normal Academic as you can see from my results, I will be going to CHIJ Katong Convent and I am happy with every subject except for Maths. :-( If you would like to know more about my PSLE Results, please contact me, thank you.

BRONCHITIS!!??

Cheh(2x) has probably heard of this, but why am I bringing this up? Because I'm a BAD person.... I got it and than I spread it to poor Auntie Florence!! :-( Good thing Mama brought me to the doctor earlier! Other wise I would have gotten pneumonia! Just like Cheh(2x)!!!! :-S No offence Cheh(2x)..... :-X

Auntie Florence's BIRTH-DAY BASH

Made with Vanilla, fresh cream, flakes, some powdering chocolate, two very happy strawberries :-) and light chocolate on the inside!!!!! YAY!!!!!
:-D ..::HAPPY BIRTH-DAY AUNTIE THE FLORENCE::..