Merry Christmas

HOLA people !!!!!
guess what??
Its the most wonderful time of the year
MERRY CHRISTMAS everybody =)
its been such a long time since I last blogged
How's life people? Hope you are doing great
life been real hectic after graduation
no more school, class, and text books
but workload is piling up
Guess I am missing my uni life
where I can watch movies, "lepak" here and there whenever there's no class, hang out with friends..etc
but this doesn't mean I don't like my life now,
in fact I am loving it (maybe because I am still new and work is not that complicated)
but no matter what, I will try my best and perform well
love the people and culture here.
anyway, enough of boring stuff

Its Christmas Eve today! yippie
time flies... I remember I had fun celebrating Christmas with all my babes.
This Christmas seem to be kinda quiet..
maybe because i'm AGEING?? omg....

not much party this year but at least I received more presents this year!!
*this Christmas is not so bad after all.. =)
What I received?
so I had 2 books, starbucks card, earrings, chocs, bracelet, pants, planner, LOVE (okay, don't get me wrong, I mean LOVE from everyone!!)
more to come I hope *wink & evil laugh*

so I guess that's all from me :)
HAVE A HOLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in advance just in case there's no New Year wishes or blogpost from me =)
Muuaaackkks!!

this is Casandra signing off!
xoxoxox

Sayangs' Convocation

20th October 2012

another ordinary day for us

but a very special day for my sweethearts

cuz today is their Big Day

after 3 years of hard work

finally

it's their graduation

 

Happy Convocation my dear

Veronica, Taira, Janice, Elaine and Bell

 

Veronica, Elaine, Taira, Me



Bell, Elaine, Taira, Veronica, Me



Taira, Me, Janice, Veronica

 

Look at my darlings..

all suit up

aren't they pretty in their robe ?

 

 

Chloe and me at Elaine's convo

 

We are happy family :)

 

 

Look who's here !!

Vivien, our junior in Secondary school :)

thank you !!

 

Congratulation again my dears!!!

 



Fun Trip

Back to KK to prepare for convocation

3 years has passed so fast

 

 

one of my favourite scenes in KK

the sea along the road

coconut trees, deep blue sea, breeze ... etc

the smell of the sea

hmmmmm i'm lovin' it!

 

 

the view from our hotel

Marina Court Condos

 

Big day for us...

not our Convocation but picking up le mama and papa

brought them to the campus for a tour

 

 

the Goh Family

 

the Seng family

 

awwww... i miss this road

the way back to my hostel

then brought them to Jalan Sulaman for famous Coconut pudding and Lokan

they love it!

 



next stop

Sunset Bar

Shangri-la Tanjung Aru Resort

too bad its raining so we couldn't see the sunset

just dropped by for drinks



super strong wind

 

 

meet Elaine's brother a.k.a A Gor...

 

time for dinner...

brought le parents to Welcome Seafood at Asia City

since they wanted to have seafood so much

know what??

you have no idea how many seafood meal i had in KK  these few days

before the arrival of parents we had it once

then after they came

we had more....



their favourite Lobster!!!

 

other than meeting the Goh family

we had a trip to Kundasang with more families

(Yap, Wong, Chan, Goh and Seng family)

sooooooo crowded :)

we love the trip so much

 

 

toilet break :)

 



shopping spree...

look at their faces

full of joy

 

it was raining so we couldn't see the view clearly

 

pretty mommies

from left Janice's mom, Veronica's mom, Elaine's mom, My mom

 



Kundasang Desa Cow Farm

 



 

the first time taking picture with umbrella haha

cuz it's raining

 

 

say cheeeeeseeee

our colorful raincoat shot with the fresh milk

veron, veron's mom, me, janice, veron's bro

 

we had so much fun

and too much laughter

stay tuned for next blog post on my sayangs' convocation !!

 

till then,

bye~~ ^^

My Convo - peekaboo

Back to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah for my convocation for 9 days

Very excited to be a graduate and at the same time,

feel heavy hearted to leave this beautiful campus and city which i've stayed for 3 years...

Too many crazy and beautiful memories

Awesome places, food, people, sunset,........etc

 

Please give me some time to collect, edit, tidy up the photos

and i shall be back with the complete blog post...

meanwhile these are some of the sneak peeks!

Hope you guys like it <3 p="p">

 

 

checked into our apartment

Marina Court Condo

Nice view, nice service...

strongly recommended

 

Back to Uni to get our robe =)

wheeee... cant wait

 

Day trip to Kundasang with the families

(Goh, Chan, Yap, Wong, & Seng)

 

crazy wet look at the Kundasang Desa Cow Farm

 

Meet upsssss

Crazy photo shoot session with crazy people

 

the "kan cheong" parents in action

wuahahahhaha

 

 

BIG DAY

 

 

the after celebration

and more crazinessssssssss

 

tons of seafood !!!

 

Too many funny things happen...

 

Things to expect:

FOOD

CROWD

KAN CHEONG PARENTS

CRAZINESS

RETARD PHOTOS

PRETTY & BEAUTIFUL GIRLS *thats for sure*

hahhahaha...

 

stay tuned for the complete blog post

should be up real soon !

-xoxo-

 

 

 

Motivational Quotes

There are times when we are down and we need some motivational boost
I have a notebook where i collect motivational quotes to keep me motivated whenever i feel down
As the saying goes, sharing is caring
and here you go...

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. - Albert Einstein

It is never too late to be what you might have been - George Eliot

No matter how good or bad you think life is, wake up each day and be thankful for life. Someone somewhere else is fighting to survive.

In life you'll realise that there is a purpose for every person you meet.
Some are there to test you, some will use you, some will teach you and some will bring out the best of you.

All our dream can come true if we have the courage to pursure them. - Walt Disney


Hope these can give you some boost and brighten up your day

Have a great day peeps!!!! =)

Lam Lam's Convocation

This is how i kickstart my October

Spent the afternoon in Tropicana Mall with Kenneth searching for presents for our Lam Lam

after having lunch with Joanne

too bad she has to go back for classes

 

Attended the #UMMockTrial at night

it was my first time =)

well, i would say its nice

and funny

 

 

pretty witness who speaks lots of hashtag

 all the funny actors (future lawyers)

we laughed our way till the end

headed for really late dinner round 12am

it was fun =)

slept over at Jo's place

chat till late night !

just like the housemate life in Singapore 2 months back

 

 

----- 3rd Oct BIG DAY for Lam Lam -----

 

attended Jo's friend's convo in the morning

had lunch with Joanne and Kenneth

waited for hours just for our dear Lam Lam

 

"It will end later. one more hour to go. you guys wanna go back first?"

"No worries"

 

hang around in UM going for some tours

 

Finally

its time to hunt for Lam Lam

It was sooooooooo crowded

had some hard time spotting her in the crowds

 

 

She is getting ready for a Lifting ceremony with the juniors haha

took off her heels, spec, ...etc

 

 

Paying attention to the junior while he's explaining how they do it

 

 

finally...

she is ready to lay down

GOOD LUCK babe!!!

She is safe after few rounds of Liftings haha

 

 

Kenneth, Joanne, Crystal Lam, Me

 

CONGRATULATION LAM LAM !!

from the MACH Interns :)

 

 



hope you like the gift

 



 

 

 

 

met Evelyn as well haha

what a small world

CONGRATS!!!

 

After a long hooooohaaaaa...

its time to go..

Left Lam Lam (who was still busy taking pictures)

Joanne (who has to attend class)

 

Great time with the gang

crazy, fun, ...etc

car hopping for me too.. haha

thanks kenneth and joanne for picking and dropping me

 

-ciao-

 

 



Intern to MACH (Moments To Be Treasured)

OMG… 3 months has passed so fast, sorry for not updating my blog for such a long period of time as I was busy with my internship.

I really can’t accept the fact that today will be my last day intern-ing with Microsoft Malaysia Sdn Bhd. To be honest, I thought I will be excited the day when my internship ends. However, I actually feel sad and heavy hearted. L I guess I am loving this place after all. It was really a great journey and I learned so much throughout this 3 months from paper works, collecting data, learning all the technology to meeting a bunch of awesome people. FYI, for a non-techy like me, learning to love and appreciate awesome technology that Microsoft has wasn’t easy at all. LOL no kidding!!  To me, technology was never my interest and I never imagined myself working in software IT company, but after spending almost 12 weeks with Microsoft, I guess I’m starting to love it. At least I learn to appreciate it and share it! *applause please* And I’m actually excited about the launch for Windows 8! *strange?!?*

First month spent in Microsoft Singapore was really an eye opening program for me as I get to know bunch of awesome interns from other Asia Pacific Region including Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, and also not forget my dear Malaysian interns! Have to say I love the diversity and richness of Culture. We were well blended I guess. And of course our mama, Anna (University Staffing Consultant for Asia Pacific Region) who picked us and provide us this great opportunity.

Many thanks and WE LOVE YOU ANNA! Thank you for taking care of us *muacks* Other than that, we also get the chance to meet many experienced leaders in Microsoft who has shared with us their insights and experience. Providing us a lot of advice for our future career. Mucho Gracias! Also, Universal Studio trip was FANTASTIC!
 

 

I've got to say I love this picture a lot !

After a month of training program in Microsoft Singapore, all the interns are back to their respective country to continue their internship. Guess what? Though we are apart, it has not affect our friendship! Thanks to Lync, Microsoft Roundtable…etc we are somehow CONNECTED! Calling and updating each other through calls, emails, and many other ways. You name it, we have it. *the power of Technology, you have to LOVE it!

 

Internship in Microsoft Malaysia has given us another “taste”. From getting to know our manager, department, the Leadership Team to other staffs in the company, it was totally a different dimension I would say. Despite all the crazy schedules and difficulties in trying to catch our target individuals for talk and discussion, I would say this is definitely one of my greatest achievement up to date being part of the Microsoft family as an Intern to MACH. Having the honor to attend the events that the company organized including COMPANY BUKA PUASA DINNER and Kickoff event, was our pleasure as an intern. I really do hope the internship could last longer so that I get to meet more awesome people.

Malaysia team ! from left: Kenneth, Karuna, Rina, Joanne, Me, Crystal & Jovian =)
*FYI, this is not a restaurant, its our Pantry! =)
 

 

By the way, a little secret to be reviewed after I’ve attended the team building games during KickOff event, they are actually a bunch of Awesome, Fun, Wild, Crazy, ROCK people. Excuse their serious and fierce look during work in the office. LOL!!! Now I know they work hard and play hard too.

I guess I’m being quite ‘long winded’ here, have to stop or else it’s gonna take forever for me to stop sharing here. Last word from me, I LOVE MY INTERNSHIP and Glad to meet a big bunch of Amazing people. YOU GUYS ROCK MY WORLD and coated my internship

Well, I guess this is the summary of my fantastic Internship journey. Stay tuned for my detailed internship blog post.

Till then, see ya !!!

Cheers,
Casandra, Intern to MACH :’’)

Heavy Heart

I really can't believe that i'm leaving in few hours time.
Farewell  UMS, Farewell Sabah,  Farewell  beautiful sunset, beautiful cultures ..... etc
Heavy heart of mine,
3 years has been passed so fast,
i still remembered the first day when i reached Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, i was saying to myself
"o dear.. how am i gonna survive in here for 3 freaking long years??"
Home sick was what i get during that time and all i wanted is to go back !
Yes i mean it.
But believe it or not, i actually feel kinda sad to leave this beautiful place.
'The land below the wind'
3 years is not a short period for me,
knowing that i have to spend 3 years here was the toughest choice i had ever made because i never left home. But studying here has widen up my eyes and i gained a lot of experience.
Sometimes you dont see it, but you will FEEL it.

So many things happened throughout these 3 years.
Be it good or bad,
its actually a good memories that i can treasure
Sorry to say that i'm not a good student,
meaning i dont really study all the time.

To me, i would love to try new things and gain more experience
therefore, i join a lot of activities during my 3 years in Uni
and i'll tell you proudly that i have made the right choices

Joining the English Debate Club has taught me how to analyse and speak
It was mentally torturing especially when you have to build your case
but i have to say i love it!
having the chance to join the debate tournament as Debaters as well as Adjudicators was a good experience for me.

Then i came across this non profit organization called, Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE)
basically its about how we empower the communities with skills and let them be independent on their own. I would say i love this and this is why i'm still with this organization.
"Once a SIFErs, Always a SIFErs"
i've learnt a lot... like a lot...
from communication skills to paper works and hands on brain cracking moment trying to figure out ways to solve the problems.
I'm so glad that i get the chance to attend 2 National Expositions and 2 World Cup which was in Los Angeles and Kuala Lumpur.
And i will always be there :")

At the same time, i have always been interested in the broadcasting field but i ended up studying business. LOL...
but i am very lucky that i've been chosen as one of the Radio Presenters (DJ) for our own campus radio station KKFM which can be heard across the city.
So this is how i get to learn one more skills
and i have to say i really love it.
i just feel i'm in my own world when i'm in the studio.
it gives me a lot of satisfaction

so basically these are some of the main highlights of my University life.
actually there are more but it will take me days to blog about it.

of course not forgetting all the lecturers, friends, and people i meet here.
they are the colors of my life.

And now that i'm gonna leave University soon... ( few hours time)
that means my University life will end soon
and i'm going to another chapter of my life

First of it - INTERN
well, i was so lucky!
i'm sure its luck
that i was chosen as one of the six candidates in Malaysia to join
the Microsoft Interns program
now that i'm leaving KK
and i'll be heading to Singapore soon for few weeks of training
together with other candidates from Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam...etc
then back to Malaysia for my interns
well, i feel very honour and i shall work my A** off real hard
i hope i make my parents proud
because this is the only way i get to repay them.
Mommy and Daddy.. I LOVE YOU!
and i hope i can perform my best during this 3 months time.

well, i guess its time to stop before i go too far.
i just wish that everyone can do well
and HAPPY HOLIDAY
helll ya!! feel so relief after the brain wracking exam weeks.

All the best mates!
we shall meet during CONVO in October
i'll miss all of you !
and of course the  SUNSET
how can i forget it,
its like one of the main highlight of my life in KK
just call me a SUNSET FREAKS  =)

take care!

till then, see ya!

Fly Me To The Moon (cover)

Trying out this song

Fly Me To The Moon before going onair today

Hope you guys will love it =)

Happy SUNDAY !!!

Finals is here next week

i'm nervous...

okay

GTG

its time to study

till then see ya !

Beautiful Sunday

Finally its Sunday

wheee....

to where we went?

hhmmm

it was a random Sunday

went for breakfast at Damai

then headed to Suria

thought going for movie

but ended up Karaoke haha

see told you we are random and flexible

plan can be changed any time

i mean any second

then hang around

headed to Le Safran for Coffee Craving

Lovely Coffee Art

Chloe Babe :)

then i need to satisfy my crave for sunset

yes..

I LOVE SUNSET

dont ask

i dont know why

I JUST LOVE SUNSET

headed to Sunset Bar @ Shangri-la Tanjung Aru



yes...

Jazzing my Sunday at Sunset Bar

and this lovely sweet lady

can really sing :)

L.O.V.E

one of my fav that she sang

hmmmmm

what can i say more



Pretty babe -  chloe

Chillin'

though cant really see the sun

but i'm very happy to have spent my sunday

chillin by the beach

yes...

i'm easy to pleased

sunset

:)



and this will be one of the things i'm gonna miss the most in Sabah

SUNSET

and colorful Skies

omg

i dont know how you describe it

but

i called it

breath taking

then headed to fetch Bell for dinner at Station One

been long time since we last met with her

and her silliness



the Band

like that way he sings

so Jazz...

presenting Bell

always claim herself CUTE

Chloe

and so this was how i spent my Sunday

basically

chillin and Jazz

and most importantly

sunset <3

have a great day peeps

- casandra-