January 29, 2009
hello unemployment.
Job application is such a pain la.
More so when it seems that all the circumstances are working against you.
Like being an immigrant in foreign land.
Like being stuck in the process of visa application.
Like the world economy flapping at borderline-slum level.
While I have been aware of the employment situation for a long time now, the reality of becoming an unfortunate statistic among the rest of the jobless graduates all around the world is only starting to really, really sink in – and man it sucks so big time la.
There’s always the option of heading home. I don’t know how the job market is back in KL right now, but at least I’ll be competing on better grounds with the rest of the graduate pool – i.e. I’m a citizen, instead of an international student with a pending temporary graduate visa. =.= I’ll have the security of always having a roof above my head and food (awesome food, at that) in my stomach, without having to spend a single cent for rent or grocery. And of course, the presence and support of family and friends.
But I simply can’t turn back now, for reasons I can’t divulge here. Pretty well it has a lot to do with principles, pride, and providing a better life for everyone.
And knowing myself, going home also means slipping back into my comfort zone; and when I’m comfortable, I don’t feel the need to push myself. And if I don’t push myself, I won’t end up getting anywhere – and really, I don’t wanna wake up 20 years down the road, and regret not trying harder.
So really, the only option I have now is to persevere and thick-skin myself through as many job application rejections as necessary, until someone’s willing to give me a chance to prove myself worthy of employment in their company. T.T
Either that or get hitched and be Mrs Australian.
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But unemployment misery aside, here’s a bit of Aussie Day happys to brighten up this entry. 
Grilled Meats = Love
Rachel Liew I've claimed ownership of your hat and never ever returning it. And Val looks like a confused alien hahaha.
Summer Cina and Winter Melayu.
After partying long and hard the night before.
Yue liang dai biao wo de xing WTFWTF
Garlic and rosemary spuds
Look Ma, we eating our greens!
Amelia and Mo
The (sole) Ang Moh fulfilling his Aussie duties.
Why, we even had bubblies!
Adjourning to the pool for a bit of after-meal kiddie splash.
"EAT THIS, DEFENSELESS DRY PEOPLE"
"Teehee look at those silly pool people"
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And a mob war thus emerged.
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Later that evening, at Val’s insistence enthusiasm, we drove to South Perth to watch the Aussie Day fireworks.
And by driving there, I also mean parking the car about 5km away from our intended destination, and having to power-walk for half hour to get there. =.=
30 minute leg action - for this!
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In any case, the fireworks display was quite pretty la. And it went on forever too; which, I supposed, made the long walks worth it. ^^
Although really, in these economic times, should they be spending so much money on colourful explosives. =.=
Give the money to us instead!
But ahh, I’d like to think that we are also celebrating Chinese New Year at the same time. 
Gong Hei Fatt Choi, Xin Nian Kuai Le!
Happy Chinese New Year, everybody!
May the God of Prosperity smile upon you for the upcoming year.
And also God of Wealth, God of Health, God of Good Luck (I’m sure they exist, right right?)
mafia said,
January 30, 2009 at 12:44 am
excuse meeee.. what Yue liang dai biao wo de xing huh? u say my face look like moon is it?? Immma gonna shoot you!
shaun said,
January 30, 2009 at 1:53 am
Bermuka tebals and you shall be rewarded!
Will pray for luv!! So no worries, aku ada Jesus!
morticya33 said,
January 30, 2009 at 11:08 am
YA! Good luck and go and muka tebal first..
mmybby said,
January 30, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Dont worry too much la…things gonna be fine. Take it as it comes along, dont put any unnecessary pressure on yourself, everyone knows the job market out there, its fortunate you even have part-time job to get-by…and remember you always a place called home to come back to as n when you wish. Cheers! <3
aud said,
January 30, 2009 at 2:18 pm
And knowing myself, going home also means slipping back into my comfort zone; and when I’m comfortable, I don’t feel the need to push myself. And if I don’t push myself, I won’t end up getting anywhere – and really, I don’t wanna wake up 20 years down the road, and regret not trying harder.
THATS WHAT I FELT TOO BEFORE I CAME HOME T__________T
i was afraid id get too comfy here with nothing forcing me to reach my best and id regret it
and oh yea also the loss of independence that comes invariably with moving back to your mother’s 
but its been 6 months and its not so bad really… i dont feel myself slipping into apathy so i wouldnt worry about that so much woman:)
hsin said,
February 1, 2009 at 7:21 am
mafia> why of cos i did; in fact i was worried that no one would get what i was implying.
shaun> T.T terima kasih shaun boi right now any Tuhan’s blessings I can get.
jill> i will ganbatte kudasai! (/T_T)/ but you know how i am with teballing my muka sometimes, meh.
mmybby> *huggles* i know, but you know…
aud> thanks woman, that’s pretty reassuring coming from someone in a similar situation hey.
and im glad things are going well for you i know how much you were missing MHO (do you feel nostalgic listening to bee gees sing about your ghetto 
)