HELLO WORLD!!
Didn't update yesterday, so I thought I'd better update before I get too lazy and forget about the things that happened these two days.
On Thursday, Ling accompanied me to MQ for my orientation (for international postgrad students). She was so nice, helped me find my way to school. haha! I feel like the 妹妹 rather than the 姐姐 now. So sat at the LT for about 2 hours and listened to all the different presentations about visa, how to enroll into courses, MQ school life, where to go to for help, security and many others. I'm thinking about being more active in MQ, maybe join netball or a club or something. Or go for school activities and events. Still not sure how and what though. Oh, I registered for a buddy, also an international student, who is supposed to be help me out in transiting and adapting to MQ. (Notice the key word - SUPPOSED). She isn't as friendly or outgoing. So it's more of me asking the questions and she answering. I'm gonna try again to ask her about school activities or ask her to go with me. Hopefully she'll be a bit more friendly.
So after orientation, Ling and I tried to get a few administraion for MQ outta the way and headed to the city for lunch - RAMEN! :) I don't usually choose to eat ramen, but this was really quite nice! :)
After lunch, Ling and I headed home to rest for a bit. Then we headed out once again for inspection of our possible new rooms. Hopefully we can really find a nice place, near to the station, nice housemate and with own toilet... Haha! After the inspection, it was DINNER time!!! And because we were in Strathfield (and MANY Koreans live here), so we had KOREAN for dinner. :) YUMMMYYY!!! Had it the last time I came to Sydney with Izzy, Kar and Jace. Then we headed home.
I must add that the train and bus systems here are pretty complicated. It's so hard to get used to everything here. There are different cards and passes for the buses and trains. And they also go by zones or something. So I'm really trying to figure things out. And it's NOT easy! And most of the streets look the same, So recognizing the roads and all is difficult too!! Oh well, I hope I get the hang of everything soon. HAHA!
So... Moving on to FRIDAY!!!! --------------------
We slept in, till about 10am Aussie time (it's 7am SG time)! Haha! I settled enrollment for courses and found out that actually ALL my lectures (postgrad doesn't have tutorials) are streamed online! So I don't have to be physically in school. I just need my laptop and to pay attention at home and not get distracted by fb or blogs or tumblrs or emails. And I get to do what I wanted - RESEARCH!!! I know a lot of people hate research cause it's just too tedious! But I kinda love it (I have a love-hate relationship with research actually). I really enjoy doing what I'm interested in - inclusive education - and finding out new methods and ways to improve what is currently working or not working in the field. The joy of knowing that what you research about can make a difference is really so rewarding!!! Anyway, Ling cooked lunch for us and we continued with our own stuff online - her finding us new possible rooms, me continuing with enrollment.
Both of us got motivated to clean the apartment! She vacuumed the floor and I cleaned the toilet! I love cleaning toilets. 2 reasons: 1) I hate dirty toilets. I love them spick and span! haha. 2) I like the satisfaction from seeing the spick and span toilet that I just cleaned. Weird. I know.. Haha!
Then we headed out for another inspection. This is the best so far - clean apartment, big room, bed, 2 cupboards, a desk all provided for, bills and wifi included, cheaper rental, but shared toilet and owner is a asian chinese male. Ben is quite against it cause he thinks it's dangerous to live with a total stranger and what more a guy! Ling and I did think about this. But there are more pros than cons. So we're hoping to find another better place. Continue to pray for us! :)
So this short update kinda sums it all up. I'm hoping that the following weeks and months would turn out good and I'll enjoy studying from a computer and learning new things. haha! Oh, I may get a part time job at a childcare or school that supports inclusive education. Hopefully that will help a bit with the finances and with the learning experience here in Sydney.
Signing off with a picture of Ben and I skyping. We're both doing an action and I can do and Ben can't do! hahahahha! So thankful for Skype. Can spend time with the loved ones.. Skyping daily with the family and with Ben just warms my heart! :)NIGHT WORLD!!
Love,
En
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