Zombie!

Mood:Tired Health:Good Weather:Raining

Traveling has never been so time wasting before... It was a flight on bad time and in order to reach Cardiff in the morning when the hostel reception is opened, I got to wait 12 hours for the coach. Even the staff who was assisting in the coach lounge, got sore- eyed seeing me there for hours...

I have enough of sitting! (13 hours of flight and while waiting for my coach!) I decided to lie down to read my notes when the man came up to me.

"How can I help you?" He wasn't that friendly at all as if I was a illegal immigrant.

"I am waiting for my coach tomorrow morning 7am+ to Cardiff."

He nodded without looking at me and walked away. I was thinking "Uncle, my backside hurts by sitting the whole day, can't you just let me lie down and rest awhile? Don't worry, I am not staying up here!"

It was freaking cold too. The chilly wind blown at me from the four doors in each corner.

He continued to monitor me until the next morning at 5am. Yes! 2 more hours to go!! I was so exhausted, hungry and cold. I didn't sleep very much during the journey and I haven't eaten or drink for the past 15 hours!

The opening of 'Caffe Nero' at the lounge was welcoming. I had a cup of hot tea and a carrot + raisins cake. The hot tea didn't warm me up as I have hoped :(

I wished the time flies faster in such a situation. I can't wait to check in and have a good rest!

Off I go!

Mood:Not sure Weather:Good Health:Wind in my stomach

I came upon this book when I was packing my bookshelf one day...

8 Aug 2008 is a significant date to me. Many years ago, when news broke out that Beijing was chose to be the host for the Olympics, I decided to go there to witness the event with a good friend. Soon after that, I brought a tourism book on Beijing.

I even planned, where to stay, where to go, where to eat... I was enthusiastic about it. However, situation has changed. Instead of flying to Beijing, I am flying to UK...

I couldn't help but smile when I saw the Beijing tourism book in my shelf. It is just so ironic...

Safe journey to me! Sigh... It is sickening that I got to stay overnight at the London airport because of bad timing. I hope I won't get rob.

Bye bye! Take care everybody! The second phase of Samantha's survival in UK is coming real soon...

24 Hours Before The Flight...

Mood: Busy Health: Very good Weather: Cooling

11.59am - On the phone and sending emails.
12.15am - Filled up forms for school.
12.30am - Very hungry,made some luncheon meat sandwiches & hot milo.
01.00am - Packed my laundry and luggage.
01.30am - Very tired and slept.
08.00am - Packed luggage,charged laptop,ipod,camera and mobile.
10.00am - Made breakfast.
10.30am - Backed to packing.
11.45am - Checked emails.
01.15pm - Backed to luggage.
06.15pm - Forgot to pay credit card bills,went to SAM machine,did last minute shopping.
07.20pm - Had dinner and caught up with Serene who came over.
08.30pm - Sending the last emails.
08.55pm - Loaded luggages in car and set off to airport.
09.30pm - Reached airport.
09.45pm - Checked in luggages.
09.55pm - Caught up with family and friends and colleagues.
10.45pm - Entered gate.
11.59pm - Flight taken off.

UK Pre-departure Briefing

Mood:Excited Health:Not good Weather:Hot

Have you hoped that the person sitting beside you, is going to the same university as you?

Marie surprised me with her course - Fashion Design at a university in London. Sighs... so far from me... But you go girl! It is a great pleasure to meet you! And thanks for keeping in touch and updating each other.

All the best!

Packing my luggage

Mood:Depressed Health:Not good Weather:Hot

Opening my luggage, I packed my bed linen, blanket and winter clothings inside. Suddenly my mind went blank. I stared at the packed possessions and felt deeply distrubed. I can't believe that I am going to leave.

What am I doing? The feelings were unbearable. Half of my body told me, "change your mind! Stay and don't go!" The other half said, "you have come so far, just continue and move on..."

Then I imagined the scene at the airport, hugs and well- wishers from family and friends. All these sank my heart deeper. I am not sure how am I going to cope when the day comes... Red eyes and red nose is not what I am looking forward to.

"Enough for today!" I shut my luggage, hoping it would shut my sorrows for a while too...

Application for UK studies

Mood:Excited Health:Thumbs up Weather: Sunny

I got one successful application today, I knew that I am flying for real this time... Now waiting for other Universities reply before I make the final choice. It is time to revise my old notes.

The Decision

Mood:Mixed feelings Health:Very good Weather: Hot

Something happened. Things have changed and here I am fighting for the courage. It is never easy to leave everything and starts a new life somewhere especially when you are in the midst of self-healing...

My first step in unexpected opportunity starts here...