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Re: 19 Going On 20

Angel — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:10:07 -0000

Hello SuAnn

I know it's quite an emotional time to be packing, waiting, saying byes (for now) and trying to imagine how life would be in a new country and how difficult it is to contemplate leaving. It is never easy to step on to that elevator and walk towards immigration while looking back at the people you leave behind. But take heart and be strong.

It is never easy to move to a new environment and you will miss home for a while. But once you start on routines and homeworks/ assignments and have friends, you won't have as much time to dwell on the homesickness. The internet will bridge the gap, and people won't seem to be as far. So cheer up my dear.

I know how you feel, because each time I step onto that same elevator, I feel the exact same emotions you feel. And I've been away from my folks for 6 years now (of course I still head home every summer while I was at Uni).

Enjoy the next few months with your folks. And most of all, enjoy your experience in the States. *HUGS*

A random reader

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william — Thu, 01 May 2008 01:19:33 -0000

Up till now, comments on Cindy's blog are restricted to team members. Is she scared of receiving more negative feeback from the public?

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songjun — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:53:50 -0000

SHE IS SO NOT

EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

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Chareli — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:28:36 -0000

hahahaha everyone started wishing her happy birthday. hahahaha

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carolyong — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:38:37 -0000

*hyperventilates* one of 2 is in NY? hahahahahah woooooooo =P

anyway!

yah, i totally know what you mean.. when i was 13 i looked up to the f4s WAH so matured and how my sister in f4 and i still treat her like a kid (16 only pfft lol)

then i turned 20 and realised i officially left my teen years behind...

and last year i turned 21 in a foreign place - what a bittersweet event.

So yes, dear, I understand where you're coming from. Sigh life is too short and too precious - that's what I've learnt over the past week, what with a funeral I attended and learning that a friend has a chronic disease...

Treasure your time back home... spend it with the ones who mean the most to you :) Make up (and out? lol) with Martian - it's so easy to see how much you love him.

Not to scare you =P but when you're finally here, sitting in your dorm room and feeling lonely, knowing you spent your last few months back home wisely would be a great source of comfort ^^

oh and milo can find here... but maggi, just bring some la just in case haha and if all else fails there's www.mytasteofasia.com hahahahaha. oh ya bring CHILLI SAUCEEEEE.... :D

hugs! :) and see you soon!

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Jeff from LA — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:02:07 -0000

Well, I can speak Mandarin well enough to get around. I understand everyone and they understand me, but my American/Canto accent means that people can easily tell that I'm not a native speaker.

Since you don't speak Chinese, is English your primary language? Do you speak Malaysian as well? I also wonder what you sound like.

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cc — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:19:09 -0000

no need to bring milo!!! We have milo here. Save that luggage space for something else.

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chuey — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:45:08 -0000

opps... it's not your birthday.. but enjoy your year anyway.

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pinkpau — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:42:31 -0000

peopleeeee it's not my birthdayyyyyy :P

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chuey — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:39:49 -0000

Dear Su Ann,

All the best with your studies.. I just started reading your blog a few months back, and I must say really like it. I don't know you personally, but from what I have read, you have a great personality.

Just enjoy uni life in US, have fun every moment and appreciate everything that you have. I believe with your personality, you will adapt well.

There will be times you might feel lonely, but always remember that you have your love ones missing you and waiting back home for you. You will have your readers to accompany you too.

Enjoy your time left in Malaysia, and look forward to a great beginning in US!

Take care and Happy Birthday!

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Sam — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:58:21 -0000

happy birthday!!! omg i'm turning 22 this year. u're young which is a good thing. i've never seen you scared before su ann.

the thought of being far far away for 4 years(did i get that right?) is a lot.

set things right between u and martian before you take off :)

you've always been independent. can't imagine you going wrong.

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HK — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:28:06 -0000

wah, so old already ah?

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Chareli — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:14:31 -0000

awwww...

don't tell me you won't come back to malaysia not even once during those four years?
surely got right??

at least american accent sounds slightly better than the Oz one. in my opinion anyways.

hahahaha. i'm going to be 20 FASTER THAN YOU! you still can linger on 19 abit longer than me. i have just slightly more than a month.

sigh~

not looking forward to it...

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pJ — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:46:27 -0000

hey girl.. i can SO relate to this post (except for the turning 20 part) and hence my first ever comment in your blog. i am leaving to the States some time next month for the summer intake. and am not in talking terms with my martian. plus an argument with dad. sigh. am turning 22 in 2 months and i'll be there without the ppl i love back here. thinking bout all that and reading this post is making me all emo...
BUT i am pretty excited bout what america has to offer too.
so yea.. all is well and good luck to you babe :)

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Chen Chow — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:44:32 -0000

pinkpau, good luck in your decision making. Either of the Ivy would be a good choice. I guess eventually irrespective of what everyone says, it should be your choice. I would say that go based on your conscience, and once you have decided, try to forget about the other one. If you one someone to talk further on your selection, feel free to let me know.

It would be a new turning point to you, just as what I told you the other day, of my flight to US being my first flight of my life. And since then, so much has changed for my life. I would not have imagined what I have gone through.

Do make full use of your these few months. It would just sweep past. Enjoy!

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foreverjas — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:11:44 -0000

yeer.. i oso will cry ! hehe. eh can teach me how to pack luggage? and come to penang i treat u char koay teow =) plus ice kacang. cendol. hehe ^^ cheer up.

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smartypants — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:54:51 -0000

there are 3 chinese supermarkets in philadelphia area, 2 korean marts where you can get rice cookers, at least one indian store that i know to get frozen roti canai and there are the chinatowns. why deliberate for so long? come to Upenn lerr, afterall you can always switch or transfer to NY later. not a problem at all if your grades are good and from an ivy. see the strategy? hehehe

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smartypants — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:13:33 -0000

quotes:-

15. sharon "it could be human nature to deliberately pick fights ....with those we love when we know it’s almost time to part " - i agree with her. it does happen without us realising so we must consciously try to avoid this.

69. michellesy "like that plummeting feeling ....…and it’s time to do it, for real" - again this is very true, just have to be brave.

69. michellesy " have that last plate of char koay teow for a very long time." - this is not a concern if u go to PA as PENANG in PA offers a wide range of m'sian food as good as m'sia at a doable price. but the branch in NY is pricey and the food not authentic. not sure about the one is boston. the link for those who are interested.
http://www.penangusa.com/

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Natalie — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:12:51 -0000

Hi Su Ann, have been following your blog for quite some time. This is the first time i am writing comment. Well your post really reminded me about my uni life. Of course it is not easy to leave your parents and people that you care most. You might get depress at first but after being there for some time, you will get use to it and you will realise no point keep on crying and making your parents worry. It is a wonderful experience in your life and you should enjoy it as much as you can. I am already working now but sometimes i do walking down the memory lane, trying to recall how much fun I had. I have met some wonderful people and even experiencing something that I never thought I could do it. I also parted with my BF last time when I was doing my final year, but long distance relationship do work if both of you have faith on each other. He is now my hubby :) Just to share my experience with you. All the best to you and Martian.

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michellesy — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:43:21 -0000

Awwwww hon *HUGS*

It's scary isn't it - like that plummeting feeling you get in your gut when you're in a freefall? That's how I feel anyway when that something that you've been wanting and waiting for finally arrives...and it's time to do it, for real.

It's time to pack your bags, say your goodbyes and have that last plate of char koay teow for a very long time. But you know what? It will always be there, waiting for you. Your family, your friends and your sweetheart.

Granted, you can't suspend time and hope that everything remains in a static state, but the things that REALLY matter will never change at the core.

So don't be sad, and you so ARE brave ok? Look at all the things you've done!

And babe, you're so so lucky, all those wonderful colleges to choose from! I am just about bursting with pride, in an entirely doddery and octogenarian way wtf - I am going to definitely be on the wrong side of 25 this year and extremely masam as a result hahaha.

But yes, hope you and your dad start talking again (you will soon I bet, you're the apple of his eye ok!) and that you and Martian kiss and make up. Aww, c'mon now, y'know you want to *grins*.

ps: Hello, Martian, are you out there? If you're listening, don't be angry at the earthling anymore ok? She loves you very much, even though you're from different planets wtf

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simplicityx — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:01:46 -0000

leaving honestly isn't as bad as you think it is ;) sure, i do get homesick sometimes, but i just remind myself the reason why i left in the first place.

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skyler — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:19:45 -0000

EH PLEASE! Hold your head high and walk (ok la stand can already la) down the escalator!

You worked super hard to get where you're at and I regret being so lazy le sigh I also wanna gooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Get plastic surgery to look like me and get the necessary documentation to warrant the appearance change and I will go in your place if you don't want *hmph

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eunicetan — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:37:04 -0000

hehe i'm not on ASEAN, went for the interview and all but didn't get it eventually, i secretly believe that the dean was a sexist *shhh*

home is 10 hours drive away, home is in pg :(
nevermind, tiga minggu and i'm heading home! xD

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eewah — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:38:41 -0000

sigh i know how you feel about that escalator in klia =[ it's so sad to look behind and then see all your family and friends waving you goodbye T_T

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Michelle — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:52:52 -0000

What happened to Colbie?