Its been about 9 days since my arrival in Sydney. Figured the best way to update everyone is to come up with a list of questions that I'd anticipate people to ask. haha.
Just in case you think I'm wierd and talk to myself in the third person.
I do.
haha.
But only when I'm alone. So here goes...
Enjoy!!
Q: Have you been cooking?
A: Yes I have! Made chicken & mushroom with 'kecap manis', fried rice, and some other random dishes.
Q: Oh wow! I didn't know you could cook!
A: Haha, oh I don't. But I'm just experimenting. I tried to make steamed tofu with minced meat like how my mom does, but failed miserably. I had to throw everything away. :(
Q: So have you made lots of friends?
A: I've met people here and there. People in Sydney are generally very helpful so you just have to take the initiative to talk to people. :)
Q: Who are your flat mates?
A: At the moment I've got 3 other girls I'm staying with. Jacqui from Wollongong (which is 2 hours away from Sydney), Siam from India and Dashy from Sri Lanka.
Q: How's the church situation coming along?
A: Church has been great so far. I'm attending a church called The Bible Talks (TBT) which meets at St. Andrew's Cathedral, in the heart of Sydney City.
Q: What are some difficulties you're facing?
A: Nothing life threatening so far. Haha. Just learning to cope with doing my own cooking, washing my own clothes, making sure my room/the apartment is tidy.
Q: Wow! With so many things on your plate how are you going to cope with your studies?
A: Haha! Good question! I don't know really. Just take it one day at a time I guess. I'm really excited about starting school on Tuesday (6th March). I've met some of my lecturers. They've all left a positive impression on me so I really can't complain.
Q: Sorry, I forgot, what are you studying again?
A: I'm doing my Masters in Teaching.
Q: Oh! That's right! And what will you be teaching?
A: I'm enrolled for secondary social studies, commerce/economics.
Q: Social studies, commerce/economics??? I thought you wanted to teach English?
A: Yeah, that's what I thought too. But because I didn't do a BA in English, I didn't meet the requirements to be an English teacher. I can, however, teach Legal Studies (which is part of Social studies in the Sydney school system) and commerce/economics because I took come modules in uni.
Q: Oh I see! So will you be employable when you graduate?
A: Haha. I don't know. I'll cross that bridge when I get there.
Q: How are you and Elliot coping with long distance (again, haha)?
A: We're doing good so far. He's been very supportive and patient with me as I settle in a new place.
Q: When will you guys see each other again?
A: Hopefully sometime end June. We're trying to gather some friends and we can all go snowboarding together! Anyone interested email me and I'll review it on a case by case basis. haha.
Q: Have you played your violin yet?
A: Haha!! Somehow I knew that question was coming! Many of you will be pleased to know that my violin's not tuned. So I can't play it just yet. But I will soon!! MUAHAHAHHAAHA!!
Q: Will you be uploading pictures on your blog soon?
A: I'd love to. But I still don't have internet connection in my room. Once I get that sorted I'll try to upload some pictures.
Q: What is one important lesson you've learnt in your 9 days in Sydney so far?
A: Ive learnt to humbly rely on others for help, that I can't always be stubbornly independent and so everything on my own.
Q: Is there any one you'd like to thank for helping you settle in Sydney?
A: Oh yes! Definitely! There's Edmund and Mei who so graciously drove me around the first few days just so I could set up my bank account, handphone etc... There's Roger and Mayhsin for letting my stay with them the first few days. Deb and Den for bringing me to Kmart to buy stuff (and letting me use their internet to blog haha). CC and Glorya for hanging out with me, calling me and just being there so I know that you're there if I'm in a life threatening situation.
Thanks so much guys!!
Q: Lastly, is there anything we can we can pray for?
A: Yes please. Thank God that I'm coping well with the many changes in my life and my routine. I'm a bit overwhelmed at times, there are so many different things on my mind and I'll spend the whole night worrying about it. But I'm learning. Learning to rejoice in the Lord and not be anxious about anything but to rely on him through prayer. (Philippians 4:4-7)
Q: Cool!! Thanks for sparing us the time to do this interview!
A: Its been a pleasure. Thanks! :)
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woots! glad that u're able t cope things over there! tkc loadss! =D and update us more abt ur life there! and i'll miss u for sure! haha. =D IMISSU!tkc loadss!! muackss! catch my flying kisses t YOU!! haha. =)
Sarah!!! Just abt to email you, but too tired, so just checked out your blog instead!
You're SOOOO funny!!! How you came up with your own interview and the whole dialogue going on... So creative ah? =) Miss your usually sunshinny presence in PUNJ!
Keep updating your blog!
O M G
if thats what happen (interviewing one self) after your 9 days of stay in Syd, I cant wait to see what will happen after 2 years! haha :] see u real soon!
haha.. u're a true joker :)
hmm.. did you only realize you cannot do English when you reached Sydney?
Social studies and econs more fun tho - I think! :)
Keep updating, we really miss u here!
Haha good to hear from you Sarah. (A bit Schizo but we still miss you heh heh heh.)
Hey hey! Someone's alive and kicking Down Under!You won't wanna do a BA in English i tell you..and the interview thing? it's so you, i sense wit and sarcasm too, but it's funny though! We'll pray for you! Miss you!! *shudders* so mushy!!looking forward to more updates!
hi there! glad to see you update your blog and seeing you are settling well there! =) i just received the photo from RW. thanks for printing it =) IF and when i happen to go sydney again sometime this year, we shall catch up! till then, take care and enjoy sydney!
hey guys!! good to hear from all of you.. :))
glady -> miss you too. hope you're enjoying ITE
island -> i didnt know you read my blog! and if you come to sydney pls get in touch w me!!
sarah! (: whee glad to know you've been fine over there! please takecare ya, dont go walking arnd talking to urself hor.. miss you much at punj!
Helllooo!!! hahaha! really glad to see ur update :) have to agree with gabe tt it's a tad bit schizo but it was funny :P Glad to hear how u're learning to not be anxious abt things & just trust God. :) Hope u'll ease into life soon & keep growing in Christ!!! Keep in touch gal!!!!
hey sarah... Cel here!
Sounds like you are adapting well, like you always do :)
Do post more daily stuff so that we can all know what you are up to there. I will catch up with you again.
Luving ya, Cel.
hey Sarah,
Yep you can link me from your blog. My blog is just something that I use as an outlet from time to time. It's not really updated.
hey hey! update often! i've started t miss u!! muackss!! hope u're enjoying over there! im enjoying my life here too!! haha.=D
hey jie! haha nice blog. anyway that was very funny reading about you interviewing yourself. have a great time in aus!
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