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Today is possibly one of the happiest days. Three out of four modules of our first term's provisional results were out and I actually did pretty good. Needless to say, I was overwhelmed with..joyness. I think I've never done this well during my entire college/university. This would not have happened on my own, but this is somehow something I can really be proud of. Regardless, I want to thank those who have made this happened for me.

A very good start this year, indeed. Hope this good streak will last for a long long time. I feel bad for neglecting this blog but I can't promise that I will update this blog regularly like before. Guess twitter took most out of it. Anyways, what's up what's up?

Tons of stuffs on my mind but I don't know where to begin. Life's pretty good so far and I'm enjoying myself all the time with all the people around me. My life has changed quite a lot, in a good way I guess. Considering that I still get stuck with something once a while, or actually all the time..but I guess I can live with it. Granted that, would not only be a bonus but something I would die for, figuratively speaking.

I miss my family. I wish my holiday was longer so I could be there for them. My parents will be going back to Malaysia whilst my brother and sister stays. Both them never live apart from my parents, so I hope they will cope well especially my younger sister. As much as I hate to say this, we are getting old so do our parents. Parents will always be parents, and they will worry about their children more than themselves. Well, they are fine actually. I'm just being more concerned than I used to be because obviously the situation is now different.

At my age now that soon will approach quarter life has never came into my mind. Speaking for the growing years, I consciously realised I haven't seen most of my hometown boys. I miss them all big time. So envious and jealous that they get to meet up and gather like old times, whilst I'm the one missing out everything for the past years. Despite that I've seen most things in this world, been there done that and whatnot - afterall, I am just a small town boy from Miri. Anyway, this year will mark the 4th year celebrating CNY in the UK and hopefully it will be the last.

I love Term 2. So much relaxed than Term 1. But I am afraid that I am starting to abuse it cos I have been lacking motivation lately for god knows why and on top of that, I dislike the modules. Gotta get a real grip soon if I want to maintain my grades because practice assessment will be in about two weeks time. Enough said for now. It's more practical via twitter for rest of the stuffs :)

Just one thing, one of my precious external hard disk. The 500GB one. It died on me. Part of me almost died too. All my precious TV shows and some personal stuffs!! Took me ages to collect all of them. I hope I'll still be able to recover what's left in it. Keeping the faith for now. But if it is meant to be, then I'll let it be. Guess at some point in life, we just have to let something dearest to us, go.

Having said all that, I will end this post with an insightful quote: 'The stars will wheel forth from their daytime hiding places; and one of those lights, slightly brighter than the rest, will be my wingtip passing over.' - Up in the air.

2010

Where do I even begin? 2009 is done and dusted. Welcome 2010! My new year's was totally off the hook. It was as Vegas as it gets. I love Las Vegas to death, period.

Last year's was pathetic. I was working and serving people ffs. That's why I understand how sucks it is to be like working on New Year's Eve. So it is definitely a great 2010 start for me. There are just too much to talk about and I don't even know where to begin. Anyway, it's new year so it's time to set my resolutions for 2010. As a sane person, I know I should be making positive resolutions and by that, I mean trying to keep up my previous NY's resolutions.

But this time I decided to give it change. In 2010, I am going to:

• Study less like I'm genius.
• Gamble everyday like a god of gambler.
• Spend money as if my father owns a bank.
• Not get laid as if I'm sick of sex.
• Drink like fish. Eat like a king.
• Chain smoke like a chimney and probably start taking drugs.
• Stop wasting time on exercise.
• Drink less water. Take less vegetables and fruits. More red meat.
• Sleep like there's no other day.
• Stop saying thank you and sorry. Quit smiling.
• Stop making friends, make more enemies.
• Stop respecting.
• Stop caring.
  
• Stop loving.
• Keep dwelling on the past and not move on with life.
• Keep on fucking around like New Year's resolutions doesn't mean shit.

2009 has been great and I hope this year is going to be nothing less. To appreciate good things, let's see what happened last year. In 2009 I graduated. I then further my qualification, which I did the BVC. Before my graduation, I went back to the States to visit my family during the summer. I had the chance to explore the West coast. I instantly fell in love with Washington DC, Niagara Falls and especially NYC, the Empire of State. After my long awaited graduation, I waited a while before I started BVC. During that period, I did nothing much except moving house, resting, enjoying and doing some self reflections. Fast forward to Autumn Sept 2009, I finally started the BVC without much obstacles but during the process, I was faced with ups and downs. Not to forget, I officially dined in Lincoln's Inns. I also stopped working part time. I pampered myself with an iPhone. Got my first AF1. And a few more which I could not remember at this time. Well, the downside is I spent more money than ever(this is my worst habbit). My current and savings account are basically FUBAR. For the next few months, I have to be as thrifty as possible. And by that I really mean cutting a lot down on personal expenses. If not, I'll be dead before mid 2010. Anyway, as I was saying, the first term of BVC..it was beyond madness, but I guess I survived. I actually had a lot of fun throughout the course. It was challenging and killing me at the same time. My group was quite amazing and my drinking buddies are awesome. We worked hard and played hard. At the end of term, I flew off the next day after my final paper, went back to the States again to be with my family for Christmas. We spent a night in San Antonio on the eve and it was a really nice family time. As for New Year's, I was at my favourite city of all time - Las Vegas, having the best time of my life. And from there, 2010 began.

Remember that I said I might find myself in California in 2010. Well guess what, I was actually in LA for an hour at the LAX airport for transit. And the plan about going Aspen Colorado for a ski trip, well sadly the plan didn't work out, but I was in Denver for 30mins while I was on my way to LV. Things are definitely looking better each day and I am grateful. Having that said, fuck me I am going to be 23 this year. Lucky 23, year to shine! I anticipate good shit to be happening all year round and I look forward to all that.

I am about to ✈ again in less than 20hours. Endure another six months or so, I shall ✈ again. Next destination is unknown at the meantime. But most probably I will be back to Truly Asia. I swear this time is probably the last time I'll be in Texas or the States, at least for many years to come. I am really sad for this part. This time back, I really felt like I grew up here or been living here for years cause some people here actually thought so, although it's not a fact at all. So I am just saying..

You can take me away from America, but you can never take America away from me. Not in this lifetime!

Something to ponder:
'Don't hate the players, hate the game.' The thing is, I was never in the game, but why am I so sick about the game? Guess that's why 'hate the game' make so much sense than anything else. Can't live without it..can't live with it neither.


Love,
Kenneth.

P.S: Will upload pictures next time.

Christmas is Christmas

Greetings!

Ho, ho, ho..Merry Christmas.

Christmas eve was nothing much special except that I was at home with my family. The weather here is pretty cold here so it was perfect to have steamboat for dinner. Also, I had the chance to catch the 3 hours Season 2 finale of Raising the Bar. It's such a great show, I wonder why TNT is not renewing it for another season. Massive shame on TNT! Anyway, I'll be road tripping to Austin and San Antonio tomorrow. The most important destination will be San Marcos, the largest shopping outlet mall in Texas and if I'm not mistaken, the 3rd largest in the world. This will be my 3rd visit too!

Despite this time may be my last trip to the States, probably for many years to come or I don't know..I am just so glad that I have "been there, done that". I am enjoying every minute and having great fun at the moment. I love it so much here that I shamelessly call it my 2nd home. Technically, it is! For now, but not for long. If only I could chase my dream in this land of opportunities and live the American dream. It's a shame that my qualification is not recognised here. Enough said though. Gotta be grateful for what I'm blessed with at some point.

2009 has been a great journey. It pretty much happened the way I wanted it to be. Guess that's a blessing and I shall not complain. I think it doesn't get better than this. Although I really wished 2008 could have been something like this. Guess some shit happened for a reason. Just thought you should know that Christmas is never going to be special without you. In fact nothing is ever gonna be.

On a happier note, guess who's gonna be in Vegas for New Year's eve?! Viva Las Vegas baby! I swear 2010 is going to be explosive. On top of that, for the first time I will be flying in FIRST class for a return trip. It just doesn't get any better than this. Wish you were here.

Enjoy the rest of the holiday. Have a blessed one!

Warmest regards.

♪ Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad, Prospero Año y Felicidad. I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas, I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas, I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart ♪

Ola!

Sorry for the long hiatus!

Been caught up with exams and whatnot. Finally the hellish term 1 has ended. I think I survived! Just holding on to my prayers. This BVC just can't get any better. The past 4 months have been one of the best moments in my life. I can really get used to it this kind of life, jk. Today's celebration was out of ordinary, period. Just can't get any better more. F me, I haven't slept in 24hours!!

Anyway, my coach to Heathrow Terminal 5 is an hour from now. Outward-bound Houston, in 6 hours time. Shall update my blog again soon, behold!

Houston, we have a problem!!

Cause I'll be back.

I wish everyone a great holiday cause we all deserved it. 2009 is about to end, so make the most out of it! Peace out.

It's almost there

Shalom mthfckers.

Two weeks and three days, I'll be jetting off.

It was Kirsty's birthday and therefore another drunken night on Friday. I was supposed to attend a house party on Saturday night but I held myself in captivity on Saturday, except for the 1.5hours session at the gym. Mainly because I was too tired from hangover, a very minor one, and I went to the gym. But most importantly I intend to finish all my work for this coming week. So far, I've done 4 out 5 subjects. Not too bad considering that I usually procrastinate till late night.

Last week I was extremely occupied. I presented my work for PLR which I didn't expect and wasn't prepared to do so, as I've presented on the previous session, but thankfully it went quite well. Criminal and Civil Practice as usual. One negotiation session, one advocacy session and to top that up, I even attended the Lincoln's Inn advocacy workshop held in Cardiff Crown Court , where I presented two submissions in front of a real Judge. I was warned not to laugh in the Court, some stories are better untold. The reason I attended the workshop is just for the sake of that one Qualifying Session, if not, I won't even bother.

That's how boring my life is at the moment.

But for now, thank goodness for the iPhone! Loving it more and more each day.

Well, wish me luck for the assessment. The upcoming two weeks will be my tougest challenge yet. I absolutely need a good break at the end of this term. Word!

Be well, y'all!

New Moon

Last night, I caught the premiere of the most talked Twilight Saga. I'll never understand why I did that. Besides Initial D the Movie, I've never book tickets in advance just to ensure I get to watch it, avoid the long queue and disappointment upon reaching the cinema. The movie itself wasn't that bad to be honest, but I didn't really like it. Never liked Twilight to begin with.

There were more than sixteen of us and we were separated into two screenings. There were only four dudes for obvious reason and the rest were the Team Edward. After the movie, almost half went back and the rest of us proceeded to Lloyds bar to have a drunken night. I was quite wasted last night. What happened last night, should stay and never be told.

It's just so hard to believe that time is passing so fast. Behold, the summative assessment is in two weeks! And soon thereafter I'll be leaving on a jet plane again! In fact, I've just received heads up from Texas. For Christmas 2009, I might have to say, goodbye California:( and Hello to Aspen, Colorado! That's a place I've never expected myself to be there during Christmas. It's going to be surreal!

RT @kennethtiong: My 2010 calendar - looks like a promising year ahead. http://yfrog.com/3gpddj :)