This Is It......Closing of a Story

The reason I setup in blog was to blog about my life in Australia. Tomorrow, shall be my last day in Australia for at least a long long time. I'm still pondering should I continue blogging on this blog or just keep this blog as diary and remind myself how did this one year change my life tremendously.

This is what my house looks like a day before I leave. Rubbish everywhere, piled up clothes, last minute washing etc. Well, really no heart to pack because no heart to leave. Having severe separation anxiety.








Still squeezing as much as I can into a suitcase. Believe it or not, I'm allocated 40kg on Singapore Airline and my final weight is 50kg (I pack like a woman)!! Darn, I hope I'm able to pass the counter without being charge extra. Have to use my 'charming smile' and fool the lady....again...sigh.




My place of peace and serenity. My place of both vertical and horizontal position. Goodbye, Casablanca. I will always remember how well you tolerated me. Will miss all the four walls.


There will be a very high chance this will be my final post. If so, thank you for following danielwhydaniel.blogspot.com for the past one year. Otherwise, till me meet again.

Adious
Daniel Wong signs out.

Sunday, February the 13th 2011

So this is it. My final Sunday in Australia.

As I left Sydney yesterday, all that was on my mind was that as the final Saturday. Same time next week, I would be enjoying my first full day in Malaysia after one unforgettable year.

Thus today, Sunday, would be my final Sunday in Queensland. I notice I blog less these days since my camera decided to call it a day. Going the second time to Sydney without a camera is indeed sad. There were places I went which has good memories yet couldn't snap a picture. Nevertheless, there are some memories which can't be captured by camera, but will be stored in our memory forever I guess.

When I arrived home last night, I right away threw all my clothes from the closet, bag (practically every corner of the house) into my suitcase in the hall. I would need time to slowly fold them and pack them into my suitcase.

As I'm packing them, I'd the same feeling when I was packing to come to Australia. knowing that I would leave for Australia in a week's time. Now, its the reverse home sick, knowing that I will be leaving Australia for Malaysia, really really makes me sad.

The last Sydney trip was a good one for me. Since I did traveling by myself most of the time, I wanted to experience something Oz. So I took a train everywhere, drink in the pub....etc.

Likewise in Brisbane, this is what I will do in my few remaining days. Drink in Pig & Whistle, shop in DFO, buy my last scotch and whiskey and get drunk on Wednesday, recover from hangover on Thursday, then get back to Malaysia looking like a saint.

10 things I Wish to Achieve in 2011

One year ago, looking ahead for 2010, I knew it would be a very different and challenging year for me. I wished that I will have a great time in Australia and I will mature as a person. Looking back, I have to admit I have matured in many ways. I have learned to be independent and of course more responsible for my own self. This is partly due to the fact that since last year, I have to look for my own accommodation, buy my own groceries, study without guidance etc.

If I don't search for my own place, I will be homeless. If I'm lazy to do groceries, I shall remain hungry. If I don't do the laundry, I have no clothes to wear. Thus, I have matured and developed these 'survivor instincts'. Nevertheless, these are still considered minor and I have to work harder in order to prove to myself that I'm a completely grown person. Being 23 this year, its the time I have to plan my career and make decisions that would change my life. I have to have the courage to face whatever obstacle ahead of me and most importantly, 'DARE TO DREAM'.

In 2011, I wish to achieve 10 things. Below is my checklist:

1) Be strong and faithful spiritually.

2) Get a career and strive to learn as much as possible while making good money at the same time.

3) Find my passion is life and being able to chart my career path for at least the next 5 year.

4) Be kinder to my family.

5) Squeeze in some time to meet up with friends for yumcha.

6) Go for a short holiday around Malaysia.

7) Visit Thailand and have a good time doing things we can never do once we're old.

8) Loose another 5kg from my current weight.

9) ...something I wished ever since....Get A Girlfriend...(the hardest on the list perhaps)

10) Read at least 5 books....(excluding Facebook of course)...and magazines which encourages knowledge input.


And with that, if you support me, please leave a message or even a chatbox and let me know you support me in achieving these in 2011.

HAPPY NEW YEAR, folks!!

Three Fears I Conquered That Proved "Fear Is Not A Factor To Me"

There is a famous saying, "Fear is the Biggest Obstacle to Success".

That aside, it is interesting to note that the top 10 most common fear among humans are:-

1) Acrophobia - the fear of heights

2) Claustrophobia- the fear of enclosed spaces

3) Nyctophobia- the fear of darkness

4) Ophidiophobia- the fear of snakes

5) Arachnophobia- the fear of spiders

6) Trypanophobia- the fear of medical/injection needles

7) Astraphobia- the fear of thunder and lightning

8) Nosophobia- the fear of having a disease

9)Mysophobia- the fear of germs

10) Triskaidekaphobia- the fear of the number '13'


Even more interesting to know, there are some odd phobias such as Bibliophobia, the fear of books and Doomsdayphobias- the fear of the end of the world.

But over a few years of education and especially my unforgettable tertiary education in Queensland, I successfully overcame a few fears that I never thought I would one day overcome them.

1) The Fear of Public Speaking

Started off as this noob in Toastmasters.....






....to being the emcee of my beloved sister's wedding

2) The Fear of Studying!

My DLG and of course family would surely know I have a fear of studying, especially Accounting. Guess what? I graduated as a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting!
(although I look pissed here)

3) The Fear of Heights

My brother in law and me conquered the world's longest pillar-less bridge.134 metres above mean sea level is no joke, but once you see the scenery at the top of the bridge, its worth the climb.

4) The Fear of G-Force/ Excitement (however you call it)

I leaped off the world's first bungee jumping- The Kawarau Bridge Jump. New Zealand is known for its invention of bungy jump. Feeling proud at first, but scared to death during this moment when the photo was taken. Nevertheless, "Yea, I Did It!

Now I can prove to all, and proudly, loudly and confidently say that 'FEAR IS NOT A FACTOR TO ME"

The Indisguishable Friendship

There are some friends who appear ordinary initially but turned special when you're seperated.

These friends you didn't know brought you so much joy until one day, they say :"Bye Daniel, I will be returning to Melbourne for the summer, guess I won't be seeing you."....

It was then, I know, the end is getting nearer and nearer.....and I miss my one year Australia life so much!

"chor tai di" with Ruth

Final gathering with Maria and Ruth

Celebrated Francine's birthday among the youngsters of Toowong Assembly

My Toowong friends, Tamira and Hayde

Best enemy and friend......

The young people once again.....

Again, sorry for the laziness for the past one month. I have been 'busy' with after exam parties and holidaying since my parents came. Will keep my experience in New South Wales for the next post, which I believe and hope will be shortly.

There are Graduation and New Zealand blog post more to come....

Final Week Before the Display

If my life was a play, this week would be called the final rehearsal. 24th-30th of October, is a significant week. It marks the final week of this semester before we dismiss for final examination.

But its more than that. Its the final week of my semester, my final semester before I graduate, my final semester before I fly back to Malaysia, my final semester before I end my formal education life. The whole education system I started since nursery at the age of 5, to primary school, secondary school, pre-university, college, university, all ends here!!

This is indeed historical. Never would I imagine 5 years ago this is how it would end. I wouldn't think of form 6, wouldn't think of Accounting, wouldn't think of Queensland, wouldn't think of the friends I had today. All just happen as time goes on.

It was just like yesterday people were asking me, how am I settling in Australia. Today, the same people asked me when am I scheduled to leave.

Now all I have left is 14days to study and make sure I'm well prepared for the finale. All that I have prepared myself for the 16 years, shall be applied in these 14 days, to be showed off on 16th December and to be remembered for a lifetime!

'Time and Tide Waits For No Man"

When Patience Pays Off...

Dear folks,

Sorry, it has been a while since I spend time here. From mid semester exams to assignments to having to deactivate Facebook and now getting results and 'sulking over spilled milk' (cos I didn't cry, but sulked), I finally got myself up and enjoy life!

One day after I got my Corporate Accounting results, I nearly had a heart attacked as the results weren't what as I expected. So rather than suffering 'Tearful Thursday' and 'Freaking Friday', I decided to go to Surfer's Paradise and calm down by myself (and of course to see some bikini chicks). The name says it all. Surfer's Paradise at the Gold Coast is one of the best beaches I've visited. The waves are not what we see in Malaysia beaches. The waves is so strong and high, it can go over my head!! I'm not exaggerating. Its ideal for surfing, thus the name, Surfer's Paradise.

The coast view apartments, hotels, and office blocks along the coast

Me and background

Facing the Atlantic Ocean, strong breeze, high waves, awesome feeling!!

Notice the red and yellow flags. For safety reason, we are suppose to swim between the yellow flags which are approximately 30 feet apart. But one wave come, you are swept 60 feet away! Therefore, no matter how obedient you are, you are always away from 'safety zone'.

I nearly freeze to death taking this picture. Its now between Winter and Spring. Therefore, the weather is rainy, cool and windy!! I had to acclimatise my body to the water for 15 minutes before playing. The moment you're out of the water, your body freezes instantly!

More view of the coast

This section is outside the yellow and red flag which means danger area. FYI, the danger area means you're outside the lifeguard's view, the undercurrent is unknown, and there is a high chance of you encountering sharks. Australia is well known for heaps of species of sharks. Every year they have shark attack.

And after 2.5 hours of play time, deep thinking about what to do with my life, what stupid things I've done, how I didn't fall into a relationship yet felt like the world was collapsing, thinking of how if I could do it all over again. And finally, after using up all my energy thinking, I had lunch to replenish all that lost.

Then headed home.



Some Extra Highlights in my Absence For a Short While

Here are some of the pictures I took on Brisbane Riverfire. Riverfire is a celebration to open a month long of Brisbane Festival. Brisbane Festival is somewhat like "Cuti-cuti Malaysia Campaign". It promotes all their cultural shows and exhibition to encourage tourism. Riverfire is fireworks along the Brisbane River (from Kangaroo Point to Southbank which is 3km long) and they had a 25 minute firework display. So they whole river was like on fire especially when building shot flares which gave the atmosphere a better 'fire' effect.

Prior to the show, the Black Hawk did a special performance. The Black Hawk is famous for DAP (Direct Anal Action Penetration) these days.


Then the F-12 did fuel throw, pouring oil out of their engine, so it looks like a plane with a tail of fire. However, on camera, it looks like Ironman came to Brisbane Riverfire for a performance.

Fireworks started with a bang!!

Flares from building added effects to the overall atmosphere. This is Southbank. Imagine its happening all along the river for 3km or so. Spectacular!!

More fireworks...

And more.....with different colour and design this time

And getting better and better by the seconds...

It even come out under the bridge...

And the finale.....trying to figure out how to squeeze my way out of the crowd!! It was a crazy crowd!!



But you know what is the best part?? Squeezing out, I could feel boobs after boobs giving me facial and arm massage!!

Alright, kidding!! No more details...