Life’s a Journey

Just like that....

2011-09-07T19:38:00.000-07:00

Sigh...............................................................................

-Amanda-

Shuff-felll-lingggg

2011-08-26T02:31:00.000-07:00

From left to right : Andrea , Justin and ME

Here's a sneak preview of our practice. We will be performing in the arts center this coming Sunday. Wish us luck !

Justin in action ( I heart you Just ! )

Also, This might be my last performance before I head back to Malaysia for good. =(
I've met some wonderful friends and hopefully We'll dance till the end of our lives. =)

LET'S PARTY ROCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Juice me out :
~ Amanda C. ~

the crazy things we do ...19/8/2011

2011-08-20T20:49:00.000-07:00

Mich + MUA

19/8/2011, It was a lazy day for us. We were suppose to leave the house at 11am but we took our own sweet time. I cant' remember when was the last time we went out together but it's been ages since we had our girls day out just by ourselves. Anyway, we had a long day and decided to treat ourselves with facial therapy. We look funny !

Lil Lost dog

Our Journey to the embassy was adventurous, we had a lost dog following us all around for about 2 hours. Sadly, we couldn't bring him home =( . I was telling Mich, if I could afford a dog, this lil cutie will be home with me by now. Sigh... It got me thinking the whole day if anyone has found him ? How is he doing ? Is he starving ? I feel horrible especially after Michelle shooed him away as we board the bus. How evil she is right ?? This lil dog reminds me of Tao Tao...

Tao Tao on Skype

It has been a busy day for both of us. We decided we really need a break away, away from all troubles. We venture our way to the Malaysian embassy, only to find it's CLOSE ! FML.... According to their website, their operating hours is until 5. We were only there quarter pass 4 and all we could see were big shot's car driving out ! So much for printing out maps and walked all the way there..... This is exactly how it feels when you are expecting for something but it is to no avail. Nevertheless, we had our fun time walking and talking. On the other hand, Mich is leaving to Melbourne in about 2-3 weeks time. Somehow I feel like my heart is sinking. I am going to miss the times when we shared a bed together and our late night talks. Oh well, I am looking forward to our Sydney day trip =) stay tune. ...Ciaoz for now !

-Amanda-
LIfe's a journey

If only...

2011-08-20T03:04:00.000-07:00

If only, I could turn back time.

If I could see the future and decide on things exactly I want it to be.

When you're at the tip of the iceberg,

When the light is deem,

When you lose faith,

All else seems lost,
Only to find yourself looking into the mirror and you ponder..... If only I would've known....

-Amanda-
LIfe's a journey

Happy Anny Babe

2011-08-19T06:30:00.000-07:00

Be with the one that makes you happy,

The one that makes you smile,

The one that makes you laugh,

and each day worth while,

live life for the moment,

Try hard to make it last,

because life is too short,

It goes by so fast,

So when you find love,

don't let it slip away,

hold it forever,

and cherish it each day,

As long as you are happy,

That is all that matters.

Happy Anny , Baby

XoXo

-Amanda C. -

my family on skype

2011-08-01T01:47:00.000-07:00

From left : My Aunty Felicia , baby cousins sis (Qian Ni), Baby couz bro ( Bryan) , mom

Bottom : Me

How cute are they ? Makes me wanna go over and give them a big fat HUG ! Anyway, I'm so happy, they are visiting more often, least my house won't be quiet anymore =)

I love them all <3

Sigh, so desperately wanna go home =(

Top: Grandpy

Bottom : Me

My grandpy and I <3 he's very old now and still healthy. Recently just got out from a hospital and pray that he will live long enough to see us all get married =) Hungry ghost festival is around the corner, it's bad for old people especially the weak ones. *fingers cross*

Also here's an additional update =)

Here's my bf and I <3 and I'm missing him much... He's so far away =(

Hugsssssss .... XOXO to you baby if you're reading this <3

Look at his silly smile <3

Signing off now.... BUH BAI !

-Amanda-
LIfe's a journey

The differences and reality.

2011-07-31T20:18:00.000-07:00

Have you have heard of what women would say ? " I don't know what I do to turn him off ! " , " I don't know what has gotten into him " , " Maybe I'm just too demanding " . Whereas Men would say" I don't understand women at all ! "

When Men and Women are put together, there are in fact two worlds, his and hers. They have different priorities, value and habits. They play by different set of rules.

Generally, people would perceive women as the emotional being. The accounts for women's ability to have better verbal skill and intuition. Men, on the other hand are more technical or rather less emotional. When an argument sparks between the two, women are prone to be more expressive and yet things may get out of hand, leading from one problem to another.Men are not tune to focus a bunch of crap especially within a short spans of time. It can be very confusing for them especially having to deal with his woman. Men typically hold back emotions like sympathy, distress and sadness. While, women inhabit their feelings related to sexuality and anger.

After all, if a couple fight, the men is more likely to take an instrumental response:- to look for something in the situation so that he can change and make things better. But the women are more likely to read an argument as an index of trouble in the relationship itself and become very critical of their relationship. Therefore, with this difference in attribution it makes women more likely to be depress than men ( this is base on my judgement, this can vary across different individual).

In my opinion, the first step to solving most argument is by learning how to deflate your ego and rationalize the situation with a clear mind set. Talk things out with one another without a concrete wall.

All in all, understanding the differences between the two gender helps improve the communication barrier=) After all, it's better to make peace than war.

-Amanda-
LIfe's a journey

I miss my dance crew

2011-07-24T21:21:00.000-07:00

It has been a year since I last performed. Wondering where are the rest of my crew ? I miss hanging out with them. I miss having our weekly dance session. I miss practicing and choreographing. Time is running out, before I know I might be back for good. I'd love to have 1 last performance if I may ? I wanna have a final blast with them. If only everyone is around like they used to. =(

-Amanda-
LIfe's a journey ....

When I was a girl....

2011-07-24T10:55:00.000-07:00

When I was a little girl, Cinderella was my favourite story. I always imagine my prince would come along and rescue me from my miserable dysfunctional life(not that I do have, but who wouldn't have family problems?). Thinking If only, there is a happily ever after. I would sit by the window, wondering who would be my Mr. Right. What will he be ? How will he look ? I was just like every other girl, dreaming about their prince charming. Marrying their Mr. Right, having 2 kids and a puppy next to you. Having your man sitting right next to you, sharing every possible moment together. When I was a little girl, I would paint my future in a piece of paper. Holding on to it, thinking one day it is going to happen.

Now, on the verge of turning 2X. It seems that my childhood dream is getting further away from me. Your ideal Prince charming somehow doesn't exist at all. Thinking to myself, if only there is a fairy tale in reality. Everything and everyone would be happy. After having many failed relationship, realizing the ideal person for me is never going to exist. There was a time, I used to love someone so dearly. Putting so much effort into it, hoping to have a fruitful outcome. It came to me as a disappointment towards the end of our relationship, thinking I will never feel this way anymore. Not until recently, I am starting to feel this way again. I am starting to see a future in us. I am starting to feel vulnerable. Wondering to myself, if it's a bad thing to feel this way ? I definitely do not want to feel weak. I don't wanna be hurt again,

Life is so unpredictable, I'd never thought I would meet a guy to make me feel this way again. I guess this is a chance I am willing to take again. A chance, I need to make to know what is going to happen next. At least I am one step closer to knowing my future. Eventhough things might change in the future, at least I know.....I've tried.

-Amanda-
LIfe's a journey ....

Oct 11 , 2009

2011-07-22T07:17:00.000-07:00

Dated: oct 11, 2009

Next Year will be our 10 years anny ~~

by Amanda Choong

BUDDIES for 10 YEARS

~Me and Mich ~

Here was my 1st impression of Mich when I 1st saw her , " OMG SO FAT ".

What about Mich ?

aMaNdA - check out http://amandacsr.blogspot.com says:

What's ur 1st impression of me ?
check out http://micbebe.blogspot.com/ too!! says:

forgot
big fat arse gua

GUESS WHERE ARE WE ????

Through Anorexic time, through fat times, through heart broken times, we still manage to pull through ups and downs together and here we are now, of different place and location and we are still Buddies. When I look back, the quarrels we had, the almost "break up" we had, made us who we are now.

Graduation pic ~

Graduation pic with our watermellon blazer ~

July 2009

Now that I realized, We've grown so much older. Have you ever wonder how will you look like in 10 years time from now ? Just 10 years ago, I had the same thought. How will I look in 10 years time. Never will I imagine until now, at least I'm not alone.

We had a good chat yesterday and realized how time flies. " click to enlarge "

Like old times and we still have not change =)

Till here ~~

XOXO,

Amanda ~~

here's a long lost post I found

2011-07-22T07:08:00.000-07:00

Here's a long lost post I found using google reader.

dated: June 1, 2009

Holding on strongby Amanda Choong
I love you and I am afraid of losing you. Each time we argued, I felt like tearing my heart apart. I can't afford any argument. I just don't understand at all. Sometimes it's so hard to communicate, I barely know you at all. What should I do ?
We both have different personalities. Things I like might not be the same to you. We view things differently. Because of that, became our main source of argument. I don't want this to happen. I love you so much. You know I'm willing to do anything for you. But why things just does not go our way ?
I'm holding on strong although I felt like giving up. I felt tired and irritated at times but I am holding on strong. Will you for me ? it seems that you've reach a limit that you'd let me go.
And no way we're gonna be friends. How am I suppose to face you !That's why I'm holding on strong. I don't wanna lose you !

Funny, how I look back and see myself from the future. I felt silly and naive. If only I could go back to the past give myself a slap :)

-Amanda-
LIfe's a journey ....

my last business class experience

2011-07-22T06:24:00.000-07:00

This is going to be my last business class experience. My mom had just recently retired and NO thanks to my age. I won't be able to enjoy the luxury of cheap tickets anymore !!!! NOOOoooooo!!!! This means no first class and business class... NOooo ...!!! Not that I enjoy being in one but I'd like to have the options too !! This means I will have to pay for my own full fare ticket after I turn 2X !

Speaking of which, I'm not an airplane person. I often find myself grumpy and nauseous whenever I'm in one. I get very emotional knowing that I'm about to get on board, hence the grumpiness. If you know what you're doing, try not to piss me off otherwise I can be very rude and sarcastic. I HATE airplanes. I HATE turbulence. I HATE motion sickness. I HATE panic attacks.

Anyway, my journey back from Hong Kong to Melbourne wasn't very pleasant. I had a dream that the plane's about to crash. The pilot made an announcement asking us to all go to sleep to avoid anyone from being panic. Weird eh ??? I woke up immediately fearing to sleep again..

Nuff Said. ..Signing off..

-Amanda-
LIfe's a journey ....

I'm back with my blabbering !!!

2011-07-22T05:37:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, my loyal companion and to all of my fans out there. First of all, I would like to apologize for my sudden disappearance. I have been pretty occupied these days and pretty much lacking of the drive to blog. I know, I have made countless promises to NOT abandon my blog, so I am not going to promise you this time but I shall try my best to blog every once in a while. Follow me if you will ~~~

Making an effort to blog here, okay I have so much running through my mind and I will try to pen down my thoughts.

first up, It's been quite a while since i blogged and I must say there's so much in me I would like to share but have no idea where to start.

Okay here it goes, How do you know when you have met " the one " in your life ?

Here's my two cents :
You never really know 100%...we are all human and no one is perfect. You ask questions that you value in a relationship and discuss most potential problems that can occur down the road. You get a really good idea of what kind of person they are and their way of thinking. It's hard when you are first falling in love as it tends to weight the relationship down with alot of seriousness but with the divorce rate over 50% and second and third marriages not looking good at all, you cannot help but have serious discussions. It's nice to ask what her or his favorite color is but it's also nice to ask what if this happens, or what if that happens. You have to eventually just take a chance and if it feels right then go for it....you only lose if you don't try!

Life is as changeable as the weather. You will never know what befall you when shit happens. I must say I have a lot going on recently, and I wouldn't consider this as my best year. But You gotta stand up and walk through your difficulties. No matter how hard it is, otherwise you are just going to be stuck at where you are and never grow.

I have just gone through a break up recently, and it was hard on me as I was the one to "fire" him. I know there is no future in us and I know I will be cruel to drag him on. I know there is a mismatch in our personality. I know I will have to endure him if I continued this relationship. It won't do us any good. I have to be evil to be kind in a long run. I want things to end well between us because I do cherish what we had from the past. It's no harm being friends after the break up. But it's hard for you to accept the fact that we are just going to be friends and nothing more. I suggest it's best to have a cooling period between us. Maybe it is for the best of both of us.

Nuff said.... Signing off now...

-Amanda-
LIfe's a journey ....

My very 1st post after a long time

2009-10-08T22:14:00.000-07:00

I'm not much of a blogger person but I figure that I will probably start soon. It's just a matter of time. I am hoping this blog will last as long as I can remember. I always tend to abandon all my other old bloggies. Poor them....

Here's a head start about myself , what I LIKE and DISLIKE :

LIKE :

sleep
movie marathon
dancing/singing while showering
my boyfriend
eating but try not to =X
procrastinating
posing/modeling
and more ....

DISLIKE :

seafood
rock songs
getting up from a sleep
reality
and more.....

Till here ~~

XOXO
Amanda