And all good things must come to and end...

... but better things begin!

Like I said last year in my final entry of 2008, its been an action-packed roller coaster ride of a year. Another year later, and I can definitely say it has seen the best and worst of things. Walls have been broken, friendships have been made, but overall it was worth it.

[brief recap]
Can I honestly say I've learnt lessons? Soitenlee, Gov'nah. A lot of things that happened this year I can find memorable. I still think 2008 was a great year though. 2009, for me was the year of dealing with a lot of stuff, but its still a memorable experience I'd like remember. Everything from going to Hawaii and California, going around everywhere and meeting up with UTC again!!! My second Soundwave Festival, the amazing bushwalk with Lenny and Jasmine at Wentworth Falls (Blue Mountains), getting my green P's (lol), ze birthday parties (being the most drunk I've ever been at Wendys), my UTS-organised 20th birthday, the unexpected drama, other IT outings, the K sessions, a Night in Fantasia, catching up with friends I rarely get to see, St. Patricks Primary 3rd reunion, late/funny nights spent on L4D and MW2, and the other noteworthy events I fail to recall.

I'm sure I've missed out on a lot of other crap to mention but made my year FOR ME.

To all those that went overseas or interstate, enjoy as much you can and take care. Also, I know you can read my mind -- bring me back something nice. :D /cough. Wait, what? Philippines for me in 2010/11 and hopefully America (by myself) in 2011/12.

As my yearly tradition says - So long 2009 and thanks for all ze drama!

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

k thanks and bye.

Above: Spot the siblings. HAHA. There are 4 pairs of siblings and 2 cousins to 1 pair of siblings.

Random Cards to Random People.

So today I met up with Jelli to do some Christmas shopping. We went into Top Bargain and bought some cheap Christmas cards (and also a bow/headband for herself haha) because I think it looks greaat.

Anyway we had more cards than we needed, so what better way to get rid of the excess, than to cheer up a couple people for Christmas with it. We both wrote one, each for different opportunities. I wrote mine addressed to whoever picked it up and left it behind an Assassins Creed II box in EB Games. I wrote that it was from Tom Riddle.

After that (and some more shopping), we walked to Oporto’s and sat inside talking. She asked for wet hand towels, and the then-friendly cashier, Nikki, handed her two. She needed the towels to clean out the mess she had in her bag - and by mess, I mean the melted fizzer that made everything sticky. ;)

She needed more and didn’t want to ask, so I asked and Nikki for more, who mentions that she just gave my friend some and was reluctant to give out more, but I gave the excuse that I needed it for myself. She felt hesitant about giving too many away (because we only ordered drinks) and so we sort of felt bad.

This was Jelli’s opportunity for her card giveaway, so she addressed hers to Nikki. We apologised for the hand towels, but thanked her for them, and her service and told her to keep smiling in life.

We left that card on the table we were sitting at and walked out of there whilst she had her back turned to us.

This reminds me of the random postcards people slide into Post Secrets books.

It felt good. MLIA.

OH HAI.

CPU: Intel Core i5 750 $234
Mobo: Gigabyte P55-UD3 $132
RAM: G.Skill-Ripjaws 4GB DDR3-1333 $125
HDD: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB $105
GPU: HIS 1GB ATI Radeon HD5770 $189
Case: Lian Li Lancool PC-K60 $125
PSU: Antec Neo Eco 500W $70
ODD: Sony-NEC Optiarc AD-7240S $43

Total: $1,023

mm.. MSY..

So.. recently, my computer has been shitting itself.

• BSOD whilst having only 3-4 applications open.
• CPU/RAM intensive processes leading to said BSOD.
• Artifacts and broken textures in games.
• Self-restarts (not from updates).
• Crackling sound makes bass beats sound like a fucked up wind chime.

This really didn't help when I had to edit/put together a certain video because the sound was horrible. But whatevs.

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I made a Christmas wishlist (which includes the build above), along with other crap, but I'm too lazy to post up at the moment. Next time.

So my threadless shirt has stretched out a bit, sleeves are a little short, but oh well. Jelli's leaving for China soon, going to miss her! And also, it shall be a milestone in our friendship soon, so I put together something. HAHA. Shit I am somewhat, sort of, awesome. Also, I think I've been playing too much MW2. I'm starting to get a headache, that prompted me to go run on the treadmill for a bit and get some blood pumping. Did 20 mins on that and I feel fine!

:)

Also, whytf am I updating this again?

kthxVI(olation of your probation)

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