Journal no. 3

couldn't sleep again last night. homesickness? my mind couldn't relax and i kept thinking about what to blog about - how ridiculous is that.

 the flat inspectors came at 10am to check if we did our cleaning duties. we passed everything. good job everyone.

made eggs for late lunch - i over-cooked them.

went to uni, studied the map to learn the landmarks because i still didn't know my way around.
got some more admin stuff sorted, saw some real-life drama at the bookshop (Chinese student was very outraged at the cashier for not giving her the correct change immediately due to some policy), then attended another orientation session on how to make the most out of uni life - i.e. volunteer, go to events, join clubs, etc.
wanted to make friends with someone i briefly spoke to there, but she split immediately after the talk. :(

 went home, made this. it was supposed to be porridge, but simmering time was too short and i added cheese, so it resulted in something like risotto. twas not bad.
felt lonely, so i emailed/tweeted some of you guys.

then, walked to the shops - here is the interior. there is Old Chang Kee in the corner. lol, too bad i like curry puffs much. i wish there was Ya Kun though.

 returned home and went to the free food event at the common room (it's a whole building by itself). we were in time for the last few pieces of KFC :)

hung out with flat-mates, met some other people living there. glad my flat-mate is a social butterfly - she introduced me to some more of her friends.

ping-pong balls kept flying in our direction.
pool/billard was played.

 outside, there was chess.

and a cool ninja game where everyone has a turn to make a move. the objective is to tap-out the other player's hand, until you are the last person in the game.

i didn't play any, i just took photos /creepy smile

at about 10pm, they were closing the common room so we left to go home.

on the way back, had to tell Mr PhD, the dude i met 3 days ago, that i just wanted to remain friends (he had been expressing interest yesterday ._.).
it was the most uncomfortable and unbelievable conversation since i arrived here.
but i'm glad for his honesty and am also relieved that he seems to accept my rejection.
anyway, let's hope Mr PhD can "fight (his) feelings". yikes.