Pride and Prejudice

One of my goals is to read the classics. You know, Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre, etc. And this week, I tick off one more title! :D

I saw “Pride and Prejudice” in the library last week, and quickly grabbed it :D I’ve been curious and wanting to know about the book, so since I have the time to read during the O-week, I did J

First of all, I love the title of the book, and other Jane Austen’s books. Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Persuasion? Genius titles!

Regarding the story itself, I don’t know!! I’m torn between loving it and disliking it. For me, the pace of the book is slow at some parts, making it quite… boring? Like Lydia’s ‘marriage’, it did show the contrast, but for me it feels out-of-place. And why does Elizabeth had to travel and stay with other people for such a lengthy amount of time? Is it the culture of the time? Maybe it’s the cultural thing that I don’t really get. And of course, the language (and even some of the spelling) is a bit different than modern English, so it took a while to understand and to follow.

But I think what makes this book different than other books that I’ve read is that its main ‘theme’ is love! Yes, although it follows other themes (sisterhood, family, politics, etc.), the love story of Elizabeth and Mr Darcy is the red string that connects all the dots. I like that, although it’s a long long way to tell this love story.

Another thing that I like about the book is the progress of how Elizabeth finds ‘love’ in Mr Darcy. She initially disliked him a lot, partly because she is the ‘prejudice’ part of the title: she’s quick to give judgment about people before hearing the whole truth. But I love that she finds Mr Darcy quite irresistible. And yes, I fancy Mr Darcy too <3 span="" style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> 

I think as he’s depicted mysteriously in the book, it makes the reader curious of him, although at first me might agree with Elizabeth and dislike him.

The book reflects the society of the past and today, and a never-dying theme, therefore I think it deserves to be called one of the classics :)

Overall it’s an amazing part of my reading journey, and maybe one day I’ll read it again from a fresher perspective and learn more about the book. But for now, YAY! Another goal accomplished! :D

CHEERS!

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Last Saturday before uni :)

It doesn't worth putting on a book of record, but I know that starting from next week, my life is about to change. I'd rather spend the day doing what I love to do: nothing, cooking, skype-ing, reading, watching, walking. Who knows what will change after a while.

I'm not sure I'm fully ready for uni. I might underestimate it. But I'm curious, and excited to get a taste of what it's like to put your head down and let it sink beneath the books. Buying coffee at picturesque campus cafes. Endless library hours. Attending 'real' lectures. Huffing and puffing trying to finish an essay.

Sounds scary? I think so.

But we're here, and there's no turning back.
Or is there?


Cheers!
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Happy Sweet 17th!

Many people says turning 17 is the start of adulthood. Well, maybe they’re right. But maybe not.

Personally, I love being 16 more than I love 17. You know why? It doesn’t feel as good to be seen as an adult, although kids wait for that moment. People put pressure more on you to be independent, to find who you are, and to "own it".

But that doesn’t mean you should lose touch of the kid that is inside all of us. And that’s why being 17 is very important to me, and I hope for to you too.

Being 17 is the last chance for you to find that child-likeness inside of yourself before the world will do everything it can to take it away from you. Find the little voice inside of you who tells you to dream, and to be brave, and to be imaginative, and to stay young forever. The side of you which will never grow up. The purest form of yourself that should never be put off by anybody.

And when you find it, make sure you keep it safe. Then you may grow up. Explore the world and take risks. Jump the free fall from the highest mountains and dive the deepest oceans. Live large. Have fun. The days ahead are fantastic when you've learned to stay young.

 

Happy 17^th Birthday!

Love, C.

Uni Orientation! :D

Tuesday is the day!

It's the day I've been dreading for weeks, it's the day that marks something new in my life,
it kindda feel like graduation day, while in fact it is day 0, a.k.a. Orientation day! :)

And it couldn't be held in a more glorious day: it's 39-40 degree C outside, yikes!

 BUT it really feels good to be welcomed into such a faculty and institution :)

Students were formed into groups and each group was allocated a host, who showed us around the campus, all-the-while giving the new students insider tips and tricks. And boy, I'm impressed.

I've never been to any other university, but this university really is the place to grow up :)
First, look at those beautiful buildings and gardens! And you can't really keep track of how many activities are held by all the different clubs and society. Still, if you need any help, the staff will be ready to assist. Various mentoring programs are run to help the students with their academic studies. But if you're tired and want to chill out, there is even a special library to do just that ;) There are various barbecues and cheap meals during the week run by students, but there are also food and coffee shops are available on campus. Really, what more do you want?

Students are allowed to be as creative and independent as possible here, to think for their own and to be brave to voice their opinion, and I think Uni is going to be an experience not to be soon forgotten :)


It was a scary first day, to be honest, bcs I literally know nobody. But my host was super friendly, and she even had ice lollies to give on the scorching day! :) And I was so impressed by all the information and beautiful buildings we passed during the tour. I'm still a bit reluctant entering uni life.. There are scary, confusing, nerve-wrecking, and probably sleepless days ahead.. But I'm up for it :D


University of Melbourne, please be kind.


Cheers!
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Back in Melbourne!

I'm alive! And I'm back in Melbourne. This city doesn't seem to change a bit. Its weather is as crazy as always, but that's just a sign that you're in Melbourne :)

The next few weeks are going to be scary. I'd rather be anywhere else but here. But we don't run from problems, do we?

I guess what I'll do now is open my eyes wide, bcs I do live in world's most livable city!
I'm excited to explore and fall in love with this city all over again this year :)

We never know what might happen next, but it's going to be something GREAT :)


Well, Melbourne, here we go!

Cheers!
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Jan'16

Hi all!

I've been away for a bit too long now, but that's just me enjoying home to the fullest!
Maybe even too much...


But I've been having a blast around my family and friends,
I'm more relaxed than ever (read: I'm waking up super late!) and learning so much :)

I'll be back next month with more!

CHEERS!
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