Yes! I pass my final CIMA paper (CIMA T4 paper). That closes one chapter of my life. I still have to complete my 3 years working experience but at least the stress of juggling between studying and work is now lighten. I still have my Greek and possibly more to come but now I can strike off one.

Thank you Lord!

This is what I get after 6 months of Greek. Couldn't have done it without my sis. She translates Greek much better than me while I can only memorise Greek words / paradigms which is not important when it comes to the real purpose of why we study Greek. May Greek be not so Greek.

Should I continue with another 6 months of Greek? Sighz... Can't really tell after all its really tough to juggle studying for Greek as well as work and I would most likely take my Adv Certification in AML.... Hmmm.....

Anyway thank God for the marginal pass!!! :) "Hey its Greek anyway.... not aiming for a 90%"

Yes, I passed my ICA exams =) Will be skipping the IBBM Awards Ceremony but will definitely make it for the CIMA one when I am finally done with it. Do hope that I will be able to say the same of CIMA this coming July and Greek at the end of 2012. A year of learning... Studying is so much fun!

Now if only I can find sponsors to allow me to continue in my learning quest :P

From now till 24 May its going to be quite an interesting juggle. Work, Greek classes and the CIMA T4 case (Its about the Toy Industry this time round.... ie loads of reading up about toys and its design) which I unfortunately didn't pass the last round so yes it's on my to do list once again.

Despite the busyness, glad that we (my sis + her school mate / my senior) met up with our former CF teacher. Always treasured those special moments when we had to cross over the road to have our underground meetings and this special teacher , Mrs Lee used to come eventhough she has retired from the school just to encourage us. How awesome!!

Anyway, work is not getting any easier with new responsibilities and news that more colleagues are leaving the bank to greener pastures. I am also keen of moving on to greener pastures. It's really difficult not to want to move on especially when you see your peers overseas. I am really hoping to be able to get an overseas experience in my career. It will be good to go explore a different culture, a different environment, and a different country. I just love learning new things, exploring, just being able to do something different each day. Learning its just so fun and exciting in some ways....

Of course the dreams of doing my masters is still there. Sometimes, I do wish that I had enough to go see the world and also do my masters at the same time. Unfortunately, at the moment can do neither. With everything being so expensive, even staying a float in this economic crisis is not easy. Needless to say, luxury phones, clothes and fashion accessories is certainly not in my list at the moment. Amazing how some friends who are around my age are already getting their own cars, houses, property?? I am way behind in this monetary achievements. Nevertheless, I am still grateful that I have my parents home to live in, four wheels to enable me to move around, food each day on my table and the little extras that makes me 2nd - 3rd class in the society.

I still haven't figured out what I want to major in. Not sure whether I want to be in the same industry, or finally do something related to CIMA, or take on a totally different field..... Sometimes I wish everything is either black or white. 2 options are always easier, don't you think?

Anyway, for now I've got my paper to focus on, my Greek exams (Not doing too well, Greek is so Greek), and the other usual responsibilities in church and at work. Some cartoon humour for the week!!

Looking back I just realised how much I complain about work. Still do....However, my outlook of work has since quite change realising that the main reason of my existence is to glorify HIM. If you would ask me how I would summarise the year 2011 well the one word I would use to describe 2011 is humbling.

A year that I am brought back to ground zero. After all the achievements, positions, titles and knowing the ins and outs of whatever I do, I am brought back to a place where I know nothing, no experience, the youngest as well as 'no voice'. Learning to rely on HIM more than my own knowledge and experience.

It has been the year of 'First' of many things as well.

First and foremost, apologise for no updates for a month. Have been off any kind of media for a month.Something we agreed as a family for 21 days, then I was preparing for my professional paper so couldn't update.

Today I will be leaving for China and will be there for 8 days. Wonder how it will be since its m first time there. Strangely, lots of negative stories floating around from friends. Nevertheless, I'm sure it will be an eye opening experience.

Probably wondering what's the title of this blog got to do with anything. Well.... I was sleeping and i heard "tak" sound and I am now unable to move my head, nor lift my left hand up high. No massages from dad or mum is helping and the ice pack solution does not seem to relieve the pain. Really praying that it will get better because I am already dreading the plane flight and the bumpy bus rides.

Goodness knows how I am going to lie down and rest my head tonight. Guess my mum will be quite please for now that she doesn't have to 'yell' at me for slouching. I have a straight spine and a tilted head. If you see any weirdos walking like a robot say hi because it must be me.

ok typing this in agony because I'm tilting my head and using one hand. Shall stop here and blog after I return from the great Chinese land.

TOP CIMA pre-seen case has been released. Question now is should I or should I not take it this sitting. I have kept it on hold for nearly a year. Will I be able to cope between studying for the paper and also work? As it is, work alone is already more than I can handle. With another colleague going on maternity leave will my workload become even heavier? One colleague is already on maternity leave and work has been channeled down to me. Her boss is now going on maternity as well which makes it double trouble.

The question I ask myself am I really ready to enter the workforce. Perhaps I graduated too soon. Perhaps I needed to be in the cocoon a little longer before flapping my wings and trying to take flight.

Anyway back to the topic. CIMA, 2 things I need before I can finally say I have completed it.

1. To get the 3 years working experience (I really don't know how I am going to get this 3 years.)

2. To sit for the TOPCIMA exam and pass it. (This Nov sitting or some other time?)

The industry this time round is supermarket. Sounds interesting but retail is a little scary thanks to the bad experience from previous assignments. The case however is centered round Sustainability. The most talked issue, Corporate Social Responsibility. Decisions, decisions, decisions. I guess the thought of probably failing and having to re-take (extra pounds to be paid) makes the decision even harder. Oh well, I will still have to decide when the time comes.

Well just came back from a tour organise by the University =) To the First Football Stadium in UK at Bramall Lane.

Little souvenier for peeps back home

Complimentary Scarf!

Gift bags =) FREE!

Huge lamps to sun the field. Expensive grass.... Has spa treatment.

The pitch all set for this Saturday's match

The Oldest Football Stadium in UK. Beckham and Rooney has played in this Stadium too

Huge Field

The guys having a friendly chat with our tour guide

Bath in the changing room. There is a pool, bathtub and shower!

Yups can't imagine floorball without balls

In the S.U.F.C Museum which is not open to public (We are the privilege ones)

Entrance of the Sheffield United Football Club

Sunday Evening at Norfolk Park (Picnic + Jogging) The couple above are known as the Bollywood Couple

Alright, we are right in the busiest period of being in UK. All coursework assignments are due this month. Well initially I was suppose to go to Scotland through one of the tours but it got cancel so I thought well thats the end anyway better concentrate in my studies but well first effort and output doesn't produce the same results so well why bother! Better go have some sightseeing fun to make this journey to UK worthwhile. Another would be to do something I have never done before that is driving up to Scotland. (Not me driving!) and also to see the place where Levina, Yi Huang and the rest would be studying. [Checking out the place before Levina comes so that I can kill every bad influence that might pollute her more. :P]

I have finish my Corporate Reporting Coursework which is due next Monday (not because I am hardworking rather because I won't be around to hand it in) and also I have done nearly 60-70% of my Strategic Management Accounting Coursework which is due on the 23rd of this month. The only one which I am worried about is the Professional Accounting Skills and Business Decision. How I wish we can choose our own group members. I really don't mind working with others but seriously the group you are with decides how well you are going to do and also how efficient the work gets done. If I am with my course mates back in TARC by today it will be done. Sighz.....

Well till next week then for the pictures and updates from Scotland =) Do pray for journey mercy for us. Should get back to my assignments now......

It was indeed a much needed time out. After 7 weeks studying in UK and only bad news regarding my assignments (only 2 assessed assignments so far but all bad) it was good to getaway and just leave Sheffield. I guess I will be getting poor results till I am able to find what my lecturer wants out of the assignment anyway lets leave that aside for now.

I would called it a very interesting weekend which started on Thursday. Manage to get someone to walk with me all the way to Meadowhall which is about an hour and the half walk from where I stay. It was very nice as I have not seen any river in UK yet so it was nice =) Meadowhall is quite huge has a much wider selection compared to Sheffield City Center. Would probably go back there again.

Along the way to entertain myself :P

The riverside. Water is very clear and deep!

The end of the shopping cum walking trip to Meadowhall. Next time go on my own.... The tour guide has been there 5 times so can't shop long if not he will be bored.... :P Although the tour guide was patient but paiseh....

Then it was my little discovery journey to Liverpool. Took a coach down to Liverpool and met up with Xin Xin, Michelle and also Magdalene. Magdalene brought me shopping on Friday, Xin Xin took me out to see Liverpool on Saturday and in the night Xin Xin and Michelle brought me to see the night life in Liverpool. Sunday Michelle took me out shopping. Thanks to my tour guides I loved my time in Liverpool but seriously it has more life than Sheffield. Great dock and also shopping!

I enjoyed a different twist to service as well. Joined the LJMU folks in Hope City Church. Pastor Louie spoke a pastor from the Sheffield Hope City Church and I must say that I really enjoyed the message. Well I will leave the details out this time but just to note it was refreshing.

Wished I had more time in Liverpool!

My first meal in Liverpool - Lobster Pot fish and chips

Chicken with chips at The Crown (Lunch Saturday)

Sausage and Mash (My Tour Guide)

Lasagna - Yates (Saturday Dinner)

Award winning Fish Pie ... Half Eaten

Dessert Chocolate Brownie with Ice Cream

Chocolate, Cheese Dessert (Lovely!)

Jumbo Hot Dog with Cheese (Sunday Lunch)

Prawn Noodles

Ended with Marks and Spencer Chocolate Marshmallow from Michelle

Liverpool Official Club Superstore

HUGE Sports Shop!!! and the best part is the sign :P

Me and my tour guides (From Left Magdalene, Michelle and Xin Xin)

Albert Dock

The well known anchor at Albert Dock

The museum that showed both Slavery Exhibition and about war and ships

Finally a trip where I actually took the time to really see and read. No rushing =) (Did rush a little but only at the end)

The waterfront

At the art exhibition. Love this cube. Its so unique (Tate Liverpool)

Sofa Chair anyone?

Couldn't be any clearer!

Its made out of bread!

The Crown in the afternoon. The guys are all downstairs

Can't say you have been to Liverpool without seeing the Beetles Museum.

Fortunate for me Xin Xin had a discount card buy 2 for the price of 1. Still quite expensive but worth it!

Where the Beetles first started or rather Quarryman.

Tickets included the special exhibition to the John Lennon Exhibition

Used to belong to John Lennon. Cute Bike!

The Beetles Story!

A dark cloudy and wet weather. This is a view from Piers

There was a mini amusement park that weekend. This is Shark Bite!

Matthew Street where the Beetles first started

St John's Garden Liverpool

A view from the inside

World Museum (Didn't had the time to go in)

Yates! Where there are lot of cute young hot hunks.

The Eye of Liverpool

Finally found the Super Lambanana! Muaks

The Flat in which I stay for two nights. Stayed in Xin Xin's room. Lovely bed!!!

Guess there must be a lot of Malaysians in Liverpool that there is even a label saying Malaysian Chili!

The wonderful Liverpool City

The end of my journey Coach Station Liverpool! National Express has my vote. Very good service and a very pleasant bus driver. Such a coincidence same guy that took me there and back.

My goodies from Liverpool

[Wished I had more time so that I can shop. Only manage a few items due to limited time yet a already spent a lot....Need to get more things. Haven't bought my jeans, pants and working clothes....(Che sorry no Levi's)

BACK TO REALITY!!