my favourite bookstore now closed!

The Borders bookshop chain will close all its branches in the UK next week.
The chain went into administration earlier this month and had kept open all its stores while it attempted to find a buyer.
Administrators MCR said all 45 Borders and Books Etc stores would close on 22 December.
Borders has suffered from increased competition from online retailers and supermarkets. Borders employed 1,150 people in total.
"The joint administrators have been pursuing a sale of the business," MCR said.
"However, it has not been possible to agree a sale of any part of the business as a going concern."
The Borders chain was originally owned by the US book giant of the same name, but was sold in June 2007 to Risk Capital Partners, which is headed by Channel 4 chairman Luke Johnson.
Risk Capital then sold it on to the private equity firm Valco earlier this year.
MCR has previously said Borders had "severe cash flow pressures" and that several suppliers had stopped or reduced its credit, which made suppliers less willing to trade with the retailer and made it difficult for it to replenish its stock levels.
p/s:taken from bbcnews article on 18 december 2009. too bad i have to spend my time in other bookstore but Borders, I love most!

Glasgow with love~

I am in Glasgow,Scotland for the whole weekend. Being as a supporter to my beloved friends in University of Strathclyde. Well, it was awesome to see another people graduation day and men with kilts! I really crazy about them with their traditional custome instead of normal black suits. We are planning a roaddaytrip on Saturday at Isle of Skye, Fort William and will be back to Cardiff on Tuesday. Congratulations to Sofia,Nanim and Nawar again!

My birthday wish list

A leather strap rectangular shape ladies watch. Dear e-diary,just a simple battery-powered watch for my birthday treat next year on January. Twelve roman numbered on the white face with date indicated on small box that is what I want. I wish for a new watch on my cute tanned left hand and Seiko 5 will have a long break after tired being worn for all these 24 7 with my daily life. No, I will not abandoned Seiko 5 because she will always be my best favourite watch ever since. It just a watch for my birthday..

My final year project

This is totally a new thing in my field but off course already invented since 1970's. It is all about human powered flight and I got a new favourite person from the first I choose the title. Mr Paul MacGready ;invented human powered aircraft Gossamer Condor and won the Kremer Prize £50,ooo. Afterward, he invented Gossamer Albatross crossed the English Channel in 1979. He also invented the solar powered aircraft instead of pedal powered aircraft who needs a very fit athletic person to flew the aircraft. So, why must struggled hard as we got another alternative right? But, not for me, I got a very huge project to run here. 'Design of a ergonomic power train for a human powered flight - Theoretical'. Sounds impressive and I've done loads of reading and research about HPA(human powered aircraft). This is the person I admired..

I am back!

I am back or I want my money back? ahaha..3rd year in Glam..after a long nice and hot break in my homecountry.

yes. I am back to a reality world of mine now. In a new room,new address,old classmates,new subjects plus a final 

year project!!! yeay..but hey, this is old same me,in Trefforest for a final year finally. A few months afterwards,damn

 I will miss this chilled country and my campus life as student. And no one knows what will happened afterwards,well 

who knows..life is beautiful aren't they? to you,back from long summer holidays just from me. Enjoy the show from Lenka

I'm just a little bit caught in the middle Life is a maze and love is a riddle I don't know where to go I can't do it alone I've tried And I don't know why  Slow it down Make it stop Or else my heart is going to pop 'Cause it's too much Yeah, it's a lot To be something I'm not  I'm a fool Out of love 'Cause I just can't get enough  I'm just a little bit caught in the middle Life is a maze and love is a riddle I don't know where to go I can't do it alone I've tried And I don't know why  I'm just a little girl lost in the moment I'm so scared but I don't show it I can't figure it out It's bringing me down I know I've got to let it go And just enjoy the show  The sun is hot In the sky Just like a giant spotlight The people follow the sign And synchronize in time It's a joke Nobody knows They've got a ticket to that show Yeah  I'm just a little bit caught in the middle Life is a maze and love is a riddle I dont know where to go I can't do it alone I've tried And I don't know why  I'm just a little girl lost in the moment I'm so scared but I don't show it I can't figure it out It's bringing me down I know I've got to let it go And just enjoy the show  Just enjoy the show  I'm just a little bit caught in the middle Life is a maze and love is a riddle I dont know where to go I can't do it alone I've tried And I don't know why  I'm just a little girl lost in the moment I'm so scared but I don't show it I can't figure it out It's bringing me down I know I've got to let it go And just enjoy the show  dum de dum dudum de dum  Just enjoy the show  dum de dum dudum de dum  Just enjoy the show  I want my money back I want my money back I want my money back Just enjoy the show  I want my money back I want my money back I want my money back Just enjoy the show

Aircraft Maintenance Centre, Treforest

I took this article from my glamlife website, an improvement after what all of us had done to make sure the university provide a sufficient place for Aerospace and Aircraft Maintenance students.

As part of our continued commitment to developing facilities for Aerospace students, the University is building a new extension to the Faculty of Advanced Technology building at the Treforest campus. This will include an aircraft hangar and additional laboratory space. The new hangar will house a commercial jet aircraft and will allow students to undertake the necessary 600 hours of workshop training on specific aircraft. The development will also provide students with direct access to the existing aerospace facilities including the University’s flight simulator.

All this facilities maybe useful to future student but us...

Baby Auni

Its been a month and half I am in my home sweet home in KL. Loads of stories to tell here but the most big thing is that I met my best friend's daughter, Auni in Kuantan early June. She is 8 month old and I did write about here on her birthday last October..

Baby Auni with her mum

Baby Auni with her new dress..luckily it fit u dear..ehehehe

D-Day

Today is the D-day 65th celebration or did I spell out right? ok lets say, anniversary to turn down Nazi empire on 1944 where the World War II begun.

Officially end of 2nd yr..

Today, 5th of June 2009 is the end of 2nd year in uni. Early in morning, we had the Module 17 Propeller exam, farewell photos with Michelle (the Barry College cafe staff, which every morning we had our breakfast. She will move to Hong Kong for 3 years there.), our 2nd year students photo session. I moved my things to the new house for next term (thanks so much to Arthur willing to give a hand), packed my things flying back home this Tuesday and phew! what a day..Welcome summer holiday!

still BUZZ ing until first month of June

Its a wrong mistake ever when your IM got problem such BUZZ ing to all the contacts and had to made an apology for those who concern. Got bad news and happy news which the bad news, an old male friend of mine (this all happened because of the stupid IM!)had a little chat with me asking about my friends,I knew at the first stage he asked about this particular lady and I really really hate this guy after what had happened before..LIAR! and all the conversations just now I just pretend being NICE and speaking NICE to a LIAR..whatever...just want to make sure he will not disturb her ever again..another bad news is I got Module 15 exam paper this coming friday!goshh another 2 papers more to go. ok good news I finished watching the last episode of season 2 Gossip Girl at 6am Chuck and Blair finally together!Enough that, we will spend the weekend and bank holiday at Scarborough and this time we go by roadtrip. Can't wait to see u guys! Next week I will starting moving my things out from my current house and last but not least, I am returning home sweet home in less than 3 weeks time..Good luck to all!

Yes you are, the Queen of my heart

Happy mothers day to all..I would like to wish this especially to my mak(mum). Nothing in this world could describe how much I love you forever and ever. For all the hard work you raised me and still not enough to pay you back..

Spring mood + Exam mood + coursework mood = FLOWERS

hehehe..sounds silly..just remembered when I was in Keukenhof Garden,Netherlands, flowers everywhere..love that scenery other than books mess on my desk. Not enough that, when turning my head to the left..here it goes, bunch of books that not yet even touched. Hate that..I do love books but...not for the time being I think..Anyway, I got this pic from a friend of mine, and believe me, his photos are incredible...credit to nasikgorengpataya for his beautiful work.

yes, i am the sweet lady..

tulips are everywhere in this park!

Keukenhof (pronounced [ˈkøːkənˌhɔf], in Dutch: Kitchen garden), also known as the Garden of Europe, is situated near Lisse, Netherlands, and is the world's largest flower garden. According to the official website for the Keukenhof Park, approximately 7,000,000 (seven million) flower bulbs are planted annually in the park. [1]
Keukenhof is located in South Holland in the small town of Lisse, south of Haarlem and southwest of Amsterdam. It is accessible by bus from the train stations of Haarlem, Leiden and Schiphol. It is located in an area called the "Dune and Bulb Region" (Duin- en Bollenstreek).
The garden was established in 1949 by the then-mayor of Lisse. The idea was to present a flower exhibit where growers from all over the Netherlands and Europe could show off their hybrids – and help the Netherlands export industry (it is the world's largest exporter of flowers). Keukenhof has been the world's largest flower garden for over fifty years.
Keukenhof is open annually from the last week in March to mid-May. The best time to view the tulips is around mid-April, depending on the weather. In 2009 Keukenhof will be open from March 19 to May 21.
-wikipedia-

p/s: you seriously should go to this garden at least once in your lifetime folks! I love it soo much..ok enough about this flower thingy..back to work!

Just feel not in the mood today..

I am so sleepy (not lazy mind you!)and my head in pains for the whole day after get back from school. Called my mom and she is not feeling well again..She was not in the good mood as always, bubling, non stop speech and it took about 1 minute the conversation end for today. I am so worried about her as the last few month she just keep return to the hospital and the doc confirming she had the hi blood pressure, I know, all these happened because of the stress.

Sorry guys, I ignored tonnes miss call,IMs, my housemate knocked the door while I am sleeping. It just not in the mood to entertain all people wishes. I did mentioned no and the answer is always no. Enough said. Enjoy your weekend folks.

Probably the most best video clip I ever had

Ok, I admit that I am crazy falling in love with Gossip Girl tv series. All this happened when an old friend of mine, asked me a favor to download all the episodes from both season. Just spent about a week to finished all the series and I'm totally in love with the story between Chuck and Blair..

What a day..bouquet of flowers and Mr Bear

For a kindness of myself, I help my friend from Poland to buy a birthday present for her fiancee which is my classmate and live nearby. I am so excited about the bouquet of flowers and mr Bear whose idea came from my friend. Its a little bit funny as this is my first time heard of giving a man flowers and it will be delivered by me..auwww..here it goes..I spent about 2 hours at my local florist shop and the bouquet was custom made as I can told them my budget and the decoration..I bought Mr Bear which is perfectly for a man and directly send it to his room. Well, this is my first time buying a bouquet of flowers and unfortunately, thats not for me..maybe one day perhaps..who knows? Happy birthday Ajim..

Hello May, looking forward to a nice summer hols here!

Well, May is here! Its a Bank Holiday in Britain today and last Friday was a Labour day in my homecountry..I had 5 days off until next class which starts on Thursday. Honestly I am looking forward my summer holidays which I will spend the whole of 4 months in KL with my beloved family as its been so looonng I never meet them since the last fasting month on 2007. Had heard about Gossip girl series? Well, I spend about 3 days watching from the Season 1 until last episode of Season 2. Yeah I know, much works to be done but this series are begging me to watch them and I can't resist it..sounds really Pathetic me...

Revealed: How 'Hairy Angel' Susan Boyle enjoyed her first brush with fame on Barrymore show in 1995... but was rejected

Revealed: How 'Hairy Angel' Susan Boyle enjoyed her first brush with fame on Barrymore show in 1995... but was rejected

By Dominique Hines

Last updated at 4:35 PM on 27th April 2009
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1173897/Revealed-How-Hairy-Angel-Susan-Boyle-enjoyed-brush-fame-Barrymore-1995--rejected.html

She's become an international singing sensation since appearing on Britain's Got Talent three weeks ago, but Susan Boyle auditioned for a TV show 15 years ago - and was rejected .

Susan, 33 at the time, struggled to perform on 90s show My Kind Of People and was not only given the boot by producers but was also mocked by host Michael Barrymore.

Her appearance was such a shambles that comedian Barrymore made fun of her as she sang and she even tried to kick him after he tried to get a look up her skirt.

A YOUNG Susan Boyle missed out on TV fame 14 years ago after Michael Barrymore failed to spot her star quality

Overlooked: Susan Boyle missed out on TV fame 15 years ago after Michael Barrymore failed to spot her talent

An unseen video of Susan, now 48, showed her singing I Don’t Know How To Love Him from the musical Jesus Christ Superstar at the Olympia Shopping Centre in East Kilbride in 1995.

The scenes were never televised – but they were filmed on a camcorder by Julie Febers whose mother Elizabeth MacLean, 52, was also auditioning.


Ms Maclean said: 'Susan was a few people in front of me. When she began to sing, I knew she had a great voice but Michael Barrymore was taking the mickey out of her.

'This was mine and Susan’s second audition for My Kind Of People. When I saw her on Britain’s Got Talent, I couldn't believe it was the same Susan from the My Kind Of People auditions. I was gobsmacked and I had my hand up to my mouth', she told The Daily Mirror.
Susan Boyle missed out on TV fame 14 years ago after Michael Barrymore failed to spot her star quality
Susan Boyle missed out on TV fame 14 years ago after Michael Barrymore failed to spot her star quality

Barrymore took the mickey out of Susan during her audition for the show

Since her appearance on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent, Susan, of Blackburn, West Lothian, has gained an army of fans worldwide thanks to website You Tube.

Her video has now had over 100million hits on the site, making it the most watched video, surpassing even U.S. president Barack Obama's inauguration video.

And although it's been 22 years since Les Miserables took Broadway by storm, the musical seems to once again be a hot ticket thanks to the frumpy Scottish church volunteer's jaw-dropping rendition of I Dreamed a Dream, with theatre outlets worldwide reporting a surge in sales.
A star is born: Susan gets her big break on Britain's Got Talent [left], then despite vowing never to change her image undergoes a recent makeover [right]
A star is born: Susan gets her big break on Britain's Got Talent [left], then despite vowing never to change her image undergoes a recent makeover [right]

A star is born: Susan gets her big break on Britain's Got Talent (left). And despite vowing never to change her image, she recently had a makeover (right)

Susan, who has been branded the Hairy Angel and vowed not to let fame change her unglamorous image, was given in a dramatic makeover last week.

Her grey hair has been cut and dyed auburn and her eyebrows have been shaped.

Her grandmother Elizabeth, said: 'I am a pub and club singer and I have entered other talent contests but I have not got a jealous bone in my body. I’m absolutely delighted for Susan.

'She is a very sincere and down-to-earth person and after all this time it looks like she’s finally going to make it.'

Totally in love with -----> I Dreamed a dream by Susan Boyle

There was a time when men were kind,
And their voices were soft,
And their words inviting.
There was a time when love was blind,
And the world was a song,
And the song was exciting.
There was a time when it all went wrong...

I dreamed a dream in time gone by,
When hope was high and life, worth living.
I dreamed that love would never die,
I dreamed that God would be forgiving.
Then I was young and unafraid,
And dreams were made and used and wasted.
There was no ransom to be paid,
No song unsung, no wine, untasted.

But the tigers come at night,
With their voices soft as thunder,
As they tear your hope apart,
And they turn your dream to shame.

He slept a summer by my side,
He filled my days with endless wonder...
He took my childhood in his stride,
But he was gone when autumn came!

And still I dream he'll come to me,
That we will live the years together,
But there are dreams that cannot be,
And there are storms we cannot weather!

I had a dream my life would be
So different from this hell I'm living,
So different now from what it seemed...
Now life has killed the dream I dreamed...

Susan Boyle

Who is Susan Boyle? She is the one of the contestant in a reality tv show in Britain, Britains Got Talent which the first week appeared in 2009. So, last Saturday on 11 April 2009, Susan Boyle went on stage in Glasgow and the Judges seemd to have already made up their minds that she wasn't going to impress them. But once she opened her mouth and began singing they were completely blown away. I myself completely amazed with her voice with a very wide open jar in my mouth (believed me, thats soo true)..So people, please don't judge anything by its cover otherwise you will lose sumthin that really matter..Just type her name on youtube, and hear her voice by yourself..Let me introduce you, Susan Boyle...

Easter holiday trip etc..

I know its been ages since ... I dunno maybe a month or two I never been aggressively into blogging or else..maybe been buzzing with my schoolwork,crazy hard exams, events, classes, and well that's what we called life..Currently I am laying lazy in Mai's room in Delft,Netherlands. We had so much fun together few days after I've finished my another trip with 4 college mates and 1 friend from Malaysia. This time we decided to tour Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg) plus, Germany for 7 days and 6 nights starting from Amsterdam and end at Brussels.

eurotrip (Amsterdam, Cologne, Luxembourg, Brussels)

31 Mac 09- (evening)2.55pm - train Cardiff to London Victoria,[2.55pm-5.35pm]
(night) 8pm - bus Eurolines London-Amsterdam [8pm-8.30am next day]

1 Apr 09 - (morning)8.30am - arrived Amsterdam, Check in hostel boys and girls, round2 Amsterdam (Pasar Waterlooplein, Damrak Square,Museum Van de Goh, Anne Frank House, Pancake house, Red light district)

2 Apr 09 - (whole day) Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans (windmill, diamond, clog maker, cheese, etc) and Volendam (dutch traditional harbour)
- (evening) girls check out and to Delft

3 Apr 09 - (whole day) Amsterdam or Delft to Keukenhof,Lisse. Take a train to Leiden (Tulips garden) [entry EUR13.50]

4 Apr 09 - (morning) 7.04am - depart from Amsterdam to Cologne by train [07.04am-09.43am]
- (afternoon till late) check in hostel, tour Cologne

5 Apr 09 - (morning) 8.11am - check out hostel, depart to Luxembourg [8.11am-12.45pm]
- (afternoon till evening) one day tour in Luxembourg
- (evening) depart to Brussels by train
- (late evening) check in hostel Brussels

6 Apr 09 - (whole day) Brussels walking tours (lead by Mawar),to Grand Place, Manniken Pis, Wafel tasting, sevenirs..

7 Apr 09 - Check out hostel, tour Brussels (one day transportation), Mini Europe, atomium, EU commisions, War Museum
- (night) 22.45pm - depart to London by Eurolines

Transportation
Cardiff-London-Amsterdam, 31 March 2009= fairuz #booked by train n eurolines bus, GBP115.00+49.50=GBP164.50(GBP32.90 X 5)
Amsterdam-Cologne, 4 April 2009= dilla #booked by train, GBP105.00
(GBP 17.70 X 6)
Cologne - Luxembourg, 5 April 2009= fairuz #booked by train,GBP125.56
(GBP 20.93 X 6)
luxembourg - Brussels, 5 April 2009 = mawar (#bought at the counter,EUR 18.00/person)
brussels - london, 7 April 2009= dilla #booked by eurolines, GBP38.93/person

Accomodation and tour
Amsterdam = dilla #boys hostel 3 nights=deposit paid GBP10.65 (GBP5.33 X 2),
balance EUR90.00 (EUR 45 X 2), girls hostel 1 night=deposit paid GBP6.42(GBP1.61 X 4), balance EUR 43.50 (EUR 11 per person)
Cologne = fairuz, 1 night = EUR17 per person
luxembourg, brugges, brussels = mawar, jay, faiz. [hostel 2 nights brussels]#deposit paid= GBP19.14 (GBP3.19 per person), balance EUR169.20 (boys = EUR 30.60 per person, girls = EUR 27 per person)

Above a little bit planning that successfully accomplished but I continue my journey back to my friends place in Delft,Netherlands and will be back to Pontypridd on 12 April 2009. Tomorrow, on Saturday, we will be going for a weekend trip to Brussels and this will be my second time there. I will spend for the whole Saturday with the girls (Lal,Mai and Ain)until about 9.30pm heading back to London. That's all my 2 weeks of Easter holidays with my dear friends..Luv it!

If I could had a pet LION...

This is a story of amazing people whom sharing their love to animals..Meet Christian, the Lion..

International Day event in Glam

University of Glamorgan International Day Report

Date : 20 March 2009
Venue : Student Union, University of Glamorgan
Time : 2-6pm

Most of the members and 2 non members (Post grads) setup our country, Malaysia information booth, an interactive presentation represented by our volunteers (country information, national recipes, tourism sights and places etc.) Followed by a traditional game demonstration, Sepak Raga volunteered by 3 students. The event continued with other countries performances such as belly dance, salsa, acoustics singing and etc. This followed by a fashion show runaway walk and quizzes prize winner. One of our members, Norshaly Afzan Mokhtar won the first prize, GBP 100 travel voucher. All the items displayed at the booth were borrowed from Malaysian Student Society Cardiff University. Hope that MSSG will request items from the Malaysia Tourism for any event in the future to promote our country. This event runs successful with the help of all committee members and non members. Everyone satisfied with the colourful informative booth especially from the Glamorgan International Society organizer. Below included pictures from the International Day event.


Prepared by,
Norisza Dalila Ismail
Secretary II
Malaysian Student Society of Glamorgan
Date: 26 March 2009

Love the poster!

I'm yours -Amylea

When one of your family moved out after these years..

What a very super dupper sunny weekend i just had this week. I called my lovely mum, in the Sunday morning which I know, they were all having a great nasi goreng breakfast and teh tarik which is my dad favourite hot drink and honestly, I never liked it when everything goes with the condensed milk. So, mum will make two different type of drink, one is O and another is teh tarik. I'm glad I have a great understanding mum in the whole world. Mum told me everything going on for the whole week and the most shocking thing was, one of my favourite aunt and her family, will moving to North side peninsular. I kept asking mum why on earth suddenly they decided to move over there. I just succeed to gather mum by moving near to the happy big family with her beloved sisters,mum and brothers. But wait, one more thing is that, my aunt and family stayed in KL for almost half decade and this happened so quick. Directly I sent a message to my uncle and he reply yes this is for real. Its a risky and I believed that he and family had thinking about this carefully and wisely. Good luck and take care..I know after this, all of us had travel all the way to visit and spend the entire weekend and we'll still in touch no matter what..all the best from family and me.

A special text from a mum to her daughter

Sorry so long enough I was not into blogging..Life become much more complicated right now and maybe I am worrying too much about so much things around me..

As I just woke up on gloomy Sunday, a text coming from my lovely mom, and that make my day!

'I know a woman who's funny,thoughtful, caring, loving, sharing, sweet as a baby, a great friend, a sis & she is reading this sms right now! How lovely.. Send this to the women you cant forget and women you called pretty including me, if you dont send it, to anyone it means you're too busy and have forgotten all about your kins & friends! You're loved.. :) '

Nice rite?so right now, I address this text to all of you meaning that I do really care and love you guys so much..hope this will make your day cherishful!