How do you think?? - Problem when you stay overseas for a period of time

I had watched a YouTube video quite a while ago, and currently it has popped up on my recommendation page again, therefore today I would like to talk about it. The video is at the end of this post, but it is in Cantonese and English, sorry that if you could not understand the languages. And thanks [A] for having such a topic. 

Staying in Australia nearly 4 years, and because of my degree and the church that I go to, I seldom meet people who speak in my language - Cantonese. I do have some of them speak in Cantonese, however I mostly speak English to them as well. In my mindset, when you stay in places which officially speak English, you should speak English, no matter where the person you are speaking with from, except they can barely speak English. Therefore, within this 4 years, I mostly speak in English. Moreover, I just SOMETIMES talk and text my parents, I actually feel like the Language Level of my Cantonese is decreasing, both writing and speaking.  

Here is my situation: 

Counting: Cantonese (MUST)

Thinking: Mostly English right now, except in-depth topics

Thinking bad things or ideas: Cantonese

Calculations: Cantonese

Reading: Read English articles more; seldom read in Chinese, however MUST read comics in Chinese 

Writing: English

Texting: English, except to parents 

Talking: English, except to parents and friends in Hong Kong

Talk to myself: 80% English; 20% Cantonese (while reading/seeing something in Chinese) 

Anything that I have left out?? I could not think of it right now, maybe you can remind me by leaving me some comments. But anyhow, this is one of the problems that I found myself stuck in while staying overseas for a certain period of time. The GOOD thing is I know that my English had improved gradually and I am trying my best to increase my word bank these day. However, I feel like now I am in the middle of nowhere. As I seldom speak Cantonese and write in Chinese, my skills are getting blunt. On the other hand, my English did improve, but still not native or professional like. There are still lots of areas that I can improve on. GOSH!! I am losing my native Cantonese ability while trying to survive in my limited English skill. Later maybe I am not skilful in any of the languages. It's SCARY!!!

Now I better keep up with both language, otherwise I will look like an idiot lol

Love, 

Vagrantgirl

St Kilda Adventure Park - Adelaide

Not the first time going to St Kilda Adventure Park, a park for both adults and children. Every time we do have some fun, although it is not big. I love the park is not because of the 'adventures' that we can play with, not about the slides, the swings or the see-saw, but the environment there. As you know, I love taking pictures, thanks for iPhone and the apps, things become more easy and convenience because of the invention of smartphone. Although I still like to carry my camera around, I cannot edit the pictures straight away. AND it is HEAVY, I do not want to bring it around all the time. Environment in St Kilda is simple, but beautiful. Especially when you reach there by the time of sunset, as it is just by the sea and so peaceful there, the sun is close to the horizon, everything become romantic. 

I like taking backlight photos. There are much more for you to think and create while you cannot see the original colour or the actual expression of your 'model'. Except I cannot drive and it is far away from where I live, I would like to go there always, sit there and enjoy the day. Plug in my headphone, listening to some soft music and do some reading and photo taking, what an enjoyable life one could have. 

Love, 

Vagrantgirl 

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When will you feel lost?

In my (temporarily) entire life, I never really get lost in life. Because everything is about study, study and study. Things that I would ever worry about are "Oh... I haven't finished my homework, what should I do?" or "Exam/test tomorrow, I haven't even read a page. But I'm sleepy right now, let's sleep first and wake up later midnight, do revision!" And you know that you never will wake up and do revision. It's all about study, results, ECA etc. 95% of my life is about study and now suddenly, my school life has ended. I'm not quite used to it. I do enjoy the relaxing moments now, working part time and enjoying life. Of course, it definitely can't last long, I need a proper job. And that's the point. Everyone is asking me what kind of job I can do after my graduation or what kind of job you can actually do... To be franked, I have no idea as well. Works that you want to do may not hire you and works that is available but you don't like it.. I'm seriously going through this LOST period. What can I do to my life to make it more meaningful? 

These days, I'm working as a personal carer. Don't want to talk about how bossy and fussy my employer is because I can never stop telling while I have new story everyday. But think of the good part, thanks her, I was drew closer to God. I never that insist in praying before. Because of her, I keep praying once I stepout of my house until reaching there. Sometimes, I just don't want the morning come so fast, meeting her is not really things I look forward to. However, I had tried to stay more positive  and leave my life in my Father's hand. Hopefully, everything will be better later on. I just hope that I won't be lost for so long.

With Love, 

Vagrantgirl

I do remember you, because we met in the '90s!!

Thanks for Fashion Foie Gras's post "Giorgio Armani and Karl Marx in a Range Rover Sport Ad? Right beside Carolina Herrera and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe..." and the link provided, I am having fun on the website and really enjoying myself there right now. 

Okay, you don't know what I am talking about? Yeah.. I am just found out a good website which brings you lots of ads around the world. Ads through all kind of media could be found here. Many of them are worth-thinking about and -trying to understand. I am quite JEALOUS with those who had those ideas and resulting in everyone likes them. I think I should spend more time on understanding the culture of the world so that I can be familiar to things that not only surrounding me, but also about others. Therefore, I can have more creative and unique ideas as well. 

The above ads has received a GOLD medal on Ads of the World January 2013. Honestly, I am quite touched by the ads. As young adults from the '90s, we are the group who had caught the right time in getting along with technology. I remember when I was 8/9 years old, my family had our very first computer. Seriously at that time, computers were not famous and not many family had a computer. I was luck!! And '90s kids were in the transition of playing outdoor to indoor. Wholeheartedly, I really appreciated what Microsoft Internet Explorer brings us. These activities absolutely brings back lots of childhood memories. You grew up. So did we.  I love the creativity of this ads, it echos with us, the '90s kids. 

I hope Internet Explorer does grow up like us. Being a better browser. 

Here's the web page:

Ads of the World

This is the page direct to the: 

Microsoft Internet Explorer: Child of the '90s 

I miss my wild animals and tamagochi!!

With Love

Vagrantgirl 

Sunday activity - Rymill Park & Bracegirdle

Nice Sunday afternoon to enjoy ourselves in the park. (though is a bit windy)

On Saturday night, while we were preparing for our Sunday BBQ in the park, 

I suddenly recognised that our family were always ALWAYS preparing food for parties.

Seems like every week, at least a day / night, we must be preparing something big.

Our house is a, I so-called, "Party house" lol

Fancy a party? Just walk in!! <--- Sounds good, huh? I wish I have some neighbourhood like this.

( I should post the preparation here, but currently my iPad is occupied by my lovely friend, so I can only upload those from my phone.) 

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On Sunday, we had found the best position for BBQ!! Just right in front of the lake. 

While enjoying the process of BBQ ( i didn't actually do the BBQ but eat), we took lots of pictures there with that  beautiful environment. We saw kids rowing boats on the lake as well. 

To our surprise, actually lucky for us, we witnessed a wedding which was just right opposite to us, on the other side of the lake. How lovely it is. 

{ yumyumyum...... lamb!!! }

{ Everyone is waiting for those delicious food in front of the grill }

{ Lots of food!!! Lamb.Beef. Chicken.Salad////// }

{ The family were enjoying the photo-shooting section }

{ Hi / Our cameraman of the day }

{ I love this pic!!the natural light brighten everything, isn't it? }

{ OMG//// This must be the new attraction on Rundle Mall!! By the way, they even make those seagulls squeak!!! So real!!} 

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After City Tour (for the girls) and my Church service, we went home for dinner.
Thanks for the Entertainment book, we treated ourselves some desserts at Bracegirdle.
Four of us, shouldn't order lots!! Otherwise, even sweet teeth couldn't bare (wink~*)

We had hot white chocolate!! In my very honest opinion, it is not sweet at all. It tasted a bit like milk but sweet one. But I kinda like it, I am not really like VERY sweet things. In fact, I love dark chocolate more, but just this time, I love this White Chocolate Drink. 

Belgian Waffle is just okay for me. On the waffle, there are some sugar rocks and they look like my fallen-out teeth!! Except that I quite like the softness / texture of the waffle. Eating it with the strawberries and ice cream, dipping it into the chocolate, Oh yummmmmm :) 

The ice cream fondue was the most wanted plate to us!! Self-served ice cream set as I will say hahahaha....
I actually expected they provide, you know the little stove which have to light up the candle underneath in order to melt the chocolate above. But anyway, it's still a good dessert. We have fun in having this self- served ice cream. Once is enough though. 

{ With my ladies ~* } - I think the lady who was sitting at the back, crossing her arm was the FOCUS of the photo lol   She caught my attention!!!

We had a good day. 

And tired. 

How do you usually enjoy your Sunday?

With Love, 

Vagrantgirl