My first appearance online after a few days of not being able to get online. I'm currently using a prepaid dial up account. I could have used my own pc to connect but apparently I have somewhat misplaced my dial up modem card hence I had to hijack my housemate's (Irwin) laptop as it has internal dial up modem.
So here I am in my new crib. Moved in last Wednesday (4th January) and that was my last day of having broadband connection. Due to that ISP was a share with Shawn under his name of course and the payment made for that was via credit card. So like I have to create a new account with them with my name on it with a non-credit card payment, which might take forever for them to process. Anyways enough about that for now.
All of my stuff have moved over here with great thanks to Attila! In total we made 3 trips back and forth from Auburn Grove to Domville Avenue with my stuff, some of Shawn's stuff, and my cousin's stuff (which he wanted me to sell but I had no time to do so). According to Attila, the moving of stuff would not have been so hectic had it both places not been situated on the top floor. Heehee... He is truly a blessing to me and I thank God everyday for friends like him. All that he has done for me, I do not think I can ever do enough to repay back...
The day after, the appliance rental people came to bring the washing machine, dryer, television and fridge over. They were 2 old guys and seemed out of shape. They were breathing heavily as if out of breath but they got the job done. I'm glad that there are people that are willing to perform these type of jobs. I also believe that these services are worth paying for. Often I am told things like "its too expensive" but when I put myself in those shoes, I wouldn't do these kind of job for that mere fee that they charged. So yeah not only do I find their prices reasonable but I also am grateful for such services.
During the weekend Irwin tried to use the dryer, and it tripped the fuse box which turned off all power to wall sockets. Thankfully thats all it kept doing when we were testing the dryer. I have to make a phone call as soon as possible to get them to replace the dryer I guess.
Well moving has been really hectice and an experience for me. It has further enchance my skills in handling situations, of course thankfully with the help of God and friends.
There are a few more stuff which needs to be settled before I can actually be "free". Well first would be the broadband connection, second would be the confirmation of enrolment in subjects for my coming semester. After the enrolment is settled, only then can I plan to renew my visa for studying here. After these 3 have been settled, I might actually think of flying home for Chinese New Year. My sister is already back in Malaysia but she will be leaving on the 13th of January. I hope to be able to make it back home before then so we can have a family reunion. It is very doubtful though... but I still hope to fly home for a bit to see my family and most of all, friends.
Dial-up connection is like life support for me. It really is torture. I can never remember how we used to be able to survive back in the day when broadband was still a new technology and expensive. God bless technology!