January

January is about to come to an end! That's fast. So, I have gone for theatre (watched Wonderland), boat show (took a picture of my favourite boat), Hard Rock Cafe, downtown and to the space city with some exchange students. What else, folks? What else have I not try out and should try out? If you want me to tell you what's next for me in Texas, I am sure I would have a really long list for you. Pasadena high school is now my school for the semester. What has it got to offer me? So far nothing much, but the teachers are the greatest friends including the librarians. The library is my best place for a hideout. Serene. A year ago I was in a Malaysian high school and a year later, American high school awaits me, unbelievable isn't it? Unbelievable because I'm still in high school when I'm already 17+? Haha. Here are some pictures,


1 Malaysia


In DC


In Malaysian Embassy


Kee Boon and Jo in front of Abraham Lincoln's Memorial?


In Galvestone (beach in Texas)


On host dad's boat


Hannah and Jo


Charli (AYA) and Jo


Delia, Jeanne, Jo


Thar's my car! (just JOKING)


Exchange students


Franz and Jo


Ruba (Saudi Arabia), Hanna (Brazil), Jo (MALAYSIA)

Washington DC

Hey there! 3 days in Washington DC was great!The weather here is cold but I guess I could adapt to it with my thick jacket and scarf. We were in the 4-H center for our orientation and met new people who were very friendly especially Charli my group leader. And guess what, I flew to Houston International Airport alone from DC, but it was only 3 hours though. Host mum and Hanna were there to welcome me, they made a nice big card with mmy name on it to welcome me. Sweet. DC was where the YES 2010 parted from each other to their respective host families around the US. sAD but it's a whole new adventure! When I arrived, mum and Hanna brought me for Chinese cuisine which really tasted good! The house is unique with dad's office at the lower floor. Dad is a funny and friendly person too. Mum was really nice to help me with my laundries. I apologize for not uloading pictures because mum's laptop didn't match with my camera plug. No worries, I will find my way to upload the pictures soon. Great pictures await you. Mummy at home, don't worry about me. I'm enjoying it here.
May God bless me.

Love,
Jocelyn

PS: Going to boat show later and school starts on Tuesday.

Bon Voyage

Dear readers,

I'm leaving for the US tomorrow at 2.10 AM (indirectly tonight). It has been a great 3 days of orientation camp which prepared us well enough to represent Malaysia. We're the mini duta now.LOL. Volunteers had done an awesome job to drill us and I had learnt a lot throughout the camp. Dato' Mahadzhir Lokman was there to guide us with all his vast experiences in this program (pics to be updates in facebook, maybe not my account but AFS or other friends' account). My last message typed in Malaysia,
to my friends, don't miss me!LOL. Okok, I mean take care and don't forget me, we shall meet again in July! To mummy and daddy, don't worry about me, I'm sure I'm big enough to take care of myself. I would not disappoint you all (family) and would definitely make you all PROUD. Thank you for all your support and care for all this while. Lots of love and muaxxxxx!

PS: May or may not be updating my blog, so bare with me yeah.

The journey is gonna officially begin in about 8 hours time...

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2010

So, 2010 has just began 5 days ago and this year marks a new chapter of my life. For a 17 years old teenage girl like me, I have never thought of having the chance to be an exchange student but now it's gonna be just about a week before I leave Malaysia,UNBELIEVABLE huh? Oh, maybe I'm not being ambitious enough to have thoughts like this. Haha. Is it me or...time just passes by so fast? I just need some empty spaces for a hiatus, but don't think I would ever have the chance for now. Anyway, make minor sacrifices for greater outcome right? Yeah, had a farewell steamboat dinner with my gang of classmates and besties. I'm not a triad leader btw.



Does that look like white wine?



My lil doggie with its tongue sticking out...




The hot couple!

Alright, off to badminton!

New Year Resolution?

Wow, a blink of an eye and 2009 is almost gone. 2009 has been a great year minus the SPM and the farewell with my friends and teachers, ah memories! 2010 is arriving and what new year resolution have I got? Well, the simplest one would be to make 2010 a better year than 2009...but in terms of what? Health? No, I am free from serious illness, thank god. Studies? Yes,maybe...okay yes!SPM! Good results, please? Family, as I always wished, happy and loving family. Friends? Exactly, build good relationships with friends in Malaysia and also from all over the world. Also, garner all the knowledge and experience I could from the 6 months in the USA. Okayyyyy...I think that sums it all. Oh yeah, YSD second lvl assessment today. Nothing much but pretty much different from the normal interviews, well as you know it was assessment NOT interview. I passed the 1st stage, the group discussion which I was quite comfortable with. Then, 2nd stage, online assessment! I sort of struggled, no the fact was I screwed up haha. The verbal and numerical tests were my weakest because of time factor LOL, okay just had to admit that I was slow. Most probably wouldn't get it, even if I do, I wouldn't be able to attend the next round as I will be away for 6 months. No matter what, it was still an experience and I would treasure it for my future interviews.

That's all for now,I hereby wish everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR! May 2010 be a year full of colours and great events! Fireworks...

Cya...

Cloud nine

I am seriously the happiest girl on earth right now. I have got my placement and have been shortlisted for YSD Scholarship. Two good news in a day, THANK YOU GOD! I have been so curious about my placement especially and now finally I have got a host family. I will be hosted in TEXAS with another Brazil student! That is sooooo unbelievable yet incredible. As for the YSD one, I am not sure if I am lucky or just good enough to meet their requirements but anyhow, there's still the second stage which will be held very soon, OMG. Gratitude. I am floating on cloud nine.


Spot Texas!

Alright, sayonara for now. More to be done and hope everything runs smoothly.
Chow!