Look at what I found amongst old pix:

My Graduation photos :)

I know its been almost a year, but honestly it doesn't seem that long ago!
I can even remember touching down and being embraced by Melbourne's autumn air, rushing to uni to get my robe, taking as many photos as quickly as possible before being hurried into the hall, accepting my certificate... 
That day was just the beginning of a new chapter for me,
for less than a week later,
I was a full time employee and business analyst !

*Getting fitted into my gown*

*I had like a dozen safety pins stuck on me..that's what you get for 'one size fits all'*>.<

*Finally I'm dressed & ready for the big day!!*

*My mini-grad pressie from Mummy*

*Daddy dearest & I (my mum doesn't want any photos of her publicized as she was having a 'bad photo day'.lol.)*

*SPOTTED: My earliest guest..*

*Steph*

*She was soon joined by (LtoR)Jac,Vyn,Carmen,Des,Sheryl*

*Jun & Dric came too!*

*Lionel arrived just on time for a quick photo opt before I was whisked into the hall*

*Thanks for coming dearies*<3

During the actual ceremony itself... 

*The Dean gave his speech*

*All us graduates had to queue for our 10 seconds of fame*

*And I'm ready to claim the one document that brought my academic life full circle*

It has been an exciting journey since..
I'm thrilled with the thought of all the new possibilities life has brought me and will continue to bring forth!
I know this is still only the beginning of greater things to come. 

My dearest loves,

I know its a little overdue...but I would still like to wish everyone:

01/01/11 also brings another significance ~ Daddy's birthday!

This photo was taken right before his birthday dinner...Happy Birthday Da!

As per tradition, I usually have a whole list of resolutions.
This year, I've decided to include another list -

10 life lessons from 2010:
10. It is better to follow the flow of life than to force something to happen
9. Count your blessings and give thanks each and every day
8. Hard work, loyalty and sacrifice are key to becoming the best employee
7. Worry is unproductive, always have faith that things will work out for the best
6. Unexpected occurrences can be a blessing in disguise
5. Unbelief or doubt is foolish if we do not truly understand something
4. If there is some creation you do not enjoy - Bless it, and then Change it!
3. Life is a box of chocolates...we have a choice which chocolate we would like to pick next
2. We do not have to chase after love...We ARE Love.
1. Our mind is all-powerful, it can control our health, our luck and even our destiny! 

Here is my 2011 New Year's Resolution...

To live happier, lighter and with love :)

xx,
Caleen 

Xanga has upgraded itself (FINALLY!) which means I won't have to go through the hassle of relocating this blog *phew

I was playing around with blogspot and I realized that I could not bring myself to make the switch...
A part of me has become attached to this blog and all the memories that I have created here.
As such, I shall be updating once again more fervently than ever before now that I can do so with ease :D

I have been working almost 7 days a week now, on a project as well as a part-time property agent.
Who would've thought that I'd be bitten by the work bug??

Not me, that's for sure!!!

But a girl's gotta earn some bread&butter...no other option than hard work to attain a life of luxury ;)

Have a beautiful Monday, lovelies~
You will hear from me REAL soon!!!

With Love,
C@L. 

My dearies,

Missed me?? I sure hope so :)

I apologise for not keeping to my word & updating about Shanghai.
Truth is...I TRIED but Xanga would not allow me to sign in for a whole 2 WEEKS!!! *grrrr.
But just when I was about to give up  & relocate to blogspot/wordpress...here I am!
FINALLY.
Here's a quickie:
I'm now in KL (ahhh, its lovely to be home :) and have been for the past week.
I was supposed to only stay overnight and transit the next morning to Melbourne but all the flights were FULL!
Until tomorrow, that is.
Being home has been absolutely wonderful...I have never appreciated home as much as I have this time around as its the longest I've been away - 7 months!!
Shanghai was a blast! The world expo was worth every single walk of the way (mind you the expo grounds were literally as large as a whole CITY)
Great food - check! Shopping galore - check! Most importantly...everything is super CHEAP thanks to the AUD's appreciation.!!!
Definitely a place I would revisit over and over AND over again.

My flight is at 10.40am and I have yet to finish packing...so this shall have to do for now.

More once I land Melbourne.

Till then...Much love, C@L.