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60 Tiny Love Stories to Make You Smile
Having a love withdrawal syndrome? These 60 sweet love stories would definitely make you smile! Continue reading »
Tuesday’s Tale: I will wait for you
Single Woman? You need to settle with the right guy, at the right time.
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Why gaming can make you a better person
MELD columnist and ex-gamer Marcella Purnama shares her thoughts on why video games might actually be making you a better person. Continue reading »
A statistic-hater student’s prayer
A desperate student’s prayer for tomorrow’s statistics exam. Continue reading »
When being “normal” takes time
As 20-year-old Ray stayed up late to stress out about assignments with his peers, he realised, “Life has started to become normal.” Continue reading »
Social media lifeline for international students
SOCIAL media is for most international students as important as breakfast is for the body. For some, it’s oxygen. Continue reading »
The Asian who breaks the trend
INDONESIAN-born-Chinese Maurice Everaldo Purnama has been expected to earn some real money, but earlier this year he suddenly decides to gain Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and graduate three years from now at the age of 28. Continue reading »
Which Harry Potter character do you like the most?
Most people would love Harry. Or Hermione. Or Ron. Some would love Dumbledore. Some might choose Draco, or maybe the Weasley twins. I choose Severus. Continue reading »
5 lessons I’ve learned from blogging
Blogging was an accidental thing that I stumbled upon and love, and a passion that I’ve nurtured for over two years. There are some highs and lows, but it’s been wonderful journey nonetheless. Here are my top five lessons that I’ve learned from blogging. Continue reading »
Tutorial 101
It was Friday, 9am. I was a first year student, in the first week of my first semester. I held the university map and studied it like the Bible, and brought four different subject guides to every class. So what could possibly be a worse way to enter your first tutorial? Oh yeah, being the only Asian in the room. Continue reading »
long vs short hair
To start at the end, I miss my long hair. To start at the beginning, I hate my ex-long hair. When I was young(er), I have decided to not cut my hair and just let it grow longer and longer. My hair is black, straight, and I love it. But it is annoying, really, really … Continue reading »
US 2011 (1): New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Boston, and Niagara Falls
Here’s the part one of my US trip. It is just a summary, for writing in details will mean that I will never make the post about my holiday at all. I enjoyed my holiday, and I believe one day I’ll be back with my own money, perhaps with my husband, or even children! New … Continue reading »
An insider’s guide to picking a cafe in Melbourne
Many thanks for Meld Magazine! Read original article here. MELBOURNE is home to many wondrous cafés, but let’s face it – it has plenty of not-so-good ones too, and even some horrible ones. YOU can judge a good café by the coffee they serve, and that depends on the brand of coffee bean, the type of … Continue reading »
Hardware Societe (cafe review)
mp’s rating: coffee – 4/5, food – 4/5 The Hardware Societe (120 Hardware Ln, Melbourne) is located right at the heart of the Melbourne city, and it has been a popular brunch spot for quite a long time. Although I have heard much about it, I haven’t really got the time to search for the … Continue reading »
3 ideas for a first date
Published on Meld Magazine on November 2, read the original article here. 3 ideas for a first date WANT to impress that cute girl? Meld reporter Marcella Purnama drops some not-so-subtle hints for guys wondering what to do on the first date. FIRST DATES are scary. You only have one chance to make a good … Continue reading »
Tesselaar Tulip Farm 2011
An overdue travel post, but late is better than never. Five of us went to the Tulip Farm one Saturday afternoon, and it was a lovely day indeed. The day started with 50 minutes drive to the Tulip Farm, walking around there for around three hours, and then going to Pie in The Sky for … Continue reading »
relationship uncovered: the “How to” series
So, you name it. Are you wondering on How to Cuddle? check. Wait a minute, I don’t even know that I’m in love! Okay, move backwards, How to know that you’re in love? Ooookayyy… so I know that I’m in love, and I know how to cuddle… but how can I be a perfect partner? … Continue reading »
winter wonderland
I WENT on a snow trip during the winter break. For a newbie like me who never played ski, it was quite an experience. 15 of us spent the night (from Friday to Saturday) with only one hour sleep, two at maximum, and went for a 5-hours driving trip to Mt. Hotham at 2am in … Continue reading »
Melbourne Museum and Tutankhamun Exhibition
Another day as a tourist, and I’m loving it. I have all eyes and ears set out to Melbourne Museum last Wednesday. Beginning my journey at 12pm, I took the tram to Queensberry Street and walk around 6 blocks to Melbourne Museum (hey – why didn’t I just take another tram or train? Ah, no … Continue reading »
