My Budget Eater

I have, like, less than 2 weeks from the day I'll be off to Aussie. I'm scared and excited. More scared, I think. Because there'll be a huge change in my life where everything about me will change except my name. And then there are preparations, which quite frankly, is not prepared yet. I still need to do a few things and to buy a whole lot of things.

I need a laptop. I understand it's trés important for academic purposes. Then I'll need a camera. I have to record my life there, for memories! (Yes, I'm influenced by July). I'll also need clothes. That's because my clothes are not really appropriate for everything there. I've got to buy some fitted sheets and stuff for my room too. And shoes!!! I need practical flats for everyday wear. And maybe a flip-flop or two. Then I'd definitely need school supplies, you know, stationaries. Pens and pencils and exams pads. Books, too. But I don't have to worry about that until I get there.

Enough material things. For non-material things, I need to polish my communication skills. I'm very unaccomplished in small talk. Well, I am taking Business after all. Then I'll need basic cooking skills. Just to make sure I won't go hungry there. Which also means I better get myself 1 or 2 recipe books. I love good food, so I'd better learn so I'd be able to eat my own cooking. And then I'll need communication. I have to look up all my friends there. Friends are essential if I'm going to survive there. And of course, I'm going to have to need to locate Sydney on a map! Yes, I still don't know where it is. And I'll have to locate my university on a map too. OK, I'm going to do that right now. OK, done. Now I know where it is on the map. Yay me! One thing done! About a million more to go. Oh, and remind me to talk to my friends who go there. I need to know how to get around and how to get to the city and where to eat and where the best places are. And if you are in Sydney, don't forget to schedule a hangout with me once I'm settled in.

Guess what? As I was searching places and things in Sydney, I found a nice vegetarian blog, reviews about vegetarian food all over Aussie. Wow. Good guide for days when halal food isn't available. I'd better bookmark it. Wait, what's the use of bookmarking it in this computer. I have to bookmark it on my laptop. Which doesn't exist - yet.

Oh and about the laptop, I'm in a small dilemma. Quite small. So, in your opinion, should I get a Sony Vaio or a Macbook? For Sony Vaio, I was thinking about the VAIO CR model. You know, the pink one? It's RM4,488. And for Macbook, the 13" wide-screen display in white. Either the RM4,800 or the RM4,000 (approximate prices). But some say the Macbook is not that user-friendly and is hell to use. I don't mind that, but I keep on thinking what I will do without my familiar programs that might not be installed in Macbook. Plus the keyboard doesn't have the PrintScreen button. I need that. Somewhat. But a Mac is still so cool to own! And then there's Dell. They have pink too and it's the cheapest so far, only RM2,799. I bet my father is going to go for this. So there's 4 laptops in consideration. I'm seriously torn. Help!

OMG, did you see the new Macbook Air??!!?? It's like sooooooo thin. Thinnest in the world, they say. Too bad it's not out locally yet. And even if it is, it'll probably be out of my budget. Damn. If not for these reasons, I'd probably own one right now.

Talking about Mac, they came out with a pink iPod Nano. I want one!! That is if I can't get an iPod touch. Or and iPhone. Did I mention my phone is becoming a little spoiled and impossible? Time to change phones. Actually, I really love this one. Didn't think I would need to change it in years. But since it's giving problems, maybe I should consider. Wow, I'd really be out of budget if I need a new phone too. I hope my phone gets better.

Especially considering I need a new wallet!


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