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i pray to God Almighty for the people who have been affected by the Asian Quake and Tsunami…May You continue to bless and provide guidance, food and shelter especially for all the women, children and the elderly.
Amen
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quick note:
thanks for all of you who have been calling, sending me sms, emails and quick drop friendster, icq, yahoo, msn messages, etc. they are thoughtfulls and greatly appreciated.
my family and friends back home are well and okay. the recent tragedy did not have a massive impact in my hometown. There have been aftershocks and tremors but not significant. There were destroyed buildings and residences along the shores but generally they are minor in comparison to the last earthquake (which destroyed two shops of mine 
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Thanks again!!!
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my parents left for indonesia this morning. at the gate, my mum quickly told me, ’see you in 5 months’, not sure indicating whether she is coming back to visit, or the timeline she has been basing my PR application on. My parents want me to go back to indonesia as soon as i receive my PR. the intent of the visit (social visit or permanent back-for-good) is secondary to the actual going back. i agree.
my aunt is back in melbourne again. she was spending the past week or so in sydney.
about the apartment, we finally settled for the milano (fon, if you are reading, take a note, move here if you want to be my neighbout 
) . it wont be ready till 2007 though. i signed the first big contract of my life. with my name on it. my dad casually reminded me that in the event of them not being able to pay, i have to finance the apartment. so much for the unemployed. well, i was just hoping that PR application is successful before June 2005, that way i am qualified for both Federal and State first home buyers grant ($12k is quite a sum).
ok.. me have to quickly shower. i have to catch up with Shan for pool. its been a while. our activity during summer.