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Dance

2011-06-17T01:36:00.006+08:00

Dancing was never exactly my kind of liking but it is now. Expressing feelings through steps and movements without speeches is really awesome. Interestingly, I have only learnt how to express it all out recently though I was in dance performances on and off for the past years, but was still rather passive, only lately found myself truly dancing.

Thank God for this bunch of daring crazy passionate dancer friends I met for the past year. They too love dancing, learning to express all out through movements regardless the eyes that are watching over them. Growing with them is simply wonderful and enjoyable, part of my journey of learning how to worship God with dance of joy.

The greatest reward I received thus far was during the last performance. A glimpse of a little girl stood out amongst the crowds, happily learning the dance during the worship in front of the dance team touched my heart. She was dancing so freely with joy written all over her face. So contagious that she made me wipe off everything else, with only the focus of God in dance.

The joy of dancing is indeed a wonderful blessing!

I like

2011-05-27T01:23:00.000+08:00

I like shopping, because I love to see pretty things.
I like travelling, because I love the breath-taking sceneries.

I like outdoor games, because I love the fresh cooling air that brushes against my skin.

I like children, because I love to watch them being innocent and playful.

I like food, because I love the satisfaction that brings me smile.

I like so many things, because I'm in love with the things You created.

Signboards

2011-04-24T23:50:00.002+08:00

Standing at the crossroads always make people go cuckoo-nut and wanna scream their heads off, especially when the roads ahead are beyond expectations and the heart says otherwise. To go or not to go, or to wait for a little while more... I need signboards, Lord.

What matters

2011-04-16T01:25:00.006+08:00

Came across a really long article last night just before crawling into bed. The length was not the matter, the concern lay at the content. As I scrolled down each time to read more, I could only feel my stiff throat and damp cheeks. Heaven and Hell. Sins. Repentance. Forgiveness. Judgement Day. I was once again reminded that God is just and how He hates sins. Sin is still a sin, there is no measurement nor grey area. The world is swallowing up the good values and introducing the 'okay' sins so fast each day. If we do not self-check ourselves often, we'll still think that we are doing alright, thought we fought a good fight, finished the race, kept our faith and going to heaven at our last breath. God's grace and mercy are not the licences to sin. I'm so amazed at how God forgives and embraces, even when His heart was hurt again and again. Praying hard to feel His heartbeat...

Sky staring

2011-04-09T02:58:00.003+08:00

Just by staring at the sky makes me happy. Too beautiful beyond description. Oh, the colours triggered my appetite somehow.

Just a dream no more

2011-04-06T00:45:00.004+08:00

I have always believe that movies and dramas have this very special thing in driving motivations and encouragements. Good ones, of course. I have been watching a lot, seriously a lot of those lately. One of the recently completed dramas gave me so much encouragements, especially in terms of give it all out for what I believe is my passion. Sometimes, it is hard to pursue our passions as the world just simply eats it up and label our passions as 'just a dream'. By the time we wake up from our dreams, we could hardly recall how much we used to love the things we used to love. Guts. Motivations. To achieve greater things, it takes more than just those. My God, whom my faith in Him.

Perfect

2011-02-28T23:02:00.002+08:00

Last year's today was all about the anxious of the next day. This year's today is all about the count down. Unbelievable year. "Today, is exact one year" made it even more perfect.

Feisty and Fiercer

2011-01-29T02:05:00.005+08:00

Giant has returned. This round, definitely feisty and fiercer. No more nonsense. No more exploitation. Be prepared.

Nice Shout

2011-01-20T23:03:00.002+08:00

Met up with friends the other day for dinner. There was this moment I stood up for some reasons that I cant recall. One very loud angry and demanding voice suddenly shouted "IRENE!" I froze. I think probably my heart beat missed out one count. It struck me as if I was back in old school days when you get those shouting by discipline teacher for going against the rules. The shout was so bad that as if I have messed the place by shooting everyone in the restaurant with water gun. I remained in the same position, slightly turned my head and looked for the source of the voice. When I was very certain that lady who shouted was not my acquaintance, I slipped my butt back into the seat. My friends stared at me with those what-is-going-on-and-you-better-explain curious eyes. Hey, I didnt do anything wrong, hahaa. I think she was shouting at one kid who went into the restaurant, whom happened to share the same name. Oh lady, please dont do that in public, do you know you can freak out all the Irenes out there in broad daylight?

My Super HERO

2010-12-31T00:17:00.002+08:00

My vivid memory before I stepped into this Year of Tiger, was told that I might meet hardship and lots of hindrances (some Chinese beliefs). Knowing well that I will have an awesome year just like the many promising years past and as the year coming to an end though the Year of Tiger has another month ahead, it has proven them wrong enough, hahaa! "My super Hero never fails!!"

The dread upon a whole new phase of life has turned out to be a beautiful one.

Doubt upon uncertainty is natural, and I have one major one as well. I questioned, waited for an answer, was a little discourage at times just to think about it sometimes, which can easily become a grouch hidden inside of me as I was so sure in the beginning. God always work miraculously. Once again, He surprised me with the way He brings the answer, perhaps I should say it's an assurance, just before the year ends. I can never thank Him enough.

Life is like a movie, we are the main character, He is the director with beautiful story plots all ready in mind, ready to roll anytime. Oh, I cant wait to play in the next scene.

Back in Sunday School

2010-11-21T14:59:00.002+08:00

A day in Sunday School, after SO many years was simply awesome. The children in the toddlers' class are SO adorable, chubby and restless. I dont remember me being so restless when I was their age, but I must have been adorable too, hahaa! Anyway, the moment this little girl hold on tightly to my fingers during the worship without planning to let go of it, I couldnt stop liking her more. The children have such contagious smiles and laughter that will melt you on the spot.

The worship songs reminded me the songs I used to sing in Sunday School, also not to forget the actions accompanied. I like those simple songs directly expressing our feelings to God. Nice. The colouring session was fun too. Some coloured everything in one colour, some coloured tree in brown and blue and so on. Pretty creative bunch of painters. Oh, I like the way the teachers talk to them, very encouraging. I miss the little princesses and heroes already.

Past is good

2010-11-13T00:31:00.005+08:00

Those scenes. Feelings. Voices. Still vividly stayed. Perhaps or perhaps not it changes many things. So much sadness, disappointment and anger. Anguish for not able to turn back time. That walk accompanied by those unstoppable tears. Never seems to reach the destination. Sad to lose. Self disappointment. Angry of the strike. Thought have lost half the battle. Only to realise that the battle has just began. To give up immediately is to lose entirely. Gathered every parts again. Depended on the strength given. Geared in full force. Fought boldly. With the very best. Even scars look extraordinarily beautiful. Changes so much. It was good. It is good. And the battle never stops.

(A self reflection of a past incident that taught me to look at more issues in a deeper insight and am really glad that it became a good impact in my life)

I still believe

2010-11-05T23:12:00.002+08:00

I will still believe that He will bring sunshine after every storm and rain.

Simply because I know He never fails.

A Sunday without sun

2010-10-31T23:40:00.003+08:00

A Sunday without sun

has been a wonderful day for me

love the cooling breeze and refreshing drizzle that fell gently upon my cheeks

simply lifted the edges of the lips

forming the familiar curve I've always known

Nevertheless

I embrace the Sunday You've created

the beautiful sunny Sunday

for the warm and gracious sunlight

has always been the identity of a Sunday

You make my day

2010-09-27T23:47:00.003+08:00

I smiled. I laughed. Good hearty laugh. Because you and you and you ... were here to make me laugh. To cheer my days. To make me grin from ear to ear. I can still smile, just by thinking of the moments we all had together.

Friends are beautiful creations of God...

... and I thank God for blessing me great pals.

the wedding. the lunch reception. the cendol & ice kacang moment. the direction-less driving. the crazy crepe cottage sugar high supper. the many hours in the car. the 'rare food' hunting. the awesome catching up. the ingolf satisfying meal. the fun beach night.

more to come... more to come...

Comes with price

2010-08-24T21:59:00.002+08:00

When things are free, I take it for granted

When I know that it comes with a price, I learn to appreciate, or at least I try

What about the greatest price He has paid for my life?

Have I been taking it seriously?

Step aside

2010-08-23T23:02:00.002+08:00

Life is not just about us. Or us alone. Life is too short to have I and I alone. It is about what He wants to accomplish.

Do you know that it's really awesome to view the world through His lens? I'm not joking! It's true. Never thought I could encounter such beauties. I had so much joy last week, just one simple incident, the smiles and laughters lasted for so long.

Step aside, let Him take control and show you. Do I want more of those surprises? You bet!

Case 001

2010-08-19T21:53:00.003+08:00

Issue 01:

Unfold clothes pilled

Condition:

Collapsing on the bed in 10 seconds

Solution:

Throw everything into the wardrobe

Problem solved. For the time being.

Listened real hard

2010-08-18T22:46:00.007+08:00

Halfway through the dinner, came a family seated at the other side. Their features caught our attention. Handsome, I must admit, hahaa! Wait. That's not my main point yet... Somehow, their features.. not much local-like. So the guessing game began. My first shot was Japanese. Not very convince. Was trying to listen to the language they were using. Speak louder wei, talk more... Eh? English... but the way they conversed were not the one we were familiar with, or was it some Hokkien? I suggested to stay for a little longer to find out (*ahem*sensory acuity) Know what, they spoke Hokkien and English, hohoho... Local la most probably. Hardly believe we actually thought they were foreigners. A local trying to find out another local's identity. *rolled eyes*

Imagine, if this happened:

"Er... sorry to bother you, just wanna know where are you from?"

"Huh? I'm from where you are from lar... Lu siao ah? Ciak baa bo su zuo!"

"... ..."

Not a winner, nor a loser

2010-08-05T22:06:00.003+08:00

choose not to be the first

in this race

rather being the last on the field

feeling happy and contented

witness everyone touches the finishing line

knowing that

neither am a winner, nor a loser

when

every step is a victory second

and

the race belongs to all

Mafia

2010-07-14T21:52:00.003+08:00

Lovin' Mafia game!

(I have said this since the day I know how to play this awesome game)

For those who know the game, you'll probably say "Yea~"

For those who are clueless, er... i suggest you go google search since you can read my blog online =P

Had Mafia night with the cg the other evening, was rather anticipating for the game throughout the week (Tengok! Mafia game can be so motivating!). Other people makan bola, minum bola, mimpi bola... i kerja mimpi Mafia, makam mimpi Mafia.. =,=

ANYWAY, I was really really really looking forward to become 'the mafia'. Cut the story short, we had 3 rounds of war, I was 'blessed' to become the civilian, from the beginning till the end. So, you know right, being a civilian, you are suppose to put on your normal behaviour (or at least act innocent if you cant, hahaa!) Tough job, friends...

I really have no talent to play the role of 'civilian', ended up being accused to be the-you-know-who every round (i wish i was!) It was either the Marmee monster/ Koko crunch that i was munching betrayed me, or it was the un-pretend-able evil face i wore that day that has caused me the consequence. Even betting on Kampachi did not earn me some trust *sad* (Betting on food doesnt work in this cg is it? Hmm... I need new tactics)

Yet, it was fun la. Those expressions were very genuine and funny.

Oh ya, that reminds me of someone earned the honourable title 'the orange bear' till now, hahaa! We played the same game but it was titled 'Hunter and Bear'.

Mafia is simply awesome somehow. You gotta play it and know the fun! And next round, the role 'mafia' is so gonna be mine "I demand you-whoever-that-control-the-game to hand it over!" Muahaa!

Slacking no more

2010-07-12T00:53:00.004+08:00

"Nice templates and very friendly user, blogger!"

Been slacking and procrastinated to update anything since graduated. Time for a change. New template for this new journey. Let this journey begins with a journal.

Adrenalin Racing

2010-06-02T22:47:00.003+08:00

"Although it was merely a minute or two, yet I had the fun and laughter I needed. Thanks pals, you two helped me to find the kiddo within me although we are now in the mainly-black-and-flatly-ironed-clothings and heels-that-kill-at-times working adulthood."

Adrenalin racing was fun. Simply beautiful though it may be painful at times. Trying to recollect the faded memories I brought along till this day. Neither were those memories regrettable.

Nice memories. Crazy laughters. Insanity deadlines. Those 'every minute counts' moments were the best. Exciting. Challenging. Simply energetic. Awesomely goodness moments that helped in growing. Tiring was beyond vocabularies. Being fruitful, was the only thing that was sought then. Lovely.

Bring on more of those times. Am waiting.

Pac-Man

2010-05-22T13:30:00.006+08:00

Saw a friend posted an update saying that Google Search Engine image today apparently is the Pac-Man game. True enough. So cool!

WON!

Had a few rounds and won a few times. Nice, I miss this game. It was some ages back since I last played this game.

Anyway, "Happy 30th-Birthday, Pac-Man!"

You aint old, but cool!

2010-05-07T21:06:00.006+08:00

Did I ever tell you that I enjoy the time I spend with people double my age, or triple?

If you happened to read this, and you are above 40, I have to say this to you

"You ain't old, but you are really cool!"

Sometimes, I prefer to spend quality time with them rather than people of my age. Let me tell you how cool they are. They have such beautiful and captivating stories, better than any movie or drama broadcast. Stories about them, about how they overcame obstacles in life, a series of events you and i might not even experienced or heard of.

If you happened to have this golden opportunity, dont let it slip away. Listen attentively, you will realise there's a message lies beneath every story they shared with you. It might help you to understand how certain thing in life works, or prepare you for the obstacle you are about to face, or prevent you from making a huge mistake in life that you will regret in future, or teach you to be wiser in making decisions.

There is a famous Chinese saying '我吃盐多过你吃米'

I'm blessed to know many extremely awesome and interesting cool people!

Marmee and Dardee, you two will always be the top on 'The-People-I-Love' list!

You two are always young at heart, in actions, in speech and in everything you do, that's the reason why your children stickily stuck to you, hahaa!

You two have much nastier ideas and creative ways to carry out things than we do.

You two know how to love, so much more than we do.

Love you, my cool marmee & dardee!

Grateful

2010-04-24T13:50:00.011+08:00

Am grateful for all the opportunities given and blessed with choices to make

Though it may not seems to be the sweetest of all, for now

Yet I'm very sure no decision was made with a mistake

Every move we make is part of the journey to learn

A journey that mold us to be wiser in mixing the right colour to paint our dreams

Groan and sigh may be heard sometimes

Why waste the time to frown and make life miserable, every second will only move even slower

Laugh and sing along each part

Draw a smiley on the calender each day, share some lame jokes and make another person laugh

Have more tears of joy rather tears of misery

Because that's when you really had a laugh, good for health too

Dont wanna mess with your mascara? Then put on water-proof mascara, hahaa!

I still vividly remember the advice given before I migrated from my comfort pond to the sea

Be gentle with speech and actions, treat others as your own brothers & sisters, serve the Boss, do not give up easily (have perseverance), look at the bigger picture, always give thanks with the little we have & received, ...

Some verses my cell group has been sending to encourage one another, let me now pass it on.

A gentle answer turns away wrath; but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Trust in the Lord with all your hearts & lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6

Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want, I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:12-13

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Romans 8:37

Do not quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools. Ecclesiastes 7:9

But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 1 Timothy 6:6-7

I was once reminded to look at the bigger picture my big & mighty Boss has for me, I know I'm not building just a Ferrari, it is something even bigger, something more significant... I pray that all of us who are walking in this journey of faith will see the big picture in our lives, never give up, always be reminded that He will gives us strength and wisdom, and most of all, be the light and the salt of the world!

Be bold in every battle, dudes!

Beautiful January, Good February, Great March

2010-03-10T21:12:00.005+08:00

January danced gracefully

February came and folded especially excellent

March is here, and it is a pleasing aroma!

God has been faithful and merciful. Blessed me with wonderful choices, happy days to laugh and most of all, ever loving and supportive family members and friends.

Beware of Mikko!

2010-01-28T15:44:00.006+08:00

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Mikko was caught biting this poor DEAD bird. Whether he's guilty and responsible for its death, it is still under forensic investigation. So far, it was only reported that Mikko chose to remain silent upon responding the incident. Public has been warned to keep a safe distance from the suspect.

Stay tuned...

Hahaa! I really dont know whether Mikko actually murdered the bird or he found it dead soemwhere, Mikko is the only one who knows the truth, too bad he cant speak.

一首好歌

2010-01-17T21:19:00.003+08:00

好歌就是不一样，拥有一种无法解释的奇妙力量。

每个人对好歌的定义都不一样。当你遇上了，你会知道，因它似乎很了解和配合自己那既奇怪又复杂的心情，轻轻敲着那很个人的节拍，融合着并以简单的音符唱出内心的话。

偶尔一首简单的好歌就即可让人闭上双眼，脑海平静，静静享受音乐的医治与鼓励。

你是否也很久没听你的个人好歌?

Pass it on

2010-01-13T16:16:00.003+08:00

It is a great honour to pass on the childhood toys.

If you happened to have toys (in good condition) at home and planned to dump it away, do consider giving it as charity to centers nearby.

First day

2010-01-04T13:56:00.004+08:00

Peering out from the car window, a few buildings stood magnificently on one huge compound with a big green football field at the front. Cars and buses move in snail speed towards the front of the gate, with many other vehicles parked by the roadside. Some looked anxious, the other looked excited, together all march bravely and eagerly to one direction.

Who knows what lies ahead, who will we meet, or what memories hold in us when we looked back years after.

I have been to many of my first day in a new place, yet the feeling remained the same. The typical scenes always appear. The unbeatable anxious heartbeats and the clouded confused mind never seems to synchronize with the my body movement well in a total unfamiliar new environment. It makes all the worst, the hardest day to smile and laugh naturally.

Years that passed had taught me how to handle things better. Just sail with the flow and face it with ease, no one needs to be perfectly great on the first day. Jump into the pond and mark a historical day in life! It is easier to be ourselves after all.

Those who are first day in school today, have fun and enjoy it to the fullest!

That devilish piece of paper

2009-12-29T16:38:00.004+08:00

Got on to the car happily after the purchase. Only realised that devilish spoiler piece of paper attached at the front when I was approaching a traffic light. Great! Simply spoilt my hard work for keeping my years of record ever since I got my car licence. A parking fine. I have been to that place for so many times and never know that I need to place a parking ticket. Arghhh!!

"气到爆!" (qi dao bao)

The worst thing is that it was stated exactly 3 minutes after I left the car at the parking area. Very efficient!

Mah Jong

2009-12-22T17:00:00.003+08:00

I have tried learning how to play mah jong since a few years back. Each time I play, I have to re-learn all the rules again. Just cant understand why my brain never seems to store this information into the long term memory box.

Last few days, we were playing it again. As usual, learning starts from zero. So far, I've acquired a few basic rules that can keep me survived for the super duper beginner's level. The game caught my interest, just that the 'kaki' mah jong is not enough. Now, really looking forward for da jie's homecoming, nyehehee. "Fai fai fan lei lo! Ngo yew da ma jiok! Fai dit fai dit!"

The previous 'sifus' taught me when we were in Cameron. The learning process was like a bullet train speed. I wanted so badly to play even though I tak tau anything. So, one sat on the left and the other on the right told me the how-s and why-s of the game. Superb! They are such expert! After a few rounds, I managed to so-called-guide (adoi, macam pandai sikit dah, keke!) another 'mah jong zero' to play.

I think I'm a little addicted to it.
Is it bad?

NEH!

虎

2009-12-17T22:54:00.006+08:00

A little too early for this, but I cant wait....

"我虎年的朋友们，站起来吧！"

Finally!!! AWESOME!!

Sorry, if I have irritated anyone who is not born in the year of tiger, hahaa...

Just ask WHY

2009-12-11T15:41:00.006+08:00

It's clearly understood that when we ask "Why?", it means we are curious and our brains are in quest of an answer to a question. Well, exclude the time when we purposely ask "Why why why..." to irritate others of course, hahaa!

I'm pretty sure that most of us were encouraged to ask "Why blah blah blah .... ?" when we encounter difficulties in understanding since kindergarden or primary school by our teachers.

"Students, raise your hand if you cannot comprehend what I have just taught."
Which usually only ended up with a few hands waving in the air or none at all. Well, it's either all the students fully understood what was taught earlier or they dont even bother to ask anything.

I am not trying to point fingers at people nor blame anyone, for a simple reason, I was... perhaps am one of the category of students who have heavy hands, being ignorance for getting answer on the spot or clear my doubts.

I used to ask. But it ended somewhere along the journey in primary schooling.

I came to a point whereby some of my questions were not able to direct me to any answer that can satisfy what I seek to know. Then, I realised that I cant always depend on the human being around me alone to provide me the answer. Silly enough, I gave up being more hardworking to dig through the limited information accesses beyond my level of comprehension.

So, there was this what's-the-point-of-asking attitude started to show. It slowly became a habit. A habit that developed my curiosity into slow motion and blunted my responses. Sometimes, I would let-go the innitiative of searching the answer. The inner me struggled for a period of time for accumulating too many questions. The many questions that caused me not able to understand too many things.

Yet, there are people whom I met in my life always seem to be able to convince me that asking "Why?" on the spot is still essential. I do thank God for them. Really. I would start to forget why "Why?" is so important, if it wasnt for them. People dont convince me through argument or debate, but through action and outcome. And they won.

On and off, I will fall back to my old-self. It takes time, I guess.

It's undeniable that the attitude of asking is good, being independent to search for the answer is even better. However, there are still questions that the world holds no absolute answers to them. Only Him. I hope He stores a huge memory box for me up there to save all the questions I had and have, as I have difficulty recalling things or names that appeared even just a week ago now.

I know, some people think kids who always question a lot are a bit irritating. Even some think those who always ask pretended to be smart or make them outstanding or what-so-ever-they-say. I wont use 'The truth is', because I aint qualify to use it either, I prefer to use 'From my experience'. My experience tells me that you wont become a loser nor loose anything for asking questions, even if you dont get the answer, at least you tried, so why not? If we dont get the answer, look it up on our own. There are certain knowledge acquired through experience, not just merely textbook. The rest, let's find out when we meet Him.

Brownies

2009-12-09T11:47:00.003+08:00

Received an odd comment on the brownies made recently which I can never comprehend.

"It tastes like Bak Gua!"

Chocolate brownies taste like bak gua, how odd!
But I was so sure I didnt touch/use any pork or meat during the baking.

Enermy

2009-11-03T15:43:00.003+08:00

Accused:
"I remember I was surfing the internet that day. Then I heard some noise at my back. I turned. Stunned. Immediately stood up and screamed."

Defendant:
"I was sneaking into a room through a window. There she was, busy doing something on a machine with her back facing the window, which I think it's a laptop. I tried very hard to sneak in quietly but I stepped onto something that caused her to turn. When she saw me, she screamed. I was totally freaked out and immediately jumped out from the window and ran for my life."

I saw an animal trying to sneak into my house's second floor. Silly thing, gave me a fright. Nearly had a heart attack. It was SO close yet I still cant figure out what it was. Could be a cat or a squirrel.

Later, I heard some noise in my parents' room. So, I quietly open the door, turn on the light and peep inside. Saw that black greyish fellow from the back again, walking slowly across the room. Ish! It's IT again!

Told my sister to bring me a 'rotan' and we both jumped inside to declare the war. But the enermy was totally out of sight before we could even lay an evil stroke on it, hmph!

Dont do that again, I had enough in one day.

Sounds familiar?

2009-11-01T23:35:00.003+08:00

I was at a book store. Drooling over the food books pathethically. Then, overheard a conversation between a mother and her son and daughter.

Mother (M), Son (S), Daughter (D)

D: 妈... 咪..~~
M: 哇! 你不要越叫越恐怖!
D: 妈咪, 我要买书。
M: 嘿呀! 越叫越恐怖! 多少钱? 你去告诉爸爸...
S: 妈咪! 我要买这本书。我自己有带钱买书。
M: 哇! 好! OK OK...

I almost laughed out loud, hahaa! I was afraid if I peep at them, I'll burst out laughing. This lady's respond was so funny, the way she say '恐怖' was super hilarious!

That scene sounds familiar to you?
It is for me, at least. My sibings and I were in this situation before for many many times when we were young and money-less. I miss those times. (Especially when we wanted to get comics, hahaa!)

Spell S.T.R.E.S.S

2009-10-30T20:58:00.003+08:00

I went back to uni yesterday and was caught by some students who were doing a campaign on stress at the foyer. As usual, I was asked to do a questionnaire and later was given a piece of paper to define 'stress'. I should have define it as followed:

1. When I realised that I am no longer fit to produce 600 words on a piece of paper =stress
2. I am not allowed to tell a lame joke when I'm feeling super crappy =stress
3. Drooling over the pictures of delicious cakes, cookies, sushi, dimsum,... on cook books in a book store =stress
4. Driving only 120km/h on highway =stress
5. When I finally realised that I dont really understand how to define stress =STRESS

Good news for all!

2009-10-30T17:45:00.003+08:00

I know it would sound weird for ME to convince anyone to be a primary school teacher, hehee!

But, ...

... they get to celebrate Children's Day with the kids! Food and fun!!!
Isnt it awesome?

Neh! It doesnt mean i'm interested also though. =P

药

2009-10-21T20:12:00.003+08:00

Taken from http://vi.sualize.us/tag/medicine/

药，当然是苦的。若是甜的，每个人都当糖吃咯。

This is how I persuaded my little sister to take her medicine, hahaa!

"I have never actually encounter the difficulty of taking medicine. Which according to my parents, I love medicine since I was a child. A weird kid I am, hahaa! Well, in a nicer phrase, I am an obedient patient."

Remained silent

2009-10-17T23:23:00.003+08:00

I used to find it difficult to understand why there are people who would choose to remained silent when obviously the truth will help to clear the misundertanding and one's innocent guilt.

Whenever I came to the part of the movie/ drama, I would:
"Eller... just tell la... what is so difficult?"
"Silly, explain je, remained silent wont help, okay?"

Logically, we tend to think that explanation helps to solve the issue faced. Yes, it does, I dont deny the fact that it does, most of the time.

Yet, it might backfire too.

Sometimes, it is the fact that will hurt the other person's feelings, and you only realised it after you have done so or it might lead to another even worse/ complicated circumstances that you never thought it would ever happen.

Some people choose to sacrifice themselves and let the truth to be known one day naturally.
What if the day never arrive?

Some people are simply too tired to engage anymore emotion to care. Choose to ignore and let go, which usually is only the temporary let go.
What about in the future?

Some choose not to confront the situation on the spot, but later create chaos indirectly.
Is that really how you want to solve the problem?

Anything can become very complicated.
Is complicated healthy?

Soon

2009-10-14T21:08:00.002+08:00

Will type something again, soon.

I will be back after the commercial break, hahaa!

You

2009-09-16T20:26:00.005+08:00

Whoever left that stupid message in my chatbox, this post is for you!

If you think using MY name and posting brainless message here is fun, then you are so wrong! And you are messing with the wrong person obviously!

Grow up, you!

Alive, again

2009-09-09T22:05:00.002+08:00

Lesson of the day: Charge the battery.

"Stop giving your phone nightmares!"
"Adoi, please... no more 3rd time!"

"Wukie dukie, I will try to remember." paiseh

Nice Combination

2009-09-07T14:42:00.001+08:00

Meat. Bone. Oil. Skin

Diet

2009-09-03T14:05:00.002+08:00

I have a need to control my diet.

I'm serious.

This is the consequence when I asked for celebrations... but I am not regret, hahaa!

Complicated?

2009-08-29T03:35:00.003+08:00

I have literary stared at this blank page for more than 10 minutes before I could gathered back my conscious to begin. I had to calm myself, rearrange my very complicated feelings and thoughts to begin this post.

I hope by the end of this long post, you will have a clearer picture of where my mind is for now.

It's very hard for me to describe my day, but I shall try...

I was walking to uni today to meet up my group members for the assignment discussion. As I walked out from my apartment, I started to tell my Father how much I love Him and thank Him for His abundant blessings. Then, when I came to a junction, suddenly I turned towards the road that leads to the main road instead of the short cut that I would normally take without much of my conscious. As I was taking my second step, I had second thought of turning back, but in the end I did not.

So, as I was reaching another junction, something caught my attention. I saw an Indian man had his bike stopped at the mouth of the junction where I was like around 10 steps away from him. He seems to be searching for something from the bucket of his bike or arranging something. I thought he might have just wanted to arrange and tie up his stuff before he continue his journey.

3 seconds later, 2 motorbikes flew out from that same junction. There were 2 guys on one rather slightly bigger in size bike in red, and another lone biker tailed. I knew something was not right, something really wrong was about to happen.

The red bike flew out from the junction and made a very fast and furious u-turn, then turned and stopped his bike facing the Indian man, while the other one stopped behind that man. The moment the red bike stopped, the guy from the back jumped down and ran towards the Indian man, so as the guy that tailed closely.

What I saw was that the Indian man very quickly took out his metal hex nut tightener (not sure what does that tool called) from his bucket, and started whacking that 2 guys when they approached him with ferocity.

I stood there, completely lost my conscious. At first, I thought it was a street fight coz I couldnt really see what was going on. A few seconds later, only did I realised it was a snatch theft.

I know there were only 2 things that I could do. One, help that man and risk my life, coz I was not sure whether the guys were holding any weapon like knife or something that can take my life away. Two, run and get help but it might be too late coz everything is happening so fast.

When I look at what I had on my hands, arghh... only 2 heavy library books! And my umbrella was in my bag. Super pathetic! How?????

The second I decided to throw the books on them, I saw the guy riding on the red bike who was waiting for his partner in crime actually looked at me with his really scary expression.

"Arghh... shooooottt! He saw me!!"

I thought he might ride towards me and make my life miserable. I retreated 2 steps back. Then suddenly, the fight was over. They flew away with their bikes.

I quickly ran towards to the Indian man and asked him whether he was alright. He was not hurt at all, thank God! Then, he showed me his palm was holding on to his gold pendant and his gold chain was still hanging on his neck, told me they were trying to snatch it just now. But they didnt manage to do so. He said his defence with his little tool here might be small, but it hurted them. He told me that he suspected the 3 of them has been tracking on him since a while ago.

The corner house residents closed their gates as they were freaked out as much as I did and looked from the other side of the gate. Later, 2 other motorcyclists turned into ths junction and showed concern and suggested him to report it to the police nearby.

Even when I continued my journey, I was still a little shaken by the incident. I came a conclusion whereby, IF I ever encounter another such incident again, I think I know what I should do.
One, if I have anything good enough to be a weapon with me and the situation allows me to help out, WHACK!
Two, if I cant help out, dont try to be a hero, coz I can still shout "POLICE!" to scare them off and take down the plate numbers.

Everything happened so fast, I felt so helpless and sorry for the man for I couldnt do anything when I was so near. However, I really do wanna thank God for keeping the man and everyone else safe during the incident. I know why I took the road that leads to the main road this afternoon, it was His plan. I could have been the target or even got hurt if I took other road. Really thank God!

When I reached uni, I told my friends, but I think the whole reading room heard me, sorry... I was too confused. I tried to tell them the incident, but my mind was running with a million thoughts and not able to arrange it all in sequence for one moment.

All the confusion and anxiety was over when I began working on the website with my friends. It was another session of website designing and checking time. The hours were torturing, but Jeannie was the one who suffered the most. We worked till less than an hour for me to travel to church just now. Seriously, every second that count. It has been a week of just work work work. Thank God, this is the very very last assignment for my degree, hahaa!

During Nancie's baptism in church just now, it reminded me mine. As we worshipped and prayed for her, I felt His presence there. Such wonderful moment to experience His love. I'm sure He will hold her close in His arms always, shower more blessing and love on her more and more each day. "I'm really happy for you, Nancie" =)

Also, thanks to Elie dai ga jie's camera, I get to snap snap away the whole night. At first, I was a bit confused of the function coz it's pretty canggih to me, hahaa! I know my dad has one many years ago, but I have never acquired the skill. Later on, I find it actually quite user friendly. And there goes, happily snapping away... I hope the photos turned out well =P

Yeap. End of my stories of the day.
I was confused, anxious, then busy and in the end cheered up! How complicated!

Need to catch some sleep now, tomorrow morning is my last presentation for my degree course. It's going to be another exciting day. I'm counting on You!

Again

2009-08-27T23:57:00.003+08:00

It's that feeling again.

Yes. I really hate to admit but it's undeniable. Each time I'm reaching the edge, I would need to be prepared to face it with more courage.

Every transition in my life is within the the thin line of not willing to let go of the present and the excitement upon the future.

I love my life. Every single bit of it. May it be tough, sad, happy, crazy, disappointing, ... that's life.

This 3 years of uni life is coming to another fold on the origami before I can see the butterfly.

I'm blessed to have a bunch of wonderful friends
who called me names to show that they know me well
showed me kindly what I can learn from them
coloured my life with their genuine colour pencils

I'm ever thankful to be a uni student
to have the opportunity to open my eyes to a million wonders
taught me the word 'sacrifice' always comes with 'worthy'
also, courage and perseverance to learn new things is the key in the dark

I'm a little anxious of what lies in my future
but I know He holds my future in His hands
so I wait and obey
He knows when I am ready and capable
better than I do
and He always do
isnt He great and wonderful
that's the reason why I cant stop myself from loving Him more and more each day

Price to pay

2009-08-14T02:30:00.004+08:00

There is always a price to pay to go home for a weekend.

PRICE: $ A few days of rest to finish assignment early.

But it's ALWAYS worth of paying the price.
And, this motivates me.

A more powerful weapon

2009-08-09T22:49:00.002+08:00

A story between two people.

A: Dont move!
B: What do you want?

A: I have a knife. Dont be rash, give me your money.
B: I have weapon also.

A: Huh? What? What are you gonna do?
B: I have flu, fever, cough... I think I might have H1N1. *cough cough*

B: Sorry, cant help it. I think you are infected.
A: Man! I should have wore my face mask... *fleee*
B: You should have known that I have a more powerful weapon, too bad for you!

This is the side effect of PW assignment!

H1N1

2009-08-08T00:32:00.001+08:00

We hear 'H1N1' being mentioned almost everyday these days. Scary enough to put me into shiver. Worse than any other virus, says trojan.

I was down with fever a few days ago and was a little worried cause fever is one of the syndromes. Thank God I had a speedy recovery on that day itself after taking much rest.

My course mate was hoping that I can spread the virus in the campus and make the uni close for a week, what a friend! Too bad, I have disappointed you. (You know who you are) Hahaa!

However, that was not the end. Cough came after.

I was so noisy coughing away day and night. Even I, could not stand my own noise. Coughing my lung out. Finally, it is coming to an end today after I brought the chinese herbal drinks.

Let's continue to pray for everyone to have a healthy and strong immune system.

Cookies

2009-08-03T21:48:00.003+08:00

"From your first bite, you'll see why

Pepperidge Farm Soft Baked Chocolate Chunk Cookies are

The BEST Chocolate Chunk Cookies in the World!

Baked with an abundance of big chunks of

rich chocolate and crunchy macademia nuts and chewy caramel.

Also enjoy our Soft Baked Oatmeal Raisin cookies.

So satisfying, so delightful, so scrumptious..."

"One bite and you'll melt!"

Taken from the package.

Anita introduced this cookies into my life.

Giant couldnt resist the temptation to have more...

... and bought this, hahaa!

How scrumptious, yummm!!!

"Every bite is simply a satisfaction!" said Giant, grinning from ear to ear.

"Ju, Giant's waiting for your cookies recipe..."

Nyonya Colors

2009-07-28T17:33:00.008+08:00

Went there with my foodie friends about 3 weeks ago.

Hahaa! I know, I know... It is another 'lapuk' story, yet the best thing is food there wont, isnt great? Hahaa! That's why I love food hunting!

Here, I give you 'Nyonya Colors'!

The main thing that attracted my attention was the stools. How uniquely beautiful designed, brought me back to Melacca, the amazing historical place that I have always love. If only I'm still a kid, I'm sure I'll go hopping around the store a few rounds, then settle down myself after picking my favourite seat, hahaa! My parents taught me well, so I bahaved *grin*

5One of the stool next to mine. Cantik5

The ancient look of the interior and how customers enjoyed their meal with such comfortable ambience.

Anyone would simply drool over such varieties of kuih-muih. Everything was placed so accordingly with so many names that I could never ever remember, but every single one of them look too tempting to be tasted.

As I said earlier, I cant possibly remember the name, so I will just let the pictures roll...

5These, I know. 5

From left: Lapi Coco, Talam Ubi & Angku M. Bean. (According to the receipt)

5Fried noodles with chicken5

5Nasi lemak5 Taste really good, well recommended.

5Ice kacang5

Basically, the food there taste good. We didnt managed to try everything, of course. But for the food we ordered, "Passed with a smile".

The customer service there was good, friendly. Price is simply affordable.

Nyonya Colors
Mid-Valley Gardens
Tel: 603- 7728 2288

Smile with wrinkle

2009-07-12T06:31:00.005+08:00

When I looked back my schedule, I was a little freaked out.

Every week, consistently, all kinds of meetings, die-for-approval-and-move-on-to-the-next-procedure consultations and brains-smashing discussions besides the classes that good-kid-must-attend, the never-never-ending assignments ("Long live the assignments!" joking nia...) and fyp, the additional-'encouraged'-to-be-there-ceremonies, and the current assignment fever news covering in KL.

Thursday these days has become my rest day of the week, instead of Sunday. (I dont like this arrangement, but I enjoyed the rest that I can get on this one day off. ) "Give me back MY Sunday!"

Friday always haunt me the worst, from morning till night even though I have no classes to attend, but I'll definately required to be in campus. For the past 2 weeks, Friday has brought enough wrinkles to my face. Every minute counts, seriously. The worst was last Friday, one discussion and 3 meetings somehow scheduled in one day. One after another...

Some say
"Your final semester only has 2 subjects and FYP, so nice!"

My answer to you
"You have really no idea what is it like. And I dont think you ever wanna be in my shoe, hahahaa!"

Yet, it has been fruitful, yes. Hard work pays off.
Continue to smile, even with wrinkles, hahaa! =)

Itchy Fingers

2009-07-11T00:54:00.004+08:00

I was reminded of what I did during last Saturday lecture.

During the lecture, Mr J accidentally kicked the table where the projector was. So, the projector was slightly off its position.

He didnt bother to adjust the projector but went on to the white board in front and wrote some notes there.

As usual, my response is to adjust the position of the projector since I can do it with one hand without even leaving my seated position.

While I was one hand copying notes from the white board and one hand adjusting the projector, Mr J suddenly turned his head over slowly. He looked slightly shocked as he turned, as if he has seen a ghost. Then his stare stopped on me.

"Er... Opps! What did I do?"

Mr J said he thought the projector moved on its own when he was writing some notes on the white board, just at the edge of the screen where the projector projected the slides. He got shocked when he realised 'it' moves as he was writing.

My hand still paused at the same position as he explained.

I think someone at the back of the class laughed out loud and told me "Hey Irene! You itchy hand la... " and also something like I have frightened Mr J off.

The whole class roared with laughter.

Blushed.

What did Giant do this time?

My good intention has turned out to be some jokes of the day, again. Aiks*
Nevermind, at least you guys and girls stayed awake after the laughter. Cheers =)

SS3 Night Market

2009-06-30T11:47:00.010+08:00

Night market has become so common in Malaysian lifestyle. The street-long crowded with colourful canopies awesome place is where almost every kind of local food that can be found. Of course, it is filled with more than just food alone.

I love hanging out and visit different night market at different places. That's the place where you will meet me munching food while both hands struggled holding on with tones of food and legs keep moving from stall to stall.

Obviously, the spending can be scary most of the time. That is why I need to have self control 'max once a week night market visit'.

Well, this time thanks to D and CK for taking and hanging out with me at SS3 night market. Although the varieties served were not as great as the one in SS2, but it was fine. The makan session was awesome. I couldnt help myself to swallow more food than I can after the 2 days of diarrhoea suffering hand 'no oily food' diet. Too good to be back with good yummy food.

5 Some kuih-muih which I have no idea what's the name. But it taste so-so only. 66

5Asam Laksa (RM4)6

Quite good.

5Mat Toh Yau (bm version: apa pun ada) Dessert Stall5

5This is the RM4.50 combination6
You can choose either the RM3.50/ RM4.50 dessert.
Somehow I felt the sweet potato doesnt blend well with the taste.

[I was a little too full after that. Hmm... Belasah after the 2 days of torturing, ahhaha! ]

Giant rawr-ed

2009-06-22T22:50:00.017+08:00

I was on the bus just now after the long journey from Ipoh.

Not long after I got on the bus, there came 'him' sitting next to me. He smelled horrible. I could immediately tell that he's drunk and probably not mentally conscious of his actions. He even dropped his phone once and was quite uncounscious when he look at things around him.

He sat there, turned to his back and side almost every single minute. I was a little irritated by his movements that time, was hoping to tie him with ropes, so that he wont move anymore.

Then, he became very relax all of a sudden. His sitting posture became slacking and then his knee touches mine even when I tried to avoid by putting my legs at the near corner already. I shooted him with one sentence immediately "Excuse me, YOUR LEG!" with my finger pointing at his leg. Of course, he quickly pulled back his leg and sat properly.

Later on, he continue to look at the back and turn his body to the side and back again and again. I did a few times of "Arghh..." yet he ignored me.

It was when he crossed over my seat, his arm brushed against my arm and touches my bag, I got crossed because it was not that he is fat or has extra fat or what. I stood up very annoyed and wanted to move to the back seat, yet his legs did not move an inch to let me go down to the aisle even when I was standing there telling him "Excuse me, I WANT TO GO OUT!"

Idiot. So I kicked his legs as I walked out rudely from my previous seat. I didn't even bother to see his reaction at all. As I finally settled down the seat behind him, next to a malay young lady. The lady asked me something about his attitude, as she did observed from the back. I told her he's definately drunk and blah blah blah...

He, again turned to his back. Which mean looking me straight right at the face and look at the lady next to me. This time, he seriously made me feel disgusted. Immediately, I turned to that lady and suggest we should shift to another seat available further down the aisle.

Just as I was trying to finish my sentence, his right hand holding on to his phone stretched straight to the seat next to him. Slowly his hand moves towards the lady and almost touches her.

"EI! EXCUSE ME! PLEASE BEHAVE YOURSELF!!"

Yes, I scolded. ARGHHHH!!! I was absolutely pissed off. I wanted to scold him more, but there's no point wasting my energy to scold some idiot like him whom I'm not sure whether he understands English at all. He was trying to take advantages of that young lady who tried to avoid him touching her without even making a noise.

I was not aware how loud I sounded. I only realise there some guys seated at the other side stared at us for quite sometimes.

After I exploded, I went to sit further down with the young lady. I was like a bomb. A BOMB!

Giant rawr-ed in public!

To the pathetic idiot, you have messed with the wrong victim, jerk! I will make sure you scream for the next time IF you ever meet me again, not me screaming.

To those guys in the bus who didnt help out and only sat there watching the 'show', "Be a Man!"

To young ladies these days, please stand up for yourself and give these idiot a good lesson whenever necessary.

To myself, no more scolding with 'please' and 'excuse me'.
I really hate scolding people, especially when I keep repeating 'jerk' in my mind on my way home.

"Dear Papa in heaven, thank you for bringing me home safely and gave me the immediate respond before anything bad happen. Thank you for protecting me safe in your arms especially when that fellow might be dangerous (according to my housemate) and I didnt even thought of him for being dangerous. Praise the Lord!"

Frontera Bar & Grill

2009-06-15T13:15:00.012+08:00

Frontara Bar and Grill.
Tex-Mex food, also known as the Mexican food in Texas.

The ambience was cosy and very rich with the Mexican colourful interior designs. Customer service is a must given credit to the owner and the waiters there, friendly enough to explain and introduce patiently with their dishes stated on the menu.

I shall let the pictures roll...

Frontera Bar & Grill, Palm Square, Jaya One.

Parts of the interior designs.

Chips n Salsa (RM8.95)

Virgin Colada (RM12.95)

Tequila Sunrise (RM19.95)

Horny Margaritas (RM22.95)

Chicken Ranch Sandwich (RM16.95)

Enchililadas Nortena (RM28.95)

Beef Enchiladas (RM28.95)

Tex Mex Burrito (RM19.95)

Fajita Platters Combo (RM33.95)
-pic above and below-

A toast to our finale for the insanity semester!

The food, to some extend was somehow plain and within the safe zone in terms of taste. My friends and I generally agree that perhaps Mexican food is not really the food that we want to hunt for our challenging appetite.

Personally, I always prefer much explosive and challenging taste dishes, or simple healthy yet filled with the authentic herbs aroma dishes. I think Mexican food is not really my choice in the list, yet it was a great experience altogether, that's undeniable.

If you are a big fan of Mexican food, I suggest you pay a visit to this place.

Frontera Bar & Grill
18-G-2, Block L, Jaya One
No 72A, Jalan Universiti
46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: +603- 7958 8515
Everyday 11am-11 midnight

*Some pictures are courtesy of Megan and Jeannie.

Life or story?

2009-06-09T07:33:00.004+08:00

Have you ever wonder why you even bother to have a blog in the first place?

Is it because everyone else has a blog, therefore you choose to have one too?
Or because you just want to share your thoughts with others?
Or you found a space to pour out your emotional anxieties without limit?
Perhaps you simply just love writing?

There are a thousand of reasons why some of us choose to leave some 'alphebets-prints' in the cyberworld.

Have you ever wonder blog actually reflects our lives and how we lived out our lives?

I find that some blogs are so much like autobiography.
Some treat blogs as diaries, jot down daily events and thoughts. In fact, even if we post up an article that we find it interesting which is not a piece of our work, it also reflects our characters through the post because of our choice of reading and preferences.

Of course, the issue of bias reported angle is altogether another discussion. Many of us write down our thoughts from our perpectives, some more factual writings are rather focused more on general perpectives. Yet, that's how we think, obviously there cant be a clear judgment of whose thinking is right and whose wrong. All of us here have equal right to think and write, but it always bound by the heavy responsibility of writing for good.

To me, a piece of good article is always trying to achieve the best out of the readers, makes the readers think and in the end benefits them.

I was thinking what if in another 50 years to come, some of our blogs actually turned into a book. A book that equivalent to our understanding of 'autobiography' now. Hahaha....

I think my readers will think I'm some mad or insane fellow, ahhaaa!

Anyway, my point is IF you know that your blog will be turned into an autobiography for the next generation to come, people will read your writing and create an image of you based on what you have written, "Is that how you want others to think who you are through your style and language used in your writing?"

It is very subjective whether people will interprete the text the way you wish they would, as we are now all trained to think critically before digesting any idea. Alright, perhaps not all of us, but at least this is what the world is moving towards. I hope.

If, I'm saying IF your blog is definitely going to be printed into a book, will you try to change the way you report what occured in your life? Perhaps even omit some characters or events in your life? Or even more serious, add in elements or characters into 'your life' and change the entire ending?

It is already an extremely tough job for a journalist to report a news without bias. What about us towards our own blog?

Somehow it just kept me thinking whether is our blog really our lives or just our created story, ahhaa...

I hope I didnt make your day a miserable one after reading this post, do feel free to comment, I would love to hear your thoughts.

Have a great day ahead! =)

Nutz

2009-06-09T00:09:00.003+08:00

You know how to differentiate 'insane' and 'awesome'?

Insane is when you use water heater in this mad weather.

Awesome is when you take cold shower 2am in the morning.

I'm going nutz soon... let there be snow, please!

Mong Cha Cha

2009-06-06T22:10:00.004+08:00

I was at Seoul Garden the other day with my house mates. After the super-filling-licious meal, the waiter was suppose to bring out the birthday cake to our table to surprise my friends.

What happened was something that we did not expected.

I went to the waiter and gave him the signal to light the candles and bring the cake out when we were almost done with our lunch.

He nodded with a broad smile hanging on his face.

He did.

He brought the cake out.

Complete and untouch.

... and still perfectly IN the box.

Together with the lighter placed at the side of the box.

I was literally staring at him for one second and I bursted out laughing with my another house mate.

=,=

All I managed to do was to thank him for taking my words too innocently.

Hmm... maybe he is still new in this kind of task, I dont blame him of course.
I dont think he know why I laughed, coz he still smile so innocently after that. LOL

Anyway, I hope the three of you enjoyed the meal and the birthday celebration. =)

Last uni sem break

2009-06-02T01:29:00.002+08:00

If I were to sum up my whole semester break, a word is powerful enough to describe it- Great!

The Sutanium Day
My holiday began with ice skating in conjuction to celebrate a friend's birthday right after the last exam paper . First time ice skating was really scary. Imagine the first time you learn how to take control of a bicycle, learn to depends on the only two wheels that touches the ground with faith. The first five minutes was monstrous. haha! Thanks to my two 'sifu' who generously spared their fun time to teach me patiently by my sides and I managed to stand and skate a little without any support. Yeah!

The dinner was absolutely great. The conversations and laughters were good. I laughed so much, especially when we shared our public bus experiences. Hilarious! Oh, not to forget that MayShing actually 'eats' (for those who know her, you should know what I mean here =P )

Family, Relatives & Friends
Spending time with family, relatives and friends was very good. Get to know them better through common chats, over a meal, casual hang out, visitation and etc.

Us, the crazy six were after the same drama, again due to someone's interest, sat at the common comfortable place talking some nonsence, laughed over some idiot jokes, shared our experiences, I always love and treasure those moments although sometimes our conversations can be super super crappy, hehe! 'It' runs in the family =P

Healthy Lifestyle
Due to some extra and unwanted weight I gained 2 days after my arrival at home, I went on a quite consistent exercise basis for only a week. LOL! I felt healthier of course, at least that's how my brain took the efforts into account =)

Badminton Phobia
I had a badminton session with my friends. Good in the sense when I get to move around and kick out some fats; bad when I got bullied by my team mates. They were so happy everytime they managed to fly the shuttlecock and land on the mong cha cha player- me. Fun, yes.

Planning Retreat
Never in my life discussions can be so interesting and intense. Still, I'm absolutely loving it. I have always been hoping that we could discuss those issues to the extend where we can have a clearer view of where we are heading and a more concrete measurement. Finally! Praise Him!
I do miss those moments. Thanks to everyone who made it there and kept us in prayer.

O yes, not to forget I learnt how to play a little majong there, hehe!

Dilemma
Speaking of semester break, that, was the last uni sem break for me and my course mates. It also indicates the end is drawing near, another new beginning is about to start. Changes occurs all the time, I know. Yet, I think I engaged too much emotions and enjoyed every moment of my life so much that I did not realise. I will definitely miss these three years of uni life as a student.

When the next transition arrives, let us all begin another fresh new chapter and ask God for wisdom and be our guidance, as always. =)

By the way, try this 'sharp butt tomato' (I dont know the name, hehe!), it taste explosively delicious.
I'm so gonna hunt it again, swallow tonnes of it and cheer my messy mood up.

Good health

2009-05-18T21:17:00.003+08:00

I have been in and out the hospitals for the past 2 years.
It's such a pity to observe a few things that happened, yet learnt some lessons.

Just thought of sharing what I realised through the conversation with my mom.

"We trade our health for wealth during our youth,
then trade our wealth for health when we are old."

How pathetic.

Just a little reminder here to all my friends: If you want to live and enjoy life to the fullest, do not neglect your health =)

Need to clarify my first statement:
I am perfectly well here, no worries. The reason why I said 'I have been in and out the hopitals' is that I went visitations of people that I know who admitted to the hospitals, not due to my health medical visitiation or what-so-ever. Sorry for giving the wrong idea there. =P My bad.

The Tangle-able

2009-05-02T21:47:00.004+08:00

Did this some years back.
I miss doing art work...
what about you?

Sneaky fellow

2009-04-23T17:43:00.002+08:00

How could you?
Sneak into the kitchen and steal.

Once more I see you,
YOU WATCH OUT!

You orange white furry sneaky fellow

Cant you read?
'Alpo' is a dog food brand
Not for you obviously

Even if you cant read
There's a dog image HUGE enough to differentiate
Dont try to convince me you look like dog

Once more you appear
I will make sure you will get
April cold shower

You idiot CAT
Stole Mikko's food
RAWR!!!!

The Final Point

2009-04-16T01:17:00.003+08:00

The 14 monstrous weeks of intense assignments marathon is finally coming to an end... another 3 days to go!! But assignments are FINALLY all done =) Obviously, I'm saying this because I have just completed the last assignment!

I tell you la, I have never ever never ever felt so tense in my whole life. NEVER!!

My mind was spinning too fast at times...
then, observed a few little things I do when I needed escape.
"Wow! Did I just use 'escape'? Fuh... sounds like poet, hahaa..."

1. Blast music with my headphone is GREAT!!
2. Sing along loudly is even BETTER!!
3. Dance with the rhythm makes me melt, hahaa....
4. Facebook-checking out pictures and comments make me laugh...
5. MSN-disturb friends =P
6. Spider card game.
7. Ice cream session.
8. Jason Mraz.
9. Laugh at some silly videos.
10. Call my sis 'pig'
11. Gobble anything I can reach within seated position area.
12. Rubik's cube.
13. Check email account again and again and again...
14. Superchick. *check out their songs, awesome!*
15. Continue with my new found hobby with Jeannie, "Hunt for Scholarship!"
16. Picture the image of sushi buffet with...
17.

Too many, maybe you would like to continue...

Yawning now, going to land on my cold bed after 3 days without touching it. Again.

No more fever please

2009-04-12T23:33:00.002+08:00

I was down with fever yesterday. It was terrible.

I knew it would hit me when I sensed a button in my immune system was turned off when I was about to reach home on Friday night. Felt weak mentally and physically all of a sudden. Immediately went to bed to rest after checking and replying emails.

The next day I woke up, a very bad headache hit me. Not only did I do nothing, I slept for the whole day. Absolutely in coma on and off for more than 30 hours in around 36 hours straight down. Never have I ever felt so weak till the extend of could not even stand for 10 minutes to get something done. Too tired physically and mentally to do anything.

The weather was not exactly a good help to make me feel any better, either it was too hot or it was too cold. I dont know, maybe I was no longer in good condition to feel the actual temperature.

What a waste of time resting for so long to recover...

Then only I realise how much a patience have to bear and suffer in bed to recover from their pain and sickness...

Praise the Lord for healing me and I can continue to do my work today. =)

I was insanely hungry coz I only had two BIG tomatoes and some cereal yesterday. It's always good to be back with my appetite.

Please no more fever or what-so-ever-sickness. I have no time to waste...

Dear friends who are rushing assignments and final year project, take good care and dont fall sick. Drink more water, eat healthily and take enough daily rest.

Till then, God bless you =)

365 days No Fast Food Record

2009-04-04T23:30:00.002+08:00

This is another long gone post =P

15 January 2008 - 15 January 2009

My No Fast Food Record for A Year

Honestly, the process was tough.
For how many times did you see me sitting there in front of the a full table filled with pizzas and yet did not touch any of those? I cant believe I managed to hold my hands back from those tempting mouth drooling food.

For friends who were constantly reminded that I was trying to set a personal record and not bring me to fast food restaurant, I thank you. You all were very understanding, though I might sound silly at times.

Well then, wanna know my current diet?

After the fast food 'opening ceremony' for my stomach on the 15 January in Wendy's, I'm controlling myself for maximum only one fast food meal in a week the most.

It is super tempting at times, especially when you were unconsciously reminded that the RM6.99 promotion in Wendy's and RM5.95 promotion in McD are going on now... *arghh...*

My friends were complaining my unhealthy diet lately.
"Can you for once stop drooling over the Double Cheeseburger!!"
"Sorry, I simply cant help it! It is written all over, the newspaper, the McD RM5.95 truck that passes by me, the McD delivery motorcyclist, ... it's really not my fault, hehee..."

No worries, I'm fully in control of my diet, no worries... no worries... =)

Get Up

2009-04-03T01:10:00.004+08:00

Thank you Phoebe for this 2 songs =)

Get Up by SuperChick

Me Against The World by SuperChick

They have sing it out for me, how wonderful.

I will GET UP when I fall, even for a thousand times!

New Zealand Natural

2009-03-29T19:41:00.004+08:00

My Fattening March

Boysenberry Dream & Mint Choc Kisses

Chocolate Ecstasy & Fruits of the Forest

Lemon Lime and Passionfruit Sorbet

Choc Fudge Brownie

Junior Scoop RM6.90

Left: Regular tub RM24.90 Middle and Right: Large tub RM46.90

You do the calculation.

Total: RM128.16 (included tax)

BUT... thanks to Jensen for the cash vouchers, the Junior scoop was FREE & Regular tub is FREE also, hahaa.... Thanks Jensen!!

And the bill in the end was RM53.80, isnt it cool?

The customer service there is really good and the place is cool. =) I bet the workers there were wondering where did i get all those vouchers, hahaa...

New Zealand Natural http://www.nzn.com.my/

*Oya! U wanna eat ice cream? Come to our Utar CF PJ Easter Celebration on 8th April 3.30-5.30pm in PC block!

Jensen gets food cash vouchers through marathon, ireneC gets fatter with free food cash voucher from him, is it good? Hahaha... Nevermind, at least I'm happy =P

高

2009-03-28T21:56:00.002+08:00

不知如何我们的话题扯到高度，但我就觉得相当有意思。

友: 那天我遇见一个个子有至少190高度的帅哥。他五官出众，皮肤白里透红，帅气十足。他拥有非常丰润的双唇，让人觉得有一股想强吻他的感觉。

我: 哈哈哈！你很离谱呢！我想在这他会被强吻得机会是很低的。

（人长得高在大马就有这好处）

Freak out

2009-03-26T22:47:00.002+08:00

I screamed.
I cant recall what happened exactly.
I know I had a bad dream this morning.
A very bad dream.
It was either I was really furious or anxious.
I just cant remember now.
I apologize for giving a shock to my dear room mates.
I really dont know what caused me to scream.
Yet, I think it was really funny.
Goodness.
I freak out, I guess.

I was LICKED

2009-03-25T01:24:00.004+08:00

I was LICKED!!!

My friends and I went to a friend's place to hang out. We were warned that there's a dog belongs to the housemate when we arrived, but it does not bite. I was feeling quite excited, mainly it is because I love dogs and only cute dogs, hahaa... (yes, i'm bias, i know!)

When we reach upstair, the dog was carried and showed us. My first impression was "What an adorable dog, wish I could have one too..." *Shh!! Dun tell Mikko!*

Toby is its name.

Toby was hugged by so many people and was under the spotlight for the whole time although the initial intention of the hang out was 'majong', haha...

Toby is such adorable and tame. It wont bark or jump or run everywhere. Whenever someone hold it, it will remain calm and play along.

Well, when you see such cute doggie, how could you resist the photo shooting, right?

While I was holding the fellow close under my chin, just before my friend was able to take a shot of me and Toby, this fellow turned its head up and licked my face all over generously. =,=" I was licked all over again and again... I know, it likes me, hahaa!

Even though my friend gave me a green light to slap it when it chewed my hands and fingers, I could hardly slap it with any energy at all. Too adorable to slap, but I did warn it not to do so though.

Anyhow, it was great to hug such a tiny cute doggie in the arms once again... Yes, I do miss Mikko when he was still in the tiny size when I can hold him up and hug it in my arms. The Mikko now is simply too hugh for me to carry at all, the size of his waist is even bigger than mine, haha...

Look at him, isnt he cute?

Swenson

2009-03-20T23:22:00.003+08:00

Let the picture speaks

His Support

2009-03-15T18:49:00.008+08:00

I'm feeling extremely happy
Praise God for His faithfulness
God is good, all the time

He knows my craving
He understands my deepest fear
He sees me through all the seasons

He knows that I might have the tendency to fall
Cause I'm not strong yet
Even though I try very hard each time

He holds me tight by giving me support and love
Like the banana holding both sides of the ice cream
in the Banana Split

How wonderful =)

Am I being too harsh?

2009-03-06T01:45:00.007+08:00

Last Sunday, I sent in a feedback to Sushi Zanmai online. Told them what I encountered with my friends in their restaurant, hoped they are able to study from the reflection of a customer. Obviously, I wouldn't expect much of a respond coz feedbacks here are very commonly being ignored.

2 days later, they replied, thanked me for the piece of information and promised to study the situation.

2 days after the first reply, the person in charge of the restaurant sent an email to apologise upon the incident, also mentioned action has been carried out. Inviting my family and I to dine in there with their complimentary voucher offered. He assured every customer will be served with better service. If I would to choose to make reservation in future, he will accept.

What I want to say is that, of course I'm glad that they replied to apologise and realised the incident.

However, I would still choose not to step into the restaurant anymore in future. I always believe that the first impression make a big impact, be it good or bad. The 40 minutes plus experience seriously tested my patience with customer service. I am not a customer that crave solely on food alone, when I leave the place with the 'That's it!' unsatisfaction, that is really it.

I really do appreciate they make the effort trying to improve their services from now.

I sincerely wish you all the best in the future, Sushi Zanmai in Sunway Pyramid.

"Am I being too harsh?" The answer is 'No'.

Sushi Zanmai in Sunway Pyramid

2009-03-01T22:21:00.005+08:00

If anyone planning to visit Sushi Zanmai in Sunway Pyramid, I highly recommend you NOT to go and waste you time and money! Perhaps you can try the one in 1 Utama or The Gardens, just dont go to the one in Sunway!

A very terrible rude customer service!!

I have never seen such rude attitudes with absolutely no smile from the beginning till the end at all. The atmosphere was so uncomfortable.

There were 3 particular waiters and one waitress serving the customers in their restaurant with a very rude and unprofessional attitude. Just in case they are trying to act 'cool' with no mirror reflecting their attitudes, let me tell you how did you look like "RUDE!!"

Please!! If this is a so called 'restaurant', live up your name, if you dont mind! McDonald's serve every customer with a smile even during busy lunch hour, alright? How incomparable!

What a meal spoilt just because of the terrible customer service! Buck up, Sushi Zanmai in Sunway Pyramid!

Phohoa in Tropicana City Mall

2009-02-26T01:36:00.003+08:00

The following and coming food reviews that I'll be updating might be a little outdated. I apologize for ignoring this blog for almost 2 months. Hopefully the coming schedule allow me to have enough daily rest, am really looking forward =)

*I am a little too anxious at this late hour due to the Friday Persuasive Speech, can hardly sleep.*

I went to a Vietnamese restaurant in Tropicana City Mall near Section 17 with church friends last month - Phohoa.

A friendly and gentle environment with the delicate Vietnamese decoration, Vietnamese paintings are hanging all over. In fact, I think the paintings are pretty interesting. Check it out when you are there.

I ordered a Vermicelli Bowl of Bun Tom Ga Nuong. (no idea how to pronunce, sorry)

A friend told me that Vietnam is very famous with their coffee and bali drinks. Maybe you can try it when you have a chance to pay a visit there. =)

This is my dish! Absolutely delicious and most suitable for diners who are looking for a healthy diet dinner. Filling enough and able to satisfiy tummy that hunger for fresh crunchy nutrient-balanced meal.

For more information, check out here: www.phohoa.com

Overall: 7/10

Devotion

2009-02-09T12:02:00.006+08:00

Have you done your devotion today?

The message preached by Pastor Dr Wayne Cordeiro on Encountering God's Tranforming Word Daily was really awesome! Thank God for the message!

A few things he mentioned was simply inspiring.
1. Learning other's mistake not only save a lot of our time for not repeating the same mistake, also to gain wisdom. You will never know till you experience it. Learning other's mistake could save up your 10 years time for committing it.

There's one book to look up to... where else? B-I-B-L-E!!! There are more than enough examples for us to learn and be prepared when the time is here!

Reading Bible doesnt use our time, instead SAVE us time!

2. Musicians practice their scales everyday.
If a musician did not practice for one day, during the performance/concert, he will know.
If he/she did not practice for 2 days, the conductor will know.
If he/she did not practice for 3 days, the world will know.

What about us as Christians? Are we practicing our 'scales' daily?

3. Develop our devotion time a habit. Do it at our best time. He deserves our best!

4. Now then, bring 5 things with you for devotion time.
Bible, pen, reading plan, journal and SOAP!
[Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer]

HUNGRY for God's Words? Feed yourself!

Master of juggling

2009-01-10T03:03:00.004+08:00

Taken from artofgarth.com/category/illustration/

Perhaps there are times
when we simply cannot avoid being busy

No big deal
don't run away with fear

JUGGLE it
yes
I mean it
let's learn to juggle with JOY

Cheers

Nothing is too difficult when we have the Almighty God with us

=) Smile

New Year 2009

2009-01-08T00:20:00.005+08:00

Happy New Year 2009!!

Thank God for the wonderful retreat at Taman Pertanian on the 2nd day. It was awesome!

I dare not to have any expectation at all for the toilet, as were told it is a kinda 'ulu' area. And... it turned out to be it's-fine-without-the-glasses, haha...

Love

the interesting sharings everyone contributed,

the brain-juice-squeezing plannings everyone participated,

the discussions everyone brought up,

the meaningful 'ungame' and the exciting 'hunter & bear' game,

the super duper tiring cycling moment up & down the hills,

the many makan-ing sessions with the flies,

the refreshing water bathing moments ,

and the 'zzz...' hours accompanied by the mosquitoes...

with all of you... =)

Really appreciate all of you who were willing to come from far and near for the retreat!

Dear brothers and sisters, all of you means a lot to me.

Let's keep shining for Him and serve Him with all our might! It will be tough, but we are never and will never be alone in the battle!

'Sharing Love, Impacting Lives'

Summary

2008-12-30T14:35:00.003+08:00

Before the year 2008 ends

and this blog start growing fungus

*nah*

a Summary (hehe!)

Carolling practices

Skit & choir practices

'ahmad'

Carollings

Performance

Family trip

NS friends gathering

Full stop

Still Feeling Extremely Happy

2008-12-19T02:07:00.002+08:00

The past post I mentioned regarding I'm feeling super duper happy until now shall be revealed here and now!

Make a wild guess...

Gave up?

"I've moved out!"

*HUGE GRIN*

Yes. I am officially moved out. Again. Haha...
First year- once... Second year- again... Third year- I dont know..

Well, I really like the place where I'm currently staying. It's so much like HOME!! Awesome!!

After the breakfast early in the morning, we started cleaning. We managed to clean basically everything that we can touch on. It gave me a feeling as if we were cleaning for the sake of a festival, says Chinese New Year? haha...

Lunch was our only break and rest in between. Immediately resumed to moving our stuff over right after the short break.

I didnt pack anything at all. Not even putting anything into boxes or what-so-ever. To be honest, I left all my belongings where it has been all the while the same spot, not an inch was moved.

*HOLD IT RIGHT THERE!*

Are you wondering why now?

That's because...

"I'm moving to the opposite unit!"

o,0" 'zha dao?' haha...

All I have to do: Carry - move - arrange...

In and out of the apartment like nobody's business. At least more than 20 times.

The 13 hours of cleaning and moving was extremely exhausting. We were completely worn out. I didnt even have the appetite or bother to have dinner at all. All I wanted was a nice shower and also a good night rest. I think this can even beat the 20km marathon. I dont think I would ever wanna move again... but that's what I told myself last year June, and here I am contradicting myself, haha...

The new 'Home' is now so much organised and clean! I love this place!

Credit must be given to all my beloved house mates who were so 'semangat' to make this place so happening and an extremely wonderful new beginning for next year! Great job, everyone! I love you all! *HUGS*

And lastly,... I'm still very happy... hehe!!

Let's dance!!

2008-12-13T20:10:00.005+08:00

Just this morning, the moment I heard my super LOUD alarm clock went off, I woke up instantly without a second delayed. I was worrying sick that I couldn't get up for my morning exam paper since the night before. Well, you know... *ahem* I was waking up at late hours since a few days before, haha... Whatever~ =P

I was having a dreadful feeling that the poem 'Tembusu' will be in the paper the moment I woke up this morning. So, I went through the poem again before I set off to uni. I just can hardly believe that the poem that I dread of IS IN THE PAPER!!! AARRGHHH....!!! I can clearly recall the last time I dreamt about exam question was just the night before an exam, some years back when I was in secondary school. Can you imagine that the exact question I dreamt of actually came out? I know it sounds crazy, it's true! It happened again this morning! o,0"

Basically, I think I did my best to crap a lot in the explanations. *aiks* I hope it sounds logic enough, haha... I was joking with Shan before entering the examination hall that we shall do our best to CRAP, and I think we can manage to do so after the intensive-crap-training we had in these 2 years, haha... We had enough practice, I suppose!

Just wanna update a little about the paper I had today- Malaysian Literature.
There were altogther 4 sections in the paper: A. Short Story B. Novel C. Poem D. Drama

As I was doing Section C- Poem, the all-time-killer-section for me. Only 2 words to describe the moment when I was tortured to finish it up--> 绝望!!! (hopeless/ end of the world/ Argh!!) Really hope it turned up well, coz I did what I can to 'juice-out' my brain. Was kinda 'scolding' the poets as I was doing revision yesterday, "Why do you write so many miserable poems? You are simply torturing my life, do you realise that? Go sleep la, so free!"

Well well well, it's all OVER now!!! In a mood to SING OUT LOUD!!!
*I can only mute my voice with my mouth open wide singing out loud at the moment, pathetic right? Why? My housemates are still in exam fever, they will kill me if I ever S-O-L!! Haha... Anyway, I'm a good housemate I am, hehe.. perasan gila, haha!!*

jump... jump... jump... JUMP... JUMP!!!

Jump with me!!!

Did I just found out what my name means?

2008-12-13T00:56:00.003+08:00

Found this website and it 'interpreted' the meaning of my name...

How true? You tell me... I couldn't stop laughing till I finished.

You Are Hyper and Spirited

You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.

You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.

You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.

You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.

You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.

You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.

At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.

You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.

You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

You are very open. You communicate well, and you connect with other people easily.

You are a naturally creative person. Ideas just flow from your mind.

A true chameleon, you are many things at different points in your life. You are very adaptable.

You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out.

Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia.

Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.

You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality.

You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow.

You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily.

Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.

You are deeply philosophical and thoughtful. You tend to analyze every aspect of your life.

You are intuitive, brilliant, and quite introverted. You value your time alone.

Often times, you are grumpy with other people. You don't appreciate them trying to interfere in your affairs.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Just a thought: Is it true that a person's personality can be interpreted through just name?

Or did I just live out my name? Haha...

Lightning strike

2008-12-10T00:26:00.001+08:00

so CLOSE. so LOUD. so BRIGHT

As I lifted up my head

A bright white light striked

Just as the light fades away

Pieces of solid fell

It was just this close

Just meters away

so close. So Close. So CLOSE. SO CLOSE

There was one evening, the rain was pouring very hard, thunders and lightning were working extremely unusually hard. The lightning striked at my neighbour's house right in front of me.

Totally amazing brightness and LOUD!

Dear Bernice

2008-12-09T00:50:00.000+08:00

Dear Bernice,

You have brought me happiness, joy and laughter during my stay in Johor. Thank you so much! You are such a sunshine to everyone! I love you always! *HUGS*

From your aunt

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This wonderful chubby little girl has brought so much joy in everyone's heart. She is not the only chubby little fellow there when I was in Johor. I miss Benben, Amos, Celine, Lele, Daniel, Eric, Asher... SO MUCH!!!

Below is a conversation between Bernice and me in Mandarin.
[I have tried my best to remember everything we said]
I: Hey Bernice!
B: (looking at me shyly) *Ran off one round, came back and sit there again*
I: Where have you been?
B: 'Gai gai'. (Eng: walk walk) *Ran off one round, came back and sit there again*
I: Where were you?
B: I went to work in Kuala Lumpur! *Ran off one round, came back and sit there again*
I: Aren't you tired, running up and down? Haha...
B: Noo...hehe! Also I brought Benben (her brother) along to Kuala Lumpur.
(the conversation continued)

What a kid!
First round- 2 words.
2nd round- 1 sentence.
3rd round- 2 sentences.
4th round- Tak habis-habis "blah blah blah..." Haha!

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After the first round of warming up on the first day, she's my good friend already, muahaha!

She would tell me how she'll cook fishes the whole night, asking me what kind of flavour do i want it, yet she will definately put chillies everytime when she literally 'give' me the fish by hand, haha... Benben would imitate everything his sister does. And we repeated every single same procedure again and again...

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During the tea ceremony at another day, Bernice kept sticking to my bro, holding his hand everywhere he went. Goodness! You really should have see how a kid can be such a 'sticky kid'!

The worst thing is that when my sister introduced her the idea of trading brothers. Without even thinking more than a seconds, she agreed to trade Benben with my bro. Haha... See!! This kid is so adorable!! Her mom told her "How can you trade your one and only brother without my permission?" Haha... She doesnt seem to bother much though... o,0

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I am so glad I managed to make it to my cousin sister's wedding in Johor. So much laughter and joy during the family reunion. I miss everyone so much!! Thank God for everything!!

I had a terrific weekend! Yes I did!

Food Foundry

2008-11-27T00:33:00.003+08:00

After the lunch at My Elephant, we proceed to Food Foundry, hehe... for more dessert!!

Very interesting cakes we found, check it out!

Vanilla Mille Crepe [RM8]

Strawberry & Cream Mille Crepe [RM9]

Chocolate Mille Crepe [RM9]

Why interesting?
It's such delicious and careful baked cake.
Simply irresistible!!
Soft, fluffy and taste exactly what cake should taste like!

"Mille Crepe: 20 thin layers of French crepe layered with fresh, smooth custard-cream"

Overall: 8.5/10

No BG-8, Happy Mansion, Jalan 17/1346400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul EhsanMalaysia.
Tel: +603.7955.3885 / +603.7960.5881 Fax: +603.7960.5882

http://www.foodfoundry.us/index.htm

*Did I post too much for a day? Nyeh! Just too happy!*

My Elephant

2008-11-26T23:51:00.005+08:00

Has been planning to pay a visit to My Elephant for sometimes ever since it was opened since it's quite near =) Finally I made it with Ju, Jeannie and Megan. Yeah!!

Cozy, simple, comfortable, relax...

I ordered a set lunch, we were just in time to make our very last order before the kitchen close at 2pm sharp, hehe....

Set lunch comes with a drink, main dish and dessert. [RM8.90]

From top left clockwise: Pandan Cooler, Mango as dessert, KraChiap Cooler and Lychee fried rice.

Ju's dish-Thai Glass Noodles (if not mistaken)

Overall: 7.5/10

C-G-4 Happy Mansion, Jalan 17/13, Section 17, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Tel: +603-6156 2655 Fax: +603-6156 2657

http://www.myelephant.com.my/

Business Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Friday: Lunch (12 - 3pm) Dinner (6 - 10pm)
Saturday and Sunday: Lunch Closed, only Dinner
*P.S. last order at 9:30pm

The meal taste fine, simple yet delicious. Perhaps I'm a BIG eater, the portion seems a little too little for me, haha....

Sushi King

2008-11-26T22:29:00.005+08:00

I know, I know... Our dear Jap lecturer told us sushi here is not sushi, haha... He was kinda against us wasting money in some not up to the standard to call sushi

*ahem-sushi king-ahem*

Anyway... Sushi King was doing Salmon dishes promotion a few weeks ago...

Went out with you-know-who-you-are-la, haha... It was a great trip with you all!! *HUGS*

Just thought of posting the pictures coz it's kinda cute =)

I ordered one of the Salmon dishes, was quite good.

Sarah's Salmon...
Overall: 7/10

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By the way, the movie after the lunch, Madagascar was good! At least I laughed, hehe!!

Malaysian Literature assignment- Dream

2008-11-25T02:40:00.006+08:00

We were given this as assignment:

Critical Essay on Fiction:

Throughout history dreams have been associated with sacred revelation and prophecy. Sigmund Freud believed that every dream is a wish fulfillment. However, dreams can often mean the opposite of what they seem to mean; that is, we often see our own desires as they are often reflected (and mirror-reversed) through others.

Do you agree that dreams in Malaysian fiction in English are a fulfillment of desires/wishes or rather a reverse of them? To prove your point, discuss the use of dreams in the stories and the novels covered this semester. Give appropriate examples from the texts. [20 marks]

The moment I finished reading this question, my face turned into--> o,0? Never in life would I ever dream of getting question such as this! Never!! I was amazed, to be honest. Surprise? Yes! "Surpply!!!" haha... Such interesting topic ^__^

Did some reading including those I should have done sometimes ago, opps*

Short stories: It's All In The Dream, Haunting The Tiger, Ibrahim Something, Journey...

Novels: Green Is The Colour ( =,= till the end) & The Return (still havent finish, opps*)

Sigmund Freud's dream analysis.

Dream is fulfillment of wishes. What do you think of this statement?

After all those readings and brain storming moments, I think to some extend I have to agree to it.

From what I understand so far, there are generally 2 types of fulfillment of wishes: wish for something to happen in real life & wish for certain thing/event to be avoided. There are wishes expressed through the conscious description provided by the dreamer, however most wishes are unconsciously represented, only dream interpretation can uncover the wish. There are 3 typical anxiety dreams: embarrassment dreams of nakedness, dreams of the death of a beloved one, dreams of failing an examination.

From what I have read and analysed, there are points he mentioned were quite related to my own personal life too. Of course, I dont mean to say I agreed on everything he stated there. Everyone has a different life and thinking.

Sometimes, the mind is so powerful that it can actually interpret the hidden meaning of the dreams we had, influence our life and actions. There was once when I was a child, I had a really bad dream about the death of someone that I'm very close with. Our relationship was kinda tense sometimes. We quarrelled a lot and we both shared the same strong character-cannot afford to lose in any aspect at all, in the other word we want to be only the winner, not the loser. Yet, I can assured that we really love and care for each other, no hatred.

The moment I woke up from the dream, I knew it was from God, He wants me to learn something from it. I woke up, sat there for a very long time, thinking about the dream I just had... 'Was it just a dream? But it seems so real. Never in my life had I felt that way.' To lose someone in life forever, the feeling is aweful. All I wanted to is say I'm sorry and give a BIG hug. From that day onward, I have learnt to try my best to tolerate and to be patient in many ways. I'm not saying I'm super good in tolerating and be patient, I'm not perfect, yet I did my best to break my old records.

All I wanted to conclude here is that, the dream I had changes my life. I guess it's a fulfillment of wish in some ways because deep down in my heart, I have always hoping not to lose this person in my life or let the hatred to tear us apart.

Treasure the people you love before they close their eyes forever!

*I cant believe I've started writing this post 10 days ago and completed only today!*

Big Apple Doughnuts

2008-11-08T01:36:00.004+08:00

Are you drooling now?

Too Bad! Not for you =P

Happy Birthday Grace and Phoebe and Sarah (soon!)!!

Oww... Grace! Only if you were there...

Thanks Gabe for the doughnuts! We love the yummy doughnuts!

Btw, did I blog earlier than yours? Haha...

Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park

2008-11-05T02:30:00.002+08:00

Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park

A day trip with Carol, Yien, Vera, Sandy and Toni just before the both of them fly back to Indo. A very nice experience with the butterflies and moths in the butterfly park.

Now, you have to be quiet and patience when you enter.... just let the pictures do the talking! =)

A view from the top.

This butterfly is really pretty. We assumed that it was dead because it didnt move/care to give any respond for a very long time.

It's colour looks very similiar with its surrounding.

Some butterflies look exactly like a dried leaf. Only when you observe closer, then you will realise that it has some other parts extra =) The colour is hidden when it closes its wings. Patience is needed if you want to look at the 'hidden beauty'.

The flowers and the bottle of essence are used to attract the butterflies and moths.

More than just butterfly and moth:

A very good poser!

I love this butterfly the best! Too bad, I didnt see it alive!

It's somewhere very near to Balai Polis Bukit Aman.

Lovin' this sem

2008-10-30T23:47:00.005+08:00

I'm simply loving this short semester. Learning a new language (Japanese) and Malayisan Literature. Monday and Tuesday are the days where I learn new words, pronunciations, phrases... in Japanese. Thursday and Friday are the days when I get to read story after story.

Dear course mates who are taking Mandarin, have fun!! "bo po mo fo..." hehe... I still remember Ju mentioned this in mamak sometimes ago, which Vivien reminded me in her blog, "Wo jin nian yi shi er sui!" (she was trying to say she's 21, but said she's 12) Joker betul la Ju! Then as I was trying my Jap, I replied Ju: "Anatawa ju issai!" (means you are 21 years old) Mana tau that Ju heard 'Ju eat sai!' *sweat* Hahaha....

Basically, what do I focus these days during this short semester are just 2 things: practice my Japanese language and read stories. How can I not love this life? I have waited for this moment long enough...

FUN!!!! Yes... BUT short semester means the usual long semester 14 weeks of lessons are to be completed in 7 weeks. In other word, we have shorter time to complete our lessons. Imagine other people learn Japanese language in 14 weeks, whereas we have to learn and master the basics of a new language in 7 weeks. INTENSIVE learning I would say. However, my Japanese lecturer thinks we are progressing well so far.

I have 5 books with me now (pic above), even though we are currently in only Week 3. There are 2 books for Japanese lesson, 3 for Msian Literature. I heard there is another one coming soon. I have spent the most on books alone in this semester in fact. More books means more to spend and read!!! Aiks*

Oya! I'm back with The Return again... AGAIN!!! Hahaha... My form 5 literature. I did not finish my reading of this book even though I have sat for SPM. Pathetic right? I guess this time I cannot run away from it again, haha... *finish it, irene!*

CF is moving into a new direction. There are lots of plannings and discussions going on every now and then. Busy? Yes. Yet, we are doing all these for Him. =) I really hope we can all work together to achieve 'Sharing Love, Impacting Lives'. Let's do our best and follow the great commandments. I'm really blessed to be able to serve the Lord with all the brothers and sisters in Christ. *HUGS*

Another wonderful good news that really cheer me up since a few days ago, even until now... Can hardly get over it, everytime I think about it, my face become this --> ^______^ Will post it up probably in December, stay tune =P

Aquaria KLCC

2008-10-17T15:58:00.008+08:00

ei... where was i? underwater? nope! I was at...

Aquaria KLCC

An Ocean Of Discovery

"Aquaria KLCC is located at the Concourse level of the state-of-art, landmark development Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, ......

Throughout this adventure, visitors will be introduced to many different species of aquatic and land-bound animals. The last part of this journey showcases Aquaria KLCC's main aquatic attraction - a 90-metre underwater tunnel where visitors can enjoy an immersed experience of the rich marine life featured in the vast acrylic oceanarium above. Get 'up-close' with the Sand Tiger Sharks, watch the live & exciting fish feedings and experience the virtual aquatic explorations, only at Aquatic KLCC."

Taken from the brochure of Aquaria KLCC.

Went there last month after the final exam with some CG members and friends. Thanks Gabe for bringing us all there. *Elie, Carol, Ervinna, Sarah, Alvin... wish u all were there also!* It was really interesting. Unlike the one in Langkawi. You get to see Pirahna, Bamboo Shark, Starfish, small fish, HUGE fish, ... ... all sort of weird fish also... =P

Experience the Starfish with your own hand is totally another different story, they are just beauties... really!! *thanks spongebob for holding it =P*

I forgot what is the name for this... but all I can remember is that the surface is hard and a little furry...

Bamboo Shark!! Absolutely adorable!! They are so tame and even let everyone to touch them without showing any objection. Basically, they dont really bother to move either, haha...

Erm... I have absolutely no idea what this thing is, it was there on the glass for more than 20 minutes without movement at all, haha...

A HUGE glass with lots of fishes inside...

The 90 metres underwater tunnel. Perhaps they should consider setting seats on the conveyor belt in order for the visitors to rest while enjoying. =)

Opening Hours:

Open daily from 11am- 8pm (Including weekends, school & public holidays)

Last admission at 7pm

Admission Fees:

Adult RM38 (with MyKad RM28) (with Student card RM20) (60 years & above RM18)

Child RM26 (with MyKad RM22) (under the age of 3 - FREE)

Aquaria KLCC
Concourse Level, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 KL, Malaysia.
Tel: 603 2333 1888 Fax: 603 2380 0069 http://www.klaquaria.com/

Z014: Kissaten

2008-09-26T20:16:00.008+08:00

Featuring a cafe in Jaya One this time. A great experience with the wonderful friendly service from the bos and the waiters there. From introducing the varieties of dishes to asking feedbacks from the customers. This is what a good cafe/restaurant should do in order to improve the quality of food and services provided.

I read it from somwhere, Kissaten means a type of Japanese coffee house.

For more information, click here --> http://www.kissaten-means-cafe.blogspot.com/

Their lovely well organised menu.

Part of the cafe. Simple and comfortable.

Ice Honey Lemon (RM5.90)

Miso Tonkotsu Ramen (RM16.90)

Some of the dishes we ordered. =)

Cheese cake. A surprise birthday celebration for a friend. =)

Banana Cheese Cake (free) Thanks Kissaten!

Perhaps I wouldn't say all the dishes are super awesome, but credit must be given to the wonderful customer service. One thing about the cakes- cheese cake is not cheesy enough for me and my friends, I always felt that the taste of cheese should taste more than the flour instaed. What do you think?

Overall: 6.5/10
*will edit the names when i get back pj. sorry!

Cuckoo Celebration

2008-09-16T12:15:00.016+08:00

Another year looking up at the same moon, thinking of the years spent together happily celebrating Mooncake Festival. How lovely!

李白诗:
床前明月光，
疑是地上霜。
举头望明月，
低头思故乡。

Celebrating Mooncake Festival here is not that bad after all. We had mooncakes, biscuits, candles, torch lights and no lanterns, haha... Initially, we were playing the candles by making those candles stand in some odd shapes and chinese words. Later, someone saw a group of people celebrating at the roof of a car park building somewhere nearby (note: the red circled picture below). Then, trying very hard to grab attention from them by flashing torch lights and 'ying guang bang' just wanted to say "HELLLOO poeple at the other side of the hilltop!!!" *sweat* Anyway, no idea whether they actually realised our cuckoo greetings from the other building. We only saw twice they flashed red light. Heehee...

That day's celebration was not enough to wear off our energy. Once again, gathered some 'forces' to play a super duper tiring game the next day. We lit candles at the balcony, one by one blow off the candles in sequence using the thin straw. Whoever fails to blow off the particular candle will have to finish one of the almost-due-date-biscuits-stock belong to 'someone'. Mind you, it is not easy at all especially when we put the candles further than the first round (note: first round-left pic; second round-right pic). A few times, I nearly ran out of breath trying to blow off the furthest candle. Haahaa...

Well, that was how I celebrated this year Mooncake Festival. Had too much of mooncakes since 2 weeks ago during study week. BRruuupP!! Thanks pals, for willing go mad with me with some cuckoo games, haha... Not bad at all =)

The Only Princess

2008-09-09T21:01:00.004+08:00

Finally! A chance to experience 'the only princess' at home... nyeh nyeh nyeh....

My dear brother and sisters, if you happened to read this post, please do not be jealous, your time will come. *wink*

Went home during the study week. So happened that my DEAR younger siblings went for a trip together on the second day I reached home, also my elder sibling was not around. *BRrooaaAD GRIN* Of course, left di mi me and mikko at home!!!

I have not been spending time alone with my parents for a long time. During the period of time, not only I got all the attention I want *GRIN AGAIN*, basically I follow them everywhere they go and joined every single moment together. I even get to choose what I want to eat and I get to finish all the food in the end... MUAHAHA!!! It was altogether lovely! LOVELY!!! **HUG DI & MI**

We had breakfast, lunch, tea time, dinner and supper together.
We watched movie together.
We went to visit my grands together.
We chatted and laughed together.
We went shopping together.
We cleaned the house together......
(Just me and my parents)

Obviously I dont mean that it's less fun to spend time with my siblings together with my parents. But the feeling was kind of different. Maybe I was just being a little greedy and nasty. I dont know, perhaps I just missed them too much!!

I have always enjoy the time where my family members are finally gathered at home. I treasured those moments, seriously! Somehow it is getting harder to gather everyone at home these lately. Different schedule, different holidays, different responsibilties... even though the distant between us become shorter compared to the previous one. One of the reason why I always longed for Christmas and Chinese New Year.

Anyway, being the only princess at home for 3 days 2 nights was fun! =P

Vroom

2008-09-07T02:54:00.000+08:00

It has been raining everyday in PJ. I was trapped in rain almost every time I go out =,=". Even my house mates laughed at me, "Wei! Every time I go out with you, definately it will rain! Yer..." Haha... Today is the worst. Went out in the morning and came back almost all soaked. Then later in the evening, went out for dinner again, came back soaked AGAIN!!

It ended up with: more clothes to wash, shoes never seems to have a dry day to survive, clothes can hardly dry, feeling colder every night, BUT still wont stop me from going out, haha...

When we were on the way back this evening, 9 of us under 5 umbrellas... Had fun in the rain. At the begining, we were walking in a line. Someone cut queue all of a sudden. Then we followed. Haih! Typical 'kia su', haha...

"Woi! Bmmp... Move to the left la... so slow!!"
"Ikut kiri jika tidak memotong.."
"Wei! Cut queue..."
"VRRROooooommmmMM!!!!!"
"Mat rempet... mat rempet... VrrrooommmmMM!!!"

Despite of the heavy rain, we literary 'raced' back to our place. *Sweat!!* It was really fast, gila!! Hahaha.... I just couldn't stop myself from kacau-ing the 'other racers' on the road by making the sound "VRrromm VrrromM!!" haha...

Sometimes, it is really good to have crazy fun once in a while. Welcome to my world!