It Has Been A Long Journey.... But There Is More

My final words... maybe

2007-03-12T09:36:00.000-07:00

Hi guys, I have decided that i will not continue this blog anymore... I think.. I really do not have the time to maintain one anymore. Thus as my final words on this site, I say thank you to all that have read it.

PS: I may resurrect this site someday, but for the moment I will not be updating it anymore (as if I have for the last 6 months or so)...

Busy busy busy

2006-12-14T17:23:00.000-08:00

This will be another quick post cuz i got to run of to film some ppl playing badminton....
Again, no pics this time too.

I have not updated this place for like 2 weeks. And this time I have a reason for that. I have exams... Talking about exams, sigh... I have 5 papers to take. 1 was horrible, 2 was slaughter, 1 was too easy (and that is bad), and the last one was just ok (uni life ain't as easy as it seemed).

Ok lets go on to post exams when life starts anew. When back to KL on the 6th which was last Wednesday. Spent most of my days lounging around watching tv. On friday, I wanted to get my passport renewed. So I stood in line waiting and waiting with the assumption that once I get my application submitted, I could get my passport back within 2 hours. (if u read The Star, it did state that renewal can be done within 2 hours now). Not trusting them however, I went to check at the counter and sure enough the guy there said that it will only be done in like 24 hours. (cannot trust articles in the newspaper praising the efficiency of our government service) So in the end, I didnt get anything done cuz I was suppose to come back on monday and monday is a public holiday in selangor. Anyway, for u guys who needs to renew your passport, I suggest doing it before your 21st birthday and bring along your unversity offer letter and if u got one, your acceptance letter. Why? Cuz u will get a 50% discount on your passport. So the other RM150 u can spend on your shopping spree...

And now, I am back in the hall, doing hall stuff. Currently building the sets for my hall's production. Cheeks, me and another girl, Ming Jie (spelling could be wrong) is building a mini bar and a medicine cabinet. ( If u think that is an easy job, think again. Haha. We spent half a day getting our angles for the wood right so that we could fit them together). I am also busy filming sports trainings for the IHG (inter hall games) opening video. Which is what I am suppose to do now and I am late.

Life now is kinda monotonous. It starts in the morning at around 9.30am. Work work work all day till almost 11pm. Go back to the room feeling freaking tired. Some surfing and chatting. Then plomp on the bed before waking up the next morning to repeat the cycle.

Now I really got to run...

Another week has passed

2006-11-04T19:34:00.000-08:00

Its been another period of silence before this post. About the photos, I m just too lazy to even transfer it to my com yet, much less upload it.

I juz had a test yesterday morning. Yep, it is on a Sat. Freaking spoil my weekend!! AND WORST, I think I may have screwed it... Hopefully not...*keeping fingers crossed*

The past 1 week have juz been the built up to the test. Trying to study everyday but end up watching Bleach all over again or going here and there and doing everything else.

Oh btw,

Happy Birthday ERLIN!!

Went to her birthday BBQ yesterday night. Meet some of the NTU peeps there, oh and not forgetting SMU too. After BBQ we went to fong seng to have supper...

Other than that, I got in to RAG comm. Its a holiday committee, stretching over the 3 months holiday. Guess i won't be going back home for that holiday..

Hmm, I have no idea what else to say. Let me just tell u about last friday. One of my most happiest moments in hall. Why? Cuz I got to do something I really like. Cooking. I cooked for almost the entire block E. It was the junior treat senior thing. And I was made to cook. Which was kinda what I hope. Haha. Anyway, we [me n some other eekers (thats what we call ourselves from block E of sheares hall)] made potato and egg salad/mash, fruit salad, popcorn chicken, chicken and celery sandwich (dun get put of by the celery, it really taste good in this combination) and baked pasta. Oh gosh, I am feeling hungry juz recalling it. Dun wanna talk about this anymore. Anyone out there who wants to eat my cooking, come find me k.:)

OK.. this is getting drageeeeeee... I will end here. Some photos would help I guess.

I love thursdays and fridays

2006-10-25T23:18:00.000-07:00

As the title have suggested, this is what i m gonna talk about.

Why do I love Thursdays and Fridays?

Cuz its the 2 days where I m almost free. Almost no classes to attend. Only a 2 hour lecture on thursday. Nothing on friday. Not much school work except to prepare for next week.

yet... I am still not free. Hall activities are demanding... You wouldn't know unless you are staying here. Have to do this and that. Prepare this and that. Go for this and that.

But yet again... without all this, life would be sooooo boring... come back from lessons... and sleep...

Which comes back to the question of why I love thursdays and fridays when it is still filled with work, work and more work...??

I guess I just like all these activities.. I find it fun.. I find it worthwhile to have them.. I find that anyone who doesn't have a chance to do this will not have a complete university experience.

Disclaimer: This post is considered to be words without substance. Anything said in this post is purely from the personal feelings of the writer and should not be taken seriously. This post is written on a Thursday which explains the wonderful mood of the writer.

What has Singapore done to me??

2006-10-23T14:15:00.000-07:00

Its been a long time... A very very very very very very long time.
To those of you who still read my blog.. (I don't think there is any left).. I am deeply deeply sorry.

I this long absence, many things had occured. Not juz Thaksin and Mahathir, but many other things.

In this time:

I got into Common Engineering in NUS,
Sheares Hall is my new home away from home,
Orientation came and went,
I got used to Singapore life again,
I turned from teacher back to a student,
I got into 5 committees in and outside the hall (which explains why I am so busy),
I made new friends,
Lost contact with some,
Some friendships were renewed,
Some friendships were forgotten,
Some people made me angry,
Some people irritated me,
Some people made me happy,
Some people touched my heart,
I miss many people,
I had to part with many too,
I had lots of lectures and tutorials,
I dropped a module out of pure hate for the lecturer,
I cooked some nice supper for the people I like,
I went mamak-ing and supper-ing for many many nights,
I grown fatter and rounder,
I had my first test in 8 months,
I had my second and third and fourth test in 8 months,
I visited and bunked over at NTU,
I went back to Malaysia once,
I watched 3 movies in total,
I discovered many new places to visit,
I had a new haircut,
Buaya week (a hall event) came and went,
Mooncake Festival came and went,
Deepavali came and went,
Hari Raya is here,

And most important of all...

I started blogging again!!!

PS: A special thanks to the person who encouraged me to blog again

Similarities?

2006-08-24T06:55:00.000-07:00

All day staring at the ceiling

Making friends with shadows on my wall

All night hearing voices telling me

That I should get some sleep

Because tomorrow might be good for something



Hold on

Feeling like I'm headed for a breakdown

And I don't know why



But I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell

I know right now you can't tell

But stay awhile and maybe then you'll see

A different side of me

I'm not crazy, I'm just a little impaired

I know right now you don't care

But soon enough you're gonna think of me

And how I used to be...me



I'm talking to myself in public

Dodging glances on the train

And I know, I know they've all been talking about me

I can hear them whisper

And it makes me think there must be something wrong with me

Out of all the hours thinking

Somehow I've lost my mind



But I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell

I know right now you can't tell

But stay awhile and maybe then you'll see

A different side of me

I'm not crazy, I'm just a little impaired

I know right now you don't care

But soon enough you're gonna think of me

And how I used to be



I've been talking in my sleep

Pretty soon they'll come to get me

Yeah, they're taking me away

Matchbox Twenty - Unwell

Uni Life

2006-08-12T12:07:00.000-07:00

Wow...
Its been such a long time since the last post. I wonder if there is anyone reading this anymore...

The last 2 weeks was one of the most tiring 2 weeks ever in my life. I checked into Sheares Hall exactly 2 weeks ago. Helped out in rag most of the time in the days before the hall orientation. It was like working on contact glue and cutting stuff till 3pm in the morning. Not much complains though cuz I got to meet new friends.

Orientation started on Thursday night after my matriculation. It was very very very tiring. Waking up at 7am and going to bed most of the time at 3am. Yup, 4 hours of sleep for 5 days in a row. The orientation was jam packed with lots of activities. We had war games, beach games, etc... The result of all these is a very tired and sunburned body.

On tuesday, it was flag day. We went round selling flags. I also went to get my Student Pass done. After waiting like forever in a queue to get a number, then submitting my application, then waiting to collect my pass, the officer there told me that NUS had forgotten to stamp the date for which the pass should expire. I was told to get it stamped and return another day.. this incident really pissed me off...

Wednesday was Singapore National Day. I spent most of my time with CK, Brit, Tiang Lim and Karthik at Orchard. Then we went back to Kallang to watch the fireworks display (which only lasted like 3 minutes). Along the way, we made a visit to Dunman High Hostel. That place has been renovated...!!! Why must they do it after I leave!!! Anyway, now the canteen area has been airconditioned. And the signing in system is now electronic. You just need to tap your card there. So easy compared to what we had to do last time. Access to the common rooms like the music room is also by tapping the card...

Thursday and Friday was spent helping rag. Rag day is on Saturday. I was helping out in the materials department. It was a rush to finish the float in time. Later on I helped out in the Logistics section, in charge of pushing one of the props. Yet, after all the hardwork the entire hall had put into rag, we didn't win any prize. So sad...

This post was posted after I came back from MOS at 3am. This concludes my super tiring first 2 weeks of uni life.

A new dawn is approching

2006-07-27T18:58:00.000-07:00

Phang left yesterday. He was staying over for a few days. After he left, I suddenly realised I only got 2 more days to pack!! And I haven't started yet.

My heart feels heavy now. It is very funny. On the one hand, you are so excited to go to uni. You have waited so long for this time. On the other, it is so difficult to part with your present life. Not only that, u are leaving your loved ones behind. In the mids of all the confusing signals from your heart, I juz feel like i wanna sleep and forget about everything. But that wouldn't help much cuz i would still need to wake up and pack!!

For everything there is a season,
And a time for every matter under heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die;
A time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal;
A time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh;
A time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to seek, and a time to lose;
A time to keep, and a time to throw away;
A time to tear, and a time to sew;
A time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
A time to love, and a time to hate,
A time for war, and a time for peace.

Ecclesiastes

Life Must Go On!!!

The long lost people...

2006-07-23T08:50:00.000-07:00

I just got back today from Penang. The bus trip back was long and tiring. Somemore when I reach KL, we got stuck in a jam for an hour. It took 45 minutes for the bus to move from the front of Pudu Jail to Puduraya. WTF.

Two weeks in food haven really is enjoyable. At first I was thinking of starting another food post. But I guess I wouldn't cuz i didn't take any pictures. Besides eating, there were other activities too (wat u think, i go there eat then sleep onli ah). Like tha yam cha session with my fellow ex-Frees(from PFS).

Place: McDonalds Greenlane
Time: Way past bedtime...

So our little chit chatting session lasted till early morning. Its kinda difficult to have this session. With everyone going their own ways in different places at the same time. Luckilly this time, some of us were back in Penang (most of the time I go back to Penang, there is no one to meet up with).

From the left, me, Khoon Yu, Ryan, Tng Chang, and Sidney. One is in the US doing actuarial science, the other tree is doing medicine, one in ireland, one in imu and another is uncertain. and of course there is one doing engineering in singapore. Its the last yamcha session for this year wif these guys (probable wondering why no girls, well pfs is an all-boy school until form 5). Until next year...

Also, me and ryan went to watch Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. The movie was great... lots of action, very funny... until the end when the movie hung... Its like a computer it hangs. The storyline juz stop right there. Not satisfied la after watching it. But as usual, Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) still looks himself, with all the stupid things he does.

This coming few days will be busy.. lots of packing to do... Haven't started packing anything yet until now. For those going to NTU, good luck to u. Hope to see all sometime... Those going to NUS or is already there.. c u soon!!

Something funny anyone?

2006-07-17T10:00:00.000-07:00

Here are some jokes i found damn funny. Sorry to those who have heard it before. Cheerio.

Joke no 1...

It's just before the England v Brazil match. Ronaldinho goes into the
Brazilian changing room to find all his teammates looking a bit glum.

What's up?" he asks."Well, we're having trouble getting motivated for
this game. We know it's important but it's only England. They're
sh*te
and we can't be bothered.

Ronaldinho looks at them and says, "Well, I reckon I can beat them by
myself... you lads go down the pub."

So Ronaldinho goes out to play England by himself and the rest of the
Brazilian team go off for a few jars.

After a few pints they wonder how the game is going, so they get the
landlord to put the teletext on. A big cheer goes up as the screen
reads

"Brazil 1 - England 0 (Ronaldinho 10 minutes)". He is beating England
all by himself!

A few pints later and the game is forgotten until someone remembers,
"It must be full time now, let's see how he got on." They put the
teletext
on.

"Result from the Stadium 'Brazil 1 (Ronaldinho 10 minutes) - England
1 (Lampard 89 minutes)."

They can't believe it, he has single-handedly got a draw against
England!!

They rush back to the Stadium to congratulate Ronaldinho. They find
him in the dressing room, still in his gear, sitting with his head in his
hands.

He refuses to look at them. "I've let you down, I've let you down."

"Don't be daft, you got a draw against England, all by yourself. And
they only scored at the very, very end!" "No, no, I have, I've let
you down...I got sent off after 12 minutes....!!"

Joke no 2...

The Australian Poetry Competition had come down to two finalists; a
university graduate and an old aboriginal.
They were given a word, then allowed two minutes to study the word and come
up with a poem that contained the word.
The word they were given was "TIMBUKTU". First to recite his poem was the
university graduate. He stepped to the microphone and said:

"Slowly across the desert sand

Trekked a lonely caravan

Men on camels two by two

Destination - Timbuktu."

The crowd went crazy!

No way could the old aboriginal top that they thought. But the old
aboriginal calmly made his way to the microphone and recited:

"Me and Tim a hunting' went

Met three whores in a pop up tent

They was three, and we was two

So I bucked one, and Timbuktu."

The old aboriginal won.

Joke no 3...

A mother was very concerned that her middle-aged son haven't shown the
slighted indication of getting married. So one day she called her son to her
house. The son came home from work, grudgingly.

Upon arriving, he found out that his mother had gathered a few beautiful
ladies at the house for him to choose whose to be his future bride.

The first one was a well-endowned telephonist-via-receptionist. he
immidiately rejected " Aiyaa... mother, when they answer telephone one, they
always say.... HOLD ON, HOLD ON........."

The second nominee was a leggy secretary. This was rejected also"Aiyaa...
mother, this one aaa..., when taking down short hand notes from her boss,
always say..SLOW DOWN, SLOW DOWN...."

By this time, the mother is nearing frustation. She called a sweet, but
plain-looking teacher. The son suddenly agreed!! The mother was surprised...
"Why this one? The previous two were a lot more better looking!" He replies
" Teachers aaa.... while teaching, always say to their pupils...REPEAT,
REPEAT AGAIN...SOME MORE, SOME MORE....!"

Her youngest son, who is 10 years old, was listening quietly all this while
at the other end of the room. Suddenly, he shouted "Brader aaa.....female
bus conductor more better laa....they always say..NAIK CEPAT, NAIK CEPAT...
MASUK LAGI DALAM, BELAKANG KOSONG!"

Hope u all enjoyed it...

New look

2006-07-09T09:16:00.000-07:00

I was bored last night and decided that my blog needs some touch up. So... here it is. A new face lift. What do you think of it? Very blue...

Anyway, I will be going to Penang tomorrow, or I could say today... And as usual, my trip there would involve food, more food and even more food. Staying up late tonight to watch the finals. Italy versus France. I hope Italy wins. All out for Italy!!!

Memory hunt

2006-07-08T08:07:00.000-07:00

Went around looking for RAMs for my mom's laptop yesterday and the day before. Its so difficult to upgrade her computer. Her com is 5 years old and need some very old and expensive memory. So I went to lowyat with Wei Lim and Phang to go find some. After looking at some places, we did find a shop that sells the chip. So I went in, bargained abit and got at 256mb ram for RM280. Sooo expensive... Went home happily with the tought that i got the work done already. And when I tried to install it into the laptop, that freakin machine rejected it. I was like very pissed off... So the next day, which was yesterday, I had to lug the entire laptop all the way to lowyat for the technician to see. And it was raining cats and dogs.. (Weilim suppose to come with me but got turn back cuz of the rain) As it turns out, the computer rejected all 256mb ram given to it. #$%&#!!. In the end, I had to get a 512mb ram costing RM450. (Which freakin computer rejects 256mb ram but accepts a 512mb one!!!!) Not only that, the laptops speed didnt increase much after the upgrade. Waste my time only..!! But, as a treat to myself, I went for some Jap food later... It didnt end that bad after all...

Genting!!!

2006-07-07T09:11:00.000-07:00

The much anticipated trip is here. I was looking forward to the trip for a long long time.

Those on the trip:

Karthik
Chun Kiang
Phang (Yuen Hoong)
Leong Hui
Eng Hooi
Chee Kiang
Kai Lin
Yuen Leng
Britney (Choong Yoon)
Fui Chin
Wei Lim
Chek Lee
Yat Sau
Me

Pretty long list… like in Dunman all over again.
Brit booked 4 rooms for all of us. So the girls get a room for themselves while the guys got the rest of the rooms.

Day 1

Met at KL Sentral at 1030 hours. Some (Charlie) have been waiting since 7 am. The Genting skyway was down so we took the express bus all the way up. Our hotel is at First World. After checking in, we rested for awhile, played charades, took our bath and went down for dinner.

KL Sentral

KFC@Sentral

Waiting to check-in

Charades

Our first dinner in Genting is at Pizza Hut. The place is full of people although it was off-peak season. Waited for quite sometime for the table to be set. Well, it is difficult to get a table for fourteen.

This is what happens when your stomach is empty and you have nothing to do!!

Finally dinner is served...

After dinner, we had a show to catch. It was Mysteria, an illusion cum acrobatics show with lots and lots of dancing. So much dancing that after some time, it felt boring (my opinion only).

We when for a walk around the area to soak in the cool air. In fact, we had a long walk all over Genting. So long until we found a new place for supper. Its Genting’s own mamak stall, a well kept secret know mainly by the staff only. It must be one of the cheapest place to get food here. A big thanks to the security guard who gave us the directions.

Wash and blow!!

Keep it coming!!!

Sleep my child..

Hey, I can fit in here!!

Then it was back to the rooms for the night. Some decided it was rest time, while others continued chatting until the wee hours of the morning.

No No, I am not drunk yet

Day 2

For Charlie and me, Day 2 started of with a buffet breakfast at the First World Café. For the others, it started of a few hours later. Today is the day for the theme parks..!! We went for all sorts of rides. A memorable one is the ‘tea cup’. Those on it will understand…

Tiring... but what a relief from that tea cup!!

Group photo...

Played on until the evening. Later on, a few of us (Phang, Weil Lim, Karthik, Charlie, Chun Kiang and me) decided to go to the arcade, while the rest when for karaoke. We met at the room after that for some Chor Tai Tee while waiting for the football match between Italy and Germany to begin.

Day 3

The last day started of quite late. Our first stop today is the Flying Coaster. Then we decided to have an early lunch. Then we went for bowling at Genting Bowl. Lastly, we went to the bus station to get our ride back to sentral. Karthik and Yat Sau waited for theirs to Ipoh while Chun Kiang waited for his to JB.

Flying Coaster...!!!

Genting Bowl

Waiting for the bus at the hotel lobby (playing chor tai tee)

What a wonderful 3 days and 2 nights. We should do it more often…. But after all that, we still need to part. And I must say, parting is painful...

Italy...

2006-07-06T05:24:00.000-07:00

This post is a week late...

Devastated when Brazil lost. How can they lose? They are not suppose to lose.

*Emoing in one corner*

Anyway, since Brazil is not in anymore, I have decided to switch my loyalties to Italy.

GO ITALY!!!!!

Blog Post 36

2006-06-22T08:46:00.000-07:00

Currently reading: The Chronicels Of Narnia by C S Lewis

I am in a mood for reading. I wanna go to MPH, sit there the whole day and read. If I have the means, I want to buy tons and tons of books, built a library with a Starbucks inside, and read forever. This mood will pass after sometime.

I can't believe it... Uni is starting in a month and a bit more. 6 months have already passed. And I wonder if I have been using all my time for something useful or have I been wasting it all away.

I certainly need a break. My brains are getting fried. The part of the post above is a tastement to this fact. I will be resigning from my job at the end of this month. Finally some rest...

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2006-06-18T07:30:00.000-07:00

Today is Father's Day. Did you do anything for your dad?

I want money
I am looking for money
Why isn't money looking for me?
Where has all the money gone
Money money where are you?
Could you imagine the world without money
My head is going money money money
Why wouldn't Bill Gates give me some money
Wait, is money really that important?
Don't you think happiness is more important?

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Of course not
Imagine having all the money in the world
Wouldn't you be happy?
Money breeds happiness

The writer cannot be held responsible for any tragedy that occurs because of his comments

Back to work

2006-06-11T04:50:00.000-07:00

Today is the last day of the school holidays...

After 2 weeks of relaxation and refreshments (food), I am ready to go.

The World Cup fever is on (although I am not an ardent fan of football, who could miss the excitement).

And who do I support??

BRAZIL

GO BRAZIL!!!!

I am in Penang

2006-06-03T07:17:00.000-07:00

Its been somewhile again. I am not neglecting this blog if u are thinking of that. Neither am I too lazy to post. Actually its just because I am stuck with slow internet access and I couldnt get into blogspot.

Anyway, here I am in Penang. Yup, back in my hometown. Enjoying and pampering myself with its wonderful and delightful spread of food. Guess you would know what my main activity is over here without me describing it. Oh, and before I forget...

Announcement:
Genting trip...
Anyone interested in the upcoming trip to genting, please email me or leave a comment. For more information, please ask Karthik.

Back to me. Well there is nothing much happening. But its great to take a break from work, sit down and watch TV all day and enjoy what I enjoy the most.... EATING... I wonder how many kgs I would gain after all this...

This post is just another post

2006-05-28T01:25:00.000-07:00

Its been a week since i posted.. so what have i been up too...

Since last sunday... nothing... until last friday that is..

Last friday was a memorable day... my first and probable last teachers day as a teacher. Believe it or not, I actually got presents from my students. Quite a number too. hehe. I finally knew what it feels like to be a teacher during teachers day. U get to visit many many many classes and enjoy the class party. Hehe. Anyway my 'rich' school also had a sit-down dinner at the Eastin Hotel. Not bad eh... And i got a slow cooker as a door gift... (might be useful in uni)

Moving on to Saturday. Went out to watch X Men 3 with Wei Lim, Brit, Ken Yee and Nick. Its quite a nice movie. Lots of special effects. I will not say more about it cuz i might spoil ur fun. Later, went to IKEA with my parents to get some shelves. My house is getting so full of stuff now..

And finally today, spent most of the day rearranging the furniture and and building the bookshelves.

N i wanna congratulate Taylor Hicks for winning the American Idol 5.. (if he ever reads this)

2006-05-19T06:20:00.000-07:00

What a difference a day makes
Twenty-four little hours
Brought the sun and the flowers
Where there used to be rain

Its been awhile since I added anything here. Well, what do u post when u have nothing to say? My life just revolve around the same things these days. Wake up everyday.. go to work.. come home from work.. sit in front of the laptop.. sleep.. eat.. watch tv.. check who is online.. eat.. watch more tv.. sleep..

Wesak

2006-05-14T03:34:00.000-07:00

The Wesak day weekend has passed. Now I don’t want to go back to work. Anyway, I was very busy during Wesak day. I volunteered to help out at the Maha Vihara Temple at Brickfields selling stuff for the Buddhist Institute of Sunday Dharma School. Yup, I am a member of that institution. Anyway, I started volunteering on the eve of Wesak, helping to set up the stall and also start selling candles. During Wesak day itself, I was helping to sell balloons. Yep, BALLOONS. Sometimes community work could be fun and you could have an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

NTU reply

2006-05-08T07:46:00.000-07:00

I just found out that NTU also offered me a place. I got Biological Sciences. I had to go to the Joint Acceptance website to find out...!! wonder what happened to the letter. Maybe it dropped into Selat Tebrau. Maybe the letters are sent out in batches. That doesn't matter. All that matters is that I got another offer..

010203040506

2006-05-07T07:27:00.000-07:00

Adrian came down to KL last Tuesday. So on Wednesday, we met up with him. Again, our experienced driver, CK, picked us (the LDP ppl, Fui chin, kailin and me) up. We were headed for Midvalley. Met Adrian outside My KTV (dunno why he choose that place to meet), then proceeded down to Chilis for dinner (yum yum!!)

We ordered our drinks and chatted while waiting for Brit to appear. He was late because of the rain. After waiting for awhile, we decided to order first and hope he would be here before the food comes. Then the food came, and he is still not here. So we started eating slowly… until finally he arrived.

We talked on.. and on.. and on.. and on.. until we came to the point on decided where to go next. And again, the same scenario happens (proving my theory to some extent {read the entry 3 post before this}) Where to go next…??

Then we realised that 010203040506 was just 4 hours away and decided to celebrate it. But what to do in the mean time?

After some discussion between Kailin and CK (they kept us in the dark at that time), they decided to bring us to some place. We all packed into CK’s car and drove of towards Hartamas. We went to the ‘high class’ mamak there and ordered drinks. I also tried my first shisha, strawberry flavored.

Anyway, we chatted on until our drinks were gone and the shisha ran dry. Then we went lala (ah lian) hunting for Adrian. (don’t get me wrong, he just wanted to see one). After finding no lalas around, we went off to Bangkok Jazz at Chulan Square for more drinks and to celebrate 010203040506…

By the way 010203040506 stands for 01:02:03 am on the 4^th of May, 2006.

For pics.. please visit Brit's blog

End of post

Finally

2006-05-05T00:10:00.000-07:00

After days of seeing Application processing, I finally see something else different when I loged on today,

I see:

Application status

The general stages for the application status are
Application received --> Application processing --> Outcome of application

You have been offered Engineering (NUS) in academic year 2006 - 2007.
The details of the offer will be stated in the offer letter.
Your letter of offer was sent on 04-May-2006.
Please reply at the Joint acceptance website by 05-Jun-2006.

YIPEE!! I am finally going to NUS
After all the sleepless nights spent worrying if I will ever get in and listening to others who already got their offers.

maybe the 010203040506 thing did help....

Read on if u are bored!!

2006-05-01T07:30:00.000-07:00

This is what u get when u are bored and surfing around. Enjoy
Click here
For the lyrics click here
Thanks to Yi Hao for the link...

Kellie is out!!

2006-04-27T07:04:00.000-07:00

Yay!! She is out, finally. She should have been out a long time ago. Instead, contestants like Ace, were booted out earlier when they are all much better then her. I sound very biased. But if you listen to her sing, she sounds terrible.

Paris, on the other hand, does not deserve to be in the bottom two. She has such a powerful voice. Just blame Americans for their prejudices and racism.

Scholars Reunion @ Midvalley

2006-04-26T07:33:00.000-07:00

Finally, a reunion. After 4 months, those in KL (and its surrounding areas) finally decided to have a get together.

Attendance:
Those present
Choong Yoon aka Britney
Chee Kiang aka DJCK or Cheeks or …
Fui Chin
Kai Lin
Eng Hooi
Leong Hui
Me

Those absent
Wei Lim (too busy... lame excuse)
Edwin (was only in the vicinity)
Adai
Yen Roo
Ying Herng (away in Singapore)
Ken Yee (not contactable)
Bheena
Sze May

We were suppose to meet at Midvalley at 12.30 pm. But, being typical Malaysian, no one was there yet (except Eng Hooi who was doing her shopping there since 11.30). At 12.35, there was no one. At 12.40, there was still no one… By that time, I had walked through the entire complex already. Kidding. At 12.45, I met Eng Hooi outside Royal Sporting House. We waited there for awhile before CK and Brit came up on the escalator. We waited for awhile more and Leong Hui joined us (now it sounds kinda boring). And then the dilemma began…

WHERE TO GO FOR LUNCH..?????

I must say, whenever we go out as a group, this problem will occur. Then we would start saying ‘u decide’. Then the other person would also say ‘u decide’ and this would continue on and on and on…

Anyway (diverted a bit), we settled on Secret Recipe for lunch. (This time I am not going into what all of us ate. I didn’t even take any photos of the food!)

We got a table that fit seven, barely. Then Fui Chin and Kai Lin joined us.

After we had had our fill and our tummies are satisfies, we chatted a bit more before going on to the next dilemma…

WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO NOW..?????

At first we wanted to watch a movie. So we made our way up to the cinema. But there wasn’t any movie which we all could agree on. Then, after having another conference, all of us decided to go karaokeing. Made our way up to My KTV at the 3^rd floor behind the food court. Then, after checking ourselves in, we did what we were there to do, we sang (duhh!!!).

This is what happens when you do not wish to leave the place. U pose for photos...

And more photos...

And even more photos...

We sang like for 3 hours and when the time was up, fui chin and kai lin refused to leave. So we took a few pics, sang the TJ anthem and still refuse to leave, until the guys there had to ‘chase’ us out. Then it was time to part. Until next time…

Knock knock, anyone home??

I need to message my *****

Lets pose for the camera!!!

Gadget hunting time

2006-04-17T05:08:00.001-07:00

Last saturday, Wei Lim and I went to KL Convention Centre for the PC Fair. I arrived at the KLCC LRT station and waited for Wei Lim at Secret Recipe (and also to get something to bite)

Choc cheeze cake!!

And after waiting for sometime, i got a call from him telling me that he was already at the main entrance of the pc fair. I was like "What the heck you so fast for. I am still at secret recipe." Then he told me that he came by car. So I went over to the convention centre to meet him. The place was super crowded.

the mass of people walking towards KLCC from KLCC

The fair was huge. Had to go all the way up to the 3rd floor because the entrance to the entire fair is there. They have this system where the people are only allowed to move in one direction from one exhibition hall to another. Of course in the halls itself, you could move wherever you wish!

KL Convention Centre

One of the booths

After doing a fair bit of walking around, squezing through the crowd and getting some shopping done, we went over to the food court in the basement for some rest and refreshment. (not really, I didn't get anything to eat)

Wei Lim and his 2 million dollar post.. (or so he says)

How are u feeling door??

2006-04-12T06:02:00.000-07:00

Doors now have feelings. This door is spotted at Tesco Bandar Utama

What do you value?

2006-04-10T19:52:00.000-07:00

What is the thing
That you value the most
People or pleasure
Just what do you boast?

Money, possessions
Silver and coin
Making the dollar
The banks that you join

Maybe it's people
The young and the old
Funny and smart
And it's true to be told

Your time spent, 'the key'
The clock ticks away
Just what do you value?
I'm asking today

Hours and hours
Building your prize
Just what can you see
When you look with your eyes

People or things
Places or thoughts
What do you value?
Just what have you brought?

If you value money
It sure pays the bill
But what about balance
That gives us the thrill

Take time to smell
All the roses out there
Slow down and look
At the people who care

If you value people
Your friends will surround
Leaving as legend
When deep underground

You can't take the toys
That the money can buy
But friendships are lasting
We always can try

A world full of lonely
The hungry and sad
So soon would be lifted
Just give and be glad

A friendship is worth
So much more than a coin
I wish we'd unite
And the haters can join

Melt all the hurt
All the suffer and pain
Someone to pour
All the grief down the drain

Giving a smile
While saying hello
Is worth so much more
Than you will ever know

Value the people
The laughter and touch
Put down the hang ups
Possessions and such

Schedule a luncheon
A trip to the show
Let all the people see
'Love's what we know'

Turn off the noises
Clean up the minds
Look at the hearts
With our hands intertwined

That's what I value
Could you follow suit?
All joined together
Give lonely the boot

By Susan K. Trammel

PIKOM PC Fair 2006

2006-04-10T04:52:00.000-07:00

PC Fair coming up this weekend to KL!!

Venue: KL Convention Centre
Dates: 14th to 16th April

Here are the exhibitions layouts.

So many stalls, so many new gadgets (I hope). And hopefully many good deals too.

Cheng Beng!!! (With lots of food)

2006-04-05T06:30:00.000-07:00

Was on the table: The Undomestic Goddess – Sophie Kinsella

Is on the table: My Life As Emperor – Su Tong

Will be on the table: Historian – Elizabeth Kostova

I was in Muar for the weekend for Cheng Beng. To me, my trip to Muar has only 2 purpose. First is to pay respect to the dear departed ones. And second is to enjoy the unique Muar cuisine. Yes, my life does revolve around food. I can say that I live to eat and not otherwise. Muar food isn’t actually my expertise. So, I will just put in whatever I know about it.

First stop, we have the Claypot Fish Head. This is not the curry version. The fish head is cooked with yam and other vegetables until it is soft and tender and the yam will melt in your mouth. My overall favorite dish.

Then we have the Frog Leg cooked in paprika and spring onions. This dish can be found in KL but the taste cannot be compared to those found in Muar.

There is also the Crab fried with glass noodles. The fragrance of the crab mixed with the noodles is simply one of the best. I think this is the only place you could find this. Yummy.

Next is this dish of deep fried minced chicken meat. It has some kind of unpronounceable Chinese name (unpronounceable to me that is). The meat is tender on the inside, very crispy on the outside and is served with a kind of special sauce. Delicious.

Moving on, we have the yam basket with sweet and sour pork. Commonly found around the country, the specialty here is the way the way they deep fry the yam. It comes out very crispy yet tender and juicy on the inside.

Muar also has its local hawker food. The Muar otak is another of my favorite. Different from the Penang one which is steamed, the Muar otak, wrapped in banana leaf, is barbequed over the fire.

There is also the local Wantan Mee, not much different from the Singapore version.

And Satay…

And also Fried Oyster.

Another day, another satisfied tummy.

A song for today

2006-03-30T06:13:00.000-08:00

Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day
You had a bad day

- Daniel Powter–Bad Day

Not to say that my days are always like that. But sometimes it does occur (more frequently recently). And I always hear this song every Thursday (American Idol). Please don't take this as a sign of depression. I am not in one.

Cooking Adventure

2006-03-27T05:48:00.000-08:00

I cooked, I cooked, I cooked something today. It’s called baked potato with a twist. Instead of sour cream, I put cream cheese. Yummy!!! Forgot to take a photo to tempt all of you.

Went to MACEE (Malaysian-American Commission on Education Exchange) to check out some American Universities. OMG.. Application there is so complicated. There is so much to do. After the councilor explained the application process, I just felt like giving up and banking on getting into NUS. :)

Food galore!!

2006-03-19T08:01:00.000-08:00

What do you do when you visit Penang…?

Eat, eat and eat!!!

Take it from a former full Penangite, (now 1/2 Penangite, 3/8 Selangorian and 1/8 Kuala Lumpurian) the best foods are found there…

And that is just what I did in my recently concluded trip to Penang.

The must eats in Penang……..

First on the list is the mouth watering Char Koay Teow – fried koay teow (a type of noodle) with prawns, Chinese sausage and clams.

Next is the Curry Mee (also know as Curry Laksa in KL) – noodles in curry gravy with prawns, tau pok (beancurd) and clams.

If you make a visit to Little India, never miss the Banana Leaf Rice there – cheaper and tastier then the one in KL, it offers Chicken, Lamb, Fish or many others with rice and vegetables

There is also the Hockien Mee (know as Prawn Mee in KL) – noodles in spicy soup with hard boiled egg, prawns, chicken and some kangkung

Mee Goreng (Indian Style) must not be missed during a visit to Penang – different from the mamak style, the noodle is fried in assorted Indian sauces with potatoes, beancurd and sometimes squid

Oh, there is also the Chee Cheong Fun that you should try – Penang style uses a different combination of sauces giving you a mix of sweet and salty

To those of you who can eat beef, I would recommend the Penang Beef Noodles – koay teow or yellow noodles in clear soup with lots of beef

While eating your main dish, it is a good idea to order some side dishes to compliment your meal…

The Loh Bak is a good compliment and so is the Fried Oysters.

For desert, you could try the Ice Kacang and also Muar Chee – glutinous paste with chopped peanuts and sugar.

Hehe… don’t I sound like a promoter in the Tourism Board for Penang…
Except that I do not recommend dining in Gurney Drive cause the price is higher then normal and the food there isn’t that nice. (maybe not to a tourist but definitely to a local)

So the best way to get the best food, find a local guide.

LH birthday bash...

2006-03-14T00:54:00.000-08:00

Hmm... I wonder if it is a suitable title...

Some of us gathered for Leong Hui’s 20^th birthday on Sunday. We actually wanted to give him a little surprise with Eng Hooi planning and worrying (when it started to rain earlier in the day). But due to some slip of the tongue (none of ours though), he found out earlier then expected. So instead of being surprise by our (CK, Brit and me) appearance at Dang Wangi LRT station to pick them (EH and LH) up, he just greeted us with a ‘hi guys’. But there is still more which he didn’t know.

We then proceed up to KL Tower. Guess what, they are going for the reverse bungee... and I am not going with them. Yes... I didn’t dare go on it. I am afraid of heights. Seeing people being thrown up and around, I don’t get the point in putting yourself through it. (guys, if u r reading this, this is just my opinion) Anyway, I became a temporary video cameraman during that time. But it was fun watching them scream their lungs out. There is a camera mounted on the ride and we could see their facial expression throughout the ride. Sometimes it was just hilarious.

For dinner, we went to TGIF. To some of you, you might have gone there for birthdays before and know what happens to the birthday boy/girl. But not Leong Hui. Dinner went on with CK complaining about his small piece of chicken. We also handed over LH’s present and made him change into it. It was a pinkish purple T-shirt and a pink belt. (which ck, brit and me spend half a day shopping for) Then it was desert time. The people (Friday’s staff), made him stand on a chair, gave him a cake and sang for him with the whole restaurant staring at him. Hehe. Must have been a real surprise...

After all that, it was time for me to catch my bus to Penang (although I was actually 3 hours early and had to wait). And this is where I am now writing this post.

T9 – Hopefully my next gadget

2006-03-11T10:02:00.000-08:00

Yup the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9 is my dream gadget, for the time being. Just had a look at it today, and I must say, I fell in love with it. This promoter was showing me how great it was. Its so slim. It has this image stabilizing function which work great. The only problem is with the price. *Sigh*.

Still In Singapore

2006-03-08T06:09:00.000-08:00

Its been sometime since I last posted. Currently, I am still in Singapore with little to no internet access.

Well I got my A-Level results about a week ago and as i had imagined, it didn't go my way. Meaning to say, it didn't go well. I don't know wat had happened to me. So to those that have read this, please don't ask.

I have been here for more than a week now. Its getting pretty boring, except when I go out to meet the others who kept me company, mainly Chek Lee, Walmond and Chun Kiang. There is just no end to boredom. I wake up in the morning and ask myself what to do. I go out with Charlie and still we ask ourselves what to do. It sound kinda miserable but atleast I am not stressed out from working.

Sounding pessimistic is not what i had in mind when writting this but it had turned out quite the opposite.

Let me go on back to a happy note. After the results, most of the guys had a gathering under the TJ hall and proceeded to Katong Shopping Complex. Its DOTA time. To destress ourselves that is. Later on we had our dinner at Cafe Cartel at Cineleisure. Everyday was a new day with new activities. Met up with the guys the next day and the days after that although the numbers kept dwindling.

I should quite talkin crap now. Too much crap is bad for health

2006-02-25T07:14:00.000-08:00

Facon education fair was on today. So met up with Phang(yup he is in KL), Wei Lim and Choong Yoon aka Britney at PWTC to visit the fair. Then we went to Mid Valley for lunch/tea break. Sat at Long John’s for like hours catching up on things before parting.

My mind juz cannot get out of thinking bout Wednesday. Thinking bout the results. Thinking bout if it is good enough to get into NUS or NTU. Thinking bout what to do in Spore. Thinking bout this and that. Restless, restless, restless.

Its coming, Its coming

2006-02-24T07:36:00.000-08:00

Its official. Its on the 1^st of March. Its at 2pm. Its at Temasek Junior College. It’s the 2005 Singapore Cambridge A-Levels Results. o_O . Gosh, now I have the feeling that time is passing by too fast. I dun wan to know my results. But it will come out anyway, so better be prepared. In lieu to that, preparations are being made to get myself there. I will be flying down to JB Senai Airport on the 28^th evening. Then take a bus to Singapore. Hopefully can get to my uncle’s house in Woodlands before dark. Anyone has any plans? :)

2006-02-20T08:08:00.000-08:00

Finally problem solved. For the last 3 days, it was torture not able to log on to the internet. It all started when I came back from school on Friday. I switched on my com as always expecting to continue my downloads and surprise, surprise, got an error message from msn. ‘What the heck’ I thought to myself. ‘Must be some kind of connection problem’. ‘This streamyx ppl are so unreliable’. Then I went to check my modem. Much to my horror, the lights there wasn’t on. Arrgghh. After further testing I concluded that a lightning has made its way into the telephone line and electrocuted my modem to death.

So 3 days down the road, I went with Wei Lim to Low Yat to get myself a new modem while doing some shopping for my dad. He has gone a bit IT eccentric nowadays. Got him a mic, webcam, wi-fi card and some other stuff. After over 2 hours of bargaining and looking for the best deals, we headed to Sushi King for dinner. Then we made our way back to Times Square for summore chit chatting at Starbucks. After sometime not seeing each other, our lives still remain the same, just as dull.

There shouldn’t be any stress!!

2006-02-14T08:02:00.000-08:00

When A-Levels was over, I thought the stress should be over too, for the time being before uni that is. But NOOO. A teacher’s job is not easy. Not even a temporary one. After the first 2 days of the week (technically 3 days if u count Sunday in), I am already ready for another weekend break. That is when you have very very very lousy students in your class that doesn’t speak a word of English when the whole science syllabus is in that language. I am lost for words and brains to help them.

2006-02-12T22:54:00.000-08:00

Chee Kiang, Jolene, Leong Hui, Eng Hooi and I went to Luna Bar yesterday. CK picked me up at my house at 5:30 in his mom’s Waja. The initial plan was to watch the sunset there, but there were clouds everywhere. Some roads in KL were closed so we had to make a detour. We picked up Leong Hui and Eng Hooi at the Bukit Nanas Monorail Station before proceeding to our destination.

After going up 33 floors in 2 different elevators, we finally got to the bar. The view from up there is fantastic. We did get a glimpse of the sunset but the huge KL tower was blocking half of it. Was a bit disappointed… CK went to fetch his gal while I waited at our table (sort of, more like a cubical). The sitting area is a cushion/mat where you take off your shoes and sit cross-legged on.

Luna Bar

and its views

Thats CK

Being the first time there, CK advised me to try out the Luna specialties. So I went through the menu and randomly ordered one, a Liquid Sunfire. Guess wat, when the drinks arrived I didn’t know how to drink mine. It was served in 2 glasses, one is a shot glass filled with rum and dunno wat, while the other is a cocktail glass with some juice. Everyone else didn’t have a clue either. So we had to call the waiter and he said that he will get the fire. I was even more shocked. He got back with a wine glass filled with something which he set fire to then told me to drink while he poured the liquor and fire into the cocktail glass. Gosh, that was my first time drinking so much in so little time. My stomach felt like it was on fire afterwards.

More views

KL Tower at night

Our conversations dragged on till bout 8:30 before we decided that our hungry stomach needs to be satisfied. After much thought we made our way to Hartamas Square for our much needed nourishment. Then it was home sweet home for all of us, though we had to drop Leong Hui at 1 U to wait for his bro…

Thanks CK for being our driver

2006-02-08T06:32:00.000-08:00

Wah... so little angpows this year... I want more.. I want more.. (continue chanting)

When to Wei Lim's house yesterday with Edwin right after school.. Well not exactly right after... have to freshen up first... Anyway, we spend 2 to 3 hours chatting at his living/computer room...

thats wei lim and edwin's phone

I went to 1U again that night... Juz to look arond and enjoy the aircond while waiting for my bros tuition to get over so that i could pick him up... newly appointed personal chauffeur

2006-02-07T07:55:00.000-08:00

I am sure everyone knows what steamboat is right… and most of the time you will have either the clear chicken soup or the tomyam soup with it… Well here is something new I have tried… Its called Porridge Steamboat and Bah Kut Teh Steamboat… U can guess what the soups are… The restaurant is somewhere in Kepong… but don’t ask me where exactly it is cuz I don’t know… Enclosed is a picture for u to drool on…

2006-02-05T06:29:00.000-08:00

WOW
Its SUNDAY already...

It means that my school holidays are ending... can't believe it... one week has passed... *gawk*
School should have reopened on Thursday but my generous school applied for another 2 days off...

I had a very unproductive but nevertheless entertaining time yesterday... Got up late... went to Sungai Buloh to have lunch... then to 1 Utama for some shopping and lepaking... then watched Fearless... heard that this is the last 'fighting' flim Jet Li is acting in... wonder why he is quiting now...

1 Utama (New Wing)

Anyway... got some whiff of a rumour flying around that the Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels results will be released on 17th of Feb... Anyone knows anything?? Personally, I don't think it is true. Cuz the MOE, with typical Singapore Government efficiency, would have put it on its site...

2006-02-02T07:44:00.000-08:00

Books on the table: The Broker
Books recently put away: Memoirs Of A Geisha
Books waiting to be opened: Genghis Khan: Life, Death and Resurection

Do you know that reading is good for your mental health??
If you don't, shoot yourself in the head...
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!!!!

2006-01-31T00:21:00.000-08:00

Happy Chinese New Year!!

Wohoo... juz arrived home from a long car journey... In fact i think i travelled the whole west coast except for perlis..

My first stop after work on friday was Penang... All the tiring travel made me quite sick when i arrived there.. But other then that I arrive ready to sample the wonderful array of dishes spread out during lunch and dinner.. and supper sometimes.. On saturday, I helped around the house.. cleaning the alter.. help prepared the food for the reunion dinner.. yum yum.. We had steamboat this year... It changes with years.. Sometimes my grandma will cook dishes but sometimes she will prepare steamboat... We had bought some fireworks so after midnight... and the praying, I had a wonderful time outside with my bro...

Sunday started off with lots of visits from relatives... so i got myself busy helping to serve drinks.. and collect angpaws... hehe... We break for lunch... more goodies... tomato rice with chicken and fish curry... I know it sounds weired that a chinese family would have malay food on Chinese New Year Day but we did.. well the food was excelent and was actually given to us by a malay friend who have been doing that for years.. After lunch, it was back to visiting relatives.. blah blah blah... not to continue boring u, i will skip to the night, when we played mahjong.. And guess wat... I won... yahoo!!! not much but still... what luck.....

Then it was Monday, time to leave Penang for Muar... after breakfast we started of on our journey... that would be at 9.... stopped for lunch at Tapah... at 12... reached KL at 2.... Got moving again at 3... and finally reached Muar at 7.... man... almost 8 hours on the road.. minus the rest time... I was so sore over by the time I reached the house there... juz wanting to drop myself on the bed and sleep... But i didn't... When for dinner... A yearly affair to sample the finest Muar food... then it was back home setting off fireworks...

Today, started the day with visiting relatives... more collecting of angpaws... more food...mmmm... more travelling and finally back in KL...

And right now I am listening to fireworks being let off in my neighbourhood... I though the police in PJ are more strict... maybe not... now I wanna go have supper... more food... I'm Loving It...

Work work work

2006-01-23T23:34:00.000-08:00

I never like mondays. It means work again. *Sigh*
Well work isn't that bad really... except when u see what is on your table...

aarrrggghhhh.... so many books to mark....
but that is what a teacher does so i finished marking them...

then it was off to class... something i need to tell u.. my classes which the school gave me to teach is one of the most naughtiest.. and they cannot stop talking...

Imagine having every week start like this... *shudder*

My first blog... and my first post...

2006-01-21T22:48:00.000-08:00

Finally i have decided to start a blog. Actually already wanted one long time ago but had no time. So this is it... Hope u enjoy reading....