Enjoying Every Moment of Life!

Youth Kairos Course

2010-06-20T00:49:00.005+08:00

Just came bek from a 6 days 5 nights course @ Port Dickson. What is Youth Kairos Course btw?? Is actually a study of the World Christian Movement that looks at the mission of the Great Commission for Christians. A course that helps us to discover what is God purpose in our life.

Wow~This course was AWESOME! Although it was quite intense, and requires us to discipline ourselves to read and think. But I really benefited a lot from it..Enjoyed being with the people there and enjoyed the food and place a lot. Loves the time when we get the chance to share our thoughts and ideas. Most importantly, it changes the perspective of my life. Helps me to discover the purpose and what should I put into priority in my life! Let me understand things that I don't even bother at all...

Youth Kairos Course...A good experience and eye-opener to me. Thank God for all this. My life will never be the same again!

Adventurous Trip (Part 2)

2010-05-31T22:23:00.015+08:00

#3: Alor Setar, Kedah

It takes approximately 6 hours to travel from Klang to Alor Setar. OMG! I can't believe that I actually traveled 11 hours on bus in a day!

Arrived at Alor Setar @ 4.30am

Had breakfast @ 记得来点心 (Ji De Lai Dim Sum).

Plently of dim sum there. A nice place for a full breakfast. Remember to come oh~

Paddy Museum

Since Kedah is our country main rice producer, a visit to the Paddy Museum is a must!

Visited the observatory on the 1st floor of the museum. There is a huge mural on the life of the people there. Take a seat on the rotating platform and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Pusat Sains Negara (Cawangan Kedah)

Due to the extremely hot weather at Alor Setar, we decided to stay indoor and hang out in places with air-con. Visited Pusat Sains Negara, which is located next to the Paddy Museum. Although this Science Center wasn't as equipped as those at PetroSains or Pusat Sains at KL, we still managed to spend few hours there!

Had Iced Mixed-Fruit, Otah-otah & Laksa @ 大观(Da Guan)

Dinner @ 二条街. Delicious Fried Oyster, Chicken Wings & Wu Xiang.

Fried Oyster & Wu Xiang Stall were owned by Junne's Uncle & Aunt.

Rock Cafe & Bali-bali Hai Cafe. Both cafes have the ambience of Bali in it.

[To be continued...]

Adventurous Trip (Part 1)

2010-05-19T13:14:00.018+08:00

Ok..It's time for me to share about my adventurous trip during the semester break. Lovena came back Muar together with me and we stayed 2 days in Muar. We then headed to our 1st Station - Kuantan, Pahang.

The Adventure Begins...

#1 : Kuantan, Pahang

It takes 5 hours for us to travel from Muar to Kuantan. The road on the way to Kuantan was 'bengkang-bengkok'. Passed by Tangkak, Segamat and other places to reach Kuantan. My cousin picked us up at the bus terminal when we arrived. After that, me and Lovena managed to meet up with Si Mei and her crazy gang!

Later in the evening, my aunt brought us for a buffet dinner at Swiss Garden Resort. Really thank my aunt for this good meal!

Buffet at Swiss Garden Resort

Lovena, Me, My cousins, My Aunt & Yan Yan.

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Teluk Cempedak

A must go place in Kuantan - Teluk Cempedak. Wow~The beach is so beautiful!

Headed to Sungai Lembing in the afternoon.

Welcome to Sungai Lembing.

A brief history about Sungai Lembing:
Sungai Lembing was one of the largest tin (bijih timah) production in Pahang. There was a British village named Lembah Sungai Kenau in this place.

There's a Rainbow Waterfall and a Crystal House at Sungai Lembing as well. But we didn't get to visit those places.

Visited Sungai Lembing Museum. This museum was once a residential place of a British Gabenor.

Lombong bijih timah

Sungai Lembing Hanging Bridge

Sungai Lembing was indeed a very 'ulu' place. Very kampung..However, I kinda liked this place. Very peaceful & harmony. And the people there are very friendly!

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The only Petrol Kiosk at Sungai Lembing.

Remember to pump up your vehicle's oil tang before Sunday coz this petrol kiosk is CLOSE on Sunday.

Gua Charas. Located not far away from Sungai Lembing.

Sleeping Buddha in the cave.

There wasn't much special food in Kuantan. Mostly Malay food. This is because the population in Kuantan were mostly Malays.

林明面(Lin Ming Mian) can only be found at Sungai Lembing.

That ends the Kuantan Trip.

#2: Klang, Selangor.

Say Goodbye to Kuantan!! We then traveled west to Klang to meet up with Jie Ying. It takes another 5 hours to reach Klang!

Must Eat Food in Klang - Bak Kut Teh.

Yeah!! I've finally tasted Klang Bak Kut Teh! Bak Kut Teh Mission Accomplish!! Klang Bak Kut Teh was really NICE! Thumbs Up! Tried Dry Bak Kut Teh as well, yum yum~

Dropped by a temple at Klang.

Had Bar BQ Plaza before we left Klang.

We were overjoyed when we found out that Bar BQ Plaza had a branch at Klang. Miss it so much~

Jie Ying then joined us for the trip and we headed north to find Junne...

[To be continued...]

That was Close!

2010-05-02T23:31:00.022+08:00

Haven't been blogging recently coz I was On Vacation!

Just came back from a 2 weeks adventerous trips with my coursemates...

It was really FUN as we get to stop from place to place and explore those interesting places and nice food there! A very good and memorable experience after all. Will share more on my trips in my coming post....

Arrived at Muar at 5am yesterday morning and I have to start working as a part-time promoter on the same day itself at 12pm!! Sounds kinda crazy right? Really play till 'gao-gao' already baru willing to come back to work! Hehehe...

However, something unfortunate happened this morning as I was on the way to work. I was driving my scooter and stopped at the junction waiting for the traffic light. As the traffic light turns green, I accelerated my scooter and headed straight while this red Proton Savvy who wanted to turn left CRASH on my scooter.

WHAT THE HELL!!! Is this driver blind??? He/She totally ignore my existence and just make a turn without even bothered I was just right in front of him/her?

Thank God I managed to balance well and didn't slipped on the ground! At the moment when the traffic light turn green, every vehicle will accelerate up to its highest speed to escape from waiting. I wouldn't dare to image what will happen to me if I slipped and fell on the ground that time. I would have been crash to death or might mati ditumbang by my own scooter!!

Phew..That was Close!

Thank God I still survived and wasn't hurt! Really give me a heart attack!

And this is the crashing result of my precious bluey scooter

The blue plastic part to cover the engine was gone!!

Pre-Study Week Trip

2010-03-29T12:29:00.040+08:00

This entry had stayed in the draft of my post for weeks! Argh~I was being very patient in uploading the photos and was feeling very frustrated with Blogger's photo uploader and WifiUTM! It really spoiled my mood to blog!

Okok..it's time to cool down. After so much frustration, I still managed to post this entry and shared my trip. Hehehe...

What is Pre-Study Week Trip all about?

Organizing a trip at the end of every semester has became a culture and our mission, I think. Although we still have projects and presentations coming up, we were able to put all those projects aside and organize a short distance trip to relax, refresh and recharge ourselves b4 the battle starts!

3 of my very noisy and 'tam-chiak' course-mates followed me back to Muar b4 study week starts. Felt like I was qualified to be the tour guide for my hometown as I brought them Jalan-jalan Cari Makan! Hahaha...

Tanjung

Although Muar doesn't have many places to go, Tanjung is certainly a nice place to hang out. It is a suitable place for recreation. Take a stroll along Muar River and enjoy the breeze. Surprisingly, a place like Tanjung wasn't easy to be found in other places.

Huge Durian Statue

Monkeys berkeliaran at Tanjung

Being a Muarian, those monkeys at Tanjung were simply wild and scary to me. I won't even bothered to stay and look at it! However, to my surprise again, my course-mates were very excited as they see these huge crowd of monkeys 'berkeliaran' everywhere! I guess this is one of the attraction at Tanjung ya...So, remember to bring your friends to this 'tourist spot' whenever they come to Muar!

Yong Sheng Confectionery

Brought my course-mates to Yong Sheng Confectionery to buy some local products. This newly-opened Yong Sheng located at Bakri is as grand as a hotel and a good place to buy gifts. Everything there was so tasty and you wish you can buy all!

Besides, there are Cafe everywhere in Muar, especially at town area. Most of the cafe are well-decorated with nice ambient. Most importantly, the price of drinks and foods of these cafe are reasonable.

Muar, is a place for good food! Never miss to try otah, pork satay, O-chien, ikan bakar, asam fish and many other food if you are in Muar.

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Heading to Melaka

Hoe Kee Chicken Rice Ball @ Jonker Street

Nadeje Patisserie Cafe @ Dataran Pahlawan

Jalan-jalan @ Dataran Pahlawan's Padang

A-Famosa

Christ Church & The Windmill

Later at night...

Satay Celup @ Ban Lee Xiang

This ends the low-budget and enjoyable + relaxing trip before the final exam...

Together with Alice in the Wonderland

2010-03-13T10:50:00.020+08:00

Finally finish watching this Singapore series 'Together', and this rhythm that we used to sing when we were young comes in to my mind naturally...

The more we get together, together, together
the more we get together, the happier we'll be
‘Cause your friends are my friends and my friends are your friends
The more we get together the happier we'll be...

Does this song sounds familiar to you?

A worth watching series. I like the plot and the value of the series. Very interesting story that you'll surely follow until the end of the series.

Life is indeed unpredictable and sometimes, we really don't have choice for it. As time goes by, the people that you've grow up together with, will have their own destiny.

Time will change. The taste may be the same, but the people are not the same anymore.

Another must watch movie of the year - Alice in the Wonderland.

The 2010 version of Alice in the Wonderland was different from the Walt Disney's version of Alice in the Wonderland in 1951. I love the effect of the show so much. So real, so magical! Wonderland is certainly another different world with lotz of surprising characters and events!

Wanted to watch it in 3D so much but then not a single 3D cinema is available in the city of Johor Bahru! Kinda regret for not watching Avatar in 3D and I hope I won't miss the chance to watch Alice in the Wonderland in 3D again.

Prosperous Tiger Year

2010-03-04T08:44:00.023+08:00

Haven't been updating my blog frequently. I'm just to lazy & busy 2 do so! Hehehe..

Alright, gonna share what I've been doing throughout CNY. It was indeed a FUN & PROSPEROUS year! Managed to spend sufficient time with my family & friends and of coz didn't miss out those must eat food during CNY. Hahaha...

Decorated my house with cherry blossom

Made popiah, almond, butter cookies and Kek Batik.

CNY is a good time to gather with friends coz everyone is around!

Form 5 classmates house visitation

Visited our beloved teachers

Something special this year. Had sumptuous reunion dinner with my old classmates. It's good to have friends who had started working coz they certainly won't get to escape from the 'belanja' game.

Was treated with a sumptuous dinner. Thx Cher Soon for the treat!

Form 6 classmates gathering & house visitation

Act cute photo session

Managed to meet up with a few of my nearly-lost-contact Form 6 classmates (Cher Chong, Siau Chong & Boon Shen). Haven't got the chance to meet up with them after Form 6.

Make a trip to Melaka and we really had a good time of fellowship. Gathered and talked about those old days during school time was s fun and it really helps us to recall so much memories~

Melaka Trip

That will be all for CNY...

Back to the reality now...

Just realized that I only left 3 weeks b4 tis semester ends! The Long Sem-break is coming again & I am so excited!!! Looking forward 4 the adventurous trip I'm planning for this sem-break..

However, I need to complete all my tasks & final projects b4 welcoming the sem-break. Let's face it!

Chinese New Year Mood

2010-02-13T00:21:00.022+08:00

Wow~ Have you realized that today is Chinese New Year Eve?

How time flies isn't it? The day that we've been looking forward to has finally come! Looking forward to holidays, gathering with family & friends and celebrating CNY.

Look what I've done while counting down to CNY...

Decoration at my hostel

Got this cute decoration pasted on the door at my hostel room a month ago b4 CNY. Thanks to my neighbors from KDSE for decorating this for me. They are making me so into CNY mood ever since that time. Started listening to CNY songs and counting down to CNY.

Steamboat Reunion Dinner

Steamboat Reunion Dinner with my course-mates. I think it has become a culture for us to organize a reunion dinner b4 CNY. We simply loves to organize this kind of event as we get to eat and have fun at the same time!

Lion Dance with vegetables? Hehehe...

CNY Decorations @ DSI

Harmony Pavillion

Attended Xin Chun Event at UTM. Frankly speaking, the celebration this year was quite disappointing. The event wasn't properly organized and the decorations was quite dull compared to last year.

Waited almost 2 hours for the opening ceremony. The sound system wasn't clear at the beginning of the show and the overall programs were not as good as expected. However, some of the performances like 象声(xiang sheng) and the drama entitled 'CindeRiama' performed by my course-mate, Max, was good!

Mouse-like tiger

Since this year is the year of TIGER, the tiger decorations can easily be found everywhere. However, some tiger decorations makes the tiger loses it's identity!

This was the so called tiger @ Sutera Mall, JB. The whiskers and the sharp mouth is making this tiger looks more like a mouse than a tiger to me. There are some tigers that looks more like cats! Since when the fierce tiger became so tame? Hahaha..

Bride Wars

Watched this movie recently and found it very meaningful. A romantic comedy that brings out the value of friendship. A story about two best friends that turns out to become rivals when they schedule their respective weddings on the same day. Does it worth to treat your best friend in such a manner? Watch it to know what's all about.

A significant quote at the end of this movie:

"Sometimes in life, there really are bonds formed that can never be broken.
Sometimes, you really can find that one person who will stand by you no matter what.
Maybe you will find it in a spouse and celebrate it with your dream wedding.
But there's also the chance that the one person you can count on for a lifetime,
the one person who knows you sometimes better than you know yourself is the same person who’s been standing beside you all along.”

I totally agreed with this quote. Cherish the people around you and cherish the ONE person who's always there by your side. It's a BLESSING to have that person in your life!

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR !!!

January in UTM

2010-02-05T21:44:00.027+08:00

Felt like I just countdown for 2010 few days ago and now is already February!

Where has January gone to??

#1: Make an adventurous trip to Pasir Gudang.

Johore Port @ Pasir Gudang

Lovena's car had finally arrived in Johor. Wuhoo~waited for the arrival of her car since last semester. No wonder we were so excited to drove her car back all the way from Johore Port!

What makes me even more excited is that I don't have to drive motor in campus and get to avoid from being expose myself into the damn HOT sun that it tanning me!

The port looks exactly like those scene we watched in Hong Kong action movies or dramas. The scene where they jump from one container to another, shooting here and there!! I think I'd watched too much movie and imagining too much! Hahaha...

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#2: Prosperous Lunch with Prosperity Burger

The Prosperity Burger is back!! We definitely won't miss a chance to grab it cause it was available for limited time only. It would be your favorite burger if you love pepper and onions.

Since Chinese New Year is just around the corner, don't miss out the Prosperity Burger as it's gonna make you Prosperous...HUAT ar!!

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#3: Election in UTM

The whole uni was busy for the election last month. Since my course-mate was one of the faculty candidate, he requested us to help him out. Never thought that I'll get involved in this kind of activity and it turns out to be quite fun.

The bunch of our course-mates offered our help by folding the brochures, folding posters, staple it onto the strings, etc. Really need a lot of manpower to do all these minor stuffs. With the cooperation of our course-mates, we managed to get things done in a more efficient manner.

Posters hanging around everywhere in the faculty.
Does this looks like the road that leads to HELL??

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#4: Sushi Buffet @ SOSAKU Nihon Restaurant

Managed to dine-in @ Sosaku Nihon Restaurant on the last day of the promotion! Phew~ Don't wanna miss it coz I seriously don't know when is the next promotion. This special promotion was only available for teachers and students and it costs only RM29 per person.

Order as much as you want from the menu.

I love this buffet style sushi as you can eat as much as you want. Really get to 'makan secukup-cukupnya' as you don't need to worry about the expensive bills! RM 29 of lunch can make you so FULL that eventually last you until dinner and breakfast for the following day. Hahaha...

Sashimi boat, Takoyaki, Scallop...Just to show a few.

Don't forget to try the peach flavor ice-cream. It's really nice~

I love Sosaku! Looking forward for the next promotion.

Spread The Love

2010-01-28T11:12:00.018+08:00

I'm currently following Jaeson Ma's blog...Get to know this blog from my Cell Group leader as she shared about what Jaeson's did to love the people around him.

Brief introduction about Jaeson Ma's....

He was an artist with a sincere passion for music that comes from the heart.

At the age of 13, he became active as a rapper in the West Coast underground hip-hop curcuit. He later experienced a radical encounter with God which directed his path towards building a "Hip Hop Church" at the age of 16.

With his talent with music, he began working in media, film and music production. After gaining a few years of experience in the entertainment industry, Jaeson felt a clear call to follow a path towards and become a pastor.

I was really curious about Jaeson's New Year Resolution - 365 Days of LOVE and wonder how he can put love into action. In fact, it's not necessary for us to do GREAT things in order to help others..Sometimes, just a simple thing itself can make a difference in people lives!! Share something with others, listening to people's problems or just show your care towards people can eventually become a GREAT help to others! Isn't this wonderful?

Every single day, there is opputunity for us to LOVE!! It depends on whether you're aware of it or not..

However, to talk about love is easy, but to put in into action, wasn't that simple as we thought. Don't you think the world will be a better place if everyone can be more considerate and love the people surrounding you more?

I'll end this post by sharing this song LOVE by Jaeson Ma. A very nice song that brings out the true meaning of love. Take a look at the lyrics, this song "LOVE" is more than music, it's a message, it's a movement.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

LET'S SPREAD THE LOVE!!

Now Hollywood wants to make you think they know what love is.
But I'm a tell you what true love is.
Love is not what you see in the movies.
Its not the ecstasy, its not what you see in that scene
you know what I mean? I'm telling you right now, true love is sacrifice.
Love is thinking about others before you think about yourself
Love is selfless not selfish. Love is God and God is love.
Love is when you lay down your life for another
Whether for your brother, your mother, your father or your sister
Its even laying down your life for your enemies,
That's unthinkable, but think about that
Love is true
Think.

Chorus
I'll put you in front of me
So everybody can see
My love, this is my love
I know that I'll be alright
As long as you are my guide
My love, this is my love

Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast
It is not proud. Love is not rude, it is not self-seeking
It is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs
You see love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, it always perseveres
Love never fails. Love is everlasting
Its eternal, it goes on and on, it goes beyond time
Love is the only thing that will last when you die
But ask the question why? Do you have love?

Chorus
I'll put you in front of me
So everybody can see
My love, this is my love
I know that I'll be alright
As long as you are my guide
My love, this is my love

There is no greater love than this than he who lays down his life for his friends
Now are you willing to lay down your life for your friends?
You're probably willing to lay down your life for your mother
your father, or your best friends
But are you willing to lay down your life for even those that hate you?
I'm going to tell you who did that
The definition of love is Jesus Christ. He is love
The nails in his hands, the thorns in his brow
Hanging on a cross for your sin my sins
That is love he died for you and me while we still hated him
That is love
God is true love, and if you don't know this love
Now is the time to know, perfect love

Chorus
I'll put you in front of me
So everybody can see
My love, this is my love
I know that I'll be alright
As long as you are my guide
My love, this is my love
(repeat)

Maria Arredondo - Burning

2010-01-19T17:22:00.006+08:00

The past few weeks was more or less a routine. Attended classes, do assignmets, watched series...Nothing much!

Found this song in a forum and the forum title, 超好听失恋曲(Nice song for lovelorn) really caught my attention. Indeed a very sad and touching song.

Passion is sweet
Love makes weak
You said you cherised freedom so
You refused to let it go

Follow your faith
Love and hate
never failed to seize the day
Don't give yourself away

Oh when the night falls
And your all alone
In your deepest sleep
What are you dreaming of

My skin's still burning from your touch
Oh I just can't get enough
I said I wouldn't ask for much
But your eyes are dangerous
So the tought keeps spinning in my head
Can we drop this masquerade
I can't predict where it ends
If you're the rock I'll crush against

Trapped in a crowd
Music's loud
I said I loved my freedom too
Now im not so sure i do

All eyes on you
Wings so true
Better quit while your ahead
Now im not so sure i am

Oh when the night falls
And your all alone
In your deepest sleep
What are you dreaming of

My skin's still burning from your touch
Oh I just can't get enough
I said I wouldn't ask for much
But your eyes are dangerous
So the thought keeps spinning in my head
Can we drop this masquerade
I can't predict where it ends
If you're the rock I'll crush against

My soul, my heart
If your near or if your far
My life, my love
You can have it all

Oh when the night falls
And your all alone
In your deepest sleep
What are you dreaming of

My skin's still burning from your touch
Oh I just can't get enough
I said I wouldn't ask for much
But your eyes are dangerous
So the thought keeps spinning in my head
Can we drop this masquerade
I can't predict where it ends
If you're the rock I'll crush against

If you're the rock i'll crush against

Time Together

2010-01-05T16:19:00.024+08:00

Make a trip to Singapore the week b4 Christmas. Went for a day trip with a few of my coursemates. Brought them around Bugis as we can afford to spend there.

From left: Me, Kim, JY, Junne & Lovena(not in the picture coz she was holding the camera) with Soo Kee Jewellery Tree @ Bugis.

Those trees look so much beautiful at night.

Sent them back in the evening while I continued my trip with family.

Visited Jurong Bird Park. Just to mention a few attractions in this bird park. Hornbill & Toucans Exhibit, Penguin Expedition, Parrot Paradise, World of Darkness etc...

Jurong Bird Park

I really enjoyed those shows in the Bird Park. Performances by the parrots was interesting esp when they play the basketball! The host in-charged was very friendly and he make the show very lively & exciting.

Show time! Look at those Flamingos & the performance of other birds as well.

Saw that Ostrich behind?

Snapshot with parrots.

Penguin Expedition. Mustn't miss the penguin feeding time!

Visited Hollywood Dinos as it was included in the bird park package. Frankly, those dinosaurs were very much 'real' compared to the Dinosaurs Land in Genting! Besides, the 3D effect was good!

Everybody roar like a dinosaur! Just to coordinate with my bro as he ask us to do so~

During Christmas Season, Orchard Road was the most crowded place. Everybody was heading there for the nice lighting & Christmas Decorations. Really can feel the Christmas atmosphere as you walk along the road. This was indeed the main attraction esp for tourist!

Lighting & Christmas Decorations along Orchard Road.

The Birth of Christ Decorations along Dhoby Ghaut.

Christmas Trees all over the streets!

This really caught my attention..

A 6-storey high Christmas Tree outside ION Orchard.

Wondering what's so special about this Christmas Tree? Well, you'll get to step into this Christmas tree and be dazed by those glittering stars, lights, baubles & garlands.

Wow~Very creative way to decorate a Christmas Tree. However, you won't be able to look at those glittering stars for long as it makes you dizzy!

Ferrero Rocher Tree

Rein deers decoration along the street

Huge Christmas Tress @ Takashimaya. I think this tree was the same tree as last year.

Finally...I love this picture so much...coz we all look so CUTE!

Aren't we alike but different in our own way??

Happy 2010!!

2010-01-01T12:53:00.019+08:00

Happy New Year 2010!

Today, it's a new start...Stepping into the 1st day of 2010...

It's a brand new year, with brand new HOPE & RESOLUTION!

Since it was Christmas Season, the previous week was kinda busy & fulfilling. Celebrated Christmas with family at home.

What is Christmas all about? Is it about Santa Claus & gifts or Christmas trees? Countdowns & parties?

The world has commercial Christmas and people are forgetting the true meaning of Christmas. The word ~~Christ~~mas has been replaced to Xmas. Where has Christ gone to? Shouldn't we recall what are we celebrating Christmas for?

Attended Christmas & Anniversary Dinner @ Star Restaurant.

A time to fellowship with church members.

Found this quotation very meaningful:

Don't be to concerned with what was and what will be;
Yesterday is HISTORY;
Tomorrow is MYSTERY;
but today is a GIFT;
That is why it is called a present.

-Grand Master Oogway in 'Kung Fu Panda'-

Bye Bye 2009!

2009-12-31T23:47:00.006+08:00

Just realized today it's the last day of 2009 and this will be my last post of the year. 2010 is coming in a few minutes time!

OMG!! How time flies...Christmas was just over and we've come 2 the end of 2009.

Wondering what I've been doing throughout this year...

Have I grow more mature compared to the previous year?

Have I change to be a better person?

What had I done actually?? Nothing much, but at least I've done something! (not sure what is it though)

The earth keeps turning and life still goes on!

Day by day, month by month, year by year...it just past beyond our control!!

BYE BYE 2009 & Happy 2010!

Starting of Sem 4

2009-12-24T23:10:00.014+08:00

It's Christmas Eve & I'm back 2 hometown once again! Realized that I haven't been updating my blog for weeks coz I've too many pictures & I'm just too lazy to organize it!

Started my new semester 2 weeks ago. Felt kinda unfair coz other Uni haven't start their new semester and yet we're back to campus ady! Sienz....

OK, no more complains! Uni life is FUN anyway and I'm glad to be with my friends in campus. Better cherish the time together b4 we graduate.

Btw, I've been kinda busy for the past few weeks! Busy settling down & busy wandering around I guess. Hehehe...

Celebrated Dong Zhi Festival in campus last 2 days and we make Tang Yuan with all sort of ingredients! No harm trying new flavor right?

New flavor of Tang Yuan with chocolate, raisins, peanut butter, gua zi & peanut.

Done! Looks at all our hands~It's the evidence of hard work..

Ready to cook! Does these Tang Yuan looks like fish balls? Hehehe...

Cook the Tang Yuan separately from the sweet soup so that the soup won't be 'polluted'!

Tang Yuan with different flavor is served in a short while! The sweet soup with only pandan leaves & ginger is tasty! It would be tastier if we added gula Melaka in it!

Every ball is a surprise with different ingredient in it! Surprisingly, the Tang Yuan wrapped with peanut is so NICE! Taste a bit crunchy, sweet & salty at the same time. We ended up eating quite a lot of Tang Yuan just to try our luck to get the flavor we want. Coz those Tang Yuan were all mixed up and we couldn't differentiate which is which! Hahaha...It's fun after all~

Watched 2 GOOD movies recently. I think GREAT would be a better description. Really worth watching..

The Princess & the Frog. The show that I've been waiting for so long. I'm loving this show so much..it's so magical. I love the traditional ways of drawing compared with 3D animation. Brings me back to my childhood time with Beauty & the Beast, Little Mermaid and other Disney movies. With the princess story & the happily ever after ending!

Be careful what You kissed for. This wasn't The Frog Prince story we used to heard since young.

Another great show, Avatar. Wow~I was so amazed by the world of Avatar. It's too beautiful & I really don't know how 2 describe it! A very exciting Sci-Fi movie. I think the movie in 3D would give a better effect. How I wish I could watch in 3D.

Make a trip to Singapore with my coursemates & family...

With coursemates @ Bugis.

With family @ Orchard

More pictures on my Singapore Trip in my coming post...

Conquering the Cat City (Part 6)

2009-12-10T14:40:00.036+08:00

Now is Makan Time!!

Tasted lotz of good food in Kuching. There are simply too much good food and we just don't have enough time to try all! In order to try as many food as possible, we ended up moving from place to place and ate several times 4 a single meal!

These are Kuching's Signature Dishes....

Kolo Mee. Can be easily found in every Coffee Shops.

Try it in different shapes of noodles (flat noodles, curly noodles, mee hoon)

Sarawak Laksa

Tomato Mee/Kueh Tiaw. It's delicious! Seldom found this in the Peninsular.

Midin, wild fern found only in Sarawak.

Mustn't miss this....

Teh C Peng

In Peninsular, Teh Peng is commonly found whereas in Kuching, Teh C Peng can be found in every kopitiams.

Teh C Peng Special or 3-layer Teh C Peng has 3 visual layers consist of gula Melaka syrup, evaporated milk and a layer of tea.

4-layer Teh C Peng (extra greenish pandan layer) and 5-layer Teh C Peng(extra cincau layer) is also available.

Teh C Peng 3 layer & Teh C Peng 4 layer

Mixture of Beverage, seldom found this is Peninsular also.
From left: Sugar Cane + Lime, Sugar Cane + Coconut, Barley + Coconut

White Lady

Belacan Mee Hoon

Crispy Fried Oyster. Different from the Fried Oyster in Muar.

Gong Pia

鼎边糊(Ding Bian Hu). Something like 面粉粿(Mee Hun Kueh) we have over here.

Tebaloi, Sago biscuits.

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GOTCHA!! Gonna share some interesting & funny discovery throughout this trip.

Take a look at this...

Obviously is a PIG isn't it?

Look what is written on the label for it

OMG!! Pig = Deer???

Here comes another wrong label...

Wondering what creature is this??

Check out the label for it

TOILET??? Otter = Toilet? Pity this little otter for the labeling.

Aren't those labels confusing?? Better update those labels to give visitors a clear description.

See the Difference

To make in FUN, I might as well SPOT the difference

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Tada...spotted those differences! Hahaha...

Saw this notice at one of the Coffee Shop's toilet @ Jalan Song.

Direct Translation: Poo is forbid, but pee is allowed.

Gosh!! Found this kinda ridiculous & funny. What kinda toilet is this when a person is not allowed to poo? Hahaha...

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Finally...

This trip won't be a success without our "Hot & Sexy Organizer" with her "Strategic Plans"! Thanks Lovena for the accommodation, transportation & the efforts for bringing us around her territory. Will definitely make a trip to Kuching next time!

Love ya~Muaks!!!

-THE END-

Conquering the Cat City (Part 5)

2009-12-05T21:12:00.011+08:00

-Day 6-

Dropped by Green Mountain Temple, Muara Tebas before heading to Bako National Park.

Green Mountain Temple

Since I don't worship the idols and not folding joss papers, I might as well wandering around the temple and snapped some pictures while observing the rest of them.

Folding joss papers

We moved on further to Bako National Park....

Arrived at the boat jetty in Kampung Bako Village

Although it was drizzling that time, we were allowed to take a boat ride to Bako National Park coz the tide was low.

The wind is strong and the boat ride was kinda thrilling as the wave comes...

Boat Riding to Bako National Park

So near to nature...Enjoying the scenery throughout the boat riding~

Walking towards the bank as it was difficult for the boat to reach the jetty due to the low tide condition

Here we are...Bako National Park

Jungle Trekking Trails. A map is given as a guide for jungle trekking.

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Malaysia-China Friendship Garden @ Taman Sahabat.

Felt like I'm in China coz the buildings in this garden were designed using China's ancient building style.

The statue of Cheng Ho in the middle of the garden

Standing at the stone panel that represent the state we came from

The Chinese Pavillion

Found this cutie kitty at the side of the park. We're posing like them too...

The Friendship Globe

Alright, this is totally embarrassing & crazy but who cares!! Nobody knows us in Kuching. Wakaka....Beh song pergi Jalan Song~Song Song pun boleh pergi Jalan Song.

Since me & Junne loves the name of this jalan so much, we both run over the street just to took picture with the signboard. In fact, it was Mei San that suggested us to do so.

Wondering the Chinese name of Jalan Song. Is it called 爽路(shuang lu)? Hahaha...surprisingly it is not! It's called 桑路(sang lu). I can imagine Lovena's beh tahan face with our crazy behavior!!

Tada...road sign of Jalan Song

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-Day 7-

Hang around at Carpenter's Street. There are indeed lotz of furniture shops along this street, I guess this is how the street get it's name. Souvenir shops and food stalls can be found along the street.

Carpenter's Street

Later at night, sent Junne & Mei Fern to the airport as they went back 1 day earlier than the rest of us.

Us, together with Lovena's friends.

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-Day 8-

Went out for brunch, packed our stuff and prepared ourselves back in the evening...

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This is not THE END yet!!

Check out Kuching Food & Interesting Discovery in my coming post...

Conquering the Cat City (Part 4)

2009-12-02T17:10:00.009+08:00

-Day 5-

Stayed 1 night at Damai Beach Resort...

The tide was low....Took a stroll at the beach in the morning

Found a seashell

Wondering what is this? Is it sea cucumber? Found this all over the beach.
Looks like a pool of shit to me!

The Cat Museum

Cats in human faces

Never thought that there are so many things about CATS!

CATS in the ancient Egypt, CATS in the movie, CATS in the music, CAT law and even CAT'S cemetery!

Cat Law

Cat's Cemetery

Cat plays an important role in Ancient Egypt. Ancient Egyptians mummified the cat and display it in the museum. Anyone who killed a cat can be put to death!

One more fact that I found very interesting:
Ancient Egyptians shaved their eyebrows in mourning when the family cat died!
Whua~Guess the Ancient Egyptians will be kinda busy shaving off their eyebrows over and over again. When their eyebrows grows back, another cat died, they would have to shave it off again...If this process continues, their descendants might not have eyebrows anymore!! Hahaha...

Definitely can find Hello Kitty in the Cat Museum

Cat in Love ~ So sweet

Black & White Shining Cats

Meow~Meow~Nothing else besides CATS

UP NEXT....BAKO NATIONAL PARK

Conquering the Cat City (Part 3)

2009-11-27T15:25:00.044+08:00

-Day 4-

Heading to Sarawak Cultural Village & Damai Beach Resort....

Watched Twilight b4? Does this looks like Edward Cullen's house?

Pay a visit to Sarawak Cultural Village(SCV). You'll get to experience Sarawak in half a day at the living museum with a difference.

Welcome to SCV! Junne & Mei San posed excitedly while the rest gets the ticket.

Ticket to SCV. The entrance fee for adult is RM60 & child is RM30. Simply display your student card to get the privilege of RM15 for the entrance fee.

There are 7 unique traditional houses in the cultural village. It was an eye-opener to visit these unique houses as you get to experience the culture of the ethnic groups on Sarawak. A plank walk map is given as a guide for the visitation.

Traditional House #1: Chinese Farm House

The Chinese Farm House host was very friendly. She explained the life style of the people, the bird's nest process and even showed us the usage of the traditional stuff to us. Some of those traditional stuff weren't special to us as we can also found them in our house as well!

The traditional rice grinder & the bird's nest process.

Traditional House #2: Malay Town House

"Raja Sehari". From left, "Raja Sehari" yang bersopan-santun to the "Raja Sehari" yang langsung tidak bersopan-santun.

Traditional House #3: Melanau Tall House

Melanau Tall Swing.

Try the Melanau Bamboo Dance. Follow the rhythm created by the bamboo sticks and step in between it. Gonna be quick in your movement or else your leg will be clamped by those bamboo sticks. I'd admit that I'm kinda clumsy in this dance!

Melanau Bamboo Dance

Traditional House #4: Orang Ulu Longhouse

Take a look at the traditional instruments and handicraft. Have fun playing with the xylophone as it produces wonderful melody.

Traditional instruments & handicraft

Traditional House #5: Penan Hut

The blowpipe shooting is available in the Penan Hut. However, there wasn't any host while we arrived there. Didn't get to watch the blowpipe shooting as well as the blowpipe making by the Penan warriors.

Processing Sago

Mustn't miss the Cultural Show at SCV. There are 2 shows at 11.30am - 12.15pm & 4-4.45pm. This is is the most interesting part of the visitation. Get yourself entertained by the cultural dances & performances.

Cultural Show @ Dewan Lagenda

Iban Warrior with shield & blowpipe.

The Iban Warrior looks kinda fierce but he was actually quite humorous. The blowpipe shooting performance was great!

Before the show ended, the audience were invited to join the performer to dance on stage as well.

Danced on stage

We continued to visit the Iban Longhouse after the Cultural Show.

Traditional House #6: Iban Longhouse

Traditional House #7: Bidayuh Longhouse

The cone shape of the Bidayuh longhouse was unique. Get to experience winnowing rice, pounding paddy and see some bamboo carve.

Pounding paddy & Bamboo carve.

The Bamboo Bridge

It took us some time to cross this bridge as there were quite a number of people crossing from the other side.

While crossing the bridge, Lovena accidentally dropped one of her slipper! OMG!!

Thank goodness we've Mei Fern which is tiny & brave enough to willingly go down and picked up the slipper for her.

Dropped by at the souvenir shop before leaving SCV. All of us enjoyed visiting those traditional houses & watching the cultural show, worth coming anyway!

Photo taken by a group of tourists from Sabah.

Damai Beach Resort. It was only a few minutes drive from SCV.

Went swimming at the swimming pool uphill.

Lying on the bench, surrounded by the beautiful creation of God~

Get ourselves hit by the wave.

Playing with sand at the seaside.

The Forbidden KDSE had once visited this beach. Quickly snapped a picture b4 these words were vanished by the wave again..

TO BE CONTINUED...

Conquering the Cat City (Part 2)

2009-11-24T14:52:00.018+08:00

-Day 3-

A visit to Jong's Crocodile Farm...

Must not miss the feeding time of the Crocodile. This is the most interesting part of all. The staff were reeling away the food (chicken, I think) during the feeding session.

Crocodile Feeding Time.

Observe the reaction of those crocodiles patiently. The crocodile have to aim the food and emerge from the water in order to get it. Frankly, I quite pity those crocodile as they need to hop several times to grab the food. Kinda tiring and need lotz of energy isn't it?!

Ever wonder why crocodile has it's mouth shape like that?? Maybe it kisses too much. Hahaha..

Crocodile with 'senget' mouth.

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Next station ->

Pitcher Plant & Wild Orchid Garden.

It's time to explore pitcher plants as we rarely found it at Peninsular Malaysia.

Nice Pitcher Plant.

Wild Orchids

However, it's such a pity that those pitcher plants & wild orchids were not well-preserved in this garden. Most of the plants weren't fresh and looks almost half-dead.

Huge but Half dried-up Pitcher Plant.

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Have you ever heard that each & every citizens in Kuching rear an Orang Utan in their home? This Orang Utan represents the status of that particular family. The wealthier the family, the bigger the Orang Utan! Don't believe me?? Make a trip to Kuching to found out whether it is true...

Next Station ->

Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.

This Wildlife Centre is a place to preserve Orang Utans. There were altogether 24 Orang Utans in this centre. They weren't caged and were allow to move around freely. It was kinda dangerous as the Orang Utans might attack you!

Orang Utans coming to the feeding trail from the deep jungle.

The best visiting time is of course at the feeding hour. In fact, there was nothing much besides that time. We were allow to enter the feeding trail during the feeding hour. All of us have to remain silent while entering the feeding trail so that we won't scare off those Orang Utans. This is when those Orang Utans were released from the deep jungles.

Look!! A baby Orang Utan swinging freely on the tree. It was so cute when it make a 360 degree turn.

TO BE CONTINUED...

Conquering the Cat City (Part 1)

2009-11-22T14:23:00.016+08:00

Just came back from Kuching Trip wif my coursemates. It was overall a FUN & ENJOYABLE trip. Visited lotz of places and tried lotz of food. Although the weather condition wasn't that perfect, but it didn't affect our trip much. Gonna divide my Kuching Trip into several posts as there are tOOoo many things & pictures to share throughout the week.

Booked the air ticket to Kuching during the 0 fare promotion in February. The air ticket to and forth to JB and Kuching cost only RM63, which is very cheap! No wonder AirAsia came out with the slogan - Now Everyone Can Fly. Hahaha...

I was informed that my flight time was changed 1 week b4 my trip to Kuching. Both the to and forth flight time was delayed! This certainly brings inconvenience to me.

-Day 1-

Met a few Muarian that is currently pursuing their degree at UTM. Hui Min & Jing Ying (QS Students) and also Sock Fei & Yi Chyi (Marketing Students) at Senai Airport. What a coincidence, they were in the same flight as me to Kuching. Didn't know that Muarian like to visit Kuching that much. Hehe..

At Senai International Airport, b4 heading to Kuching.

It wasn't very comfortable to sit in the plane coz the space was kinda narrow. The seats in an express bus is much more comfortable.

View from the plane.

This visiting pass is required for those from Penisular Malaysia. This pass needs to be kept and must be shown at the Immigration Counter in order to leave Sawarak. I was wondering, aren't we from the same country? Why do we need a pass to travel within the same country?

Visiting pass to Sarawak. Permitted to enter & remain in Sarawak for 90 days from the date shown above.

Arrived at Kuching around 8pm. Lovena's parents and aunt came and pick us up at the airport. Had dinner together at 101 Food Court. Later on, Lovena brought us around to see some big houses before going back to her house. That was all for the first day.

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-Day 2-

Visited Lovena's School after breakfast.

St. Joseph's School Kuching.

St. Joseph's Catheral, Kuching. A Church right opposite St. Joseph School.

The Civic Centre (The "Big Umbrella")

Can see the entire Kuching Town from the top of the Civic Centre.

Visited some of the museums including The Natural History Museum, Art Museum, The Sawarak Museum. A trip to the museum will give you an idea on the culture & heritage of Sarawak.

The Natural History Museum, Art Museum, The Sawarak Museum.

Later at night...

Cat Hunt at Town Area

Walked all the way to the waterfront after taking pictures with the Cat Statues. Planned to play bowling at first, but ended up at The Waterfront. Thanks to our organizer with her 'strategic' plan.

Us with the hornbill water fountain behind.

The story of The Mousedeer & The Crocodile carved on the wall. Nice carving. Found it toward the end of the Waterfront.

TO BE CONTINUED....

Heading to Kuching

2009-11-13T00:09:00.006+08:00

Heading 2 Kuching later in the evening! Yuhoo...

Yet another trip with coursemates..Feeling so excited!! Need to pray 4 fine weather. Don't want our trip to be ruined by the weather condition...

Hoping 4 a FUN & ENJOYABLE trip!

Season Finale of Sem 3

2009-11-09T23:25:00.018+08:00

Yeah!! I'm finally back home! Felt like I haven't been home 4 so long although it was only a month since I last came back. Felt so relief!

A little shocked when I saw this Halloween Ghost decoration at home. It was my younger brother that came out with these decoration. So 'bersemangat' to celebrate Halloween.

Halloween Ghost decoration. Thanks to my creative brother that make those Halloween Ghost with tissue paper.

Finished my final exam last Wednesday, but have to stay back for Computer Graphics Final Project presentation, which burdens me a lot. Really had a hard time for the past few days, been struggling a lot coz I don't really how what am I suppose to do!

The most frustrating part is : When others were spending so much effort doing their project and you were stuck there, lost in no where, don't know what to do. However, what comfort me was that I'm not the only one in this situation...

I'd finally come out with something out of nothing. At least got something to present. Suddenly had the idea of drawing a tower, get the idea of this tower from the Taming Sari Tower in Malacca.

Does it looks like a tower in the outer space??

The presentation day was making us frustrated too. We were required to run our program using the computer in the lab(which is not well-equipped with the program we need to use) instead of using our own laptop. Need to make lots of setting and installation in order to run the program. But in the end, the presentation day was so much better then what I'd imaging. Most of us get to present our project successfully. We'd finally make it through.

In difficult times, this Bible verse always encourage me.

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. "

In the midst of final exams last 2 weeks and the schedule was kinda pack! 6 Papers + 1 online exam. However, there are some 'weird' things that we'll only do during examination time. For this time, we're so addicted in playing games!

The new version of Zuma - Zuma's Revenge, which me & my course-mates was so addicted to it during exam period.

They are blaming me for this 'addiction' coz I'm the one that supply this game to them!

Excuse Me, this wasn't my fault ok?? They are the one that come and get the game from me!!! Hahaha....Visit my neighbour next door and next next door and found them all playing Zuma! I guess this is a form of escapism and a way to release stress! No doubt this newer version of Zuma was more fun as it has more functions than the older version.

I did had fun besides the busy schedule. Played bowling together with my cell group members @ Skudai Parade.

Bowling @ Skudai Parade with CG members.

10 bowling shoes represents the 10 of us.

It was my first time playing bowling and it was FUN. Although the bowling ball keep on falls into the 'longkak' at first, but I managed to hit the pins after trying a few times. And guess what, I managed to strike all the bowling pins for the first time. Wuhoo~~It was a great achievement for me.

It has come to the end of 3rd Semester. Looking forward to my Kuching Trip coming Friday. Had been planning for it since the beginning of the year. The time has finally come.....

The Great Singapore Sing-Along

2009-10-26T14:36:00.022+08:00

Make a trip to Singapore last week, spend 5 days over there.

My main purpose to Singapore was to attend The Great Singapore Sing-Along concert organize by Cristofori Music Center. Since my sister was one of the staff there, she was offered with 2 free tickets for this concert.

Goodies Bag.

The Great Singapore Sing-Along at Marina Bay Floating Platform. VIPs have to wear either red or white attire.

The view at Marina Bay was nice, especially at night. Singapore Flyer, Esplanade, The Merlion was surrounding you. The breeze from the bay was so cooling.

I was quite surprise and disappointed when I first reach the concert venue. Found out that most of the people attended this concert were all Senior Citizens! Gosh..it would definitely be a boring concert. But as the sing-along started, it wasn't that boring as I thought.

Although the songs they sang was mostly oldies, but I'm quite familiar with all those old songs. Not to say that I'm old, but those songs was really evergreen and unforgettable. Songs by 邓丽君(Teresa Teng) and other 怀旧金曲(Classical Oldies) would be familiar for all.

In fact, these oldies are more lasting and you'll never get tired of listening it. The Sing-Along was kinda long, around 4 hours. I really enjoyed this Sing-Along and I did sing-along throughout the concert.

The Esplanade. Never realized that my Nokia N73 can captured such a nice picture.

Meet up with an old classmate of mine, Cher Soon. He is currently working in Singapore. Hang out at City Hall coz I insisted to find the Merlion. Hahaha...

The Merlion Park @ City Hall.

Took picture with the Merlion. Forced the 2 'Singaporean'(my sis & Cher Soon) to took picture together with the Merlion as well.

The Fullerton Hotel, 5 star boutique hotel located near the mouth of Singapore River.

Funny Cher Soon standing on the spotlight. Hahaha...

There was really nothing much in Singapore besides Shopping Center and some statues.

ION Orchard @ Orchard Road. Newly opened Shopping Center. The nut outside the building reminds me of Ice Age.

Illuma @ Bugis. Yet another newly opened Shopping Center.

Clark Quay. A nice place with restaurants & nightclubs.

Saw this in a Shopping Center. I'm totally agree with it! It's not necessary to follow all the rules.

Phin's beerhouse & grille @ Tampinese Central. Tried the chicken chop only coz the beef steak was expensive.

Watched Cloudy with a Chance of Meatball in 3D. Watched movie in 3D for the first time. It was cool to see the 3D effect of the movie. However, wearing 2 specs (3D spec + my own spec) at the same time makes me feel uncomfortable.

Quite a nice movie to watch. Very cute and creative. Sometimes, things just didn't work out the way you plan. The invention of something new that you thought it's good may turn out to be harmful in the end.

A Dinner to Evaluate You

2009-10-21T20:40:00.021+08:00

Took Penampilan Diri & Etika Sosial 4 my co-curriculum this semester. I expect to learn more 4 this co-cu, but in the end, it was out of my expectation.

We only learned some theories(i.e. how to greet others, attire for formal & informal function, table manners..), nothing much.

In order to evaluate us, we had to attend a formal dinner, that covers 30% for the overall course, just to apply what we'd learned in theory.

In Baju Kebaya. Before heading to the dinner.

Together with Lovena, in her blue Punjabi suit.

Thank Lovena & Chai May 4 styling my hair. Not forgetting KeXin also(don't have a picture together with her), thank her 4 doing the make-up for me.

The dinner was held last thursday, at Dewan Jamuan UTM. It was a buffet dinner.

Everyone in the dining hall was so quite. Looking so tense..so well-behave, trying so hard to pretend!

First time in my life, I ever felt so uncomfatable to had a dinner. Super Un-natural instead of Supernatural. Felt so lost!! Suddenly don't know how to eat, like a baby. Have 2 start learning everything from the beginning.

So many restrcitions. Need to behave well, jaga image, jaga our table manners, need 2 use napkin. So leceh, so troublesome to had a proper meal.

Us, in formal attire.

Foreign students from China.

Foreign students from Africa, if not mistaken.

Together with our humorous lecturer, En. Jais.

The Emperor & his concubines??

When the evaluation was over, the whole atmosphere changed! Everyone was so relax & relief. A Malay girl sat opposite me immediately roll up her sleeves and said: 'Makan dengan tangan saja lar'!! Hahaha...

Now you can see the true colours of everyone.

Just came back from Singapore yesterday. Attended a concert at Marina Bay. Will update more in my coming post. So difficult to on-line recently, totally can't detect WifiUTM.

In the midst of study week now. Finals is coming, but I'm still not in the mood to study! Struggling hard to FOCUS, FOCUS & FOCUS....

No longer Miss

2009-10-10T22:44:00.026+08:00

During OOP class last 2 weeks, our lecturer, Miss Zuraifah announced that it would be the last lesson we could call her Miss. Huh?? The whole class was wondering why. Is she leaving??

Right after that, she announced that she's getting married and invited us to her wedding ceremony. WuHoo~1st wedding I'd even attended in UTM.

Today is the day. Attended Miss Zuraifah's wedding ceremony @ Rumah Alumni in UTM.

Our sweet & pretty lecturer.

Raja Sehari

Did u realised that this is a bunch of bunga telur?

Cake cutting ceremony

Group photo with Raja Sehari. Waited patiently throughout the ceremony for this moment.

It was quite a grand Malay wedding I'd ever attended. I used to attend those Malay wedding at the 'kampung' place, where all the 'jiran' gathered to 'gotong-royong'.

Congratulation Miss! May you have a blissful & happy life after marriage.

At last, I guess me & my coursemates have to remind ourselves to greet our dearest lecturer as Mrs. Zuraifah instead of Miss Zuraifah! She's no longer a Miss.

During Raya Break

2009-10-02T23:14:00.019+08:00

I'd received some comments from my friends saying that 80% of the content in my blog were all about FOOD!

WHO CARES!! We eat to live & live to eat! Good food are meant to be shared right???

It had almost been a week after the Raya break. Break was definitely a time to gather with friends and family, since everyone was back to hometown.

Had so many gathering with different group of friends during that week. Bak Kut Teh for breakfast, lunch at food court, went Malay friends house for visiting, played badmintion etc etc...

One of the gathering with friends @ Zense Cafe.

My sister was back from Singapore and she brought back lotz of good stuffs this time! Everything tastes tastier when there's someone to share & grab with you!!

Four Seasons Durian Mooncake.

Yamazaki Cream Puff.

Cup Cake

Family. It was not easy to get everyone around.

Make a trip to Melaka with family...the traffic was heavy during Raya break! Guess everyone had no other place to hang out in Muar, saw lotz of Johor cars in Melaka.

1st time sitting in the car where my sister was driving.

Welcome to Melaka

Cendol opposite the Red House. Finally get to try the cendol from this stall. It was always closed whenever I wanted to try it!

Bought this Lego Set for my younger brother as his birthday gift in advance. Can't believe that this box of Lego costs RM270!!

Small tiny little pieces of Lego in a BIG box.

The transformation of those small pieces into a complete set in my brother's hands. Worth buying anyway.

This was interesting. Saw this banner while waiting for the traffic light.

Cambodia maid - 99% no escape?

I wonder how would they guaranteed that the maid won't escape? Chained them & lock them in a cage? Or maybe keep their passport? However, there is still 1% that the maid will escape. No 100% guarantee!

Selamat Hari Raya!

2009-09-25T00:26:00.011+08:00

A visit to my secondary classmate - Hawa's house during Hari Raya is something that we mustn't MISS! She'll invite us over to her house every year. Frankly speaking, I miss those cookies, Nasi Briyani & Rendang at her house a lot! Hehe..

Well, I guess she was the only malay friend we're close with. Began to realise that I only had a few Malay friend and Hawa was the one that we'll at least meet up once a year.

Last year gathering @ Hawa house.

This year...

At Hawa's house once again.

Was served with Mee Goreng. Don't really have the appetite to eat @ 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Mee Goreng for tea-time was certainly too heavy! Prefer eating cookies.

Mari ambil gambar~Setahun baru gather sekali jer!

Haven't meet Bahiah and some of my Malay friends for years...I can't remember some of their names and trying very hard to recall whether they were in the same class as me during secondary school. (Still dare to say har~Hahaha...) Maybe I should flip through those photos during secondary school to restore back my memories!

Hafizi and Khairul came over to Hawa's house later in the afternoon. Haven't meet them for years. Both of them had changed! I could hardly recognise them when they first stepped into Hawa's house.

Later on, we went over to Bahiah's house. Something different this year coz we'd never been to Bahiah's house before.

At Bahiah's House. Ambil gambar lagi, sebagai kenangan lar~Setahun baru sekali jer!

Hari Raya was not only about MAKAN. It was a good time to catch up with each other coz we are all studying or working far apart!

Selamat Hari Raya to all my Malay friends. Jumpe lagi next year!!

Hebron Family Camp

2009-09-22T22:41:00.037+08:00

Planned to do my Islam & Current Issue Presentation, but found myself ended up here. BLOGGING! Hahaha...I was so not in the mood to do it, sienZZzz. Fundamentalisme & Ekstremisme, what the hell is that ?? Still struggling to understand it.

I guess I'd collected enough photos to post this entry. It's time to share about the camp I joined last month. 3D2N Hebron Presbyterian Church Family Camp @ Austin Hill Resort. It was my second time to this resort. Recall back lots of memories with my coursemates during my first visit there. I first went to this resort half a year ago, attended our course night here.

C-Night on February 2009.

Here I am again..

Austin Hill Goft Resort. Nice view. The bedroom is so comfy & super huge !

Dr Simon Locke was indeed a gifted communicator. With his sense of humour, he brings laughter to us during the theme talk. In accordance to the camp theme - Touching Communities, Touching Lives, Dr Simon talks about Understanding The Mandate, the next level - 'Do' and Strategic Alliances.

The speaker, Dr Simon Locke & Interpreter, Zoe.

What impressed me the most by Dr Simon was the saying of : "We don't GO to church, we ARE the church."

He was not stopping us from going to church, don't get it wrong. We should BE the church by our own instead of going to church once a week.

Dr Simon showed us a Batman video clip. "It's Not I Am Underneath but What I DO that defines me!" This was what Batman says. He used this quote to apply to Christians as well. People won't know you're a Christian, but they will know you're a Christian by what you Do. It does make sense.

Delicious Food! This is what I liked about camps coz u don't need to worry about FOOD.

It's Games Time!

There was a SURPRISE on the second night of the camp, right after the group presentation. A special item that we never expected! It came to a session entitled 'Fun Time'. The session started out with a slide show, follows by the presentation by Pastor Daniel.

Ps Daniel played the keyboard and sang Hui Kah's favourite song! So romantic, so touching..

Here comes the moment...The Proposal with a bouquet of flower, kneeling on the ground with a ring, and everyone else was witnessing! How could a gal say NO to such a proposal??

It was so dramatic! Coz this kind of scene was often showed in a drama or movie. Where the Prince proposed to the Princess, get married and they live happily ever after! Never expect to witness this with my own eyes.

What a joyous occasion! Congratulations to Ps Daniel & Hui Kah...

Jasmine & Me

Group Photo

It was too bad coz the jaccuzi and sauna of the resort was under maintainance, didn't get to enjoy it. Overall, it was indeed a fun and heart-warming camp. I was so touched to see how God had touch lives and bless people in this camp. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and His blessings may overflow in you!

Procrastination Leads Nowhere

2009-09-18T22:51:00.021+08:00

Read this passage - "Procrastination(delay) Leads Nowhere" from a book Breakfast with God. I guess my dad purposely showed me this passage coz he thinks that it suits me a lot.

Reason: Cause I often delay my work and only willing to start doing it until the very LAST minute!!

Here's a little poem for those who struggle with procrastination, found it very meaningful.

~How and When~

We are often greatly bothered
By two fussy little men,
Who sometimes block our pathway
Their names are How and When.

If we have a task or duty
Which we can put off a while,
And we do not go and do it
You should see those two ragues smile!

But there is a way to beat them,
And I will tell you how:
If you have a task or duty,
Do it well, and do it now.

The result of procrastination

...

Accumulated ton of work, but nothing was DONE!!

It was written in this passage: The Lord is concerned with how you use every moments of your life. Recognize that He desires to be part of your time-management and task-completion process today! Ask the Lord to help you to overcome any tendency to procrastinate and prioritize according to His plans and purposes.

Take this passage as a reminder. Do not DELAY your work! Change your attitude. Make a list of "things-to-do" and plan your day. However, it's easy to say than done! A person attitude can't be changed in a single day, it takes time. This applies to a last-minute worker like me as well, hope I can change my way of doing things!

Nick Pitera

2009-09-15T13:40:00.014+08:00

Listened to Disney Soundtrack last night. The song A Whole New World from Aladdin reminds me of a video clip I watched at kermitkhoo.blogspot.com few months ago.

Wow, this guy has the most wonderful voice. I was amazed by the pitching and how wide a guy could stretched his vocal. Unbelievable! Close your eyes and enjoy listening to it.

These are a few of my favourite songs by Nick Pitera. Found it on Youtube.

Over the weekends

2009-09-09T16:48:00.019+08:00

Back to hometown last week. Haven't been home 4 almost 1 month, which is consider quite long for me. My parents are missing me so much coz they keep asking me to go back!

The journey back home was kinda 'adventerous'. Drove my motorcycle out to Sri Puteri. On the way out, SUDDENLY..felt my motorcycle was shaky and almost out of control. Luckily I wasn't driving fast. Stopped down to check what's wrong...the back tyre of my motorcycle was puncture.

Gosh! No choice, need to call the mechanic to fix it. Guess what causes the tyre to puncture?? Iron wires!! Just a few of these tiny little iron wires can cause the whole tyre flat! Sometimes, things just happened out of our expectation.

However, we can always find reasons to praise God.
1) Praise God that I was still in campus while the tyre of my motorcycle puncture.
2) Praise God that I haven't bought the ticket.
3) And most importantly, praise God that I still had a safety journey back.

Get to eat lotz of good food during Puasa month. I guess my family members were having all these malay food for this whole month. I'm missing the air jagung so much!! Milky milky air jagung..that stall was only available once a year..that is during the Puasa month.

Milky milky air jagung. The best air jagung I'd ever tried.

Nasi Beringin + rendang! Perfect! Must eat food during Puasa Month.

Was kinda busy during the weekend at home. Went to help out at my dad's language center coz they needed teacher urgently. The timing was right where I was there to help. Took over 3 classes, teaching children aged between 4-9 years old.

It was a totally new experience for me although it wasn't my first time teaching. I used to teach in a small group of 3-5 students, or teach personally. Teaching a class of around 12 students was my first time. It wasn't easy to handle a group of kids..maybe because I'm not fierce and those kids don't scare me enough. Hehehe..but I seriously don't know how to be fierce with those kids that are so cute, innocent and adorable.

It was torturing to wear high-heels while teaching. No choice..coz almost all my shoes were in campus. Giving me a backache coz I had to bend down to guide those kids. Some of them are just too young and can't even hold their pencil well, have to hold their hands and guide them write. At the end of the lesson, you'll feel the pain(leg pain + backache!!)

The past weekend..was busy..but fulfilling!

It's Time to Save Money!!

2009-09-01T12:43:00.032+08:00

Realized that I'd been spending too much recently! Spend so much on good food, entertainment, or should I say..spending too much enjoying my life??!!

Had Korean Food at Jang Won Restaurant together with the bunch of my 'forbidden' housemates last thursday. Wonder is it a good thing to have our own transport around? Coz we'd been traveling more and spending more!!

Jang Won Restaurant @ JB Town. Korean BBQ, Steamboat & Appetizer. Yum~yum~Like the ambiance of the restaurant.

Time for group photo. The reflection of the mirror gave us a great help! No one is left out then.

Went for a walk after dinner.

Went to Jusco Tebrau the following day. Planned to sing-k at first, but ended up tak jadi. Sigh..went at the wrong time where school holiday was still on and we didn't reserve a room at RedBox. The rooms were fully booked! Sienz..really spoiled our mood coz we're so semangat to sing-k.

Having lunch @ Pizza Hut, Jusco Tebrau.

Watched Orphan, a horror and thrilling movie. There's really something wrong with this 9 years old girl from the orphanage. What she did was really shocking and cruel. She wasn't as innocent as she was supposed to be and you'll never expect her to do such a thing in her age! However, some of the scary scene in this movie became the favourite topics among my coursemates recently. I guess..horror movie turns out to be a comedy! Hahaha...

What I'd learned from this movie: Don't simply adopt a child from an orphanage coz you don't really know the background of that child. Or else, you might bring disaster to your family!

Before entering the cinema.

Austin Hill Golf Resort, JB.

Just came back from Hebron Presbyterian Church Family Camp @ Austin Hill Golf Resort, JB. This was the 2nd time I went to this resort. I first went there for my course night 6 months ago. Like this place a lot. It was indeed a nice and heart-warming camp. I was so touched to see how God has touch lives and bless people. Will share more about this camp in my coming post when I get more photos..

Surprises

2009-08-26T10:22:00.037+08:00

The past 2 weeks was full of 'SURPRISES'! Woke up fresh in Wednesday morning, plan to skip Islam class to revise for Netwoking test at night..cant finish revising coz I always do things last minute. After having my breakfast..jz wanted to start my revision..Suddenly, my coursemate, Junne, rush into my room and say got Islam class now. What the hell!! The lecturer didn't even mention to give us test, and now all of sudden, we have to sit for the test pulak! In the midst of 'kelam-kabut', me and my coursmates rush to the Dewan Kuliah..n sat for this stupid Islam test without any preparation! Really 'hiong-hiong lai'(dare to do it!). In the end, didn't get to skip this class. Haiz..

Another 'surprise' after the Islam test..lecturer want us to do the presentation the following week. We didn't expect the presentation will be that soon, thought maybe will be towards the end of the semester. Luckily my group wasn't the 1st group to present.

Later at night..comes the Networking test. What kind of subject is tis? Where we need to study about how the computer interact with each other..I'm not a computer, expect me to understand and explain how it works! Gosh!! Right after the test, I went out to Taman U to hunt for 'bao' with a group of my coursemates..With our own transportation around, we can go anywhere we want. Feeling kinda crazy coz the whole group of us jz went out to hunt for 'bao', but it was fun after all.

Mission Accomplish!! Successfully hunt for 'bao'.

KDSE on fire??!! Faster, run for ur life!!

Smoke coming out from all the blocks in my hostel..wondering what is going on?? My hostel on fire? No lar..the fogging process was carried out in my hostel. Guess maybe someone in my hostel kena dengue, that's the only reason they will so rajin-ly carry out this fogging process.

The part that I hated most was..they carried out this process during dinner time. Where we had already cooked our dinner and prepared to eat. Suddenly, there was the sound of siren and announcement..instructed us to come out of our block asap! Another 'surprise' again.

Crazy us! Don't think we can be that calm if our block was really on fire! Still manage to grab our laptop, books & even food! I guess this can only happened in Forbidden KDSE.

Went to Sutera Mall, Skudai last Saturday. Since Junne got her car with her, we plan to go there by our own even through we were not sure about the direction. Who cares, 'hiong-hiong lai', just go 4 it! So, we surfed Google Maps to get some directions. But in the end, we found out Google Maps wasn't useful at all. Where it gives all the name of the jalan, how are we suppose to know which jalan is which! In a more practical way, we'd decided to call my housemate, KeXin as she knows the direction better. Finally, we'd reached the destination. Phew~

Yeah! Mission Accomplish again! Arrived safely at Sutera Mall.

Arrived there quite late, had our lunch+dinner at El-Migos. Nice restaurant with Mexican Pizzadillas, Cowboy Grill, Pasta and a lot more.

Inner-view of El-Mogos.

Mexico Cowboy Chicken Chop, XXL Americado Double Cheese Burger and Cheese Baked Cajun Chicken with Spagetti...The price of the food is quite reasonable. Worth it!

Soup Plum, Coffee and Iced Hazelnut Latte. Nice beverage..but the price was a bit expensive.

Us(Junne, Jie Ying, and Me) enjoying our food.

Apart from my coursemates, I did enjoy the time together wif my church friends. Had dinner together with my cell group members at RM3.50 Nasi Lemak Stall at Tun Aminah. Not sure what's the name of that stall. They called it RM3.50 Nasi Lemak Stall coz that stall sells nasi lemak for RM3.50. Celebrated Justin & David birthday there as well.

Hooray!! I'm going to a 3D2N church camp this coming Saturday. I'm looking forward for it and expecting something from this camp.

Cell Group Gathering. Celebrated Justin & David birthday.

Finally, I get to run the DirectX10 using my laptop. Was struggling last week coz I cant run the program on my own laptop. Had to borrow my roommate laptop to finish my assignment, which is quite troublesome. All I need to do is just update the graphic driver..and the problem was solved. As simple as that. What makes me sick is that the lecturer don't even how to solve it and he himself don't even familiar in using it. And he expect us to stuggle by ourself and learn on our own. This is definitely not fair!!

Amazing Guitarist

2009-08-22T00:52:00.006+08:00

Wow!! This 11 year old guitarist really impressed me. Sungha Jung from South Korea was amazing! While people were still struggling with the guitar chords, he can eventually produce a wonderful melody out of it! Was amazed by the flexibility of his fingers. Wonder how many people can play the guitar like him..at this young age. Take a look at these video to give your ears a good treat!

Enjoying vs Struggling

2009-08-15T22:02:00.021+08:00

Went back to hometown last week..again. Since my sister is coming back from Singapore, it's the time for Family Gathering and celebrating my sis birthday as well! This is the 1st time I met my sis ever since she went to Singapore. Well, I guess you'll cherish the time wif your family more after you'd left your hometown. The air wasn't good those few days while I was in hometown. So hazy..I guess somewhere 'dibakar' in Indonesia again..

Haze...the sky was dark in the afternoon. Gasping for fresh air!!!

Went to Tangkak just for the beef noodles! It's super delicious esp the SOUP! I guarantee you won't forget the taste of the soup after trying it!

Nadeje Patisserie Cafe. Finally found it! 2nd branch of Nadeje, located at the upper floor of Dataran Pahlawan Melaka.

My friend first brought me to the Nadeje located at Taman Melaka Raya. She recommended that the crepe was NICE~so we went there to try. Whua~the crepe was AMAZING! So smooth, so nice..it taste just nice, not too sweet. Don't know how to describe until you try it.

Highly recommended this..the crepe. Every layer is goodness!

Crispy Hot Roll @ Dataran Pahlawan Melaka.

Time flies super fast esp in hometown. Happy moments just past like tat. Am back 2 UTM now..facing the battle everyday. Kinda busy this sem, lotz of assignments & tests coming up! Data Structure, Object Oriented Programming, Networking...sickening!

Struggling with programming...Lost my way in DirectX! Don't know wat's wrong with my laptop, cant run the DirectX program. That stupid teaching assistant is making me FRUSTRATED! Feel like a lost sheep now, lost my direction, heading no way! Oh God, if I'm the lost sheep, then you'll be my shepherd. May You be my guide and lead me through it!

Baby Billie Jean

2009-08-08T21:54:00.007+08:00

Check this out! Michael Jackson Babies Dancing..so damn cute!

Being Glad

2009-08-04T22:01:00.008+08:00

Read an article on being glad in Our Daily Bread yesterday. Found it very meaningful. It talks about how to be glad and thankful always - even when bad things happened. This girl, Marianne was glad even though she fell & broke her arm while riding her bicycle. She was thankful & grateful because:
1. She was able to ride all the way back home
2. She wouldn't need to have surgery
3. She would still be able to work because it was her left arm (she's right-handed) that hurts
4. She has good bones, so her arms should heal find

It reminds me of a story that I'd once read in a book entitled 'Let's Teh-Tarik'. This man was grateful after he was robbed. He thank God because God had provided him enough that he wouldn't need to rob others!

These are people that rejoice in spite of trouble. Suffering eventually touches us all. As we realistically look for the good despite our bad circumtances, we can be grateful that God is holding us close. It is when we trust in His goodness that we find gladness.

My thoughts:
It's how we take it when bad things happened. Instead of grumbling and blaming others, try to look at it from a different angle, things will turn out to be better. Change the way you look at things and make a difference in your life. How you lead your life is always YOUR choice!

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

Making hostel like home

2009-07-31T23:21:00.000+08:00

After experiencing 1st year of Uni life, I guess me & my coursemates were slowly transforming the hostel to be more like home. With all those electrical equipment we had, staying in hostel is not much different from home. Get to eat more home-cooked food, tastier and healtier. Can cook anything we wanna eat. Most importantly, get the fun of marketing & cooking 2gather! Hahaha..

Electrical equipment we had in hostel:

1. Rice cooker

2. Kettle

3. Refrigerator. Cant believe we even bought this also!!

Cooked 'mi hun kuih' last tuesday. Since one of my coursemate, Junne, was a 'mi hun kuih' fan and she was curious to know the process of preparing it! Cooking 'mi hun kuih' wasn't difficult but it needs lotz of preparation before cooking it! Need to prepare the dough, cook the soup etc...I only found out that 'mi hun kuih' was only available in the northern region of Msia. Thus, only a few of my coursemates from the northern & central region of M'sia know how to cook this dish. The funny thing was...all of us have our unique way of preparing it coz we were all from different family background. Some suggested to used cold water to prepare the dough, some say have to mix with corn flour. Whereas I prefer to mix the dough with some oil. Like I'd always did. It makes the dough more smooth.

The process of making 'mi hun kuih'.

Tada...Here comes the 'mi hun kuih' that we'd cooked. Yum~yum~

Had our course photo-session last Wednesday. Sounds like in school right?? Where we took class photo every year. Thought it was lebih to take this kind of photo at first, but it turns out to be quite fun eventually. Get to wear blazer during the photo-session, looks SMART right? Like CEO wor~Haha..

Before & after the actual photo-session. Manage to snap a few photos while waiting.

p/s : Takes me a long time to publish this post. WifiUTM is making me frustrated! Connection not stable. Process of uploading photos so damn slow...Hope it can be improved!

Yesterday...Today

2009-07-27T21:36:00.000+08:00

Arrived at Muar bus stop 1.5 hour earlier yesterday before heading back to UTM. No choice, coz my dad have 2 attend his company Graduation Day, nobody fetch me to bus stop after that.

Before going back to UTM. Daddy Mummy preparing to attend my dad's Language Centre Graduation Day.

I'd decided to drop by at 434 Coffee since it was just opposite the bus stop. Muar is famous for this coffee. For customers to easily remember and recognize the coffee brand, the founder used 434 as the 3 digit telephone number and brand name in 1960s. Since I was born 2 be a Muarian, 434 Coffee was not strange to me. In fact, the 434 Coffee Factory was located just opposite my taman. However, I'd never visit 434 Coffee Shop b4. Sometimes, you won't even bother of the existence of it coz it was already there ever since you were born. Nothing special right??

Muar famous 434 Coffee Shop. Located opposite the bus stop.

Ordered Sai Kee Double Special Coffee, a honey bun and curry puff for lunch. The coffee taste a bit like nescafe, but slightly bitter.

Monday...Prepared myself to attend class this morning. Unfortunately, the weather condition wasn't good today. Wanted to start my motor and rush to my faculty asap, hoping not to kena hujan. Things wasn't going smoothly this morning, can't get to start my motor! Argh!!

The rain started to pour down very heavily soon. I guess things always happen for a reason. If I get to start my motor, it would definely be dangerous for me to ride on motor during rainy day. Ended up taking a bus to faculty. To make things worst, every monday is the formal day of UTM. TODAY is the DAY!! Wearing baju kurung during rainy day was troublesome! Gosh!! All wet when I reached my faculty. Stepped into the computer lab with air-con, so damn cold! Can feel that water is dripping down from me during the lesson. So uncomfortable, I hate it! What a day!! This was just the beginning of the week..

Your love by Jim Brickman

2009-07-25T23:12:00.000+08:00

Back to hometown this week after two weeks in UTM. Back to my comfort zone for just a few days. Get to spend time with my family, keep them updated on what I'd been doing lately. Manage to attend a Malay Wedding at my neighbourhood place. Besides, I get to download some nice songs!

Your Love - Jim Brickman & Michelle Wright

Your Love(Lyrics)
It's not the flowers
Wrapped in fancy paper
It's not the ring
I wear around my finger
There's nothing in all the world I need
When I have you here beside me
Here beside me

So you could give me wings to fly
And catch me if I fall
Or pull the stars down from the sky
So I could wish on them all
But I couldn't ask for more
Cause your love is the greatest gift of all

In your arms
I found a strength inside of me
And in your eyes
There's a light to guide me
I would be lost without you
And all that my heart could ever want
Has come true

You could offer me the sun, the moon
And I would still believe
You gave me everything
When you gave your heart to me

I couldn't ask for more
Cause your love is the greatest gift of all

It's Music Time! Play the video clip and listen to this song! Very nice and meaningful song by Jim Brickman. I first heard of this song in Popular at Skudai Parade, JB. Damn nice! I'm so in love with this song. The melody of this song keeps playing on my mind. I ended up surfing the net for hours at home just to download this song and some of his albums, like I always did! Haha..

I like Jim Brickman songs a lot. Like his piano compositions - so soft, so touching. Like the style of his composition. Like the songs he wrote. Like his vocal collaborations with artists like Tara Maclean, Martina McBride and others.

My favourite songs by Jim Brickman: Valentine, You, Beautiful, The Gift, Destiny. Highly recommended these few songs for you guys!

2nd Year in UTM

2009-07-21T22:24:00.000+08:00

Phew!! Finally get the chance to update my blog. The internet connection here wasn't stable. Back to campus ady. Cant believe that this is my 2nd year in UTM, being a senior now! How time flies...was only a freshy last year when I first got into UTM. Feeling so sienz and so not in the mood when I came back. Maybe I was too used to the life during sem-break. So relaxing, so enjoy!! For the time being, thinking of attending classes and rushing assignments are making me sick!!! Argh!!! What to do, this is the life of a student. Think I better apprieciate it now!

Was kinda busy last week. Busy settling down, busy adapting myself with the new hostel and busy talking of coz! Hahaha...Since me and 7 others of my 'kakis' were staying next door, chit-chatting cant be avoided for sure! It's more fun and convenient actually to stay together as we get to 'forbidden chat' and share things together. Campus life won't be so bored in that way.

Take a look at my hostel and my room.

Choose to stay at Kolej Datin Seri Endon this sem. A nice hostel except for the location. It was situated quite far away. Besides, the arrangement of cabinet in the hostel was also kinda inconvenient compared with the previous hostel that I'd stayed last year. Not flexible enough. I'd found it difficult to arrange my stuff at first.

My motor. More convenient to have transport in campus.

Bring along my motor (not the blue scooter, bought another motor from my cousin) with me this year. Transportation problem solved! Get to move around more conveniently in campus. Yuhoo! More freedom. No need to walk till siao~ and most importantly, no need to wait 4 the bus! Unless the transportation system was as systematic as in Singapore, or else, I cant imagine taking public transport everyday, so troublesome. I hate it!! Prefer to travel along on my own.

That was briefly about the start of my new semester. More updates coming up next.

Part-time Promoter

2009-07-11T21:04:00.000+08:00

Worked as a part-time promoter at Astaka Shopping Center during sem-break. It's time to earn some pocket money to cover those enjoyable trips I had the last few weeks. Pocket kosong, pokkai liao! Never thought that I'd worked as a promoter coz I often regard it as an 'open to public job', where you have to stand there all day long and 'expose' yourself! Things changed. I guess if you're hungry enough, the environment will force you to do the things that you won't even expect you'll do!

Before going to work. Wearing an apron while I don't even need to cook!

Well, I was the promoter for Kimberly-Clark 1 month Fair. Worked on Saturday & Sunday only. Which means, worked 2 days, off 5 days. Haha..quite relaxing! I don't want my job to ruin my sem-break. Sem-break is suppose to spend time with friends and family. Time to have fun is important. That's me! Besides, this job was quite well-paid. RM60 per day, consider not bad! That's why I'd accept this job.

Promoting Kimberly-Clark Products : Kotex, Huggies, Poise, Kleenex and Scott.

Give away goodies bag for customer that puchase RM50 & above of Kimberly-Clark Product(must include 1 kotex product). It wasn't easy to convince people to buy above RM50.

Unforgettable experience during this job : an 1 year old ++ boy poo-poo at my counter! Gosh..I want faint ar! Does my counter looks like a toilet to him?? Or those pampers at my counter makes him feel like poo-poo? Maybe I should encourage the mother to buy pampers from me. It wasn't that little boy's fault coz he's still so young. His mum should bring him straight to the toilet and not settle it in the public! Using a plastic bag to settle little kid 'small stuff' or 'big stuff' wasn't a good idea at all. In the end will mess up other's people place. All kinds of people in this world. Macam-macam. Thx goodness I don't have to clean up those poo-poo on my own, get the cleaner to clean up.

Overall, it was a great experience to work as a promoter. You'll get the chance to train your leg by standing for 8 hours! In fact, you can learn something by standing there and observe people in the shopping centre. See how they behave and what they buy(esp during offer day) can be interesting also.

Can't believe that 2 months ++ sem break just gone like that! Going back UTM tomorrow. Miss the time together with my coursemates, at the same time feel lazy and sienz to go back. Can't bear to leave my comfort zone. It's a mixture of feelings ya. No more complaints! I'd already got 1 more week break than others. It's time to face the reality......

'Horror Home'

2009-07-06T13:53:00.000+08:00

My heart sank after reading the front page of The Star Newspaper yesterday morning. The headline 'Horror home' and the picture of a naked man caught my attention to continue reading. Curious about what's going on.

An inmate crawling on the floor in a cage.

Taman Sinar Harapan home in Kuala Kubu Baru was a govt-run shelter for the disabled. However, this 'Sinar Harapan' (Ray of Hope) has turned out to be a nightmare. The home has about 200 residents comprising men, women and children. Some of them are mentally disabled and infirmed. Things were worst where some of the inmate were naked, chained up, caged and covered in their faeces and urine! They were locked up in bars like animals in a zoo! The volunteer shared that patients were not given any clothing as they had used their shirt to strangle themselves or the other men. Was that a good reason for not giving them clothes? Should they be treated in this way? It was such an humiliation for them! Wonder how the volunteer would 'sambil hati' to leave these patients like this.

These patients should be treated by medication, not retricting their movement by chaining them to their beds. The people in charge of this home should be well-equipped with knowledge to handle and take care of these patients well. These patients are human too. Treating them in such a way is totally an abuse to them!

Cutie-Cutie Camp

2009-06-30T16:32:00.000+08:00

Volunteered myself to help out in a HandiCamp at Bethany Home, Teluk Intan end of May. They organised a 3D2N Cutie-cutie Camp for children at Cameron Highland. Decided to went for this camp because:

1. My sister invited me to go along with her.
2. Wonder what makes my sister go there so often? What's the attraction there?
3. Curious about the activities they will had for those special children? Organising a camp for normal people wasn't easy, what more is a camp for disabled children!
4. The weather is so damn HOT here. Really can't tahan! Prefer cooling weather at highland. Cameron Highland will be a good choice!
5. Nothing much for me to do at home, haven found a part time job yet! Might as well go look see look see lo. Hehe..

Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan. It is slanted leftward. The tower was originally used as a water tank to store portable water during dry season and used as a time keeper as there is a huge clock on top of the tower.

Went to Teluk Intan 2 days earlier b4 the camp. It was the opening of Giant Hypermarket on the day I arrived there. Managed to meet up with my coursemate, Chu Jie from Teluk Intan. He brought me & my sis out to jalan-jalan & cari makan. Schools everywhere at Teuk Intan. I was surprised with the number of schools exist in a small town like that! I'd never miss to try the famous chee cheong fun there! The Fried Kuey Tiau there was GOOD~~thumbs up! Considered myself lucky coz I get to watch Terminator at the newly open Cinema there.

Chee Cheong Fun, must eat food @ Teluk Intan. The Chee Cheong Fun over there was different from the HK Style Chee Cheong Fun that we used to eat here.

Bethany Home. A Training Centre for Special Needs People.

Brief introduction about Bethany Home. Well, Bethany Home is a training centre for epileptic & intellectually disabled children & adults. It started in the early 1960s by the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Their policy is to encourage and support people with a disability to live within their own families and community. It aims to equip them with skills needed to become as independent as possible and contributing members of that community.

Stayed at Barre I.J Centre throughout the 3 days camp.

Each of the volunteer was appointed to take care of a special 'baby'. This is my 'baby', Kang Cheng Yen, 14, diagnosed with moderate mental retardation.

Me and some of the special kids.

Butterfly Farm @ Cameron Highland.

Visited BOH Tea Plantation. Nice view, tea leaves everywhere.

It's party time! The theme was We Are One, which means we all have to look the same with our 'baby'.

The winner of We Are One. Creative ya..with those fish around.

Volunteers (from German, Korea, Philippines, Japan & different parts of Malaysia) and special children. It was a great experience to get along with them.

Each of them is Special, in their own way. They need LOVE & SUPPORT from us!

Group Photo.

Stopped by at Lata Iskandar Waterfall on the way back to Teluk Intan. Located way up to Cameron Highland. Visitors can see great cascading waterfall view right by the roadside. Love the view so much, so relaxing!

This was the most meaningful and fulfilling camp I'd ever joined. Perhaps this was also the most meaningful things I'd done throughout this sem break. It was totally a different experience from the other camps that I joined before.

This camp is not about enjoying yourself, it's how to make those special child enjoyed themselves as well. It was not about receiving, it was about giving. Give your love & care to these special needs people. It wasn't easy for volunteers like us coz we're not well-trained and we'd to learn to get along with those kids as well. I'd said that it was a new challenge for us.

Special needs people are special in their own way. They certainly need our help & support for them to lead a better life. It is important for us to create a more caring community and accept them into our society. Just give them a hand or even a SMILE. It will be a great help for them!

Singapore Trip

2009-06-29T22:03:00.000+08:00

After my trip with coursemates, I continued my journey to Singapore. Accompanied my sister there to interview for her job as her piano teacher. Since I was there already, might as well go jalan-jalan cari makan lo. LOL~The trip to Singapore wasn't a waste coz my sis got through the interview and settled down in Spore already!

Colourful buildings @ Bugis. Landmark of Singapore.

Bugis Street. Nice place to shop! Lotz of cheap stuff here!

Suntec City Mall

Fountain of Wealth, The World's Largest Fountain. Waited for the show, but end up can't even see 1 drop of water!! haiz..Disappointed!

Took the picture of this bus @ Outram Park. Minyak kapak bus, interesting way of advertising! Wonder will it smells minyak kapak in the bus??

Paragon Shopping Centre @ Orchard Road. It's similar to Pavillion KL with all those branded stuff available.

VivoCity @ Harbour Front. Singapore's Largest Retail & Lifestyle Destination.

National Geographic Store. Interesting discovery @ VivoCity. It was totally a different dimension of VivoCity with those interesting stuff available there.

Pagoda Street @ Chinatown.

I can't survive without eating. So..now It's time for FOOD!! These are the good food that I ate in Singapore.

Fish Soup + Milk @ Jurong West. Nice~

Pepper Rice @ Tampinese Mall.

Long John Silver's, provides seafood. Not available in Malaysia anymore.

Tasty Oyster Cake (蚝饼) @ Maxwell Food Centre, Chinatown.

Qoo Beverage. Can't found this in Malaysia also.

Nice Curry Chicken Mee @ Maxwell Food Centre, Chinatown. Recommended by Singapore TV Show 'Our Makan Place Lost & Found'.

Rice Ball Peanut Soup @ Chinatown. This stall received The Green Book Best Food Award.

Trip with Coursemates

2009-06-26T16:05:00.000+08:00

How time flies, it's already end of June now. Which means, sem break is gonna end soon!

Wonder what I'd been doing throughout this 2 months long sem break. Travel a lot, been to many places this time.

Spend the beginning of sem break with my coursemates. My coursemate, Lovena came back Muar together with me while waiting for her flight back to Kuching. We both meet up with the rest of my coursemates and travel around.

Went to Batu Pahat and stayed at Ming Li house. Nothing much in BP, but it was FUN to gather with my coursemates. Anyway, it's not where you go, it's who you be with that matters right?? After that, we continued our adventerous trip to KL and Genting.

Picture shows a thousand words. It's better for me to upload some pictures than typing long post! Hehe..

Chu Jie, Me & Lovena at the basement of Ming Li house.

Sing-k @ In Box Karaoke @ Square One Mall, Batu Pahat. It was the opening of this karaoke the day we went there.

Claypot Chicken Rice & Claypot Noodles. Must eat food at BP!! Located beside the bus stop.

At the entrance of Pavillion, KL.

Went to Genting many times b4 this. The trip was different with coursemates around!

Cool Post + Cold Weather

Before entering Dinosaur Land

My favourite picture! Taken on Pirate Ship with Lovena, Ming Li & Mei San.

Ready 4 Space Shot!! My favourite Ride in Genting.

Spin spin Tea Cup. Pening o~

Take a look at this! Old memories. That was me and my sis 13 years ago. How cute I was that time. LOL! On the same tea cup with different painting on it. Theme park doesn't change much over the years!

Can't miss the chance to ride Cable Car at Genting.

BAR B.Q Plaza @ Time Square. Yum Yum~

Lunch @ Seoul Garden. Me & Lovena went Malacca with Kam Yuen & Si Mei the day after we came back from Genting.

Nice shot by Kam Yuen. One of my favourite photo.

Durian Cendol & Nyonya Asam Laksa. Must eat food @ Jonker Walk.

After that, Lovena went back to Kuching while I continued my journey to Singapore. Memorable trip with coursemates. Hope to have more trips with them next time!

Satay Celup + Drag Me to Hell

2009-06-24T17:17:00.000+08:00

Still in the midst of sem-break, goyang-kaki at home, decided to make a trip to Malacca with Yizong, Jun Bin, Yamei & Lingsi...just to watch movie!!

3 of the 'nothing-to-do girls(Ya Mei, Lingsi & Me)' were busy taking photos & chit-chatting. While Yizong, the driver is driving in front, and Jun Bin sitting on the front sit.

Capitol Satay Celup. The most popular and tasty satay celup in Malacca.

Self service. Take whatever you wanna eat. It costs RM0.70 per stick

Celup the food in the satay kuah!! It's tasty..taste different from the normal Lok Lok at pasar malam

Passed by Capitol Satay Celup on the way to Dataran Pahlawan. Since it's not so crowded during weekdays, so we stopped by and makan. Don't ever miss the chance to taste this satay celup coz the restaurant will be extremely crowded during weekends. People will queue up in front of the restaurant right after it opens and waited patiently to be served.

Waiting for the show. Quickly take photo b4 lights off!!

Watch "Drag Me to Hell", a horror film. I don't think it's horrified enough coz me and my friends can some how watch and scream throughout the show! Horror film turns out to be comedy??LOL! Don't know how to rate this film. Should I rate it as a good film? Well, watching horror film was like riding a roller coaster, with those thrilling parts for you to scream

+ some disgusting scene!! Other than that, you know what to expect with the sound effect behind the movie.

What I've learned from this movie:

Never ever offend old woman, or should I say, never offend woman??!! lol~

Your life will definitely be miserable after that! Worst than death!

And one more thing, when you're fated to dead, you can't run away from it!

My 1st Post

2009-06-23T00:54:00.000+08:00

Hmm..how would I start with my 1st post??

Here is goes...
Well, I'm in the midst of my sem break now. Doing nothing much except playing and traveling..what an enjoyable life...until I realize how pokkai I'm right now!! Hehe..

Suddenly have the mood to start my own blog. Maybe it's because I'd been reading lotz of blogs recently(esp food & traveling blogs, coz I love hunting for food & travel around, lol~), or maybe I'm hoping to make money by blogging?? Perhaps. I only found out that quite a number of my friends has their own blog too. It motivates me even more to start my own blog. We'll get to share what we've been doing in this way.

Begin to realize how people share their life and thoughts through their blog. Reading other people's blog can be fun and interesting as you'll get to know more about people's life experiences. Never know that reading blogs can be a great past time too!!

I'd spend time to find blog templates and thinking of blog labels. Since I'd decided to start out a blog, I wanted to use a blog template that suits my style. Hope that I'll be determine to keep my blog updated and make it an interesting one. Gambateh!!!