January's Thoughts

Just to explain...

2010-05-15T08:49:00.000-07:00

Hey guys...

Sorry been MIA for some time.

Guess what? I'll continue to be MIA still...until mission trip is over, I believe. That's like end of May. There's just too much work, and too little time and energy to constantly update here. Sorry!

Yikes!

If you noticed (or not, it doesn't matter), there are some changes made to a couple of posts in this blog. Sorry for any weirdness caused. (Actually, harm is only done to my blog, right...*shrug*) There are relevant reasons to the actions taken. So...just FYI. ;)

Ok then. 'Til next time! Stay cool, stay healthy. xoxo!

Movie review - Ip Man 2

2010-05-04T07:44:00.000-07:00

Whoa...what an experience traveling by myself down to Johor Bahru, and 3 days later, going through the customs myself, taking a bus to Kranji MRT, and then getting myself back to Bishan. :-O Needless to say, all my senses were 120% alert as I traveled. Lol. Anyway, it was great spending time with you and your family, Olivia. Thanks for the hospitality and lurve again! *huggs*

So, before I left JB, Olivia and I caught a movie. Here's the review...

This is a good movie to catch. The first one was not disappointing at all; this one wasn't either. In fact, this sequel continued where the previous one left of pretty well... No strings were left untied. Action was good. Story line tugging on our emotions... I mean, seriously...I've never felt so loyal to the Chinese race before. Not that I'm a betrayer...its just that, I'm not super duper Chinesey, if you get what I mean. But somehow, when the "Foreign Devil" called Master Hung a "yellow piece of fat", I was like yellow?!? and all emotions for the Chinese and against anyone else who bullies the Chinese were raised. Jarrod even says the movie made him wanna learn Mandarin. xD

However, comparing the first and the second Ip Man back-to-back... I think I prefer the first one. I think the first one was longer, thus more illustrated. Also, the storyline was new and refreshing. This second one carried a similar theme: Chinese fighting for fair treatment against those of other race and cultures. If a third Ip Man is shown with the same theme, though it may be filled with the same awesome action and more famous casts, I'd probably be no longer impressed and interested...

Anyway, here's the overall rating: 8/10

Its back to Alpha Track tomorrow. Handing up our Life Paper assignment this Friday. I've yet to complete it. Yikes!

Movie review - Clash of the Titans

2010-04-29T00:07:00.000-07:00

Watched this one gloomy Saturday afternoon with D-boy at the cinema in Junction 8, Singapore. Was suddenly very appreciative of cinemas here in Malaysia. Lol... I'm not gonna elaborate more, lest those reading this may get offended or what nots... ;) No punt intended ok...

So anyway, Arnold predicted the movie to be a good one before it came out. Guess what? Arnold's wrong. Lol... We still love you, Arnie... ;) The reviews already caused me to expect less of the show, so I wasn't left feeling uber disappointed.

It was quite a while back that we watched this, so I kinda forgot some of my critics. So sorry... But I remember this: I felt the movie was quite a rush. And I felt that there wasn't much depth to the story line. Hmm...yeah, that's about it. Of the two of Sam Worthington's movies, Avatar is way better than this one.

That's all. Rating: 5/10

Convocation Day

2010-03-19T06:44:00.000-07:00

Actually, I don't quite see the point of blogging about my convocation anymore, cause the pictures are everywhere on facebook! Its all there to tell the story already...Lol. But...I still posted the pictures up. Don't ask me why. xD So...check it out.

Oh, I only posted few pictures here, and they're all taken after the ceremony ended.

Making sure we all still look good for the many pictures

Shaking hands with Shaun

The flowers were from my parents. =) Did not ask for it... They were thoughtful enough to get me one. Muah!

Woots!!

Everyone had to grab their hats back after tossing - it was so funny! Can never toss it worry-free. Lol...RM200 is at stake! (attire deposit)

The ceremony was honestly rather boring, especially during the speech time...gosh~
But we still manage to spread wide enough smiles for the camera on stage,
and we still had a fun time
taking as many pictures as we could,
while we still could stand being cooked from the inside of the attire.
Lol.
Congratulations to my friends...
University life was made different because of you. =)
God bless.

The week after CNY...

2010-02-28T23:20:00.000-08:00

It was the last day of CNY yesterday, and I took that video on the night before. Its a slanted video again, and the little yellow light you see on the top right side is actually the street light. Highlighting it to illustrate how big the fireworks looked in real life. Videos taken through mobile phones somehow aren't as impressive... :( Gotta remember next time never to take it slanting too...

So CNY is gone, and in one week's time, I'm leaving for Singapore. Wow. Completed a bunch of task for both Singapore and the upcoming convocation already, but there are still a couple more things to do: packing, the transfer of cash and exchanging it to SGD$, smoothing out Bakok issues, arranging for Dad to collect my convocation robe while I'm away, confirming plans for convocation, getting shows and movies in my hard disk just in case...xD And etc! Phooh! I don't like it when there are many many minute tasks to do. It'd be easier on the brain's memory if I had a few big tasks instead...

Anyway... Tonight I'm gonna start on completing these tasks. Mom even helped me bring out the luggage for me to start packing. The thing is...I don't know which I should use for the coming 3 months.

Any ideas?

Movie review - Valentine's Day

2010-02-26T01:59:00.000-08:00

I was suppose to go play with my dog now, but the sky looks really dark. Don't wanna be playing in the rain now, would we. Don't worry, I've been playing with him and taking him out for walks for the past 2 days so far. So, its not that bad. :p So since I'm free for about 15 minutes now, I'm gonna blog.

Watched this really spontaneously with Melanie and Arnold one fine evening at KLCC. Its like seriously star-filled! And we thought He's Just Not That Into You was star-filled. (I think the other star-filled films are the Oceans series.)

Hmm... I kinda like this one actually. It has a happy ending and feel to it that just leaves you with a smile at the end of it all, and I like happy endings. Hehe. And I think that was the ultimate goal of filming this and releasing it on V-day itself. Its all about love, and flowers, and candies, and cards, and special dinners, and whatever else you can expect from V-day, and it just makes you question whether it seriously is true that America celebrates this occasion so extensively. Here, I was busy collecting angpows and munching on dried meat! No candy candy for me~ CNY is more important to me than V-day. Lol. :p Well, this year only la maybe...

The stars were each given roles that fit them pretty well. Especially liked it that Julia Roberts was a mom in there. The unexpected lil' twist in her story was really sweet that it actually brought tears to me...a little. Lol. There were also many connections in real life among them. Like the fact that Julia Roberts and Emma Roberts are aunt and niece; and that Patrick Dempsey and Eric Dane are in Grey's Anatomy too; and Taylor and Taylor...well, they just share the same first names. Speaking of them...I suppose the rumors of them being together started when they became friends through this movie's filming? Teehee...just guessing. :) Taylor Swift's acting wasn't quite acting... I suspect that she was suppose to be that way for her role though. If not, then its concluded that she's really not for acting.

Ok, that's all! Got to go prep for a dinner at the Lee's tonight... :) Overall rating? 5.5/10

Passport renewal day

2010-02-23T03:20:00.000-08:00

OMGosh...its the first time I felt so "terasa" about anything concerning this dog... He looked so sad every time I go in and out of the porch without playing with him. Tonight, it was like extra sadness that it really broke my heart. =( Sorry, Rocky... Will try my best tomorrow. Sigh... Its been a week plus already that I did not spend time with him. Sigh... I don't feel like blogging tonight anymore, but I loaded the pictures earlier... I guess I'd just continue.

****Sad****Breathe!****Exhale~~****

Ok, I intended to document my trip, with pictures and all, to the immigration department today for this post, but lo and behold, I forgot until the last stage of the entire passport renewal process. LOL. Sorry. I guess it has got to do with the fact that I woke up like 6.30am today. Its not super early (Mom still beat me in that), but its been awhile since I woke up that early. So its like expected that I was going to be blur. Stoning was another expected thing to pass time while waiting.

We reached about 7.20am at the car park, got lost trying to get out of HELP University College (we unintentionally did a small tour of the uni. ;p ), filled up our forms while queuing, and started the long waiting process. Ugh... There were lesser people today than the first day we came. Probably because the kiosk wasn't working last week, and everyone had to use the counter system. Still, it was a loooong wait.

Get number (queuing ate up time; so this took about 20 minutes) --> Wait --> Go counter, hand in forms and necessary articles (most 10 minutes) --> Wait --> Pay (most 5 minutes) --> Wait --> Get number for passport collection (5 minutes) --> Wait --> Passport collected. Hallelujah! (5 minutes).

Steps that required active action from us only consumed approximately 45 minutes. We collected our passports at about 12.35pm. The remaining time in between was spent waiting. Imagine that. We regret not using the kiosk to shorten the wait. But there were queues all over. Wonder why there are so many people this season.

Whatever the reason may be, I'm glad I got my passport, and that I do not need to go through this again for at least 2 years. Muahahaha!

The crowd waiting to collect their passports. We were lucky we found seats. This is just a shot of those in front of us. There are also those behind and beside us. Craazzzyyy...

My number. And the number they were calling then was at 61-something-something. Amazingly, about 10 minutes after this pic was taken, my number was called. Wee...!

Daryl pouting. Lol. The pic was blur, so I took again.

Running out of topics...

2010-02-18T07:24:00.000-08:00

Nice? Its the first time I tried something out of the ordinary. Used 10 little sequins for each toe there. Yes, I know I have a gap between my big toe and the second one... It has been that way since I was young. Deal with it. =p

Movie review - 14 Blades

2010-02-15T06:29:00.000-08:00

Happy Chinese New Year!!!

Its the second day of CNY right now, and despite all the complains I hear from certain friends about how boring their CNY is so far, I actually am quite at peace with mine. This year wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. :) Well, except tonight maybe. Somehow my patience tonight is shorter. Little things kinda did turn me off. But oh well... I'm back home and I got my peace back. *winks*

The second day is ending; there's 13 more days to go. Let's hope it would continue to be good enough, or better, great. Tomorrow's plan? House visiting with friends. Hehe.

We caught this on the day before CNY. Its in Cantonese. They dub it from Mandarin I think. Yeah, I know...so not my kind of movie. Lol... But I caught it anyway with a few friends, and it was really NOT that good.

I felt they tried to incorporate way too many themes in this film. In other words, I felt there were too many things to emphasize in the film, and time just wasn't enough for each part to be well-developed. But I agree that there have been good movies who could develop more than one theme well. So maybe, it could be the storyline or script that wasn't that good here in this one.

I don't know how else to comment about this one. Donnie Yen has the seriousness in him that is able to make girls feel safe (and girls in the cinema melt...a little), but overall, he did not impress me in this movie. Everyone says Ip Man is a good movie though, and he's acting in it too. So maybe I'll watch that next time...

That's all la. Rating: 2.5/10

Its CNY!

2010-02-11T06:03:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, Mom and I went to work in the kitchen again, after frying some seaweed chips and fish crackers the day before, to fry some "nga-ku". Yeah, we love to fry. Haha. Its faster I suppose, and Mom loves speed. Lo and behold, frying those arrowheads took longer than we expected - about 3 hours I think! By the time we were done, Mom had to prepare for dinner already.

I forgot to take a pic of the arrowheads we bought, so here's one from google just in case you have no clue what it is or how it looks like. Its selling in abundance now during the lunar season at supermarkets.

At first, Popo (grandma) told us to use the scraper to slice the arrowheads, so they would come out thin and nice. But our scraper was blunt and we were producing mince arrowheads rather than sliced ones, so we turn to using a knife instead. It was tough to get it super thin, so we ended up frying thick ones, which ended up soft. =( Most were good though...they were still crispy. But it took a lot of patience out of us 'cuz we had to use low fire to let it cook longer. It felt like so long, Mom actually told me to bring stools into the kitchen. Haha.

Mom separating the soft from the crispy

The end result

My conclusion? Use a scraper to slice arrowheads. Get a new one if its blunt. This batch is edible definitely. But thin ones makes the eating nicer. ;)

New Year's 2 days away...Woots! I don't know what to expect from this year's holidays...but...*fingers crossed!* My neighbors started celebrating already. Neighbors as in same neighborhood, or nearby ones, not our immediate neighbors. There were better fireworks earlier, but I was too slow to whisk out my mobile phone then. So I only manage to catch this. Lol. Enjoy!

It's Mommy's birthday!

2010-02-08T09:07:00.000-08:00

It's my Mom's (2010 - 1955 ...*counting*...) 55th birthday today. Or rather yesterday, since its 1.15am now. Lol. Woops...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOMMY!!! *confetti burst!* Love you always, God bless you, and I really don't eat that much...really! Truly, seriously...lol. So don't worry that much about how I look, okay...xD Muahh!

Speaking of eating, Dad, Mom and I went looking for crabs for supper tonight to celebrate Mom's birthday. Lol. It was awesome... Apparently we weren't the only psychos having crabs for supper. We found 2 other tables with us when we reached. xD! I think only Malaysians do this...I've yet to find another country that eats 24/7. Can't supper every night though. My stomach does not have the stamina for this.

Daddy came home super early today too to surprise Mom. It isn't often that he comes home from work before its dark. Such a pleasant surprise that Dad finally kept his word when he said he'd be back early. Lol. And he came home with a 1kg chocolate indulgence cake. xD I told him to bring home a cake larr...he suggested the sort though. :)

Didn't wanna unwrap it and stuff cuz its late and Mom would think I'm searching for food again. And I'm lazy also larr...lol. Anyway, I'm pretty sure you know how chocolate indulgence looks like. Apparently, Daddy added some words on it too though...X-rated? Gahahaha!

I found this funny pic while looking for the pic above. Lol! Poor grandpa! I'll never do this to you, Mom... Lol!

Hair issues...

2010-02-05T01:18:00.000-08:00

I've finally went for my long overdue haircut! Woots! Was weighing between risk and less risk, and I decided on taking the latter (much against many of your opinions...xD!). Its cheaper larr (RM18)...and I would have returned back to the same hairstyle even if I was trying a new saloon. So why pay more for the same cut right? Besides, the result may not turn out as I would like it to. At least, I know this hairdresser already. ;)

So, here's the before pictures. WARNING: You may not notice obvious difference on picture, but I've gotten a comment about having a haircut already from a person face-to-face, so its visible enough, and its not a waste of money! *comforting herself* Anyway, I just needed a trim to get it back to shape. Not willing to chop off my locks, that is finally long, just yet.

~~BEFORE~~

Omgosh...my eyebags! And I look so pale! Maklumlah, tidur lewat semalam kan...

So I went to my faithful hairdresser, who did not even increase his price in view of the coming CNY, and asked for a trim, both back and front. And no thinning. And then he commented that my hair grew long, and that it must have been awhile since I've gotten a cut. I just nod my head and smiled. And then he said "fat yip jo wo" while holding my hair's ends. My first few split-ends. ='( Yeah, I've never gotten it before, or at least he's never commented about it before. So what caused the difference?? Does washing your hair everyday caused the hair to split?...Cuz that's one change I've done this year... Another is being jobless and at home a lot. Lol. Can't be that, right...xD Sigh...Oh well. Hope this does not repeat itself.

~~AFTER~~

I guess the most visible change is my fringe. Finally I can see clearer now...lol. Fringes that block my view gives me a headache. @.@

~~AFTER~~

More shape now?

Movie review - Holmes, the Morgans & Fairies

2010-02-01T08:22:00.000-08:00

Its been awhile since I've blogged a movie review. And from my last review until now, I think I've watched 4 movies on the screen already. But I'd just blog about the recent (or maybe not so recent) 3 that I've caught la. Hehe.

#1 --> Sherlock Holmes

I caught this with my Mom on my birthday. Lol. I think she just forced herself to catch a movie with me 'cuz I was dead bored and it was my day, so I rule! xD But I think she actually enjoyed watching it too, so that makes me less guilty for dragging her out as well. Hahaha.

This movie was pretty awesome. I'm glad I manage to catch it in time before it finishes its screening period. Its actually funny...and that wasn't what I was expecting from a movie titled after some English classic fellow who is hired for dark, murder-y stuff. (I suppose the original Holmes and Watson is actually pretty boring though.) Robert Downey and Jude Law are good actors; they really brought life into their characters, as Jarrod mentioned. And I'm looking forward to a sequel to this. There will be a sequel right??

Rating: 7.5/10

#2 --> Did you hear about the morgans?

This one is kinda disappointing...but I'm glad I didn't expect much from this in the first place. The story is somewhat like The Proposal - problems in relationship, going away to a faraway place together, and ending up happy again at the end of the whole trip. Lol. Typical. At least, The Proposal was funny. This one?...I think this one was trying very hard to be funny...which eventually made it pretty not funny.

I had a problem with the cast too. I mean, Sarah Jessica Parker isn't very young anymore to be carrying such roles. Same goes for Hugh Grant actually. And Sarah is like always trying to act cute; being petite and all kinda forces one to be cuter, but still...she's way beyond that cute age. And Hugh...Well, I used to like his British charm and all, but I realized that he only has one style of acting everytime. Hmm... Ok, enough of actor-thrashing. Conclusion: I didn't quite enjoy this film as much as I should. (Like that country lady actress though. Felt she had class, and her role as a tough lady was cool too.)

Rating: 3.5/10

#3 --> Tooth Fairy

Watched this with Kimra and a few others last week. Dwayne is back to being that egoistical-sportsman-turned-softy person on screen again. Ok la, being a softy is not a bad thing. Its good that men are sensitive to loved ones around. :) Hehe. I just couldn't quite find the right word to describe the transformation in movies like this.

So, its kinda another typical story. Something like Dwayne's other movie, The Game Plan. Like The Game Plan more though compared to this one. Felt that was more hilarious. There are certain parts in this that really got me laughing too. But they're so few you can count them with one hand. Of course I didn't do that la. It'd be so odd holding up fingers in the cinema just to keep track. @.@

Rating: 4.5/10

The Prayer by Josh Groban & ....???

2010-01-29T00:06:00.000-08:00

I wanted to add this song in my blog's playlist, but I couldn't decide who's version to take. The more I click, the more artists came up in youtube with this song. Lol. Well, I only listened to four main singers in the end, all coming in different combinations - Celine & Andrea, Celine & Josh, Josh & Andrea, Josh & Charlotte. Lol. Crazy eh? And its not just one performance for each duet...they sang together a couple of times before; and yes, the same song! xD

Well, their repeats weren't something bad...they're awesome; probably four of my best singers (cheh...as though I own them. xD). Yeah, I guess I do enjoy classical songs...*winks*

Anyway, coming back to THE duet for my playlist, I managed to decide which guy singer I wanted: Josh. *smooch!* But for the girl partner...well, I couldn't really decide who was better. I finally did take Charlotte (its in the playlist now), but I'm not quite satisfied with my choice. If only I could put both of the versions on my playlist huh...xD! That would be pretty odd~~ Haha.

I think Charlotte has the innocence in her voice that somehow makes the song more "pure" than it already is; but Celine has the power to bring the song to a higher level. I think Charlotte's version made me focus on the song more; Celine made me listen to her voice more because its rather distinct and...well...good. Lol. So watcha think?

Next stop? Alpha Track @ Singapore

2010-01-26T22:13:00.000-08:00

I've finally decided what I'd be doing in my near future. Hee... :)

For those who didn't know, I was choosing between 2 alternatives: To start working full-time, or to go to Singapore for Trinity's Alpha Track. And after ding-donging for a few weeks, I decided to take the latter choice. You can find out more about Alpha Track here: http://www.trinity.net/alphatrack/

So, its gonna be 3 months in a less familiar country, with a less familiar crowd, doing less familiar things. Hmm...how appealing. Well, to be honest, it really felt intimidating to me to do such big stuff (i.e. devotional message sharing, hospital visitation, street evangelism, leading every week in a different church during the weekends, etc) usually meant for those doing full-time in God's kingdom...and and...I'm just a young chiku who just turned 22 not too long ago... :( Its not that I haven't encountered these stuff in my own church before...but that's the thing - this is MY OWN HOME church! Besides, we don't do such stuff full-time, intensively for 3 months! Me feeling like my spiritual walk is straining to move forward now didn't help either. Its tough just to lead worship once a month now 'cuz it takes me to be clean and right in my own walk every time, just ready to surrender to Him, before I step on stage, what more having to do it every week, more than once a week over there in Singapore! :-O And Trinity people seems to be really strict on doing things right too...yikes!

My own personal worry of change happening here at home too while I'm gone didn't help in my decision either. I'm just gonna be away with one other person from home; and the rest dear to me would be left here back home. I know its 3 months only and stuff, I mean...haven't I stayed in Sg Long for 3 YEARS?? But I come back every time during the weekends while I was in Sg Long. In Singapore...its like no way... Hmm...I'm not so afraid that I'd miss home...I'm more afraid that I'd discover change I didn't want when I come back home.

ANYWAY~~ I've prayed about it, thought about it, talked about it, and did whatever else I could that would assist in my decision...and I've made it. As the days went by, I grew calmer and more at peace with the programs there, and I've also come to peace that my own personal worry should not be a factor of my decision...after all, I got my family's blessings to go. If they think its good, why shouldn't I go ahead right? *sighs heavily* I still hope and pray I'd still recognize home when I'm back. Only a few would get what I mean here. :)

So...a month plus more before I'd be gone... I'm not yet super enthusiastic about the idea. But at least I'm not heavy-hearted either as I make preparations for it. :) Let's just hope I'd be open enough to learn and absorb what He meant for me to absorb while I'm there. Phooh!

My checklist as time ticks away! :-

1. Confirm application, get recommendation letter from pastor, and make the payment!
2. Renew passport
3. Get a new bible? (Not sure yet...they aren't cheap. But my NIV bible is falling apart already, and its my favorite version!)
4. Make sure I have the kinds of clothes I need (i.e. formal wear)
5. Get a map of Singapore! Lol.
6. Check currency rates and exchange cash
7. Talk to Eric Chan about music schedule
8. Prepare Bakok teachers' schedule and materials
9. Arrange transportation to Singapore
10. Check convocation date
11. Get a haircut
12. Arrange for the phone roaming service
13. Everything else that I can't remember for now. @.@

P.S.: Things thus far have been falling into place pretty smoothly - my future work plans, finances for this trip, my parents blessings to this, etc - that I think its good that I'm going; God seems to be in agreement. :)

End times...shudder

2010-01-23T06:09:00.000-08:00

For some reasons, I woke up today thinking about the end times and the 2nd coming of the Lord, and the many sufferings that would happen before that. And to be honest...its really scary... I blogged about this before when reviewing the movie 2012. But with recent happenings, I can't help but to think about it, and blog about it, again.

#1 .........

"When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom..."
-Mark 13:7-8a

Yikes... Everybody knows about the war happening between the United States and the Middle-East. Heard Barack Obama wants to call it quits soon though... Then there's also the ever-going war between Israel and Palestine. And where else? I typed "wars in 2009" on Google and amongst the results were Star Wars videos...xD! Well, along with that, there was a headline about Bush signing funds for wars in 2009 too. =S

In addition to that, are the many conflicts that could possibly lead to a war too. Like when Britain (as well as other countries) got threats of terrorist acts ( http://us.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/01/22/uk.terror.threat.level/index.html ). And when Mahathir talk about the 9/11 tragedy being staged ( http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/1/21/nation/5516554&sec=nation ). The latter one may seem minute, but as Tansra said, its potentially offensive. And to me, it sounds like there's an underlining fierceness to protect the Muslim world in Dr. Mahathir's words. =S What if Malaysia is labeled as another enemy to the United States?? Don't play play wei... U.S. is still a pretty big country to go up against.

The conflicts between religions seem to be on the rise...with extremists acting on "God's will" by bombing other countries etc. And with recent happenings in our own home country - what with the arson attacks on churches and mosques etc. All these really makes me wonder if the wars talked about in the book of Mark could really be caused by friction between religions as the underlining factor. Hmm... Are these the signs already?

#2 .........

"...There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains."
-Mark 13:8b

Then, there's the natural disasters that must happen at the beginning of the end times. I think famines had and still is happening in certain countries in the world. And earthquakes? Well, there's the most obvious example of the recent Haiti earthquake.

I follow CNN Breaking News on Twitter (@cnnbrk), and they've been announcing quite a few aftershocks in Haiti still...=S Also, not forgetting the 2004 earthquake that caused a tsunami... I wonder how many more quakes will there be 'til the Lord comes?

Conclusion.... (Yes, this post has a conclusion. xD)

We are in the season of "birth pains". Every now and then - the distance still kinda stretching over a few years - we hear news of potential wars, real wars, and natural disasters. Maybe it won't be in our generation that the end times would begin to ache more, but I think our children's generation would be affected pretty much. Its scary thinking of how they could potentially suffer, that it did make me think for a split second if I still wanna have kids when I get married. I mean, the pressure faced by the younger generation now is already more than what we faced when we were little, what more the future generation? My parents think life would just keep getting tougher and tougher for each new generation, and I agree with them.

Although I know I shouldn't, I really do worry for the future ones (like my future kids) when I think about such things. Can they stand it? Can they hold on? Will they have the strength and perseverance to do so? Hmm... Well, I think there's only one thing we can do here on earth for the future kids: when you become a parent, prepare them for the end times. Big...but a necessity.

Cheers. :)

SHINE - Youth Camp '09 Part 3 (FINAL)

2010-01-20T06:39:00.000-08:00

At last! The final piece to this series...lol. Its the last day of the camp, so just follow the pictures to know how the day went alright...=) Enjoy!

The morning's devotion

Breakfast! I enjoyed this breakfast the most! We had pancakes with banana sauces...

...and I have no idea what is this called. Toasted french loaves with some kind of topping?

And then, we had the morning's session. No more sermons now; just each individual's sharing. :)

We started off with more ice-breakers, led by Lydiar once again.

Losers get to have the limelight. Lol.

I think they're attempting the "I'm a little teapot" dance. Note: Key word is 'attempting'. xD!

Daryl flashing his teeth when awarded the Best Dressed for the guys

Melanie - Best Dressed for the girls

If that gift is any bigger, I think Merissa wouldn't be seen standing any longer. Lol.

N.G.U won the overall games. N.G.U = Never Give Up.

Then it was knowing-your-guardian-angel time. Here, Victor got a necklace from his G.A., Niklaus Oh. Nik wearing it for Vic.

G.A. and mortal sitting side-by-side... :)

Raising hands to reveal one's self. :)

I wanted to include videos of testimony time, which comes after the guardian angel session, but my lappie couldn't play them 'cuz it requires Quicktime, which my lappie does not have. So check out this link http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=223725666867&oid=145306670886 to watch one of the many testimony videos we recorded. It'll link to one of Daryl's videos; which means you can only watch it if you're his friend on facebook. If you aren't, well...just come talk to us about camp, and we'd happily share about it. :)

The closing prayer session. Praying for one another.

Then, we collectively prayed for Eugene who was having fever at camp.

And the guys prayed for each other

So did the girls, but our hands were such a mess!

And we placed our hands on our hearts, and prayed for ourselves.

Our final meal before leaving

Bryan Liew lookin' cute here. :)

A pic with the owners of El Sanctuary. :)

SHINE - Youth Camp '09 Part 2

2010-01-17T02:52:00.000-08:00

Ok, here's the continuation from part 1...starting from the 3rd day at camp...and ending with the 3rd day at camp. Lol! The number of photos we took were numerous! Especially this day... Its gonna take a long time to just sift through those pics if I wanna blog more than a day now. So await part 3 ok? :) Sorry for a few dim photos...I can't use my Adobe Photoshop for now. *sob* Scratch disk full remember? Gotta remove junk from my lappie first for it to function normally again. Sigh...

Enough blabbering...Let's get on with the viewing. ;)

We encountered a 10ft long snake while jungle-trekking the night before. Cool eh? ;p Unfortunately for it, we had an experienced trekker with us who snapped a tree branch and sent this guy to paradise before it could snap at any of us. :) Thank God for safety...

The dogs were very curious. Lol. One even started barking at it.

The morning's devotion. Check out Nick Chick's hair. xD!

Breakfast

Another blur soul spotted that morning. Lol.

My 2nd artistic pic! =D Gahahaha...so proud of this one.

Joel caught bullying a sleeping dog! xD

Using the toilet mirror.

The morning's worship

Uncle Steven sharing

Altar call

Meet my mortal! :) If you can't remember, we played Guardian Angel in camp; and so, I was given the role as Chun Weng's G.A.

Games time part 2!

Penguin walk

Sudoku challenge

Tragedy occured during games time. Lol.

This fella got bored guarding us I think...

Nic Cheong

Nic Cheong look-a-like

Jie Ni! The youngest camper we had.

"Watsup, dude?"

Aneetha didn't play. So I guess she spent her time writing love notes.

After games, we had the Shine Talentime. Dresscode? Something shiny. :)

Aneetha's masterpiece - the shiny halo. Lol.

The camp committee

Here, Samantha's dressed in tissue paper. Lol! It was a game we played to dress a couple up as fashionably as we could in each team.

Sarah working on Sean Dee

Camp commander once again

Oh, this pic is suppose to come earlier, but oh well~~ Each team leader was given a pair of tissue rolls

Me working on Kenneth

So cute!

Then it was catwalk for everyone involved in teams to gain points. :) Daryl also won Best Dressed for the male category.

Melanie won Best Dressed for the female category

The judges

Tansra's version of shiny...xD

Group pic!

The committee again. :)

Pui Kay's very creative masterpiece. :)

The Biggest Loser season 3

2010-01-13T08:18:00.000-08:00

Astro tend to repeat shows, and I tend to follow old ones without knowing, thinking they're new...lol. Well, it doesn't matter to me, but this is one example. Apparently I've just caught (and finished) the Biggest Loser Season 3 a few days back, thinking all along it was the latest season. And here I was googling for The Biggest Loser 2009 and out comes unfamiliar faces from the REAL latest season. Lol. Anyway, I ding donged here and there and I finally found what I was looking for. :)

The trainers, Kim and Bob, and the host.

I think TBL Season 3 has been one of my most watched reality show of late, and I must say...that's a pretty emotionally-stirring reality show. Lol. I mean, maybe its cuz I could actually relate to the contestants...in a way. Well, I'm not as bad as them larr...(right??)... But...I can understand. Lol. I'm so not gonna tell my weight here. :p

The finalists of season 3

I actually felt happy for these contestants to have been able to do what so many of us find so hard to achieve. I mean, losing 100 plus pounds?! I could hardly lose 5kgs! (How much is that in pounds?) The winner, Erik, even lost 200 plus pounds! Its sad though that while I was googling for his pictures, I also came across news that he had gained back most of his weight. Gosh...what happened, man? Anyway, I have not achieved what he has in his weight lost before, so I could not totally understand how strong temptation is for him after losing all those baggage. So if you would ever come across this, Erik, here's a hug for you...*huggs*...never lose courage and hope. Keep trying; your daughters need you to walk them down that aile (you've said this yourself).

Anyway, coming back to TBL... I guess they can achieve all these partly because of the motivating cash prize, as well as having the whole America routing them on... Even I in Malaysia felt like cheering for them! Of course, I did it on the inside la... Otherwise, my family would start questioning my sanity, wouldn't they?

I googled "The Biggest Loser family reunion" and I got this. Have no idea who are these though. xD But a lovely picture nonetheless...

But the best motivating factor has to be from their families. Gosh, everytime any kind of reunion happens between the contestants and their loved ones, I would really tear... Its just so touching, you know... And you could see it on their loved ones faces. Its like they're ready to continue loving no matter what size their member leaves home with or comes home in; no matter how little or how much weight is shed, they were ready to congratulate and embraced them once again. *sighs adoringly* Now, that's what I call family - no judgements whatsoever, just love. :) Of course, I hope all these aren't just for the show and that I mistakenly read their expressions. >.<

Kai, the first runner-up

Erik, the winner

Brian was a hotty when he was younger! Then don't know what happened, and he ballooned. In the end, he shed it all again and won $1ook. :)

So I'm pretty motivated myself to work out and eat healthy and shed all that I still need to shed. Even went to check out what they had to offer in TBL's asian website. Lol. Unfortunately, a members' fee is required to join in their club. Anyway, I hope I'd keep up this sudden motivation and do it on my own.

Told myself to borrow my cousin's bike and do some rounds these 2 weeks. Progress thus far? Hmmmm...

Told myself to do some sit-ups today before I head to bed. Progress thus far? Hmmmm... Its 1.11am now. Is it still considered today?... Lol.

Let's just keep hoping alright...xD

SHINE - Youth Camp '09 Part 1

2010-01-08T01:21:00.000-08:00

I uploaded these pics last Friday. Today is Sunday. Lol. I don't know what happened to my consistency...wondering if it has something to do with the fact that I'm in a transiting season. @.@ Sorry peeps...a few have been bugging me to update already. Haha.

Well, I'm gonna blog about Youth Camp '09 this round. Its theme was Shine. Lovely theme to me... :)

Again, let the pics do the talking alright...

The arrival at El Sanctuary, Malacca

Welcoming speech by the camp commander, Elisha. :)

Lydiar then led the ice-breaker

Playing blow-wind-blow

The Lee monkeys. xD!

Dinner!

The SMK Kiaramas group

Oh, oh, oh...my first "artistic" pic! xD! Nice?

Elisha leading worship

PV giving altar call

"Yeshua" means Jesus in the...err...Greek language? *not sure*

Oh, in addition to playing the Guardian Angel, we had our Love Letter activity too. Throughout the whole camp, campers were encouraged to write love notes to slip into other campers' letters located all around the service hall.

El Sanctuary had many dogs guarding the entire place. Lol. They were awesomely friendly ones though. :) Me likey dogs...

One of my favs

Group devotion the next morning

Pastor aka Uncle Steven and his wife

Melanie led worship in the morning

Yvonne lookin' good at the piano. :)

Another altar call. Standing (or kneeling) on behalf of the people we love.

Practicing for the night's worship

Nick got a teddy from his guardian angel. Aww....! xD

Games time! The Shiny team.

My team - "HOT!" - in action! Yeah, baby!

Figuring out a clue

Meri rejected a doggie. Lol. Poor dude, man...

Yvonne at it again. xD

Beatrice so cute! xD!

Lonely doggie watching us goof around. Lol.

I didn't know Mark could be so much fun. :)

Joel's team, "El-Shaddai"

Our group did a banana dance to gain a 3-fold point increase. Lol! Kiasu mentality...xD

Rolling in laughter?!?!

Oh, we had games that require some brains too. This one here required more eye "power". Looking for books of the bible carefully hidden in a passage. Ain't easy.....=S

The "oldies" or late comers to the camp weren't given a group for games. So they just...well, goofed around even more. xD

Then Edward started showing off his drumming skills. Haha!

Lydiar announcing the game points for each group. Shiny came in 1st; HOT followed behind by 50 points. @.@

Oh, this is the night jungle trekking. Well, not here larr... Just getting organized here.

Yup, we required torchlights

Ok, this is PART 1 of Youth Camp '09. Lol... Lazy la to post so many pics at once. Our camp was 4 days okayy...! The pics we took were like...countless! Maklumlah, ada orang beli DSLR kan...xD

So, PART 2 to be continued! xD

p.s: What does it mean when Adobe Photoshop says your scratch disks are full?? Couldn't edit my pics 'cuz of that reason... :(

Re-wedding. ;-)

2010-01-04T19:12:00.000-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR, PEOPLE!!! =D

Ok, I know I'm like so late in posting that up, and I've been MIA for some time, but hey...I'm back. ;-) December have been chaotic as expected. Pretty fun too to have happenings one after another. Hehe.

Here's a rough schedule of my holidays since completing my finals:-

Youth Christmas party --> Sending Teddy@Jackson off --> Children's Christmas party --> Sec school gathering --> Caroling night --> Christmas!!! --> Cell Christmas dinner --> Sg Long shifting session --> Youth Camp --> Cameron-Kampar trip.

That's about it. Haha. And now....I'm jobless. :( Felt kinda lost coming home from Kampar. Its like, now what? I've got 2 alternatives to weigh now on what I'm gonna do, so I'm not gonna mention anything until I've decided. Teehee. :) Its small matter though, so no worries.

Anyway, this post is meant to be about parents' re-wedding. xD Haha. Well, its officially called a marriage rededication ceremony or something like that. It happened in November actually, but I couldn't get the pictures until recently. So here's a late post about it. Hehe.

Let the pics do the talking alright? ;-)

Arrival of guests. Brides and grooms relaxing before starting. :)

Helpers making sure couples are in their best appearance.

Parents. :)

Guests

Ps. Mike & his wife.

The ceremonial speakers

Ps. Joyce started the ceremony by asking everyone to rise as the couples walk in.

Ps. Eric continued with a prayer

Praise & worship

Musicians. Bro at the keyboard.

Ps. Vinnie leading worship

Uncle Tang reading the scriptures

Ps. Mike giving the message

Elisha presenting a song

Check out Mom's ring. =D From my aunt I think...

Renewing their vows here.

Kissing time. :)

We siblings gave that bouquet to them. Hehe. Thanks Grace for helping me purchase it. :)

With my grandparents

Dad side of the family

Mom side of the family

Makan session

Couples got to bring back their own hearts. Haha.

CONGRATULATIONS, MOM & DAD...=)

Goodbyes to the ones I love :)

2009-12-21T06:29:00.001-08:00

Its over...undergraduate life is over... I'm still soaking it in though. So jobless now. Especially today (Monday). Goshhh...life couldn't have felt any more borrriiinnngggg. Having no car at home did not help at all. Sigh. Thank God I'm going out tomorrow. Its suppose to be the Christmas season. I need to feel festive! Lol... So broke even thinking of simple gifts for those few peeps though. xD Oh well...Thank God (again) I'm gonna be earning an income soon; replenishes my empty pockets. ;-) That is, if I get hired larr...yikes...

So yesterday, housemates (I guess this could be the last time I refer to them as so) and I went to see Jackson off. Jackson @ Teddy. Lol. Not my soft toy Teddy...this is the big, life-size version. XD! Big Teddy has been feeling emo for weeks already pre-separation. So we thought of making him even more emo by driving him to the airport and bidding our final (for now) goodbyes. Well, Collins drove Olivia's car, with a few of them in it, including Teddy, and my loving parents drove Amelia and I in another car. Daddy drove up to 180 km/hr just to get us there in time. Aww....<3 It was really too bad Grace and Pei Tyng weren't there to join the whole commotion. xD

The best part of all this planning is that Teddy didn't know anything of the plan! Woot! Haha. When he did find out, he just had to tear. Haha! I was expecting that already actually...=p Catch his side of the story in his blog: http://dream-and-hopes.blogspot.com/

Here are a few pics to help you with visualization...hehe.:

Amelia and I reached and met them in Oldtown while Teddy was checking-in. So it was kinda a 2nd surprise when he saw us there.

Like this pic. :)

Last few pics before seeing him through the departure gate.

My dear parents who went out of their way for us. <3

After Teddy left us, we gave each other our hugs and wishes too before heading home. It was our last time seeing each other too before we clear the unit up and return to our respective hometowns. Well, technically, I haven't shifted my stuff yet, but they have. So I still won't be seeing them no more (for now). I would be lying if I said I would not miss them, or that I did not feel a tinge bit sad for parting...I do. I really do. Tears just came too while hugging Olivia. Lol. Girl, you made me cry in front of my parents! xD! Oh well...:)

Take care peeps. Until we meet again. I'll renew my wish then. Haha! xoxo! =D

December...dances

2009-12-16T20:26:00.000-08:00

Yeah, we came out of the exam hall yesterday feeling like the cow. BE paper was bad. We had no idea what each question was asking for. Ms. Hiew once mentioned that UTAR students didn't know how to think analytically. Well, if this round is meant for us to think and figure out , what the questions meant, and just answer...well, you're kinda asking us for our crap. Wait...is crap what you want from us? Our opinions etc? Then, how on earth are you guys gonna grade us? Everyone has different opinions on ethical issues; different measures to take to solve them; different values and beliefs held. Does that mean that we'd all get full marks? Geez...what a complicated paper...

The only reassuring thing after facing the paper was the knowledge that everyone in the hall thought the paper sucked too. Haha. That means we're not alone. That means that we all have a chance at flunking our final cgpa paper for our degree course; and that ironically means that we'd all have a chance at passing and scoring pretty ok too. Haha! Its impossible to be able to fail the whole batch right?

Well, its one more paper left on this Saturday before I become...a graduate. *light shines down from heaven.* One more...and I'm ready to have my rawking December. Finally...=)

Here's a christmas song to start the mood already...Hehe.

P.s: Its kinda sad looking at all the luggages packed and room cleared though; all awaiting this Saturday to come...=(

Yes, I'm alive...=D

2009-12-14T02:10:00.000-08:00

Hey guys...
I'm gonna be MIA until my finals end...
I think...
Unless I get way too bored studying,
I just gotta spill some stuff here or something.
Lol.
So later, alright? =D

Pray for me!
Its my FINAL finals...
For now... ;-)
Woot!

Soft shell crab night.

2009-12-08T20:40:00.000-08:00

Finally done uploading. Phew! Gotta go start studying soon for today. Tomorrow APYAC starts. Wouldn't have as much time as I would fancy already. Would definitely need God's strength and discipline and mercy and miracle!

Anyway, here are the pics of the "soft shell crab" dinner we went with a few of our classmates last week. 18 of us! Ok...maybe its not so few after all. Haha. Enjoy!

Waiting for the other cars.

At the restaurant already. Restaurant 9888, located in Maluri. KG, the one in red, is the bapa ayam of this whole outing. xD

Poi Leng and her younger sis, Poi Kee. The latter is a shy one. Hardly see her in pics here!

KG's very bling-bling! ring.

Group pic without Han Sheng.

Group pic with Han Sheng.

Then the food came. This is my favorite dish. Something something Kai Lan. xD!

The main reason we came out tonight. Lol. I think I prefer Sushi Zanmai's style of cooking this better. Didn't post up other food pics, sorry~

Ooo...interesting...

Then we had our 2nd round in Hulu Langat.

Pretty nice pic. =)

The scenery.

Eh? He's smiling! *gasp!* At least, he's attempting too...xD!!

Esther and I. See the oily faces. Haha!

The newly weds. Gahahaha! =p

Movie review: Ninja's Ass. & the Moon

2009-12-06T06:42:00.000-08:00

#1: Ninja Assassin

Caught this with a few housemates last week. Lai Kuan suggested this I think. So wanting to spend time with housemates before we "split", I just said ok without thinking much.

The movie turned out more entertaining then I taught. Half of me was expecting it to be in Korean since someone told me Rain was Korean...xD! So silly of me. Haha. Anyway, its in English alright. Like the fighting scenes, but felt the blood was too fake and watery. Reddish, tomato sauce was like everywhere in a lot of scenes. @.@ Story line is pretty...shallow I think. They could have emphasized how the whole hiring ninja as assassins worked, demonstrated how important people who were trying to expose this were killed, WHO were the important people, who were the bad guys pulling strings in the police force, etc. If details of the story were focused upon, I think the movie would have lasted longer than the short 1 1/2 hours which Lai Kuan complained as being too quick to end.

However, after stating all of the above, I realize...that...Rain is pretty hot. *wink*wink* Hahaha! Nice bod larr...but not all that handsome... =p

Rating: 5/10

#2: New Moon

The next day I went to watch this with Grace and Jackson. Went there not knowing what to expect. It turned out...well...I don't know. Still felt that it could have been further improved. The book is better. The book made me feel how the characters felt (I cried at certain parts while reading too. I'm a softy, deal with it. =p) The book made me fall for characters. The movie left me starring only. The movie made me frown and snicker at certain scenes. So...I think its obvious there are gaps between the book and the movie. They definitely cannot be identical because they're both different medias; but they both nonetheless should have been able to make the reader or audience attached to the story somehow, one way or the other. I think emotions is the background of this whole Twilight saga.

Narrowing down to the actors. I think all 3 improved......slightly. Still kinda 'kayu' though. In order of skills to me, from the best onwards, would be Taylor, Kristen and Robert. I don't know if its the director's orders or what, but...seriously, words spoken should match the body language projected. Take Bella for example. Saying "I love you" while kinda gritting her teeth (or thinning her lips, I forgot which) and standing still? I get it why Edward may be just standing there; he doesn't wanna accidentally bite Bella. But Bella in the book didn't care. Bella, out of love and desperation for him, would have at least grabbed Ed's hands while saying those 3 words. And her eyes... Kristen looked like she wanna pick a fight instead...haihz...

I felt Taylor did the best job in his role. He's a natural in bringing warmth in his character, which is so appropriate since werewolves are warm right? Lol. How he hugged Bella made me wanna hug him too. Haha! And when he smiled? He made Grace melt. xD!!! There was, however, a scene I saw that showed him just standing there too while talking to Bella. That's not very natural anymore. That was when I wondered if it was the director's orders to all 3 actors to do so. With more experience, I think Taylor might just turn out good as an actor.

I think I'm gonna stop commenting here. Its time for bed and I don't wanna trigger any offensive feelings from fans of New Moon, the movie. Oh! 1 more thing, just to be fairer in my review here, I'd say a good point of the movie. Effects of fight scenes are pretty impressive. E.g. the wolves fighting scene. The one in the Volturi's castle had good effects too alright, but its just a bit too short I think. Either that or a small fight was super magnified in its dinamics. Keep the effects up, improve the rest I suppose...

New Moon has not turned me off like how Harry Porter's 1st movie did, but it has yet to make me truly satisfied... Rating: 5.5/10

Studies & Teddy

2009-12-02T21:38:00.000-08:00

Exams are near... I think its like the exam season for many of us this time. And its kinda sucky that my favorite month has to start with preparation for exams. Pfft. For me, I'm juggling studies and spending time with coursemates and housemates. Maklumlah, all of us are "splitting" up soon. Everyone's getting a tad bit mushier. Person in point --> Jackson. xD Ok la, to be honest, its not only him. I have a few other friends who feel the same. Its kinda visible all over facebook. I'm feeling...neutral. Is something wrong with me? Lol...

We only went for one class today. Strategic Planning and Management. Only went for some guidelines, if you know what I mean. Hehehe. The conclusion of the class today, however, meant that we need to read everything...and more! That's right, more! He asked us to find out on the latest issues affecting the world, our country, and the businesses our country has, i.e. what is the unemployment rate now? Why is there unemployment in our country at this time? Oh my gosh... For a person who hardly reads the papers, this sounds pretty overwhelming. Thank God most lecturers say these to scare us or push us further. I mean, what do you think is the probability of us knowing everything below each leaf in this country?? Much less the world... I don't think we'd lose lots if we didn't include such facts....right? *gulp*

Oh well... I just hope I'd be able to work faster in my studies. Study leave starts next week, and the second half of it would be gone to APYAC's conference and a wedding. Yikes... I'm glad I have Bear Bear @ Teddy to accompany me at my desk though. Hehe.

Teddy guarding the lappie. xD

Got him for free when I went to renew my Jusco card. He's imperfect - fur loss and you can actually see his "scalp/skin" in certain areas. Not to mention his senget-ed eyes and nose. Lol. But he's adorable. And I seldom say that about soft toys.

Teddy studying too. :p

Teddy's own portrait pic.

The Radio Flyer & Joseph

2009-11-29T23:27:00.000-08:00

I don't feel as oomph to blog about this as I did on Saturday, but I tweeted it, saying I will blog it, so I'm gonna do as I said.

I caught the Radio Flyer on Astro last Saturday. Its a 1992 film about an elder brother building a flying wagon so his little brother could escape the abuse he got from their stepfather. And this film made me cry. ='( It was just so touching to see how 2 barely-mature boys took care of each other, and even could worry about their mother getting upset when she finds out. Haihz... And the fact that the both of them looked so adorable just added icing on the whole sweetness of the film. Not forgetting also that those 2 boys could really act despite their age.

That's right. The elder brother is the Elijah Wood of the Lord of the Rings. xD I felt there was something familiar about this boy when I was watching the movie, and I guessed it was Elijah when he was younger. There was just something unique about his blue eyes that'll just make you think of that name. Lol.

The younger brother, however, was someone unknown to me until now. Joseph Mazzello. The boy looked familiar too, definitely, and he gave me that sort of assumption that he was an experienced face on screen as I was watching this. And I was right. This was just the younger version of himself now. Probably the start of his acting career.

Lo and behold, after the screening of the Radio Flyer on Astro, Jurassic Park was screened. And Joseph was acting in it too, also as a little boy (Tim) that was trapped on that dinosaur land.

And then, as I was googling him, I found out that he acted in Simon Birch too. This is a heart-warming film I've caught before in the past, and I never knew there was a Joseph Mazzello in it until now. Lol. xD

Its no surprised that he was given many "sensitive, melancholic" roles in the past when he was a child. I can't remember his acting in Jurassic Park though, but I caught glimpses of it in Astro that showed melancholic scenes of him too. He's just got that look in his eyes and his demeanor that makes you think like he is deep in thought. A sensitive kid. A kid that was too mature for his age, though he hardly speaks of it outloud. The kid has got talent...hmm...

Apparently he's acted in many other films too, and now, little, melancholic Joseph boy is no longer a kid.

Do you know any of his latest films? Has he been acting recently? Hmm... I guess I'd be looking out for more of him in the future. Hope his skills has further improved now that he has grown.

BBQ night. :)

2009-11-26T22:33:00.000-08:00

Last Monday, housemates and I had our bbq dinner @ our condominium's swimming pool "pondok". Lol... Let the pics do the talking alright? ;-)

40 pieces of chicken wings. =D

The pros starting the fire.

I think Jackson had the best strength of all. xD

Taking turns with the fanning.

Sedap? Hahaha.

And then it started to rain.

And yes, we still continued with the bbq-ing. No rain is gonna stop us. We paid RM50 to rent that place ok.

Those white fog you see are smoke.

Then we took turns eating too. Haha.

My turn to hold the umbrella. Pathetic job, I know. Lol... But equally essential, otherwise we wouldn't have fire anymore.

Bonding session. Lol.

Then we started.......xD

The Left 4 Dead gang. Can you guess their weapons? xD

And...Jackson went back to eating. Lol.

Roomies.

Then Collins found an alternative use for his skewer. >.<

Roomies...and the retard. Lol.

Don't ask me about the guys. Maybe they snift too much smoke. xD Lai Kuan missing here.

Roomies.

Then Lai Kuan and Collins' classmate came by.

And he helped us with some pics. :)

Then its back to "work" again. :)

Jackson just had to squeeze himself in. Lol.

We made him our cameraman instead. xD

Marshmallow-ing.

I don't know what are they doing. Collins spoilt the pic only larr...lol.

Movie reviews - Meatballs & MJ

2009-11-23T19:34:00.000-08:00

Watched this awhile back to celebrate Joey's birthday. Well, it was also like a trip out for us I guess...we get to enjoy the movie too...*shrug*

I find this pretty good. Better than Up. At least in this one I get to laugh more...and really laugh for certain scenes in fact. Ok, Up is kinda a different genre...the more touchy kind, but personally, I like animated films to be humorous. My favorite character in this one is the father. Lol. He's got one super thick eyebrow for heaven's sake! And no eyes, unless he put some effort in raising those eyebrows. Lol... I can't help but like him. xD Found the fighting chicken part pretty lame though...but its just one scene.

Overall rating: 6/10

#2

Caught this last Saturday with Marge and the boys. Surprised it was still showing, since its suppose to be on just for 2 weeks after the premier. Anyway, its good news for me and the gang. Haha.

The documentary felt pretty long, so a few of us got pretty restless. But its a good and detail description of how the weeks leading to MJ's death were. Its a documentary, so its bound to be less "dramatic" I suppose. More serious.

Its sad how much effort and time MJ and his team put into preparing the comeback concert, and just when its all about ready, he's gone. Haihz... I agree that he was a musical genius - he could write, sing, dance...and he could really hear, feel and lead the organization of his songs well. I salute him that he was willing to be hands-on with the team; leading them, with the help of Kenny Ortega (which is also the director of this film; did you know he choreographed High School Musical too??), humbly yet firmly.

I noticed that MJ's lyrics were also good...like Taylor Swift and Abba, the words used, and the theme of each song were unique and very nicely written. Like a story. Like literature. Lol. They're songs are like different kinds of poems. Lol. Well, I don't know about other artistes; I'm not very good with the music world.

I can imagine MJ writing such songs though. He's definitely melancholic - a perfectionists who's super creative. Its just sad that together with such characteristics, he gets depressed and confused with the world too. :( If only he had found the truth... I took a personality test awhile back too. Result? Melancholic. Lol.

I won't rate this one. Its a tribute to him. So I shall leave it as that. :)

A word or two for you. :)

2009-11-20T18:52:00.000-08:00

I saw this on Patrick's blog and I find it really good. Inspirational, or motivational, or encouraging...I don't know which. Lol. This is the biggest I can get it to be. Doubt it'll be readable. So please feel free to click on the image and read when it enlarges. Cheers! :)

VIVA day

2009-11-18T06:19:00.001-08:00

I know I took a long time in uploading these pics or even blog about VIVA day, but hey...mm...ok...I don't have an excuse. :p Well, its never too late to talk about the past I suppose. I'm still in uni, aren't I? ;)

So we're finally finished with everything to do with thesis on the 2nd of November 2009. Woohoo! Done with the report, the binding, the practices, the endless consultations, the presentation, and the worries! We're just left with showing our appreciation to our supervisor for helping us out. (That'll happen next week I think.)

Here's some pics we took after VIVA presentation, while waiting for our supervisor to be free for a photo with us. No photos taken before the presentation 'cuz we were too busy having butterflies in our stomachs. xD

The team. :)

Yikes... Sorry for the blurness. We were still learning the functions of the camera then.

Then Kah Yee's group joined us after their VIVA too...:)

Feeling the exhaustion already.

Still waiting for Mr. Alex...

The other team.

Finally! A pic with Mr. Alex and our 2nd marker, Ms. Kalaivani (that's her name right???)

I was all ready to head back already and they still had the energy to do crazy poses. Lol.

Whitney Houston - I Look to You

2009-11-15T09:31:00.000-08:00

As I lay me down
Heaven hear me now
I'm lost without a cause
After giving it my all

Winter storms have come
And darkened my sun
After all that I've been through
Who on earth can I turn to?

I look to you
I look to you
After all my strength is gone
In you I can be strong

I look to you
I look to you
And when melodies are gone
In you I hear a song, I look to you

About to lose my breath
There's no more fighting left
Sinking to rise no more
Searching for that open door

And every road that I've taken
Led to my regret
And I don't know if I'm gonna make it
Nothing to do but lift my head

I look to you
I look to you
And when all my strength is gone
In you I can be strong

I look to you
I look to you
And when melodies are gone
In you I hear a song, I look to you

My levee's have broken, my walls have come
Crumbling down on me
The rain is falling, defeat is calling
I need you to set me free

Take me far away from the battle
I need you, shine on me

I look to you
I look to you
After all my strength has gone
In you I can be strong

I look to you
I look to you
And when melodies are gone
In you I hear a song, I look to you

I look to you
I look to you

I don't quite like this song...maybe its the tune of it or something, I'm not sure... But its the new comeback song by Whitney. Its the title of her album too. And its really sad how much her voice has changed. Youtube commenters said that this is what drugs (particularly, coke) does to your voice. Yikes... Don't know if it'll ever improve, but fans of her have faith that it will get better. In fact, think twice before criticizing her, cuz' you'd probably get about 10 fans shooting you back. Seriously...the comments I read in youtube in response to a critic was like...World War III! I think that guy would have died if the fans were close enough to touch him.

What caught my attention about this song was its words. Do you think she's writing about God? You = God? In another live video of her performing, she dedicated this song to her mom...but while singing it, she mentioned "Lord" and "Him". Hmm...

Well, if what I think is true, I'm happy for her. But like what Aunty Priscilla once said to me, "Its always about Him, not us." What she meant was that whenever we praise and worship Him, don't dwell on how sucky our lives are, on how bad we've been, on how weak our strength is etc, but just focus on Him, and only Him. Hmm... I think that's sound advice.

Below is a video of her better past in her career, singing with Cece Winans. I just had to post this up when I found it. Superb old school gospel singing. (Not sure if its a gospel hit though.)

Movie review - 2012

2009-11-12T08:14:00.001-08:00

I've recently watched two movies, but I'm going to blog about the one I just came home from first. Will touch on the other another time.

(WARNING: Super duper long post below, but you are encouraged to complete it. <3>

I really wondered what the hype was all about concerning this movie. People posted the trailers on Facebook; statuses were up announcing who's gonna watch it when and with who; friends texting each other asking when they would go for it together; documentaries and newspaper articles were up too, all trying to reason and predict the end of the world. Even the cinema hall I was in tonight was filled up to the front-est row! My gosh... And here I was this week, a lil' disappointed I was not heading to catch another movie tonight. *pout*

Anyway, I believe I under-expected how this movie would turn out. (Or maybe my under-expectation influenced its impression on me. Get it?) It was actually pretty good. It is definitely an action, suspense-filled movie all the way, and the whole 2 hours plus of it did not feel long at all. In fact, I had my hands clasp around my mouth most of the time. I hope my hands were clean then...not looking forward to a pimple breakout. =S

Special effects were good, main actors and actresses were good. The supporting ones...hmm...well, let's just say not all are that experienced. I especially like it that this movie shows more of the whole world's perspective on the crisis, rather than the usual America-only-in-crisis kind, if you get what I mean, but its still unavoidable that America is the main country of the show. But hey, they are after all a big and strong country. Maybe it will be a fact that they would play the biggest (or at least one of the biggest) role when a worldwide natural disaster really happens.

So we came home impressed, with our bladder full... Then the question pops up, "What if those things really happen when its time?" I, for one, am very sceptical that the whole planet earth would break up the way it did in the movie. I felt it was rather extreme and dramatized. But I cannot say for certain, as the magnitude of all that was spoken in the Bible can only be imagined. Let's go to those verses.

Mark 13: 3-27 (NIV) ----> Signs of the End of the Age

As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked him privately, "Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?"

Jesus said to them: "Watch out that no one deceives you. Many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am he,' and will deceive many. When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.

"You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them. And the gospel must first be preached to all nations. Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.

"Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.

"When you see 'the abomination that causes desolation' standing where it does not belong - let the reader understand - then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let no one on the roof of his house go down or enter the house to take anything out. Let no one in the field go back to get his cloak. How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers! Pray that this will not take place in winter, because those will be days of distress unequaled from the beginning, when God created the world, until now - and never to be equaled again. If the Lord had not cut short those days, no one would survive. But for the sake of the elect, whom he has chosen, he has shortened them. At that time if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or, 'Look, there he is!' do not believe it. For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and miracles to deceive the elect - if that were possible. So be on you guard; I have told you everything ahead of time.

"But in those days, following that distress,

"'the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.'

"At that time men will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. And he will send his angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens.

Mark 13: 29-33 ---> The Day and Hour Unknown

"...when you see these things happening, you know that it is near, right at the door. I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come."

~~~o~~~

So some believe that 2012 could really be a 'pantang' year. And I heard scientists predicted it was the year after, that is 2013, instead that would be the last year. But I guess the question is not quite when, but what are you going to do now? Are you prepared? Hmm...I'm not sure I could answer that myself, but its something to ponder about.

I'm tired now, going to bed soon. Here's my overall rating for this one: 8.5.

Its good. Go catch it. Goodnight.

p.s. Jojo Struys tweeted that this movie did not tug at the heart's strings. But...I cried. ='( I guess I'm a softy after all. The movie is also surprisingly funny at certain parts too. Hehe.

December...

2009-11-09T00:05:00.000-08:00

My favourite month in a year.

Christmas! One of the best seasons. Carols, gifts, holidays, decorations, the christmas tree, sales!...loved ones...<3 *Wished there was snow.*

Of course, not forgetting, Jesus Christ, 'cuz its His birthday.

Then soon, it's the New Year. And then, there's hugs and kisses and fireworks...and maybe my dog freakin' out.

Also, camps in between and hang outs because everyone is on holiday. Well, I'm not quite sure about those in certain universities and colleges though.

*Sighs dreamily....*

Part of me can't wait for the month to arrive. The other is doubtful if I'll truly enjoy it.

Wished I had you to go through it with.

p.s.: I'm graduating by Christmas this year too! :-)

Law Abiding Citizen

2009-11-02T04:09:00.000-08:00

Just got back from Malacca this morning. It feels pretty jetlaggish, although its a car I've been sitting in instead. Car-lagged then? Hmm...funny. Anyway, I'm not gonna talk about Malacca for this post. Will save that until after I've collected all the photos.

Here, I'm gonna talk about the movie Tansra and I watched a few Saturdays back (I think. :p)

Its another Gerald Butler show, however, its no more a romantic comedy. I haven't watch Gamer, so I don't know how it is. But in this one, he's a dangerous, genius of a father in revenge. Something bad happened to him, and America's law system didn't return him justice. So, he took matters into his own hands.

We caught this movie late at night, and I wasn't prepared at all for the action right in the beginning of the movie. And there are certain parts throughout the movie that were really gross and surprising. Surprising as in sudden happenings that makes you jump in your seat. I guess they were good to keep the movie exciting, but looking back, I think the entire story could have been pushed up a notch.

For example, Gerald's character could have been given the opportunity to show off more of his self-learned knowledge of the law system; the suspense, though its there, could have been increased like in Angels & Demons - always chasing for a life that could have been saved should they have been a few minutes earlier; Gerald's character (I forgot the character's name, damn.) could have died in a more grand manner, i.e. imagine the orchestra playing in the background as he gets engulfed in flames. I guess there could be many more suggestions, but I'd stop here.

Probably the money factor plays a role too in how the movie turned out to be. Wonder how much they spend for its production.

Nonetheless, it is still a watchable movie. So go ahead and enjoy yourself. :)

Rating: I have trouble deciding between 6.5 and 7, so I'm gonna sit on the fence and say 6.75.

Grace's 21st - Genting

2009-10-28T01:20:00.000-07:00

Housemates and I went to Genting last Thursday to celebrate Grace's 21st birthday. So here are the pictures. WARNING: They are really plentiful. Lol. And guess what? Half way uploading the pics, I realized I forgot to put stamps on them like I did for Gopeng's pics. Toot!!! >.< Oh, anyway.....its not all that important I guess. Sigh...

Enjoy! :)

Before leaving. Us without Collins.

Once there, it was super cold! Probably because it was still early?... Arrived at 10 plus in the morning.

Look at the fog!

Us without Lai Kuan at the themepark's counter queue.

Birthday girl. Grace, you look nicer showing off your braces. :)

Gettin' insane. Haha.

On our first ride.

This is the 2nd time we sat it. There were hardly anyone for it then, so we took a "cabin" each. And yeah, its moving here. Woohoo!

I was so scared that Collins would fall here. He's the one taking all this "in-action" pics. What with bending over his cabin for a good shot and all...=S

The financial economists. xD

Then Collins got drawn to the...what's this game called?

He was actually good at it. Lol. See the fallen pins?

A teddy for his girl.

Waiting in line for the space shot.

On the Dinosaur Land boat. Lol. We sat this to calm ourselves down after Space Shot.

Breastfeeding...xD!!!

Then we saw animals. xD

Meet Putih, whom all of us loved. <3

Putih's own portrait shot. Haha.

On the merry-go-round. Haha.

Then Lai Kuan played too.

And she won that lil' teddy. :)

And he became the carrier. Haha.

Collins' monkey-face. xD

That's better. :)

The pic we bought.

Upclose.

At lunch.

Then Olivia, Grace and I decided to get tattoos. Haha. Here, deciding on the design.

While Olivia went to get hers already.

Nice? Anyway, it hardly lasted 3 days. Don't waste your money on this.

Grace? Lol...

There we go...:)

On another ride.

And another.

Our final one.

Collins, Lai Kuan and Pei Yee didn't join the last ride, so they went to play other games. And Collins came back with friends for his first teddy. Lol.

Lai Kuan got a friend for lil' teddy too.

Like this pic. :)

Reflections

2009-10-25T20:11:00.000-07:00

1 Corinthians 13:1-3

"If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels,
but have not love,
I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.

If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge,
and if I have a faith that can move mountains,
but have not love,
I am nothing.

If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames,
but have not love,
I gain nothing."

1 Corinthians 13:13

"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.
But the greatest of these is love."

Gopeng trip

2009-10-21T02:13:00.000-07:00

This trip happened weeks back, probably even months back... I can't even remember the exact dates we went for this thing even. It was just 2 days and in Gopeng, near Ipoh...so yeah. Its also my parents' cell group trip, which I sort of crashed. Haha. Anyway, Mom was pestering me for an answer early, so I just agreed. *shrug*

Here's some pictures. Those and the captions will tell you everything...:) Credit to Michelle Tham for the pictures.

Packing our stuffs into the 3 cars.

A prayer of journey mercy before heading out.

See that small sign that says "Kampar" there? That's where we're heading. :)

At a coffee shop in a Kampar

Just walking around.

Dad & Joel. :)

Then we visited...

I think you'd feel left out or something if you didn't own a bike there. Haha!

Foh San, Ipoh. Famous dim sum restaurant. We reached there late, so many dishes were gone, but we did try the loh mai kai there, and it was awesome! Seriously...

Funny Mountain soy shop.

Yup, its pretty well-known.

Our accomodation. Its called Harvest Haven.

A hall where services could be held.

Briefing from the caretaker. The cost is really cheap; their objective is to bless the "tenants". However, rules have to be adhered to, i.e. keeping the area clean. It was fair.

The room Michelle and I shared.

Yeah, it was for 4 persons.

Dinner

Capernway is the organization that set the place up.

Worship time for the night's fellowship.

Aunty Goh prepared some ice-breakers.

Uncle Goh got "punished" to kiss his wife. Haha.

Oh, this is the next morning's worship. We didn't do much the night before. Just hanged around and chatted.

Uncle Vincent gave the word for the day.

Then it was time to check-out. We had to change the sheets ourselves, just like the previous tenants did for us. It was tough to do it hotel-style.

And, we decided to go a lil further by cleaning up the whole place. :) Uncle Tham doing kungfu here. Haha.

Joel was busy occupying himself with his gameboy. Tsk tsk tsk...xD

After lunch, we washed the dishes.

A prayer before departing.

And on the way, we spotted durians. Haha.

Happy family. :)

O_O !!!

2009-10-17T02:45:00.001-07:00

Why is it that I get so stressed up every time I come back from an interview eh?

Ok, its just twice so far, but...seriously.

This is so not cool. =(

I wished God would just tell me what job I should go for and take just like that.

Without me having to ponder about everything. And I mean EVERYTHING.

Well, it feels like everything. And my brain just can't take it.

It feels like its gonna burst.

I'm going to get white hair, like a lot of them, pretty soon. Premature whitening of the hair.

No, scratch that. That's not going to happen. I rebuke that!

Sigh.

I so wanted to sleep all this speed- and widespread-thinking that's making me so worked up, but I can't!

'Cuz I took a latte and tea this late morning and afternoon (11am and 3pm). I did that to stay awake and alert for the interview.

And now I can't sleep off the result of interviews. Sigh!

Oh God, please help me. What can I do to stop this madness?

A day in the office. :)

2009-10-15T02:16:00.000-07:00

Ashton Kutcher tweet this, and its awesome. Haha! Gosh, I wished my future office would be as fun and random as this. xD Especially liked the guy who climbed on his table. Haha!

Movie Reviews

2009-10-12T01:20:00.000-07:00

When you run out of things to blog about, movie reviews always do come in handy. Haha. Well, actually I did have something to blog about a couple of days back, but circumstances just didn't "allow" me to post it, and its kinda too late now to do so. Don't ask me to explain that. Lol.

So, anyway, I watched 2 movies recently...1 a pretty "old" one, and the other a new release. Let's start with the older one.

#1: The Ugly Truth

I didn't quite fancy this movie. I felt it lack that magical feel to romantic comedies. Truth or not, I felt the pervert-ness in this show was exaggerated and the romance was downsized. Compared to other movies of its genre, I prefer the others like The Proposal, 27 Dresses, P.S. I Love You, Sweet Home Alabama, etc. The humor in this one also was rather shallow. I couldn't quite laugh wholeheartedly. *shrug*

Rating: 4.5/10

#2: Surrogates

This one got released recently. Caught it with Mei Jun and Patrick.:) Hmm...the concept is like a cross between the Stepford Wives and I-Robot. This one lacks suspense I think. Mei Jun put it right when she asked "That's it?" after the movie ended. Lol. Not much fight scenes, not much humor, not much a lot of things. I guess the story is pretty ok, they just need to dramatize it more for it to be just right.

Rating: 5/10

ROCKY

2009-10-05T08:45:00.000-07:00

I watched Marley & Me again last night when I couldn't sleep. Stayed up 'til 4.20am to complete it. Haha. Man, that movie still makes me cry. In fact, I think I cried even more last night...what with the night always bringing in more emo-ness and all. Wait...I think I watched the first time at night too. Hmm...

Anyway, I chose that movie 'cuz I was thinking of my own dog, and how naughty he is these few days. He's always been naughty la, but lately its as though he's got the sugar rush every day, and every single time! (And he hasn't quite been having a good appetite for a few days too. Where did he get all the energy??) Its so hard to control him, you know. And then I recalled how Marley was in the movie...sigh...I think I have Marley's partner in crime. Should Rocky have been left to roam INSIDE the house, Mom would send him back to the dog pound in no time.

Did I tell you he once peed on me 'cuz he simply couldn't control his excitement? And the uncountable number of time he nose-butt me, and had my hand in his mouth?? Don't worry, he has yet to puncture my hand; just always has his drool all over me. There are other things too, probably too many to describe in detail. And he just doesn't get instructions. Ok, maybe he's young and all (about 8 months now), but he's really huge and has to learn how to listen soon, or else, we'd all be mash potatoes just trying to get him on a leash.

What happened to those times where he was just too adorable and gentle that you just have to hold him? Where he'd just sleep all day, and gently yelps when he needs something.

The little bits of energy and liveliness is great too for bonding sessions and stuff. *p.s. I think you can see his naughtiness surfacing in this pic too now. How come I've never noticed it before?*

And then he started growing up. I bought him that bone so he could learn how to NOT chew on my fingers, hand and toes. Pity my limbs, I tell you.

Do you see his mischievious look? Lol. Oh gosh...

Here's a video of him I took just now. He's on a leash 'cuz we have an auto gate. We're afraid he would run out once the gate opens and get lost in never never land or something. *shrug* This was prior to his play time. But whether its before play time or not, he just acts that way everytime we so much as look his way. Lol.

p.s Sorry its senget-ted. I forgot videos arent rotate-able. :p

Let's hope he'd grow to mature like Marley. Thank God I'm still young. At least I can stand his abuse a lil' longer. I wanted to capture how he is when he's free from the leash, but I was afraid he'd knock me over, and I would send my still-new phone flying over to my neighbour's house or something.

Next item to buy for Rocky: Something to occupy his play time so I won't be the play subject. Hmm...a cat maybe?

Oh, Rocky likes drinking water from the hose. That is fun. :) I just have to battle him to reach the hose head every time though. Sigh.

During the holidays...=)

2009-09-29T22:58:00.000-07:00

Wow...it feels long since I updated here. Sorry...#1. I don't quite have stuff to talk about. One thing I have, I have yet to collect the pictures concerning it. #2. I started twittering. Yeah, I know its such an ugh excuse. I mean how can you find a new 'toy' and then just abandon this old one right? Poor blog of mine...lol. Anyway, you can follow me on Twitter - my username "charhcy". Haha. *winks!*

So I found something to crap about last night - my closet emptying chore. Lol... Yeah, I did this about 11 plus last night cuz I had a too-long afternoon nap, so I couldn't possibly sleep early. I basically gave half my closet away...hmm...wait, ok lah, maybe about a quarter. It still was more than I thought! Geez...maybe I really do have plenty of clothings. Lol. Undiscovered ones probably since I just always seem to use back the same old ones. Haha.

This is the amount to be given away. Is it plentiful?

The hangers those clothings were separated from. Oh gosh...imagine the heart breaks...xD

My closet after the sorting. Sigh. And I thought I was ready to go for more shopping judging from the number of free hangers I now have.

There's still the bottoms that I have yet to sort. Well, maybe next time. I got lazy and too sweaty after sorting the tops to continue anymore.

Today, Ashton Kutcher twittered about this elementary choir group, PS22 Chorus. Video after video, I couldn't stop youtubing them. Here's a couple of videos about them:-

This is lil' Justin, who is now not so little anymore, singing a Christmas song. He's amazingly talented with a great voice, and even wrote some songs with his music teacher. Awesome!

This is his song, co-written with his teacher as well.

Ok, more on the choir group. Hehe.

And here's another 1. :)

Ok, I gotta stop blogging videos here. You should just go check them out in youtube. They're really cool, and they have such a good music teacher. How I wished I had a chance to join such a group when I little. :)

Where Got Ghost?

2009-09-21T11:01:00.000-07:00

Oh Lord..............!!!!! I can't take this anymore. At least not for tonight. At least not until I've satisfied my restless desire of coming online. Sigh! Ugh...I so no no like exams!!! >.< So damn many things to digest...Transnational Business...sigh. Its a synonym for international business, fyi. So much for considering masters of international business. *shudder* Maybe I might be just a tad bit smarter in the future? Haha.

So anyway, I'm taking the opportunity to update here while I'm still online. Went to watch Singapore's 'Where Got Ghost' not too long ago. Such a typical title for them. But then again, as my roomie pointed out to me, Jack Neo is (again) directing.

Its rated 1/10 for me. So I guess the conclusion is that you shouldn't go watch this unless you really just have no where else to be at.

I felt like I could act in it even. Seriously... The movie is divided into 3 scenarios. Probably only the last one projected some extra acting skills in it. About being hilarious? Well, maybe the language differences (mind you, I'm a banana) made things a little less hilarious. But overall, there weren't much funny scenes for me. In fact, I laughed harder at the screw-ups shown after the movie. Its not scary too. But the sudden appearance of something, together with loud, creepy music did work in making us jump. Haihz...I don't fancy those kinda jerks when I'm still alive and breathing.

The story line(s) is based on chinese beliefs, and frankly, I felt such beliefs instilled unnecessary fear. I'm not gonna elaborate further 'cuz its a sensitive issue. Just be respectful and content with life. No one owes it to you to make you prosperous. Also, just something to think about...should we really fear (as in kiasi kinda fear) those we worship? Especially if they are those you knew...hmm...:)

To be fair, I have watched other Singaporean shows too, and some are actually not bad. Few even made me tear. But this is one just did not achieve it...

Gonna continue surfing now.

My fateful study corner. Sighhh...

Hmm...

2009-09-16T10:15:00.000-07:00

Shaun Premnath's answer to CLEO's question on "What do you think are women's biggest insecurities in the bedroom?":-

"I think that girls are more worried whether the guy she's dating is only good in bed."

So agree.

Phone!

2009-09-13T23:39:00.000-07:00

I.......changed.........my..........phone!!! ^o^

Ok ok, first thing's first. Gotta pay tribute to my old, faithful one of 3 plus years...*sobs* You were really one of the toughest phones I've had. So unfortunate that you had a master with such butter fingers. Guess the final drop really pushed you too far. Couldn't bear to trade you away (I don't think the traders even want such a beaten-up phone too actually), so you'll be the emergency phone of our family. Teehee.

See the crack huh...

And...this is my new one. Gahahaha. SE G705. Equipped with 3G, Wifi (duno how to use yet) and GPS (duno how to use yet). Bought it at only RM780. But it seems you can get it even cheaper. =S Oh well... It feels much more fragile then my previous one though. You think its possible to cure butter fingers overnight? Hmm... We'll see.

Gtg now. Suppose to have taken my nap much earlier since I didn't get proper sleep last night in preparation for this morning's paper, but...oh, the internet... ;p

Study leave = Boredom?

2009-09-10T23:57:00.000-07:00

OMGosh...life cannot be any more boring than it is now...right? Sigh... Its my study leave week now and its killing me! Really rreeeeaallllyyy dislike exams. Pfft! Wouldn't mind getting the results if they're good though. xD

Sighhh...

2 and a half days more before my first paper - Malaysian Economics.

Anyway, painted my toes yesterday as an excuse of 'taking a break from studies'. The thing is...I haven't even started studying for that day then! xD Kids...don't try this at home. The painting didn't take long though. Its the drying part that takes eternity. Check it out...

Getting better at the beads, don't you think? ;)

I think there's something wrong with my top coat though. The transparent one... When I took my bath for the day, bubbles started appearing on the nails. It happened last time with the red toes too...hmm... The bottle was with me for some time, so maybe its just time to change. Ruined my creative work though...=S

I think Mom was getting bored yesterday too. See what she created to entertain herself...xD.

Mango split with durian and coffee ice-cream, decorated with normal nasi-lemak-kind kacang, almond slices and colourful icing you see on raya cookies. :) Haha!

Honestly, I think the original banana split is the best, but her creation was great as well. Haha! :)

Well, pray for my exams and let's hope time will pass faster during this period. Can't wait!

Yawn~~~

"Free at last, free at last; Thank God Almighty, we're free at last!"

2009-09-07T23:54:00.000-07:00

I was watching Oprah not too long ago, and they were showcasing Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and what he has done for the U.S.A. during his time. He was a civil rights activists, constantly fighting and speaking up for the justice of all people in his country. I'm not sure how he is linked to the revolution of the church, but I know the Lutheran denomination has something to do with him, and I suspect so does the Protestant church. I don't have the time right now to research on it (its my study leave this week!), but something in Oprah did catch my eye.

Dr. King was shot in Memphis one day by an assassin. What interests me was what he spoke about the day before. Dr. King was scheduled to speak in Memphis, but he was depressed that day as mentioned by an associate (showed in Oprah), so he decided to rest in his hotel instead. But the crowd wanted Dr. King and not a replacement speaker, and so he was called down still.

Dr. King spoke his speech, famously known as the "I was on the mountain top" speech (if I caught that right in Oprah), and he mentioned that God has taken him up to the mountain top to see the promise land, and that he may not go there with them, but that "we as a people will get to that promise land". Ironically, he died the next morning.

That speech made me recall something though. Moses sinned and was not allowed to enter the promise land during the old testament times. But he was allowed to see the land from a mountain top before he died. (Deuteronomy 34:1-5)

The question I went to next was whether Dr. King knew he was gonna die before he's ripe and old? Like Moses...see but not enter... Was that why he was depressed that day? Hmm...:) I don't think he knew it was the next day that he would meet his assassin because sources say he was "cheerful" and was getting ready for a meeting when the shot came, but did he know its coming one day already?...

I guess these are questions that only the dead could answer...sigh... He's nevertheless an inspiring leader. Check out his vids below. The first is his famous "I have a dream" speech in Lincoln Memorial where there was about 200,000 listeners; and the second is a short tribute made for him, which comprises of bits and pieces of the same speech. Enjoy...

Oh yeah...One phrase I liked from Dr. King goes something like this: "Injustice is a threat to justice everywhere." Hehe. xD

P/s: I included a little comic on driving skills here too. Haha. Was searching for pics concerning driving last night and I came across this.

Merdeka Eve

2009-09-01T04:56:00.000-07:00

A group of friends and I went on a little KL tour on Merdeka eve after our separate dinners and all. And we went to KLCC's park thinking we could get some Starbucks coffee and hang there, watching whatever scenery there was to see. But then after all the hassle Margarate had to go through to arrange this, it didn't quite work out as planned.

The entire KLCC was pretty filled with people. Maybe not as full as other years when there were "proper" countdown celebrations held there la...but I wouldn't know exactly because I was never there during those years. Anyway, the people seems to be expecting fireworks at midnight. The thing is...there wasn't going to be any. Lol. The papers already said so. And I let myself have that slight hope that maybe, just maybe, we would be in luck. xD

Well, in the end nothing happened. No miracle. No luck. Maybe even worse luck 'cuz we got shooed off a few minutes pass midnight by security guards and RELA. Sigh... Even our coffee and hang plan could not materialize.

So not too long after, we headed to Petaling Street in hope for some food. But we were still luck-less as most shops were already closed by then. Well, except one...which was where we ended up before we got home.

All in all, it was still pretty fun getting lost together, not knowing what to do next. Got to crap and stuff. But maybe the drivers didn't come home as happy as I did. Haha. It ain't easy driving aroung KL blindly in a manual car I suppose...xD

Here some pics:-

Yeah, we got shooed by then and didn't know what to do. So we took some pics...:)

Like this one, except that there isn't enough lighting. Melissa is missing here though.

There she is! xD

Sitting around some walkway while we figured out where to head next.

The hokkien mee shop that was the only one open. Margarate and I.

Edward so cute...xD

Eugene, Melissa and Daryl.

By the time we were done eating, a few of us already felt like how Daryl look. Lol.

Movie review - Up

2009-08-27T05:40:00.000-07:00

Watched this last night. Caught a midnight slot, so skipped class this morning. Muahahaha. :p Surprisingly, the cinema hall was pretty filled. As if no one had any responsibilities on the next day. Or maybe many of them were uni students who just needed a break...like us. :)

Well, honestly, I prefer other Pixar cartoons...especially the classic digital animation ones like Toy Story and Monsters Inc. Up couldn't quite be compared to them, I believe... Yeah, there's definitely certain parts where you can really get a laugh...but...I don't know...I guess you should catch it to understand yourself. The story is very romantic though. Too bad Ellie couldn't live throughout the whole cartoon. She's quite an interesting character. :)

If you ask me whether you should go watch this... Mm...if you have time and would just like to catch any movie, then sure. If you want to come out of the cinema feeling really satisfied, then maybe not.

Rating: 4/10.

I just recalled... Wall-E is another favorite. Its a Pixar animation too right? Yeah, that one is better...:)

A change of topic...

Its Thursday, and the house is already more than half empty... :( Everyone is going back... Well, I guess its not so bad for me since I'd be heading home myself tomorrow. But the night is really quiet already... After tomorrow, Jackson would be all alone. That's worse I suppose... Hmm...

Just to update

2009-08-25T03:17:00.000-07:00

For the first time in a few weeks, I'm having a breather here because I completed my thesis part faster than the others. Woohoo! And I thought I was lazing too much...looks like they were too...xD So since I've got some time to spare, I decided to type something here. Somebody commented on my irregularity in blogging, so here's an attempt to just throw whatever in here.

Been watching a lot of Gundam this few days. Yeah, the anime. And yes, I know its a boy's thing and stuff, but hey...I got introduced to it by my bro, and I found out that its unisex! Who says girls can't watch this kinda cartoons...they're pretty interesting... :p One episode actually made me cry too today...='( I think I'm gonna complete season 1 very soon. Anyone has the complete set of season 2? Hehe.

So besides watching a lot of anime last night, I painted my toes too. Hehe. Yeah, this is what I did while 'lazing'. xD Bought the little nail beads awhile ago (the pic was posted here too), but never got the time to experiment it until now. Check me toes out...

Ok lah...I know my work very amateur, but hey, its my first try ok. >.< Was so clumpsy til I knocked over a bottle of transparent nail colour.

Anyway, did you notice my 'stamp' in the pic? xD Got influenced by Grace as usual, so decided to try a 'stamp' out in photoshop since I had some time. :p I think I should start citing Grace everytime I get influenced by her. Fyi, the nail beads actually are her thing too. Oh gosh, the aftermath of having a roomie....lol.

Gotta go cook now. :)

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A friend just enlightened me. Apparently, Gundam is not really assumed to be for boys. Its actually known for its politically-based story line. So its suppose to be for adults. xD If I understand the story, does that mean I'm mature?? Lol. Lame.... :p

Just found out also that I'm presenting tomorrow morning for tutorial, and its already 11.26pm now. Argh! Workload crash!

Movie review - G.I. Joe

2009-08-20T22:45:00.000-07:00

OMGosh...I feel like I'm becoming a rotten egg. How dull can life get? Sigh... Been busy day and night with thesis this week. Managed to complete most of it last night, but guess what? Our dear supervisor had to cancel the meet-up today. Sigh. So actually we kinda rushed last night for nothing. But oh well, at least we're free-er this weekend. We'll see how it goes next week. Due date: Sept 4!

Anyway, went on a date watching this *points up* with Melanie last Sunday. Came in late, so we kinda missed the front part (I think its about a French history of something?). To be honest, I was drowsy in the early parts of the movie, but I think its due to the day being Sunday. Sundays are always extra tiring... But maybe the drowsiness was also contributed by the fast-talking-fast-action-but-don't-quite-know-what's-going-on thing in the movie's beginning. After awhile, the brain just gets tired of trying to figure the plot out. xD

Well, we got less blur once we got to the middle. Channing Tatum's hot, but acting's not that outstanding. Ok larr... And I think they chose the wrong girl for the role of Anna. Sienna's just not 'yeng' enough for it. Action of the movie's pretty cool. Especially like the part where they were running in Paris. The overall plot is just so-so though...its not impressive enough.

Rating: 6/10

Amen :)

2009-08-18T06:40:00.000-07:00

Saw this clip in Amelia's blog. I found it especially powerful in terms of how it is presented.

Should have sang this song this month during worship since merdeka is around the corner...so applicable...

A day out

2009-08-12T04:40:00.000-07:00

We were free of classes last Tuesday, so a couple of us just had to reward ourselves a little with shopping, food and movie, and there we go, heading to Mid Valley. :)

Shopped around a little before watching this.

Compared to Harry Porter, this is better; there's laughter, there's a storyline, there's rationality thrown in it, etc. Laughter is the highlight of this show. If you have not catch it, then you may wanna watch out for the jungle-dance scene. xD

Sandra, as usual, with her nothing-to-lose attitude in acting...Its not always you'll see her all gentle and pleasant like a lady in a movie. And Ryan...I never knew his name up until now, but I have seen him around before. I don't think he needs to put in much effort to be as hilarious as he is. xD So yeah, the acting is not exactly jaw-dropping.

You could say its the classic kinda humorous, romantic movie. Common, maybe...but definitely entertaining.

Rating: 6/10

After that, we adjourned to Sushi Zanmai. ^^ Here are some pics...

Hahaha! xD

Though its so blurry, I actually kinda like this pic...:p

After walking a while more, we headed home. Spent approximately 9 1/2 hours shopping, and RM 147.20 bucks. Lol...As if money grow on tree...Haihz...

Stuffs I brought home. The bag was a gift from Soo Cheen <3
The rest: a clinche, nail art stuff and a bra! Oh, birthday gifts too.

The nail artsy stuff upclose.

Movie review - Harry Potter

2009-08-03T07:52:00.000-07:00

So I watched this last Saturday. Well, honestly, I'm not an avid follower of the HP movies. I think I caught the first three, and I think I caught the one where Sirius died (that's the previous one right?), and I definitely missed the one with Robert Pattinson in it. I was super excited about the first movie 'cuz I read the books and stuff, but it greatly disappointed me. So I immediately stopped becoming a fan of the movies. Sad to say...

This one definitely beat the first one. (I can't quite say the same about the other parts of the series 'cuz I can't quite remember.) It had a better description of what is happening, with better effects. It better be since this is already the 6th part... The 3 main actors are gettting better in their acting too.

But...

The climax was missing. The duration was pretty long (2 hours plus), and for one with no climax, the audience got restless by the end. In fact, they were already packing their stuff, and some even leaving the theater even before the movie totally ended.

And the part where Dumbledore died? *shakes head* He's suppose to be one of the greatest wizards in the story, and he died with no drama at all... Someone was saying that even Sirius' death was more dramatic. The after-death part did made me tear though...what with the orchestrated music and everyone pointing their wands to the sky...:(

Overall rating? 5/10

Hmm...

2009-07-31T00:10:00.001-07:00

Sigh...

Why can't human love be as sweet and simple as this?

January's Thoughts

Just to explain...

Movie review - Ip Man 2

Movie review - Clash of the Titans

Convocation Day

The week after CNY...

Movie review - Valentine's Day

Passport renewal day

Running out of topics...

Movie review - 14 Blades

Its CNY!

It's Mommy's birthday!

Hair issues...

Movie review - Holmes, the Morgans & Fairies

The Prayer by Josh Groban & ....???

Next stop? Alpha Track @ Singapore

End times...*shudder*

SHINE - Youth Camp '09 Part 3 (FINAL)

SHINE - Youth Camp '09 Part 2

The Biggest Loser season 3

SHINE - Youth Camp '09 Part 1

Re-wedding. ;-)

Goodbyes to the ones I love :)

December...*dances*

Yes, I'm alive...=D

Soft shell crab night.

Movie review: Ninja's Ass. & the Moon

Studies & Teddy

The Radio Flyer & Joseph

BBQ night. :)

Movie reviews - Meatballs & MJ

A word or two for you. :)

VIVA day

Whitney Houston - I Look to You

Movie review - 2012

December...

Law Abiding Citizen

Grace's 21st - Genting

Reflections

Gopeng trip

O_O !!!

A day in the office. :)

Movie Reviews

ROCKY

During the holidays...=)

Where Got Ghost?

Hmm...

Phone!

Study leave = Boredom?

"Free at last, free at last; Thank God Almighty, we're free at last!"

Merdeka Eve

Movie review - Up

Just to update

Movie review - G.I. Joe

Amen :)

A day out

Movie review - Harry Potter

Hmm...

End times...shudder

December...dances