My Box Of Chocolates

Objective: To Improve

2012-01-11T01:50:00.002+08:00

Throughout the year of 2011, I was in a state of trying to figure out exactly what I want in my life. Relationship wise, to career wise and most importantly what would make me happy. Been through my industrial training and I have managed to get a better picture of adulthood. Been talking to seniors and colleagues on what really matters in life. It was something I needed.

So for now I have some short term plans in mind. Short term as in less than 5 years (so don’t ask me where do I see myself in 5 years). This year will be the year where I have to improve myself. Take everything in. Generally, I’ll strive to be a better person and a more wholesome person. I have been told or realised; my weaknesses as a person. Friends who were kind enough or daring enough if you will; to point out my weaknesses, I cherish you. To improve will be my objective. I guess I need such friends. So be sure to continue what you do and please compliment me when I get it right. =)

*Prays* Hopefully within the upcoming 5 years, opportunities will come my way. And that I will be able to realise these opportunities; so that I will seize it and make the best out of it. May all the influential people continue to stay in my life (you guys know who you are). =)

'Hectic' Is the Word

2011-01-22T20:34:00.002+08:00

This semester I foresee myself running around in order to get things done. Even before the semester officially starts, I was already back in KL to have a meeting with my committee members about the upcoming Masquerade Night. This event alone is already beginning to fill up all my empty slots on my daily planner. =(

And a new semester isn't helpful at all as my subjects get tougher with every semester. Yeah...yeah..this statement is kind of redundant. But if your an undergraduate, you'll get the idea~ To top it off, this semester will be the time for me to apply for my industrial training. Cracking my head where to apply to, getting all the paperwork done(resume, cover letter, etc.), attending interviews, and lastly praying a company would hire me as their slave.

Imagine putting all these together with the other usual stuff I do every semester. It's hell of a work load alright!! Sigh~ a good time management is what I really need. And the thing is I'm just bad at it. Mind you I am a procrastinator. Well, this semester is going to brush up my time management skills for sure!! Also, I am relying heavily on 'The Secret'. =)

Just One

2011-01-01T23:17:00.002+08:00

Yes. It's a whole new year once again. I've noticed many people posting their new year resolutions. As usual, a new year resolution list will begin at number one and continues on to two, then three; and the list goes on. Well for me, this year I am going to list down just one item on my new year resolution list.

Yan's 2011 New Year Resolution:-

1.) To always practise THE SECRET. (it's a book by Rhonda Byrne)

Yup. That's it. My new year resolution list. Simple. Precise.

Like everyone else, my pre-resolution list is actually a longer one than the above. However, once I started listing it down; it took me 2 minutes before I decided to just go ahead with just this ONE new year resolution.

After reading the book, my understanding is that the universe is SUPPOSE to be able to manifest all my desires as long as I understand The Great Secret of Life which is the law of attraction. So, guess I have nothing to lose. I'll just believe in the law of attraction and be thankful every day for it.

p/s: this book is highly recommended. =)

Christmas Here I Come

2010-12-20T22:44:00.005+08:00

FINALLY. I'm done with my exams. I think this semester I did put in a lot more effort than the previous one. I'm feeling confident this time. Shall just wait and see. =)

For now, I'm just going to enjoy my holidays. I know I'll be having LOTS of plans. My daily schedule for this holiday is filling up FAST! So if anyone wants to date me, let me know ASAP. *wink*

Am really looking forward to be back in Taiping. My peeps and I are gonna partay till we're all high!! Here's the season to be jolly, fa la la la la...la la la la... This is how excited I am to be going back!

A few friends of mine who's at overseas couldn't make it back for Christmas. Don't worry, you guys will be missed dearly. Hope you guys will have fun too during Christmas. =)

MERRY CHRISTMAS

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Lucky is the Word

2010-12-03T00:59:00.004+08:00

I'm the
luckiest girl
in many ways that
no one can ever imagine!!

December Wish List a.k.a. Christmas Wish List~

2010-11-25T11:40:00.013+08:00

Woohoo!! It's the time of the year again!! Yes it's December; and that would means Christmas is just around the corner!! When Christmas is just around the corner, that would means I've got a whole lot of things to do! So here's my wish list for the month:-

1.) Have a the strength to sail through my finals.
2.) SALES SALES SALES=SHOP SHOP SHOP.
3.) A Christmas celebration in Taiping.
4.) Baking!!(Ng Shea Yuin, better be prepared for me to burst into your kitchen)
5.)Finish reading 'The Secret' by the end of December. (Am already half way through)
6.) For 2011 to never come.

There. My wish list for the month of December. All of them are logical enough to be fulfilled, except for one maybe. Oh well, I'm just being hopeful. =) Alright, since number 6 is invalid here's number 7 to minimize the 'damage' of number 6.

7.) 2011 will be a year where I'll always have the strength to face any obstacles in my way.

There. Now the list is complete. Next list to come would be...NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS.

p/s: Christmas songs are already being played on my Media Player. Christmas deco are already filling my mind. Can't wait to see the deco in the malls. =)

Paramore: The Only Exception

2010-10-28T14:03:00.001+08:00

When I was younger, I saw my daddy cry
And curse at the wind
He broke his own heart and I watched
As he tried to reassemble it

And my momma swore that
She would never let herself forget
And that was the day that I promised
I'd never sing of love if it does not exist

But darling, you are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception

Maybe I know, somewhere deep in my soul
That love never lasts
And we've got to find other ways to make it alone
Or keep a straight face

And I've always lived like this
Keeping a comfortable distance
And up until now I had sworn to myself that I'm content with loneliness
Because none of it was ever worth the risk

But you are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception

I've got a tight grip on reality
But I can't let go of what's in front of me here
I know you're leaving in the morning when you wake up
Leave me with some kind of proof, it's not a dream, oh

You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception

You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception

And I'm on my way to believing
Oh, and I'm on my way to believing

What if...??

2010-09-30T11:48:00.003+08:00

So, Tuesday Sept, 28th was my last paper of my Year 2 Semester 1. All in all the papers were HORRIBLE. Maybe it's just the Year 2 papers, or it could be just me. We will just sit and wait for my results. Honestly, I'm getting pretty numb about exams. Well who wouldn't right?? Try counting how many exam papers we have actually sat for from primary school to secondary school, during pre-U right till now our varsity days! The numbers you come out with will blow your mind!

Lately all these stress is starting to make me think about all the 'What if's...??' although in the back of my mind I knew quiet clearly there's no point into squeezing my thoughts about all the 'What if's...??'. I just have to go with the flow and do things as they come along. Once decisions have been made, then I must strive for the best or die trying. It's sounds pretty cliche just like the Robert Frost poem. A person who have chosen a path will probably never know what will happen to them if they were to have taken the other path instead. And in this case, it just kept me wondering...'What if...??'. Oh well, no point dwelling on it...

Although there's this huge pile of 'What if's...??' piling up in my mind, another huge part of me is pretty much blessed. With this I know I can make it no matter what. =) For now I shall just enjoy my sem break!

Spring-cleaning My Blog

2010-06-27T11:37:00.004+08:00

Right...I've been receiving complaints about my dusty blog that's filled with cobwebs. I know, I've been on hiatus for awhile without even realizing it. From now on, I shall try my very best to write a new post onto my blog every now and then (i said 'try').

I'm already in my Year2 Semester1, I know...still a long way to go. Sigh~ and now it's already week 5. Assignments will be stacking up on my desk soon. Test dates will be filling my little calendar together with assignments due dates. It'll just be my usual hectic pathetic student life. Nothing more, nothing less. Just that this time, it's just gonna be tougher and a rougher road ahead of me. I'll need a Land Rover for that!!

Oh yeah...huggie-counter will probably be up soon enough on my msn. In need for lotsa love n huggies from all my peeps out there. *wink wink* =D You bunch of people are the best!

February Comes & Go~

2010-02-28T15:06:00.008+08:00

Two post before this, it was February 1st. Now, it's already the last day of February. February comes and goes in the speed of light compared to other months of the year, obviously because it only has 28/29 days. Oh well, February 2010 had generally been a great month; of CNY and birthdays. =)

Went back to Penang as usual. Duh, my annual affair during CNY. Collected fewer red packets this year compared to last year, since the economy doesn't allowed and fewer relatives were in Penang. Moreover, I thought I would be getting more ang pow this year since many of them had recently exchanged vows. And I've got to admit, throughout the time in Penang; I was NEVER hungry. My tank was either full or at least 3 quarters full! Talk about gluttony! I guess now I've got to stick to my New Year resolutions and get rid of those extra pounds. Bummer. =(

Yes. My birthday coincides with CNY, yet AGAIN; which makes it all more happening! My day kick-started by meeting up with Khai Li, Mag, Annie and Jeffrey at Lian Thong for lunch. Our faithful place for meeting up right?? Was sad that Ling Ling couldn't join us. And there, I got my first slice of birthday cake from Jeff. Chocolate Indulgence (I've checked, Jeff. on the webbie). Thanks Jeff, it was nice. Also for lunch. =)

After that, it was off to Jenn's. Everyone met up at her place before we head on our visiting trip. Oh boy, we went to quite a number of houses in one day! Jenn's, Mrs. Ng's, Khai Li's, Jen Yong's, Mr. Tan's, Jing Rui's, Sher Lyn's, Shea Yuin's and finally my humble abode. Fuh. From day to night! And in between we had a pit stop at Panorama. There we had ice cream feast and also the second birthday cake from the whole gang. Thank you so much peeps(you all know who you are)!

At Ng's, we stargazed on her freshly-cut grass. Tried using the telescope but we couldn't see a thing, so we gave up. Haha. We sang 'dui mien de nu hai kan guo lai' on Ng's lawn and cam-whore on Ng's lawn. Before midnight, we arrived at my humble abode(so-called surfing house by Jane). At my place, I received this huge lantern(those that can float up to the sky) with good/well wishes written all over it...I was surprised. Mind you, I was really about to cry. Had tears in my eyes already. And I didn't realised that they have been up to something the whole time. How blind of me. Sad thing is that it wouldn't go up. We tried twice. So now, its' lying in my room. After the two failed attempts, we gambled a little.

And that was it. One heck of a tiring day. I had a great birthday. Another memorable one indeed. Thanks again peeps!! Also thanks to all those who called, sms-ed, left a comment on FB and MSN. It made my day. =) Next day we celebrated Jane's birthday with her online. We gathered at Ng's and connected the lappie to the LCD TV so that we could all view her on the big screen. I hope we made her day. =)

Just last night here in KL, had another CNY celebration with my friends. We 'lou sang', played cards and of course we drank. Gosh. My head was so darn heavy after that. Even when I woke up this morning, it was still heavy. All these was thanks to the alcohol consumption. Thank god, today is Sunday and not a school day. I didn't experience a hungover tho. But my hair did. Had such a bad hair day when I woke up. A housemate of mine, Looi gor; was in such a drunken state. 40% vodka in your red wine or in your Revive drink, and this is what happened. He was so drunk that he started mumbling nonsense. Haha. All the girls was still in a conscious state by the time we went to bed.

So there, February have been pretty much like this for me. Fun-filled. As always. And always will be. =)

Goodbye February. Till we see each other again next year. =)

March will be coming. And so is tests,assignments, and whatnot. I'll be experiencing Monday blues on March 1, 2010. =(

Kids & Money

2010-02-07T13:33:00.004+08:00

Everyday without fail, I would check my e-mail inbox, login to the-ever-so-popular Facebook and sign into MSN. It's like I've been automated do all these 3 things before doing anything else while I'm at my desk. Another thing I would not miss every single day would be to read the featured articles on Yahoo! homepage. Often I find articles that are fascinating, ridiculous and sometimes just plain silly. Today I came across this article entitled 'How to Talk to Kids About Money'.

After reading the article, come to think of it; both my parents never really taught my brother and I about the value of money when we were kids. When ever we wanted to buy toys, it was either ONE toy only or NONE at all. And when we questioned and pestered our parents on why we can't have it, it'll be reasons like; "You just bought a Barbie doll recently." or "You've still got so many toys in good condition lying in the cupboard." My parents never gave any reason relating to money. Now I wonder why. Maybe cause we would never really understand the value of money,and eventually we would STILL ended up sulking for the entire day; it's not like we would ever be contented with the reason of money issue.

However, as soon as my brother and I grew into our teenage years; our parents began to lecture us about the value of money and budgeting. We learned about budgeting when our parents change the pocket-money system from weekly system (primary shcool) to monthly system (secondary school). And if any one of us were to spend all our allowances before the end of the month; we would have to face the consequences of not having any money to spend for the rest of the month.

But I guess that never happened to either one of us siblings as we always brought our own food for recess . And oh how I remember that I was one of those who always bring scrumptious food to school; lou mai kai-glutinous rice with pork (yes, it's supposed to be forbidden), siew mai-pork dim sum, har mai-prawn dim sum, tarts, pastries and bread with various fillings and toppings. Yes, I was the luckiest one when it comes to recess food. =)

Although our parents never did really stressed to us about money issue, we could easily tell we came from a family that are just average-earners. However, on special occasions or achievements; we STILL get stuff that we wanted so badly (eg. Playstation, computer, that pair of Fila shoes, etc.). We also got our cell phones and Astro; though much later compared to others. I guess mainly our parents doesn't want to spoil us and also in terms of disciplinary wise.

Recently, just a few months back; I was eagerly recommending a few friends of mine to read a best-selling book titled 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' by Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon L. Lechter.

It's a book where I think most accountants and financial analysts would/should have read the book. Basically, the book is mainly about teaching your kids about money; the value of it, how to earn it, how to double or even triple it, how to ACTUALLY differentiate between liabilities and assets and making sure your assets are always generating more money. In other words, how to make money work for you instead of you working for money. So that's pretty much the summary of the book.

Generally, teaching your kids the value of money is never really an easy task. But it's still another quintessential education that parents ought to teach their kids, besides your normal sex education. To be frank, I only learned it the hard way the true value of money; when I moved out to further my studies. From there only I saw with my very own eyes the flow of money and how volatile it is. =(

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It's the time of the month again. Chinese New Year and Birthdays. Honestly, I'm not eager in turning twenty this year. Although if my request is fulfilled, I'll be really HAPPY! No pressure in making it all happen okay peeps?? I'll still be happy no matter what. =D

I know many people who's birthday fall in the month of February. You guys know who you are. *wink wink* Well, we are FABULOUS FEBRUARY BABIES!! In short, fab feb babies! Wee... =D

p/s: The world just got smaller as I found out that the blogger of 'Beads & Pieces' happened to be someone I know. Lucky me! Now I've got a mentor for my new found hobby! =D

Genting - New Found Interest - February

2010-02-01T22:31:00.007+08:00

Went on a one-spontaneous-day trip to Genting with my friends. The 13 of us; 8 guys and 5 girls, met up at Gombak LRT at 8.30am and off we went. It was FUN. =D It have been quite sometime since I last went up to Genting. And to have the adrenaline rush in my body is AWESOME!! We all screamed our lungs out from all the extreme rides we went on. Corkscrew, Flying Coaster, Pirate Ship, Flume Ride and all the whatnot. The sad part, SPACE SHOT WAS UNDER MAINTENANCE. =(

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Recently, I've got a new found interest. Trinkets/Jewellery making!! =D Few months back I realised that there were many young ladies out there who actually make their own jewellery. I found it really fascinating but never really did want to try it. Until just few days back when I stumbled upon this blog http://beads-and-pieces.blogspot.com/ . Those pieces on the blog are really pretty and feminine. And this time it really got me going!!

The next day I was so pumped up! I went out and tried finding for a shop (that i once know) that sells all the materials and tools needed to kick start my new found interest, but to no avail. Maybe they shifted/shut down. =( So, if anyone of you out there know any shops/suppliers that sell materials such as charms, beads, bronze/silver plated chains, bronze/silver connectors, etc. do let me know okay?? Thanking you in advance. Also a huge thanks to a few of my friends who are lending a hand by asking their friends for such shops. You guys know who you are... *wink wink* =D

Mind you, my dear friend Jennifer Cheng is already asking me for a piece of trinket. I really hope I'll be good at this. Then I can turn it into a hobby and have the satisfaction of making my own jewellery! One of a kind in the whole wide world! =D

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La' Mode Coiffure & Delicious All in a Day

2010-01-24T16:03:00.003+08:00

Sui Ying was complaining about her rebellious hair, and she wanted to tame those long locks on her head. After all, hair is a girls' crowning jewels. We decided to meet up at Mid V for a short outing. It's actually our first outing in KL. =S

Met her in front of Giordano and I automatically noticed that her hair is all tie up in a pony tail. *thinks* She's definitely having a bad hair day... We had our lunch at Carl's Jr. and it was my very first time there. It's actually a fast food chain, similar to McD; but the food there is definitely WAY BETTER than McD. The burgers there are mouth-watering. =D

Headed for the informational board to search for a saloon that will be able to tame Sui Ying's hair. We founded a place call QQ Cut, and that place has a very unwelcoming feeling about it. It's just the whole setting and layout...it looks like a dangerous place to work on a girls' crowning jewels. AND THEN, we founded this place call La' Mode Coiffure on the first floor. I warned Sui Ying that it was going to be really pricey just by the outlook of the whole shop. She insisted. I couldn't stop her.

We were welcomed and being seated. Along the way I was busy staring around at all the HOT guys working there. =D When Sui Ying untie her pony tail, I knew she needed a lot of HELP with her hair. Then this super duper HOT guy came along and asked Sui Ying about how she wanted to cut her hair. And Sui Ying answered, "Don't know...". I almost smack myself. So I asked Mr Hottie to suggest what she should get instead. OMG. HE'S VERY HOT. And his name is Elmer Tay! Go google him!! He has a FB fan site! The entire time, Sui Ying was SO busy flirting with Elmer. It was very obvious okay Sui Ying.....

So my dear friend got her hair cut. It looks SO different from her old one. It looks lighter and bouncier for ONE day. Haha. Unless she manage to take good care of her hair...

After walking into a couple of shops looking at clothes, trying on shoes...but ended up buying nothing; we decided to have high tea at Delicious. =D

Lemon Meringue Pie!!!

Enjoying every bit of it!

Sui Ying, her new hair cut and the pie.

It's so heavenly!! It really is!! I was really happy, and so is my stomach and my taste buds. =D Oh Food...what could I do without you...

First Post For 2010

2010-01-20T23:18:00.004+08:00

As promise, here’s my updated post Jenn.Yeah, I know. It took me some time. Well, it’s up now!! I’ll just summarise it.

Had a great deal of fun in Taiping, that’s for sure; although I’ve only been in Taiping for slightly more than 2 weeks. So here’s the list of activities that I did thoroughout the 2++ weeks :-

~ Movies (Avatar & Old Dogs)
~ Sepetang (foodie trip!! As well as a visit to Ngah Ibrahim’s house)
~ Boating (row,row,row your boat…which includes an exclusive’ National Geography’ episode on monitor lizards)
~ Xmas Party (dined at Prima Café, took photos in the middle of the road, went to the playground, drank at Flemington)
~ New Year Party (dined at Pizza Hut, watched break-dancing competition at Bukit Jana)
~ Bowling (Shea Yuin’s FIRST time bowling experience!!)
~ Roller-blading (it’s my very first time, poor TeeXin got bruises on her knees)
~ Karaoke session (got high with Teexin,Jenn and Shea Yuin)
~ Helped out mommie at work on the first week of January (handling kids is a challenge…and I had to speak mandarin to save my life!!)
~ Made early CNY goodies (deep fried poppiah with chicken floss fillings, deep fried seaweed snacks)
~ Went to Sui Ying’s (chit-chatted, drove to Pokok Assam for laksa)
~ Went to Shea Yuin’s (for spa treatment…HAHA, to online, to check my MUET result)
~ Went to Jenn’s (to online, chit-chatted)
~ Went to Tee Xin’s (for movie…FACE OFF!!, chit-chatted)
~ Coronation Pool (with Jenn, TeeXin, Agnes and Serena)
~ Class reunion (at Gate Café)
~ Yamcha session (at Gate Café with Mizen, Shuh Pyng, MeiChen and the usual gang)
~ Went to Ipoh (shopping)
~ Went to Penang (shopping, foodie trip)

And then I spent one more week of my holidays in KL. I had to come back to KL earlier because of the ‘Welcome Freshmen Concert’ for the January 2010 intake. The concert was AWESOME!! I have no regrets joining the committee to organize this concert. The friends that I meet were an AWESOME bunch of people. All the fun we had, plus the craziness of each committee just made the whole experience even better!! Even during meetings, it was just filled with funny and crazy moments. HAHA.

List of activities that I did and enjoyed during my last week of holidays in KL :-

~ WFC (preparing the decorations, ushering and a whole lot of craziness!!)
~ Movies (3D Avatar…gosh, it made me dizzy!! , The Spy Next Door)
~ Ice Skating (my first time and it was fun!! Roller-blading definitely helped in terms of balancing)
~ Archery (I wasn’t bad for a first timer. managed to hit the target a couple of times)

Now for the more down-to-earth part, I just started my new semester. SIGH. So very soon I’ll be dealing with a busy schedule as usual. MID-TERM TEST. ASSIGNMENTS. LAB REPORTS. Oh well, I guess it’s back to BAU(business as usual) tasks. Prioritising is what I need to do!! When life gives me lemons, I should make lemonade out of it. Or, at least just do something with it! So, when life gives you lemons, just do something with it!! You can…

1.) make lemonade.
2.) cook them.
3.) sell them on eBay.
4.) add them to some vodka.
5.) squeeze’em for all they’re worth.

Just bloody do something with it!!!

Goodbye 2009

2009-12-23T02:49:00.004+08:00

In less than 8 hours, I'll be happily boarding a bus back to Taiping. I just hope there wouldn't be much of a traffic jam. It's already a hassle trying to get back home during the school holidays, and now with Christmas just two days away; chances are that I might be caught up in an exodus. Anyways, the thought of me spending my time in Taiping overwrites all my worries about the jam. Wee... :D

It's really ironic how my perception on holidays changes so quickly within the past two semester. Previously, going down to KL=holiday! And I'll be extremely excited about going to the malls, having a taste of different food, and the whole feeling about being able to spend my holidays in a city like KL. Now, since I've been living here for the past two semester; going up to Taiping=holiday! This time I'm all pump up to go to the lake gardens, having yam cha at siang malam, eating cheap and delicious food, and the urge to just get away from my hectic life!! Yeah...no matter where we are, the grass seems to always be greener on the other side. Come to think of it, I do take Taiping for granted.

I still remember how I always wanted to get out from Taiping and just grow up!! You can try asking my dad. I kept telling my dad how I would just like to grow up quickly and see the world!! You know, just to be OUT THERE...by myself. Being independent. Being all grown up. Well, this is the time when I have to go back and tell my dad that I wish I could do high school all over again. I'm expecting a "I told you so!!" from him. I know I'm going to get it.

Honestly, I dread the New Year; every single year. However, this coming new year I have more to worry/dread. Besides the thought of having to crack my head on what I would pen down as my new year resolutions; this inkling thought of turning 20 is like a nightmare to me. It's haunting the soul out of me. I wonder if Jane and Shuh Pyng feels the same as February is approaching. To be frank, I'm feeling rather sad/down about next year. :(

I guess I should just enjoy my holiday to the fullest, and just let it be. There's no way I can stop myself from turning 20. I'll consider myself lucky as I have two other February babies to share my 'sorrow' with. Haha. I'll get back home, hang out with my friends, go paint the town red, relax and rejuvenate, catch some movies, drown myself with Taiping food, and whatnot!! So peeps, call me anytime or drop by my house anytime!! We have loads to do!! :D

So........

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

p/s: I've been having Christmas songs stuck in my head this whole month. Even when I was having my papers... They're just so joyful to my ears. :D

My Two Front Teeth

2009-12-18T22:49:00.004+08:00

I got this link and started to listen to it. And while I was listening to it, I laughed my head off as the song started reminding me of my childhood. I forgot who was it, maybe it was my bro or some cheeky relative of mine; but SOMEONE did teased me by singing this song to me when I lost my two front teeth. I was around six or seven at that time.

After that, I grew up to not only have my two front teeth; but two front rabbit teeth. HAHA. Do listen to this song. It's really cute and it'll cheer you up! :D

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS MY TWO FRONT TEETH

All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth
My two front teeth
See my two front teeth
Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth
Then I could wish you, "Merry Christmas"

It seems so long since I could say
"Sister, Susie sitting on a thistle!"
Gosh, oh gee, how happy I’d be, if I could only whistle

All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth
My two front teeth
See my two front teeth
Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth
Then I could wish you, "Merry Christmas"

It seems so long since I could say
"Sister, Susie sitting on a thistle!"
Gosh, oh gee, how happy I’d be, if I could only whistle

All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth
My two front teeth
See my two front teeth
Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth
Then I could wish you, "Merry Christmas"

Weekend Treats

2009-12-01T23:23:00.011+08:00

So my parents came down to KL last weekend for a visit and it was GREAT. Mom brought home-cooked food all the way for the whole house. Having home-cooked food for dinner was really satisfying. Oh how I miss home....:(

During the weekends, bro took us around for shopping and for food trip. :D Went to Pavilion for the very first time and I was in awe by just looking at the building from the outside. Walking into Pavilion gave me a sense of elegance that comes with a huge price of course. Mind you, the parking ticket was freaking RM9!! 3 bucks per hour is just insane! And the boutiques in Pavilion are meant for window shopping, LITERALLY; at least for me. What made me smile though, was the spectacular Christmas decorations; accompanied by Christmas music at the background made the whole atmosphere even more joyful. After all, it's the season again!!

How can someone not love Christmas? Every year on the month of December, I'll go all goo-goo-ga-ga over Christmas because of the sales and also the whole vibe and mood. Believe it or not, I've started listening to Christmas songs since early November!! It's a really a good feeling. :)

Lunch time, bro took us to this awesome place called La Bodega@Pavilion. And boy oh boy...the food there are heavenly, however sinful it is to my body. This place serves really good Spanish food and provides a really nice and soothing ambiance for dining. There is a bar with shelves filled with liquor bottles and a place where they hung up old historical Spanish photos. People should at least come to La Bodega once for the experience, especially to those who love food. And if you have the money to throw around, get a pint of Hoegaarden or Stella. A couple of shots as well if you want to experience a hungover the next day.

List of Spanish brandy

Paella Valenciana mixta (Spanish rice cooked with seafood)

La Bodega's famous cheese burger**

Saffran angel hair pasta**

Albondigas "Sant Climent" (Lamb meatballs in a rich brandy sauce)

**food that got pounced on before I could captured it in time. Haha.

The following day we went to 1U. Personally I find 1U one of D-best places to shop. EVERYTHING is just there, all under one roof. I've walked every corner and corridors and sadly, I didn't manage to get any clothes from 1U. There weren't anything suitable to buy!! Maybe I'm picky. :( And again, we stopped by this stall called Nyonya Colors where it's famous for it's Nyonya Kuih. The laksa at this stall was quite nice as well.

For dinner, we went to this corner shop, Restaurant Lucky Loke Yeah I know...what a typical name for chinese shops. Here, their specialty is the deep fried tilapia and the oh-so-awesome frog soup. For those who enjoy soups with heavy taste of pepper corn should really go for the frog soup. It has the OHM factor!!

Frog soup!!

So, technically my whole weekend with the family is more like a food trip. Which of course I'm not complaining besides the fact that I didn't manage to buy anything to fill my closet. But it was great. My belly was happily full throughout the weekend. :) Even my bro felt guilty conscious about his additional weight to his 'one pack'. Tehee :P Still, food is always a bliss!!

********

I'll be going back to Taiping tomorrow. So far my plans are to catch the movie New Moon and to crash into Ng's place for a baking session which we haven't done for quite sometime. Additional plans will be considered thoroughly as I'm suppose to be on my study break. A SHORT session of yam cha should be fine. :)

Lunch With Vogue

2009-11-04T01:30:00.006+08:00

Went down for lunch with roomies.

*grabs a menu*

ordered the cheapest foodie on the menu ~ which is my usual.

*spotted an interesting mag on the shelves*

Oooo...Vogue!

*grabs mag*

Which issue is this??

La...February 2008...it's so last year.

Oh well...

*Flip flip flip*

Knight time??

Hmmm...

Okay. So this article entitled 'Knight Time' was obviously written by a guy whose name I forgot; it was Nick something. The article is about the 'Art Of Manliness'; which is chivalry. Chivalry is a system of behaviour which was first practised by knights during the medieval time. So Nick over here wrote this article based on his own experienced; about how to be a modern knight in today's world. Below is pretty much the summary of the article:-

Generally the first thing for a man to do is to be gracious and to respect a woman. Simple things like opening the door for a lady and letting them enter first, giving your umbrella/coat to a lady when it's raining if not offering her a ride back, helping a lady with the heavy package/luggage and the list goes on. Opening a door for a lady doesn't mean she's feeble. A solicitously hand proffered doesn't mean she's incapable. Those are several things that a man could do in order to be chivalrous to ANY kind of lady which doesn't bring any meaning of sexual interest what so ever because chivalry is also about knowing what's suitable.

However on the other hand, to really treat your SPECIAL lady; the guy will have to go a distance a little bit more.For example, holding her hands when crossing the streets, call her when you promised to do so, be generous with your compliments, buy her flowers on normal random days, or text her just to make her day. And since now it's the modern world, woman may want to split the cost of meals, showing that she is able to care for herself and that she's not looking for anything from you. She may want you to be equals and wants to make decisions together. As Nick has learnt it the hard way, woman of today would like her man to make decisions
with her and not for her.

According to Nick, the reason why in today's modern world there are fewer and fewer 'knights' out there is mainly because woman of today now demands for equality. However this doesn't mean that chivalry has to come to a total stop. Nick happily said that his act of being chivalrous to any lady has so far been accepted by the lady in a gracious manner. The only time he had it was when he wasn't chivalrous or sensitive enough! And to Nick; good manners reflect a person inner value, chivalry is no exception.

*end of article*

"What is this article doing in Vogue?? This article shouldn't be in Vogue! It should be on the pages of other magazines like FHM(For Him Magazine)."

*Sigh*

What a waste right?? This pages could have been filled with Burberry or Dolce & Gabbana.

YanMing ranting

2009-10-31T02:42:00.005+08:00

Counting down. From months right to the last second.

I dread it.

I wish time would stop.

Every night, wishing tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow would never come.

******

Bro called.

Asked me some stuff.

Told him some stuff.

Advised me on some stuff.

Cried.

I don't know how bro did it.

I'm not your sister.

I'm a failure.

******

Above are some ranting. I have this 'vision', this 'image' deep in my mind. And it's all written somewhere in a list. The list are not in order. I'll probably re-write the list this time in a specific order. And probably paste it in front of my table. My parents would probably say I'm being a paranoid and a worrier. Bro would probably say a little of it is good but too much dosage would kill me or worst; go into depression. I got to admit I always think/worry way too much. So much so that it annoys others and myself. But I've always been this way,according to my mom. I guess I didn't grow out of it.

Do others have a list like mine??(rhetorical question)

******

Flies are just annoying aren't they?? Ah See needed some insecticide to kill it. Xin Wen just walked off. Flies are just everywhere. LOL.

If I need to write an essay about my summer holidays, this would be the outline

2009-10-17T23:33:00.006+08:00

3 Oct 2009
How 9 girls and a guy celebrated Lantern Festival.

It started to rain.So we girls,and Gan of course,all ended up in Jenn's place.But not for long.After the rain stopped,it was Lake Gardens!We looked high and low for the perfect spot to settle down and finally got a whole 'pondok' for ourselves.We lit candles all around the 'pondok', hung lanterns around to brighten up the place, and sung out loud in the middle of Lake Gardens.Then someone suggested to record a video of us singing to Jenn's guitar.For more info,the video is up on Facebook for all to view.

Siang malam was closed thanks to the rain,so we crashed into Tee Xin's place and watched a movie in her theatre room.By the time the movie ended,it was almost 2am.Then it's back to our own home from there.

5 Oct 2009
Wrote it.

Hate it.

Tore it.

Threw it.

6 Oct 2009
Yes.

A good-nobody it is.

Period.

10 Oct 2009
Woke up early for badminton.Drove to Jenn's house to pick her up.By the time we got to Lee Ong Hoo,Tee Xin and her brother is already there.Badminton was really fun with Tee Xin's and Serena's friends.

3 hours after the game,Jenn and Tee Xin came over to my place all because Jenn left her purse and handphone in my dashboard.Talked a whole lot in my room.And the two also got a taste of the salad that I made for lunch.Then in the evening we got into Tee Xin's car,fetched Serena,and went to Pokok Assam for tea.I was craving for laksa the pass few days,so when I finally ate Pokok Assam laksa; I was so satisfied. :D

After filling our stomach,and after all the commotion about Jenn texting someone to get someone's number; we all came to realise that Jenn would do anything just to get someone's contact number.Also,don't ever leave your handphone lying around where Jenn could find.This is a reminder for everyone,especially Tee Xin.Come to think of it, I missed a chance of exploiting Jenn's handphone.Should have dig up some dirt from her handphone before returning it to her.:P

Next,it was waterfall at Taman Suria.Again,it was chit chatting in the middle of the river.Too bad this time there wasn't any signs of monkeys mating.Unlike previously at Burmese Pool.(I could sense SuiYing is laughing, and Ng is still fed up not being able to point out those monkeys to SuiYing).LOL.

12 Oct 2009
Suddenly felt like baking.

Hmmm.

If Shea Yuin is around, I can crash into her house and we can bake!

Cupcakes again Ng?

Maybe.

Cookies would be nice.

Or maybe chocolate cake with chocolate fudge all over it!

Oh Ng!Next time we shall bake again at your place!

P/S: Ng, don't call for me using Shakespeare-style. I know your in desperate need for a hug if u do that.

13 Oct 2009
It's the time of the year again!Bonanza!Only twice a year if I'm not mistaken.So it's eat until your stomach is all bloated. :D

Note the colour of the plate.

16 Oct 2009
It was badminton again today.This time it was for two and a half hours straight!And oh my god.The muscles on both my calves ached so badly.Not to mention,the muscles were already in a strenuous state because I went hiking with my dad the day before.But still,it's satisfying to play badminton for such a long period.

17 Oct 2009
Sigh.

Goodbye Taiping.

Hols^^

2009-10-02T11:05:00.006+08:00

Wee...in 4 hours time I'll be on the bus back to Taiping for 2 weeks! I know. 2 weeks doesn't seem much. Because it isn't. I know that as soon as I set foot on Taiping soil, time is going to fly. And the next thing I know, I'll be back here in KL :( Time always does that to people who are having fun. Sadist!!

However, since my last paper; I've had my share of fun in KL as well. Went for lunch at Teppanyaki, sang a whole lot at Green Box, watched 'Orphan' with my roomies(ended up hugging my friend and my pillow) and dine at Gasoline on top of Look Out Point(a place where you can view the whole of KL city at night). It was great. :) I wanted to upload some photos here but I'm too lazy. To add more to the laziness, photos of the activities above are already uploaded onto FB by my friends. So yeah. Call me a lazy-bump.

And now,*excited grin* I'm going back to Taiping and have fun! I know there are going to be some happenings. I can just feel it. But *sigh* those Form 6 got to buck up on their studies now. :( So probably there will be less happening stuff going on. Anyways, going back to Taiping is already part of the FUN. Wee...

Alritey, so my blog will be on hiatus for two weeks. And then I'll update the happenings in Taiping.(specially for Jane, wish you are in Malaysia). I'll miss all my friends who won't be in Taiping. Suiying, wish you were here. A whole lot of thanks for the other day where you got all worried about me. Really appreciate it. ^^ Enjoy shopping at Low Yat. It's Technology Heaven inside there. ;) Just remember to bargain.

Happy Holidays

Happy Mooncake Festival
Happy Deepavali

P/S: Don't you think it's better to be a good-nobody than an evil-somebody?

I Foresee an Exodus

2009-09-18T20:13:00.002+08:00

Tomorrow after my paper, I'll be contributing to an exodus. I'll be joining thousands of people on the road back for the Hari Raya. Looking out from my balcony now, I could see a jam on the MRR2 highway. I couldn't help but to think that tomorrow I'll be experiencing the same thing. I foresee a terrible traffic congestion and a really long journey back to Taiping. But at the same time I'm really eager to be going back.

Selamat Hari Raya everyone. Have a safe journey back home.

G.R.E.A.T

2009-08-25T20:05:00.010+08:00

Wow...the last time I updated my blog was exactly one month ago. Been busy with test,test,test,assignments,reports and TEST. I was just complaining to my dear friend, suiying, that I'm going to run out of creative juice. Seriously. All I write about now in uni is very technical. Even for my English article review had to be about engineering related subjects. BORING. Hand me over a narrative essay and I'll go blank. This is how I know the level of my creative juice has fallen below the RED line.

To make matters 'better', today I stumbled upon Kenny Sia's blog. He is one of Malaysia's famous/renown blogger. And I read the following on his blog:

" I'm a graduate of Curtin University, where I hold a Bachelors degree in Physics and an Honours degree in Electronic & Communication Engineering. None of my two degrees have any relevance whatsoever to my field of work right now. I haven't yet found the need to use complex Calculus to solve a really bad business decision.

The moral of the story is: get a commerce degree instead. You'll live longer."

by Kenny Sia on http://www.kennysia.com/archives/2006/08/about-me-1.php

Okay. So I'm studying Electronic & Communication Engineering. Note the moral of the story : "get a commerce degree instead. You'll live longer." GREAT. I'm not only running out of creativity when it comes to writing. I'm also going to have a shorter life span!! Geez. Tell me if there's anything worst...I think I'll be able to handle it.

On another note, I'm really looking forward to go back to Taiping this weekend. I just want to get out of KL and have some fresh-photosynthesized air from the Lake Gardens. Not to mention, I'm also craving for home-cooked food! I'm so sick of outside food, instant noodles and bread. And my hair is falling off like the leaves of autumn thanks to stress and the instant noodles. It's thinning. :(

Lastly, I'm going to put my UEEA 1313 Basic Electronics notes/books under my pillow this few nights. Hoping it would miraculously be absorbed by my brain so that I can regurgitate it out when in need.

Apparently Yan...

2009-07-25T23:40:00.004+08:00

Yan have been sharing her room with two roomies, namely Jessica and Liwen, for 2 months. And the below are some 'complaints' she received about her sleeping position and her sleeping habits:-

a) Apparently Yan mumbles when she's asleep.
b) Apparently Yan laughs when she's asleep.
c) Apparently Yan 'smacks' the person beside her when she's asleep. (sorry Liwen)
d) Apparently Yan grabs her roomies' bolster, named xiao lan=small blue. (sorry Liwen AGAIN)
e) Apparently Yan crosses her leg when she's asleep. (like an old ah pek sitting in some kopitiam)

Okay...so apparently these are the things that Yan did when she's experiencing REM/NREM. She's totally unaware. She's in a state of unconsciousness. She's in sleep debt. She's been having too much caffeine the day before. She may be too stress during the day and unfortunately, it shows even when she's asleep.

Blame her not.

Faith & Perseverance

2009-07-25T00:15:00.005+08:00

Looking back.
You wonder.
You ponder.
You had hope.
You had faith.
But it didn't happen.
You gave up hope.
And now you are left with faith.
Is faith on your side?
You just wish you had a little luck.

It happened and hit you right on your face.
You got smacked back to reality.
You wished it didn't happen to you.
But you knew it happened for a reason.
Maybe there is a silver lining.
Maybe it's a blessing or even an angel in disguise.
You knew you got no choice.
You just have to do it.
Knowing you got to go on;
For it will be waiting for you at the end.

******shooting star******
******make a wish******

delicious by Ms. Read@1-Utama

2009-07-11T19:09:00.009+08:00

Big bro: Wanna go grab a bite at delicious before we leave?
Lil sis: Sure!!(didn't know where's delicious but the name of the place was so tempting...I couldn't resist!!and it's a bit impolite to say no to my bro :P)

So we went in and found a nice spot to grab a bite. Ching then ordered the Classic Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream(RM11.90). I was thinking, gosh...this dessert better be really good cause I was sitting there dumbfounded looking at Ching.

Yan: Erm...*looks around and whispered* RM11.90?? for a slice??
Ching: Yeah. No worries . You'll be really pleased and contented.
Yan: ....okay......

Now...lo and behold, The Classic Chocalate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream.

Rich moist cake, covered with warm chocolate fudge and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The chocolate fudge was warm while the ice cream was cold. It's a great combination of both. I've got to say, this sinfully rich chocolate cake is excellent stuff. So heavenly. Indulgence.

Head on to delicious and try the food there. It's located at the ground floor of 1-Utama new wing. The food there is suppose to be really good, especially their desserts. Although the place maybe a little pricy, Ms. Read definitely have a way of making her customers forget all about the price by the time you reach your last spoonful. Have a look at their website: http://www.delicious.com.my/menu.htm

p/s: Sad thing is, I forgot to take photos of the food I had at T.G.I Friday's. :( The food there were really good as well.

Twinkle~glimpse of hope

2009-07-04T15:15:00.005+08:00

Star light, star bright,
First star I see tonight.
I wish I may, I wish I might,
Have the wish
I wish tonight.

You've Got A Friend

2009-06-24T20:53:00.010+08:00

A guy with his guitar playing a song for you, is always nice; and most definitely flattering. I'm sure this is how he ended up with a ring on his finger.

Love this song. Love the way he plays the guitar. Love his voice. I don't know his name though, but he does it so effortlessly. However, the lyrics is a bit different from the original version.

Try listening to it when you are experiencing solitude. Listening to this song makes me wonder/think/ponder...a couple of names came into my mind. Just remember you've got a friend. 'winter, spring, summer or fall; all you got to do is call...and i'll be there, yes i will...'

Hugs anyone? *hugs*

You've Got A Friend
(by: Carole King
as performed by: James Taylor)

When you're down and troubled
and you need a helping hand
and nothing, whoa nothing is going right.
Close your eyes and think of me
and soon I will be there
to brighten up even your darkest nights.
You just call out my name,
and you know wherever I am
I'll come running, oh yeah baby
to see you again.
Winter, spring, summer, or fall,
all you have to do is call
and I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah.
You've got a friend.
If the sky above you
should turn dark and full of clouds
and that old north wind should begin to blow
Keep your head together and call my name out loud
and soon I will be knocking upon your door.
You just call out my name and you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again.
Winter, spring, summer or fall
all you got to do is call
and I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Hey, ain't it good to know that you've got a friend?
People can be so cold.
They'll hurt you and desert you.
Well they'll take your soul if you let them.
Oh yeah, but don't you let them.

You just call out my name and you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again.
Oh babe, don't you know that,
Winter spring summer or fall,
Hey now, all you've got to do is call.
Lord, I'll be there, yes I will.
You've got a friend.
You've got a friend.
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend.
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend.

You've got a friend.

Back For The Weekend

2009-06-22T00:58:00.006+08:00

Okay, so I finally went back to Taiping and met Jane who just got back from US. And she gave me a HUGE hug. She would still be 'hanging water' right now if I didn't meet up with her when I'm in Taiping. So together with a bunch of friends, I went to Starbucks. I had a cup of Java Chip Frappuccino (Blended Coffee); recommended by Jane since she's a very experience staff for Starbucks. I've also learned what's the difference between latte, frappucino and espresso...it's interesting.

So, what happens when there is a bunch of girls high on caffeine? Well, we just talked a whole lot of stories and whatnot which contain lots of nonsensical-dramatic-hyperbolic elements that made us all laughed. And mind you, when Jane starts laughing...faces of the unknown started to turn towards our table; which was smacked right in the middle of Starbucks. Even my handbag got stained when some Frappucino of mine spurt out from my mouth from the result of laughing too much.

I asked Jane if she have american dollars with her, as I would like to have a look how exactly an american dollar look like. And when asked if I could keep that one dollar, Jane was kind enough to give it to me. Thanks again Jane. Then before midnight, we went round Taiping in Jenn's car and half way we decided to head for Khai Li's house. After hanging out at Khai Li's place, Jenn sent all of us back home before 2am.

So yeah, eventhough I was in Taiping for only 32 hours, I had great fun meeting up with Jane. It's been a year since she left for the States, so it was really great to see her after so long. And I'm so glad that Jane is still the Jane that I knew. I had loads of fun, and wished I didn't have to come back to KL so soon; and I kind of harbour too much to my friends of not wanting to go back to KL. I wanted to play badminton and go drunk with u guys! Hey peeps, make sure I'm around the next time u guys want to go drunk okay? Count me in!

p/s: Jane, I didn't get a chance to have a photo with you...and yeah Jane, the tree at the lake garden became a round about. But well, at least they didn't chop the tree off and planted a traffic light there.

The Clumsy & Ungainly Me

2009-06-14T09:13:00.005+08:00

Got down from the cab.
Walked,walked,walked...
*stairs*
Climbed the stairs...
Tripped and almost fell.

The Crowne Plaza.
Damn the escalators are not working.
Walked,walked,walked...stepped onto the dysfunctional escalator and started treating it like a flight of stairs.
*escalator starts functioning* These escalators have integrated sensors.
Almost fell.

Times Square.
Stepped onto a fully-functioned escalator.
*escalator moving down*
*escalator suddenly stopped functioning*
Almost fell.

KLCC.
Walked,walked,walked...
*stairs*
Climbed the stairs...
Tripped and almost fell.

*****

Great. How clumsy and ungainly of me. Mind you, all these happened on the same day; within 8 hours.

Sungei Wang Plaza

2009-06-06T22:15:00.010+08:00

Barely two weeks in KL and here I am, feeling ill; a bit feverish and a sore throat. Not to mention, my feet are seriously sore right now. Today I had been walking around Bukit Bintang together with 7 other friends. We took LRT and then monorail just to get to Bukit Bintang.

Once we reached Sg.Wang Plaza, we immediately headed for Kim Gary Restaurant as we were all starving. We had to wait to be seated as the place is extremely packed. Fortunately, we did not have to wait very long. Here are some photos taken at Kim Gary.

The menu

Appetizer

Borsch Soup

Cheese Baked Rice With Steak

Aftermath

This is my first time at Sg.Wang, and it was packed with people! To be more precise, it was packed with 'lala' and 'ah beng' people with extremely weird hairstyles. The clothes they were wearing are really eccentric. Ocasionally, I looked at Pui Han and Pui Han looked at me; every time we passed by someone with super duper weird hairdos. These people can be ubiquitously found at Sg.Wang; reason is because 90% of the shops here are meant for 'lalas' and 'ah bengs' and I was feeling rather uncomfortable. After walking around, I have come to a conclusion that if I were to attend a Halloween Party in the future; Sg.Wang would be the place for me to shop for extremely scary costumes. I mean seriously, there are plenty of shops at Sg.Wang that sell horrendous clothing and they are all scary enough for Halloween. I would highly recommend Sg.Wang for anyone who wishes to find a Halloween costume.

After that, 5 of us crossed over to Low Yat as Daniel wanted to get a new printer. Again, it was packed like sardines in a can OVERFLOWING! I don't know about you guys, but I seriously couldn't stand shopping in places that are extremely crowded. I feel very uncomfortable. I do not like to be squeezed when I'm walking. If the place is pack with people, be sure there is enough space for people to walk so that it doesn't look so saturated; then I'm totally okay with it.

Feeling kind of sad right now. Disappointed to be exact. My parents were supposed to be here in KL but they could not make it because the car broke down half way at Ipoh.

Minesweeper

2009-05-28T12:42:00.001+08:00

There’s this game application called Minesweeper which can be ubiquitously found in most Windows OS. But I’m sad to say that I don’t really know exactly how to play that game. I know that the numbers in the squares tell us how many mines are surrounding that area but I haven’t got the slightest clue that there’s actually a technique in figuring out where the mines are actually placed (I know…laugh all you want).

Until…last week when I was in Taiping, I went to Ng’s place to conveniently used her internet as my line back home sucks (thanks a lot Ng =D). That was the day where Ng enlightened me by teaching me how to go about playing Minesweeper. And now I’m kind of addicted to Minesweeper. Whenever I’m bored, I seek for mines! But until today, I still couldn’t get pass the intermediate level. Give me some time Ng.

KL

2009-05-27T23:57:00.008+08:00

Got here on Monday(25 May) but I only started unpacking two days later…..(procrastinating= yanming)

Orientation this week. Yippie…. (note the ‘excitement’ in my voice)

June 1^stwill be my first day as an undergrad. Hurray.... (note the ‘eagerness’ to learn)

*****

So what do I think about KL. It may sound very cliché but I’ll still mention it here. KL is busy. KL is complicated. KL is so inconvenient but yet convenient in a certain way. Simply put, KL is so not Taiping. As soon as I step foot here, my spending power decreases by approximately two times; if not three times. Going out by car would means getting stuck in a traffic jam, although my area here is not that bad when it comes to traffic. And not forgetting, driving in KL=getting lost. We seriously need to start recognizing roads and landmarks.

On the other hand, we generally don’t have problem moving around; thanks to my housemates who have cars. So distance is not really a problem for us. I’m also glad that public transports are easily available near my condo. Taxis are right in front of my condo. Buses and LRT are within walking distance. And when I’m on my balcony at night taking in some ‘fresh’ air, this is the view I get….

The actual view is way better

I wanted to take a photo of this view in the daylight, but the sky was kind of hazy. And I could barely see the concrete jungle out there. So, did I experience any culture shock? Well, maybe a little. It’s more like an eye-opener to be exact. Am I ready as an undergrad engineering student? NO. Nobody is. Hah, wish me luck. Cause I need it as I don’t exactly know what I am getting myself into. I’m like a blind mice digging its’ own grave (although I know mice don’t dig graves). From now onwards its either sink or swim, do or die. To succeed or die trying.

Angels & Demons

2009-05-21T23:29:00.000+08:00

I went to the cinema at Taiping Sentral with Ng and SuiYing on Wednesday. On the way there, in Ng’s car, we almost got bang by a van while waiting for the traffic light to turn green. This particular van was queuing up in front of our car. And when the traffic light turned green, instead of going into first gear; the driver went into reverse gear and almost reversed into our car! Luckily that van stopped in time; about an inch away from our car. The rest of the way to Taiping Sentral,Ng and I went…”What the hell was that driver thinking?!@$%#@!!”

On another note, the movie that we decided to watch: Angels & Demons(translation in Malay: Antara Malaikat dan Jin). We found the translation in Malay rather amusing. Although there are some parts of the movie that I found it a little disturbing, the two-and -a-half-hour-long movie is generally okay; to be specific it was mediocre. And this time we did not have any irritating kids with a flu; pleading his mom to go back home.

Half way into the movie I started to shiver. I took my flip flop off, folded my legs and tried to keep my hands warm. At the corner of my eye I knew Ng was cold as well, but SuiYing doesn’t seem to be feeling the cold. She took her shoe off and was comfortably sitting with her legs up on the front seat. I should consider bringing a jacket the next time I go to a cinema.

Lately, I had been listening to 1234 by Plain White T’s whereby the whole song is accompanied by guitars. Simplicity at its best. I simply love that song! :D

Now Showing

2009-05-17T17:32:00.000+08:00

Okay. Here it is SuiYing,Ng and friends who have been bugging me to blog. Yan is finally blogging. My 'Coming Soon' blog is officially 'Now Showing'. *start throwing confetti*

So,here I am sitting in Old Town; blogging.

This is to my very first blog.*toast*

=D