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Why Do You Keep Photos?

2009-11-07T19:14:00.001+08:00

Still remember when is the last time you print your last picture in any photo shop? Wait, maybe I should ask, do you know what is a photo shop means? Not Adobe Photoshop software silly. I mean photo printing shops like Kodak, Fujifilm, Konica and etc where they take your order either by hardcopy (film roll) or soft copy in your thumbdrive or CD.

Photo from: link

I am asking this because I realize many of the new generation kids don’t really know about film roll nor photo printing shop. What they know are transferring all the pictures from the digital camera into computer, then upload them into Flickr, Photobucket, Facebook or blog. There are no reason for them to learn about something out-dated. Yes? Gosh. Now, I sound like so old.

Photo from: link

Back then, before the digital devices and Web 2.0 start ruling the world, I know there are a lot of people who love collecting printed photos in photo albums or in scrap books. Well, I am one of those many people.

You will be amazed with the total number of photo albums I have just to keep my childhood photos. If it is not 10, it should be 12. I believe one photo album can keep at least 100 pieces of 3R printed photos. Remember, there is no digital camera in the 90’s. Films are the only medium which can be used to capture every colour.

I guess the number of photos I have including both printed (hard copy) and non-printed photos (soft copy), they already exceed 10,000. Ever since I own a digital camera, emmm…. the number shoot up drastically, better than stock market. lol..

Spot me?

Never ask me why I have so many pictures ever since I was small. I guess that is how my dad ‘trained’ me to be his petite model? =P

Now, there is a question popped up in my mind. I wonder, why there are many of us who love keeping photos? Well, including both printed and non-printed photo.

Is it merely to keep all those sweet moments with our love ones?
Is it to remember every footprint we have made in places we had been to?
Is it for money?
Is it to let others know that you are as ‘cool’ as they are to have hundreds of photos in Facebook?

Thus. I am cool.

My reason is more into keeping memory with people who I cared and treasured the most. While looking at the pictures I have kept so far in one fine afternoon, I was filled with nostalgia for my moments with grandma. I remembered how she cared and pampered me each time I cried when I was still a kids. Although she was not here anymore after leaving us for 1 year ++ , the picture of her is still properly been kept in my mind. I still remember her face, her eyes, here height and her voice. I am glad I still keep this picture.

Miss her so much.

How about you? Do you like keeping photos? A Photo Maniac? Do they bring you sweet or bitter memory? Please feed my curiosity. It is in hunger.... :)

The Soon-To-Be Laksa Boys

2009-11-04T18:13:00.001+08:00

I always believe in males are good cooks, like my grandfather and father. They are terrific cookers, never have to look at the menu for steps nor follow the suggested ingredients. Sometimes I wonder how do they create such a marvelous dish without much guidance? Unlike my.. emm… *censored*

While I was cleaning my pictures file in this laptop, I came across with this album: Days in My Hometown. I had captured something interesting which is about the soon-to-be laksa boys. Lol..

From left to right: Mac, Kenny & CJ

Kenny’s mum has just opened up a new family business at her house, not far from my garden. It is such a great news to me because she is into food business and specialize in selling laksa noodles. Maybe you haven’t heard of this but make sure you remember starting by now: Penang is famous with laksa noodles!

This is Kenny (Thanks for the free laksa meal! Can I have one again? =P)

- CJ -

-Mac - (The ‘good’ cousin)

If there are such a group of handsome guys being chefs will be a great waste. Why? Because most of the chefs work in the closed kitchen, aren’t they? Lol..

*Drolling*

Please, I mean drolling for laksa.. =_=

Guess what, they make good laksa too (these 3 boys). Well, it is pretty easy actually because they just have to fill those noodles in the bowl with onion slices, mint leaves, cucumber and finally with the hot soup. If you like ‘keropok udang’, you can put on the noodles. Oh dear.. I am so, so so so so hungry.

Looking at these pictures has made me missing my hometown, again. Dammit. I still have 4 papers before I can go back and have a dozen bowls of Penang laksa. I have just finished my very first paper, 3 hours ago and it wasn’t that good. I have forgotten some of the points.

Sigh.. I should study now and stop looking at these pictures… Hungry. =(

Shh.. It Is Her Secret.

2009-11-02T22:44:00.001+08:00

There was one fine morning, a girl who named Kelly was cleaning the house with her mum. While they were cleaning a room, an unexpected conversation took place. Her mum indirectly revealed a secret – a dark secret of a ‘young’ mama.

“How old are you?”

“22”

“Why are they here?” *annoyed*

“Because.. because… because I need them” *innocent tone*

“Didn’t mama tell you that you’re a grown up girl?”

“Emmm….. so?”

“So? You’re asking me SO?”

“Well… yes.. So?”

“You’re 22 years old my dear and you should get rid of those puppies on your bed. Oh ya, and your bantal busuk too. Get rid of them!!!!”. "*stern look*

“But.. but.. mama.. why? I can’t sleep without them!”

“Gosh! How are you going to get married? Your future mother-in-law must be blaming me for not teaching you correctly. Now, give me all those puppies or else, no dinner tonight”.

“Please mama. No! PLEASE, NO! Take my dinner and not my puppies. They are my presents. But you can throw the brown one”.

“Wait a minute.. that brown puppy looks familiar. Hey! IT’S MINE!!! How dare you. Since when you kidnap my puppy?”

“Emmm.. mum.. you should throw your puppy away or no dinner tonight”.

“Uurrgggghh.. Shut Up!!” *angry tone*

=_________________=

I thought it is my chance to revenge but sadly, I am still the loser. I wonder, why can’t I keep my puppies… but she can?

Unfair.

Halloween And I

2009-10-31T21:23:00.001+08:00

Today is already Halloween Day and this has reminded me about my first Halloween celebration with Kevin. I keep on saying, how time flies.

It is like, today we are playing face painting using grandma’s white powder and aunt’s red lipstick, and tomorrow we are in different countries, sending emails to each other describing our Halloween celebration. How ironic.

I am a Chinese and I don’t really celebrate Halloween Day. In fact, I ‘celebrate’ Hungry Ghost Festival. Emm.. It is not that I celebrate but it is more like a prayer or an offering.

Last year was seriously my first celebration since Nuffnang & Maxis organized a Halloween Party and I received free 2 tickets from Suresh. Thanks again, how generous of him. Never had I thought of I will attend any Halloween Party, wearing something weird. If you wish to read more about my last year Halloween Party, go here and here.

The fun thing was, Kevin who has good experience with Halloween Party gave me generous advice on what I should wear during in the party. We attended the party together with our thick make-up and funny customs. Those lipstick spots on my face will never be forgotten.

What had happened last year is a memory for today. I am glad to have such a sweet memory with both Kevin and Aunt before they leave to US. Gosh, now I miss them. Hope that they are doing great with their new life there..

My Halloween Look For This Year:

So, are you asking about my Halloween this year? I should be paying my visit to one of the Baskin Robbins Ice cream stalls in KL with Orange custom to get a 30% off ice cream. Sigh… If only if it is not because of my final exam which starts on next week, I will definitely go for it..

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Why there is such thing call exam? It kills creativity and innovative man.. *giving excuses*

Emmmm…. I should stay in the locked room with books, books and only books after this. Boring. Waiting Casper to save me out.

>.<

Action Research

2009-10-30T21:08:00.001+08:00

Seriously, it is funny that how hatred can turn into love. This drastic change has surprised me because I had never expected this will happen. Don’t ask me why. It just happened, as if there is a cupid shooting his invisible love arrow into my heart causing me to fall deeply in love with the person next to me.

In fact, it is not a person who I fall in love with but a course namely, Action Research.

For the past 12 weeks, I showed no interest at all in this subject. One of the reason is because this subject killed most of my brain cells whenever I heard of the words, “Qualitative” and “Quantitative”. Even though I had attended a Research course in my previous semester, I still have no confident in answering any of the terms. I believe I am not interested to be in the research field especially when one has to always deal with systematic procedure and boring statistic.

It bores me when I am not allow to use my own creativity in the field. Well, I am not a kind of person who love following the rules, especially those old, traditional ones. Wait a minute. Don’t get me wrong. I don’t mean not following rules equal to breaking rules. I am a discipline person OK. It is just that I prefer not to follow the norms IF I am allow to. As long as I am not breaking the law, I know what I will do. This is one of my unique characteristics.. :)

Being in the class for more than 12 weeks, the love feeling slowly develops. I realize I started to like Action Research bits by bits each day when I am filled with more knowledge and information. From a low self confident girl, I slowly become braver and stronger. I dare to speak up in the class, asking and answering those questions threw by the lecturer. Although most of the time I gave wrong answers (which sometimes being pointed out in a high key voice in front of the class), still I am glad that I had picked up this brave move. It makes me stronger by being less afraid with critics because in the end of the high-pitch class, I will be pampered with soft pats on the shoulders or a warm hug from my friends who are also my group member.

Well, I do understand why our lecturer got mad when we failed to answer her question or not being able to follow her instruction. I basically know why. She worries we might not be able to do the research properly when deadline is approaching and test is just a stone throw. She also afraid that all her hard work will be in vain when her students still unable to stand on their own feet by observing our performances in class. Her worries are just like a mother’s worries, never stop, never end. I guess they will only send when she sees us scoring A in this subject? Lol..

My highest level of love for this course took place on 26th October 2009 when my group, Fabulousta finally made our last presentation in the class. I had sleepless nights, days before the BIG DAY in which I tried to improve the slides, points and ways in presenting it. I was really committed in making this final presentation a success because I don’t want to see my group being criticized badly for not preparing well. And I don’t want us to be screamed for putting wrong information nor wrong method in the end of the presentation.

Those negative critics in our first presentation have really awaken me. Stretches and wounds in heart have really taught me to stand up and fight. Emm… not that I will fight with my lecturer, but to fight with myself. I keep telling myself that this time, our group can do something remarkable, something extra-ordinary where we can create a big ‘WOW’ in our lecturer’s heart. Besides, I am pretty confident that our research topic is something worth to be shared, something which will teach us to appreciate ourselves even more. I may write about our research topic in another post.

Unwind myself with the Fabulousta members right after the presentation.

Indeed, our direction is right. We have performed pretty well and have surprisingly impressed her. There were no critics nor scolding this time, instead only praises and compliments in return. I was almost ‘shocked to death’ when she announced a free lunch for our group members at a royal club. Oh dear.. never had I thought of this part. I mean, I had never thought of our group will be selected as the best group among the 14th group nor a free meal with her because all I was hoping for is to make a good presentation, delivering whatever hard work we have made in the past 1 month. We have been working so hard for this assignment, ever since the beginning of the October and all we hope is to to the quantitative research correctly.

I am glad that our hard work is paid with this fabulous trip to a club sponsored by our lecturer. It was like a Mary-Go-Round dream because I had never been to any makan trip with my fabulous coursemates and the lecturer. Emm.. what about the Mary-Go-Round dream? Well… whatever.

Although it was a bit weird sitting and eating side by side in a Chinese Restaurant which located in the club with our lecturer, still it was a great day for all of us. We had a good, long chat with the lecturer and new friends from other course (TESL).

Before going back to our own ‘cabins’, forcing to switch on the exam mode again, we had a wonderful time cam-whoring with each other around the club. Well, it is something which I will normally do, isn’t it?

I just couldn’t stop myself from capturing as much pictures as possible during in this sweet moment because I know, in the end of the day, I will be stress again with this Action Research course. There are still 1 XXXL assignment and 1 final paper which I have to face and work on before the real victory celebration.

So, I guess you know what am I up to if you can’t see any update in this blog. Right?

Id, Ego, Superego In Me.

2009-10-25T15:23:00.001+08:00

I can sense a very strong impatient feeling here. Yes. Here.

Cool down everyone. I know I am a bit late in revealing the answer. Well, blame my tight schedule which has been conquering most of my time ever since the beginning of the month. Final exam is just a stone throw and I have to reduce my online time for assignment, presentation and exam. That’s the basic routine a student will do right?

Anyway, I am here to reveal the long-await-answer. Before that, I would like to express my feeling towards the guesses which some of you had made in my previous post. Seriously, I am really amazed reading your answer because majority of you are guessing the right artwork. Oh dear… I feel like… I feel like… you guys understand me more than I understand myself. What happen?

This is my masterpiece.

A day before the Co-curriculum Day, I was hit buy a gigantic word called ‘stress’. I had no idea on what I wanna paint in that small, square canvas. Seriously, I didn’t like drawing portrait, object nor figure. They are so…… boring. Plus, I am not good in drawing them (need lot of practice). So, it took me half a day to come out with this brilliant idea, which is to create another abstract work.

I love creating abstract art so much and I just realize there are always the same similarities appear in most of my artworks. The colour like yellow, green and blue will definitely be used and those circular shapes will surely be in the picture. I would say, I have found my own drawing style and that is why I am calling them, the Egg Art.

Of course, there are always stories behind my artwork. Every colour and strokes resemble the hidden feelings and messages in me. Again, I am using Sigmund Freud’s idea on his Structure of Personality to express my feelings. To some of you who know Psychoanalytic Theory well, I believe you know the concept of ‘iceberg’ – id, ego and superego, yes? I am using this concept and apply it into my drawing.

Id – Yellow (The inner child in me)
Superego – Green ( The judger)
Ego – Dark blue ( The CEO)

I am pretty impressed with my work seriously. Firstly, it was done within a day. Secondly, it is something which I want to express in my work (although it doesn’t turn out exactly like what I had planned earlier). Thirdly, no one seems to understand my art. Muahahaha.. This is seriously what I want.

Our Fine Art mini gallery was held in a large hall in my university. Never had I thought of the hall will be crowded with visitors who were mainly the students. One of the experience which I love the most is where I started to talk to my coursemates (fine art). Being in the class for almost 12 weeks, I had never initiated any conversation with new friends (well, got little lar…) because, my mind was always circulated with the same questions:

“When can I go back?”

Being in a 5.30pm class on every Tuesday was really tiring especially when you have classes starting at 8am. The brain wasn’t as fresh as in the morning, so I shouldn’t be blame for this, right? =P

Here are some pictures on the Co-curriculum Day in my university. It was so happening where you could find lot of interesting student’s works, dances and performances. Unfortunately, I failed to capture much photos during in this event because I was hopelessly busy and exhausted… =(

All of us working together in setting up this mini booth. I call this team work.

Ammar, Kit Yen, Aileen and June came over to our booth to have a glimpse on our artworks. Lol.. thanks a lot my dear friends.. :)

Other interesting booths and performances.

Anyway, I still managed to capture a group picture with few of my classmates during in the final class. Sad emotion set in when I realized that it will be our last moment being together. I guess I will not be able to see these ‘little Da Vinccis’ again in future, except in Facebook? Lol…

So, let’s come back to my ‘Id, Ego, SuperEgo and Me’ artwork.

I thought these similarities will not been seen by anyone and I was wrong. My readers can sense them. MY READERS CAN SENSE MY WORK!!!

Gosh. Now I am scared because you seem like knowing me better than I know myself. Oh dear.. oh dear..

>.<

Which Canvas Is Mine?

2009-10-21T09:55:00.001+08:00

I know I know.

I know most of you are waiting for the photos of my canvas, my so call ‘masterpiece’. If you have been following my blog and twitter for quite some times, I believe you will still remember the canvas which I had mentioned before this.

If you have missed out a part of story about it, you can read it here. Don’t worry, you are not missing that much yet. But make sure you don’t miss my story again. Lol..

Yesterday, the 2 days mini art gallery has just ended and I managed to snap a few pictures on it (although not much). So far, it was a good experience. Yeah. Anyway, I will elaborate my story in details about this art gallery once you play this tricky games of mine.

Deal?

Let’s make a guess on which artwork is mine? Before I point out the masterpiece which I had produced in the pictures, come.. Make a guess. There is no fun if I can’t see wrong answers.

Lol..

P/s: Of course, ‘those’ who know the answer are disallow to play this games. Let’s keep this as a surprise shall we? =P

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Sad. Upset. Disappointed.

2009-10-21T00:23:00.004+08:00

I am not in a good mood now. Sad. Upset. Disappointed.
These are the only adjectives which I can think of right now. Never had I thought of my challenging day will be added up with this issue before the new day takes place. Everything seems like changing its own course without much clues.

Or maybe I am the one who are not sensitive enough?

I have no idea where should I begin my story and I don't feel like starting one. All I wish to do is to dump all my sadness and disappointments into this quite corner. Let's make this a rubbish bin post in which I can just throw in whatever words I DON'T WANT. Let it be grammar mistake, incomplete sentence nor wrong use sage of vocabulary.

I don't mind.

I have a real tough weeks starting by last week and I know it will not end until another couple of weeks. Assignments, tests, project, final exams and some personal issues are monopolizing most of my time. Well, I have expected a challenging life in these few weeks and I thought I will be understood. Well, not to some people because they are not in my shoes. Thus, I don't blame anyone because I know, I can't be in anyone's shoes perfectly.

The feeling of sad and disappointment struck me when I am not been given a chance to show my commitment. No one seems to understand whatever I have planned and done and that is really hurtful. I have tried to disclose myself about my own feeling over the issue to the person but failed. The thing is, I don't feel the fairness in the previous conversation as I was not been given a chance to prove myself and now I was blamed for not doing anything? Not caring? Not loving enough?

I guess it is not the right timing yet to show my commitment (whatever I have planned) and get the person for a private talk. Anyway, let me wash away my emotional by having a good nap. I am too tired to think of any good alternatives.

Let me just doze off. Now.

P/s: Je suis tres triste mais Je serai mieux après cela. N'inquiéter pas.

*Update*

I am waking up rather happy and energetic today. I guess it is my tiredness which affected me to be sensitive. Looking forward for a good week.. :D

Good day everyone!

The Perfectionist Nerd

2009-10-16T18:04:00.001+08:00

Whenever the end of semester is around the corner, a great sense of guilt always hits my nerve. There is one part of me wanting to play so much but another part, being chained and forced to start getting serious with studies – like it always happens. In fact, I am serious ever since emmm….. yesterday?

Urgggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh…..

I don’t get it. Why I always feel stress in the end of the semester although this time, I have planned my time wisely and should have no problem in time management? (I thought). Somehow, the works are like pilling up so high that it has almost reached Mount Kinabalu. Why oh why?

I believe I have this perfectionist trait in me in which I will make sure whatever I am doing reach my goal and expectation (at least 70%). Well, before I go any further I have to explain that I am not a real perfectionist in which I don’t give myself too much pressure if I don’t achieve what I hope. The idea of being a perfectionist in myself is mainly because of I don’t want to have any regrets in my life.

Questions like:

“What if I work harder, will I get B instead of C-?”

“What if I plan my group assignment better, will I have less struggle in the end?”

“What if I study earlier, can I play earlier?”

“What if….?”

P/s: Have you encountered this problem too?

I hate to face this kind of “What if” situation especially when I don’t give honest effort into certain tasks because most of the answer will end up in the negative form which in the end creates guilt in me.

As I am growing older, I’ve learned that future is always in our hand IF we know how to work on it. Even though it might not appear like what we have planned, at least we have tried to give our very best and learn from our failures. What we can do next is to:

improve our strategy and try it again,

improve, try and again,

improve, try and again, again, again.…….

till we succeed.

The bad thing about being a perfectionist is, those easy works will turn out to be the hard one. In another way of saying this is, I tend to give more than what is required which mostly consume much of the time and energy. So, 5 works will double and become 10 (just an example).

Of course, it sounds easier to write than to do. That is why, I have this biological clock that always controls me, alarming and forcing me to put thoughts into actions. I guess, that is also the reason why I have been sitting on the white marble floor facing the black silky laptop of mine for hours and hours. Happy to say that I have done one part of my assignment. But sad to say that I chat more than I work in these 4 hours.

Darn.

Well, it is time to get back to my work. Writing a post regarding to this issue is to remind me to not forget of my Mount Kinabalu assignments. I believe by this Sunday, I can finish them up. Yes! Kah Yau!

But.. sigh.. it is Deepavali man. I wanna smuggle those muruku and Indian dishes out from my friend’s and neighbour’s houses. Planning a stealing muruku attempt tonight. Anyone interested to be one of the member? We make it a team. Must be fun seeing curryegg stealing curry and egg.

Oh no!

I haven’t draw anything on my canvas. How am I going to put my art work in the art gallery on next Monday?

Shit.

P/S/S: Those books were free! I got them from the library when free old books were given. And those photos were taken during my stress free moment which I believe will help me in destressing my current situation.. T.T

I want to be free. Help.

Black Doesn’t Matter

2009-10-14T01:34:00.001+08:00

First of all, I know most of you might be curious with this picture. I know there will be lots of “what?”, “what?” and “what"?”. Well, if you don’t and in a state of acting cool, please… just pretend you look curious. Lol..

Let me tell you. This is a bun. Yes, a bun which you can eat.

Can you make a good guess on it? This is a bun like any ordinary bun with baked cheese on top? I was surprised at my very first glance when Jane brought this for me. I was rushing for my assignment at that moment and it was so kind of her remembering this eggie friend will get hungry easily.

Just… it doesn’t tempt me to have my first bite, because of the colour. It looks like the bun was done by mistake, something like burnt as a result of over-heating or putting the wrong colour. Lol..

After being persuaded for a number of times by Jane, I agreed and allow myself to have a small bite. It tasted…. emmm……. just like other ordinary bun. However, I could taste that, it was slightly salty. And.. smell good! Overall, it tastes good especially when there was tuna filling in the bun.

Thanks Jane for the new-invention-bun! XD

Don’t ask me what is the ingredients and why it is black in colour because I seriously have no idea on it. If I am hearing it correctly, this bun is made by bamboo? Or charcoal? Gosh. I am confuse now.. =_=

Right after this incident, I had received another surprises and this time was from aunt. She gave me a black moon cake, something which I didn’t expect at al. I wasn’t sure what are the ingredient in making this dark mooncake. What I know is, it tasted good. In fact, it is even tasted better compare to the other type of mooncakes.

Sometimes, I have this perspective that food which is dark doesn’t taste good (expect those which are made from coffee and chocolate) because I always relate it to something bitter. I don’t know why I have this perception but I guess, it is how the adults taught me when I was a kids.

They will say something like, “If you cry again, I will let you eat this dark, disgusting food”. Or, “Watch out at the black spot on the apple. There might be millions of worms in there”.

So, unconsciously, most of the kids including myself have been conditioned with something black or dark equal to danger or something negative. Not our faults ok?

In conclusion, don’t be stereotype to anyone or anything, including food because sometimes, you might make wrong judgement and miss out the big fun. So, never ever. This is so unfair.

Anyway, I have a question. Which one do you think is darker, the bun or the laptop?

Updates!!

I just received a comment from Samuel in Facebook regarding to this ‘black bun’. He said:

“Actually it's a bamboo that turned into charcoal, it's just like normal charcoal, but normal charcoal is from tree, but this charcoal from bamboo, these bamboo go through natural process not the chemical process, then these bamboo charcoal is made into powder and use in baking, coz they claim that this powder good for digestion as it contains a lot of fiber, good for those who has digestion problem or elderly ppl, I know this from one of the bakery bos la..”

I see. Now I am rest assure to eat this black bamboo bun. Thanks Tatt.. :D

Squeeze Brain Squeeze!

2009-10-11T02:10:00.003+08:00

In another 14 days, my art work will be collected and hang up in one of the famous art gallery in Malaysia organized by several organizations.

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I should start thinking the range of possible prices which I want to put for my work. I wanna sell it and make money. Then I can buy a DSLR. Change my wardrobe. Eat buffet. Go travel. Muahahahaha…

But…….

Siiigghhh… How good if this happens. How marvelous if my day dreaming comes true. Well, there is nothing like famous ‘art gallery’ nor ‘several organizations’. I am just pulling your leg in order to make myself happier.. buuuuuu….. :(

Anyway, my artwork will definitely be hung up in an art gallery and it is in University Malaya. I have enrolled myself in a fine art class this semester as a co-curriculum subject and all the student’s masterpiece MUST BE SHOWN in the hall. Those who fail will get a big fat ‘GAGAL’ or ‘FAILED’ in the coming examination result slip.

And I don’t know how far I can handle this because... I haven’t do anything for it. I just started my shopping attempt this afternoon, surveying, scanning and buying those art stuffs which I need. Luckily, my visit to a nearby Popular Bookstore helped me in solving this problem. Thanks God!

There are plenty of stuffs which I can get from the store and I have no problem in looking for the right materials and tools. It means that I can start drawing and painting my 10” X 14” canvas within these 2 weeks.

These are the real oil pastels which I should get for my ‘oil-paint-project’. Each costs RM11.90 – RM 15. Oh dear.. However, my lecturer encourages the newbie (like me) to use something easier. I don’t have any basic for oil painting seriously.

This is called, the Arcylic Colour which is easier to be used. The differences are, you can use water to wash out the colour on the paper or canvas but not oil colour. You have to use turpentine if you use oil colour. Next, acrylic colour is much cheaper if compare to oil colour. Phewww.. Luckily I can save up some $$$.

No matter how cheap it is, this box still cost me RM38. Sob… I am so broke… T.T

Somehow, I haven’t picture anything in my mind. I have no idea what I wanna paint in this square white canvas. This does make me worry that I might not be able to meet the deadline, unless my inspiration comes in time (like it always happens).

Well, all I can do now is to sit quietly in a corner, relax and focus on the message which I want to deliver to the public.

Well, I hope my brain juice will not be drained off that soon. Amitabha..

Vote Bei Shan – Maybelline Simply Fabulous Girl

2009-10-09T01:05:00.006+08:00

Knowing Bei Shan in person is something which I am really proud of. She is a good friend who I treasure so much in my life as she has taught me a lot within these few years. Bei Shan is a person with strong confident and personality who will never let any negative comments put her down. She has this archetype of a warrior or fighter which I can sense, most of the time. How far this statement is true? Well, ask her.. =P

February 2008

She is a Sarawakian girl who is born with beauty and intelligence. Well, most importantly, she is real and genuine – as genuine as the Microsoft. Lol… I have been knowing her like 2 years plus now, since the very first day I learnt that she is both my coursemate and hostel mate. I still remembered those days when the three of us, Shu Huan, Bei Shan and I walking from college (hostel) to classes and classes to college, holding each others umbrella in our hand. We share jokes, laughter, sorrow, anger and disappointment together which are unforgettable.

Can the three of us doing this again- walking side by side, catching each others shadows and calling ‘those’ who are late to class? Can? Can?

Having a friend like her is wonderful because you don’t have to hide any feelings behind the mask. Besides, you will hardly see the shocking true-color of herself popping out after some period of time because…. they are already shown up in the first meeting. That is why, I agree with what she has written in her short biography in the Maybelline Simply Fabulous top 10 finalist page.

Ng Bei Shan, 22

Date of birth:

1st March 1987

Occupation:

Student, Counseling (UM)

Ambition/Dream:

To be a whole-rounded person in life, live life to the fullest and to leave positive impact in other's lives. I hope to be an expert in the help profession and to help others to discover their potentials too!

Why did you join this competition:

I joined this competition because I want to experience something new and different. I was attracted to the prize that is to win RM10,000 and a free trip to New York especially the New York Fashion Week which is exclusive. I'd really love to visit NY because it's a city of Liberty and I've always dreamed of going to the states to live my 'American Dream'. So, I hope I can win to be on my way to overseas and open up my eyes! And of course, I'm doing all these because I want to discover my potential which I have overlooked all these while. Like Maybelline's tagline, 'maybe she's born with it, maybe it's Maybelline'.

Seriously, this is my first experience, having a friend who are close to me entering a big reality show and competition like this. This really intrigues me! Also, this is my very first post asking votes from my readers to support my friend.

There are reality shows for this Maybelline Simply Fabulous search in which the shows are about these 10 lucky girls and their journeys to a free trip to New York and RM10,000 as the winner. Oh my.. New York and RM10, 000!

I know how much this free trip to New York and RM10,000 mean so much to her in order to achieve her dreams. I have been hearing these several times from her in classes and I know she is serious about it, right girl? :)

So dear readers, do pay a visit to the shows and give your votes to her if you agree with what I have written here. The voting period will end within these 5 days. What are you waiting for?

Go here and start ‘Vote Bei Shan’

Thanks! =)

P/s: How ‘genuine’ she is? Well, you can watch this latest video clip… =)

P/s/s: Bei Shan, I have watched all the uploaded webisodes in 8tv website so far and I just love the way you are. May God bless you all the journey and hope that you can win!

P/s/s/s: We (the coursemates) are hoping to get a bus to your final. Now.. who should be the driver? Abang Hamka? =P

Fire Lunar Chateau

2009-10-06T23:51:00.003+08:00

Time flies. It really flies before I realized that I am already 22 years 1 month and 5 days old. Oh dear.. will I get wrinkles and grey hair early? Well, in fact, I already have grey hair since I was 12. Sigh.. What a ‘good news’.

Anyway, this post is not meant for complaining my biological changes. It is regarding to the fire lunar chateau which Kevin, May and I built 3 days ago during the Latern Festival on 3rd October 2009.

In fact, it was initially Kevin’s idea to build a mini cooking place for himself. He said it is a man thing. Emm…

Talking about mini cooking using candles and stones, it has reminded me about an essay which I have written years ago as a homework. The title of the essay is, “My Most Unforgettable Memory”. I managed to find my so-called masterpiece and this is how my work sounds like:

I still remember the day when I was being punished by my mum when I was just five. It was an awful experience. No mooncakes, no celebration, no play. It was all because I was playing with fire.

It was a hot, scorching afternoon of the Chinese Mooncake festival when Sally, my neighbour invited me to a nearby field. “Kelly, I am going to show you this”. She showed me three boxes of small colourful candles. “Candles? Oh Sally, We are not suppose to play candles. It’s dangerous”. Sally ignored me. She left me for 2 red, heavy bricks from her house and then started to set up her cooking place. Sally is two years older than me. She has four brothers who will teach her all kind of masculine games. Of course, her brothers wouldn’t play barbie doll with her. Anyway, playing with candles was a big no-no for me, especially at my age.

She put two bricks parallel to one and another, leaving a small gap in between the bricks. Then, she put a candle in the gap. Soon, she took an old aluminum cover of a biscuit tin (probably from Milo tin) and put in on top of the stable bricks, just above the mini candle. Next, she took out a box of matches and lit up the scary object.

I felt guilty to join. However, the cooking games had really intrigued me. The temptation was so high that I couldn’t resist any longer. I finally gave in when the aroma of the ‘pandan’ leaves which she used were so pleasant. She melted some of the candles on the flat aluminum cover as the cooking oil while ‘pandan’ leaves as the food.

We played for the whole afternoon until the only candle left. All of the three boxes of candles were finished but we still wanted to play. We tired to find some solutions but not too long, I managed to come out with a mischievous idea. I wanted to steal my birthday cake candles at my home. I remembered that there were 5 pink candles left on my dad’s table. There were my birthday candles which had been kept weeks ago.

I quickly dashed to home and silently took all the candles. But, wait a minute! There was one box of colourful, petite candles just like sally under my pink candles. I was so grateful at that moment. “God! You have saved me”, I whispered. Mum was cooking in the kitchen and it was my perfect time doing the stealing work. Immediately, I took all of them with me and rushed back to Sally. Sally was so surprised to see the candles but happy at the same time. We continued our games until Sally’s mum asked her back for dinner.

Seriously, I had my most wonderful day..I thought at first. Everything was fine until the moon took over. Every Chinese neighbors including my family were preparing to join the latern procession which was held by the neighbourhood society. I was so excited to use my new, pink-in-colour, rabbit shaped latern and I couldn’t wait to join other children. Crowds were everyway and I could see every children was holding their own colourful latern on their hands. The remembered the moon was so round and bright. The procession will start in any minutes.

As I was so excited to join the crowds, suddenly my mum stopped us and asked my dad in an astonished tone, “Dear, where are the candles? We need to use them for Kelly’s latern”. Oh my God! My heartbeat started to pump furiously. Mum was going to find out my stealing candles attempt. And soon, she will know I played with fire. Well, I think you can guess what happened next.

Well, this story is based from my real life experience just, I am faking my age and the name of my friend (Sally) because I couldn’t remember my age and my childhood friend’s name. It is a good childhood memory because I gained both joy and pain in the very same day.. =_=

Anyhow, I am grateful because I am already in my sweet 20s and mum can no longer stop me from playing CANDLES… Muahahaha… XD

It was great that both May and Kevin could come over to my house in order to celebrate our very first Mooncake festival in Malaysia. Wait. Am I from Myanmar? Thailand? Korea? Emm.. I mean in Kuala Lumpur. Back in my secondary school moment, May and I used to celebrate this festival in together in our hometown but not this time when both of us have moved to the city which never sleeps. Well, this time was even merrier because we have a new companion – Kevin. Too bad, Eric couldn’t come.. =(

Anyway, we had a very wonderful moment when Chinese tea, mooncake and music were served (by me). Not to forget May’s 2 boxes of candles which were sponsored by her. Thanks dear. You have reminded me about my ‘most unforgettable moment’. Lol.. =P

Kevin had built 2 small buildings when his creating-a-cooking-place-attempt had bored him within half an hour. This was how the first mini building look like before the ‘earthquake’ happed. All the hot stones fell within seconds. (He accidentally knocked on a stone)

Having a strong level of motivation in himself, Kevin determined to build another building. This time, we, the girls helped him by consulting (May) and looking for better stones for him (me) to build a more stable one. Hehe…

And this was how the second masterpiece look like. I called it the Fire Lunar Chateau (Fire Moon Castle). Why? Emm… because it was built together with the element of fire during Mooncake festival and it does look like a castle.. Emm.. sort of. So, Fire Lunar Chateau was named by me.

The Open Ceremony event.. *clap clap*

After the opening, none of us failed to grab a few photos of ourselves with the chateau. It was indeed a beautiful moment under a romantic atmosphere (when soft music was played with candles light).

I love the moment of being togetherness as it has reminded me about the close friendship which we used to have. There was a time I felt so far from her as a result of our busy schedules and distance factors. Somehow, a simple gathering and a short meeting could strengthen back the bond. Isn’t that amazing? Well, maybe I can share this part of the story a bit deeper in another post. It believes it is something worth to be shared… =)

Well, the excitement continued with more and more photography sessions. Lol.. This is what I call the ‘new generation’ adolescence.. =P

Oh dear.. they really look like husband and wife. That is so sweet.. <3

It looks different from the top. Doesn’t the chateau looks like emm… ~~shit?~~ Oopss… Excuse me.. But seriously, don’t you think so? Sorry Kevin. Better view it from the sides or front or even back. Lol.. Definitely not the top!

Here are another few collection of photos which I love so much.

Theme: Hopes

Theme: Natural

Theme: Pig.

*running away*

Lol… I know I am going to be slaughtered once they found out. Anyway, thanks for coming and spending such a fantastic moment with me. It will definitely been stored in my long term memory. *hugs*

Thanks and wishing you guys all the best. Oh ya. Thanks for the singing belated birthday card. It is lovely and I love it. Now, where is my belated present? =P

*running to bed and pretending to snore*

Sucks RM100 Payment

2009-10-02T17:07:00.013+08:00

These few days, I was down- so down that I don't feel like doing anything but to play games. There were some issues revolving around me and I thought there would hardly end until I received a surprising response from a stranger named A in twitter.

2 days ago, I had expressed my dissatisfaction over my 5 months unpaid salary in my micro blogs - plurk, twitter and facebook status. It was posted up right after I had made my last call to the company as I was really pissed off and disappointed with the answer. It wasn't my first time making calls, asking about my work payment after 5 months of waiting. It should be the 15th if not 14th. Well, only twice I managed to approach the person in charged (she was hardly around when I called) but again, I was asked to call back because she couldn't do anything at that moment without the boss signing and approving cheque. Plus, everyone was busy preparing for another project.

So, the phone went dead within a minute of talking.

Well, I have received a lot of responses regarding to this issue in twitter and plurk but I can't explain much in such a petite column. Because of this, I have strong urge to explain my situation more clearly especially when the Chief Executive of the company himself has personally contacted me and promised to look into this matter, which I appreciate a lot.

Long story short, I haven't been pay by a company named Z after working for them, 5 months ago. I was asked to work in an instant because there was one particular girl who failed to turn up on that day. A blogger friend suggested my name to the supervisor. Well, I agreed due to the time, place and good pay. So, I rushed to the location and started working as a promoter.

After the working hour, I was aware that my name and bank account were not asked by the supervisor who left the spot early and deep in my heart, I do feel worry as I might not be paid for what I done. There is no black and white, proving that I was a part-time staff on that particular time and place. So, I tried to call the supervisor several times after work but sadly, no one received. The next thing I could do is to send her sms, asking her what should I do in order to be paid. Again, no response. Not until 2 weeks later, she sms, asking my name and IC. Well, I thought it was a good sign as she remembered my existent. So, I gave her and waited.

I guess my instinct was right because lately, I could no longer waiting for the empty durian tree to fall the fruits down. So, I decided to call the office and approached the person in charge straight away. Still, no action was taken.

Not till when I tweeted a particular phrase of word in my own twitter bar 2 days ago and thing changed after that. The chief executive contacted me and asked me to explain everything from A-Z as he really wish to undertand the real issue behind me. Once I did that, he straight away connecting me to the right staff who could listen and solve my disappointment through email.

The connecting work was done within a day, which I was amazed by how efficient it can be via email, rather than the stupid expensive call. Puff.. While in the process of explaining each situation (both myself and the company named as A), only then I realized I had actually throwing the wrong complains to the wrong company staff. It was the company Z who they hired for event planning should take the responsible, not A.

Ok. Now, this is even more disappointing.

Firstly, I don't think I had been explained clearly by the supervisor before I agreed to work. Secondly, I feel stupid for discriminating company A's product for all this while. I was affected whenever I saw or used A's product. Errrr...... Next, I am angry at myself for agreeing to work without getting a 'good insurance'- that I will get my paid in time according to law.

Everything just sounded so ridiculous and relieving all at once - which I felt so tired in the end. Ridiculous for being treated unfairly and unprofessionally. Relieving as in there is someone who is willing to help me out - the chief. That is also the reason why I don't wanna use the company name and person's name in this post because they have promised to work things out. I don't like making any noise, complaining about others as this is so-not me. But when something really irritating and I could no longer take it anymore, the hot lave will eventually burst out from the mouth of the volcano mountain.

Well, I believe the chief can help me. That is why my headache is slowly going off.

Seriously, I am exhausted in asking for RM100 in each month although I know I deserve the pay. Whenever I am asking for my payment, I feel stupid as in I am making a big Woo-Ha around the office. There are times I feel like giving up because I seriously not knowing much about the company and the system. But I know I should do something in order to fight for my rights, so I can't remain silence.

Among all the jobs I had done before, this is so far the worst I had ever encountered (I mean the system). RM100 for 2 hours but I had to wait like ages...

LESSONS:

1) Never work for anyone who you don't know in an instant if you don't have a secure agreement.
2) Never trust company Z after this.
3) Use twitter to lodge your complain after you have tried all the alternatives.

Follow me at twitter: @curryegg

Zanmai & Jason

2009-09-28T16:57:00.006+08:00

I just realized that there are a number of Virgo babies who are in my friend list. New friends like Cynthia, Rachel, Kit Yen, Jason, Pei Saan and Zambri were born in the month of late August and September. Look like the Virgo babies are ruling my social contact as they are another long list of old friends who are Virgos too.

Haha.. And guess what, majority of my Virgo friends are female. So… I wonder, will the guys feel slightly uncomfortable when they first learnt that they are categorized as the Virgo babies since the name Virgo is originated from the word virgin or maiden which sounds more like a female?

Emm.. any Virgo guy can answer this?

Anyway, it is just zodiac and it has nothing to do with the name either it is feminine or masculine (like Taurus, Scorpio and etc), right? I used to read horoscope a lot, back in my teenager life as I was amazed with the accuracy in fortune reading. Well, not anymore now when I learnt that future is always in our hands. It depends on how much we have worked in our present moment and how well we have planned for the future.

So, back to our September baby, few weeks ago, I had attended Jason’s birthday party (yang ke-22) in a classy Japanese Restaurant, Sushi Zanmai. Believe it or not, I had been longing to go there, like months because I always receive good comment about the food (which always made me mouth watering. Emmm….). Yet, the attempts to visit this restaurant failed due to certain reasons.

Going to Jason’s Birthday Party at Zanmai is like my dream comes true. I could join Eric’s friends, celebrating Jason birthday for the very first time and to try the food I have been hoping for. Thanks Jason for inviting me. It is really nice of you.

There is one thing I hate to do: Food blogging. I can’t stand myself pausing, adjusting and snapping food especially when they are ready to be served in front of me. None of my brain cells could work properly when the aroma and the presentation of the food tickling my nose and my distracting my eyes. That’s the reason why I could only snap a few and with blurry image. So, forgive me… :)

My love: Sashimi! Emmm.. Salmon.. :D

We had a lot of fun in that three hours when all of us gathered in a right corner room with 2 large tables. The room was filled with jokes and laughters with Japanese song as the background music which shinned the entire room.

Kok Wei & Makiyo

For the very first time, I had cake with chopstick. New thing!

The new photographers: Kenneth & Kok Wei.

(Jealous wei… –_-)

While others were having fun in the room, I managed to record a short video clip in order to remember the big day of Jason. Guess what, I have come up with this video clip, entitled “The Wasabi War”. How I love the title… :D

Thank you Jason for inviting us. It is such an honor to be there. May your wishes come true.. :D

P/s: There should be a few group photos but since Steve has lost them, sob… no more lu~ Gosh… Now I am feeling hungry again. I wonder when can I go Zanmai again… :(

Tsunami - Haeundae (해운대)

2009-09-26T02:26:00.006+08:00

Seriously, I hate disaster movie. Hate it from the bottom of my heart. One of the reasons is because, it always leave me in such a mess condition. A condition where no one can imagine, not even my mum I suppose.

I cried miserably when I watched this movie, Tsunami - Haeundae (해운대) with Eric just awhile ago in a nearby cinema. Tears just couldn't stop streaming down, wetting both my poor soaking cheeks. The climax is really heart-breaking as it doesn't fail to show how people die in such an unpredictable disaster (well, if it is predictable, it wouldn't be a disaster right? puff..).

And what grab my attention the most is how people willingly sacrify their life for their love ones. What a noble action.

Those touching yet saddening scenes keep on flashing in my mind. How a father and a mother against all odds in order to save their only daughter, how a safeguard scarify his life to save another life, how a couple fight death and so on and so forth. You have only 10 minutes to say what you want to say. Gosh... I can feel my tears trying to escape from my eye balls.

Stop it Kelly.
Stop it!

You're going to sleep soon with lullaby, k?

Long story short, this movie has taught me something very important which is to appreciate life, people and our environment. We will never know when is the end of our lives. What we can do is to love who we are, be thankful with what we have, care for those who we love and appreciate every beauty we see. If one day uncle death is knocking our doors, we wouldn't be worried nor anxious because we have already enjoyed a wonderful life and nothing can take this feeling away.

Thank for creating such a wonderful film. It does aware me about life and death. Not to forget the power of God. Now I wonder, how do the 2004 Tsunami survivors live their lives now?

P/s: Not going to watch any disaster movie, not until I am ready. Hmpm...

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2009-09-25T00:00:00-07:00

curryegg : My Uncle Reads My Blog
Something which you will feel honour.

My Uncle Reads My Blog

2009-09-24T12:13:00.006+08:00

Not long ago, when my Uncle Khoo came back from United States after attending a flying course, he gave me several surprises. One of the surprises is this:

Luggage tag.

This tag is to be placed around your bag or luggage. So, when you’ve lost your bag or luggage (especially in the airport) those who are kind and honest will return your belonging to the service counter or contact you straight away. He did tell me that only pilot like him can order and customize this kind of tag from FlightSafety.

Oh dear.. what a privilege I have. Thanks uncle!

It is so sweet of him for remembering me and bought me something real special, for his children as well as me. He is just like my father and I am really glad he always shower me with his fatherly love ever since I was small.

However, there is one thing I can yet to believe is that….. "HE READ MY BLOG!" (Oopss.. controlling my excitement).

I mean, uncle you read my blog!??

I did ask him how did he find my blog and do you know what he answered? “I just type ‘curryegg’ on the yahoo search engine and your website appear”. Wooooww.. My uncle is a high tech savvy man. I didn’t know this until I receive this tags.

Don’t play play ar…

*Tunning into a calmer tone*

Thanks uncle for this lovely gift. By now onwards, I know you are my loyal reader and thanks for remembering my blog URL. It is so nice of you..

;)

EggieQue

2009-09-18T21:21:00.007+08:00

Fuh...
Finally, I am ready to post up my birthday pictures and a short video clip in reviewing my feelings towards my friends' present. It took me like weeks to come up with something I satisfied the most. What a virgo baby - a perfectionist. Well, not 100% but at least a little..

=P

After days of hard work, they are ready to be shared. Forgive me if I have kept you waiting for so long especially Yin Ying and Irene - like 18 days! Don't angry me k? *hugs*

This post isn't just to recapitulate my 22nd birthday as there are so much feelings I want to pour out in this petite column. So much till I don't know where should I begin.. emm.... confusing uh?

Why not I start with the name, EggieQue? I realized a lot of my friends are curious to know how I found this name. It is simply comes from eggie+barbeque = EggieQue. The idea of organizing a birthday party didn't appear in my mind till the late month of August. If it wasn't Eric's determination to make it happened, I don't think EggieQue could be a success.

*thanks dear for everything*

Organizing an event isn't easy at all if there is no proper plan and helps from others, even a small birthday bash like this. You have to make sure there were enough food, drink, ideal place for the party, the number of guests, cash and etc. Oh ya, there is one more thing. You have to pray hard for good weather in order to organize a bbq party. Thanks God, the sky was clear during my big day. Amitabha...

Chicken Wings from Kok Wei: The best chicken wings chef of the night.
But emm... why one of my ayam tak masak one? >.<

The most unforgettable moment.. <3

The name of 'EggieQue' came out that very morning when I was disturbed by a loud noise when I was still dreaming. I thought it would be fun to have an unique theme and dress code. So, after scrabbling down my overall plan, a number of smses were being sent out. What was the result? Haha... Half of the people wearing yellow or white, except me.

Once I sent out those smses only I relized that I don't have nice yellow or white outfit. The idea of wearing the pink Egypitian print dress was there and I had no choice but to be the unique one. lol.. sorry guys if this disappoint you. Somehow, the host should be something extra-ordinary right? haha.. XD

EggieQue started from 7pm and ended at 12am. It was seriously a fun, touching moment for me as there were lot of surprises from my friends. Tears almost escaped from my eyes when I received so many of my friends' turn up during on that day. I had my 2 best friends, one from primary school and another from secondary school (sad that may couldn't make it) who were willing to spare their times for me. Not to forget my coursemates and new friends from UM and Uniten respectively.

The feeling was like friends from every stage of my life were meeting each other on a table. It started from childhood, teenager and now early adult. The feeling was great because it just reflected the real me - the whole me. I am still the same person no matter where I am and who I know.

Primary school: Irene
Secondary school: Jane, Yin Ying
University: May Teng, Suet Wei, Jimmy, D-shin, Bei Shan, June, Aileen
Eric's University friends: Kenneth, Su Ann, Kok Wei, Kiang Wei, Steven, Siang
New friends: Nga, Pei Tsan, Edward

Thanks for everything you have done to me my dear friends. Your attendance really melted my heart, not to mention the fun and laughter we had together. At the same time, I would like to thank you for allowing me to be who I am throughout this year - especially Irene. We might apart from each other, but I am still the same person you know for 16 years. Same goes to Jane, May and the rest.

In order to show my gratitude, I have created a video clip, specially dedicated to you. I hope you enjoy the clips (after facing lot of difficulties in uploading it). May our friendships continue and God bless you always, and always..

Muacks
<3

P/s: Whenever you are free, call me and we go 'yum cha' together.. :)

It Is So Irritating

2009-09-18T02:36:00.002+08:00

I had been sitting here for nearly 3 hours, waiting my video clip to be uploaded both in Youtube and Facebook. Well, obviously things don't seem to work well and I fail miserably in these period of time.

I don't think I should waste another hours waiting and hoping it will succeed because there is just 'no way!'. Looks like I should just hit my bed, covered by my warm blanket and snooze till the morning alarm wakes me. Tomorrow will be a long journey as I will be back to my hometown again.

Yes!
I just can't wait. Miss grandma, cousins and my friends so much. While I am in Penang, I will update myself whenever I can. And please... pray for me that the clips can be uploaded as soon as possible. I have spent good amount of days in recording and editing, sob.. :(

Anyway, I should be a sleeping piglet by now. Selamat Berpuasa dan Selamat bercuti.. :D

Good night.

The Super Best Gift

2009-09-13T22:35:00.006+08:00

Finally I have done a short video clip in reviewing one of my birthday presents which I have received days ago. This is the most special gift I ever received in my life! Yes. I am serious. Watch it if you don't trust me.

P/s: Thanks again Irene. No you, no me.. :)
The whole episode will be out soon. It is specially dedicated to my friends. So, stay tune.

The 090909 - Marry Me?

2009-09-09T20:44:00.009+08:00

Like what I have expected, most people will treat today 9th September 2009 seriously as it is a special date or I called it the easy-to-be-remembered date. The awareness of such sequence had never come into my mind, until few years back, when a few friends of mine sent forwarded sms to me, reminding me that the particular date is worth to be remembered:

06.06.06
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07.07.07
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08.08.08
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and now
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09.09.09

Being amazed with such number, I started to take note with such date for the next following years. I believe it will be a once-in-a-life-time experience because once we are in year 2013 and onwards, such sequence will not appear again. Well, it will if we have an extremely long life span in which we can live until the next century: Year 3000. Then, it will start all over again from 01.01.01 till 12.12.12.

Amazing uh?
Or sound stupid?

=____=

Anyway, how you perceive the date is depends on how you give meaning to it. If you think such date makes perfect day, then it will be perfect. If you think it is wonderful, it will be wonderful. Of course, if you think the other way round, it will be vice versa. And, if you don't think today has any different compare with the rest of 364 days, then it will be an ordinary day for you. Either one is OK and there is no right or wrong.

How about me?

Me? Well, I feel that today (09.09.09) is just like any other ordinary day of mine, simple and happy. There is nothing extra-ordinary things happened - I guess. I woke up at 6.30am, switched on the radio MyFM and heard there were 200 couples waiting at Tian Hao Gong (A Chinese Temple in Kuala Lumpur) to get married. Whooaa.... Next, attended classes at 8am, reached home at 6pm, watched drama at 8-10.30pm and now sitting in front of my computer, reflecting what I had done today.

Well, well, well... There is one thing which I am proud with myself which is I have been 'hired' as the photographer for Suet Wei's assignment. I searched for the photography spot (uni colour background and good lighting), grabbed models and instructed them to pose a few of seductive pose.

*cough*
*cough*

Ok la. I am just pulling your leg. I was just being a helper for my friend, helping her to snap a few portrait photos and not that I instruct people lor... haha.. Anyway, the experience was fun because models, part-time photographer (me) and 'the manager' worked together compassionately in that 15minutes.

In the end, the result was pretty good as I managed to spot a few fabulous photos in my manager's digital camera.. :)

Sorry to say that I can't load any pictures from the photo shooting as it is P&C (I have to ask from my manager. lol..). Anyway, there is a picture which I managed to ask my dear friend, Asha to capture it for me when my coursemates and I were acting crazily around, grabbing and forcing each other to join group photo.

A photo in my class

Photos from Wan Yong. Thanks dear.. :)

The Ammar.

The big family.. :D
But a few people missing.. aikss..

Me and Letchu.. ;)

I believe it is the impact from today's date: 09.09.09.
It seemed like we didn't wanna miss any chance to be together and tried our best to capture the happiest moment we could portray both in reality and in picture.

Friendship Long Long (Forever), k?
:)

Now, back to our 09.09.09 story.
I know, most of the Chinese would love to pick today as a special date for romance as it means forever and unconditional. I wonder, do we have to rely on the date to secure a long-term relationship? Or do we have to choose an easy-to-be-remembered date so that the spouse (especially the male) wouldn't forget the wedding anniversary easily? Or is it picking such date is like following the crowds?

Found this sentimental photo from Edwin Tan's blog which was uploaded today . I would love to share it here. Photo: Link

Well, this is a very subjective question and there is no definite answer. So, voice yourself people. I wish to hear from you. What do you say?

Why do you pick such date to get married?
1) For security
2) Easy to be remembered
3) Following the crowds/trends
4) Other.

Maybelline Cocktail Party

2009-09-06T22:35:00.006+08:00

Couple of weeks ago, Eric and I had attended Bei Shan's party. Wait! I mean Maybelline Cocktail Party at Twenty One which was invited by Bei Shan, my dear coursemate. She has been selected as one of the top 10 contestants for this Maybelline Face Search contest - Simple Fabulous.

This contest is similar to Malaysian Dream Girl or American Next Top Model in which there will be a reality show behind this search. Every week, there will be an assignment which needs to be completed within a period of time. In the end of the show, a winner will be picked based on their performance and rewarded with a trip to New York. Or maybe signing a one year contract with a famous magazine company?

Yoh! Cool man!

Well, I am not too sure with the prize. All I know is, my friend is nearing to her dream-come-true-goal. She has been wanting to be in a reality show ever since she was in secondary school and now... she is in! Bravo girl. I am so proud of you for taking these challenges. Really, really proud of you.. :)

I would like to thank Bei Shan for inviting me and Eric to the Maybelline Cocktail party which was held in Twenty One, Kuala Lumpur. It has been ages I didn't go for any event, not even Nuffnang blogging event of late. Thinking of she needs support from us, her friends, I am more than willing to attend the party.

Love this place, Twenty One bar.
They served good drinks.... <3

This is so creative. I thought the lips mark was real until I touched it myself.

Eric and I

I like the atmosphere in this bar. Simple, warm and trendy.
It suits the theme: Simply Fabulous.

Besides showing my support, I know very well that I will enjoy this party as there are June, Jimmy and Cherliz. I even make new friends with Yaya and ... emm... oh dear. I have forgotten his name. Sorry.. =P

When the girls get together, you know what will happen next. Cam-whoring took place all the time. That is the reason why I always empty my memory card to provide enough space for me to capture pictures. Besides, I even bring extra battery so that the happy moment can be extended and secured. This is how a professional cum experienced blogger speaks.

=P

WAIT!
Even some guys love cam-whoring. Not just girls ok. Don't be stereotype.

The story behind this picture:
We thought Jimmy was so lonely as his the-other-half couldn't make it for the party. So, we tried our best to keep him entertained by chatting with him. Obviously, it failed. Well we thought he will remain this lonely face for the rest of the day. Again, we was wrong because the next minute, a huge plate of food were served and placed on our table and immediately, a big smile was curved on his face.

Thanks Yaya for this. Secret.. :)

Then only we know... he was actually hungry.
Lol... Jimmy oh Jimmy.. :D

Girls will never get tired with camera. Trust me when I say this. One of the normal activity which the 21st century chicks will do is to spend time, cam-whoring in the ladies. Don't ask me why because this is the trend. Just accept it!

June's nails are so adorable. Love her nail art so much.
"June, I want! I want! Can do for me?"

Sitting, eating, drinking and chit chatting at a corner of the bar with my friends, I managed to witness how recording and assignment were being carried out. The 10 of them were split into 2 groups. They were asked to find 10 selected people (with certain characteristics and career background) within 20 minutes if I am not mistaken.

It looked fun but I know, it is not easy. You have to run on high heels, approaching unknown people and followed by cameras all the time. I could see Bei Shan had done her very best. She just look gorgeous all the time, especially when she was playing with the iphone. Haha... :D

After the assignment, she managed to find and join us. Of course, we never want to miss any chance to snap picture with this Simply Fabulous lady. So, another 'photography session' was being carried out. We even managed to get help from a friendly crew (from 8tv) to help us to snap a group picture. She is so nice, merci... ;)

We chatted for another 30minutes before Eric and I left the bar. It was fun to be there, adoring my friend's talents and performance. The reality show will be released soon, probably in the middle of this September. I just can't wait for the show. Feel like ordering a dozen of popcorn while waiting for the show.

All the best girl!
See you later in class. How lucky me.

Hahaha...
XD

Tea At Kluang Lim

2009-09-04T17:48:00.003+08:00

I have the urge to do a little live blogging right now while my relatives are busy chit chatting with each other. I am joining this unexpected small trip to Kluang, Johor. My archetype as a traveller arise again- fun, exciting and adventurous. Weeeeeee! I name this as the stress-free-trip.

Guess what, I'm in Restaurant Kluang Lim, having Hainan famous milk tea and toast with my grand aunt. It's good to be here again because I know my stomach will always filled with good food... :)

Planning For Surprises <3

2009-09-04T00:56:00.005+08:00

"They say, surprises should be kept as secret. No hints should be given out if you really want to surprise somebody". Yes, I totally agree with this idea. Since we have planned to give surprises, there is no point leaking the gold out.

My 22nd Birthday Presents!
*Thanks friends*

However, I would say it in another way. Tell them there is a surprise but make sure they have no idea what it is about. This will be a good way to draw their curiosity and to tempt them to discover the secret. Isn't it always feel good when someone or even better, a group of people show their interest towards your effort? (in surprising them and to make them happy). Obviously, I do sound like one who love doing this ever since I remembered. That's why, my friend named me the 'cheeky girl' or sometimes, 'the mischievous one'.

Well, I can't help!
:)

Seriously, I don't think giving surprises to those who meant a lot to me is bad though the 'victim' might have to go through some emotional-torturing-moments or anxiety. Lol... I am just pulling your leg. Not that serious ok? I care how my friends feel, a lot

Since I am a kind of person who like giving surprises to others, why not do it this time for the sake of love and care for my friends? I have a small plan right now and hopefully, by this Sunday you can see my 'surprises'. If you are asking who are the 'lucky candidates' who can receive these surprises. Well, I would say to those who had brighten up my days with birthday wishes presents last Sunday.

Well, I really hope I can manage to make one soon.
Really hope so...

Notes: Pictures taken by Jane when I was still half asleep during that late morning, trying to smile as brightly as I could. You had no idea how exhausted I was after throwing a small bbq party last Sunday.

That's why you can notice how small my eyes were (in fact, they are always small... aiskk..)

=___________________=

My 22nd Egg Day

2009-09-01T21:24:00.006+08:00

Yes!

I am officially 22 years-old now on this very 1st of September 2009. How wonderful as I have two "2" in my age. Many of my friends predicted that I will have a great time today. Well, I do have a good mood. I dressed my favourite dress, sing my favourite song and walk my favourite egg walk.

Oopss!!!
Egg walk?

If there is no class today, I know it will be even better. For your information, Tuesday is my busiest day and unfortunately, my birthday fall on this day. So, you can imagine how pack I am in which I have to attend classes from 8am to 6.30pm. Well, at least I have 3 hours gap.

Once I was home at 7pm, mum asked me to cook noodles (maggie mee) for dinner. What a great birthday dinner I have...
:(

There is so much to write about my day but I know, I should do this later or maybe tomorrow. I still have reports and revision need to be done. Don't worry, I still have a wonderful 22nd birthday memory as I have celebrated it 2 days earlier. It was a wonderful moment.. <3 style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">'a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words' job.

Observe and comment what you have found out from this picture.

"Happy birthday to me again!"

P/s: Thanks for all your sincere birthday wishes. You know who you are.
:D

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R.I.P Gary..