this is my c a n v a s

A Bloody Unicorn?

2010-09-19T12:58:00.002+08:00

I just realised that my last post was my 5oth entry! *throws confetti*

It's surviving!

This is a very very random update. I just wanna record that yesterday night, I dreamed about a Unicorn!

Dead.

In a pool of blood.

From being knocked down by a train.

... Beats me. I know.

Also, to my musically inclined friends, just wanna share two of my favourite instrumental songs.
Cause I feel so sentimental today. =D

My friend introduced me to this song. Very lovely melody. It feels sad yet very soothing to the soul. I listen to it when I work sometimes. Makes me want to learn the guitar solely for this.

Rylynn by Andy Mckee.

Another lovely piece. Got introduced by the same friends as Bella's Lullaby from Twilight. Yes, Twilight. But apparently it's a well known mistake and the official Bella's Lullaby was actually another piece by Carter Burwell (which is also very nice and sounds very mysterious).

But this piece. The once-mistaken-for-Bella's-Lullaby piece, is even better. Listening to it is like watching a fantasy film and the MV of a little fairy dancing among the flowers in a forest. So gentle and pretty. Makes me smile! And hate myself for not continuing on with the piano lessons.

River Flows in You by Yiruma

2010-09-12T11:56:00.002+08:00

I know I totally suck in keeping promises. I have not updated since July. =P

World Stage has already come and gone. In the end I won tickets! On the very last hour to win any tickets at all! Super lucky. I got to see Wonder Girls live.
+ Katy Perry
+ Tokio Hotel

Sorry Bunkface, the queue outside was sooooooo long that by the time we got in, you've already finished singing and Wonder Girls came on stage liao.

Aside from the fact that the wait between each act was super long (I know I can't complaint though... free concert lol), it was really worth the wait!

Nobody nobody but chu!

Okay, what else... Missed ex-gratia payment at work. DAMN! Better luck next 50 years? >_>

Oh right, the exam... I failed. I wouldn't say miserably but I was so close to passing that it feels horrible. Screw my shooting skills! Waiting for the re-sit in October.

Paramore, Adam Lambert? I would've considered Adam Lambert's concert, which I bet will be very good since he's really theatrical, but I wanna go watch Kings and Queens of Comedy Asia instead. I'm now looking for victims to come with me. Hoho.

Douglas Lim + Harith Iskandar wor. I love Malaysian comedy because we can relate to it so easily... And 3 more comedians from overseas (Singapore, India and Vietnam?) which I bet would be a FUNFUN night!

Oh, how can I forget! I'm legal now! 21 at last. I miss being 20 already. Besides the fact that I think I still can pass as a secondary school student. Thanks to the people who celebrated with me! I knew I ate a lot!

On a more serious note, about work. I'm still deciding.

Stay rooted? Or follow the wind?

And another matter still related to work.

I'm falling. Or I have already fallen. Please?

It's okay if you don't understand them. Just need to let it out.

You make me dance like a fool, forget how to breathe
Shine like gold, buzz like a bee
Just the thought of you can drive me wild
Oh, you make me smile

~Smile by Uncle Kracker

Paul

2010-07-07T21:03:00.003+08:00

Trying to win World Stage tickets are a PAIN. YOu have to wait a few hours for a chance that might not even appear. Meh.

Paul the Octopus predicts Spain to win tonight. I shall see how accurate he is.

Last Sunday, we finally got Astro Beyond + Recording! Ahh, the HD goodness. But most importantly, the recording feature is so much easier to use now. And AXN in HD. I want Star World and Animax in HD too.

Recently, Lady has been getting greedy. She now looks for human food. She'll look at us and keep pestering us until we give her some of what we are eating. Tsk tsk.

I have also registered for the SC exam in September. Time to start studying all over again!

Till next time!

Update!!

2010-06-30T21:35:00.003+08:00

Lol, I didn't know that some people actually care that I have not updated... so here it is!

Been really busy these few days, many thanks to the financial year ending TODAY. All outstanding papers suddenly have to be done by today. Sigh. THANK GOD ITS JULY!

Tomorrow there will be a major 'change' where I work. New organization structure is going to be implemented and we have no idea how our department would be affected. Apparently our job scope might change a little but I'm not so sure. Actually talking about work is boring and depressing, so moving on-

I really enjoy the company of the bunch of analyst I'm hanging out with. The sad thing is, within 2 months, 4 of them resigned. 3 of them I feel close with. Today was their last day. I wonder how would lunch be like without them. =(

You know what, time passes extremely pass after I start working. I feel that I will turn 30 in a blink of an eye.

I'm turning 21 this year. I really want something big (that's positive, of course) to happen this year. I've been living my life relatively stable and happy for 20 years now. I think that's what made me into a "chill lah" type of person. I want more excitement!

I'm also thinking of cutting my hair short again, like I did last year.

I need to get out more. Please ask me out whenever you are free!

I think I might actually start updating more. It's like when I start typing, I want to do it again.

Thanks peeps! =)

J-drama?

2010-05-28T17:05:00.004+08:00

Source: The Star

"They are not just ordinary backyard school bullies – at just 14 and 16, they are already hardcore gangsters and now, sadistic rapists."

"They strike terror among their schoolmates and even the teachers, and residents in the two neighbourhoods near the school live in fear of them."

"She said the boys had even vandalised her husband’s car and thrown stones into her house."

“They also use vulgar words liberally,” she added.

“During one of their drinking sessions, they pelted me with stones when I questioned them. They told me to mind my own business and threatened to assault me,” he said, adding that he gave photographs of the students to the school management but no action had been taken."

"Checks showed that graffiti depicted the gangs’ triad numbers on the walls of the school."

"The bullies also damaged vehicles parked in the school grounds, smashing windscreens and vandalising cars belonging to teachers."

“Happy hour” sessions are on every Friday afternoon next to the cemetery.

"Violent attacks, rapes and drunken binges by schoolboys spewing four-letter words are all common in this school."

"And it’s not just fellow students who are afraid. Residents outside the school are equally afraid of these schoolboy gang members."

If there's something strange in your neighborhood. Who ya gonna call?

Yankumi and Onizuka

I can't help thinking this after reading the articles.

Joking aside, I can't believe teenagers nowadays are so daring. It's sad.

At work, let's just say I didn't get the department I wanted, and I'm alone here. But I'll make the best out of it. =)
Needs ranting session badly!

Star in the making?

2010-05-23T11:56:00.001+08:00

Went Youtube-surfing and found this:

19mil views must say something right?

The kid even went on Ellen, and got a call from Lady Gaga herself!

Out of fuel...

2010-05-22T11:21:00.002+08:00

*cleans dust*

Yeah.. sorry for abandoning you my poor lil blog. 24 hours is not enough for me to allocate time 30 minutes for you.

And I'm just being lazy.

Anyway, life at 'work' is so far so good. Technically it's because I've not started work yet. Three weeks work of training done. Another three days next week. THEN I start the work. And say byebye to life.

I have some pretty nice and cool colleagues here. So I am VERY glad that I can actually mix well with most of them. Phewwwww.

The bad thing is that we still don't know which department we will be going to yet. Well, training cannot go on forever. Everyone's gonna have to survive on their own soon. I'm just hoping at least one of them goes to the same dept as me. Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee.

Here's what I did for three weeks:
7.15 wake up
7.45 breakfast
10.30 tea break
1.00 lunch break
3.30 tea break
6.00 finish class
7.00 dinner

Like 5 meals a day! Hello there kilograms! How long will you be staying? =D
Meals consists of curry, curry, rice, curry, rice and uh... more curry. And some of colleagues have been taking ice cream from the icebox thinking it's free when they suddenly discovered last week that they had to pay for it all along.

Everything else is free, why not the ice cream? Tsk.

2010-05-02T22:27:00.001+08:00

First day of work tomorrow! Feeling happy and sad.

Kelly Clarkson: All I Ever Wanted

2010-04-26T17:22:00.004+08:00

The day has come and gone!

*Yes, thank you Peel Fresh for the free fan. It was HOT and STUFFY all the way but you made it better. Even Kelly was commenting on how she was sweating.*

I went with my fellow fans, Tantan and Brenddie! I'm sorry girls but this was the only group pic I have...

Thank God for Star LRT, Bukit Jalil was just a train ride away.

Concert was scheduled to start at 8pm. So we went a lil bit early and sat inside the stadium. All of us didn't bring in cameras because we thought they would conduct bag checks and keep our cameras if they did find any. THEY DIDN'T. We regretted, but we had phones with cameras anyway, while the photos are not really clear (3.2...) I could somewhat fully enjoy the concert without worrying about taking photos.

The same could not be said about a father and daughter pair sitting in front of us. The father was busy snapping away pictures of her daughter having fun. So much that Tantan and Brenddie got jealous. Right? =P

Bren, you should totally follow your dad to the Deep Purple concert! Nyahaha.

The view from our RM198 seat. It was a level higher than the stage but it was okay as there were 2 screens. And we were center enough to see her and the band.

As we were early and already seated, Natalie from Hitz.fm was busy entertaining everyone with free posters. But because we paid less and was therefore a level higher, the poster she threw couldn't reach us.

Besides posters, they also decided to launch a balloon avalanche on us. Situated all the way at the top level were a lot of balloons held up by a net. They decided to release them suddenly without warning.

Thanks to Sony Ericsson for the surprise balloons! Everyone was busy throwing them forward. It's amazing to see how many balloons were falling from the sky.

Then, the opening acts came on! Punctual as well. 8pm sharp wei...

Jaclyn Victor, winner of Malaysian Idol sang a medley and Suki, winner of One in a Million sang a Malay song and played a little violin, which Tantan commented it was rather 'unskillfully". I have to say that while being somewhat out of place, Suki's dress was very very nice. There was a red ruffle madness going on. But me likey. I read on a blog (Google does wonders) that her dress costs RM15,000. But for Kelly Clarkson's concert? I felt she chose the wrong clothes to put on that evening. Kelly Clarkson herself wore only a black top, a skirt and leggings for the whole duration of her concert.

Which ran for only 1 and a half hours (a bit short, I want more! XD)...

Jaclyn's voice was great. I listened to her live before (thanks to Tantan) and I was hoping she would sing some of Kelly's songs as well but she only sang one song that night. The crowd was cheering pretty loud for her too. You can tell the difference between cheers for Suki and her.

Crappy photo coming through... It is actually nearer than it looks. My phone's camera is meh.

The main act! She sounded really great live. She rocked out the whole concert with hardly any breaks in between. As her birthday was on the 24th, some of the crowd started singing her a birthday song (although it was partially drowned out by the cheers and the music of the next song that was starting to play) and she acknowleged their efforts! Way to go Malaysia! And she proudly announced that she turned 28.

She also went barefooted throughout the concert - skipping, hopping and bouncing to her own music. She sang her famous songs from all her albums that night. The set list for her Asian tour (thanks to Wikipedia):

All I Ever Wanted
Miss Independent
I Do Not Hook Up
Impossible
That I Would Be Good (Alanis Morissette cover)/Use Somebody (Kings of Leon cover)
Breakaway
If I Can't Have You/Can't Get You Out of My Head (Kylie Minogue cover)
Never Again
Lies (The Black Keys cover)
Tonight I Wanna Cry (Keith Urban Cover)
Acoustic Medley
1. Just Missed The Train
2. Low
3. Addicted
4. Gone
Behind These Hazel Eyes (Acoustic)
Cry
I Want You
Don't Let Me Stop You
Because of You
Maybe
Walk Away
Since U Been Gone

Encore:

Already Gone
Seven Nation Army (The White Stripes cover)
My Life Would Suck Without You

This was roughly it. I'm not really sure about some of the songs as I don't know some of the songs that she covered.

I really enjoyed the concert! Didn't regret going at all (trade-off for Video Games Live, which I heard was really great as well. Please come next year?) The fun part was when she sang and the crowd starting to go wild and sing along to her songs. Then once in a while she would point the microphone out towards the crowd and let us sing. Feel the love~

One thing is the sound system. Everything was really loud and I could feel my seats shaking and my hearing was a bit muffled up a while into the concert. We were also lucky it didn't rain, but even if it did, the outdoor stadium has a roof! =D

I am thankful that I have never been to any Asian concerts before, as I heard that the concerts last for 3 hours with many costume changes and dancers on a big stage with many entry points. Kelly's stage might pale in comparison to that, but her 3 guitarists, 2 backup singers, a drummer and a DJ were enough to deliver a great energetic performance.

To sum everything up, like I said on my FB status:

Kelly Clarkson nearly made me deaf, but it a good way.

What the Flying Lizard (?!)

2010-04-05T00:30:00.005+08:00

If you don't know what a flying lizard is...

... it's perfectly alright. Because they are just a figment of my imagination.

You see, the last thing I saw before I went to sleep yesterday night was Lady (my kitty) toying/torturing/having a taste/mocking/haha-ing a baby lizard.

NEWS FLASH: They are my nemesis. So as cruel as it may be, I am actually glad my cat caught one. One less to worry about.

nem·e·sis (nm-ss)

n. pl. nem·e·ses (-sz)

1. A source of harm or ruin: Uncritical trust is my nemesis.

2. Retributive justice in its execution or outcome: To follow the proposed course of action is to invite nemesis.

3. An opponent that cannot be beaten or overcome.

4. One that inflicts retribution or vengeance.

5. Nemesis Greek Mythology The goddess of retributive justice or vengeance.

Yeah, that nemesis.

And in my dreams yesterday night, I dreamt of one particular lizard, that could fly. Wingless. With split ends on its tail. LIKE TOOTHLESS'S TAIL. Toothless is a pretty cute dragon, no?

Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon
Dawwwwwwww....

Anyway, the flying lizard in my dream is nowhere near as cute as Toothless. It's just a lizard, without wings, with a split-ended tail, and it can fly.

Perfect recipe for a nightmare. MY nightmare.

I woke up today morning (hoping it was a DREAM omgomgpleasespareme), with the dream still clear in my mind. Coming from a Chinese family... guess what's next?

Buy number lah. Weird dream + Clear details = Buy 4D time.

For the record, dreams of flying lizard = 0811
Malaysia has 3. Shop A, Shop B and Shop C. I asked my mum to buy the number for fun, since numbers that I ask my mum to buy once in a blue moon never actually opens. She buys from only Shop A and Shop B.

Guess what? The number actually opened! Nyahahaha. For once dream predictions actually come true! Second prize! I'm a few thousands richer! Think of all the things I can buy. A new handphone? Mmmm~ Already got my eyes set on a pretty nifty handphone. New shoes for work! Not to forget new clothes. I'm a happy happy girl.

NOT. The number came out in Shop C.
Although I am a bit disappointed that we didn't get any richer, I'm actually VERY surprised to find out that the number 0811 actually opened today. I 've added something to my accomplishments:

Successfully predicting a 4D number.

Flying lizards FTW.

NOT.

You found me
When no one else was lookin'

~You Found Me by Kelly Clarkson
Lyrics credits
One of my all time favourite Kelly Clarkson song. It was not a single but it's really nice!

A Week in Summary

2010-04-03T11:09:00.003+08:00

Everyday passes so quickly.

Monday 29 March
Medical check up. Wait another 1-2 weeks for offer. Please don't torture me like that! Lunch at Fullhouse in Yap Kwan Seng. I am disappointed at the fact that it is no longer pure white thanks to the wear and tear. =(

Tuesday 30 March
Qing Ming. Went to Nilai to 'visit' Granpa and then off to Cheras to pray for Great Grandparents. I wonder if they had already reincarnate since it's been so long!

Tantan's birthday! Hahaha. Too bad we didn't get to meet up for YC as it was too late after dinner. Great job Brenddie on the photo edits! I pinjam one photo for this entry ya...

Happy 21st Birthday Tantan!

Today I also met up with Von for dinner at KLCC since she's free for once! Thanks for the treat! You'll get my treat soon, hopefully... Gossip galore and some shopping done.

Wednesday 31 March
We went to Tenji! Last day of promotion, which is RM50.00++. Second time going there. I still love the steam cod fish. Mmmm.

Baskin Robbins + Haagen Daaz + Kindori in Tenji > Haagen Daaz in Jogoya.

Thursday 1 April
April Fools! Didn't get pranked thank you.
Went for movie. I watched How to Train Your Dragon. It was really nice. I feel it is more enjoyable than Up.

Friday 2 April
Stayed at home at last! I went out the past few days and I felt drained. I need some alone time with myself. Haha. Since mum went to make her yummy acar at Kaima's house and since she's not around to watch Bloomberg or Wah Lai Toi (haha!), I played some Wii.

Saturday 3 April
Today just began, but I already have the day planned out. Had to reject YY's invite for yumcha as I already planned today on Wednesday. We're making pies again! This time with mince pork and some gravy on the side. Hopefully it'll be better than the first time.

Very the Kan Cheong

2010-03-27T15:28:00.006+08:00

This is a show I remember watching a few years back. And today, I caught the rerun of one episode.

It is still so HILARIOUS. I went to google I found out that all the episodes are available online on 8tv's website!!

I have to say, this is one of the best local show that I have watched. In my opinion, it is better than Hong Kong's Beautiful Cooking show. And everyone speaks English so it's a plus. My Cantonese understanding is pretty low...

From wikipedia,
In each episode, two pairs, each consisting of a "cook" and a "cannot cook" (i.e. one possesses the skills while the other does not, at least for the featured meal), competing against each other in a cooking showdown. Only the "cannot cooks" will enter the kitchen and perform the cooking while the "cooks" yell instructions to their partners. To make matters harder, the "cooks" are kept fairly distant from the "cannot cooks" in a booth equipped with monitor to observe the his/her partner's performance – a camera is attached on each "cannot cook's" forehead.

Mmm, recipe for Kan-Cheong-ness.

Hosts are funny and the judges are funny. Contestants are stressed to the point of being funny. Watch the 'cook' YELL REALLY REALLY LOUDLY and the 'cannot cook' attempting to cook while being distracted by the hosts.

Now I'm marathon-ing all the episodes (sadly only 26) here.

You know, I'm pretty lazy when it comes to websites where I have to register to watch their content, but I did it immediately to feed my appetite for Kan Cheong Kitchen.

While the food one the show won't make you hungry, and might make you lose your appetite instead, the hilarious and exciting cooking segment makes it worthwhile!

Feeling down and not hungry (I have to emphasize the word not because sometimes the food comes out really bad...)? Watch it! I laugh a whole lot watching this show.

Best part? No loading time! The videos play immediately for me.

Let the Kan Cheong begin!

For the record, I am a 'cannot cook'.

Kitty in Underland

2010-03-22T16:28:00.005+08:00

Just got back from Alice in Wonderland. I am slightly disappointed.

I want MadHatterXAlice now! Haha. I was seriously expecting him to show up after Absolem (Professor Snape!) did towards the end.

=(

On the way back, mum picked me up from the LRT. Then as we were passing by a primary school, the car in front of us swayed abit to the left, we thought he wanted to stop at the primary school.

Mum: Aiyoh, you see this car. Want to stop also didn't signal.

Me: Yalo yalo.

But the the car moved forward. And we saw on the road...

... a very small kitten! Double the size of your fist perhaps.

Don't worry, it was still alive! And being a lost kitten, it was wandering in the middle of the road! So mum stopped the car in the middle of the road in case we ran over it. But the kitten was so tiny we couldn't see it! She seriously didn't know what to do. I bet people behind were thinking something along the lines of:

People in the cars behind: Yor, screw this car wei. Stopping in the middle of the road for nothing. Your greatgreatgreat grandfather's road ar?

I know, Malaysian driver stereotype. But believe me, I've been in situations where I was one of the people-in-the-cars-behind-the-car-that-stopped-in-the-middle-of-the-road-for-nothing.

Then all of a sudden *jengjengjeng* we heard the sound of a horn from behind. A couple on a motorbike stopped and picked up the kitty. They were smiling at us and we were smiling at them.

... it's just like the sun was shining again on our cloudy day.

And we all went back home happily ever after. The end.

Although it seems like there will be thunderstorms later in the evening. Bless the kitty.

YESTERDAY 21/1/10
We planned a birthday surprise for a childhood friend, Tantan. Although her birthday is a week later, all of us were free, so we did it on the yesterday. We bought a cake and went to her house, singing a birthday song at her door. Fun times. Fun times.

Her 21st birthday on the 21st of March. We rock! =P

Hi miss Alice
What kind of dreams
Do you see
With your eyes of glass?
Do they fascinate you?

~ still doll by Wakeshima Kanon [Vampire Knight ED]
Lyrics credits

Ok GOOOOOOO!

2010-03-20T13:26:00.004+08:00

Can you just say, these are HOLYAMAZING.

These are videos from a group called Ok Go. I don't know anything about them.

...besides the fact that they have very interesting music videos!

I saw this music video of theirs years ago. The epic treadmill video. Can you imagine how hard it is to do that?

And today, while channel surfing, I found this:

Don't let the first image when you play this ^ second video fool you. I thought it was some HORRORGORE music video until I saw the next few seconds. And it gets better and better and better and better and better and better.

Watch and be amazed.

Didn't really liked the song though. Or it was because the awesome video totally grabbed my attention that I did not open my ears because my eyes were doing all the work.

Highlights of my boring life

2010-03-18T14:22:00.006+08:00

While I'm still jobless and pretty free, I'll present to you the things I did in between job interviews.

1) Make chicken pie using Manda's recipe

... mostly mum did the work. Anyway... although it's a bit lacking in many areas, nothing beats homemade food, and this certainly didn't disappoint. Will definitely improve next time.

2) Multiplayer on Wii

Thanks to Manda, Marcus and Michele. I just realized they all start with the letter 'M'. Nice.

3) Make stupid stuff with leftover bread

Garlic toast! In shapes of cats and bears using cookie cutters.

4) Taking pictures of Lady

I simply cannot resist. I'll do a nice compilation post when I have enough! =D

... I hoped you enjoyed the snippets of my dull and boring life.

After I bought the Glee soundtrack, I've been listening to it in every car ride! Dammit Glee makes such nice covers.

Me and a few of my friends are 90% sure on going for Kelly Clarkson's concert. All that's left is to buy the tickets and that will make it 100% sure!

I have another interview tomorrow, let's hope it is the last one.

You may have been seized, you might have been broken,
what's important is that you are still being yourself.

~ Trust Me by Matsushita Yuya (Durarara!! ED song)
Lyrics credits

Graduated!!

2010-03-14T00:13:00.004+08:00

I have officially graduated people!! *jumpsjumps*

I got 3 bouquet of flowers instead of none! Thank you so so much!! T.T
A very practical gift exchange with Von! *hugs*

And my sis got me a money blackhole!

Sylvanian Families

She got me an empty house (with lights FTW), now up to me to fill it! So exciting! I'm thinking to start another blog for them. Haha.

... So, now you know what present to get me for many birthdays to come? LOL

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE LOVES PEOPLE!

and Tantan... Kelly Clarkson me me!

Less PMS?

2010-03-07T18:51:00.006+08:00

Convocation in 3 days!

That aside, today I spent some time relaxing.

Wait, I drove to Wangsa Walk today and it WAS NOT relaxing at all. I was making a U-Turn when there is a car coming from my left who did not see me (I was on the straight lane, while she was coming in from a turning) and my dad told me to avoid her by going a little more to the right BUT there was a car there too, so I ended up swaying a bit, but lucky the lady didn't hit me and I didn't hit the car on my right. FUUUUUUH

Hey, I was on the straight lane, it's not my fault if you're coming into my lane without looking. Tsk.

Scratch that. Back home, I managed to catch Marley and Me today on Star Movies at last!

I've been waiting for reruns since it's premier a few weeks back. Finally watched it today. It's nice! It's like watching your life with your pet for more than 10 years in under 2 hours. Marley had to die one day but...

Why must they show it in the movie? T.T
It was so sad and so real.

I feel like getting the autobiography now. Maybe when I get a job?

You see, I already have a check list of what to get myself when I get a job:
1. A new small sling bag
2. A proper watch
3. LG Lollipop <--- Still deciding though...
4. More books!

Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on

~ Lean on Me by Bill Withers
Lyrics credit

...

2010-03-05T22:17:00.001+08:00

Baby are you downdowndowndowndown

I feel so effing stupid

Shitty PMS

Pardon my language

But I still feel stupid

Musicals

2010-03-03T01:11:00.003+08:00

It's like the new IN thing. A disease. Which I am currently suffering from.

... well not suffering really. But I'm getting addicted.

Musicals

I've watched a few when I was young. The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins anyone?

Then came High School Musical. 1, 2 and 3.

Glee? Oh I LOVE Glee. The song covers and the choreographs. I'll Stand by You? True Colours? Sue Sylvester? Kurt? He's my favourite character.
I can't wait for it to continue. Episode 13 was such a tease!

And now... Malaysia's own.

Hotel Mania

To be frank, I can't believe I'm actually watching it. And enjoying it too. Sure, the acting leaves a lot to be desired, but I was hooked the moment Marsha (yes I actually know her name, she stands out for me) sang the first song.

Hotel Mania is very much inspired by the new musical programme, Glee, which has won ‘Best Musical or Comedy Television Series’ in the recent Golden Globe Awards.

And yes it is, but it's more like HSM where people suddenly break into a song instead of on a stage.

And KRU songs. Oh boy. It's like I KNOW these songs back in my head. KRU. Classic.

In Hotel Mania, besides the drama itself, another significant strength that sets this series apart from other musicals in the country is the inclusion of KRU’s songs, to accompany the story.

I'm not really sure about Adi, the main character. I feel like the others have more personality than him. But this is just the first episode. Fingers crossed for character development.

Mar (Marsha) and Ryz are my favourites so far. Mar is Hotel Mania's SHARPAY. She's got the power! The way she talks, the way she walks and the way she stands. I like Sharpay. Therefore Mar is definitely one of my favourites.
Ryz? Well he doesn't talk much. He's the cool and silent type. Mmhmm.

Anyone remembers Adam and Bob from the older Akademi Fantasia? They are there too.

TV3, 9pm on Tuesdays.
I hope Hotel Mania won't let us down. This is one Malaysian production that I will be keeping track of. Malaysia Boleh?

Crack

2010-02-27T21:04:00.003+08:00

My observant (sampat? XD) friends would have noticed me wearing a plastic ring on my index finger of my right hand.

Frequently mistaken for a rubber band.

I was fiddling it with my left hand, when I noticed a teeny little bump. That stuck out like a big zit. For me anyway.

It was cracked.

I feel very sad noticing the crack on my ring. It is my favourite piece of accessory.
1. It is orange (not rubber band coloured D=) which is my favourite colour
2. It fits my toothpick fingers
3. It's from Australia, and it only costs AUD5. Bought it on a trip in Sydney

I hope it doesn't break into pieces anytime soon. Shame it's made of plastic.
Please last until the day I get my salary and I can buy a proper ring for myself. T.T

And my interview results are not out yet. Better luck next week I hope.

Cuz if you liked it then you should have put a ring on it
If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it

~ Single Ladies by Beyonce
Dancing footballers and Kurt comes to mind every single time it plays now.
Lyrics credit

2010-02-20T15:07:00.003+08:00

Ahhh Chinese New Year... and it's spectacular weather!

... my foot.

Poor tantan got Ayam Pox, and your's truly has not gotten Ayam Pox yet, so I shall avoid tantan for about 3 weeks. =P

BIG NEWS. For me. I landed my first interview session. I know it's no biggie, but it's BIGGIE to me.

I, for one, am sort of terrified of interviews. Just for the fact that I have to speak to a stranger scares me. I've been reading up on interview questions, asking Von for advice, but I can never feel prepared.
I just hope that I can score the tests (3 of them!!), written a good essay and perform fantastically for my interview on Monday.

Pleasepleaseplease

You know what's even better? Pai Tin Kung is on Sunday. Which means gazillion of fire crackers going off in the houses behind my apartment. At 12am. Approximately 9 hours before my war.

Hurrah...

Don't stop believin'
Hold on to that feelin'

~ Don't stop believin' by Journey/Glee Cast
I have really paid attention to this song by the original singers before, but the Glee Cast one really stood out. Must be Rachel.
Lyrics credits

Happy Chinese New Year!

2010-02-13T18:41:00.004+08:00

"NYYYYAAAAAAAWWWWRRRRRRR!!!!!"

I don't have a tiger, so we'll settle for a cat. =)

Happy Chinese New Year.

May the tiger's roar bring some thrill and excitement to your life!
Gong Xi Gong Xi!

5 Years Back

2010-02-12T21:27:00.005+08:00

Feeling nostalgic, yesterday I dug up my 2005 year book back when I was in form 5.

... it was also a coincidence that I found it under a pile of old magazines during spring cleaning!

Since we were supposed to pay a visit to the school today (but canceled the plan in the end due to insufficient people T.T), I skimmed through the book.

Our book is called "Suluh". It means Light, Torch or Illumination. Our school motto is "Pengetahuan Penyuluh Hidup". Direct translation: Knowledge Illuminates Life.

Looking through the yearbook, there are times I will remember something. Things that I forgot even happened.

"Oh, I remember doing this!"

"Yes, that happened during that time!"

Pictures were really nice to look at, especially form 5 pages. 5Sc1 group photo. Clubs group photos. I know I have changed alot looking at those pictures, and I'm proud to say I've changed for the better.

But most memorable of all, were these 3 pages.

The autograph pages! I knew I really had fun collecting them, and those 3 pages were full! I'm going to highlight some memorable ones by very nice and some long lost people. =)

Yvonne Liew
All the best in your future undertakings!!
Hey hey! Remember to 'open up' k? been through together with you for almost 7 years. Have seen changes in u!! A drastic change!! Nyahuhuhu... Keep it up k? Remember to strive the best for SPM! Hey, go lah the same college as me, lonely ar... Hehe!! Friends forever!!
Well, Yvonne Liew, I'm glad that I went to the same college AND uni as you. Haha! I hope we will still keep in contact after you start working! You are one of the people that helped me shape my life for the best, and I really thank you for that! =)

Yvonne Tan
-Eat more-
-Continue to be a genius-
-Miss ya-
Of all things you choose to write in my yearbook... you ask me to eat more?!?! What lah you... I bet you don't miss me huh? Since you practically see me once every week last month. Why yes thank you I will continue to be a genius! =P

Vanitha
2gether 4ever yah!
I'll really miss u! Don't stop making stupid jokes!
My bitch, I don't even know where you are right now, except that you will be getting a tatt. Don't get it on your ass. I miss you too! Stupid jokes are still around!

Yaasoda
-all da best!!-
-kekalkan s^2-
-miss ya-
-s^2 is da best!!-
-"Tolong mandi selalu, tak tahan"-
Banganglah engkau, saya sangat wangi ok! Hahaha! Don't know where you disappeared to but s^2 is always here. All the best!

Brentda
Dun asyik read komik oni, ar! SPM dekat ade.. =)
I'm sorry Brenddie, I didn't heed your advice and I still love comics, before, during and after SPM. It's nice that we are still keeping in touch. Hope to see you at the Kelly Clarkson concert!!

Mei Ling
Gud Luck 4 ur Future
016-xxxxxx3
Yes Mei Ling, I bet you have more stuffs to write on my yearbook now? Hehehe. It's really weird how we got closer after form 5, but I'm glad to have a silly friend like you. Don't be too stressed out and remember I have my ears open!

Amanda
Be a good gurl ar!
Good luck!!
Don't 4get me. :)
I'm always good lah Manda... I you bet I didn't forget you because I saw you today! Thanks for the rides! Strange how we got closer only last month but you are a very wise friend and I hope that we will still meet up once in a while for chats. XD

Jennifer Teh
'Soo Yan you are the future writer' Yeah I can c bright potential in you
You are a CUTE GIRL WITH A BIG BRAIN
*and she drew me a worm with a caption that says "It's a worm not a snake"*
How cute is that? Haha~ She drew me a worm... Sorry to disappoint but my writing skills evaporated after form 5. Sigh. But yes I am the CUTE GIRL WITH A BIG BRAIN. Thanks! XD You are a smart girl yourself, I know you will do very well. Good luck!

Karen
-Good luck in SPM-
-Be happy, smile always-
-You are one of my best friend and it will be everlasting. You know me right!!! Setia-
Well Karen, I lost touch with you after SPM, I don't even know where you are right now. Wherever you are, whatever you are doing, thanks for the silly times in 5Sc1!

Miss Sharmila
All the best in your future undertakings. Take a deep breath, hold it and dive in!
Thanks Miss Sharmila, I will need that advice! I'm diving in!

And most of the others are normal good luck messages.

Take a walk through memory lane by yourself.

Pengetahuan penyuluh hidup,
sebagai panduan hidupku,
bersemangat dan berilme
itu menjadi azamku

=(

2010-02-07T22:54:00.003+08:00

I feel thankful today.

Firstly, thankful for my dad, who drove us to MidValley, despite complaints of traffic jams and crowds.

Next, thankful for my mum, for spending money on me. I'm sort of done with shopping. Decided not to buy working shoes as I would be using the black heels back home.

Also, not to forget Lady, whose cute lil kitty miao miao face cheers me up every time I look at her.

Seriously, you just feel like going "Awwwwwwwwww".

Lastly, I would also like to thank this... organization.

Thank you Esu-toro.

For keeping my hopes up and ultimately crushing it down at the very last minute.
For not announcing the winner of the contest on your website until now, making me check my email every 10 minutes in hopes of winning.
For putting my Monday plans off.

Seriously though, they should really put up the names of the winners, so at least I know that I did not win earlier. T.T

Thank. You. Esu-toro.

Hence, explains the frowning smilie as my post title.

=(

How could you be so heartless... oh
How could you be so heartless?

~Heartless by Kanye West
Lyrics credits

New Cut!

2010-02-05T14:31:00.003+08:00

I cut my hair today! About shoulder length and with bangs! Getting used to it.

Please don't criticize my hair when you see it!

Oh, and what's CNY without the sweet temptations? Yesterday I helped out mum baking cookies! Therefore excluding the chocochip cookies, we have muruku (yes on CNY! yummy!), kuih kapek, choco/almond biscuits, pineapple tart, kuih bangkit and arrowhead chips (ngaku anyone?).

The best part? It's all homemade - by neighbours, friends or ourselves.

Now that's traditional!

So people, you are more than welcomed to come and help me finish them up! Hehe.

*fingers crossed* Win Kris Allen tickets! We can do it! XD

Whyyyyyy?

2010-02-03T00:12:00.003+08:00

Random post.

Kuroshitsuji Season 2.

No Sebastian and Ciel. =(

*praying for great new storyline and butler/master relationship with new characters*

I need my anime fix. Kimi ni Todoke and Durarara! better be out soon.

Or some dramas would be lovely. Bloody Monday S2, Code Blue S2, Shinsengumi, Real Clothes.

Mmmmmmm

Saya tak mahu kerja...

2010-01-28T21:03:00.005+08:00

Job-search, an obstacle in every graduate's life.

It can be very difficult, or VERY difficult. And I know of a few who stumbled on the way.

"Stay strong!"

While I'm prepared to trip, I'm also afraid that it might be from my first choice company. Like being rejected by your crush. (Not that I know how it feels yet... Lol)

Mmhmm.

I'm starting to type my resume (AT LAST PEOPLE! REJOICE! =D) and I hope it is sufficient.

I'm targeting Investment Banks at the moment, and I think that they don't really hire freshies, I might be wrong though, I hope...

I don't really want to be a trainee, mostly because of the bond and interview stages. @_@ If I do actually get past them then HALLELUJAH!

Bless me while I type my resume.

Hey, feelings that can’t be told in words exist
No matter to how far people stretch out their hands
A place that they can’t reach exists inside of people
Because I like each and everyone’s soundless thoughts
Even if I don’t become something, I remain unchanged on any day

~Sakasama no Chou [Inversed Butterfly] by SNoW
Lyrics credits

Recap!

2010-01-27T16:08:00.004+08:00

I always do recaps on things that I did because I'm too tired/lazy to post immediately after that. >.<

22/1
I'm supposed to meet up with See Mun and Wen Yen at the Imbi monorail about 12pm. So since mum has to go to kaima's to make the kuih kapek, I had to leave about 10.30. I walked around Times Square, until I was so bored I picked a bench and waited about 1 hour I think, before they arrived at 1pm. But all is well, because I'm feeling very good that day. I actually sat and observed the people walking by. Young couples. Working ladies. Secondary girls in uniforms. Without kancing baju. When is the trend going to die off? Geez.

I was also holding bck the urge to buy BigBang's concert CD. Because it's not Ori (based on my experience Ori is NEVER so cheap). And who know's about the quality of the videos eh? So I passed for now. Perhaps after CNY. XD

OMG LADY JUST PUKED ON THE FLOOR. I just cleaned the mess up. Must be indigestion from eating too much! Sigh...

Anyway, so what we did was:
- Followed Wen Yen to Tung Shin Hospital for the medical check up for her Australia visa
- Ate yummy egg tart in her car because we skipped lunch
- Rounding BB area for a cheap place to park
- End up parking in front of Sakura and walked all the way to Pavilion under the hot sun D=
- Decided to eat Fridays for dinner at 5pm.
- Cracked a lame question at Von when she asked where were we eating.
- Chat chat chat
- Shopped a little
- Went to find a place with Wifi
- Settled with Old Town Signature. (More variety of food at a greater price)
- The others chose to go on FB with their awesome tech phones while I'm stuck with my beloved w980 with no Wifi feature. =(

"FB war"

- Stayed in 1867 while everyone was in 2010
- Had loads of laugh watching them chat with FB instead of chatting in reality
- See their frustrated faces when the Wifi got cut off and trying to connect to other networks.
- Called Wui Mun to join us for yumcha.
- Decided on the Curve, and walked back to Sakura

"Sexy backs"
This was candid so they weren't posing. But it looks like they were!

- When we arrived, most of the shops were taking last orders
- Settled on McD in e@Curve. >_>
- Chat more, exchange riddles and gossips
- Said goodbye about 12.30am

25/1
Monday-day
Cooking at Amanda's! Supposed to go PD but the plan got canceled, and Tantan and Yoongyoong had something to do last minute, so it's only 4 of us whackos. Me, Von, Mei Ling and Manda.

We met up about 10.30, then began our cooking! XD
- Manda enlightened us on the menu of the day, Bubur Chacha, Pasta and Chicken Pie!
- Chicken pie was already prepared by Manda's mum (cooking wonder!) and was baking when we got there
- Prepared ingredients for BBCC and Pasta, I was assigned to cut the potato and yam! Beware of my knife skills! Muahaha.

"Acting busy"
Von and her kung fu chopping skills

- After a long time, finally finished cutting up stuff.
- Put the BBCC stuff to boil
- Ate chicken pie! It was GOOOOOD. Mmmmmmmmmm. We got the recipe!
- Preparing to make the pasta. Manda the chef!

"Tasting her creation"

- Loads of laughter in between. I caught some pretty nice videos. Always hilarious to re-watch!

"Mei Ling and her tap plant"

- Eat eat eat!

"Mmmmmmmm"

- Chat chat chat

"Most normal pic of the day"

- Cleaned-up, played a few games, lazed around Manda's house
- Discovered her awesome swing!

Ahhh it was so fun! I want to do it again!

Of Seat Belts and More

2010-01-23T22:39:00.003+08:00

My mum told me today that the seat belt penalty will be enforced on everyone at last. RM300 fine for not buckling up.

Then my relatives were discussing about it today. Saying about how people would refuse to buckle up. Saying it's too uncomfortable to have it restricting your movements. Something restraining your chest.

Hello people, welcome to the world of Seat Belts.

Talking about how uncomfortable it is, how you would just bribe the police a mere sum of RM50 instead of paying the full summon. Isn't it much easier if you just buckle up instead? What's a 30 minutes or 2 hours worth of restraining your chest compared to bribing a police, unless your conscience is okay with that.

I might need to have a talk with my conscience, but anyway... I don't think I can bribe the police either. I feel too much of a coward to do so.

And a story from my friend, who heard from her friend's friend. Who got caught speeding in the middle of the night. So instead of paying the summon, she chose to ask how much would it cost to belanja minum. And she gave him all she got, which was Rm50.

The police told her: So little?

I think she answered that that is all she has in her wallet.

Then the police told her, get this... Tak apa... tunjuklah SEXY sikit.

Sexy sikit?? Please go choose another profession. WTF dude. There is something seriously wrong in this country. Sigh.

Anyway, back to the seat belts. I don't know why I'm so passionate about this issue to be honest. Lol.

Just... buckle up. Save your own life. Save the fine money. Isn't it that easy?

... or would you prefer having your head jammed up in the windscreen of your car if you accidently rammed on the break during an emergency, cutting your pretty face in 20 places?

I don't think so.

P.S. Bought a working blouse and jacket today at 60%. WOOT. Sales rocks.

Maybe I'll see you, so I wear the clothes you bought me
Cut my hair short the way you liked it
To walk the road I walked with you
I walk around the long way, thinking maybe you'll be there
I kept my old phone number
Maybe you'll try to find me again, my house still the same
In my mini-hompy, the songs we used to listen together
Maybe you'll see me, maybe you'll come back

~ Time to Love by T-ara & Supernova
Lyrics credits
I heard this song today on Channel V by chance. It's catchy. And it's Korean on Channel V. Me likey

Ka-Pek Ka-Pek

2010-01-21T23:39:00.003+08:00

Yes people, today I helped with the kuih making again. The substitute to the rescue! Toilet relief. Lunch relief. Taking-the-clothes-in-due-to-the-rain relief. You name it, I can do it!

Although I didn't do much, but sitting in front of burning charcoal from 11am to 7pm can tire you. I kid you not. Try it.

And tomorrow, a friend from Ipoh is coming to KL. See Mun. She's a real joker, a random fella. And we have stuff in common so I'm really looking forward to seeing her. Because when else can I do so since we've already graduated and she's having her ceremony in Aussie. We used to hang out in Uni. More frequently in Aussie (our steamboat sessions) and the final sem when I stayed in the hostel (mahal sial hostel). Sharing our music interests, dramas and movies. We'd go to Pyramid and walk, spend on good food and on the last day I was there, I chatted with her in her room up to 4am. It was really sad to part, but to meet up once in a while, I really look forward to it. =)

Get up, get up, get up even if you fall down a lot
Even if the world I trusted in betrays me again
I I I I will never cry like a fool
Oh no no no, don't act sneaky like others do

~ Fire by 2NE1
Lyrics credit

Fun Times

2010-01-18T00:50:00.001+08:00

When the girls gather, there are bound to be fun times.

I can't wait!

A Week

2010-01-14T11:50:00.005+08:00

Yep, I forgot to update for a week.

Okay, more like lazy. Anyway... I'm trying to remember what I did last week. I'm actually very bad at remembering things. I have pretty short memory. Which explains why I LOVE last minute studying... No it's not an excuse. XD

Friday 8/1 (I nearly forgot about this!)

Manda and Von came over. We watched Zoolander and played Monopoly and some Wii!

Fun times I tell ya!

Saturday 9/1

Catch up session at Paddington in The Curve. Wai Loon bought a DSLR so Jackie now has a partner...

... and everyone else has nicer pictures on FB.

Monday 11/1

CNY is around the corner. My mum and kaima is making kuih kapek! Kapit? Love letters? Whatever.

Being the good/nosy daughter I am, I decided to "help" them out whenever I'm free.
You see, the only thing I can do is put the kuih into their tins.

I cannot fold the kuih as they are too hot for me to handle! But looking at the pros doing it, it's like folding a tissue paper... So I give up and let them do their job! I'm just the benchwarmer/subsitute whenever they go for a break, which they hardly do unless it's lunch break.

Imagine how drool-worthy (not that it isn't drool-worthy ey? XD) this will look with a DSLR camera. Something that I would not invest on. Nope. I have other hobbies that already burns a hole in my purse, thank you very much.

Tuesday 12/1

I watched a uh-what-just-happened movie today - The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.
It wasn't boring. No. It was just... I can't explain it. It is kind of interesting though. As tantan would put it, one of the more interesting movies we watched together for the past month.
Because we are still kids at heart (or we thought we were) and we went to watch The Princess and the Frog and Alvin and the Chipmunks 2. And I wished I had used the money to eat McD instead.

R.I.P. Heath Ledger

Wednesday 13/1

Supposed to be a power cut from 11am to 6pm, so I went over to help/disturb them making the kuih.

American Idol Season 9!! Somehow Kara seems more in place after Paula left. I just want to see Ellen! She'll appear after the audition rounds I think.

Enough of blabbing from me. It's already Thursday, and I have not started sewing the Timcanpy that this girl wanted me to sew during CF. @_@

Imma start today.

Timcanpy > Resume

I'll... do my resume after I'm done with Timcanpy.

And then the little boy falls asleep
Among the ashes in the flames shining...
First one, then two...

~ Tsunaida te ni Kissu wo [Hands Sealed with a Kiss] by Kobayashi Sanae
Lyrics credit

Jogging??! Me?!

2010-01-07T22:41:00.007+08:00

Today...

Yours truly...

Went jogging. I swear a snowstorm is coming.

It all started when my dear Manda, who lives literally a stone's throw away from me (if I throw the freaking stone with all my might) called me at 6pm, when I was weighing between the option of watching the American Idol Season 8 rerun or taking a lovely evening nap.

The lovely tune of "Wedding Dress" by Taeyang rang ever so pleasantly in my ear. Seeing it was Manda, I thought she wanted to discuss about tomorrow's session at my place.

Manda: Heyyyyyy, you wanna go jogging with me?

And you know, me being me, and her being her, I couldn't refuse...

So yes, I got off my lazy butt and went jogging with her around the neighborhood.

I have to say, it was quite fun taking a jog, sweating and being cooled off by the warm evening breeze.

Mmmmmm... XD

So, let's just say I got about.. 15 minutes worth of exercise today? LOL. We walked around the neighborhood after the jog too. Nice! If all goes well (I'm looking at you Mr. Weatherman) we will jog again.

And after the jog today, we went to torture our poor feet in the hot spring! Something that I could only beat her at. I feel so proud staying here, I have gained the ability to withstand hot water on my skin. =D

Till tomorrow comes, Yan signing off!

Why do people yearn for answers?
I’m happy with this, happy

~Ai no Uta by Fukui Mai
Lyrics credit

Today at Pavilion

2010-01-04T21:20:00.002+08:00

Not impressed. The only redeeming value are the Chipettes, which were awesome in their own right! Hot N Cold, Put Your Records On and Single Ladies! XD

I remember watching a very old "The Chipmunk Adventure" starring the Chipmunks and the Chipettes which are hand drawn when I was a lil girl.

ahhh memories

We shall watch less kiddie shows from today onwards. New Year resolution? Haha!

Another resolution: Buy my first skirt in 3 years. I sorta know what I want, now to find it!

Girl, put your records on, tell me your favourite song
You go ahead, let your hair down
Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams,
Just go ahead, let your hair down

~ Put Your Records On by Corinne Bailey Rae
Lyrics credit

There goes the new year...

2010-01-04T00:05:00.003+08:00

Picture post! Cuz I'm lazy...

31/12/2009

Kampai + Heineken + Wii = Loads of laughter

New Year fireworks caught on my sucky HP camera. The red dot IS the firework that has yet to expand into its full glory =D

1/1/2010

Breakfast at 10am at Steven's Corner. 2nd year in a row! Manda's thumb. =P
Have-breakfast-together-for-the-New-Year gang this time : Me, tantan, Von, lingling and Manda. It shall grow!

3D glasses. Avatar in 3D! fell asleep during the final battle. I ish fail. Woke up in time to see Jake turn into the blue cat suit.

2/1/2010

Apartment repainting in progress. The walls are a mess! Water sprayed on the walls resulted in the ugly patches. It's gonna be beige in a few weeks.

Great start to the New Year!

And Happy Birthday Pei Ying! My childhood friend. <3

I'll start
Monday starts these regular days
The weekend that I long for is still far away
I'm already used to the routines on Tuesday & Wednesday
The smile I faked might have just cramped

By the time I realize, it's Thursday
This is pretty important
Since I don't have any plans for tomorrow night
I'll spend all of Friday thinking
Freely, I'll break through these walls & go

~weeeek by NEWS
Lyrics credit
My favourite song from NEWS! Because it's written by GReeeeN. Which is one of my favourite groups! Awesome combo.

Happy New Year!

2009-12-31T16:06:00.003+08:00

It's gonna be the year 2010 in just a few hours!!

I went back to my LJ and I realized I didn't make any resolutions for 2009. Who needs resolutions anyway? XP

Reflecting back on 2009:
- Finished my tertiary education with... running colours? I'm sure they don't look like flying to me
- Improving plushie making skills
- Working on my image
- Established and maintained, what I hope would be life long friendships
- Sis got married, I now have a bro-in-law =D
- The last year I can afford to be childish, next year is the working world baybeh!

So for 2010, I'm not making any resolutions either. Because I will (a) forget about them and (b) worry too much to achieve them.

I'd rather live my life at my pace.

Which explains why my resume is not even done yet!

Last year, friends slept over at my place, after playing some Wii.

This year, I'm going to sleep over at Tantan's place. After playing some Wii! And drinking! Not like we can drink alot but wth...

And then having our going-to-be-made-into-a-yearly-tradition breakfast together with Von on 1 Jan. Wheeeeeeeeee~~ We had Stevens last year. Maybe this year too?

and then I'll be going to watch Avatar (for the 2nd time!) but in 3D with my fam. I hope I'm not too tired so I don't fall asleep in the cinema.

I wish everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Hope you had a memorable 2009, but make way for 2010!

Far away, long ago
Glowing dim as an ember,
Things my heart used to know,
Once upon a December

~Once Upon a December from Anastasia OST
Lyrics credits

Something to Ponder

2009-12-30T23:41:00.002+08:00

sometimes when you get a shiny new toy
you forget the old worn out teddy
i never want to be someone like that

Taking off the rose handcuffs, and holding each others’ white wrists
It is the miracle of our embrace--you are beloved
Kneel down and offer the painful words of love
A red arabesque soaking the bandages

~ 禁じられた遊び[Kinjirareta Asobi] - Forbidden Play by ALI Project
Lyrics credits

Rest and Relax

2009-12-28T22:19:00.002+08:00

Had fun today! Mario + Tennis FTW

Messed around with some FB apps. Tried the Chinese Horoscope thingy. Obtained some interesting and somewhat true results. I'm gonna pick some interesting ones and post here. =)

I am teh Earth Snake! Hhhhhiiiiiissssssssss~

Brief Description	Snakes are wise, romantic, deep thinkers heavily guided by their intuition. They do not trust others easily and have trouble accepting criticism.
Positive Traits	amiable, compromising, fun-loving, altruistic, honourable, sympathetic, philosophical, charitable, a paragon of fashion, intuitive, discreet, diplomatic, amusing and sexy
Negative Traits	self-righteous, imperious, judgmental, conniving, mendacious, grabby, clinging, pessimistic, fickle, haughty, ostentatious and a very sore loser

Detailed Description
of The Earth Snake

Those applicable to me I highlighted in orange XD

Earth Snakes are the most relaxed of the breeds. They lead calm lives and offer a down-to-earth appeal to any conversation or outing. This may make them seem more friendly, as you may not feel the need to wonder what he's got up his sleeve. They may also shun the need to lash out or take risks, but it isn't from paranoia. They figure their good sense and work ethic will pay off and bring them much fortune and material satisfaction.

So.. Leo + Snake =

Combined Zodiac (East meets West)	The Leonine Snake
	Confident and proud, the Leonine Snake hates to come in second place. They fuel on kudos from others, but will become a bit obnoxious if it goes to their heads.

Like all Leos, you've magnetism and charm. But with this structure, these qualities are brought to the highest point. Few people can have your easiness in life, your aptitude for winning friends and acquaintances.

Friendship and society life holds a large place in the unfolding of your destiny. You can't not bear not being loved, and will always know how to arouse innumerable attachments or unswerving devotions.

Having a deep sense of esthetics and much good taste, you're all naturally attracted by artistic jobs or those related to beauty under all its forms. You can also do well in dancing, show business, cinema. All that's related to luxury, public relations, or leisure time can be a source of profit for you. Love or even marriage can be a help to your success. However, there can be frequent changes in your professional life.

In love, it's rather you who let yourself be loved. You must refrain from too early marriage (uhuh? Lol) or the one decided too suddenly. Marriage, with all the social and mundane advantages that come from it, constitutes the basis of your happiness; a judicious choice is therefore essential. Your faithfulness is shaky, but you always manage of make yourself forgiven because your oaths seem to be so sincere!

The Snake Lover

Snakes are beautiful people who exhibit quite a sexual appeal. They are sleek and seductive and if they want you, will put a spell on you that won't let you stop thinking about them. However, Snakes are quite prejudiced when choosing a partner and don't just choose based on physical qualities. The Snake needs a partner who can appreciate his quirky sense of humor and his wacky way of handling situations, so generally, although quite beautiful and tempting to approach, the Snake does all the pursuing.

The Snake as a Child	Snake children are often loners, enjoying playing by themselves, quietly in their yards or bedrooms. They are often hampered with learning disabilities and thus need patience from teachers and parents. Teachers and parents may have to invest extra time and tutorials in the Snake child in order to keep him up-to-date with all of the other children in the class. When picked on or upset, Snake children tend to pout and hold grudges and when embarrassed or angry (well, sometimes.. =P), they will lash out at the culprit as quickly as they were made fun of.
The Snake as a Friend	Snakes have very few friends because they are not outwardly emotional or open creatures (so blame my horoscope people!). The friends they do make generally last a lifetime, even though peers may find it hard to relate to the Snake because he is withdrawn and secretive. Still, Snakes like social functions, in moderation, where they can gossip about the latest scandal or the newest news. If you stab a Snake in the back it is likely you will never be forgiven. In addition, you should prepare yourself for retaliation for the Snake always gets the last word.
The Snake at Home	The Snake is very sophisticated and cultured in his choices for home decor. They like muted colors and prefer to have one very expensive chair rather than three reasonable priced ones. The Snake is elegant and graceful and places emphasis on his comfort when deciding what to decorate with. As we know, the Snake must have peace, so you may find relaxation or sounds of nature tapes next to the stereo. Snakes do not deprive themselves of luxuries either, as one of everything never seems to ease his mind. He is materialistic and therefore must have as many of everything, if not more than his friends and family (whuutttttt??).
The Snake on Vacation	Snakes love to vacation. They get a great deal of pleasure out of just being lazy. And they love luxurious things, often spending their money on material desires they probably don't need. When a Snake goes on vacation, he really goes on vacation. Fancy restaurants, expensive health clubs and spas, anything in which they can fully indulge themselves. Their getaways must be fully equipped to pamper their every want, or the Snake will become stressed.

The Snake At Work

Snakes become bored easily and therefore change jobs quite frequently. They are very conscientious and diligent at work. Since they are such relaxed individuals, they can often seem to be slacking off at work when in reality they are at the height of their creativity. They are organized and precise. Snakes can make lightening deadlines and can problem solve quickly. Sometimes, because they like to work alone, they can seem as though they are withholding information or being secretive about company initiatives.

Well Suited Snake Occupations

Scientists, Potters, Analysts, Jewelers, Spiritual Leaders, Sociologists, Dieticians, Astrologers, Magicians, Investigators, Painters (uh... nothing on finance? maybe an analyst then...)

Snake Health

Snakes become easily stressed and have to avoid hectic schedules or noisy atmospheres. They do not get a rush from adrenaline, instead, a headache. They need calm and quiet to thrive and succeed. A Snake must have sleep and relaxation to live a long, healthy life.

Money and The Snake

A Snake's worst nightmare is jumping head first into a financial deal or a shopping spree. The Snake can be successful as long as he avoids extemporaneous spending. Although he is intuitive, the Snake will often dive right into decisions without weighing the consequences, which can cause him financial ruin.

Yes.. and all these make me sound like a bitch that lives my life in luxury. Like a rich tai tai.

I wish...

Scattered easily like the clouds, unreachable like a rainbow,
It'll never return, it'll never be soiled, our blue canvas.

Even if things can't remain like this, and are drifted away from here on,
It'll never change, it'll never be a lie, the two of us were able to meet now.
As free as a bird, lonesome like the wind,
It'll never return, it'll never be soiled, the tears-covered canvas

~ Canvas by Hirai Ken
Lyrics credits

This song is actually what made me name my LJ and blog "canvas"
It's the theme song to Honey and Clover Japanese drama

Christmas in Genting

2009-12-27T17:28:00.004+08:00

Going up!

This is the first time I spend a festive holiday in Genting.

The crowd can kill. I bet it is as big as the population in Penang.

We left at about 10am, and arrived 11+.

Foggy eh?

I went to the indoor theme park in the Resort part of Genting, the old one. I didn't play anything though. I'm surprised myself! All the while I only wanted to go indoors, as I'm too much of a coward to play the outdoor park.

Why? I'm guessing that I'm torn between winning the Big prize which was a really cute purple hippo (>.<) or unlucky enough to not win anything and instead left with 50+ tickets which IMO, not worth exchanging for anything worthwhile. Good stuff can only be redeemed with at least 100+ tickets. And since I'm only there for awhile, I decided to just stand by and watch everyone else having fun. =(

Tried to sneak in the casino with my mum and relatives... OF COURSE kena caught lah... Sigh.

Trust me, I'll get stopped next yet too even if I'm legally 21.

So I spent the afternoon wandering around. I even had a dizzy/fainting spell while eating lunch! Lucky I was sitting down or I would have fell. I'm weak, I know that since I had several blackouts in secondary school. =/

Speaking of eating, the meals up there were terrifyingly expensive! Now I know why we should always bring cup noodles lol! Imagine 3 plates of nasi campur and 3 teh tarik costing RM80+! I could have 123124342 plates and glasses of teh in KL.

Oh, we visited Lim Goh Tong's museum!

Me and my mahjong sifus.

We also drank some chinese tea worth Rm100 per pot. (@_@) Thanks to my kaiyeh's friend for the drink! Lol.

About 7.30pm, we headed to the Arena of Stars for the concert!

The queue.

The eerie theme park in Genting at night. It was kinda beautiful in a way.

Oh, and what better way to prove that you don't really know someone that well when you can't spell their name...

She's FrancEs Yip. Not FrancIs Yip. Stupid me.

What I DO know is... that she's good! And she speaks in both English and Cantonese so it's cool for me. I can understand her! XD

She sang non-stop from about 2 hours. No breaks, not even to drink water. Just chatting and singing. She's gorgeous for a 68 year old! No kidding! So elegant and proper. She can even crack jokes.

At least I wasn't bored. I know only about 20% of the songs she sang. Lol.

Also, the room we had was soooooooo small. 9 of us magically fitted on the 2 queen size bed that we split in half.

Best comment from kaiyeh:

"We look like dead bodies"

Because the mattresses are in white. So are the blankets. And the mattresses are all on the floor. Creepy.

Couldn't really sleep though because my nephew keeps coughing and wheezing that they brought him to the clinic downstairs.

We left Genting the next day about 10am. Then played mahjong until 12am. *dies*

I had a full Christmas in 2009. I hope the same goes to you. =)

Dad says that he wants to watch Avatar in 3D! OMGGGGG I cannot believe how shocked I am to hear that. We have not been to the cinema for a very long time as a family. the last time was the FREE pass to watch the premier of Da Vinci Code. I hope it is still showing in cinemas next week!

“Go straight ahead, don’t look around, it’s okay to mess up,” my father’s smile
“Believing is easy and it feels better than doubting,” my mother’s tears

~ 遥か [Haruka] by GReeeeN
Lyrics credits

Merry Christmas 2009!

2009-12-24T23:33:00.004+08:00

Merry Christmas to all!

Tomorrow morning I will be heading off to Genting to watch Francis Yip! To those who don't know who she is... I gotta say this to you:

Don't worry, I don't know either! I heard she's a good singer though! =)

I just can't wait to play in the arcade.

Once a again Merry Christmas!

This year’s winter too, the tolling of the bells resound
Candles are lit
Prayers are made for presents from Santa Claus
But still nothing is more precious than the days I spend with you

"Troublesome times" and happy times
Both of us together decorating the room
From today, until next year
Let’s always celebrate
Merry Christmas

This town, where we have passed so many days
Is coloured by the light of love as well this year
What kind of feelings will get through?
What kind of wishes will come true?

The people who come to town walk quickly
Everyone is surrounded by love
This year, a year without concerns
Is the present that I want from God

Today is when everything in this world
Is wrapped up in holy light
“Depend on the magic of smiles!”
I’m on the phone with you, listening to you laugh
“I’m waiting in front of the usual train station”
Let’s celebrate together
Merry Christmas

This town where we have passed so many days
This year also ‘Jingle Bells’ is heard
What kind of feelings will get through?
What kind of wishes will come true?

I’m wearing the muffler that you gave me
Under the cold sky, at the appointed place
I rush over to you who have been waiting alone
Look! From the sky, white light is filtering down

This town where we have passed so many days
Powdered snow is dyeing everything white
This evening, to all the people
Somehow or another, please let this warmth be delivered

This town where we have passed so many days
This year also, is coloured by the light of love
What kind of feelings will get through?
What kind of wishes will come true?

Let’s always celebrate this special day together

~冬のある日の唄 [Fuyu No Aruhi No Uta, One Winter's Day] by GReeeeN
Lyrics credits

Man...

2009-12-23T23:24:00.001+08:00

My dad got an iPod Touch from his boss. Senior management staffs get them.

I want to work there now!

Tong Yuen

2009-12-23T14:22:00.005+08:00

"The Winter Solstice Festival or The Extreme of Winter is one of the most important festivals celebrated by the Chinese and other East Asians during the dongzhi solar term on or around December 21 when sunshine is weakest and daylight shortest; i.e., on the first day of the dongzhi solar term. The origins of this festival can be traced back to the yin and yang philosophy of balance and harmony in the cosmos. After this celebration, there will be days with longer daylight hours and therefore an increase in positive energy flowing in. Traditionally, the Dongzhi Festival is also a time for the family to get together. One activity that occurs during these get togethers (especially in the southern parts of China and in Chinese communities overseas) is the making and eating of Tangyuan (湯圓, as pronounced in Cantonese; Mandarin Pinyin: Tāng Yuán) or balls of glutinous rice, which symbolize reunion."

Source: Wikipedia (unreliable academically... at least officially, but very useful otherwise)

Like many other Chinese families, my family celebrated the Winter Solstice festival, complete with family reunion and 'Tong Yuen'. My aunt, her friend, my sis and her husband came back home for dinner. Chatted, updated each other and had lots of 'Tong Yuen'. I'm worried that they won't digest. (T.T)

So... since the 'Tong Yuen' can be bought in supermarket nowadays, my mum decided to make it more traditionally, she bought multicoloured doughs from the wet market nearby.

Green and yellow, made into small round shape.

I... had fun mixing the colours. Like Play-Doh!

Boiling the pink ones. Shoooo kyutteeeee.

Cooked ones.

All together now! Bursting with colours!

Unfortunately, they are tasteless!! =)
Save for the syrup (pandan leaves + ginger + rock sugar).

Then... just start OM NOM NOM NOM NOM nom nom...

I'll just stick to supermarket ones with black sesame fillings until the next 'Tong Yuen' eating festival. Yum.

Christmas is coming! What do I have in stored for myself? Watching Francis Yip in Genting with fam and relatives! I'm not sure how excited I should be but spending time with the fam is always great fun!

Between me, who isn't able, and you
Is it alright to be this selfish?
If I don't put it into words, if I don't say it right now
Then I just don't know what will happen
Don't stop me anymore

~ Yasashii Kimochi, やさしい気持ち [Tender Feelings] by Chara
Lyrics credits

EXHAUSTED HOLY MAMAMAMAMA

2009-12-20T22:13:00.003+08:00

Back from 2 days of Comic Fiesta. Needless to say, I enjoyed myself this time around. Partly due to the fact that I did not volunteer this year. XD

Sales was pretty good. It was a confirm profit but I did spend on other people's stuff so...

Did not take alot of pictures. Less than 5 perhaps. Cosplay photos will be everywhere anyway. Save my battery. Aha.

Oh, and the emcees were WONDERFUL. I like their sporting attitude and sense of humour. Wicked and a lil bit of underlying messages that I manage to catch. They make CF funny and alive, especially during intermissions and even during the Cosplay competition. Imagine some goody-goody emcee. Booooooorinnngggggg. I hope they bring them back a few more years! XP

And on Day 2, during intermission, they played Gee by Girls Generation. Then a bunch of girls started dancing to the steps that Gee is famous for. Then there were cheering. And more Korean songs were played. Sorry Sorry by Suju and Abracadabra from BEG and even Nobody from Wonder Girls! Korea invaded CF. Haha. The bunch of girls then got invited to do an impromptu performance on stage following much cheering. I have to girl them props for being so sporting too! Seems like alot of people in CF are actually into Korean groups for the deejays to have that song on the playlist. I even heard Lollipop from BigBang and 2NE1. ZOMG I was so happy inside!

Will update more about it soon if I have anything to add!

One thing though that I like about CF, it's that I can relate to most of the people there. Even talk to strangers! I'm so happy. Lol.

I can't wait for CF '10. I hope its somewhere like Sunway again.

Oa-oa-a
Dansa med oss
Klappa era händer
Gör som vi gör
Ta nagrå steg at vanster
Lyssna och lar
Missa inte chansen
Nu ar vi har med
Caramelldansen

~ CaramellDansen by Caramell
Lyrics credits
I have no idea what this song means. But it's the dance that's important. It's so famous in the otaku community it's not funny. Almost everybody here knows it.
The song is annoyingly cute. <3

When you least expect it...

2009-12-16T14:41:00.008+08:00

...things happen. Lol.

I'm really surprised. Grateful. Speechless.

I've achieved something I've NEVER thought of achieving. Unconsciously I achieved it.

That's the thing about me, you know. All my life, I do not place any expectations on myself education wise. I hardly pressure myself in education. It's all about my pace.

And today, I have achieved, in my book, what seems to be success after success. Surprise after surprise. First with PTS, then in UPSR, then in PMR, then SPM, even Pre-U and now di menara gading.

Thank you to whoever has been blessing me behind my back.

Nevertheless, life's never perfect, so while I'm enjoying success here, I'm lacking elsewhere.

For once, I've put myself to the test, and I feel that I'm improving. The battle was half won. =)

And... HAPPY BIRTHDAY VON!

See her happy/scared face?
Now you are officially older than me. HAHA

Managed to surprise her, and we got surprised back. By Fridays and by Birthday girl.
Thanks Amanda, Brentda, Tantan and LingLing for helping me!

I believe the next victim is also someone by the name of Von.

CF is coming this weekend. I'm excited - sewing, packing and decorating. I truly enjoy doing this and I can only hope that other people like my work as well. I hope that in the future, this can be one of my side income. Haha.

Sewing was really not my hobby. It's actually more to plushie making. Keychains. Crafts. But when people ask me what is that I do, I just tell them sewing. Because well... it's easier to imagine what I do?

In commemoration of Xmas last year, I made these to sell in CF 08:

A Santa onigiri keychain. And they sold really well. Thank you! (T.T)

This year I made something for Xmas too, but just something really small. I'll post it during Xmas if I remember!

Oh you know I was on the honor role,
got good grades,
and got no soul,
raise my hand before I can speak my mind,
I've been biting my tongue too many times,
And then that magic man said to obey,
(uh huh)
do what magic man do,
not what magic man say,
Now could I please have the attention of the class,
today's assignment,
KICK SOME ASS!

~ School of Rock from the OST by Jack Black
Lyrics credits

Anticipation

2009-12-12T22:56:00.008+08:00

I found the perfect quotation for my blog. *points upwards*

As I mentioned, I was supposed to shop for myself today. I DIDN'T.
I walked through every shop that I usually go to. Found nothing. Nada. Sigh.

I have a battle coming up, a personal battle. I must win this. Still planning my strategies. Sometimes I think I think too much. See? (-.-)

Anyone watching Battleground? It is this hiphop dancing competition on Astro 311.
I tell you... it's becoming my family show. Every Saturday 7pm my family will sit in front of the TV watching it.
I have to say, the groups this year are SO GOOD. Rooting for them all. Seriously.
Today's episode was supposed to pick 3 groups to be in the finals next week (live in MOS!!). Instead... the judges chose 4 groups! See? They are that good!

Can't wait for next week! It coincides with CF though CF ends at 7pm. Maybe I can enter MOS to watch it live? Ngehehehehe.

Tata.

So how come we people
Want to compare ourselves like this?
Why do we want to be the best
When everybody’s different?

~ 世界に一つだけの花 [A Flower Unlike Any Other in the World by SMAP]

Lyrics credits

キセキ

2009-12-11T19:40:00.006+08:00

I find it kinda cute that when my neighbour walked past my house today, she called out:

"Lady~~~~~"

Lol! Of course Lady, being my snobby cat, didn't respond at all.

Tomorrow, I'm promised myself to go shopping, to reward myself. What for? Just for the sake of it. I have not been shopping in a while, I'm hoping to get some bargains tomorrow.

... and I'm going alone! I asked mum to dump me there because she has an event to attend nearby and pick me up afterwards. Or I'll be ROTTING at home I tell ya. ROTTING and it will stink!

It's 'me' time!

I'm also suspecting that my ka-ching tap will be running really dry this month. No kidding. Chinese New Year is not far along anyway. I just have to... spend more cautiously. I'm proud of my self control over my spending haha.

More recently I have been reflecting on myself,, and I realized I REALLY need to brush up on my social skills. Help me please. I swear I can be like a lunatic with the regular gang but I'm like a total alien with others. I can't help but control to NOT ridicule myself in front of other but I like to make fun of my regular gang. It's fun. Heh.

I just need more practice. I'm getting there. Somehow.

Eventful weekend coming up!

We found the little happinesses in each day
In the slow path we walked
Our meeting is just one small thing
In a big world, but just the fact that we met
Is a miracle

~ キセキ [Kiseki] by GReeeeN
Lyrics credits
I swear this is like my favourite song ever. I'm not bored listening to this for the 12398192489th time
It was also the most played song in Japan for 2009, which speaks for itself
Everyone wants a miracle, that is キセキ

Let's See

2009-12-09T16:21:00.005+08:00

Here I am, still sitting on my chair, typing this, at home.
Basically, my job search has yet to begin.

Yesterday, I met up with a few of my U friends. They came down from their hometowns to buy the academic transcript. They have sorta decided to continue studying. I'm leaning towards getting a job instead. Not sure if I want to study anymore at this moment but definitely not in the near future. The thought of it bores me honestly. This degree was supposed to mark the end of my student life. But now that I've graduated, I'm looking further beyond that, the thought of getting more professional qualifications to increase my market share becomes tempting.

...but not so soon. I'm done.

I have thought of doing something big, something unrelated to my field of studies. If all goes well, I wish to expand myself in the plushie making business. But looking at my skills, I have a looooooooooooooooooooooooooong way to go. *sigh*

I want to watch movies! Double dose! XD

Till next time!

We are all rowing the boat of fate
The waves keep on coming and we can't escape
But if we ever get lost on our way
The waves would guide you through another day

~ Life is Like a Boat by Rie Fu

Just Another Day

2009-12-06T21:26:00.005+08:00

Today is just another day. Another Sunday.

I played Mahjong with my aunties today. I haven't joined them since uni started this sem. So satisfying. Haha!

I'm just thankful for my peaceful life right now, one where people would dub as a fairytale life. But no, now that I think of it, my life is not like one. No life is perfect after all.

...and not to forget the Hell I would be in once I start my job. Not so soon of course. What's the rush? Hahaha. *gets-bricked-by-other-freshgrads*

I'm currently addicted to BigBang. Hahaha! Too bad nobody to fangirl with. =(
One solo song from one of the members, Wedding Dress by Taeyang. Love it!

WARNING: it's a Korean song.
Though fans of Ne-Yo should give it a listen. Similar stuff. Some call him the Asian Ne-Yo. If you are free please leave the video to load. Hahahaha!

You never knew how I felt about you
And I hated you so
Sometimes I wished you would be unhappy

~ Wedding Dress by Taeyang (BigBang)
Lyrics credits

World AIDS Day 2009

2009-12-05T15:53:00.012+08:00

By chance, today when I went to Wangsa Walk, I was stopped by 2 girls. One in a masquerade mask extending her hand and talked to me in Mandarin. I smiled at her and said I couldn't understand her. Then, she said to me:

"Hi, I'm HIV positive. Will you shake my hand?"

And without a doubt, I shook her hand.

One should know that HIV does not transmit through handshake, at least.

After that, they began to ask us questions about AIDS. I'd admit I don't know much, and she gladly enlightened me. I also got a coupon and a red ribbon. (^_^)

The coupon. For lucky draw and free gifts.

oh, FYI, World AIDS Day falls on 1st of December yearly. Yeah, that's news to me too.

The awareness campaign.

The red ribbon represents concern for people with HIV and AIDS, and the need for other people to be aware and to care.

So people, the next time someone with HIV approaches you, don't be afraid to shake their hands!

My monitor approves!

My table lamp approves!

Allen Walker approves!

Kyoya approves! (He was even glad to pose for it)

Lady was being suspicious at first...

But she approves of it too!

On another unrelated note, High School Musical marathon today on Disney Channel. All 3 of 'em. Haha.

This morning I watched Mulan rerun on Disney too. Brings back memories. And now that I can FULLY understand their dialogues, I appreciate it more. (^_^) Not to mention the totally-outrageously-funny-and-awesome BM subtitles! Look at the song below and imagine it in BM please. ROFL

Princess and the Frog, I have high hopes for ya.

Till next time!

Tranquil as a forest
But on fire within
Once you find your center you are sure to win
You're a spineless, pale pathetic lot
And you haven't got a clue
Somehow I'll make a man out of you

(we are men)
We must be swift as the coursing river
(we are men)
With all the force of a great typhoon
(we are men)
With all the strength of a raging fire
Mysterious as the dark side of the moon - Misterius seperti sisi gelap sang bulan

~ I'll Make a Man Out of You from Mulan OST
Lyrics Credits
As much as I find the chorus hilarious, it's stuck in my head. And yes, the BM translation was along the lines of that.

What Now?

2009-12-04T12:31:00.003+08:00

EDUCATION is like a video game (you know... where you kill monsters and all, with very leng chai and leng lui main characters).

The tutorial will be nursery.
Level 10 will be kindergarten.
Level 20 will be primary school.
Level 30 will be secondary school.
...Oh, if you bought a pirated game, it might hang at this point. Be very careful! If it doesn't hang there, then you can continue playing the game.
Level 40 will be pre-U.
Level 50 will be U.
And then you will fight the Final Boss.
If you beat 'em, you will get 2 possible endings.

In the GOOD ending (you know, when you KO less, use less time to finish the game), you will probably find a job, and earn ka-chings. ($.$)
In the BAD ending (spent to much time on side quests, die alot during battles in the game), you will be unemployed for a while, and spending ka-chings when you have no way to refill 'em. If you're up for it, you might replay the game now that you know how it works, and hopefully achieve the good ending. (T.T)

And in every game, there's always the achievement part where you strive to complete each mission beautifully. Then maybe your peers will know you as a Professional. Masters. Dr..

In my case, I've played the game, defeated the final boss, I'm now waiting to watch the ending to this Education that took me 17 years to complete.

On another note, I'm currently very occupied with making my lovelies to sell during Comic Fiesta. I hope they really sell, because they are not really doujins, and Comic Fiesta is Comic after all. I hope my booth gets a good spot with the big screen/ main stage in front of me. (*.*)

Occasionally, I'm also helping out (and fooling around) with my mum and kaima making their delicacies. Ahaha. And eating some in the process.

It's rather gloomy now, I hope it stays that way and not throw some thunder on me.

Till next time!

We’re all lost in our thoughts, bearing various obligations
There are dreams we turn towards, while reaching out to others
Clench your teeth and lift your chin up
“Screw this! I’m not losing!” Steel your heart
And move forward little by little

~ 歩み [Ayumi] by GReeeeN
Lyrics credits

First

2009-12-01T19:57:00.004+08:00

Hello there!

I migrated from yan-desu.livejournal.com

Will not be leaving LJ, as I still need it for the lovely communities I've joined. But this is a better place to blog.

No more LJ cuts, worrying about disrupting another LJ user's friends page. Posts will be as long as I want them and as many pictures as I want to upload till the end of the Earth.

Till next time!