RaGe RacH RanTiNg

The Case of Splendid June

2009-07-23T23:05:00.004+08:00

June was good to me. I went back hometown for 4days and had fun time with the girls, met up with ex-school mates and had king of fruits, durian~

Then I also grabbed the great opportunity to attend 14th International Conference On Thinking at KLCC organized by UPM, FBMK. All the speakers were wonderful think tankers. Their sharing on how to teach, how to teach thinking, how to think and the many thinking tools were truly eye opener to me that there are so much to learn on human capability to think better to improve their life and future!

Dr Mathathir speech on regarding leaders of the world and thinking.

The pioneer of Mind Mapping, Mr Tony Buzan and Dr Shameem, my ex-supervisor-cum-boss.

Tony Buzan's session on Mind Mapping.

Food I had in BM~~

The MUST have~yam rice!

~Aromatic fruit~

Dinner with the girls at Northam Beach Cafe..more like hawkers corner.

"Kat Chai Shuen Mui" ,beautiful color of green drink~
The 3 ladies in sheet...aka robbers?

The leng luis that gave me face and attended my call for a gathering! how touching ~T.T

The Case of a Decade Dream

2009-06-06T12:44:00.004+08:00

Misool Eco Resort

Don't you just wanna be the one in the hammock?

I've begin daydreaming again instead of doing my work. I see no guilt of wasting sometime now because this is a dream that I wish I'll be able to live it someday...somehow...someway. To share my hopes I've came out with a new label for posts that make me contemplate of my life and my dreams.Best Tranquility Bedroom in the world

I'd came across this HEAVEN in a travel magazine. Upon surfing it's site, I immediately swear to myself, I WILL go there one day. The reason is simple. I love beaches and the serenity is priceless.

Why I need to swear? The price is ASTOUNDING and it will take me years, or maybe decades, to realise this dream.

Live rates at 2009.06.06 05:48:38 UTC
3,795.00 EUR	=	18,541.07 MYR
Euro		Malaysia Ringgits
1 EUR = 4.88566 MYR		1 MYR = 0.204681 EUR

A recent promotion charges for 2 people.

I understand that charging sky high is to control crowd to minimize any damages to the biodiversity there. Besides, the limit of guests are only 22.

Like I said, it is a priceless dream and now, I live to relish it.

The Case of Aroma Theraphy

2009-06-05T21:11:00.005+08:00

Lately, I'm very much interested in essential oils and home fragrance oil. Last month I bought a few bottles from The Body Shop as there were sales. Of course I couldn't deny that I already had the urge of buying them, so the sales is an added advantage for me to have a reason to get them.

I dislike artificial air fresheners. So, I find essential oils work best as air fresheners for room. Though they are rather expensive (RM55) but one can last rather long. I also bought home fragrance oil, an alternative for essential oil and they are cheaper too (RM19).

My teapot like burner, essential oils and fragrance oils.

I find that the aroma therapy really works in reducing stress and helping me to sleep. Mixing the oils produce even better aroma. I like the smell of bergamot and lavender the most. Earlier, I did use cheaper ones(RM5) but I find the aroma is not as good as the ones from The Body Shop. Besides,I really question the cheaper ones manufacturing ingredients.

The Case of Continuum of Time

2009-06-01T12:20:00.002+08:00

I couldn't think of a theme for this post except for time. It's been a WHOLE year I've left here. So much had happened to me in a year, though nothing to be exaggerated or proud or embarassing... I think.

It's hard to recall each and every memory I had had. Some memories are easy to keep while others just left. I vowed to write a diary to download my memories but it is a case of talk but no walk. This will be a long post as I try to walk down my memory lane of a year old.

I had moved 3 times in a year's time. From an apartment to another. Last May I've been under the shelter of my buddy in OUG, KL for maybe 3 months while I wait patiently to be able to move in with my bf to his new bought apartment.
* note: IT IS FREAKING horrible trouble to buy a house in Malaysia. Please arm yourself with all the knowledge to understand the process of buying a house. I'm pleased to learn them but also terrified with all the possible problems that may occur. Also do make sure that you are free to handle all the runnings and callings to avoid the stress.

May 2008. finished degree. started working as RA (research assistant) for ass supervisor (degree supervisor) with a meagre income of RM758/month.
July. Ended up continuing MSc Tourism in UPM despite all hopes and wants to cont overseas. (all the research on the unis, lifestyle, etc...waste of time)
July 1st week. Rudaini recommended Dr Yuhanis as my supervisor, a wonderful lady and supporting supervisor.
July 22. Contract ended, happily quitted the job as I was going to work at Cosmotots, Bkt Jalil as Teacher.
Aug. Study and work. Very gung ho to accomplish study and do my job well. Work was fun. Understanding employer in allowing me to leave early for classes on Tue and Fri.
Sept -Oct. Started to feel drained out. Couldn't handle much of the research work.
end of Oct. After much of contemplation, decided to quit job after CNY. Informed boss to allow them enough time to hire + trained new staff.
Nov + Dec. Work is crazy. Understaff, needed to go training in Damansara U, extra classes to teach for 5 weeks, worked out. Still enjoyable as colleagues were fun...except for 1 or 2 weirdos.
Jan 09. Argued with boss regarding my pay. Don't give a damn to her. Bullying me is a BIG no no. Thought she was nice but when it comes to money, one will show his/her true colours. Dissatisfied with her nonsensical explanation. "Sick" on last day work, so make it a point CAN't go.
Jan 09 last week. CNY... can hardly remember much. Oh ya, for the first time bf visits family.
Feb 09 having lesser interest in my research, which is still dooming to me. Valentines? can't remember much.
March 09. Taking my last subject required for the credit hours of my masters, finishing this I'll be able to concentrate at research.
Sometime Apr. Dear booked an aparment after negotiating for a lower price with the owner.
Apr 25. Was brought to Kiku Zakura restaurant. It's like fine dining. The sashimi was SPLENDID. everything taste wonderful. He also had bought me bag and wallet, I love the effort he took to buy them for me.
Apr 29&30. Pack, pack, pack, load, drive, unload, drive... so freaking many things to move. We sent the things to friends' houses before being able to move in to our house next few months. Did all this till 4am. Woke up at 9am to continue till evening. Rushed to class for presentation at 9pm (class started at 6.30pm) Looked like zombie, apologised profusely to everyone in class .
May 1st. Started staying with Loi.
Whole May. Did a lot of shopping with Loi as her place is near to MidValley. Swimming, playing badminton, buying books at warehouse sale, buying doughnuts, eating sushi, etc.
It's nice to stay with a buddy/sista~~ :D

Besides all about me, many things had also happened to my friends and country:
Poh Ching got married on 1st of July, which many of ex-schoolmates attended.
Kenix brought me to the splendid 5 star Pangkor Laut Resort.
Kenix flew off to Dubai. (Down by one friend to hang out...aih)

Ee Zhing, miraculously went back to BM to work. Hidden agenda??? *smirk*
William, Looi and Brandon won L'oreal Brandstorm contest in Malaysia. They are flying/flew (not sure when) to Paris for the international level. Many kudos to them.
Cafrey Ma. President of @iesec Malaysia...not surprising but spledid~
Petrol price hike ridiculously to RM2.70 then down back to RM1.80.
Opposition won A LOT in last general election.
Perak government was/still in a frenzy political mud fight.
The revelation of the corrupted project of Port Klang project, maybe as high as RM12billion!!!! We can built a condo with that pile of money being used as brick. I am thoroughly disgusted by the horrible , shameless money suckers!

Last words, I'll continue updating weekly~ ChEErs ~~x0x0

The Case of Unseen Pressure

2008-06-20T08:53:00.002+08:00

Life was fun in past few weeks.
My thoughts were running,
I have many things to accomplish,
In fact I want many things to be accomplished.

Then again,
Another thoughts over ride those thoughts,
And eventually I just don't know how to accomplish it.

This is the case that happens at least once per 3 months,
the case of brain wave pressure.

my brain wave is too high.
my brain is having damage.
my mind is blank.
it is pure MALFUNCTION.

I need to pick up the pen and get "doing"...but ... I can't. I want to pull a TRIGGER over my head. and sleep to stop thinking and stop worrying and stop caring.

The Case of Money Can't Buy Back Environment

2008-06-05T17:52:00.003+08:00

As usual I took the left turning at the traffic light onto the bridge and my brain was empty, my mind just kept on saying don't go to work while my ears were trying to listen to Phua Chu Kang on MIX FM. Yes, this is the typical weekdays that I have been having since 3 weeks ago. After the turning, my eyes were working by making sure that I saw the motorcycle on my left so that I will not bang it.

My eyes worked so well yesterday that they saw a red plastic bag, which was the size of a football, was flung by the passenger of the Honda Ex-5 into the river. The moment I saw that, my mind was bewildered by the act of the teenager (looks like 17 - 18). This kind of act really baffles me! At this age of time, where you are educated in school about the results of littering towards Mother Nature. And eventually it will all hit back on us with unconsumable water, dirty air, etc. She was old enough to know what she did was WRONG, heck, even a 5 years old child knows that kind of act is UNACCEPTABLE!

I stepped on my gas pedal to be side by side with the motorcycle. I glared at the girl and shook my head. I hope my body language sent my purpose of communication to the girl that she should be ashamed of what she had just did. She saw me glaring at her and she had the look, "Why are you looking at me?".

I am exteremely angry when I see foreigners literring around but I am utmost disgusted by MALAYSIANS who commit this devil-may-care act. It's bad enough that MALAYSIANS hardly recycle and yet they cheerfully /easily get rid of rubbish at anywhere (river, road, coffee shop, sea, school, etc) except their house!

Unless I am blind,
I will never stop ranting about this behavior, until I see
Unless I am blind,
I will never stop ranting about this behavior, if you, my friend commit this act in front of my eyes.

The Case of TM Company Incompetency

2008-05-21T09:24:00.004+08:00

I guess most of you had experience difficulty with TM especially its internet line. It is as if that the Malaysia's sole broadband-land-line service has menopause causing it to have tantrums that at certain days of the month it will not work well. This service is an endurance that we all are put to test making us the "patience Malaysian".

However, I wonder what you will do if you are unable to get the service for a month?

My story is like this. I handed in the form for the transfer at TM Point on 23 April. The day that the lady officer told me all I need to do was to wait 7 working days. After those days, there was no call from anyone to install my phone line. Since that day, I called relentlessly to make sure they "remember" to send someone in a.s.a.p. However, I realised that these people are not serious with their work and they are good at telling you to wait for number of days for the so-and-so to solve your.

Then they will give you so-and-so telephone number for you to call. The irony here is that instead of them organizing their manpower and making sure that their employees attend to customers problem, I, the customer was the one who has to do the job. After more than 7 working days only my telephone line was installed and this does not include the internet yet.

For the internet, I called relentlessly every single day. I was given the run around and countless excuses for the slowness of these people just to fix a small thing. For instance, "You should go TM Point, you should call this person, you should wait for .... and so on." All these make my blood vessel in the brain to clog due to the stress from the pressure of just getting these DAMN company to fix my internet!!!

My conclusion of the story is that my time is not respected by this biggest communication company in the country. I despise their management of their employees. And I find myself smirked at a recent news report that THIS company and the government will spend RM13bill to upgrade the country's internet speed and communication technology for the benefit of citizens. A simple thing that I requested cannot be done and yet they are so noble to benefit the people with great technology. I wonder is that money put to "good investment".

Till today my internet is still unheard of... and it is already 21st May. A whole month of waiting and pumping my blood vessels with senseless emotion that should not even happen.

The Case of Runaway Hammies

2008-04-09T13:30:00.000+08:00

I glanced at my Sony Ericsson and I saw the inbox icon was on. After reading the message, I was devastated. Moku had escaped from its home (I still haven't identify the mini hamsters' genders)! I called Kai Xia, my housemate, to ask her what had happened. Then, I realised it's my fault! I forgot to shut the cage lid after feeding them. Darn! My thoughts ran through all the possibilities that could happen to it. It has been so many hours! It could be hiding in a hard-to-reach corner and the worst is it could be squashed by something. And its all my fault, which is why I constantly wish I'm not careless most of the time.

Backed at home, we searched high and low discussing the possibilities that it might had intruded one of our rooms. So we tried a stupid experiment. He took Shoku and put it under Kit's room to see if it can go under the tiny opening. Zap! It went right under and never returned! Great... now I lost both kiddos. I tried fishing it out with food but it was just so smart! It took the food near the door refusing to come out. Just great...

No point to wait all night long. I alerted Kit to look out for the hamster when he was backed in his room. So, I went to bed with a worried and heavy heart. I guess this must be what most people felt like when they lost their pet. I woke up at 7.30am and sms-ed both my housemates if there is any trace of them. Sadly...no. I sat in the living room praying that anyone of them will run across the living room, I need a sign! 15mins later, my prayer was answered! Moku ran across like a lightning and hide under the heaps of stuff. The task of making it come out of the hole was tough. Then I became more agressive using papers to push it out of the holes. It ran out thinking that something was attacking him and I started to chase it. It reminds me of Tom and Jerry the cartoon, where the Moku runs like Jerry. As I caught hold of it, it made squeaking sound. I guess it was really petrified! It was covered with dust and I quickly put it into the cage.

I was half happy to at least got one of them back. Shoku might need more time to find and I had many things at hand to do. Left with no choice but to pray that it will come back. At 3pm, the HappyTreeFriends song sounded from my hp. Kai Xia text-ed me the message I need, "Kit's gf found your hamster. Put into cage adi." I was totally overjoyed, thank goodness nothing bad happened to both of my hammies...Amitabha. May they both grow up without pain and sickness...or escape again.

The Case of Welcoming Moku and Shoku!!!

2008-03-29T16:08:00.004+08:00

I've been kept busy by the assignments and final year project papers since last two weeks. Most of the nights I cannot sleep well, thanks to my brain cells that couldn't stop processing itself with information and the left brain kept on arguing with the right brain making my poor soul unable to sleep in peace. I'll be tormented by my brain cells for all these works till the end of April.

Anyway, on 15th March, Saturday. Pop and Pip became parents!!! At least there's something to be happy about despite my hectic schedule. It is really nice to see the babies, Moku and Shoku, growing day by day.

The cave is the home of Moku and Shoku!

Proud mama Pip taking picture~~

Papa Pop migrated to another home and so Pip can attentively nurse the babies.

Moku and Shoku, a week old and still no fur.

2 weeks old and their furs have fully grown!

This morning, the adventurous Moku came out from the cave! It's so adorable to see her moving scrampling in the suite.

Now, they are only at the size of my thumb. Still don't dare to hold them as I'm afraid Pip might not like the distinguishing smell of humans.

I thank God for the giving life to Moku and Shoku under my care!

The Case of My Roborovski

2008-02-23T10:15:00.001+08:00

The suite of my hamsters. It's like space ship right?

The lady on the left and the man is eating.

Cute way of sleeping~~

In the tunnel eating...

Orbituary to the babies. Dead in the next morning, eaten by the parent/ parents... due to my carelessness for not moving the father out of cage. Sigh...

Hope to see the next litter in 3 weeks.

The Case of Multi Racial

2008-02-04T10:11:00.001+08:00

HappY NEW YEAR!!! Tong Tong Chiang~~

The Case of Multi Level Marketing

2008-01-17T09:55:00.000+08:00

A WARNING TO MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND WHOEVER READING THIS: PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS OF SUNSHINE EMPIRE

A friend talked to me about investment thingy yesterday. The fact that I already know that he was going to talk to me about MLM stuff, which I hate to spend time listening, but yet I agreed because he is a friend and senior.

Interestingly, this MLM company name Sunshine Empire claims to be doing mega project in Asia namely Taiwan and Malaysia. They claim that they are running projects in communication technology in Taiwan and the most absurd project that I hear is developing Straits of Malacca akin to the The Palms islands in Dubai. My friend told me they will try to complete a portion of the project by 2010 because that would be visit Malacca tourism year. I searched in Wikipedia that the first Palm island took 5 years to complete and the second one took at least two years just for land reclamation. It's totally unbelieveable that my friend would buy this company's claim in doing this project which I believe do not exist at all!

I wonder if my friend just blindly believe the beautifully done PowerPoint(the visual and audio do complement the sweet talks) and the investment return table that he showed me without doing much research and understanding towards this company. It also have RTM1 newscaster and newspaper cuttings about the projects in Malacca to proof that they are genuine. Darn! How terrible are they to cheat people through this way! All this can be done by a technology whiz kid! I would say the so called founder of this company is a smart ass in conning people, who are desperate to get rich. As a tourism student, it is impossible that I do not know anything about the Malacca project. I seriously would know it through the news or at least my lecturers will be 'singing' about this mega thing to us in lectures. Even our Prime Minister would be talking bout it most of the time as election is coming isn't it?

Besides, I have checked a few forums to about this company. I'm not surprised many people are singing praises about the so called dividend they received after investing. Then there are also people who talked about this money cheating scheme. Do go to this link : http://undertypo.com/2006/10/19/another-mlm-emcom/
and look out for the comment by the name Alvin Lim. I learnt two or three new strategies to tackle with this people whenever one comes across with this brain brash family or friends in the future.

Lastly, I would like to say that in this era, it is this type of con artists that we should fear as they are not much different than the long gone blood sucking vampires.

The Case of Fireworks

2008-01-01T03:25:00.000+08:00

The countdown started...

The fireworks went off...

The people cheered...

Happy New Year they yelled...

I stood there in the crowd...

Staring at the sky...

Though they were colourful and huge...

I did not enjoy them...

I felt hollow and confused...

It wasn't what I want...

I just stood there...

Wishing that I had a companion...

Happy 2008 I whispered to myself...

The Case of the Blog

2007-12-28T10:06:00.000+08:00

Would it be weird to fall in love with a blog?
It is written with the same situation, emotions and thoughts that I have. Probably I am thinking too much about the writer whom I know but not close enough. Not knowing him well enough causing me to have imagination, creating the person at the back of my mind. But then, I suppose, he couldn't be the person that I create in reality.

Maybe reading "I Don't Know How She Does It" by Allison Pearson is causing me to be so emotional thinking about everything a woman should be. It might be the path that I would walk a few/many years later but I can also choose to avoid it.
Yes, I can choose of what type of woman I should be but will I choose correctly?

It is said that females are emotional beings. Yes, I am one of them.

The Case of Rattling about LOVE

2007-12-27T16:52:00.000+08:00

What’s the most important criterion in being your the other half? Is there any? Or there are many? Love is blind was what I used to believe. Needless to say there is no perfect love - perfect love has no right to be in the reality world. But then what is perfect love? Some say no arguments but some say that it is unhealthy that you don’t argue. Maybe it is only to be decided by individuals themselves.

Can women live without men? Yes we can. According to a recent article I read more and more women rather stay single then getting hooked. Is this what I want? I’m not sure yet. I don’t like being lonely but I have lots of criteria in choosing the right one.

[Basic criteria]
Do not promise me things he cannot do or might fail in doing.
Practice simple moral values. (Do not litter and spit. Greet the elders.)
Respect women.

[Best to have criteria]
Offers to help me in the kitchen.
Offers to hang clothes with me.
In short, offers to help me with house chores.
Suggest activities when we have free time. (DO NOT necessarily need to spend money; washing car together, doing puzzles in papers, board games/ jigsaws)
Occasionally gives me surprise (cook/ make me something, a card, poem, etc)
***

Another issue about being a couple are things like this. For me these are the spices to make your life as couple much memorable, appreciating each other, and fun!

Will he remember the day we first met?
Will he remember the day we started as official couple?
Will he remember the day we first kiss?
Will he remember my favourite food?
Will he remember to love me forever? etc... etc...

A man told me that he could hardly remember small things like these. He does not have a big brain to store such information. Maybe the word “significant or important day” does not appear in his diary except for his work or friends. That’s what I assume of his character. I believe male or female should know that significant things in ones life do not need to be remembered as if you are trying to memorize the algebra formulas.

Another thing about love and promise...
Last night I called my ex. He told me he just started with his now girl friend on Christmas Eve. I had mixed feelings when he told me this. I am truly happy for him but at the same time I felt slightly cheated. I felt happy because he could finally let go of me and find a new love. But ten months ago he said that he would wait for me to love him again. I told him flatly it is quite impossible that I would love him again because our characters are very different. To which he replied perhaps someday in future he might changed into the person I want. Then let the future decide I said to him. This is the part I felt cheated but I am not unhappy. Just cannot help thinking that for me to trust a man 100% in love or things they say is the day pigs can fly.

If you have time, please tell me what do you think about the man who could not remember "the days"?

The Case of Christmas Joy 2007

2007-12-25T15:49:00.000+08:00

On the eve of the Merry Day, 3 hours before Jesus' birthday, people gathered together...

The girls...

and boys...

gathered in Sunway Starbucks enjoying each other company while playing games...

there were also the love ones

again...the love ones...

and the brave one claiming his love.

Then there were gifts... given among the friends...

each happily gave and merrily received theirs...

The clock struck 12 and we all wished everyone

MERRY CHRISTMAS n a HAPPY NEW YEAR to YOU!!!

The Case of "Tung Jie Kuai Le"

2007-12-24T11:05:00.000+08:00

On the not so early morning of 22nd Dec, Saturday, I was gonna boil the tong yuen prepared last night.

Big ones were filled with red bean paste (home-made by me)! Red colour balls were made from strawberry juice bought in Cameron earlier.

The tong yuen bubbling on the boiling water.
Final process is to mix the balls into the syrup (rock sugar, ginger, brown sugar, red dates). Then it's to be processed by my mouth! hahaha.... Yummy! "Tung Jie Kuai Le!!!"

The Case of Winter Solstice

2007-12-21T13:50:00.000+08:00

Winter Solstice @ Mid Winter falls on 22nd December. It is 81days till the Spring arrives which is also the Chinese New Year Celebration. I like to make and eat "Tang Yuen" @ glutinous rice balls eaten with syrup.

I have fond memories of my grandma and I used to make it together when I was still in primary. Grandma would prepare the dough then divided into 3 portion. One would be the original white, while the other two would be green and red. Green colour was made out from the screw pine @ pandan leaves and the red was food colours bought from grocery stores.

Then we would take about an hour and half to roll the mini balls. Grandma is able to roll 3 at one time and nicely rolled too. Mine would turn out to be in big/ small sizes and grandma would 'nag' me for being playful. I would be very excited to see the big round tray (where it came from grandma younger years) being filled with the marble size balls. But then I would get tired after an hour of rolling and started to make 'bigger' size balls. Immediately, grandma would stop me from doing that. ...Tee hee hee...

Grandma would cover up the tray then boiled balls at dawn. I would make sure that I wake up in time to help her. (well the whole thing is more like a 'masak-masak' game) Anyway, it is always fun for me to see these balls sink into the boiling water when you drop them and after a minute they would float up, dancing on the water. I was only allowed to look when I was little but gradually I was allowed to help to scoop the dancing balls. The cooked balls would be put into syrup and served in little bowls for the Gods and ancestors first before I could put them into my mouth!

I miss those days. Nevertheless, I still try to make it with bro when we moved to new house but it is less fun without grandma and mum never like to do it. Anyway, I'm gonna do it this year in Serdang! Happy Winter Solstice to everyone. Hope that you are with your family and loved ones to show your togetherness.

Will post my "Tang Yuen" picture soon...

The Case of a Five Star Resort on Cameron Highlands

2007-12-20T09:54:00.000+08:00

Cameron Highlands Resort. It's my biggest pleasure to be able to stay in one of the Five Best Tea Plantation Hotels in the World. It's truly a luxurious 3 days 2 nights stay for me and all thanks to my buddy for inviting me there with her~

The scenery, the services and the room are the best thing I ever had in the hospitality world so far.

The room...

From our balcony...

Our first lunch... (buffet)

Dinner menu was the same for both nights...

Top: Prawn cocktail, mushroom soup, Pan Fried Sea bass...

Bottom: Fresh Strawberries with yoghurt, fresh cream & choclate to dip with, blueberry cheesecake, Salad Nicolse (Tuna fish with Vege)

Cheese Platter...will never try cheese that are "original", never again.
The dining place...

Breakfast...had omelette on first day and pancakes + waffle on second day

Must never miss out the hills and hills of tea plantation in Cameron Highlands...

Finally a picture of us before leaving...

The Case of Malacca Trip (cont.)

2007-12-15T11:47:00.000+08:00

The famous chendol. Durian and Coconut flavour.

Visited one temple there and realised these black colour switches can hardly be seen nowadays. Grandma's house used to have it.

Below are pictures of "Au Yun San Chuang". It's like a big garden with feng shui thing. Nothing special.
Combine small lamps and they will become BIG lamp!

The name might be special, so is the story but the egg tasted like herbal egg and pricey as well. RM5 for two! Darn it! Felt like being tricked.

Wash/ bathe with all the 5 wells water and you will have good luck. (If only live is that simple...)

The pump thing is quite fun to play with.

For dinner, we went to eat "Satay Celup". It's like Penang's lok-lok, just that they use satay sauce instead of boiling water.

50 cent per stick for all. Pretty cheap.
The queue started even before the shop was open. It was full within 5 minutes it was open at 5pm.

That's the end of our trip. Went back to BM the next morning from by double - decker bus.

The Case of Visit Malacca for the 3rd time

2007-12-15T10:49:00.000+08:00

Went to Malacca first time last year end of December, second time was mid of May this year and then visited again with course mates in August-break. (Forgotten to post it up! :p) Anyway, these are the pics.

Well, these are among the tourist spots to grab pictures~~

These is an artistic piece of work. It is some "chopstick" like thing for the hair.

The streets are full of stalls with fancy handicrafts and toys.

The view from St. Paul's Church on top of the hill looking at the city.

These are antique - modern airplane and fire engine.

Jonker Walk is famous for its things and foods a.k.a Petaling Street of Malacca. Some foods are not so good though.

Had dinner in this 'Yummy-yummy Food' shop. The food sucks!

(pack with people because all were "unknown about this shop" tourists)

A local friend introduce this stall. She said the 'apek' has been selling for a long time. The "mua chee" has enough serving of peanuts and its not too sweet. The dough is cut at the right size.

According to my friend, the son(man in pic) took over his father's business, who is a better cook. It's not good. The 'kueh kak' was charred and it's too salty. Among the desserts that we tried. (from top: Ching Ku Liang, Nyonya Ice Kacang, ABC)

The Case of Fond Memories

2007-11-30T22:14:00.001+08:00

I had always wish that I would be able to get back to secondary school. Form 1, always arguing with Teeneshwari. Occasionally with Kean Boon. At times, I will disturb some friends and we will be chasing each other in the Old Hall, maybe even in the New Hall. Haha... I really miss those chasing and hitting. Oh ya, I was also a vengeful fella back then. Haha. So mischievous that I remember I dislike Jocelyn (class monitor), can't remember the reason but I always poke fun at her. But then we are still friends.

Form 2, Peik Ying said she'll be leaving us, moving to Penang with her family at Form 3. It was kinda sad. I never see her after that. Anyway, Form 2 was also the year I like best in secondary. I was in class 2 Ros, this is where I made lots of new friends. Chooi Li, Sew Ping, Ee Nah, and the list goes on. The whole class was full of playful girls but a few were really good at their academics too. It was also the only year I got 1st in class! Haha... My "highest" achievement, kinda proud of it too. Still, I like this year very much because I enjoyed PE with these people playing net ball and soft ball. Kenix being in the same group playing net ball scoring a few balls. One thing that I still feel slightly guilty is in a softball game, I hit the ball with the bat and the ball flew right at Janet's breast. It must be really painful. Luckily she was okay after a while... hehe...

To be continued...

The Case of Penang Food is Good

2007-11-14T10:58:00.000+08:00

Yum Yum...

I LOVE Penang Chee Cheong Fun! I don't like KL version a.k.a Curry Cheong Fun.

The Case of Crying Over the Spilt Milk

2007-11-07T10:59:00.000+08:00

I fear... No, no, no...

Shit! It's in the toilet!

It's gone... Not in here.

I shivered. I panicked. I was shaking.

I prayed hard someone good enough will return it back to me.

It's a gift. An important valuable thing... a meaningful one...
Please don't take it away from. But then it's just a wish

I asked for help from a girl. Called my number, no one answer.
5 times... 10 times... I dialled. Futile...
It's gone forever.
I walked to and fro the toilet cheating to myself that I might overlooked somewhere.
No where around.

Who wouldn't want it? It's one of the latest model. Best camera phone.
I sms-ed telling her to return me the phone as she won't be able to use it once switching off because it needs phone code. No reply...

Sigh... Cry? No, not in public. I left the library, thanking the girl who tried to help me.
I went to look for my friend. I contacted him and broke down... I couldn't bring myself to say it.
My friend help me to tell him. Then later in the day, I told mum.

It is my fault for being careless. Who am I to blame?
All I can say is sorry, blame it one me.
I'm disappointed with myself. My carelessness.

My 3 months old phone was 'certify' on Nov 5th, 2007, Monday.

My Song: [Akon - Sorry, blame it on me]
My mood: [Foolishness]

The Case of Losing A Handphone

2007-10-27T10:59:00.000+08:00

ALL MY LIFE, I'm not a lucky person. Sigh... yesterday I filled in a survey form of Digi, where my friends were actually part of the team in this Digi roadshow. I was actually in a hurry to go home for a rest because my eyes felt some kind pain as if being "poke by something". So never mind that I helped my friend to fill in the form then he told me to stay behind as there is lucky draw for a prize of Sony Ericsson cell phone.

I have the mindset that I'm not a lucky girl, well cause the fact that I never won much BIG things in my life escpecially in things like lucky draw or gambling (CNY times). So, I left and went home. Then at 7.15pm, my course mate called to tell me that I was actually drawed for that prize. So, there goes a RM 500 phone right under my nose.

All because of my decision to leave with the mindset that I'm not a lucky person hence I'm really not a lucky person. The lesson is when there is an opportunity, no matter what it is, if I want it spend a little more time to wait for it will not hurt.

Still, I'm consolling myself that the phone might go to someone that really need one. Since, I have one already. hehe...

My mood: Lost
My Song: Air Supply - Making Love Out Of Nothing At All

The Case of Camera Phone

2007-09-23T18:02:00.000+08:00

My new handphone! Traded in my old one and chose this Sony Ericsson K810i that I bought in July. Love it. Nice key pads and take good pictures. Thank you!

The Case of Orang Utan

2007-09-22T17:40:00.000+08:00

My final destination in Sarawak was the Orang Utan Park. You must go at 11am or 3pm to watch them as it is the feeding time. More than 100 people were there but we could only watch them from afar.

Busy mummy carrying a baby while holding the rope and picking up her food.
She's carrying her baby while her right hand was taking the papaya and mouth stuck with the papaya also.

This one must have been misplaced into the park.
The name list of the residents in here.

The end of my pleasurable journey with two great friends and guides.

The Case of Mega Market

2007-09-22T12:25:00.000+08:00

The amazing market. It's on Saturday night and Sunday morning. It's connected from one street to the others. Things available there are astounding. Ranging from KFC to fighting cock and things like pics below...

vege N fruits

beautiful flowers and plants for the garden,

BIG vs small banana

fighting cocks,

seafood,

sweets, toys, even pets!

Sarawak keh lapis is artistic, and the delicacies...good, good, good!

One word to describe this. AWESOME!

The Case of Sarawak Beautiful Places

2007-09-21T14:38:00.000+08:00

First day in Kuching, we were at the Sarawak River. It's a loooong river and the walkway is nicely lighted with street lamps. A few stalls selling local handicrafts, herbs plus souvenirs could be found at bargian price.

Second day, window browsing at the street near Sarawak River. All kinds of cultural arts and handicrafts could be found here.

We went Lundu in the evening on 2nd day. Took about an hour and half driving there. Stayed in a resort and visited 2 beaches the next day.

Cloudy day on our way back. The hills are really green and soooo high! :>

Dinner in this restaurant is so so so cheappppppppp. only RM 42.70 for all the dishes below that served 4 people. Fresh seafood, taste like home-cooked and makes everyone full!

The Case of Cat Foods for Me

2007-09-19T11:13:00.000+08:00

EJuly 19th, Thursday morning I flew down to South Malaysia with Air Asia. I had a fantastic time at the Cat City especially having two guides who make sure that we had the best Cat food in town and planned all the activities perfectly for us too! Besides that, I had an excellent photographer who made sure that my memorable pictures were taken with the best angle. I was there for 4 days 3 nights. So, I begin with the yummy goody foodie first...

Our first stop where we had good spaghetti. The noodles are perfectly cook and they are not stingy with the sauce.

This is something like ais kacang.

Serve with cuttlefish. Kinda special for first timers.

Sarawak's famous "Kok Lok Mee". It's dry noodle mix with little bit of sauce and with lots of meat and prawn. The noodle is tangy and better than some of Penang "wan tan mee" noodle.

A special drink of milk mix with something else( I don't remember what). It's sweet and smells good. Name is White Lady. Sexy rite?

This is tomato mee for tomato sauce lover.

This fish ball noodle is the best for me. I don't like what I have in KL most of the time because they use MSG a lot and the fish ball is 'normal'. This one has good fish balls, soup and noodle. I love it. The pork satay is really, really, reallly good. It is nicely marinade and the smell is soooo good. These stalls can be found in temple. If I'm not mistaken it's at the China Street.

This yummy siu mai is really nice.The meat is nicely wrap up in the skin and it is bigger than the one we have in KL.But I was already stuffed with tonnes of food. So I took only one.

Dinner in J&J Cafe. Nice fried rice and special air bandung.

Oh ya, don't forget to try "oh Chien" of Saraway. Totally different from Penang's version. Look's like pizza thin crust. forgot to take the picture of this very special one. sigh...

Next, my destinations...

The Case of Party Girls

2007-09-18T17:56:00.000+08:00

Celebrating Claudia's birthday in Greenbox Jusco Seremban on 18th July, 3 days earlier than her actual birthday. We sang till midnight, ate all we can at the buffet and they even drank beer. Pictures is a must in todays activities...hehehe...Wanna do this again someday~~

The Case of Friends from Hometown

2007-09-16T12:57:00.000+08:00

having fun fun fun in Red Box

First week of July, Nee and Kim Yee came down to KL finally! Coincident with Nee who just graduated. We went shopping, Red Box in The Curve, mamak-ing, and gossiping. Then I had fun with KY at Cosmo World in Times Square. It's been a long time I had not enjoy being swayed round and round or escalating with top speeds in roller coater and bumping each other in bumper cars! It was a really awesome girls days with them~~

The Case of 2007June

2007-09-13T17:32:00.000+08:00

All colours of vege and very yummy!

Magnificient Waterfall. We enjoyed this beautiful view every single day while being there and playing in the water was the most refreshing and fun activity!Massage Time of breaking your bones? hehe...

A major activity in June was following mum to an interesting plus eye opening health camp in Johor Kota Tinggi Waterfall. Although it was a tiring and bone breaking plus muscle being stiffened by the 8hours bus journey from KL to Johor, I really felt worth it. At there, we were served colourful and yummy fresh organic food. The activities were yoga, massage, iridology, cooking lesson, colour and sound therapy. I managed to lead a week of healthy eating after coming back from the camp but 'loose' to the temptation of Malaysian food. Still I'm trying to eat lesser unhealthy food. The best thing is to detox my body. I really felt refreshing and healthy after this wonderful camp.

My Mood: [Energetic]

My Song: [Christina Aguilera - Fighter]

The Case of 2007May

2007-09-13T16:13:00.000+08:00

A Summary

It was the end of semester 4 with the beginning of 2 months of holiday. I “backpacked” with Kit and Jolly in KL city from 2nd to 4th. From Serdang we went to Royal Selangor in Wangsa Maju after meeting Kenix at KL Central. Then proceeded to KLCC Aquaria and finally checked in Sg Wang Hotel. Kenix left after having dinner. The next day, we went KLCC bridge, Titiwangsa “Eye On Malaysia” and Petaling Street. We stayed in another hotel; it is not as good as the earlier one. Last day before we headed home, we discovered a lot of good food at Jalan Tong Shin.

The LRT is our main transport of our days there.

Sg Wang Hotel is a clean and tidy room with TV and mini bar. (RM120nett)

Wanna be in the School of knocking? Free entry to Royal Selangor in Titiwangsa, the house of steel. (Shuttle bus available at specific location, taxi around RM3 from LRT station.

Cutie Baby Jellyfish! (Aquaria)

A view at KLCC skybridge at level 52. Free entry.

Taken 5 rounds in this "eye on Malaysia" wheel. Not very interesting for me. Maybe it's daytime. But there's a great spot in the garden for us to take pic.

A yummy rojak in Petaling Street.

This Char Kuey Teow is up to my "Penangite" taste bud. So far it's the best for me in KL. The Curry Mee has the appropriate taste of spicyness and santan while the Fish Congee is also excellent not filled with MSG taste. All in Tong Shin Road!

Our last drink at Dome before we separate to go our own way home. I like the Koala bear one the best.

16th to 27th I was back in Penang. My activities were "lazing" in the house for 1 and the half days. Then I was already screaming boring. Thankfully I still have a few friends in town. We went for movie, shopping and enjoyed Penang food and beautiful sea view. I got to know a new friend too!

27th was in Ipoh to have clay pot chicken using charcoal to cook. The taste is not too salty but the food’s aroma is not strong enough. I don't know what's the location of this shop.
29th went to KLCC with Kenix and Melissa to window browsing the BIG book fair of the year there.

My Mood: [indifferent]

My Song: [Akon - Put the blame on me]

The Case of A Sandal

2007-08-15T12:18:00.000+08:00

An interesting part of my life ...

Yesterday, 7.45am in the morning and I was getting ready to be in PWTC, where I’ll be borrowing books for my final year research project. It’s working hour, so no doubt there were many white collars and I would be joining in their daily routine of riding the LRT.

The LRT arrived and the last carriage doors stopped right in front of me. As my left leg stepped into the carriage, someone stepped on my right leg’s sandal and the sandal came off. I looked around but there were too many legs and those people just couldn’t be bothered to tell me, “There’s your sandal.” The person who did this to me didn’t even say sorry. I looked everywhere but just couldn’t find my sandal. So the LRT went off with my sandal leaving me looking like an idiot with only one side of a sandal.

I took off the other sandal and walked bare foot to my car, explaining to the guard what happened to me. “Kesian ah moi,” he said. Luckily, I have extra shoes in my car. The funny thing is I was not angry at all or frustrated, instead I felt this is just so funny. Life is full of surprises.

My Mood: [dull]
My Song: [none]

The Case of My Birthday Month

2007-08-09T20:37:00.000+08:00

1st of April, Louise, my cousin, came to visit me. She intended to work in KL after staying in Penang all her life but then she got a better offer the next day from Penang. So she went back on the 2nd , Monday night. I’m impressed by her bf drove all the way from Penang to pick her home. 6th to 8th I went to Perak and attended a funny wedding on Sunday. It’s funny to me because it was held in the afternoon instead of dinner time.

I had the best semester. In Speech Communication, I teamed up with Ee Mun, Su Sim, Jane, and Hui Hui where we all could work along. In Research Method, it was the hardest course but still manage to get through it. Then, Negotiation course with Mr. Daniel was learning with fun and my group mates were awesome too. In Hospitality Marketing, Mr. Rudaini is still the best lecturer I got from the Hospitality and Tourism Department. Syntax and Morphology was just nice, not too confusing or heavy. And finally, there is Information and Communication Technology, where I hardly contributed in doing our websites besides the presentation in class. The seniors are very gracious and that’s how I got my A! Seriously, choosing the right group is the ultimate importance part in every course.

Then it’s my BIG day. Got a lot of sms (thanks guys) and a pair of earings from friends and sunglasses for present![hehe..] I called my mum to thank her for her hardship in the delivery room 22 years ago [grin]. Then celebrated with friends on 25th at a steamboat restaurant and 26th was at a Japanese restaurant in Shah Alam.

It's nice to have hot food in cold room!

U can see that dark choc is my FAV!My buddies really understand me ;>

A sumptuos Japanase food birthday treat at Blue Ocean Hotel's Ageshi Restaurant in Shah Alam.

My Mood: [Jolly]

My Song: [Jacky Cheung - Hao Jiu Bu Zian]

The Case of March was Happy

2007-08-07T16:34:00.000+08:00

The Western Array of Choices

On the 3rd, Chiew Kit and Jolly joined me and my friends at Star Hill, Jogoya for Chinese New Year reunion. It was a sumptuous Japanese buffet lunch for all of us and there is also a complimentary “lou sang” full of fresh salmon! It is the first time I got sick of eating salmon. Hihi… Cakes, dim sum, ice cream, drinks, Indian, Western, Chinese, and so on are also available for us to choose. Each person is about RM 95...can't remember the exact price.

~~The Vibrant Colours of Salmon Yuh Sang~~

'Friends CNY Reunion'

4th, Kenix and I went to watch Lee Hom’s concert in Bukit Jalil. It was my first time experience in a life concert and it was really great to see his performances. Then, there was AAAD on the 25th with non-stop pictures snapping and dancing with AIESEC buddies.

*Smile*Cheese*Snap*

31st was where I played bowling with a group of AIESEC buddies.

~BIG heavy balls~

My Mood:[Melancholic]
My Song:[All My Life - Kc & Jojo]

The Case of Changes in Life,Feb

2007-08-07T16:19:00.000+08:00

The month where my life changed a bit...
6th was sort of unlucky day for me. I had a meet in library with juniors but sadly my car tyre punctured. Thankfully William could send me to the library while another friend agreed to help me to change after my meet. I’d to spend RM95 for a new tyre the next day.

12th and 14th Feb were the days I’ll remember most…

Chinese New Year fell on 18th which was Sunday but it was the usual stay at home days with my family and TV.

19th I called Dreya to visit me and the shocking news was her father was terminally ill in Hospital Seberang Jaya. Although she told me not to visit her as it was 2nd of CNY, I said it was alright as I’m not superstitious and this is the time a friend needs a friend the most. I had to leave for KL on the 3rd of CNY to attend a “fantastic” 4days activity aka KPO organized by HEP. I told all our close friends to visit Dreya if possible, sadly that night I Dreya sms to me that her dad had passed away...

23rd I had my first “lou sang” dinner with friends.

My Mood: [Melancholic]
My Song: [Rihana - Umbrella]

The Case of Kit’s Burfday

2007-02-02T06:39:00.000+08:00

After sitting for two tests in the day and ICT lab class, we all need to relax and loosen our tensed up soul. It was Kit’s birthday on 31st Jan. So I was figuring a way to celebrate her big day. The main problem is everyone is busy on Wednesday and I’m only free after the 10pm lab. Anyhow, it is a must for me to celebrate the birthday of this important friend of mine. She is one of my closest friends in the uni.

Jolly and Claudia joined us to watch midnight movie, at 11.20pm, “Happy Birthday” acted by Louis Koo and Liu Ruok Ying. It is a sad love story. Yes, I know it sounds pathetic to watch this kind of movie on birthday but there was not any other nice movie available except this. Before that we had supper at KFC and finished up a small cheese cake in a horrible yet enjoyable and funny manners.

The plot of the movie is not that enjoyable. We then went to McD to chat till nearly 4am. It had been a fantastic night and I wish my buddy “HAPPY BIRTHDAY!”

My Mood: [Happy]
My Song: [Celine Dion – A New Day Has Come]

The Case of Month One 2007

2007-02-02T05:57:00.000+08:00

The 6 courses I signed up this semester, are hard nuts to crack. Language for Negotiation assignment is to get a good deal from a hotel with RM100 per group. Totally tough but in another view it can be a good way to train my negotiation skill. ” The others are Information Communication Technology, which I somewhat like. Next is Marketing in Tourism that has been so far so good and the lecturer, Mr. Rudaini is a nice and kind lecturer. Then, English Syntax and Morphology where syntax means the way words and phrases are put together to form sentences while morphology means the study of the ways words are form. In anothter words, it is to learn the rules of English language. Speech Communication is to learn the art of speaking and Research Methodology is to learn the way of choosing the correct thesis topic for research.

The second week, AIESEC XL began on the second week. I have good mentees and they are active. So I definitely had a good time with them and look forward for our future meets.

Evert Sat and Sun I am working either in Watson Equine Park or Guardian Ampang Point. It is a not so fun work as there is not many people whom I can approach. Time passes by very slow then and I have to stand the entire day but my legs are fine with that. It is just plain boring. This weekend will be the last time at Ampang Point! Yippee!

Tests begin in week 5 and that made me in a total havoc. Too many things to be done but too little time. I just have to try my very best to keep up my grades. I have decide that my academic should be in first place instead of "any other business". I just cannot afford to lose my focus anymore.

My Mood: [Sleepy]

My Song: [Peter Pan- Mungkin Nanti]

The Case of the Trip with my Friend’s Family

2007-01-04T12:28:00.000+08:00

History of the Friendship
Unknowingly Kenix and I had been friends for more than 10 years. Our friendship was built starting from primary schools. Since primary we took public bus home together, loved Spice Girl, walked to the town for food and entertainment, took bus to Penang, went to her house for PS, enjoyed playing CS, yum cha days, and the list goes on. She always invites me to join her and her mum to places. Both of us have our different moods and attitudes but we had got accustomed to each other over the years. She is one of my buddies whom I can show my craziness and able to withstand me.

About the New Year Eve Celebration trip
It all began at 2pm, where she started her Blue Picanto and headed to Pudu bus station to pick up her uncle and cousins, Ling and Sunny. We got lost in Ampang while trying to figure out the way to Batu Caves to meet up with her mum, 4th aunt, grandma and 11 years old cousin, Bryan. After climbing up 272 stairs, admiring the temple's beauty in the cave and feeding the pigeons, we headed to Kuala Pilah.

[Lord Murugan]

Kuala Pilah is where her 2nd aunt is staying. The congested traffic caused us an extra hour to reach. I enjoyed her aunt’s cooking. It was really great to had home cooked food.

The following day, 31th Dec, 10.30am we started to soak ourselves in A Famosa Water Park. I truly enjoyed playing in the water and picnicking there with such a big family! It is a memorable event for me. At 4.30pm we went to the double storey terrace house rented by aunt for RM 350 per night. It is just like any typical house so I find that the owner really makes good money renting to us for one night only. Next, we were at Jonker Walk, a street that is similar to “pasar malam” aka night market. From coffee shop to bistro, sandals to handicrafts and yummy local food, the street is full of wonderful things for me to see, eat, buy, etc. At 11.30 pm we were at Malacca Parade anticipating for the fireworks to mark the 1st minute of 2007. As the clock struck 12, nothing happened at the crowded with people and traffic congested area except for a big TV screen showing midnight news. It was damn hilarious way to mark the new day. At home, we “chor tai di” till 4am!

Jan 1st, I visited the Malacca Museum which is huge and full of interesting artifacts. It gives me a better insight of the history of Malaysia.

[A part of the museum exhibition]

Then we went to Ripley’s Belief It or Not. It is quite disappointing for me because it only displays small weird looking creatures, herbs used as “medication against spirits”, etc. It seems that the theme is the supernatural beliefs of the Malay culture. There is also a small museum about the Islamic history in Jawa and Malaya. After the visit, we had dinner at a nearby mall. Then 2nd aunt and her family went back Kuala Pilah while the rest of us went to Seremban. A town which I only know is famous for its Chicken/ Pork Filling Biscuit aka Siew Pau. We stayed a night in Executive Suite at Royal Adelphi, a 4 star hotel. It was previously Hilton Hotel. I really like to stay in hotel because we do not have to clean up and I love soaking in bath tub.

[Our room of the Night]

We had a special dish for supper. It was vermicelli cooked in milk and fish. I like the taste of the milk and black pepper in it. I had lots of helping too. Back in the hotel, we played cards till almost dawn.

Uncle brought us to a coffee shop for breakfast and then we checked out at about 11.30pm. Then we had just out from oven Siew Pau for lunch. By the time I reached Serdang, it was 1.30pm and it marks the beginning of a new semester and I was late for @ meeting. ;p Nevertheless, I really appreciate my friend and aunt for taking me along with them in this wonderful 3days!

My Mood: [Happy]
My Song: [Vitamin C – Graduation]

The Case of the Visit of a Friend

2006-12-29T01:26:00.000+08:00

A friend who is now working in Singapore telco, SingTel, was back for holidays. We were in McD and he was full of entertaining stories about Singapore culture. One thing famous in Singapore is the countrymen are law abiding people but that is because they impose high fine. One law that impresses me is if a pedestrian cross the road while the pedestrian light is red, you will be fined and made to walk up and down the pedestrian walk with a big board saying “I had go against the red light”.

As in Malaysia, I would suggest this to be done to the drivers who never stop for the people to cross at the zebra crossing. It is happening in my university and my hometown. I wonder where had all the morals in the drivers gone to? Or did they take the Road Safety Law exam?

My Mood: [Ok]
My Song: [James Blunt - You're Beautiful]

The Case of the Pain of Ridding Public Transport

2006-12-27T11:17:00.000+08:00

After sometime of not using the bus and KTM, I had forgotten how frustrated I can get waiting for these never punctual services. My housemate, Jane and I decided to go Mid Valley to hunt for bargain CNY clothes and she aimed to get her facial products. We waited for one damn hour for the “so said” 15 minutes per Rapid KL bus. I decided to drive to KTM station and park my car at the opposite shop lots. Then the KTM arrived later than schedule time while on our way back. It was really infuriating that these services do not deliver what they had promise. When will the Transport Ministry proof to us they can do a better job rather than just giving empty promises? I am RAGING here.

My Mood: [Rage]

My Song: [Linkin Park - Papercut]

The Case of Deceiving Makes Me Felt Bad

2006-12-27T00:37:00.000+08:00

I lied. It felt awful but that was because I did not want my family to be worried of me. Maybe some will feel it is still wrong for me to lie as my mum is very concern about my safety. I was given the choice to go back KL with a friend or with dad. I could not get a friend to accompany me back on 26th, so dad will be accompanying me back. I wanted to drive back alone but it is a big no no from my parents. So, I ended lying to them a friend would accompany me back. I did not want my dad to follow me because I do not feel it is necessary for him to travel to KL and then take a bus back.

I prepared sweets and songs to avoid falling asleep. An hour after driving, at the highway opposite direction, I noticed a car headlights blinking. This is the signal to inform people there are police up front. So, I make sure my speedometer was not over 120kph. Many cars were blocked by the police before reaching the Tapah R&R.

The whole journey was alright except when I saw an awful accident on the other side of the road after a long distance from the R&R, where a man was lying on the floor motionless with blood on him. I hope he is alright…

Still I felt bad for lying and I thank GOD for letting me having a safe journey back KL. AMITBHA…

My Mood: [Aweful]
My Song: [The Corrs - What Can I Do]

The Case of a Minute before 25th Dec

2006-12-26T00:15:00.000+08:00

Out with a friend but we did not know where to go. All the cafés and fast food at prime locations were already pack with people. I grumbled saying I do not want to go such places because I hate to go places that packed with people.

Finally we came to a rather “deserted” café aka Rest Café and I had my first alcohol drink in 2006. Then I was 10% drunk and after 12.30am we joined another bunch of friends’ barbequing till 3am. That was how I had my Christmas.

My Mood: [Headache]
My Song: [none]

The Case of First Treat by Bro

2006-12-25T21:09:00.000+08:00

[The settings in the room]

As I thought I was going to spend my Christmas at home, my sweet little bro had persuaded mum and me to an exquisite tea house near Sri Rambai. He was willing to treat us dinner. The tea shop called “Cha Fang” literally meaning “Tea House” is located on the 1st floor of a shop house. Upon entering the door, on the right were tables and chairs made from wood and marble. It is where the lady owner is giving Chinese painting lessons during the day. The room was brightly light. A few artistically painted Chinese paintings that were hanging on the walls were for sale.

[The painting on ceiling - beautiful and special.]

On the left is the wooden floor made two steps higher than the marble floor. There were 6 short tables. We chose the table next to the window and we sat on the floor using the cushions provided. We were the only customers and it was only 8.30pm. I liked this place setting because the place was very quiet and creatively designed. It made me felt warm and calm to have my meal there. The restaurant caters only vegetarian food.

[Bro making tea]

We ordered Chinese tea, porridge, Tom Yum rice vermicelli, Vegetables with Rice, salad, milk tea and a glass of lemon with grape enzyme. All the foods were cooked at their right taste and the salad was nicely decorated with mixtures of vegetables colours. The enzyme drink is very special and taste a little bit like alcohol. Mum said it is good for health. This drink is a little pricey (RM 5, small glass) but that is because it is difficult to make, what more it is homemade.

The enjoyable small family dinner cost only RM 32.

My Mood: [Jolly)

My Song: [Shakira - Hips Don't Lie]

The Case of 2006 Christmas Eve Rants

2006-12-24T17:17:00.000+08:00

Christmas is suppose to be holly, merry and jolly day.

Besides the holliness, why is it I have never been able to feel its fun or exiciting-ness of Xmas? In fact I had lame experiences Christmas Days for a few consecutive years. However, I still do keep my hope in getting a meaningful and awesome Christmas Day one day in the future.

For today, maybe I will get myself a little drunk drinking Kampai and then be a couch potato and play PS2 Barnyard game while listening to the world outside counting 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1... MERRY CHIRSTMAS MALAYSIA!

My Mood: [Hollow]

My Song: [Here Comes Santa Claus]

The Case of Dinner in a Ship

2006-12-19T12:12:00.000+08:00

I had heard many people telling me about having a sumptuous meal in The Ship. It is a ship replica restaurant located in Batu Ferringhi and had been in business for a long time. Of course I would love to go there after hearing so many stories but with whom? The atmosphere in there is more suitable for couples or family celebrations. My family would not go this place because my mum and bro are vegetarian. Next choice is a partner. Hmm … Fine, I do not have a partner.

However, a close friend brought me there for dinner on Tuesday night. I never imagined that he would bring me there. About the restaurant's interior, it was only 60% up to my expectation. The walls had paintings and a few buoys hung to it. The waiters and waitress were neatly dressed like sailors. Their menus were well printed and clear. They served seafood and steak. Big fresh lobsters sure look yummy but pricey as well.

I had Crab Au Gratin meaning crab covered in cheese and made brown by heating in oven, a bake potato and a little vegetable. The food was so good that I had forgotten to take picture of it first before finishing it. Haha… I enjoyed the dinner very much thanks to my buddy. Then we had a long chat till past midnight before heading home.

A picture with the crew.

My Mood: [Awesome]
My Song: [Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You]

The Case of the Birth of My New Hand Phone

2006-12-16T12:09:00.000+08:00

It was rather odd not having a mobile but I was able to survive without it for more than 5 days. Haha… but finally my fingers started to feel awkward for not dialling numbers or typing SMS or receiving messages. I was also pondering if I should use my previous number or get a new one and what phone should I buy. Finally mum told me to buy it from my cousin sister.

So on Tuesday (12 Dec) morning, I headed to Kulim with bro. We stopped by at aunt’s house and then aunt showed me the way to sister’s shop. It is a big shop and had a variety of phones. The price she quoted to me was very reasonable to. With my budget and the specs I want, I bought Sony Ericson model Z530i. I like the phone’s style but could not help comparing its function with Nokia’s.

At the end of the day, I still need to thank my mum for sponsoring me a part of the phone’s money. Oh ya, I had also decided to get a new number as well.

My Mood: [Thankful]
My Song: [Dido – Life for Rent]

The Case of Losing my Mobile in AIESEC Mid-National Convention (MNC)

2006-12-15T12:07:00.000+08:00

6th – 10th Dec were the days of discussions, planning, reviewing and re-strategizing our work in AIESEC of the past half term and the coming half term in the annual Mid-NATCON. I woke up late as I was really tired after the long drive last night but it was no excuse for turning up late and causing others to worry about me. What was worse was I got caught in the morning traffic jam at 8.15a.m. By the time I reached USM was 9am. Sigh… I felt terrible and sorry for giving trouble to the Organizing Committee (OC) and my friends.

The first day was horrible for me because I could not pay full attention to what people said. During dinner, I was completely weary and became very careless by leaving my 6260 on the table. I only remembered it when I was about to get on the bus. Needless to say, it was already stolen by God knows who. My friends tried to cheer me up, and Cafrey made a stupid joke for trying to cheer me up. I did not find it funny but I understand his good intention. I was not really upset about the lost phone but more on my contact list. Still it was a lost of wealth as I have to spend money to get a new one. Sigh… I was really careless but who am I to blame but myself and the freak who took my phone.

The rest of the days in MNC, I had fun and boosted my spirit in AIESEC a little. Although it was inevitable that there were also dull sessions that I dozed off but I truly thank the facilitators for putting up their efforts in making up the sessions for us. The best thing of these five days was to see the high enthusiasm in the juniors and some of them were really good in cracking jokes. I was truly proud of UPM juniors, who lived with the AIESEC value that is enjoying participation, because their participation and bonding among them was good too. The tees by UTM and NLDS are pretty so I bought them and a cap plus collar pin by the Member’s Committee.

The hostel room in USM was comfortable and my roommate was Sin Mei. The downside was female delegates’ hostel was on the top of the hill. Just like the Rapunzel’s castle. That was our worst nightmare because we were so worn off by the end of each day where we had to spend 20 minutes walking back from the seminar halls plus the 7 minutes up the hill was almost unbearable. However, the best thing for Sin Mei and I was we had the luxury of two bathrooms and two toilets just for us because we were the only delegates staying at that particular corner. No queuing or waiting for our turns to use those facilities.

I broke my record of not getting any sleep for more than 24 hours. We had sharing session on the final night till 4am. Then William, Neo, Sam, Sin Mei, Edwin Ho and me went back late because they had to clear the rubbish. By the time we reached the hostel it was already 5.30am. We bathed and pack our stuffs into my car. The day end at about 5pm.

Anyhow, the last day of MNC was very much anticipated by me because I missed mum and home so much that I could not wait to get home. But then again I know I am going to miss the AIESECers around me that whole week.

My Mood: [Drowsy]
My song: [Daniel Powter – Bad Day]

The Case of President’s Cake

2006-12-15T11:59:00.000+08:00

"EhmEhm....As a token of appreciation to my VPs and directors hard work for the first half term, I had bought this cake for you guys", said Edwin. (not the exact pharse of what he said)

Well, chocolate is my best food and eating with friends were really enjoyable.
Thank you Edwin and we will continue to strive for excellence for AIESEC UPM in the coming half term!

The yummy choc cake~ (forgotten the name)
The Executive Board aka EB

My Mood: [Drooling]
My Song: [Hinder - Lips of An Angel]

The Case of the Experienced as Facilitator

2006-12-15T11:14:00.000+08:00

3rd – 5th Dec was a fantastic 3 days that I had with my friends and juniors in the pre NLDS camp. It was a whole different experience from my experience last year as a junior. I was assigned to facilitate one group with Vincent. All facilitators must team up to help each others events to ensure the events ran smoothly. We were needed to do preparation ahead of time. I was assigned to talk about branding on the first night. It was a serious session so it would be boring. I had to come up with the idea of how to make the talk interesting so I thought of Q&A session and brought gifts. Haha… I should be satisfied that there were a small number that pay attention to me as it still ended up as boring. It was my first experience to give such a long talk, (around 30mins) and I never imagined that giving talk was actually so tiring and exhausting.

Marketing simulation session were the best session for me. It was because we as the seniors are able to test the juniors marketing skills. We had to guide them first and then through the simulations we evaluate how their performance was and gave them guidance. Some was very well prepared while some were very nervous as if they were really meeting the CEOs. Through this simulation I recalled my last year simulation with Sze Wan and I was also very nervous at that time! Some juniors do look highly upon the seniors and they show respect to us. The juniors were very well behaved and most of them had high enthusiasm in learning and extending networks in the camp.

I drove to Penang with Neo and William on the 5th at 3.30pm stopping at Tapah R&R for dinner. It was a tiring journey but on the other hand I had good companion. William and Neo took turns to sleep because they had to keep talking to me. William was rather worried I might doze off while driving. Haha… I slept in aunt’s house in Dato’ Keramat because I had to rush to USM before 9am the next day.
Say cheese~ the delegates having fun in one of the station games
Everyone listening attentively to Michelle on something about culture shock and respecting cultures
Was Kunesh making pancake with her face???!!

My mood: [Exhausted]
My Song: [none]

The Case of Facilitator Wannabe

2006-12-03T07:32:00.000+08:00

Today will be the day of me being a facilitator for the first time. I hope I will not bore the group under my facilitating and they will have much fun as well. Not only that, I have to do something that I always fear that is public speaking. I am going to talk about AIESEC Branding and my knowledge in it is still shallow. What is worse is I always do not feel the pressure of doing this until the very last minute.
The presentation I prepared is just Power Point and I must try not to do Power Point karaoke, else it will definitely bore the delegates. Michelle told me to do my best in making it more interesting as there are 36 slides to talk about. Some I have to go in details while others are just examples. I had included some questions in the middle of the session and at the end to interact with the delegates.
Finally, 8 more days to go and I will be able to see mum. It has been so long I never see her. I sure miss my family. Woah, 8am~ have to bathe and get ready to K6. AIESEC NATCON 2006 here I come!

The Case of Appreciating River, Jungle, Mangrove, Sea and Hills

2006-11-29T00:05:00.000+08:00

25/11 Saturday
0815 Check out and starts the winding 1 ½ hours ride down hill. The ride made most us felt nausea and headache. So we had an hour stop in Tapah R&R before we move on back to Serdang.
1400 Thanks to the MAHA Exhibition in UPM, there was a bad traffic jam. A 15mins way back our home turned into an hour.

This is my first time going for such a long trip where the hills, gardens, forest, river, water, cave, sea, food, shopping and culture were all packaged in it. It was more like an eco tourism, and everyday I was promised with a new insight.
Anyway, that was the end of our trip and I had a blast of time with this bunch of friends. I am closer to them now and we know each other better through this 7 days trip. I learnt a lot of things through this experience and I am very glad that I did not give up joining this trip. It is something I cherish forever and an experience I can never forget.

My Mood: [Thankful]
My Song: [Andy Lau - Ai Ni Yi Wan Nian]

The Case of Touring Farms, Buying Fresh Vege

2006-11-28T23:40:00.000+08:00

24/11 Friday
0845 “Mak Yi Mai” @ Oat with Barley was my breakfast. It is served hot and not too sweet.
0900 The tour around Cameron famous farms and markets began. Tea farm > Bee Farm > Strawberry farm > Market> Rose Farm (did not enter because it does not look attractive and requires RM4)
I bought 4 key chains with names written on it, 2 fresh and 2 dried strawberries (really fresh and good!), 3 sweet juicy big yummy corn, cherry tomatoes, vegetables.

A huge tea farm.

The tempatation of big sweet juicy strawberries.

A bee house in the bee farm.

1300 We had our lunch in a restaurant in Brinchang. It is much more expensive than the restaurant in Tanah Rata and not as good as May Flower Restaurant.

1330 Agro Tourism Farm has a lot of beautiful flowers and hydroponics vegetables. There are strawberries.

Mini cactuses in rainbow colours.

1630 Back in dorm to sleep and rest
2000 The weather was so chilling but I did not have my jacket with me so I had to bear with wind and coldness. I guess that it was about 17 celcius. We love May Flower Restaurant food so much we decided to have our last dinner in Cameron. We even “kam pai” using tea! Haha..Cheers to my friends for being there!
2055 It was drizzling so only Edwin, Amber and I went to Brinchang to buy some fresh vegetables. I bought 3 packets of mushrooms for a very low price. The trader is very honest and negotiable. I like the honest uncle way of trading. Amber bought loads of vegetables for Edwin and her family.
2140 Back in dormitory and played PC game and cards before having sweet dreams.

My Mood: [Happy]
My Song: [Atomic Kittens - Tide is High]

The Case of Piping Hot Steamboat

2006-11-28T23:01:00.000+08:00

23/11 Thursday
0845 We left the place as soon as we can and headed to our final destination, Cameron Highland.
0945 Stopped at the Sg. Perak R&R for breakfast.
1300 We reached Tanah Rata, one of the towns in Cameron and stayed in BARRÉ I.J. Centre. The seven of us slept in a 20 people dorm and the centre has a 12am curfew too but we do not have a problem with that because there was not much activity for us at midnight.
1430 The Orang Asli Village was quite special to me. The houses are built on the slope and the sewage system is not proper but the place is not very dirty. There was a 11 year-old playing golf too on the hill, our guess is that he must be working as a caddy in the nearby golf course. He did look like professional player! Haha…
There was not much for us to do because it was going to be 5pm and most of the farms were going to close. So we went back dorm and took a rest.
1930 We rode taxi to Brinchang, a town livelier than Tanah Rata. There is a night market selling fresh Cameron vegetables and strawberries, big juicy sweet corn and fried snacks. The sweet potatoes tasted good, fried prawns, mushrooms and vegetables.
The flower bud (left) is fried with flour and it tastes like asparagus. It is expensive because of the hard work to pluck it and it is a seasonal plant. Besides it can only be planted in Cameron.

2030 We were back in Tanah Rata and had our steamboat in May Flower Restaurant. The serving is very good with fish, chicken, prawn, jelly fish and many more and loads of vege! It cost us only RM 13.70 per person! This is the best steamboat ever I had with my friends in a cold weather.

2230 I captivated one best moment where all of us happily walked back to the dorm, talking, laughing and we saw a sky full of stars. One of them said it was too bad that we do not have a camera to capture the stars. Amber replied our eyes are the best camera! How true…
2300 In the dorm, we played a long forgotten game that I once played in primary school. It is where you draw your palm and write 5 types of list about your future husband and life. The result was really funny.

My Mood: [Crazy]
My Song: [Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous]

The Case of Hill, Forest, and Sea in Penang

2006-11-28T16:21:00.000+08:00

21/11 Tuesday
0820 Egg Tosai and Milo ‘o’ for breakfast in Subaidah Mamak Restaurant

1030 A journey of winding road up hill to Balik Pulau, the orchard land in Penang Island then passing through Teluk Bahang Reservoir and finally reaching Penang National Park/ Pantai Kerachut using a 15 mins boat ride. It was like visiting an unexplored, unpolluted or rather the virgin part of Penang. There is a sea turtle preserve site too.

Through this trip I saw many sides of Penang, the people, the heritage, the culture, the nature, the history… Penang is just so amazing and I love this place, my home.

1300 A short visit to the Forest Recreation Park. The museum in the park exhibits local crafts, history of forestry in Malaysia, local animals, etc.
(left) A sign in the park literally translated as:
"Cleanliness comes first...
...throw away lah! Because I'm stupid, I throw rubbish everywhere.God sees what you are doing."

1500 One BIG question is we do not understand why we need to visit Botanical Garden insisted by our lecturers. We know it is a garden with loads of monkeys and beautiful as well. But we had had enough of greenery! Besides, this place is so common and nothing eye-catching. A few of us bought had ice-cream with bread as our lunch.
1600 There were so many people at the Ferringhi Beach! Along the beach there was so much “white see through oval like shape living thing”; a little smaller than the size of our thumb. We believe it is the eggs of the jelly fish. The beach water is dirty too. Many people were playing the water sports like water skiing, banana boat, etc.
1900 A walk at the night market along the road side in Ferringhi. There are clothes, souvenirs like key chain, bookmark, wallet, lighter, etc.
2020 Puva joined the lecturers to some other place while the rest of us went got the driver to take us to Penang Road! I contacted Louise (my cousin sister) to fetch us home at 11pm because the drivers are tired and could not afford to wait for us. All of us were happily tucking in Hokkien Mee, Cuttle fish, Chee Cheong Fun, tong shui, etc.
2220 We decided take a stroll before Louise come. As we stroll further, I decided to call Louise but my phone batt was flat. So I decided to walk them to aunt’s house which was about 1.8km away.
2310 Louise was not home but luckily uncle was home. He has a van which is much more convenient for us because Louise has a car only. So he and aunt drove us back to USM.

My Mood: [Amaze]
My Song: [Pussy Cat Dolls - Sway]

The Case of Penang the Pearl of the Orient

2006-11-28T15:33:00.000+08:00

20/11 Monday
0830 Had a roti canai (RM0.60) before heading to Alor Setar to pick up Pn. Siti’s family.
1130 We all reached USM and checked in. Pn. Siti did not join us in our Penang tour.
1330 The 8 of us had Penang Char Koay Teow(RM3) at a coffee shop hawker stall in Pulau Tikus. Some of them had their first Penang Indian Pasembur (RM3) and all of them love it.
1400 – 1540 I took them to the famous Sleeping Buddha and Burmese Temple. There were many foreign tour groups visiting too.
1600 Padang Kota Lama/ Fort Cornwallis. We did not enter because of the RM3 entrance fees.
We walk around the fort and took pictures of the clock tower.
1745 Dr. Sridar and Prof. Ahmad Shuib met up with us. We all walked to Komtar passing through Convent Light Street, a historical building and school, and a few heritage buildings. Prof. Ahmad treat all of us Chendol that is very delicious! Not to sweet and the kidney beans are just nice. Yummy~ it was also frequented by Phua Chu Kang aka Gurmit Singh.

Komtar is in a sad dilapidating state. The state govt. should improve the condition of this significant building because it is in a strategic location and it is the icon of the state as well! Renovation and maintenance are much needed for this poor building.

1905 I had my first trishaw ride! It was really enjoyable and I was able to see my surroundings at a different point of view through this transport. The uncles all aging 50 above are really energetic and they cycle really fast despite there were 2 people in each trishaw. (left - taken when the trishaw is cycling against the traffic.)
1945 The bus took us to Gurney Drive. At Gurney Plaza I greeted 2nd Aunty who is working there. I was so happy to see her. After buying water and some junk food, we could not have our dinner at the hawker stalls because of the heavy rain. So we ended up eating in the food court which was a big disappointment to my friends as they looked forward to taste Penang famous delicacy.
2130 Back to USM, clean up and dream…

My Mood: [Loving]
My Song: [T.A.T.U - All The Things She Said]

The Case of to Charcoal Creation

2006-11-27T17:15:00.000+08:00

22/11 Wednesday
0900 Left Penang.
1000 Stop at R&R to take our breakfast.
1130 Stop at Taiping for lunch. Dr. Sridar said “Bat Kut Teh” is famous in Perak but we could not find any at the place we stopped. So I ended up having “Wanton Mee” that is no good. However there is a stall selling “nyonya kueh” and they are delectable. At last I manage to get my packet of “kopi o”, the only brand that I like, from the supermarket we went. I could not find it in all the gigantic marts in KL.
1400 We reached Sepetang, a rural area that has a Mangrove State Park. The chalet can fit six of us girls and the view is pretty good but there are tonnes of mosquitoes. After the briefing about the mangrove from the officer in charged, we were taken to a charcoal factory (picture).

I learnt that:
1) This small little thing that sacrifice itself for out BBQ and cooking actually needs so many hard work!
2) Mangrove trees are chopped > shipped by the “tongkang” to the factories > the logs’ skin peeled off (we saw a 60 years old peeling the skin professionally and fast; each he peels only gets RM0.15!!!) > the hemisfera ovens are build with clays and bricks by the experts(picture) > the burning of the logs begin > the fire has to be just nice and on time to make sure the charcoal will turn into good quality ones (I am not sure how many days are needed) > let the coals cool down > packed.

3) Every single work is done manually. (I was truly astonished to see all the work needed to produce this humble coal.)
4) The grade “A” coal is exported to Japan and they have the technology to turn the coal into facial wash, lotion, etc.

1830 A horrific, appalling, dreadful small coffee shop near the state park.
It is full of flies and the floor is dirty with cigarettes and stains. My friends and the lecturers ordered the so called famous food (introduced by the lady/ waitress) “Bihun Udang Tomato Sup”. In a small village and she charged RM5 per plate for that tasteless food! Obviously she was taking advantage from us being the visitors there. The kitchen had mouse and cockroaches too! Disgusted by the cleanliness, I just had a cup of hot Milo. It makes me wonder why people can still eat there upon seeing the condition of this shop and what is the State Health Department doing? Waiting for complains of food poisoning from the customers before doing a check up? Where the regular check is up needed? Duh…
1730 Bathing in the bathroom provided by the park was appalling and my worst nightmare in a bathroom. There are 6 bathrooms but 3 of the showers are broken, all of the bathrooms are clogged and it is full of cobwebs and mosquitoes. Eww… I felt like puking just at the thought of it. All of us took less than 3 minutes to shower, a breaking record of showering for us girls.
1800 After going through all the unimaginable dinner and bathing, it is a huge disappointment for me that we could not take the boat into the mangrove because of the downpour. We wanted to see the famous fire flies that blink in sync, a creation of Mother Nature Xmas tree. Hence, all of us stayed in chalet watching “Flushed Away” using Mei Fung’s laptop.

My Mood: [Cool]

My Song: [Spice Girls - 2 become 1]

The Case of Adventure Caving Was Thrilling and the Battle of Leeches!

2006-11-27T12:00:00.000+08:00

19/11 Sunday
0800 Started our journey of the day to Perlis State Park located along the western border of Perlis, where Peninsular Malaysia meets Thailand. I used to think Perlis has nothing for me to do or see but I was proven very wrong.

Along the way where we can see this exotic amazing scenery.

Ronn told us about

1) The difference between granite and limestone hill is the latter is not fully covered by trees or plants. We can see the surface of the stone like the ones along the PLUS highway in Ipoh.
2) Banjaran Nakawan/ Nakawan Range which has more than 100 limestone caves and extensive cave systems. It is also the longest range of limestone hills in the country and has existed for 500million years. Cool eh? And it has semi deciduous forest!
3) Perlis has the only cave on earth with tin resources. It is near the Kaki Bukit town which was very famous and busy town because it was where the miners live. It is now a sleepy town. It must be awesome to promote this place because of its historical value and the only cave with tin mining activity! (We did not have the time to visit that place. Sigh…)
4) The southern part of Perlis is Kubang Pasu/ Mat Stone hill which is suitable for farming. The northern part has a thick evergreen forest.
5) We are thankful to the Denmark Govt. for helping our country in funding the Perlis State Park project. There is a trekking trail in the park name Prince of Denmark Trail (if I remember correctly the name) as a token of appreciation.

a limestone hill in front of the State Park Visitor Centre.

0930 Nobody is around the Visitor Centre to tell us more about the park so we headed to Wang Kelian.
1010 We do not need passport to cross the Thai-Malaysian border at the Sunday Market at Wang Kelian. Items sold by Malaysian and Thai traders include fresh fruits and cheap clothing. I bought a belt for RM5. We had rice vermicelli in chicken soup (RM2.50). It tasted good.

1130 A van took us to Thaleban National Park. We were greeted by the friendly officers. This park on the Thai side of the Malay Peninsula protects the unique geological and biological features of the Nakawan Range. There is accommodation at Thaleban, which is right down by the lakeshore and is very cheap. We entered a humble house on the lake which is visited by the King once a year or two. The wooden planks of the balcony are already dilapidating. One of the planks broke while I was trying to take picture and my right leg fell into a dilapidated plank! Luckily the water is way bottom so nothing happened to me except for a bruise on my left leg.

1300 Lunch in Sakai, a small restaurant in the park. The food was good and their kitchen is very clean. I hardly see any flies or disgusting pests. The whole visit here with the lunch cost RM32 each.

1445 We headed back to Malaysia and I bought the Koala Bear choc biscuit and a can of Thai Coke (RM8/ RM 1.50).
1420 We had to walk 2.2km into the jungle to get to the Wang Burma Cave. (It is a cave discovered by the Burmese traders and Wang means surrounded by the range) We had to stop in a rest house for 20 minutes because of the heavy rain. Then we began hiking the trail up the hill which has many steps and my heart was pumping fast with heavy breathes because I stopped exercising for quite some time already. Then we took 3mins to get rid of the leeches sticking at our shoe and sucking our blood from our leg. It is my first encounter with leeches and leech is ewwie…

1550 We entered the cave which was very huge and dry inside. Torch lights was a must to light our ways. Stalactites, stalagmites, scallops (sea formation) and so on were something I learnt in lower secondary. Now I got to see these beautiful works of nature before my eyes. There were a few huge toads and we saw a long snake skin on top of us.
1617 Ronn created a fantastic experience for us where we sat in the cave with the lights off. It was total dark. I tried to see my hand but nothing. Only total blindness. Ronn asked what we were thinking while the lights were off. Most of them said they appreciate their eyes for being able to see. As for me, I think that the cave is a good place to meditate because it is really a calming and amazing place.

Then we began our journey into the wet cave. Ronn told us to be prepared to swim and slide down a 30meter high slope. We were a little shocked to hear that we were going to do those stunts but we never thought of retreating. I was the first the slid down and it was only 2meter high! We crawled in the water and walk in the water. It was scary and a little challenging for rookies like us. There were rocks in the water but we could not see inside the murky water. However there was no swimming as being told! Then while crawling I felt something sticky on my finger. Oh my GOD! It is the leech! It took me a while to get rid of the gooey creature.

Out of expectation Ronn challenged us asking if the exit in front us was the correct way or not, we could not be sure because we never did the swimming he said. However, Amber took the lead and we were out!
Ronn had given us a great feeling of excitement although the things he said never happened. He is a fantastic and responsible tour guide.

1700 We got out of the cave and trekked back to the Visitor Centre. We took a bath and most of my friends got 3-6 leeches and Edwin got the most! I found only one sucking happily under my socks. Once the soap got it, it begin to “puke” out blood and by the time I finish washing, it died. Does this mean that the chemical in the shampoo and bathing foam are high in toxic? Hmm…

Tasik Timah Tasuh a lake for the migratory birds to stop by.

2000 We requested Ronn to bring us to a good seafood restaurant and he brought us to Hai Tien Restaurant, Kuala Perlis. It is where people took the ferry to Langkawi. The Black Pepper Crab and Thai Style Fish are really good but yesterday my friend told me their services are bad. The workers services and attitude are bad because of they have a good business.
2120 The day ends when the tired sounding snoring began.

My Mood: [Serene]
My Song: [Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah]

The Case of A Big Bus With 8 Students

2006-11-26T01:04:00.000+08:00

I believe that most of us should have had the experience of travelling in a large group through school trips. Last week, I took a trip to the northern region and west coast of Malaysia organized by my course mates and me for our Tourism course. However, what I want to ask is have you ever tried travelling in a 44 seats bus but with only 8 students and a lecturer? Yup, I had the chance to experience this last week and it was fantastic! It was not the case of poor management by us but rather promises made by people who never kept them. Anyhow, thanks to those giving up this trip; I had the opportunity to experienced this wonderful trip.
My course mates who joined this trip were Amber, Yih Wei, Mei Fung, Ma Leh, Fong Kun, and Puva. Another person is Amber’s boyfriend, Edwin. We had the whole bus to ourselves going where we want, doing what we like and enjoying ourselves most of the time.
Friday 17/11
2230 We started our 8 ½ hours journey to our first destination, Perlis.

0700 Checked in our rooms in a house-turn-lodge (RM60 per room with air condition, TV, bathroom) I would say it is a comfortable bedroom. 3 person per room.
1920 Met up with Aldrich and Ronn, our travel guide; and went to Snake and Reptile Ground in Batu Pahat.
I learnt that:
1) It used to be a research institute of snakes and venoms. We manage to produce our own venoms now so that we manage to avoid buying from Thailand.
2) Common cobra is black and does not cause instant death. King cobra bite is fatal and it attacks our head.
3) To differentiate poisonous and non-poisonous snake is by identifying the shape of the snake where the former has triangle shape and the latter has oval shape.
4) Rattle snake is a noisy snake.

1105 A visit to Herb Garden made me realised that I had disregarded many useful and common plants that actually have loads of benefits for us.
1300 Lunch at Pokok Sawa, a famous Malay restaurant among the folks there. It serves typical Malay food; I do not really enjoy the food and a little pricey. (Rice + Cat fish + water spinach+"ulam"+kerabu+Sprite =RM 7.10)
1400 Spent RM 6.10 getting water and sweets in a mini market in Kangar, a really small town
1530 Back in room
1930 We walked 1.5 km to night market. I had a plate of Indian Fried Noodles for RM 2 and it was delicious. RM0.80 for a drink. Rm0.90 for 3 “ban chang kueh” (thick pancake like with nuts and sugar in between) All this price is hard to get nowadays!

My friends bought corn from this seller who patiently buttered the corn and spreading the salt evenly. We are amazed that he is not like one of the traders in the city or urban area who simply smear the corn with the condiments within seconds. It cost only RM1 and he dedicates himself in doing his job seriously.

2130 We headed back with full bellies and played cards before dozing off.

My Mood: [enjoying]
My Song: [none]

The Case of the Last Exam Feelings

2006-11-15T19:53:00.000+08:00

The fact that we as students should be over the moon because it is the very final of the final exams is not true in my case this semester. This last exam of mine was the Japanese paper which is my weakest subject. I never have an easy time memorizing this language. It is a definitely terrible language for me to learn but what can I do besides continuing what I chose at the very first place.

I was not overwhelmed at all after my test was over at 6.45pm. Maybe it is because I know I have to retake this course. I had done terribly and, definitely, I need to improve my grade in this. It is always about the grade in the test, what else? Sigh... That will make my next semester a tough one.

Even weirder is that I had no relieve feelings or happiness, which is something that I thought I would have after the paper was done (regardless of how good or bad I had done). My guess is that I am already numb by all the exams that we have to take all year long. No excitement, nervousness, breakdown, etc. Still, I had had a hell of semester and the only thing that I am thankful is that it is finally over with the end of this paper.

*Amitabha*

My mood: [numb]
My Song: [Counting Crows - Big Yellow Taxi]

The Case Of Friends Are Wanted

2006-11-12T02:55:00.000+08:00

[Case Date: 10 Nov 2006]
Let’s see, who can I call to hang out with me? Kenix? Nope, she is working. Staying a night at her place, I could not because there would be a meeting the next day at noon and I hate rushing. Next would be Kit, my closest housemate. Why she was not home yet? It’s already 6 p.m, her exam must be over by now. Hmm… sms to her but did not reply. Next, in mind was my room mate, Lian Peang. Definitely impossible, she was in library, God knows when she would be back and knowing her behaviour, she would not want to hang out as she wants to study all day. Darn it, one after another that I could think of just could not spend time with me! I was totally devastated. I NeEd a friend, I want to talk, I want to laugh, I want to be around someone. Sigh, fine I told myself. My last resort would be watching a comedy from my laptop, laughing alone. How pathetic.

Then right at the time I felt so blue, Patrick called! Thank goodness. So, there’s still some one there! Next, I was in Puchong and then being driven to Segambut to have dinner with his buddies at 8.30pm. His friends are friendly, comical, and warm. They had been friends for 20 years! In my case, the longest friends of mine, whom I still keep in touch often, are 10 to 12 years. Anyway, listening to them talking about their past mischievous deeds, catching up with each others well being and poking fun at each other were really amusing. I was comfortable being with them as I was not being made left out of what they were chatting. Besides that, it makes me reflected back of the same situation I used to have with my buddies where everyone hangs out and yak whole night long. But it was also the case where everyone was still single and available for friends too.

After dinner we went to Boon’s house. Max was playing with the hamsters and we were watching TV. The hamsters are so small and very adorable! There were 6 of them and the way they cuddled up to sleep looked so cute! We reached Puchong at 11.30pm and by the time I drove home was nearly 12am. I kept on yawning while I was driving back but I appreciate the evening I just had back then. It was an enjoyable evening that was something I least expected.

Cheers to Patrick for bringing joy to me!

My Mood: [Appreciate]
My Song: [Don't Want You Back - BSB]

The Case of Rachel's A - Z

2006-11-11T09:55:00.000+08:00

A - AVAILABLE: [Yup, and definitely SINGLE ;>]
B - BEST FRIEND: [hmm...you, u and you there.]
C - CRUSH: [Now? Nope...]
D - DOG'S NAME: [What Dog?]
E - EASIEST PERSON TO TALK TO: [Buddies]
F - FAVORITE BAND(s): [Savage Garden]
G -GUMMY BEARS OR GUMMY WORMS: [Bears]
H - HOMETOWN: [Bukit Mertajam, Penang]
I - INSTRUMENT: [Can't play any]
J - JUGGLE: [Can try! :D]
K- KISSED SOMEONE: [Definitely]
L - LONGEST CAR RIDE: [From Penang to Serdang]
M - MILK FLAVOR: [C.h.o.c.o.l.a.t.e~~mmm]
N - NUMBER OF SIBLINGS: [1]
O - ONE WISH: [One love]
P - PERSON WHO CALLED ME LAST: [Mum]
Q - FAVORITE QUOTE: [You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. - Robin Williams]
R - REASON TO SMILE: [Kids, sweet people]
S - SONG YOU LAST HEARD: [Jem - Maybe I'm Amazed]
T- TIME YOU WOKE : [Today> 4 am]
U - UNKNOWN FACT ABOUT ME: [shh~A secret make's a woman woman]
V - VEGETABLE YOU HATE: [Petai, Bittergourd]
W - WORST HABIT: [Losing Focus]
X - X-RAYS YOU'VE HAD: [Lung]
Y - YUMMY FOOD: [Sushi, Pizza, Seafood]
Z - ZODIAC SIGN: [Taurus]

My Mood: energize
My Music: [Make Me Laugh]

The Case of the Rest Room

2006-11-10T13:18:00.000+08:00

"Keep on writing, keep on writing. Keep on thinking, keep on pouring the IDEAs...

Hang on, just a few more words." I had to hang in there, forcing my mind to focus on the questions of the essays and then figure out the correct answers. It was already tough for me to guess the answers for the test what more when my bladder was screaming for attention. So, my mind had to be torn apart where one had to control my bladder and the other trying hard to do the test.

The picture of the toilet that kept on flashing in my mind was distracting me from forming the sentences. Next, the siren was on, alerting me the "dam" was reaching its limit. Finishing off with the last word and the punctuation mark. Grabbing my things, I scurried to the rest room. Phew... No one was using the loo which might further my torment.

Hence, on this fateful day, I learnt an important lesson. Do not drink excessively before the tests. The torment was way too awful to be go through again. Toilet is indeed a good place of resting when we are in the time of "need". Thank you, John.

The Case of Naming Marimari Marimo (マリマリマリモ)

2006-11-07T21:01:00.000+08:00

[I display it on my desk]
[Birth Cert of Hiroshikun]

マリマリマリモ is the very first unique, special and meaningful belated birthday gift from Kenix. The birthdate of my マリモ was 20th June 2006, where Kenix and I met up with a young lady in Sunway Pyramid. I saw Kenix gave her money and the lady passed her a small bag of things. I never asked and she never mentioned to me that she was actually buying something.

Then, while we were in Genki Sushi, she asked some drinking water from me. I was puzzled. She explained that she need the water to fill into a small round bottle and put in a マリモ for me to take home. Upon seeing the smaller than "guli" bigger than green pea thing, I was totally puzzled and asking her what the heck is it?!

So, she explained what she had actually bought just now. "Marimo is a spherical-shaped algae found in some lakes of Japan, Iceland and Estonia. In Japan, they are a protected species. Legend has it that Marimo can bring love and happiness to human being. Marimo is regarded the best gift in special occasions and festive seasons for the Japanese." She saw this online and thought that it would be a great gift for me too. It's so sweet! I didn't know what to say to her besides thank you~. It's a very generous gift from her which will brings me love and happiness but most importantly my buddy had showed me how important is our friendship. (Thanks dude)

マリモ is also considered a pet with extremely simple rules taking care of it according to Kenix.

1. Buy mineral water for it (a 500ml can last for months)

2. Bathe it under cold tap water (beware of washing it away)

3. (Only once)Use boiled water to wash stones or whatever that is going to be kept

together with it (to kill germs)
4. keep the bottle overnight in fridge once a week, massage it once or twice a week

5. recommended to change with mineral water once a week (it needs mineral to grow)
6. keep it in a container with a lid to avoid contamination, butt leave it open once in a while

(it needs to breathe)

It grows 5mm each year if you take well care of it.A 3cm diameter マリモ usually needs 20years to grow to its size.

After taking care of it so long, I only manage to find a suitable name for it today. I'm naming it Hiroshikun! It's a boy's name and it means generous because it's a generous gift from my buddy and it will generously brings love and happiness for me. あなたのおなまえは ひろし君です。

The Case of Tagging Friends

2006-11-07T03:20:00.000+08:00

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Name thirteen classmates/friends who come straight to your mind.
(Don't cheat by reading the questions underneath first.)

2. Answer all the questions.

3. Afterwards, tag six people to do the same.

CLASSMATES/FRIENDS
Start the naming:
1. Chiew Kit
2. Kenix
3. William
4. Shuw Huey
5. Patrick
6. Sin Mei
7. Neo
8. Cafrey
9. Louise
10. Chuin Yee
11. Kean Boon
12. Yuh Cen
13. Lian Peang

QUESTIONS

1. How did you meet 10?
I met him when I went to learn Tae Kwon Do. He was one of the instructors there.

2. What would you do if you had never met 1?
My life would be terrible in UPM or should I say living in Serdang because she the only person here I can pour my heart to. She is wise, patient, and friendly. She always gives me useful advice and reminds me things that I should do, gives moral support and share her time with me. I would like to say thank you to her for being my housemate and buddy.

3. What would you do if 6 and 2 dated?
Nope. I don’t see that happening. Both are not (and will not) interested of the same sex. They also hardly know each other.

4. Have you seen 4 cry?
Yes. She was (and still is) a very close friend to me in Lower Six. I don’t remember why or when did she cry but rarely I’ll see her crying. She is a happy go lucky person and I miss her a lot.

5. Do you think 10 is cute?
Hmm… No.

6. How did you get to know 8?
HAHA…I know him through the HIV+ /AIDS Awareness Project early this year! Woah… It’s just this year huh? But we click pretty well and he is a really nice, cool, helpful, funny, wise and smart guy! (Yupe, he is taken) :p

7. Would you ever go on a date with number 12?
Ahaha…my childhood friend?!?! Even if I ever be a homosexual, nope, not my type. Sorry buddy! :p Haha… we should just be sisters.

8. What's 7's favourite colour?
No idea bout this. I am just guessing it’s blue. I remember seeing him wearing blue jerseys most of the time. (Am I right Mei bout the colour?)

9. What would you do if 6 confessed he/she loves you?
Don't think so. She is taken by the number after her.

10. State a fact about 9.
The fact about 9 is she is my cousin sister who is a pretty and beautiful girl with a warm heart. She is helpful and cares deeply of her family well being. She handles her emotion very well. She is good in dressing up too. She… oops..just A FACT needed.

11. Who is 4 going out with?
She is going out with Mr Chin. A guy I don’t know really well and I had forgotten his name. Anyway, I believe she really likes him as they have been together for quite some time.

12. Who is number 5 to you?
Number 5 is my friend whom I get to know last year. I learnt a lot from him and we hang out quite often lately.

13. Would you ever live with 13?
She is my current room mate! Haha…

14. Is 2 single?
Yup, she is. She is my childhood friend that shares lots of interest and fun together! We had so much fun time growing up together! :D
Anybody wants to know her? She is cute gal! Kawaii desu ne!!

15. What do you think about 3?
Think that he’s a funny, crazy, whiz, serious, seriously nuts, friendly fella. He can make me laugh. He always has useful opinions for me. One that impresses me is that he is very creative! His personality is a down to earth guy but can be an insanely annoying at times that makes me want to bite him!!! (GRrr…)

16. What's the best thing about number 8?
He is a very patient and understanding fella!

17. What do you like about number 11?
I like her honesty, helpfulness and the time we had in Convent! :D

18. Favourite memory with 6?
The time we had in NATCON~~

THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE TAGGED BY ME
1 Kenix
2. Yuh Cen
3. Cafrey
4. Neo
5. Ie Ki
6. Jolly

The Case of Two Guys and A Gal

2006-11-04T16:39:00.000+08:00

Three AIESECer singles, William, Vincent and I had a mission to welcome the DT intern, Sivalni (sorry if I misspell) from India at KL Central on Friday, Nov 4th. After dinner at Ming Fa, it was only 8pm and estimating that the intern will reach at 11.30pm, we still had 3 ½ hours more to go. It’s because of miscommunication with the MC that causes the three of us to meet up so early. Nevertheless, it’s a good thing for me because I needed to be out of the house to fend off my swinging mood. The three of us decided to stroll in Mid Valley to kill time

Will and Vincent had the same chemistry with me that make me comfortable to be with them. We talked about plans to go conference, the upcoming holidays and the main topic was why are we [still] singles? Will said he has a target and is working on it, keeping his lips tight on who is the girl. Way to go Will, wish you luck! However, Mr. Will kept on trying to push me into the so-called Tsunami of Love as almost all the VPs were drowned by the “tide”. (It’s a case of I can’t find the right dude which is why I’m still swimming to catch the tide, Will). As for Vincent, he was rather quiet about himself in this topic. Is it because he is searching or doesn't want to search? hmm...

The three of us reached KL Sentral at about 10pm. We wondered around the arrival platform. Each time the Transit Train arrived, we were guessing which the intern is because we didn’t see his picture before. And the second mistake was we didn’t bring signboard with his name. There the one with orange shirt, nope…What about the one with laptop, nope…or could it be the man sitting there? I couldn’t keep my mouth from saying, “Oh my God! If it is true, that would be wonderful; he is one good looking handsome hunk!” William took the shot and went to ask the man if he is from @. SO, it’s not the case of too good to be true, he was not the guy we were looking for and besides he looked more like an Oriental man. Sigh…

Finally, Sivalni arrived in the last transit train. He seemed to be very energetic despite 8 hours of flight and he is very enthusiastic to do the project. We realized that using the public telephone to make international call is a BIG problem. Sivalni wanted to call his family but it is a big hassle to do that and it just couldn’t connect to the other line. Then there are phones which the outer part look fine but they are not working. It’s an embarrassment to the country for goodness sake. The basic communication facility is not even up to standard despite having skyscrapers everywhere. Sigh… I guess Sivalni will need to spend quite a lot to make the call home.

William cried that he was hungry, so I was forced to go “mamaking” with him after sending Vincent home. I saw Ralf there too but he doesn’t remember me. I was safely back home at 2.30am.