Life is a rollercoaster ride

2009-09-23T19:19:00.005+08:00

"I used to take bus sekolah to school when I was in primary school. The bus aunty has been driving the same 5551 bus for almost a decade yet it was still brand yellowish. The thick black smoke never fails to disappoint me. I think she sayang the bus like her own son. Sometimes I would sit in front beside her driving seat. Looking at those long gear and her gloves. Sometimes I would sit at the back with others. Worse when it comes to peak time. I would be squeezed like a sardine. If I’m lucky, I will share the maroon color seat with the other two school children. Well, it supposed to be a two-seater.

Catch the bus at 6.40am and reach school at 7, that was my daily routine from Monday till Friday. I was school prefect for two years. I regretted not wearing the blue uniform earlier. Hurry myself for morning assembly and I will start to move my mouth, “Negaraku..Tanah Tumpahnya DarahKu..Rakyat Hidup”. My class teacher will then taking out her yellow file and start ticking for attendance and she was my class teacher during my last year in the school. I still remember she taught us Bahasa Melayu.

Rather than just concentrating her dedication in the school, she took some of her personal time to offer us tuition. I took up Science. Science was never easy to me. Pemejalwapan, Kondensasi, Siratan Makanan, Rantai Makanan.

The school bell rings. And sometimes, the bell became a toy for the prefect in charge. Whether he wanted it a long ring or a short ring. Bus aunty was not around. I try to locate the bus with the number 5551 but I couldn’t find it. My tired looking class teacher came to me and she offered to send me back home. I declined at first. I rather walk home 20 minutes surviving on a RM20 Bata school shoe. She insisted it was the same road that passes by my house. In the end, I accepted her offer.

From that day onwards, it has become a routine. I enjoyed her ride back home. Her car was full with Memory Lane fragrance. I think it was from the small bag full of flowers. That was signature of her car. I wished I could drive her Kancil back. I could memorise when she starts to accelerate and changing the manual gear. There was a N sign with some digits. She used to told me, “Kereta tak boleh naik. Kena gena gear atas”. And I replied “Guna gear 3 atau 4, cikgu”.

It was a special day. I sat beside her during a class photoshoot. Never came across of this for the past years. Maybe our batch was too budak baik on that particular year. I graduated from that school with 4A and 1C result. The culprit for the C was Science. Maybe it was fate.

One year past. A friend of mine whom enter the same secondary school came to me and told me. She apparently suffers some kind of disease. And that time all I knew was demam and pening kepala. I told my mum that I wanted to go to her house and pray for her. My mum declined. My mum told me that I was having exam at that time and she doesn’t want these to affect my studies. Down and sad. I couldn’t see her for the last time.

I miss the time when she drives me back home. I miss the time when I cakap kosong with her. My bahasa was more fluent. I spoke bahasa all the time in school. She WAS my best teacher that I ever had. I felt she was my second guardian."

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Cik Rosliani.

2009-09-01T17:28:00.003+08:00

Torture. That was the word to best describe for the past two weeks. Looking at your friends completed writing for the final exams yet myself still waiting for the FIRST paper is real torture! Plus it does feel like I’m in holiday week since I’m staying at home almost everyday in preparation for the exams. The common and over use word was STUDY. Woke up in the morning, study. After dinner, study. Past midnight, study. Exams are at least over for me. There’ll be no more exams to sit. No midterms. No quizzes. No passing my student ID to obtain a colourful sheet of exam token.

We always said that time do pass by fast. It was FAST! And this brings me back to a day in secondary school. It was that day that I obtained my SPM result.

My 30’s (I guess so) History teacher that taught me for almost three years strikes up a conversation with me,

(Her name was Ms Lee)

Ms Lee: So, Simon. Sekarang nak buat apa? Belajar apa?
Me: *casually without hesitation and confidently* A-Level. Lepas tu, study Biotechnology.
Ms Lee: Oooh. Ok.

Most of my school mates at that time went for Form 6. Form 6 was not in my frame of mind at that time. All I could relate Form 6 was hard and tough. Plus I’m not planning to enter public university after all. I met a secondary school of mine and he asked me “What are you studying now?” (Most common question when you met old friend isn’t it?). I replied to him A-Level. To his surprise, he told me that he expected me to enter Form 6 since I’m that type according to him. What type he meant? I’l let you decide lar k? (:

One and half year past for A-level. Another major decision to make, to choose my major degree. Biotechnology was my choice of option for my degree at that time. However, I was torn in between Pharmacy and Biotechnology. Pharmacy was popular at that time (two years back) and couple of my A-level mates went for it. My dad advised me to take up pharmacy for a better future purpose. Yet I’m insisting on Biotechnology. I declined Pharmacy because I was NOT that type. Not the type of clever and genius A-student, not the type that will face the books 24-7. I can’t. I will be a dead fish I was to do that.

Fast forward to my third year degree studies. 2007 and 2008, basically studies all the time. 2009 was more ‘busy’ as compared the year before. More activities that I joined in, more events that I’m involved in organising, trips that were unforgettable.

Well, it’s already September 09’!!

2009-08-07T12:01:00.005+08:00

Of Korean Food

I had Korean Food last couple weeks ago with my both sister at Mid Valley and Kyung Joo Korean Restaurant is located at 3rd floor (Cinema Floor), just beside Carl’s Junior if I’m not mistaken.

Clockwise from top left:
1. Appetizer: salty ikan bilis, black beans, kimchi, some preserved vege.
2. My sister recommend this to me, it’s like a mixed rice. Consists of chicken meat, egg, seaweed, mushroom, vege with some sauce. Tasty!
3. Hot and Spicy Kimchi with rice
4. BBQ chicken with BBQ sauce (Korean sauce, I guess) with rice.

“Korean Green Tea”. The colour looks like sugar cane drink.

All in all, had a satisfying lunch. (:

P/S: No more journals (for now), yet stuck with lecture notes (aka exam notes).

2009-07-30T18:08:00.002+08:00

Bitter Dissatisfaction

When people say “Like father like son”, I couldn’t agree more. When I was small, sitting at the back seat passenger, I told my dad “Pa, here is empty. No one is here”. Then, my dad said “Cannot la, here no line. Cannot park”. Then, I saw another slot. And he continue “Cannot, here’s double line, cannot park”.

Even when we are late, dad wouldn’t necessary park at any place. Double parking. No. Park at yellow line even though it’s empty. No. Parking at empty slot but no parking line. No. He always reminded me, what’s the point of illegal parking. In the end, you, yourself going to suffer for it. Clamping is one thing. Another one would be hurting your wallet. What’s the point of giving your hard-earned money to someone, this is not an art of donating money.

It HAD instilled on me. I’ve never illegal parking. I’ve never try it. I can’t see the point of myself ‘donating’ the money to them. I can use the money for a better cause. When the car was clamped, I was shocked. Absolutely. No doubt about it. And because I’ve never think that this could ever happen to me! Seeing us donating the money to them is indeed a bitter pill to swallow. I’m not sad. Yet I was disappointed WHY this could ever happened to me. It just left a mark on me, I still can’t get over to the fact that this had happened. It left me unsatisfied. Unsatisfied is THE word. In other words, it’s called Bitter Dissatisfaction.

In the end, who’s the one to blame? Why?

2009-07-10T00:27:00.001+08:00

It seems that I’ve been played by YOU a long time ago and now, it still. Why? Troubles, YOU gave me. In the end, should I just blame YOU? Is it YOUR fault?

2009-06-29T08:30:00.004+08:00

Tired was THE word. The word of exhaustion hasn’t come up to the equation. Tired of reading those concentrated words. Tired of going university life which is hectic.

I wish now I’m out of university (for a while at least!). Forward my time to sandy beaches. Lying on the white sand. Reading a book while listening to seawaves. Relaxing while looking at the sunset. Playing a game of beach football. Recalling and remembering my time in Sabah. I wished I could be there again. Yes, again. A place far away from KL.

June was A busy month. One hell of a week. A week of quiz, lab report, submission and rehearsal proposal presentation. Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines. Manage to squeeze in Transformers 2. It was AWESOME. Going to watch second (perhaps third time?) again.

Skytrex was FANTASTIC..!!! Finally, I have tried it!! I can’t believe myself doing flying fox and various challenges in the air (no la, jus above 50 meters above the ground. Flying fox was 100 meters above the ground ok!). A token of appreciation to May Szin
for helping us out. A BIG thank you. Sorry for all the trouble that I brought to you.

I'm here with the omner of Skytrex, Julien

Looking forward to complete my FINAL assignment. Giving my best shot to overcome yet another obstacle. Commitment is the name of the ‘game’.

A decision is a decision. Tough decision has to be made. It needs to be executed and done. I made some tough ones. I can’t please everyone, that was meant to be.

And so, Cristiano has gone. Tevez following soon. What next for United? Sign new players, and sign Tevez. Gosh!

2009-05-21T16:16:00.007+08:00

Mickey Mouse, 18th, dilemma, Capuchin(s), and dark horse

What will you do if your class finished early, possibly around 10 in the morning? Movie? Drink cum yam cha session? Chatting and lol all the way? Well, that might sums up your programme of the day.

We went for Angels and Demons at Times Square last Thursday while pampering ourselves with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (yeah, second time I went there). There’s nothing special about these doughnuts, just a big fuss over it, yet it was sweet, indeed! Never been following Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons novel, I head myself to the cinema hall with a clueless mind about the history about this movie, ands it turns out to be a great movie! Clue after clue being solved, suspense arised after one another. Remember the scene when Hanks have a look at his Mickey Mouse watch?

How can I not mention here about MY team, United clinching the 18th title and retaining their Premier League title. Did I mention it’s three in a row? Liverpool, where are you? You sore loser, Rafa-moaning Benitez, for not congratulating Ferguson. I told you all that Liverpool will not win the title. You WILL always walk alone.

Entering third year of my studies, an indication of doing my final year project. It was started off by choosing the respective titles that I would interested in, three titles out of 29 titles. Some of the titles really caught my eye, and interest me. I contacted my seniors and asked for their opinions. I went to met my friend(s) to look for the respective lecturers (or should I say upcoming supervisor) for the respective titles. It’s a dilemma since you have to think about working with your supervisor for four months (long period ok?!), your future field that you would like to venture in etc. I wasn’t really sure about the third choice that I chose (I made the call during lecture!). Well, I’m just praying that I would get the title that I wished for and a good supervisor. *winks*

Last Thursday was Angels and Demons, this week was Night at the Museum 2 at Leisure Mall. Talking about catching the latest movie. My friend and I were looking forward to this movie ever since I watched the first movie. It was funny and hilarious. Capuchin(s) was back again, but this time he does not steal stuff from Stiller again, but he slapped him! Profusely!

I have been closely following American Idol this season from the bikini girl to Kris Allen as the new American Idol. Isn’t he the dark horse and underdog in this competition and always the shadow of Adam Lambert? I did not manage to watch the results show (my friend told me when I was in Old Town today). Perhaps Lambert was too confident with himself with his screaming-out-loud voice.

Signing off, cheers!

P/s: Next week, Badminton and Terminator Salvation. Damn! *winks*

2009-05-11T08:52:00.003+08:00

Of Annoying Neighbours and "The Little Lion"

Last Thursday, my mum received a shock in the form of a petition letter complaining my mum burning leaves in the back yard. Here’s the content of the letter with some signatures on it.

Dear sir/madam,

We noticed that your family member have been burning garbage and leaves at the back of your house several times causing air pollution in the our neighbourhood. We would appreciate that you could stop burning in open area otherwise we will report this incident to the relevant authority for further action.

Thank you for your co-operation

Ok. Here’s my view on this matter. Ok, we are wrong in the sense that we burn leaves, not garbage. There are other ways you could inform us regarding this like you could speak and discuss straight with us. Talk to us first. There’s no point to collect all the signatures to show you all are “bersatu padu, berteguh jiwa”.in which you are not! Oh, come on. How often my mum burn those leaves? It’s just once two months or probably three months. And you all stupid neighbours did some other things that we did not even complain. How you left and release your rabbits and dirty my house’s garden? How you all left your children screaming out loud while I was taking afternoon nap? How you sing some stupid songs in a large group in your house which totally freaked us out as if you were dirasuk hantu?! How you inconsiderate neighbours affect my mom mood in the wake of Mother’s Day celebration with this useless petition? And did I mention my mum took it by surprise and she doesn’t even expect it at all? You all have bitterly disappoint my mum, as my mum have experience good neighbours throughout her life, and now, you have this.

Don’t even think that I’ll say hi to all you all again for stabbing back behind us. Shame on you. And terrible neighbours, I have.

P/s: I like Carlos Tevez. I love Carlos Tevez. His work rate has been magnificient, awesome and fantastic. Needless to say about his performance. How he has scored crucial goals that might have decided the destination of the championship. Even he’s better than Berbatov. Ok, both of them are different types of players but Tevez is willing to chase after loose ball and pressure the opponents. I totally agree with Sir Alex Ferguson when he labelled Tevez as the ‘The Little Lion’. With recent British tabloids and reports linking him to leave United, I personally beg him not to leave. We love you. The fans love you. David Gill, are you listening? Sign him or you will face the wrath of us. I know what hell of money he will cost United. Oh, come on. 20 million pound, don’t tell me that United can’t afford to pay. And Tevez’s agent, Kia Joorabchian, don’t be greedy.

Please stay, Carlos Tevez. We love you.

2009-05-02T23:16:00.006+08:00

Of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

For the last few weeks, there has been enough hoo-haa about the anticipation of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts debuting here in Malaysia. The talk of the town surrounded in which the first customer who bought the doughnuts will receive a free year supply of the doughnuts and other incentives.

Anyway, I finally have the chance to taste it today in Berjaya Times Square KL and the first outlet to be open. As you know or may not know, the outlet actually replaces the Cafe under Green Roof which is the Dome Cafe. You can actually see it in the big main entrance in Times Square (it's impossible for anyone to miss the outlet :p). Did I mention that they have two floors? The ground floor is mainly for sales while the upper floor is for the patrons to enjoy their doughnuts and coffee.

My friend told me that it is not sweet as compared to J.Co and Big Apple (it seems like both of them have competitors). It taste ok, not that particular 'good', I should say. And of course, you have to taste while it is fresh. Plus, from first glance, there has not much choice as compared to J.Co and Big Apple.

The crowd at ground floor

Second Floor

Doughnut Processing Room

Their Signature Doughnut "Original Glazed" which was given to us FREE!

Doughnut varieties

One Dozen for RM 24.90

Strawberry Filled Doughnut

And finally, their signature signage!

2009-05-01T00:08:00.003+08:00

Untitled

Jeff has just graduated from University of Melbourne back few months ago. And now, he has return back to his homeland, Malaysia to look for a job. He applied and went for interview in this international company after he enjoyed a short one week holiday in the city. It turned out to be a successful interview, and he finally landed his first job as a researcher. Jeff was really looking forward to this job as he knew that he will enjoyed his work very much.

On day one, he was introduced to the other colleagues in the company by Sally. There is around 20+ employee in the company after a first glance from Jeff. Jeff was placed beside another colleague, Daphene, and turn out to be ‘new’ employee of the company. Jeff get to know Daphene and it turns out she was just recently graduated from a local university here in Malaysia. For the first few months, they weren’t that close until they merge together as a group of researchers including Stacy, Orange and Gwen to conduct a project which is under Tim. From then on, this group of friends and colleagues began to know each other very well.

Due to the successful of their presentation and teamwork, they were awarded with a trip to Hawaii for a holiday. They realised that their hard work, sleepless nights and persistence in completing their project is finally paid off. The trip was 4 day and 3 night stay in Hawaii. Jeff crush on Daphene turns out to be love as the time and months passed on. He plans to ask her if she could be his girlfriend in Hawaii as he believed that it was his perfect chance and platform to do so in the ever so beautiful Hawaii.

Time passed on until it reached the final day. And finally, Jeff asked Daphene when Stacy, Gwen and Orange are not around. And he uttered “Do I have a chance with your current boyfriend?” Daphene replied “No, not at the moment…….But in the future, I don’t know”. Somehow, Jeff thinks whether he should be happy or sad. And he loves Daphene and he hopes that she would give him a chance to do so even if a 1% chance, he would take it.

It’s back to work again after a wonderful yet memorable holiday in Hawaii for Jeff. And he plans to ask Daphene again by treating her nice romantic dinner and movie. And finally, Daphene asked Jeff again.

“Why are you so brave that day? I did not expect it from you, you know”, questioned Daphene. Jeff replied “I don’t want to regret again as I have experienced this before. I don’t to miss out on my love. I have found the perfect dream girl in my life and it’s you. It’s you, Daphene”. Daphene starts to sipped on her blueberry vanilla shake.

“You know I have a boyfriend right?” asked Daphene. Jeff nodded. Daphene added “I don’t want to hurt my boyfriend, he is very good to me. So……..I think we better remains as colleague as last time”. Jeff heart was crushed into pieces and suddenly he felt restless. He couldn’t accept it. He has a found true love in Daphene. And he asked again, “Daphene, do I really don’t have a chance? I can wait for you Daphene. Please give a chance” Daphene shook her head.

Jeff went back home with sadness and disappointment and Jeff going to carry this regret with his life. He truthfully loves Daphene. And Jeff could not believe himself he can blessed Daphene current love life. It was hard. It was tough to do so. He could barely see his love to be with others. He loves her so much. On that the night of the dinner, Daphene told Jeff, “I wished we could be colleagues again just like last time”. Jeff silent. He could barely speak.

And from then on, Jeff will always remember Daphene. He will wait for Daphene. He hoped that Daphene would give her chance. He hoped that he and Daphene would be together. And for Jeff, it was a bitter pill to swallow. It was hard for him to accept it. He still loves Daphene. His love towards Daphene was so strong and it will remain forever………..

2009-04-07T11:43:00.004+08:00

The fact that when people around you told you that “the bigger your hope, the greater your disappointment would be”, it is absolutely true.

I have experienced it myself today and,

It’s not a good one.

2009-04-01T10:40:00.004+08:00

WHAT TO DO IF STOPPED BY MALAYSIAN POLICE-Legal Tips

Procedures to follow in the event you are stopped by uniformed police Officers while driving:
1. Stop the car and wind down your window.
2. If the police officers ask for your documents, request to see their IDs first.
3. If you are satisfied about their identity, ask them if you are being summoned, and for what offence.
4. Produce your identity card and driver's license and wait to collect your summon ticket.

In the event that the police officers ask you to follow them to the police station:
1. Ask if you are under arrest and for what offence.
2. If you are not under arrest, you have the right to leave.

In the event you are flagged down by persons you believe could be plain clothes police:
1. Do not stop because plain clothes police officers do not have the authority to stop you.
2. Drive to the nearest police station and lodge a report. (The same procedure applies to pedestrians)

In the event the police come to your house:
1. Do not let them in before checking their IDs.
2. If you are not satisfied, phone the nearest police station and confirm if they had been sent to your house.
3. You are under no obligation to allow them into the house if they don't have a search warrant.
4. Do not go with them if you are not under arrest.

In the event persons who claimed to be plain clothes police come to your house:
1. Do not let him in because they do not have the authority to do so.
2. Lodge a report at the nearest police station.

P/s: Received this e-mail this morning. Do pass this around. (=

2009-03-24T15:30:00.010+08:00

Last Saturday, I attended 20th Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar in UPM (Universiti Putra Malaysia). The seminar was about the presentation by students who have completed their final year project or research done on the field of Biochemistry and Biotechnology. I will do my final year project starting next semester till end of the year, so this might be helpful to me. Anyway, it was a good turn out and expecting better facilities from the organiser itself.

The Booklet

My classmates were there. From left: myself, wei feng, shuie min, zhen hui and kian shing

I was in UPM basically 9 in the morning till 5 in the evening. Later at night, sisters and I have to send my parents to Ritz-Carlton in KL for wedding dinner (only allow two persons, hmph!). We have to wait for our parents until they are finished with the dinner. So, we headed to Pavilion for dinner while waiting. We went to this Japanese Restaurant called Ichiban Boshi (at Level 1, near Food Court).

Beef Curry

Tempura Soba

Soba and Teridon Gozen

Nikotofu Gozen

Special reservation for raw sushi

I was rushing home later after dinner to catch United game against Fulham and to see them get beaten by a ‘FULHAM’ team 2-0.

2009-03-20T23:05:00.002+08:00

I bought this ‘branded’ yogurt drink two weeks ago in one of the big hypermarkets here. The expiry date was stated 21st March 2009. So, it should not be a problem right? I kept it until last Tuesday when I finally opened it in the morning. By right, before you opened and start drinking it, you should turn the bottle up and down to ensure there’s no sediment at the bottom of the bottle. That’s what I did! To my surprise, when I start turning the bottle cap, there were some yogurt liquids with bubbles! And I even taste it, to my curiosity. It tastes awful and sour. I have never encountered situation like this after countless consumption of yogurt drink. And there’s only one conclusion, the drink was SPOILED! And waste money! Hmph! Even expiry date can’t guarantee you the condition of the drink will be good or otherwise. And there you are, “Carbonated Yogurt Drink”. Anyone?

P/s: I was hoping that I won’t need to visit the toilet on Tuesday.

2009-03-07T16:20:00.002+08:00

No matter how long you study for it,

No matter how much you memorise it,

No matter how much effort you put on it,

Now matter why you stay until the wee hours in the night, woke up early and continue it,

You still tend to forget the most important fact(s)!

I don’t know why I could felt so disappointed with it. I would really want to score in this, yet I perform miserably. Bad feeling something will happen. Felt so ashamed, red faced. Sigh.

2009-03-06T18:06:00.001+08:00

I’m back after a hectic cum busy month (more coming soon!) of university life. Allow me to recap what had happened on scene and behind the scene; hope that this would not be a long post. As mentioned in the previous post, we had this MSMBB Quiz, and it just ended 22nd of February (feels like long time ago). I’m helping out with my bunch of my classmates and committee members for the quiz. Thanx guys. I have attend endless meetings with the lecturers, meeting up with my committee to prepare the nice mock cheque, tons of discussion with my respective lecturers whom are the organising committee – what should I do, what is the step needed to be done, what sort of stuffs needed to be prepared on time for the event, and lots of minor minor things and which could end up with a major problem! All of these meetings, discussion, various preparations have brought down to one thing, to make the quiz a successful event and it turned out to be great and awesome event! It might seem tiring and stressful as lots of works needed to be done, lots of things needed to be confirmed asap, to your surprise, I do actually enjoyed this kind of stuffs from organising the event till the completion of it. Running an event is not an easy task, seriously, and hence, you will need a committed and dedicated people to help you out in making an event successful.

Through this event, I could see so many aspects and different types of people, and maybe I should say attitudes of certain personality. Organising an event is not easy, and that’s why you need manpower or friends or people to help you out. Without them, it is impossible to hold an event with your single brain, a pair of hands and of course, and your legs. From my own point of view, I could categorise this into three main categories. First, people who are volunteered and committed in doing their respective job. Second, people who are so-called ‘volunteered’ after some serious asking ‘Can you help me on this event?” or “Would you be free to help me out? I’m lacking people to help me out” or I could say, they are forced to answer the question. Finally, the third type would be the ‘ghost’ who helped out just for some of their own objectives or gaining some incentives or advantages by the time they completed their job. The real deal was the second type. I need to see their face, listen to their endless stupid complains, read their body language of discomfort of doing their job, etc etc. One surprising remark that I receive back few years ago was this, “You got eyes see la. You see jus now got any committee come? Only sohai like us come.” Are you surprised with this remark? How would you felt when this kind of words thrown at you? I just have to swallow it hard and bitterly since I have left no choice. Another example remark that was made also few years ago, “We help out as volunteer, why everything needs to be prepared ourselves one?” Yup, the “one” is included and yup, I could still remember these remarks. Surprisingly.

University life has not been great so far. Dreadful deadlines driving me nuts, insurmountable workload kept pouring in (seems like there is no ending to this!). This week has one of the testing week, I would not say it was a stressful week. I could see many different types of personal message on MSN. Everyone was so busy, displaying DND (do not disturb mode). Allow me to give you all what is instored for me this coming few days and weeks, and what had just concluded.

4th Mac - IEB mid term
6th Mac -assignment deadline of Bioprocess (I have to skip two classes because of this)*shakes head*
7th Mac -Fermentation Mid term
10th Mac -Submission of Fermentation lab report
11th Mac -Fermentation assignment deadline
13th Mac -IEB assignment 2 deadline
16th Mac -Bioprocess Mid term
17th Mac -Food Micro mid term
*some breathing space*
26th Mac -Food Micro assignment deadline
30th Mac -Bioprocess and Fermentation Quiz
And April (final exam)

Until next time,
Cheers! (=

2009-02-02T10:22:00.001+08:00

It totally freaked me out when I start to think what is awaiting me upon when I’m back from the long Chinese New Year holidays. THREE freaking tests (or quizzes) plus one assignment which is due NEXT Friday! Whether it is quiz or test, it does still FREAKED me out! Two papers on the same day, and the other one is on this Friday. One paper carries 5% and the other two carries 15%. Oh my word. Quizzes carry 15%? Oh, come on. One of those papers that carries 15% is the subject that least favourable by me. Did I just mention the subject is Bioprocess Engineering? Duh! In total, I have just started 10% (or, 5% maybe) on my studies for the three quiz paper. And I have two days to study for two subject quizzes, while another two more days for Bioprocess. *shakes head profusely* Assignment has been better, started on 10-15%.

One more thing that drives me busy (and hectic) was the planning for the MSMBB Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Quiz 2009
. This year around, we (I mean UCSI University) are the host, and hence, we are the organising committee. Lots of preparation needed to be done to ensure everything was fine and smooth since quite a number of other universities will be coming along.

Yet another testing week and month.

Wish me luck.

Wish me luck.

Until then,
Cheers. (=

2009-01-28T08:53:00.005+08:00

A very quick and short Chinese New Year shoutout to every bloggers and readers out there.

May you have a Bull-ish year ahead and Bull your way towards a prosperous year,

Maintain a strong relationship just like the Ox,

Remain strong just like the Bull,

Abundance of luck as much as the hair behind of the Ox,

And remember, don’t get easily Bull headed.

Happy Chinese ‘Niu’ Year 2009!

Gong Hei Fatt Choyyyyyyyy!!!

Cheers!

2009-01-21T19:18:00.001+08:00

“….. He remains doubtful for the next game. He picked up knee injury when he was having a futsal training match with his teammates. It looks like a serious knee injury and it’s a blow to his team as he was in good form. He has been performing consistently on the pitch with multiple assists and goals. Further examination by the team’s medical doctor shows that he could miss the action for up to one month. He remains hopeful that he will be available in the next game.”

What if this piece of news came out in the newspaper? I injured my left knee when I was having futsal with my classmates last Friday. I don’t know in depth what the injury was, I assumed that I twisted or sprained my bone (or whatever). Last weekend, it was swollen. But for the past few days, it is getting better and it’s still in pain, sometimes. Hopefully, I could recover soon (fingers crossed) as I seriously miss my futsal! (Cant bear when people asked me whether I can play tonight or not and have to reply them, “I can’t play”) Argh!

2009-01-15T09:54:00.002+08:00

It has been second week since I started my last semester in my second year studies. Well, I believe myself still in ‘warm up’ stage. I’m still refreshing myself back to studies yet getting back to study mode. I have a hard time to understand what the fuss the lecturer is rumbling in front. Instead, I could see others have jumped from ‘free gear’ or ‘warm up’ stage to ‘first gear’ or even ‘second gear’. I’m lacking enthusiasm. I’m lacking the will to catch up things. Perhaps I need ‘something’ to push me forward instead of changing back to ‘reverse’ gear.

This year would be my biggest test in terms of leadership skills and credentials. Yet, I was timely reminded by my senior. I will thrive to do my earnest best in producing the results. Well, it’s not too late to make a New Year resolution, right?

P/s: Some points to ponder upon: First, there are some consequences that you have to face and pay when you start blogging. The second thing was what Jaclyn
has mentioned in her blog, “a blog is never personal anymore”. She even mentioned in her blog that a blog is not the place for a stranger to judge or know a person’s character well. I couldn’t agree more.

P/p/s: My new semester timetable is terrible. During my first year, I have four hour break in between. But in this semester, I have five and half hour break! Five and half hour.! *speechless* Try to imagine; now I’m just in second week, theres another 11 plus weeks to endure this.

The timetable looks like this:
Monday
8.30 – 10am: Fermentation and Downstream Processing
10 – 3pm: Fermentation and Downstream Processing Lab (once in Jan, twice in Feb and once in Mac)
3 – 5pm: Bioprocess Engineering

Tuesday
8.30 – 10am: Food Microbiology
10 – 12pm: Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology

Wednesday
8.30 – 10am: Fermentation and Downstream Processing
3.30 – 5.30pm: Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology

Thursday
8.30 – 10am: Food Microbiology
10 – 1pm: Food Microbiology Lab

Friday
8.30 – 10am: Bioprocess Engineering

Did you manage to spot the five and half hour break? Duh!

2008-12-26T09:27:00.009+08:00

Amazing Stories Around The World

What's up Doc? Meet Vincent the rabbit born without ears

Vincent

Have anyone out there seen a rabbit without ears? In North Yorkshire, UK, teenager John Haig thought a guinea pig had found its way into his family of young rabbits. When he looks closer at it, it was indeed a rabbit minus its ears! John named the rabbit as Vincent and he spotted Vincent when the youngsters (rabbits) emerged with their mother Rosie for the first time from their hutch at three weeks old. John's mother said the missing ears could be due to genetic defect and could possibly come down to the theory that his ears may have been bitten off by his mother. Female rabbits are known to attack their offspring if they are distressed (wow!)

In comparison with normal rabbit

John and Vincent

The cat with purr-fect vision! Almost-blind moggie Ernest has his life transformed by wearing CONTACT LENS

Ernest

Yup, you read it right. Cat wearing contact lens. Indeed. Sounds ridiculous? Read on. 15 year-old black and white cat, Ernest suffers from entropion - an inward rolling of the eyelids, which causes inflammation and hinders sight. He has lived at the RSPCA (same concept as our very own SPCA) rescue centre in Godshill, Isle of Wight, UK for 13 years after he was injured in a car accident. According to the general manager of the rescue centre, Ernest was quite squinty (eyes turned in different direction) and had trouble seeing where he was going. So, they suggested on putting contact lenses on the old pet from a life-threatening operation. After putting on the contact lenses, Ernest's eyes have opened up and this has gave him a new lease of life. Wonder lenses.

Putting on lenses

Thank you!

source: daily mail, UK

2008-12-22T11:09:00.014+08:00

I’m trying something new. My first approach of writing an album review which I have ever been done before in this blog. So, I chose latest album by David Archuleta “David Archuleta”.

I have to admit that the first time I listened to “Crush” by David Archuleta (runner up of recent American Idol) which is his first single from his debut album was not that particularly good or great. And that was my first listen to that song! Then, this song starts to gain airwaves from various radio stations, and starts to going up chart and getting more requests etc. By listening to “Crush” a few times more (and more), I began to find that this song is good. Oh yeah, you can criticize me for changing my earlier remark on that song. It was weird. This happens when you came to music terms. Sometimes you felt that song was not that good when you had a first glimpse of listening to it, and later you began to like that particular song after you have to listened to it for a couple of times. It just so happen like that! No reason. No explanations.

And so, I went to get his debut album “David Archuleta” and it turns out to be a good debut album. There are total 12 songs in the album. One of the songs is “Angels” which is originally sung by Robbie Williams and covered by many other singers including Jessica Simpson and All Angels. His debut album includes slow and love songs such as “You Can” and “To Be With You”. “Touch My Hand” and “A Little Too Not Over You” turns to be my personal favorite songs. Listen to it and hope you’ll get hooked on it.

Others songs from his debut album comprises of “Barriers”, “Desperate”, “Don’t Let Go”, “My Hands”, “Running” and “Your Hands Don’t Lie”.

This the first time that I gave an album review and it’s not a proper one though, I have to admit that. I believe you have to listen to each and every song of it and make your own personal view on it, its better to have that way right? A great future ahead with a good, ballad debut album, and he’s only 17 or 18 years old! I would give 4 out 5 rating though. Ok, getting bored with the album reviewing.

Let’s change to other topic, shall we? Its festive season now and it starts with Christmas (two more days). Christmas decoration was set up way since beginning of December in KLCC Center Court (turned out to be my hang out place before I go to work) and they start playing Christmas songs from 8am onwards, and if you were there, you could feel the celebration mood. Haha.

Christmas Tree

Decorations with gift boxes

Closer view

Quite since a long time I updated Manchester United here. They are currently now in fourth (no crisis!), being overtaken by Aston Villa in third. No worries, they still have two games in hand and by the time they reached UK, the six points is already in bag. Last night, they were crowned the new World Champion (the reason why they have two games in hand), but in this case, it was the Club World Champion which was a football competition contested from the champion clubs from all six continental federations (Google it for more information) which was held at Japan. They beat Liga de Quito from CONMEBOL (South American Football Confideration) 1-0 in yesterday night final, and the scorer, Wayne Rooney.

World Champion

Recipient of Adidas Silver,Golden and Bronze Ball Award-Ronaldo,Rooney and Manso (from Liga de Quito) respectively

As always,
cheers!

2008-12-11T10:34:00.007+08:00

Red Ribbon Charity Walk

World Aids Day was celebrated around the world which falls on the 1st of December. My committee members and I went to join Red Ribbon Charity Walk (which was organized by School of Nursing of UCSI University and Rotaract Club of Kuala Lumpur) at Pusat Rukun Tetangga (Zon B) in Taman Midah, here in Cheras last Saturday. We have to donate 10 bucks per person prior joining this wonderful charity walk and the total donation that was collected on that day was whopping RM 5192. It may sound small amount but it does gives a significant difference to those people in WAKE (a charity organization which is associated with HIV/AIDS people).

First thing first, I have no idea where neither this charity walk going to be held or the Pusat Rukun Tetangga in Taman Midah. I was analyzing the map that was attached inside the entry form, and oh boy, I don’t know where it was! So, I planned to park my car at Tesco Extra, and then walk all the way to the designated place. How wrong I was. I stopped and asked one uncle standing outside of his house and he replied to me “No more lo, now changed to Police Station already”. *Gasp* Then, I stopped my car at Tesco and I met a lady (or maybe a girl) who knew exactly the place (I kept nodding as if I know the place when she describes to me). Then, she offered me to bring me all the way to the Pusat Rukun Tetangga place since she was going towards the same direction. How lucky I was to meet this girl (or lady) and I’m feeling running The Amazing Race at that moment. I managed to thank her for showing me the direction by honking, but then I wished I could thank her personally. Malaysian people are courteous and helpful, okay?

Well, the event was turned to be okay. We actually told them that we could give them a helping hand on the event itself whether we need to carry stuffs, be in the registration part, etc. Unfortunately, they managed to get enough people to run through the Charity Walk. Instead, we became the “VIPs” and joined the walk from the back. It was a 5km kilometer walk starts from the Rukun Tetangga itself and back to the same place. The walk covers area around Tesco, Pasar Malam and some housing area while being escorted by police. *evil laugh*

We indeed have lots of fun on that night especially during the walk itself where we help out in carrying the banner, plus one of our committee members managed to scoop the grand prize of Lucky Draw that was held later that night. She told us that it was a microwave oven.

Pre-walk group picture

With Ms Jagjit (if I'm not mistaken)

Participants holding candle while walking

Conquering Taman Midah

The Symbol of HIV/AIDS

Cups of Milo that we had after the walk (more than this actually)

Post-walk

The Banner

Heart Balloon, anyone?

P/s : 12 more days. 12 more days. 12 more days to end my internship programme. I cant wait!

2008-11-29T16:31:00.003+08:00

A small conversation that I had that I wish to share with you.

Scene 1 (while waiting for LRT)
CG: Hello Bang, ini tren pegi Maluri?
Me: Bukan, ini tren pegi Sri Petaling. Next Tren is to Maluri Station.
CG: (Walking away with red face and stunned)

Scene 2 (while paying at a supermarket)
CL: Dua Ringgit Lima Puluh Sen (RM 2.50)
Me: (Paid it, quiet and walked off)

Nothing special with that two conversation at two different place right?
Well, at scene 1, CG means Chinese Guy which talks Malay with me and I replied him back with Cantonese which left him with red face and stunned.

Meanwhile, at second scene, as you guess it, CL stands for Chinese Lady and she asks for my cash in Malay. And well, I did not reply her in Cantonese and yet I replied her nothing! Not feeling to embarrass her at that time.

Hmm…

2008-11-25T14:13:00.004+08:00

This is one of the places that I seldom visit or perhaps, I’ve never been to! Scold me. Boo me. I never knew what Sentul is famous for. Sentul, anyone? This name does ring a bell to me for the infamous incident of misplaced LRT coach. So, we went to this Sentul Curry House in Sentul, or Jalan Ipoh for dinner. The food was not that bad, I felt it’s just like a typical Indian Rice like those in mamak stall, and the main attention would be the Curry Fish Head. Perhaps they should serve Banana Leaf Rice at that time. Oh well, I realized what Sentul is famous for, Indian Rice and Mamak Restaurant. There were many of them, lot of choices, lots of variety, and you just spoilt for choices.

The Restaurant

Dishes - not that much choices

Variety of curries

Curry Fish Head Dinner

Until then,

Cheers..!

P/s: A piece of advice from a footballer or sportsman, whatever you want to call it. Never attempt to have a football match or any active sports with empty stomach, even previous night supper would not help. Get some nutritious drink before you leave home, and if not, you will face the consequences of it. Lesson learnt.

2008-11-17T09:45:00.012+08:00

Don’t you love the weekends after a long week of working? My last weekend was well spent. I had an outing cum birthday celebration (even though I don’t felt like celebrating it since no birthday cake or others) with my university friends. We were juggling between One-Utama and KLCC. In the end, we end up in 1-U. Nothing was planned on that day, so we decided to head Fish n Co for lunch after a long discussion and walking around. So, we had kind of healthy lunch, since we are having fish for lunch! The food was not particularly good, but I do like their Soup of the day which was very nice and their drink, Passion Fruit. And the main meal was Fish n Chips, (they named it The Best Fish n Chip-and you will get hooked on it). I don’t get hooked. The fish was fried and served with some fries, with lemon.

Fish n Co

Main meal - Fish and Chips with Fries

Soup of the day - "Fish Something" (Cant recall the name)

Passion Fruit

I'm not hooked

My friend's meal - Seafood Platter

Then, we went to watch Quantum of Solace - the James Bond movie. Ok, first thing first, I’m not keen on watching this movie since it came out. I was not planning to watch this movie at all, I prefer Madagascar than this movie. Unfortunately, Madagascar was too late for us to watch, and hence, we end up with Quantum of Solace.

Few points that I make up after I watched this movie:

1. I have zero idea what this movie is all about. I did not know what James Bond is all about. What i understand is James Bond = 007, is it?
2. James Bond is a secret agent, is it?
3. James Bond movie is all about beauty and hot babes, fast and furious cars, and action-packed movie.
4. The introduction of the movie was too long, and boring.
5. The boringness of this movie was proved when guys sitting in front me sleeping while his mouth was gracefully opened.
6. The plot was complicated than Harry Potter.
7. The sitting at TGV 1-U was not great. I can’t stretch my legs and the sitting was too tight. By the way, we can’t purchase tickets from GSC because it was too many people queuing up. I still prefer GSC.
8. Did I mention the movie was BORING?

My weekend end by as usual, having football training matches on Sunday.

Till then,

Cheers..! (=

2008-11-07T09:29:00.005+08:00

Its Friday..weehoo..which means that weekend is here and finally, I could get some breathing space from working life.. :P yup..i started my internship this week, and boy..it was so tiring especially on Monday..dont feel like going to work at all..but for the past few days has been okie..getting used to the work that I was assigned to..oh by the way,I was assigned to research some stuffs that my supervisor told me (not to reveal what I supposed to research, its company policy tho) hence, I goggle everyday..lols..

Alrite..gotta continue my work..till then..
Cheers..! (=

*oh yeah..its arsenal vs Man U this weekend (arsenal have so many players injured..hehe..!) luckily I don’t have to work this weekend…*a huge sigh of relief*

2008-10-31T10:11:00.003+08:00

going back Ipoh, i am.. (=

it has been two years since i went back to my hometown,Ipoh..will spend my time well this weekend in Ipoh and will of course,enjoy myself with food..lols

which means no football..
which means no MU vs Hull City..
which means no F1..

but its all worth it..haha

cheers..! (:

2008-10-30T08:45:00.011+08:00

had a Genting trip last friday-the day after final exam..went up there by bus instead of driving up..the bus fare (single trip) was cheap and it cost only RM 6.60 *gasp* i was suprised by that cus i was expecting of more than 10 bucks per person..how wrong i was and perhaps, more genting trip in the future.. :p

in the bus

first,we stopped at the Rock Climbing station,near the food court in First World..and i had my first ever rock climbing..lols..managed to reach two-third of it which is a kinda "achievement" for me as a freshie..lol..i couldnt continue to reach top as my both hands were out of strength..sigh..as a result,when i step down..my both hands numb,it takes few minutes to recover..haha..but it was really fun and rocks too..lol

the girls doing the climbing aka Spiderwoman

i came, i saw, i conquered (partially)..almost reach the Genting logo there..(:

then we head to Motion Master Theater..i would not recommend this thing to anyone out there..it was completely waste of time and money too..it cost 8 ringgit yo..!i think u have heard before this kind of thing where they gave u this so-called 3D (or 2D,no idea) black glasses to wear on and experience the movie differently like sprayin water on ur FACE and moving the seating chair here and there..ok,ok..to some people,its cool in some places but not here..the movie they show?Ali Baba weh..!!! A-L-I B-A-B-A

i couldnt get it when people behind me screaming their lungs out loud as there is NOTHING scary bout Ali Baba..oh come on..out of boredom,i compared the movie with and without the black glasses..no difference though..ish..!

put 4D some more..perhaps they sells Magnum in there..lol

give back my money!!!!

went for bowling

first game scores (:

second game scores.. (:

went for Old Town Pak Ka Feh

the food and drinks there way expensive as compared to KL..RM3 more?

walking around and took some random pics.. :p

toilet bowl aka Wild Channel style

most suitable game for me..Kick It!! ;)

Astro was there

scene 1:cold+windy+drizzles=Genting

scene 2 at bus station

view from the bus while going back KL *big eyes*

group pic

i'm done..cheers..! (=

2008-10-28T11:50:00.004+08:00

Fireworks

i was pleasantly suprised by fireworks display in taman connaught here last thursday..it was in conjunction with UCSI being granted as UCSI University..this piece of news even came out in The Star and 4-advertorial page in NST..(damn banyak duit) the fireworks display last about 10 minutes,i guess..was lucky enough to watch it live..lols

until then..

2008-10-20T17:01:00.004+08:00

just a thing to ponder about..

had my first final exam paper today (one more left).. i saw some of my classmates (maybe i should say course-mates) who came for the finals..why i said so?

because i haven't seen them before in any of the normal classes or tutorials yet they are there to sit for finals, quizes and mid-terms..and i wonder did they completed their assignments and do they help out?

they love M.I.A indeed..

hmm.....

2008-10-16T10:12:00.007+08:00

plan to go to connaught pasar malam yesterday evening since i could not make it last week..sorry guys..so,thought of redeeming back myself yesterday..unfortunately..it rains like cats and dogs..sigh..so,stuck in university whole evening from 5 till 7++pm and cant go home..no thanx to the heavy rain+thunder+lighting..!ish..so,what u do in university and u cant go home?

study..!!!

will be having finals next week..one is on monday and another paper on thursday..phew,luckily got two days gap in between.. (= can have more time to study both subjects..

suprisingly..there were more students in the library yesterday..normally,most of the people will already in their home sweet home dreaming+sleeping at this time around..perhaps they stay in the library to study and waits patiently for the rain to stop,just like me.. :p oh yeah,for your info,the library is open till 8pm..

scene 1

scene 2

look at the sky out there..dark..!!

meanwhile,on the way to lrt station this morning..i saw this..!

feels like in Genting..haha..perhaps due to yesterday evening and midnight rain..it was great..the whole housing area was covered with mist..damn syiok wei..cus my house is kinda on or under a so-called hill..*shrug* so,sometimes you will get this thing..(=

scenery 1

view in front of my house..have a look at the end of the road there..its not visible.

another view from my house..and again,have a close look behind the trees..they have readily built banglos there, and its not visible plus the banglos are built behind the forest..perhaps and maybe all the mist and wind are originated from the forest.. (=

as always..
cheers.! (=

2008-09-28T02:05:00.006+08:00

T.A.G

i hutang stella for this tag for quite some while..haha..here it goes..

1. At what age do you wish to marry?
- tough one..before 30,i guess..hehe =p

2. What is your most favourite thing to do?
- football,of course..lols..and listening to music.. (=

3. If you have a close close close friend since childhood who loves to take away whatever you like, including guys/girls, and he/she always wins, will you still consider him/her your friend?
- i will stalk and chase after his/her every move..haha,jus joking..erm,probably will..

4. What would you give up in return to eat all you want in the world and not get fat?
- not get fat?are you sure?haha

5. If you can have 1 dream to come true, what would it be?
- visit Old Trafford..!!! :p

6. Do you believe you can survive without money?
- *shakes head* dont think so

7. What are you afraid to lose the most?
- my leg..ahahaha

8. When was your latest best moment?
- went to Leadership Camp in Ayer Keroh, Malacca..it was great..(=

9. If there’s someone that you love, would you confess to him/her?
- yeap..lol

10. List out 3 good points of the person who tagged you.
- shes awesome..clever girl..and shes great..!

11. What are the requirements that you wish from your other half?
- secret..

12. What is the thing that will make you think he/she is bad?
- first impression counts a lot..haha

13. What is your ambition?
- dont have at the moment..

14. Is anyone really perfect?
- noooo way..

15. If you had a choice to be rich or happy, which one would you pick?
- can pick both r?wanna be greedy once in a while..hehe

16. If you have a chance, which part of your character you would like to change?
- what if i dont have the chance?lol

17. Who is the person that you can share all your problems with?
- close friend(s)

18. If someone had found a path to immortality to be bestowed upon you in exchange for one of your abilities, would you take it, and what would you sacrifice for it?
- life is life..hmm...

19. What is the best thing that had happened in your life?
- wow..cant really think of any right now..my bad..(=

Tagging li anne, yee wun, and jaclyn

2008-09-03T11:50:00.006+08:00

supposedly started class yesterday for the new short semester..the only class that i had yesterday was only from 8 till 10 in the morning..yup,itu saja..habis..so,we waited in the class till 8.3o until we were told that the lecturer was on-leave..hmph..!sweat betul...!so..what we gonna do since we came to uni early morning?we headed to sunway pyramid for ice skating...!wee..lols..

actually we plan this outing during the finals of last semester exam..geng rite?we plan to sunway lagoon instead of sunway pyramid..then,one of my friend suggest that not much can do on lagoon for some reasons,so we plan for ice skating.. (= reached sunway pyramid around 10 something after breakfast..while we still have ample time (thanx to class cancellation),we went for Wall-E..everyone is talking about this movie..yup,they are cute..yup,they are adorable..yup,they are cool robots..haha..so,go and watch ya for those who havent..its nice (=

then,went for lunch and some window-shopping (for the girls..hehe!) next destination: pyramid ice..this is my second time to ice skating,the first time was few years back..this time around..i able to skate around without fell..ahaha.. *clap clap* not many people though since it was weekday and it was cheaper too but the gloves increased from RM5 to RM8..ish..!so..remember to bring your own gloves next time if you plan for ice skating.. (=

here are some pictures from yesterday outing..

*sunway pyramid ice*

*my black and white gloves*

*entry pass*

from left (FL): kae min and zhen hui

(FL): zhen hui, shuie min, bee wen and kae min

(FL): kae min, bee wen and me

i notice this little girl (on the left) with her sister..i guess she was only few years old and she knows how to skate..wow..!and yes..she's cute..hmm..

same girls but got new member.. :p

*huge*

even they have barbie doll travelling bag nowadays..wow!

*group pic*

had a day off today since there is no class as lab session probably starts next week,i guess..

as always,cheers..! (=

2008-08-29T23:56:00.013+08:00

Blast Off..!!!!

oh boy..i really had a blast during orientation last thursday and friday (even though thursday session kinda boring)..anyway..being one of the committee member of SASSA (school of applied sciences student association),i need to be there as 'representing' the whole school of applied sciences..nothing glamour ya..hehe..

so..yeah..basically the whole orientation thing was organised by the new team of student council..first day of orientation was last thursday..the first task that thrown to me was the registration where i need to register all of the new SASSA students and present them with a Digi goodie bag which includes one Digi notebook, one Domino Pizza voucher (hey..i dont have this stuff during my orientation time..hmph!) and some files and student guide from UCSI..

the next thing which caught me by suprise was i need to prepare a cheer for the whole new SASSA students..really had zero, kosong, blank idea what type of cheer should i come out with..phew..luckily, got one girl come out with this cheer which i found out..hmm..not bad..and thank you for saving me..!lols..here's the cheer.. (=

"everywhere we go.........

people want to know........

who we are.....

we are the students of......

SASSA!!!!" =O (nice..of course plus some rhythm there aite..lol)

so..that concluded my first day of orientation..actually quite sien lor cus got all the briefings etc etc *yawn* nothing to do also,jus listen and listen..then,i was informed by the student council that they will be having an amazing race on friday(fuiyoh..!!) plus a short skit or drama or sketch (whatever what you want to call them) for the new students..it was quite pleased to see as all the students who joins both activity were from both international and the local students.. (=

oh ya..before the amazing race starts..we have to go all the way down to the foyer near Block A where we need to sing 'Negaraku' as part of Independence Day this sunday..which i found it quite..erm..suprising as in the midst of the orientation..hmm..anyway,the amazing race was a blast..!we have to choose at least 8 students from each faculty (being the faculty of applied sciences)..my team was damn semangat in winning the grand prize which is a huge hamper which is sponsored by Digi..lol..! ;) we were the lucky ones as we were the second group to be flagged off..hehe..!there were five stations set up all around the campus..

1st station=where you have to memorise stuff which is in front of the student council office

2nd station=need to do some calculation outside the library..(can use calculator =p)

3rd station=blackjack (yup..!) against the facilitator at the recital hall..(most tiring as we need to run up all the way to 3rd floor..by stairs k?)

4th station=place coin onto the black color dot center on a piece of paper

5th station=pass the rubberband using short and long straws..(easy..hehe)

after kao tim-ed all the stations, we need to return back to MPH to finish the race..unexpectedly..we were the first team to arrive..!yeah..! =D did not expect at all to arrive first since we were the second group to be flagged off..plus during the briefing time,i can see all those muscular and athletic type students who stands a higher chance of winning.. ;) meanwhile, some of the students who did not took part(sorry) in the amazing race were busy preparing some stuffs for the sketch..

the title of the sketch was "Caveman"..i came out with an idea (last minute,hehe!) about the Caveman sketch..it was fun and interesting sketch as everyone needs to cooperate to each other and gives the sound effect to each different part of the sketch..lol :p well..as it turn out,we,the SASSA team, won the first prize of the whole thing (drama+amazing race)...!!!yeah..!which is an unbelievable experience to all of us..as i mentioned earlier,this was the grand prize which we were gunning for..lol

*huge*

all in all..it was great experience for me through out the whole orientation week..it was fun,enjoyable yet an eye-opener..from this group of people, i get to know the international students..this time around, most of them comes from Botswana,which is amazing..!plus all the students from sabah,sarawak and other states too.. (= so..yeah..see you guys soon..

have a great weekend..!

cheers..! (=

*malaysia flag*

*group pic*

*tag*

p/s: special thanx to esther and kae min for helping me out during the orientation week..thanx guys..! (=

2008-08-27T14:34:00.005+08:00

Petronas Advertisement for Merdeka 2008

as always..Petronas comes out with their own advertisement in celebrating our very own Malaysia's Independence Day this upcoming sunday (31 August)..this time around,it was directed by Afdlin Shauki..so..yeah..enjoy.. (=

2008-08-27T01:12:00.009+08:00

i do always have high expectations..whether its from me or people around me, eg: friends, classmates, group mates and others..you know..sometimes this people just have their own "tidak-apa" attitude..they dont bother at all what you are doing even though you are sitting on the same boat..(NATO = no action,talk only) i always believe that when you are working in a bunch of people,you do expect total 100% commitment from this people by producing high quality result and work..sometimes i doubt them..are they just here and there to make up the numbers or else?are they willing do give their best in doing their work?seriously..i really really really doubt them..you always want to work with a group of people who are willing to work hard and give their best shot at every single thing they do..dont you?there's no "cleaning up others work" and you can always depend on them..because you feel secure with the work they produced..

i never get this chance to do so..ever since high school till i step into university..i knew from the moment i got this job,its not gonna be easy..its gonna be tough and hard journey..even my friend told me so..i do envy sometimes at those people who are lucky to have their own "X-factor" group members..they might not be albert einstein,but they willing to work hard..how i wish i could hijack them into my team..muahahaha..well..i gotta use all the resources that are made available to me now..i rather be independent rather than depend on them..i rather do it on my own than depends on them..its so hard for me to expect a single thing from them..it takes years for them to do or start something..

sometimes i ask myself..should i change my approach towards this kind of people?should i change from a "soft" approach to a "hard" approach?yes,i should..more stricter i'll be..

happy hooolidayyyyysssss folks..! (ending soon..sigh)

cheers! (=

2008-08-22T14:24:00.007+08:00

exams are over....!hooray..!the last paper was tough..very tough..i just hope i could pass the exam..*praying hard* (=

it was a looooonnnnnggg day yesterday..it all begins to few weeks back when i receive a call from a person who says that she got my cv from the co-op department in my university..she added that her company would like to arrange an interview as part of my internship programme in the november and december period..plus she says she will sent email jus to confirm my interview yesterday..i assumed that the interview would be held in my university,so i wouldn't bother much about the place of the interview..how wrong i was...!i received her e-mail wednesday night (interview was on thursday) after some complications about the sending of those email..and the interview was somewhere near klcc..phew..wonder what would happen if i did not check my mail that night.. *rolling eyes*

the interview was alright..will be start working in two months time after my short semester in september and october..what company i'm working in?erm..its a company specialised in a wide range of spectrum of Batik products from batik printing,organic Batik,etc..to name a few..from more information about the company that i will undergo my internship programme..click here

after the interview yesterday..i went to my friends house to had a steamboat dinner until late night..it was fun..!haha..some of them will be heading to Redang from today till this sunday..*i wish i could join them too* sigh..neway..will make full use of this nine or ten days of holiday before the war starts again..lols

oh yeah..i found this picture in the toilet of the place that i went for the interview.. :p

as always..cheers..!

2008-08-11T17:34:00.002+08:00

First silverware of the season

its good to see him back (Gary has been out since March 07' through injury) and lifts the Community Shield..yup..we won yesterday's Community Shield match against portsmouth (3-1 through penalty kick after 90 minutes of goaless draw) perhaps portsmouth should start practising their penalty kicks more often..they just manage to score one and miss two?poor portsmouth..*shakes head*

anyway..from yesterday match,it was apparent that united do really lack of firepower and pace upfront in attack..(ronaldo and rooney din play though)..both of them out through injury and viral infection respectively..suprisingly,united havent make a single signing this summer.. =O a new striker comes in would help to ease the problem.. (=

finals this week and next week..one paper down,three more to go..
next stop..this friday-physio..aiseh..

cheers...! (=

2008-08-05T11:46:00.003+08:00

the wait is almost over..!yeah..!

after a break from three months long (very long k)..

the premier league is finally back..!

bigger,better and stronger..!

starts with this weekend..

when the Devils (MU)-the defending Premier League Champion up against Pompey (Portsmouth)-the defending FA Cup Champion..

FA Community Shield-curtain raiser for the premier league season..

argh..cant wait..cant wait..

2008-08-01T07:39:00.004+08:00

no one likes presentation,isnt it?"as part of your assignment..you will be having your group presentation"..and everyone will like "wah".."haihs".."why got presentation wan?"..sound familiar to you?u can see all this kind of mixed reaction especially during the beginning of new semester when the lecturer explaining the outline of the subject itself..

i had my presentation yesterday(finally!)..haha..the presentation is something like you are being the salesman..you have to promote your company product since you are the representative from the company..so,you have to explain the principle behind the product itself like how it functions etc etc..plus all the features that the product has..advantages,disadvantages..bla bla bla..the presentation went alright apart from the questions from the lecturer which left me scratching my head hard(a few times)..and i just not able to answer her question..and,i still owe her an answer which i need to let her know today in class..(duh..!)

but after the presentation..it make me realise something..it sounds crazy to some of you..but i do really enjoy the presentation yesterday even though less marks will given to me in the part of understanding the principle behind the product..the process from where we begin our preparation for the presentation till we starts to present..it was fun,enjoyable process.. (= so..sometimes the result is might not be that important after all,its the process that we gone through as a group of presenters..haha..

anyway,i actually spent my time at uni yesterday for approximately +- 12 hours..!!!crazy..!i reached uni yesterday around 8 in the morning and i left around 10am to meet my groupmates to discuss about the presentation..and the presentation only starts at 3.30pm!yeap..y so early?well..it do take some time as you need time to discuss and practice and other stuff without realising that is already 3pm..!and worse..we are the last group to present and we concluded everything at 7.45pm..! yup..you see it right..its 7.45pm..!no joke..! =O

it has been a long long day..so tiring yet enjoying every moment from the time we start preparing yesterday till our turn to present..haha.. (=

as always..cheers!

2008-07-29T10:07:00.006+08:00

i was pretty busy this past few weeks and dont even bother to update blog..(is it dead already?) as always..having tones of exams (just concluded mid term yesterday..late right?) and etc etc..malas to talk the same thing again..but one thing that i would rant about is last-minute cancellation of exam..it happened to me twice..one is quiz paper and the other one mid term paper..we have studying hard all night long preparing for the paper..lets say the paper starts at 10 in the morning..all of a sudden u receive a text message from your friend at 9.30 in the morning same day as the paper itself informs u that the quiz has been cancelled..i said.."what the hell?" and they told us that there is no table and chairs arrangements prior to the exam..duh..and the worse thing is the quiz paper have to be postponed and guess what?it falls on the same day with the mid term paper that i had yesterday..lagi teruk i tell you..!i guess i did not do well in my quiz paper (no mood to write the paper) compared to the mid term paper..haihs..anyway..both paper kao tim-ed and now its exam free until the finals..

well..manage to watch four movies in the in the past three weeks..firstly,we went for Wanted..

not the movie that i Wanted to watch again..bluek..not nice..*shakes head*

next stop-Hancock

this movie also not recommended..i know Hancock is a superhero but then..like overrated..hmm..not good..

next destination of movie marathon-The Dark Knight

har..i tell you ar..this movie ar..u must watch u know..because r,this movie is nice to watch..but ho..the first part quite boring also lar..and ho..in the later part of the movie ho..with the introduction of The Joker ho..walao eh..needless to say..go and watch la k? (=

next movie-Red Cliff

oh boy..seriously and honestly..this movie never cross my head that i would i say to myself.."oh yeah..must watch this movie..must watch..must watch" never..never ever plan to watch this movie..since my friend told me to watch this movie even though i couldn't understand well of their mandarin-speaking conversation(i can still understand okie..haha!)..she said dont worry simon..you can look at the subtitles down at the screen there..alright,alright..i give up..so,went to watch this movie yesterday..oh man..!i tell you..i damn impressed with this movie..thumbs up..!nice..!haha!especially the part where they fight using different types of tactic and strategy..awesome..!now i'm waiting for the second part of this movie which is due this year-end in December..yup..this movie is divided into two parts.. (=

next stop:The Mummy-Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

as always..cheers,folks..! (=

computer freak

2008-07-18T18:05:00.001+08:00

Computer freak

i was wandering around in the net until i found this funny image..

hope you are not doing this at home..haha! :p

2008-07-18T10:47:00.003+08:00

TAG

tagged by yee wun..

here it goes..

1.What do you want the most now?
: wait let me think..i want....to figure out my agarose gel electrophoresis lab result.. =S

2.Who is the person you trust the most?
: myself

3.Are you in love?
: in love with football,can?

4.If you have a dream come true..
: so many dreams la... *rolling eyes*

5.Do you believe in seeing a rainbow after the rain?
: of course!

6.What's your goal for this year?
: to score goal in a football match?

7.Do you believe in eternity?
: i do

8.Have you ever broken a person's heart that he/she wanted to commit suicide?
: yer..so cruel one..never do that..!

9.What feeling do you love the most?
: accomplished in doing something..

10.What are the requirements for your other half?
: secret..hehe

11.What kind of feeling do you hate the most?
: hard to answer la.. *scratch,scratch*

12.Do you cherish every friendship of yours?
: i do =)

13.What do you want to do in the future?
: *shrug* nothing in mind yet..

14.What is the most important thing in your life?
: my Walkman phone+music..

15. How did you feel last night?
: tired yet sleepy.. :p

16.Who do you hope to be always there for you?
: people whom i wished to be there..

17.When do you think the world will end?
: wah..if i know..then i get a super Nobel prize d..lol

18.The world ends tomorrow. What will you do?
: do what i want to do..

19.What do you think of the person that tagged you?
: she's great.. =)

20.What do you want to know right now?
: when MU going to sign new player..and and when is my next football match..and and when is my group presentation..and and lots of them..haha

Then add 4 people in your list and list them out at the end of the post. Notify them in their chatbox that he/she has been tagged! = )
- ........

2008-07-11T22:55:00.003+08:00

it may sounds weird to some of you but..

i felt some kind when i saw this words...

especially when you receive messages in the MSN or sms..

its kinda rude to me..

the words that i'm talking about is..

LA..

LAH..

LO..

LEH..

example..like someone replied to my message..

"if you dont understand,then dont do lo....."

"if you dont know how to do,then leave it first lah....."

"if i dont understand the initial part,then how i'm going to continue leh?"

you know..to me..

it sounds like they tak puas hati in doing something..

sometimes you din even realise what you have wrote could bring other meaning..

no matter what, it does sounds rude to me..

duh..

2008-07-10T12:35:00.002+08:00

29th post

daughtry

2008-07-04T18:17:00.006+08:00

DAUGHTRY IS COMING TO TOWN!!!!!

yes..they are rocking LIVE for the first time in KL yo as part of the Sony Ericsson Traffic Jam Street Party tour..the money-cant-buy invitations is exclusive for 3000 people..only!not more than that..duh..and to get the tickets,u have to purchase either one of the three types of Sony Ericsson's Walkman Handphone..haihs..tak kan purposely go and buy the phone for that ticket?and the ticket gonna worth a few hundreds buck jo...or is there other way to see them live?sneaked in quietly..perhaps? :p

here are the following details:
Venue: Central Park Avenue, 1 Utama
Date: 26.07.08
Time: 7pm-midnight

for more information, visit www.sonyericsson.com/trafficjam.

p/s: anyone going? =)

2008-07-03T10:38:00.001+08:00

i just felt that it is dying soon..

it needs to be revamped,recharged and reconditioned..

haihs..

will try,will try..

=)

2008-06-24T18:03:00.002+08:00

seriously..do i getting darker?well,probably around six out of seven friends told me that i'm getting darker..do i?if you see yourself 24/7,you wouldn't notice by yourself rite?now..i can see myself better what they mean..lol..the reason why i'm getting darker?

its FOOTBALL yo!!for the past few weeks..been regularly playing football on sunday mornings-i love sunday mornings =)..week in and week out..the time?8-10.30am..i know its freaking damn hot and sunny at that time but who cares?football is my passion and my blood..(alamak,so dramatic..hehe!) even if i getting darker and darker,i wouldnt stop playing football..but one thing remains the fact..that is my name is Simon..not muhammad simon bin toh,okie?

remains to be seen whether anyone will talk malay to me..or indian!lol.. =p

adios!

kung fu panda

2008-06-17T21:51:00.004+08:00

Kung Fu Panda

this movie is hilarious!really LOL-ed all the time when watching it..really look forward to this movie ever since Po pops out during cinema advertisement before the movie starts..haha!supposedly watched it last saturday since my sis ajak me to watch..but then,i have assignments to finish up and MCB mid-term..sigh..luckily both of them were over..yeah! ;)

thankfully,i have the chance to catch kung fu panda this afternoon with my classmates.. =) initially we have Stats mid-term today but then at very last minute,the exam was cancelled..argh!so,there is no class today and the mid term is postponed to next saturday..saturday?!ish..*shakes head*

anyway..back to this movie..the undoubtly main character in this movie would be the fat black panda (Po)..he was so eager to become a kung fu master just like his Ferocious Five Idols-namely Tigress, Mantis, Crane, Monkey and Viper..well,the best part of this movie would be the fight scene that would make u LOL..haha!the fight that really stands out for me is the fight between Po and his Master Shifu where both of them fight out the dumpling battle..plus the fact that Po loves to eat eat eat and eat..!

go and watch it..well recommended for 1 hour and 30 minutes of laughter..wonder hows the cantonese version of this movie will look like..hmm..

cheers!

workload

2008-06-13T07:52:00.004+08:00

workload

been relatively very busy this past few days..have so many things to do and conclude so many things,imagine have to submit everything in the period of 4-5 days,perhaps..i have physio assignment to pass this monday(i jus started yesterday)..then,i have MB tutorial to pass on monday as well(haven started)..next,i have to finish up my physio lab report by tuesday(half way started)..and the worse is the mid-terms..and yup,MCB mid term this monday at 8AM yo...!argh..cant they even tolerate us one time..just one time..and possibly will have stats mid term as well on tuesday(she haven confirm the date)..pray that it will be next next week..

alright..alright..i know i should just stop complaining because i am now in a university..things are getting more tougher and complicated and lots of them too!..lol..just have to be stronger in facing this kind of stuffs..thats bout it,i guess..

have a nice weekend folks..(i know i wont have mind,sigh..except for sunday mornings..weee...)

signing off

p/s:anyone watching EURO's?portugal and holland seems strong eh.. =)

good or bad

2008-06-05T17:17:00.007+08:00

good or bad

this semester classes has been 'kind' to me..i finished early on thursday as my class ends at 11am..lol..on top of that,i dont have class on friday..which means i have three day break instead of two..weee...... :p but on wednesdays,it do get really really hectic..i have class from 8 in the morning till 3.30 in the afternoon,non-stop..no break..just look at the schedule..

8-10am-MCB(boring class)

10-1pm-MB Lab

1-2pm-Physio class

2-3.30pm-MB class

worse isnt it?gosh!u hope that you will not be in this situation,rite?sigh..however,this schedule is partially good and bad to me..the bad thing is that i have to survive on wednesdays..hmph!the good thing is that i'm free on friday..lol

BUT...there are some problem with Business Stats class..they were too many students joining one session of classes or tutorial classes..until some of the latecomers have to sit outside and follows the lecture..and i guess the lecturer cant bear with it and she has too many slots to teach until she came up with saving-your-life-and-her-life plan today..normally,all tutorial were held on thursday,no other day..there are few slots available,from 9.30-11,11-12.30,2-3.30 and 3.30-5pm..all of the slots here were lectured by her..i chose the first slot as i can finish early for the day.. =)

TODAY..all the tutorial slots were changed..she said a new part-time lecturer will come in and lecture the tutorials classes,only..and she will lecture all the classes..fine..BUT,this new part-time lecturer is only free from 4 till 5.30PM,ONLY!!!gosh..everyone is complaining why the tutorial class so late..theres no other time meh,they whisper..lol..and this is the new three slots that she gave us to choose..

Wednesday: 4-5.30pm
Thursday:4-5.30pm
Friday:4-5.30pm

i'm not choosing friday,of course..dont take away my friday!!!thursday:4-5.30pm?as mentioned earlier,i have only ONE class on thursday(9.30-11am),and that is Business Stats class..if i choose the thursday slot,i would have gone insane as i have 5 hour break there..this would vanish my record of longest break between classes(last time was 4 hour break) *shakes head* ..what i'm going do to?this is crazy..and i wouldnt come on purpose for the tutorial class in the afternoon even though my house near to my uni..(petrol hike,ok?) *shakes head even harder*

so..the slot left is on Wednesday:4-5.30pm..wednesday is going to be dead-or-alive day..!to understand better,look at the time slots..

8-10am-MCB(yes..it is a boring class)

10-1pm-MB Lab

1-2pm-Physio class

2-3.30pm-MB class

4-5.30pm-Business Stats tutorial

as you see,there's only half an hour break there..couldn't ask for more..maybe i could use that 30 minute break to get a quick nap,or go and get a cup of coffee to freshen things up.. ;) just hope that i will not be 'nyawa-nyawa ikan' when i reach home..well,thats the bad thing of this new schedule..

the good news is that i will NOT be having ANY classes on thursday and friday..which means i have four day break instead of three..OLE!muahahaha.. :p let see how things progress..oh ya,now only i realise something..all the subjects that i took this sem will be on wednesday alone,minus the labs.. ;)

this upcoming few weeks will be busy..two more assignments is coming soon..two have been given out,not even bother start them..in total,i have FOUR assignments to finish up..the dateline of one of the assignment is next next week,16th, i guess..we'll cope with it.. =)

physio quiz tomorrow..sigh..

cheers!

sassa forensic trip

2008-05-30T08:19:00.009+08:00

SASSA FORENSIC TRIP

this trip was held exactly last last friday(16.05)..my bad for the late post,was busy nowadays as the assignments,quizs,reports etc etc starts to flood in..anyway,this trip is only around 40+ students plus some lecturers and lab tech as well..i guess i'm the last and lucky one to join cus the trip was already FULL way before they put the poster in uni..even some of them who eager to join cant make it..!sori guys..

i'm not certain the exact place but its somewhere near in Cheras-Kajang highway..as you pass through the highway,it was after the abandoned Phoenix Plaza as you come from cheras..haha!i was told that the Forensic Lab building was still relatively new..for those who are expecting us to see the REAL dead body or REAL crime scene during the trip itself,sorry..tak ada..what we saw is just some basic instrument used in CSI(not that high-tech,lol) and some REAL pictures from crime scene..we are not allowed to take pics(as always) in the department itself-DNA Fingerprinting,Toxicology,Narcotic,just to name a few..we managed to visit 2 out 5 departments as time permits..sigh..the trip was quite ok,as a brand new experience to our very own Forensic LAB in Malaysia.. ;)

people gathering and taking photos =)

briefing

hesty,joshua,and me

the main building

on the way up the hill

TADA!Forensic Lab

Block C and..

Block D

the hall

lecturer(Mr Yim) signing something.. :p

the speaker-Dr Yew

in appreciation to Dr Yew

souvenirs-FOR SALE!not free ok?

CSI

Group pic =)

2008-05-26T17:25:00.003+08:00

victory for Lewis

lewis who?if you are a big fan of Formula One,then you will probably know him..yup,i do watch F1 as well,not only football..dont shake your head or dont be suprised..lol..he won the action-packed Monaco Grand Prix yesterday..yeah! ;) seriously,i'm a sports freak..i do watch tennis..basketball..what else?erm,badminton?not really..hehe!been a fan of F1 a few years back and i do watch every single race if time reckons(for your information,there are 17 races this season)..and its hard to find any F1 fan out there(heloooooo,anyone?)..when i ask them do they watch F1?no...so boring la..what is F1?whats so interesting about it?drive around the same circuit for 50+ odd laps..some of the reason that i gathered from them.. :p whatever it is,i'm a big fan of the silver-colored machine-McClaren Mercedez,not Ferrari..eww..

on the other note,i had MCB quiz today..i'm not well prepared for this quiz,i guess it came way too soon for all of us..and i have another quiz next week!argh.. =O dont even have time to revise all the notes and it is way too many,a lot..!sigh..well,before the paper starts today,around 8.30 in the morning..the lecturer was asking us to enter the exam hall and convince us that the paper would be 'EASY' for us..yeah right! it was tough,and it doesnt look like quiz paper at all,its more to mid-term paper..gosh!the whole paper last for only one hour but its not enough..there are so much to write,at least 1 hour and 30 minutes would be more reasonable..sigh..anyway,finger crossed for the paper! =)

oh ya,i had SUSHI for lunch today..ahaha! =9

cheers folks! =)

champions of europe

2008-05-23T13:55:00.003+08:00

CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE

first and foremost..i really doubt it whether the trophy will end up in old trafford..started really well in the first half and eventually got the all-important first goal..then,we hit by a sucker-punch by lampard's goal..then,chelsea had a go at us in the second half and that time,i would think we are gonna lose that trophy..they hit the post twice..they attack,we defend..later,it all comes down to penalty shoutout(they called it lottery)..my hopes seeing united lifting the trophy were dashed when ronaldo missed his kick,and terry steps up to take the last penalty to win their 1st european cup..gosh!he miss it!!damn,i was so suprise..*gasp* is that fate?destiny?lady luck? *shrug* after his miss,all of the others are history..we won the cup..the picture there?worth a thousands of words..thats our third european cup yo....!GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED!

fantastic!bravo!needless to say..brilliant!i woke up at two in the morning to watch this final..how can i afford to miss this match?the match concluded around 6am..no time left for me to get a quick nap or anything as i need to get prepared to uni,quickly..yup,is that early..anyway,its all worth it,isnt it?even todays The Sun newspaper took five pages to report this fantastic achivement.. :p we did the double,we won the premier league and now,champions league..hooray! =)

now..after all the celebrations and triumph,its back to basics..having MCB quiz this upcoming monday..gosh,damn fast wei..and i havent started revising...yet!kinda a lot to cover as the lecturer really do speed up her lectures(as the other lecturers too)..click,click,click..dont even realise how many slides we have gone through..seems like this weekend would be a study weekend..sigh..and i still have MB tutorial to finish up..and yes,have to pass up this monday as well..aiks!monday blues..lol..

-signing off-

the chronicles of narnia:prince caspian

2008-05-20T07:51:00.005+08:00

The Chronicles of Narnia:Prince Caspian

one of the highly anticipated movie in the summer..went to watch this movie last saturday at BTS..seriously,this movie was awesome and nice to watch..the scenery(at the beginning of the movie) was simply breathtaking(it was filmed at New Zealand,C.Republic-to name a few)..even my friend told me that she wants to go there..! :p i'm really looking forward to this movie ever since the first movie concluded (The Chronicles of Narnia:The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe)..all of the characters(Peter,Susan,Edmund,Lucy) in this second installment have really matured..even Lucy can ride a horse..!unbelieveable this little girl..lol..

and worth of mentioning is the CGI,it was great..from the majestic lion(Aslan),new friends of Caspian-Bulgy Bear,the badger Trufflehunter and to the brave and funny little mouse Reepicheep plus the centaur(half man and half horse)..their visual effects,movement,etc are well expressed and executed..but for those who are first to watch this movie,it is adviceable to watch the first part first coz some of it are connected to the first installment..and there are some suprises in this movie.. ;)

somehow,the movie was affected by the poor sound system in BTS even though its in hall 1(the largest hall,i guess)..bottomline,this movie is fun to watch and worth your every penny(even more worth if using student card =p) for this 2 hour and 20 minutes show..go and watch it..i dont mind watching for the second time.. =)

cant wait for the third movie to come out soon..rumours has it that the production will start this year..and so,have to wait for another 2-3 years for the third installment..hmm..

have a nice day folks!

p/s:champions league final is days away..GAMBATE MAN YOO!!!!!!

2008-05-14T17:27:00.005+08:00

i was NOT following MB class today..sori dr renee..i was lost somewhere,couldnt concentrate..gosh!my bad..
then,receive a call from unknown caller during the class itself..its stated +603-9101....and i know its from cheras area..lol..luckily not tai yi loong..phew..

caller: halo..
me: halo..
caller: i'm calling from UCSI something..(i couldnt remember which department)
me: yes?
caller: are you simon toh.....?
me: abothan!yeah...
caller: the reason why i call you is that you have been nominated for the next president of student council..
me: *GASP* HUH? WHAT?!!!!!
caller: are you interested?
me: erm...can you call back later?cus i'm havin class now..sorry..(how can i answer u now?i was shocked man!)
caller: oops..sorry..ok..
me: bye..

the next thing that run through my mind was who is that person go and nominate me..cis!

and the second call comes after my class finished..damn efficient..lol..
(looking at the number to reconfirm)

caller 1: halo..
me: halo..
caller 1: do you know me?
me: erm..donoooooo...
caller 1: (its actually my classmate,lol...)
me: eh..hi..
caller 1: do you know that you have been nominated for the next president of student council?
me: yeah.....................
caller 1: are you interested?(same question again)..
me: erm.....
caller 1: actually..(she explains to me the whats,whys,hows..thanx,appreciate it)
me: ok...what if i'm not interested?
caller 1: har?cannot!because you are THE only one now that are being nominated..
me: (*BIG EYES*...ONLY ONE?)why leh?no way...i added..may i know the nominater?
caller 1: erm..sorry..this is private matter..
me: okie.. =S
caller 1: so..u have to do this,do that..
me: (a big sigh)
caller 1: i pass to ....... to explain further..
me: ok..(shakes head) speechless....

caller 2: hi..actually..(he introduce himself and explain again..and lots of them!)
me: ok...
caller 2:......................
me: okie.........
caller 2:......................
me: okie....................
caller 2: so,you have to get 10 people to support you..etc..etc..and you will get a banner to get people to elect you since we(student council) have money to do the banner..(our precious money la)
me: ok...(dono how many oks i replied to him d.. :p)
caller 2: for more information,you can visit student council booth at block A..
me: (as always)..okie...
caller 2: or you can come to my office and see me..thats bout it..hope to hear from you soon..bye..
me: (i dont even know where's your office yo)ok..bye!

gosh!really had a great suprise..did not expect it all wei..thanx to the mysterious nominater..hmph!but seriously..i'm not that interested..not the matter of burden and workload,but i felt myself that i couldn't hold that such BIG position..forget all the glamour,benefits..sometimes you have think about your own abilities to handle it..its question of whether you are able to cope with it or not..

and i haven give them the answer..muahahaha..so bad rite..(evil laugh) ;)
up till now,i'm still blur why i'm being nominated..what the next step should i do..how to tell them that i'm not interested..blah blah blah...

i shall wait and see..and awaiting the next phone call..hehe..

and the game begins!lol :p

cheers!

champion champion champion

2008-05-13T08:46:00.007+08:00

champion champion champion!!!

we are THE CHAMPIONS! (clap clap clap) OLE!damn,i'm so happy..lol.. =D chelsea,u aint nothing man..even your final push doesnt matter to us..we won the first round..we shall wait you for second round in moscow..(devil laugh)..we clearly dominated match,goals scored by ronaldo and giggsy.. :p some pics of the title winning celebrations..we are the CHAMPIONS!

1st penalty-goal scored by cristiano..

giggsy celebrates his goal..

and the wild celebrations begins!

plus all the backroom staff!

glory glory man u!

gaffer-sir alex ferguson.. ;)

champion!

title winning squad..

cr7-the wizard..

i'm so happy!

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!!!!!!

WE ARE NUMERO UNO!!!!!

have a nice day people! =)

time out

2008-05-10T00:43:00.008+08:00

time out

had a day off today since there is no class on friday..for the whole sem yo..wee..so,dont be jealous ya.. :p kinda boring at home doing nothing..so,out of nothing..went to jog at my house nearby jogging track..well,the jogging track is on top of the hill and it so damn long wei..it connects from one end of the housing area to the other end..by the way,my house is located at of the ends,so like journey to the north of the jogging track..or watever..hard to explain..

this the first time i went there to jog since i moved here last september..lol..seriously,i will easily get tired in jogging,prefer football better..hehe..but once in a while is ok..still can tahan and will have the endurance to "jog".. ;) moreover,will be having a friendly football match this sunday morning,so can use this jogging training to improve fitness..boo..

some of the random pics taken from it.. =)

football pitch

almost alike futsal pitch

playground 1

playground 2

playground 3

vandalism..gosh!

x-games!

kids playing football at other end of the jogging track

playground 4

i dono they have a small lake here yo!lol

evening jogging track

sunset jogging track

evening scenery

sunset scenery

view from on top of the hill

sunset view

lights out! :p

nites people!

2008-05-07T11:16:00.003+08:00

uni's computer is so so so slow..

SLOW..really slow..(shakes head)

sangat the slow...

S-L-O-W=slow

almost took two hours to download notes..

sigh..

2008-05-06T07:48:00.005+08:00

currently blogging in the morning while others are still dreaming happily..woke up early to fetch my sis to work..well,thought of sleeping back again..for two hours perhaps?depends,sometimes i will but not for today..lol..and i have only ONE class for today yo! business stats at 11.30 till 1.30pm..will change in the upcoming weeks as will be having physio lab in the afternoon..gosh!

so yeah,this are the two out four subjects that i'm taking in this brand new semester..business stats and physiology 2...the other two would be molecular cell biology and microbial biotechnology..really looking forward to MB class..hehe..perhaps it is more interesting as it deals with recombinant DNA technology,PCR,etc,etc..sounds interesting..lol..

in helping to spread out loud,SASSA is organising a forensic lab site-visit(copy paste title) on next friday(16.05.08)..for those who love CSI,well,you may like this one..hmm..might be different from what we watch in CSI since here is not vegas,new york or miami..!lol..here is malaysia ok?! :p do check it out,grab this chance to get a closer look at it..contact them asap if you are interested,dont let them to wait and chase for you..hehe!limited space available!

cheers!

2008-05-02T18:56:00.002+08:00

tag tag tag!

Tagged by Li Anne:

The Rules

Link to your tagger and post these rules.List eight (8) random facts about yourself.Tag eight people at the end of this post and list their names.Let them know they’ve been tagged by leaving them a comment on their blogs.So, EIGHT (8) random facts about me;

Fact One: start watching football since 12? and..

Fact Two: i fantasize myself playing at old trafford..(dreaming..*slap* awake!)

Fact Three: i love music! =)

Fact Four: i can think too much until i cant sleep.. (big eyes)

Fact Five: i'm not kl born,i'm from ipoh mali..(in case you dont know)

Fact Six: sucks in computer games..seriously..i'm better in console games.. :p

Fact Seven: somehow,someday,if got chance,would love to venture into journalism field.. ;) and..

Fact Eight: i love to drive! =) hence...

Fact Nine: (read this slowly and clearly) the last fact is that this is the random eight facts about myself and i have been tagged..

I tag: anyone.. =)

good day and have a nice weekend ahead!

glory glory man united

2008-04-30T14:27:00.005+08:00

GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED

we are heading to Moscow for the UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL on the 21st may 2008..yo!!absolutely ecstatic about the triumph,overjoyed,screaming-out-loud..really fantastic and awesome performance by them..thumbs up! and i still celebrating the victory!lol..

start counting down the days....

in three weeks time....

The Luzhniki stadium in Moscow-here we come!and..

we will win this trophy!

cheers!

2008-04-26T00:08:00.002+08:00

how to start..alright..went to watch the forbidden kingdom today at leisure mall..plan to watch 12.50 punya show,but its too late..so,watch 3pm show..went to the counter there to buy tickets and as usual,told the girl that i want to watch this movie at this time..blah blah blah..then,the girl told me "you can choose any blue seats you want"..i was like,ANY blue seats?ANY seats?wow..awesome..how wish you are (and myself) that this scenario could always happen..sigh..yeah,dream..*slap myself*

the movie turned out to be okie..typical martial art movie between two kung fu master:jackie chan and jet li..good versus evil..fight here and there..lol..i'm thinking of something..got monkey king..but why dont have 'chu pak kai'?dont have 'tong sam zong'?hmm...:p oh yeah..remember the pretty girl in the movie called shadow?theres one particular aunty(i guess so) behind me..i remembered she whispered "this girl very pretty ho"(in cantonese) when she saw that girl in action..lol.. :p

planning to go back home after movie..but then..kae min and myself drop by at the show house near my house here..got two type..one is semi-detached and one is double storey..that place is still new and lots of new houses still being developed there..i went there once,but worth it to have a look at it again and since we have time to burn out..lol..the show house was awesome man..interior design inside was superb..brilliant..people say mou tak teng r..icibang(i donno how to spell,hehe!)..lol..you will wahs,wows when you walk around..thumbs up!like overrated d..hehe..but you will love it when you see it.. ;)

then,went to the sales office(as if we want to buy,lol)..want to know how much it cost?200K?no..you cant get this price here in kl,but you can get in ipoh..haha..500K?i thought so..cus last time i came,the sales girl there told my dad so..i was so wrong..the house worth whopping RM 1.17 million..yeah,1.17 million.. =O got two type right,the selling price for the other type was RM 900k onwards..crazy..expensive..cant remember which type is which price..my bad.. =)

nites everyone!

cant wait for the match between chelsea and man united..argh..go MU!

heart pain

2008-04-24T13:52:00.004+08:00

heart pain

first thing first..heart pain is different from heart attack ya..the difference is,one is pain and one is attack.. :p and,the heart is experiencing pain while something trigger attack on your heart,so comes heart attack..erm,something like that through my own explaination..haha..if you want detail explaination,do let me know..ill sure give you all the details you need..nyek nyek nyek.. *wink,wink*

so yeah..heart pain..felt it sometimes ago,actually not sometimes..its couple of times! =O more than three times!lol..few occasion already tho...erm..one of them is this morning(around 4am)..was watching man u up against barcelona(drew 0-0,not a bad result,hehe)..all of a sudden through 60th minute of the game..heart pains..for real..i donno what triggers this to happen..it just normal pain,not the pain until you fell off the couch,looking for the medicine that could save your life,screaming out loud for help..help!not that serious k? :p just pain..then,my heart starts to pump so fast..dono how many km/h..lol..well,what i'm thinking of that time was..hmm..this could be a signal something bad will happen..yeah,for real..van der sar(man u goalkeeper) manage to save henry's shot to preserve a clean sheet..phew!!really a kan cheong moment leh..haha..

then,the second occasion..i was revising metabolic biochem for finals at night(still remember meta?haha!)..was going through the chapter of amino acid metabolism..hey,i can still recall..not bad,not bad..*clap,clap* lol..(ss pulak) alright,back to here..was reading happily..then,as you predicted..yes..it heart pains!again!gosh..i donno..when it comes,i couldnt concentrate..i will do other things(from reading newspaper to listen to linkin park) that would stop me from studying..so bad rite?ish..really not able to continue studies..sigh..maybe,just maybe..another signal that something bad will happen..or maybe the brain sent the message that you must stop,you had enough of studying for the day..go to sleep!lol..

so..i'm waiting for the next to come..haha..am i crazy? :p well..its up to you to decide whether its true or not..has anyone experience it before?do let me know if you have..then,we can share our 'unforgettable' experience..lol..

thats about it,for now..

signing off

good day people!

p/s: has anyone listened to rihanna latest single-take a bow?(i'm a radio buff,haha!)the song was okay but what caught my ear(do we have this term? :p) was the lyrics..check it out..i wonder whether it was written by ryan tedder..hmm......

world earth day

2008-04-22T14:26:00.008+08:00

World Earth Day

21st April 2008-world earth day(some say 22nd)
the issues about protecting our Mother Nature has been getting hotter than ever..since when?i cant really recall that time..climate is changing for the worst for the past few years..a BIG 'thank you' to all of us(oops)..
you can do some part of it before it is too late..basically,anywhere,anytime..or anyhow.. :p
you can:

1. Clean or replace air filters on your air conditioning unit at least once a month
2. Unplug seldom used appliances (electricity is used even though if it’s set on stand-by)-do you know that?
3. Shut off all electrical item a when leaving a room or area
4. Purchase appliances with the Energy Star Label-do you have it?
5. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs to save money & energy-more nicer too.. :p
6. Plant trees to shade your homes-feng shui shu(tree),the best!!haha!
7. Use cold water instead of warm or hot whenever possible-to get the cooling effect..wee...
8. Put leaves & grass in a compost heap instead of burning them or throwing them in the garbage-very smelly one you know if you burn it..
9. Reuse items like envelopes, folders & paper clips-and recycle!
10. Send an e-mail instead of snail mail-so easy!!its just a click away..gosh!
11. Use recycled paper & use discarded paper for scrap paper-save money mah.......
12. Use ceramic mugs instead of Styrofoam
13. Walk, ride your bike or carpool to get to your destination-to burn your fat..lol..
14. Check & fix any water leaks-go and check now!
15. Wash & dry only full loads of laundry-not only one georgio armani shirt ok?
16. Shop with a canvas bag instead of a plastic or paper bag-this practice is already exist in town for a long time ago yet people still use a lot of plastic bag..ish!
17. Use cloth napkins instead of paper ones
18. Copy & print on both sides of paper-you dono where to change?need my help?free of charge.. =)

go and do now!not later first la..now!!

'a small thing you do can make a huge difference'

cheers!! :)

massive week

2008-04-22T01:15:00.006+08:00

massive week!

two BIG games this week..first,man united vs barcelona -1st leg champions league semifinal..
second,man united vs chelsea-premier league title decider..

gonna watch both games even though have to stay up late in the morning(3am)..

i'm lovin it!!lol..

come on,red devil!! :p

sis's wedding

2008-04-21T13:31:00.025+08:00

sis's wedding

the title says it all..yup,my eldest sister recently get married last month..as usual,we had THE wedding dinner as it was separated to two..my sister's wedding dinner was held at Concorde Hotel in KL(a brown color building near Hard Rock Cafe and Bukit Nanas Monorail Station :p) and the other side held theirs at Restaurant Yau Kee in Rawang.. =)

so yeah,here are the pictures taken on both wedding dinner..enjoy!

beryl's heart shape chocolates!!

the crowd at Concorde Ballroom before it starts

THE 8-storey cake

backdrop :p

second sis,newly married couple n myself

dad giving his speech

yam seng

whole family-sis,dad,mom,eldest sis,brother-in-law,myself

dinner in Rawang

backdrop :p

myself,brother-in-law,sis

numero-uno!! :p

dad and his 3 children..and..

mom and her 3 childrens too..:p

drink la,drink la

yam cha(no milo ais kao kurang manis here) :p

brother-in-law drinking sour juice..lol..

wasabi+compound X+cream cracker..eww..

guessing my sis's lipstick..tough one!

random pics

to finish it all,the ang pao tat i got!!muah haha.. ;)

as always,

cheers!!

tagged!!

2008-04-17T12:38:00.012+08:00

tagged!! (for the first time,lol..)

got tagged by yee wun and jaclyn..wee..

Don't read the questions underneath until you write the names of all 5 people.This is a lot funnier if you actually randomly list the names first.NO CHEATING! DON'T LOOK AHEAD UNLESS YOU FILLED UP THE TOP!

1.kae min
2.yee wun
3.li anne
4.jaclyn
5.cherie

1. How do you meet 1?
- 1st year 2nd sem in sedaya(i guess so)

2. On a scale of 1 -10 how would u rate your friendship with 1?
- 8! totally happy-go-lucky guy..always laugh non-stop..lol..

3. How long have you known 4?
- one year..

4. How do you know number 3?
- haha..i think through SASSA(school of applied student association)..thanx,SASSA!hehe..that time was handling the SASSA t-shirt,she bought it..so,yeah..she is teo li anne!!lol..

5. Where's 5 ?
- in her house or uni in bukit jalil..(not imu)

6. A fact about number 1?
- laugh out loud guy!! :P

7. Who is 4 going out with?
- :)

8. What does 1 do for a living?
- eat,sleep,study and dota!!lol..

9. Would you live with number 3?
- haha..noo..

10. What do you like about number 2?
- shes great!lol..

11. Do you miss number 5?
- yea,when was the last we meet up,or yam cha?will meet up soon ya.. :)

12. Would you make out with number 4?
- wow..noo..

13. Whatâ€™s your opinion of number 2?
- shes awesome!!haha..

14. What's your favorite memory with number 5?
- mess out her house!!lol..

15. What would you do if number 1 and 2 were going out?
- can i request some panadol extra dose and strong??lol..

16. Ever had a long conversation with 5 ?
- not really..i think once..mainly chat thru msn..

17. Have you ever slept over at 2's house?
- haha..nooo..

18. Do you hang out with 3 a lot?
- well,not really..hehe..

19. Who have you known the longest
- cherie.. ;)

20. How often do you talk to 1?
- often..will be very often soon since in the same class for the next 2+ years..lol..

21. What about 2?
-yup!! chat thru msn and short messaging system (sms).. :p

22. Have you ever thought 3 more than a friend?
- ermm..noo...hehe..

23. Would you go out for a date with 5?
- will go yam cha and laugh out loud at the mamak stall..ahaha..

24. Do you dream about 2?
- hehe..*scratch,scratch* :p

25. What did number 4 do to you that you can never forget?
- she is a red-devil!man u fan lah!! haha.. ;)

26. What have you done for 1 that the person never forgets?
- must ask him.. =)

27. What's 3's hobby?
- whatever she likes to do..-american idol,online,etc..hehe..

28. Tag 5 people:
- sherrie..
- no people to tag....yet!! :p

aloha holidays,adios exams!!

2008-04-17T12:38:00.011+08:00

aloha holidays,adios exams!!

just concluded my exam yesterday..*happy* the day before exam,i really have no idea at all how is the paper gonna look like..is it gonna be mcq+structural question+essay question or else?i really dont know..clueless..thats the result that you have to pay when you dont attend classes..sigh..but that day i have to rush my lab report and it have to submitted up on the day itself..alrite,alrite..what is done is done right..ok,my bad..so yeah..really dont have a clue that night before exam what i have to study..gosh..then,receive sms from my classmate..its about the exam tips!!i was like..oh yeah!!!great stuff!! :p

what else..faster faster go and read lah!!tunggu apa lagi kan?lol..well..not planning to read that part of notes because i'm spotting that part would not be coming,too complicated..argh,how wrong i am? after reading,since i still have time before i go to bed..out of nothing,purposely online to find the materials for exam..stupid rite? yeah,alas..nothing come out in the exam itself!! *scream* ish...well,credit and thanx to my classmate who send me the sms,if not..i will be sitting in the exam hall..crying,blaming myself for not reading that part,thinking of something to fill up that space..lol..

after exam,went to mid-valley to watch AH LONG PTE LTD..i tell you guys who are reading this post..go and watch that movie,now!!whether its in the cinema,or dvd,or online,or whatever..go and check it out..really ROFL-ed all the time in the cinema until my eyes shed tears and,even the whole cinema is full of laughter.. :p really a hilarious movie,suitable for those who are stressfull and for those who just finished their exams..(like me,lol) most of the movie was filmed in malaysia like jalan imbi,central market,petaling street..and they created a new university in town called PETALING STREET UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL! LOL..

how time flies..was going to start second year of studies next sem..sometimes when i think back,wow..how on earth i was going to my second year in sedaya..! dont ever believe it sometimes..lol..classes everyday,tons of lab reports,assignments,never ending exams..maybe this thingymajinggy that keeps us out from thinking how time flies..hehe..and,have to go through this next semester...again! :p well,dont get me wrong..i'm not tired of studying,just reflecting back..lol..

thats bout it..will enjoy my holiday..muah haha..

aiks..quite a long post hor?now only i realise.. :p

cheers!

2008-04-14T02:23:00.001+08:00

joy-suspense-dream

i told you!i told you! man u gonna win the match against arsenal..haha..but credit to arsenal,they do come at us and try to win the game(consoling arsenal fans :p)..they scored a goal that never was,using his(adebayor) left hand to score the goal as replay showed..bluek..then we immediately come back through ronaldo's twice-taken penalty and we won the game through hargreaves pin-point-inch-to-perfection free kick..nice! ;) so..now..arsenal title ambition is gone!gone!wait for another season ya..lol..:p and now we are one step closer to title! cant wait for the clash with chelsea on the 26th april-mark this date on your diary..come on man-yoo!!

anyone of you watch latest season of CSI-season 8(one of my fav show)? after last show,manage to catch the pre-show for the upcoming episode..and did you know that sara sidle(one of the main characters) will be leaving CSI? and leaving behind her lover(gil grissom)? i'm not sure about this but will know the real truth this wednesday at 10pm on AXN(doing a bit of promo for AXN)..lol..faster go and book your seat! :p

yesterday went to PC Fair with chi nian..really really really a lot of people and i have to squeeze through tons of people!(as expected) but stil manage to went through the whole thing safely..lol..bought one Kingston thumb drive 2G for only 27 bucks!cheap?i guess so cus other sell 28..haha..then i saw many cheap and nice notebooks(one of the gadget in my most wanted list) which i really wants! sigh..but the one that really caught my eye was HP Compaq Presario Notebook..it has all the function you want-you name it,they have it..and i think it cost less than RM 2500..haihs,wish you were here.lol.. :p
manage to catch the bus back on time cus the sky is dark and preparing for heavy downpour..phew..lucky!!

so..yeah..thats about it..will upload the photos of my eldest sister wedding soon..hehe.. ;)

cheers!! and back to IMS notes..

2008-04-12T00:08:00.004+08:00

i'm....

i'm thinking on how to fix my pendrive..sigh..
i'm waiting patiently for the day to arrive.. ;)
i'm looking forward to MAN U vs arsenal match.. :p
i'm too lazy to study ims..haihs..
i'm listening to radio.. ;)
i'm basically doing nothing.. (rolled eyes)
i'm preparing to sleep..(yawn)

-signing off-

75% done

2008-04-11T15:35:00.016+08:00

75% done

having finals this week and next week..wish could finish everything by this week(argh)..

well..if u ask me how was the three papers so far(meta,microb and physio)?? hmm..its was 'ok' though..but..microb paper is the killer!!! i dono what its trying to ask..the structural part?all is application question..!!ish..well,i did what i should..even writing craps and scribble sumthing..hope could gain some marks there.. :p

now left one last and the only IMS paper..and not even bother to start studying!! *clap,clap*

cant wait for the holidays!!!

cheers!!

p/s: MU up against arsenal this weekend..MU gonna win!!remember what happen last time when they visit "theatre of nightmares"(especially for arsenal)"?i warned you.. :p

testing

2008-04-10T18:06:00.001+08:00

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