InsideOut

TIme flies...

2009-08-27T23:19:00.002+08:00

At first, I had 4 months left...I think to myself, that's still a loooong way to go...

After that, I had 3 months... no big deal...

Then, I had 2 months... and I'm like whoa! Ok, this is getting scary...

Soon, I'm left with a month... panic rushes in... heart starts beating faster... tears start welling up in my eyes...

And now, 2 and a half weeks to go...

And I'm crying my heart out...

God, help me pull through these difficult times...

Ramblings...

2009-08-18T00:12:00.001+08:00

Hi, my little blog. It's about time I started posting up something about myself again here. I'm supposed to sleep now cos I feel sleepy but I thought of doing something I have not done in awhile first, that is blogging. I'm sitting in front of my laptop now wondering what on earth should I talk about here.

Ramblings. What do I ramble about then? My life isn't all that interesting for one. Everyday, I wake up, do my devotion, read the newspapers, eat my breakfast, bla bla and bla. I basically do the same things almost everyday. Not to forget playing CS is most of my time waster. I can't seem to get over shooting and killing people, terrorists for that matter. Maybe I'm patriotic after all. Lol. I'm a sadist. I like killing people and the joy of seeing my funds go up with each person being killed. Not a very good example of a Christian. Then again all boys who play CS and the likes are not good examples either. Whatever. Gamers. Sigh.

My application for the UK visa is done and I can collect it anytime. I was worried at first till I had to go to the toilet. It sounds stupid but it wasn't for me. I really thought it wouldn't go through. And I really have to thank God it did. It was like getting an A for a subject. That kind of feeling.

Talking about feelings. I'm really having some mixed feelings about leaving for the UK in about 3-4 weeks time? Wow. Time really flies. Doing the same mundane work everday can even make me feel that time is flying at top speed. Imagine that. Soon, I'll be waving to my parents and friends good bye at the KLIA ang tearing my way to the plane. Just a teeny weeny bit of excitement but a whole lot of anxiety. I know I've reminded myself so many darn times not to feel anxious just as the Bible says, but it's just so hard not to feel that way. Then again, I know God is in control of everything. I know I may still feel this way on the week of departure itself but I also know that it'll be over once I get there and everything's gonna be alright. I'll be fine. I know it. God knows it too.

I think I've open up quite a bit of myself for today. I should delete the game before I leave for UK. I know I should. I should stop killing people before I kill myself. Not literally, silly.

Time for an update!

2009-07-29T22:06:00.002+08:00

HAHAHA I'M BACK!

One month has passed since I last posted. I'm seriously not a very good blogger... *sigh* Oh well. Anyways, I just got this sudden revelation that I've noticed over the years but have just ignored it over and over again. It's the fact that I keep asking my cg members about their lack of attendance on friday cg and saturday service. It's has become so natural to me that I sometimes scare myself everytime I ask questions along those lines. It's like an addiction. I wouldn't feel satisfied if I don't get an answer from them about their lackadaisical attitude on cg. Now, it hit me right there in the head when I was asked why I keep asking those questions everytime I see my members. Hmm...it makes me wonder if I'm the only leader or person who does that. But then again, I've been asking these questions even before I became a leader, during hf days.. ahh..that explains it.

For me, it's very simple. It's the commitment I see that has been lacking in today's youth. Not trying to boast about myself or what but I would like to proudly say I've been consistently attending friday homefellowships ever since my parents attended hf (I was 2 then). And even now in college cg, I've been a regular every Friday, even before I was a leader. Again, I'm not boasting. Just trying to emphasise the commitment I'd put in even at a young age. And this commitment is something I don't see much in today's youth.

I apologise if I have hurt anyone's feelings by this post but this comes from the bottom of my heart and I'm also speaking out on behalf of other leaders, who probably thinks the same way as me. What a way to start a new post after one month of absence huh. It's called letting out what has been bottled up in there for such a long time. Things I don't dare to say in front of people but willing to say in my blog.

Let's pray I have much better stuff to update about myself the next time.

COMMITMENT, PEOPLE!

May you be blessed

2009-06-28T21:48:00.004+08:00

A wonderful worship song by the New Creation Church, Singapore and video following after of a 2 year old boy singing the song. I cried just listening to how lovely he sang.

May you be blessed by the words of the song and the videos.

Jesus my help, I call on Your name
I cast my cares on You
Jesus my hope, my tower of strength
My faith is found in You

Bearer of sin, afflicted and tried
You paid redemption’s price
Bearing my curse, You’ve set me on high
Your death has brought me life

I see You pierced, wounded for me
When I look to the cross, I see

I see grace, sealed by Your sacrifice.
I see love reaching for me
Precious blood, washes and sanctifies.
Healing flows, setting me free
I see grace

I keep having the feeling that I've to study

2009-06-03T22:32:00.002+08:00

Why?

I could only come up with two valid reasons.

1. I'd studied a lot
2. I'd studied too much

And I could make two conclusions out of the reasons above.

1. I'm a nerd.
2. I kiasu.

The worse conclusion may be both a nerd and a kiasu.

Whatever it is, I'm certain I'm number one. As with number two, I'm still hesitant to label myself that. Don't bother giving me that look.. I'm not.

That aside, I've been looking online for games that I can download and play for free. Yes, I like playing games but I'm not an avid gamer... only when I'm free.

Speaking of games, for those of you who didn't know, I used to play FIFA and other sporting games, C & C, RA, NFS, CS, Max Payne, etc. when I was young. Thanks to my brother, I enjoyed playing those games but never won any against him. I particularly enjoyed Max Payne, the game but not the movie although I haven't watched it (heard that it isn't nice). It seems odd everytime I mention that I play those games to a guy the first time.

Interestingly, what you should know if you are a guy is that, not all girls play barbie dolls and dress up when they were young. I, for one, am not one of them. I was the one playing "police", "masak-masak", football with my brother, cars, legos and of course computer/video games. I was the type who enjoyed seeing guys having fun playing their computer games than girls putting on make up.

Funny but interesting enough, I wasn't all that good with the computer games, and yet I enjoyed it so much I find myself going back to playing them even when I became older. Like now, if only I had those cds with me... or newer versions which are even better, I could relive my long lost hobby again. I can really understand how gamers can just sit all day long in front of the computer playing... it really is addictive... but thank God I'm not like them.

And thank God again, I grew out of enjoying so much of boy stuff and realised that I am a girl after all even though I had always wished to be otherwise. Too much information, I know.

At 13, where most teenage girls would fancy trying to put make up on their faces, I, for one, wasn't the least fascinated with such endeavours. I did not hate them nor did I like them. I just didn't think it was necessary to do such things for a kid my age.

Somehow I realise the more I continue on this, I know it will take ages to describe my life history. That's why I think I should just stop here and not let too much information about myself... It's just... not safe.

In case you're wondering. I'm still a girl. Duh.

Post-exam syndrome

2009-05-26T18:23:00.002+08:00

Back to my incompetent and unproductive days...

BUT I MISS THEM

one day after my exams and im so lazy that i dont feel like putting any punctuation marks and i just stayed home the whole day surfing the internet for singapore dramas so i can watch everyday because i love watching tv and i plan to go buy some dvds because i love watching movies too and i like to read so im going to read as much as i can till i get bored of reading and decide to go out instead to somewhere fun and that will kill my boredom there goes my unproductive life after exams and i just realised that im so random maybe because ive been studying so much all these while that i dont know how to type anymore and everything comes out like this isnt it fun to talk like this everyday without stopping i bet u must be reading like mad and you must be thinking that im mad too huh i told you its the exam stress which has affected my brain till im not able to think sanely anymore

ISN'T THAT EXCITING?!

my new favourite line these days

THIS IS NOT A REVISION, IT'S A VISION

my another favourite tagline

IM A PIGEON

my all-time favourite tagline

YOU'RE A PIGEON TOO

the best tagline of the year

then after i post this all of you will ask me if im okay especially yeong boon ahahahahaha i can laugh all day lalalalala i like being random and im talking to grace now and were so random because were stressed no shes stressed and im destressed yay im so happy exams are over i can go on and on about how happy i am because i dont hv to study for at least 4 months yay are you happy because i am and you should too i think im crazy or maybe because i havent been talking much that i think i should say everything out without because now im typing without stopping hahaha bluff you only la i did stop la because i still need to think of what to type ma why suddenly my english so not english okay back to english yes so im happy and thanks for reading this far you are trully a great friend to have since youre so patient with me because i know im just talking crap i hope you will enjoy my blog for the newcomers and dont forget to say hi when you visit all the best if you have exams dont be jealous because mine is over end of story till we meet again the next time i have more crap to talk

goodbye world

sorry for wasting your time by the way i dont mean it but i think i do haha

THIS IS SOO GOOOODD....!!

2009-05-05T00:28:00.002+08:00

This makes me want to get back on the piano again... :)

If only I could play like him...maybe I could..maybe in my dreams... or in a million years...

Yes, I'm gonna hit back to the piano after my exams! Wheeeee...!

Paroimia!

2009-04-04T10:11:00.001+08:00

Come and watch!!

LIVE in FGA KL (my church:P)

Sharing is caring

2009-03-19T21:14:00.002+08:00

It just dawned upon me that I've been wasting my time in my second year of uni. I haven't been doing what I'm supposed to do (besides studying)! I sometimes pray for opportunites to come by but unfortunately they don't come often. And even when they do, I'm most of the time caught unprepared and often blurt out something not really pleasant to the other party.

I'm talking about sharing the Good News by the way. It's almost a whole year in Year 2 and I'm still mixing with my own group of friends! I was just thinking about it, about how selfish I am! I've wasted half the year (studying!) and not sharing the Gospel that (changed) or rather mould my life into what I am today. Without Him, I'm nothing. I once said that "it's harder to not be a Christian than to be one." That kinda attracted someone's attention and when I had the opportunity to explain my statement, I sort of ruined it. I wasn't prepared.. I said something I wasn't supposed to say. It just happened today.. And this morning, I read a chapter in the Bible about not stumbling our non-Christians friends. And it happened after that. How ironic.

Hence, I've made up my mind to make friends with the people from my class. There're a total of 140 students, I believe I can at least share the Good News with someone at this point of time. Yes, I've finally woken up..after being dazed and fazed by the 'finding the right uni and studying to reach that standard frenzy'.

I must do something, starting from tomorrow. Wish me all the best. And if you have been wasting your time (just studying!) like me, I suggest you follow suit. God will be more happy to see souls saved than you getting good results.

Ramblings...

2009-03-04T23:57:00.003+08:00

Sometimes, I wonder whether the children are the ones giving the parents headache or the other way round...

I'm sandwich-ed...

Parents are pressuring me to study, lecturers are alarming us with the number of days left to the exam date, "scolding" us for not being diligent enough, asking us to study at least 8-10 hours a day(!) Siau ar! and Friends, nevertheless, think you have no life, study too much, missing out on alot of stuff, etc...

What should I do?

Trying to balance between the two but still struggling and juggling time for both studies and social life.

God, help me.

My Life-Changing Experience on Valentine's Day

2009-02-16T23:45:00.002+08:00

This is truly something worth blogging about.

So, you must be wondering what I did on the 14th that was life-changing. Well, I went for an orientation retreat with the ex-form fives of 2009 and some of the leaders at Peacehaven.

That's not the life-changing experience that I'm talking about if you're wondering. Anyways, in the afternoon, we went up to the Genting Theme Park, a place I barely visited in my past 20 years of life. And guess what??

We sat (or flew? or maybe stood?) on the Flying Coaster!! Yea, I know some of you might have sat before and may not be a big deal for you as it is for me, but it really was for me. For those who know me, you know that I'm not the adventurous type and can be very 'fearful' of these terrifying adventures. Nevertheless, I braved myself (all 3 of us - Priscilla, Sharon and I) to take up one of the most difficult challenges in our lives.

While I was contemplating whether to go for it, Priscilla helped us make the decision to go by saying that "this will be a life-changing experience on Valentine's Day!' (hence the title of my post). I thought about it for awhile and with a reluctant and yet excited feeling, I said "OK." In my head, I thought, "What are the chances that I get to do such a crazy thing on Valentine's Day in Genting? We might as well just do it since we're already here!" Along the themepark, Priscilla and I were pointing to and thought of taking other kind of "roller-coasters" that looked pretty much safer and slower than the one that was anticipating us. The other girls didn't look much worried than the three of us. Rebecca certainly did not, as she had sat on it before and so did a few others. It was actually Rebecca who suggested this life-changing experience. Thanks to her I'm now braver than I thought I was.

After buying the tickets we kept glancing at the coaster track like it will make us feel any better. Just before starting the 'flying' experience, I forgot to unload my handphone and had to run back to pass it to an ex-form five cg member, who was too afraid to take up the challenge that she volunteered to take care of our things while we embark on the adventure. While running back, my feet had a cramp. Interesting, huh.

Then as the three of us were strapped (or rather caged) in our positions, we thought to ourselves, "This Is IT." Sharon prayed out loud on behalf of us and all three said a unanimous "AMEN" as we took off, slowly at first, climbing up the spiral track. That was nothing. We held tightly to the hand rail and were soon at the peak of the track. As we saw the descending track line, all of us thought the same thing, "I don't wanna do this! Why on earth are we here?! Can we go back down?" Yes, of course, by "flying"! And soon after, the adventure began. It happened so fast that I screamed the moment we went down the descending track. The two of them beside were soundless. It made me wonder while I was screaming, whether they had fainted or had already suffered a heart attack just by looking at it. I just "AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!" the whole time, from the peak till it slowed down.

When we came down, both Priscilla and Sharon were laughing and my face was pale as sheet (not shit) and I could feel my legs numb. When I asked the two why they were so quiet throughout, Sharon said she was laughing the whole time beginning when I started screaming. Priscilla, on the other hand, was too scared to utter anything, not even to let out a scream.

That was IT. My life-changing experience on Valentine's Day. On the way back from Genting, Rebecca asked if I would go again the next time, I said "No. Once is enough. Once in a lifetime."

Now, come to think of it, "Would there be a second time for me?"

A Brilliant Article

2009-02-06T23:19:00.001+08:00

This is an article worth reading by Hannah Yeoh.

To those who argue that the political crisis in Perak now is a taste of Pakatan's own medicine (referring to the Sept 16 takeover plan), they have failed to see the key differences between the two. If you remember what happened when Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim claimed to have the numbers to form the new federal government, he wrote to PM Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi requesting him to convene an emergency sitting of Parliament. This was rejected by the PM. The next constitutional option is to press for the dissolution of Parliament to make way for fresh new elections. That was also not entertained. Anwar Ibrahim exhausted the constitutional means that were available to him. If Pakatan were to act unconstitutionally and lure defections, then we will be having a new government today. But we didn't and we will not act unconstitutionally. So you can't say that Najib's coup and Pakatan's plan were one and the same.Some may also say, well what about the earlier defection of Bota assemblyman, Datuk Nasarudin Hashim? Why did Pakatan Rakyat accept him? Why not force his seat to be vacated for a by-election? Let's keep things in perspective here. His defection was that of an opposition lawmaker to a governing lawmaker. His defection did not alter the balance of power in the State Assembly. Pakatan Rakyat remained as government, and BN as opposition. Status quo. Logically and intelligently, anyone can safely assume that Pakatan Rakyat didn't need a defection from BN. Thus, he defected on his own accord and on his own will. There was no need for Pakatan Rakyat to force him to vacate his seat as he did not win the seat on a Pakatan ticket. The Pakatan government really has no standing in forcing him to vacate a seat which wasn't earned by Pakatan in the first place!I must say that I had great respect for Sultan Azlan Shah. Until yesterday. I wonder how he could possibly consent to the formation of a new BN state government when constitutionally, a government is still in place. And to even approve to a new Menteri Besar when the existing one is still in office? How can any state have 2 heads of government at any one time? There can only be one Menteri Besar of Perak. This is a mockery. The Menteri Besar can only be removed by the State Assembly via a vote of no-confidence or via the dissolution of the assembly. And none of these two constitutional means has been requested by BN. How can anyone claim that Najib and Anwar are one and the same?Next, the Sultan called for a "unity" government to be formed by BN and the Independents. Let's be clear about this. The Independents are in no way legally bound to represent BN. Well, at least not yet, not till they officially become members of a BN component party. All that the Sultan and Najib has from them is a verbal assurance that "we will be friendly to BN". And just by appearing in a press conference with Najib, it justifies the change of government? What if next week these Independents were to be seen in a press conference with Pakatan? A real "unity" government envisioned by the Sultan should have been an all-inclusive government of Pakatan, BN, and the Independents. Pakatan and BN each have 28 seats, and the Independents 3. Thus, no single party or coalition has a commanding majority. If there is to be a "unity" government, it calls for a new coalition of PR-BN-Ind which is impossible. Thus, what the Sultan has called for is simply a name without substance. What "unity" if it's going to consist of only single-minded representatives - all "friendly to BN"? That's not a "unity" government, it's a BN government. This is a mockery of the intelligence of Malaysians. A beginning of what is to come with this PM-to-be.

Well said.

Stacey needs to update her blog

2009-02-04T23:22:00.005+08:00

Hello everyone!

I did it again! I abandoned my blog for more than a month! Sigh... it's one of those moments again...

Anyways, just a quick one for the sake of posting something.

I have a second cousin who's four years old. She's so cute, she can do a cute pose for you to see. Here's prove for you.

Ta-daaaa!

I know she looks kinda 'lala' posing like that. I bet it must be the influence of the China people after staying there for two years. BUT... she's really not, ok. She's English, or so she claims. Her grandparents once asked her, "Xian (her name), are you Chinese?" She replies, "No, I'm English." See, I told you.

I used to play with her when she came to my house about two years ago before she moved to China with her parents. When I saw her again this time around, she kinda remembered me cos when her parents asked "Do you remember Stacey che che?" I remember the exact words she said. It was funny though it didn't make much sense. She simply said, "I remember her but I like her hair..." Lol. Cute.

One other thing, we had a reunion lunch on the 2nd day of CNY in BP and we sat in the same table. My other cousin who's married and has 2 kids came up to our table with her children and asked them to call my second cousin "Aunty". Our dear friend here of course was in utter shock and had a concern look on her face! I should have snapped a picture of her with that look and the argument that followed between the 2 of them. The conversation is as follows:

Cousin: Call "Aunty" (asking her kids to address her)

Xian (2nd Cousin): No! I'm not an aunty! I'M ONLY FOUR YEARS OLD!

Cousin: Yes! You are an aunty!

Xian: NO! I cannot be an aunty! I'M ONLY FOUR YEARS OLD!

Cousin: YES!

Xian: NO!

This went on for a good 3 minutes arguing about her being an aunty. After being tired of arguing realising my cousin is also a persistent person, she just stomped back to her seat with a huge glum on her face complaining "I'm not an aunty! I cannot be an aunty! I'm only four years old!"

We, those of us sitting at her table, cannot help laughing at the whole scene that took place. The louder she screamed "NO!", the louder we laughed. Even my cousin's kids, both aged 8 and 6, were giggling by their mother's side, thinking their mother must be playing a game with their younger-than-them aunty and enjoying the fun of watching the two argue as much as we did.

That was my second cousin being unable to accept the fact that she's now an aunty. At the age of four. HAHA. Come to think about it, I should have taken a video of the whole thing. What a waste. It would have been up on the "America's funniest home videos".

Well, I guess that's about it. That's my second cousin for you. :)

Marvelous light

2008-12-21T10:41:00.004+08:00

Tell you something funny. Whenever I sing the song "Marvelous Light" by Charlie Hall, I would sing it like this, instead of "I once was fatherless..." I would sing it, "I was once marvelous..." Hahaha. It's because it just so rhymes with "fatherless". LOL.

I laugh everytime I sing it the way I sing it.

Now, I'm not marvelous anymore.

It's been a long time...

2008-12-19T23:50:00.002+08:00

since I updated here. I've been busy with assignments and whatnots that I didn't have the mood and time to post something up. Hence, the absence in my blog.

Anyways, was away in Penang for 3 days from Sunday to eat all the hawkers' food there. Played some cool game called Blitz, apparently not available in Malaysia yet. Introduced by Josh and family:) Played with mum until one a.m. on monday night at the hotel room even though our eyes were half opened. Had fun eating, walking, shopping and chatting. It was good to take a break from all those assignments. Never let out a single sigh when I was there until I remembered that I had to go college the next day. Haha... In fact I honestly think I have sighed more than I talk this semester. It's stress, I know.

Holidays are starting on Monday. Great. But not so great since I still have assignments to finish. I've only finished one, still have five more to go:( Sssssiiggg...no, I shall not sigh. Whatever it is, I shall not sigh... Count it all joy when you're faced with trials... yes... that's the way.

Like what my lecturer this year used to say after every end of the class...

"On that note,

HALLELUJAH!"

:) bLesSED cHRISTMAS aND A hAPPY nEW yEAR! (trying to be funky this Christmas)

Count it all joy!

2008-11-26T20:39:00.003+08:00

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you're faced with various trials

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My brothers and sisters, be very happy when you are tested in different ways.

(GOD'S WORD Translation 1995)

James 1:2

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Oh yes, I'm very happy.

What you see when you blogsurf

2008-11-17T13:31:00.004+08:00

Got this off Hannah Yeoh's blog in the comments section of the post "Addressing the future leaders of our country" by an anonymous. I personally find the second last sentence rather amusing apart from the fact that Hannah's a Christian.

The comment starts here:

Maybe, someday, I would like to return to Malaysia to help....

But how can I, after all the education I have and hopes my parents have on me, come back to Malaysia to work when the situation there is much worse, dangerous, discriminatory and difficult?

There is also the matter of pushing on with a career which is never easy in Malaysia especially when you are ethnically chinese, work honestly and will always have to forge your way through a corrupt, discriminatory, injudicious society.

I admire your strength. I wish I have that but since I don't, the next thing I can do is support someone who does - you! =)

Add oil! When I come back to Malaysia, I will lend a hand in your efforts to make a better Subang Jaya, then a better Malaysia.

God bless you, Allah bless you, May Buddha always be around to teach you and may all the Taoist and Hindu Gods watch over you.

I pray for a better Malaysia.

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Another thing. I didn't know Hannah runs on oil.

FYI (FOR HELPers WHO NEED HELP)

2008-11-14T22:41:00.003+08:00

I wanted to post this on Facebook, but I'm afraid I'll get unpleasant replies. So, I decided to post it up here. Safer, I think (or hope).

Here goes:

Out of total randomness and lack of tolerance for not being helpful since I'm from HELP too, I would like to share my 2 cents worth.

I've observed after slightly more than a year at wisma HELP that A LOT of people (most of them) pressed the 'door open' button in the lift whenever there're people walking into the lift. Well, guess what folks? YOU DON'T HAVE TO ANYMORE. NO. YOU DON'T HAVE TO IN THE FIRST PLACE. BECAUSE THE LIFT HAS A SENSOR. IT CAN DETECT ANYTHING THAT IS VERY CLOSE TO THE LIFT. I'm talking about when you're in the lift, not when you want to get into the lift. Please don't get me wrong. You still have to press the 'up' and 'down' button to open the lift. LOL.

If you don't believe me, try putting your leg at the door of the lift when it's about to close. I'm sure it won't close on you :) BUT... REMEMBER. THE SENSOR CAN ONLY SENSE SOMETHING THAT IS VERY NEAR THE DOOR. SO IF YOU HAPPEN TO SEE SOMEONE RUSHING TO THE LIFT AND IS AT A DISTANCE, YOU MIGHT WANNA PRESS THE BUTTON.

However, I can't guarantee the same thing if the lift is not working. So, do it at your own risk. I apologise if I have offended anyone in particular with this note. (The title above wasn't intentional, it was on purpose).

Your helpful fellow HELPer,

Stacey

Can you feel the pressure?

2008-11-07T22:51:00.004+08:00

I'm stressed. Yes, it's the time of the year for the appearance of that word again. It comes yearly if you don't already know. I'm motivating myself everyday to study harder. Coming to think of it, I think the thought of going to a good university next year is already motivating me to study. I don't have to tell myself what to do. It's like planned out. Every morning I wake up and plan the purpose of my life. Every activity I plan to do is all in my head. What do you think about that? Sounds crazy, doesn't it? Yeah, you can call me crazy or nerd or kiasu or whatever word that is. I'm determined to be that word for as long as I'm confident I can get into a good university. I don't have much confidence but then again, never try never know. Study, study, study. That's all I can think of right now. I have come to some sort of a conclusion after sitting for exams for the past 13 years that I'm not much of a smart student. I would say, I'm above average but not up to the mark expected. Sadly, people have high expectations on me. I look like I study alot in front of them but coming to answering questions, I totally suck at it. Let's just say I like studying but not taking exams. My perception on taking exams changed after joining uni. I used to like sitting for exams when I was in school. Maybe because I didn't do too badly in them:) Now, it's the other way round. Everything has changed ever since I joined uni. Nothing comes easy anymore. Sigh. I miss high school. How I wish all exams were open-book exams. Wouldn't that be fun?

Now the pressure's on me. It's either I get it or I don't. What do you think? Can you help me?

Where We Belong

2008-11-01T22:01:00.003+08:00

There is no height or depth
Neither life nor death
That can take me from all that I find
Here now in Your Glory Lord

No other powers or love
The things of now or to come
There's nothing on earth in this life
That could ever separate us Lord

Your Love is never ending
To your hands we surrender
Where all our sins are washed away
Your Grace beyond reason
Has paid for our freedom
We're made alive in You

We run to Your Throne
Where we belong
Every heart will sing
That Jesus is Lord
Casting all else aside
For the joy of our Christ
Let Your Glory fall
Our hearts are filled with Your Fire

No other powers or love
The things of now or to come
There's nothing on earth in this life
That could ever separate us Lord

Stop bugging me!

2008-10-27T00:03:00.002+08:00

Still having that headache I was talking about few minutes ago. This should be a short post.

Anyways, I had a call from someone while I was taking a nap this afternoon. She sounded so much like Chu Yueh, I talked to her as if it was her like "Hi!" in a happy tone. I bet she could hear that my voice sounded like I was talking to a friend on the other line. Then everything changed. While I was still wondering why she (Chu Yueh) would call me (and I thought it was church stuff), she introduced her self as someone from TrueSpa. The spa related to True Fitness. She later told me that I was recommended by Cheryl Poo to go for a free one-day trial of any 3 treatments offered. All of which I had forgotten or wasn't paying attention. Immediately, upon hearing that, my tone changed. I began to talk with disinterest and even gave an excuse that I'm not free this week. She replied saying she'll check if there's any slot next week and will call me if she could arrange that. In my head I was already thinking of avoiding the call if she really called. You have no idea how many times these gym people have been calling me. Thanks to the smarty-pants, I've been bugged by 3 gyms so far. Fitness First called, Celebrity called and now, True Fitness. Do I look like I need the gym??(Don't answer that)

I felt like killing Cheryl after that. The best part is, she told me she had purposely allowed the Spa people to mention her name, thought it could be fun. For old times' sake she claims.

I say, that girl really needs some spanking. For old times' sake.

Love 'em, hate 'em

2008-10-26T23:22:00.003+08:00

Do you know of anyone whom you can love at one point in time and hate that person at the same time? Sometimes when things are going smoothly, everything seems to be fine, you both are laughing together but sometimes when things aren't going well, you fight, you argue who's right and wrong and they drive you up the wall over something quite petty but is important to either of us. It's just funny how people relate to one another. It's a love-hate relationship. It hurts even more when they bring it up after a long time. I rather not listen to it.

But then again, I have learnt to forgive and eventually forget. Not easy, I know, even when it has happened a gazillion times and it is by no means my fault. Like what the Bible said, forgetting what lies behind and looking to what is ahead.

Ok, I admit I did feel a little ( or maybe more) hurt when these things happen but somehow... I don't know why... I just let it go, thought it hurts somewhere inside. It works though, everything would go back to normal, like how it used to be. These kind of relationships are suffering but they can't be broken.

Somebody else is giving me a headache now. I better go or he'll be in my next post.

I shall blog

2008-10-23T17:01:00.002+08:00

Law is tough. I think I need tuition for all my subjects. Surprisingly, I enjoy studying Land Law, not that I'm good at it but it's quite interesting to study land. Difficult but interesting. I find it hard to understand this irony too. I came to this conclusion only after sitting for the first Land Law test this morning. Land, for many people are supposed to be boring and bulky and not as 'interesting' as the other few subjects. After the test today I felt that I didn't know how to answer the question even if I studied the whole textbook and memorised every point of law. (I did not do that if you're wondering) Well, I think it's safe to say that Land Law is nice to study but not nice for answering an exam question.

Right, apart from all randomness in the above, I shall speak on something not-so random. I promised myself that I would blog if someone had left a message on the chatbox after my long absence. I have tried persuading myself to blog everyday on whatever event that is happening in my life but somehow, somewhere, somewhat, I just couldn't bring myself to type a word. The problem is that whenever I'm inspired to type something, it is always the wrong timing, like I would already be in bed, getting ready to sleep or when I'm outside and the computer is far from reach. Yes, this might sound like a very bad excuse for not updating my blog, especially to those avid bloggers out there. I must also admit that one of the very reasons why I didn't want to simply blog about something is because I'm intimidated by the other blogs that I read. I would be very conscious about my English. And I would always be envious of those who can type very well. Then again, you would say, I must not care about what others think of my English, it is after all my blog and my style of blogging. (See, I know what's in your mind) Well, you are right, but... that is something that I admit is my own doing.

So, what am I trying to say here, hmm... I'm not sure too. I'm just confused if I should continue blogging everday cos I know I cannot give any promises here. It'll end up being useless. Eventually, all promises cease to be fulfilled in my case here. What I can do basically, is.. to... (I'm thinking while I type) er... blog whenever I have the free time:) That would be best for me. For now.

Something interesting...

2008-10-03T00:32:00.005+08:00

Just surfing randomly on the internet with my name and I stumble upon this...

Top facts about the name Stacey Tang

Did you know that Stacey Tang is...

Modestly envoweled
Yecats Gnat backwards
Aceystay Angtay in Pig Latin
01010011 01110100 01100001 01100011 01100101 01111001 00100000 01010100 01100001 01101110 01100111 in binary code?
People with this first name are probably: Female. So, you are constantly overcharged for beauty products.

Three things you didn't know about Stacey Tang

Did you know that Stacey Tang...

1. Translates to the number 7 in numerology. If it wasn't bulls**t, it would mean
that you are spiritual, eccentric, and a bit of a loner. Introspective and
analytical, you think deeply and preferseclusion.
2. Has the Tyrannosaurus Rex as their Power Animal
3. Shares their name with a guesstimated 35 Americans?

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Too much of a Good thing (adapted from a book)

2008-09-12T15:03:00.003+08:00

Some friends of ours have eight children, and they all love ice cream. On a hot summer day, one of the younger ones declared that she wished they could eat nothing but ice cream. The others chimed agreement, and to their surprise the father said, "All right. Tomorrow you can have all the ice cream you want nothing but ice cream!" The children squealed with delight and could hardly contain themselves until the next day. They came trooping down to breakfast shouting their orders for chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla ice cream-soup bowls full! Mid-morning snack - ice cream again. Lunch - ice cream, this time slightly smaller portions. When they came in for mid-afternoon snack, their mother was just taking some fresh muffins out of the oven, and the aroma wafted through the whole house.

"Oh goody!" said little Teddy. "Fresh muffins - my favourite!" He made a move for the jam cupboard but his mother stopped him.

"Don't you remember? It's ice cream day - nothing but ice cream."

"Oh yeah..."

"Want to sit up for a bowl?"

"No thanks. Just give me a one-dip cone."

By suppertime the enthusiasm for an all-ice cream diet had waned considerably. As they sat staring at fresh bowls of ice cream, Mary - whose suggestion had started this whole adventure - looked up at her daddy and said, "Couldn't we just trade in this ice cream for a crust of bread?"

I know why I loved vegetables so much

2008-09-11T23:17:00.007+08:00

You know why? I just found this out when I was in BP on Tuesday. The story begins like this. When I was younger, like 4 or 5 years old, I only ate vegetables and nothing else. No meat. I didn't really like chicken or other meat. I'm weird. No, I WAS weird. I know. I love vegetables more than any other food in this world. And I have no idea why. But, now ha. I can't live without chicken and I seem to enjoy it more than vegetables.

Anyway, back to the story. So, I was saying I know why I love vegetables so much... Well, the reason is because... this may sound quite lame but... it's quite logical too if you think properly. It's because the older generation in my family were vegetable sellers and some of my uncles still are. So, that explains my love for the green living thing. They have somehow put that love for vegetables in me, unknowingly...

Ah, another interesting find I had at that same time. I realised I loved noodles too, and still do. Everytime I order Laksa, I would ask for mee instead of both mee and mihun. Wanna know the reason? Well, it's quite simple actually... I think you can guess what it is already. See, I told you some of my family members were and still are vegetable sellers right? Weeeellll.... there are other family members of mine who are mee makers, as in they make the mee. No, not me... MEE... Oh, you'll get it.

All this may sound like poo-sheet (Cheryl's brilliant idea to use part of her name) to you. But, I'm serious about my uncles' and aunties' occupation. NO kidding. About the connection between my love for vegetables and mee part, I'm not quite sure. It's just something I thought about to amuse you.. and myself. You can blame Cheryl for pointing a gun at my forehead to update my blog. She forced me, I'm telling you.

The Joker

2008-09-11T13:07:00.002+08:00

Yes, of all people I'm talking about The Joker. No, not the one played by Heath Ledger as the villain in the Batman movie. Don't worry. He's just... someone extraordinary, or weird rather. Not as weird as the psychopath Joker in Dark Knight but still weird in many other ways. Like the Joker in the Dark Knight, his presence is seemingly not very welcome in our household but in the name of God's love, he is still welcome to stay overnight.

Scrawny looking and not very hygienic, he is a person who never fails to amuse me whenever he's in town. Let me tell you something interesting. He came about 9 and paused at the front door of my house. As dad opens the door, he asks "Does the dog bite?" pointing to the obviously-artificial dog standing outside the door with a wooden sign 'welcome' hung around its neck. My dad, being the joker himself answered, "It doesn't bite everyone else, except you." It is always amusing to know how much his vision has deteriorated since his last visit.

Just this morning, while he was eating at the kitchen, he asked me, "How did you come?" Puzzled by his question, I looked at mum, she looked back at me and I looked to the maid. Three of us just shook our heads, amused. Either he has a really bad memory, forgetting who I am or he thinks I live somewhere else. Then, he talks to me about Law as if he's the lawyer. And how he tells me Law's not easy. Uh-huh.

I know I sound like I don't like him very much, which is an honest fact. You will understand once you see him or maybe I rather you not see him. Don't bother about getting to know him. You will just know what I mean. He's amusing in a not-so good way. You can feel it when he speaks. Don't stand too close to him, he might give u an unpleasant shower.

Interestingly, his demeanor is so different from any of us and it's odd to know that somehow he's related to me. I'm not telling who.

BP Trip

2008-09-09T23:02:00.006+08:00

Just got back from a one day trip to Batu Pahat, my parents' hometown in Johor. Visited some relatives and a friend of my mother's there. Ate 3 meals of noodles. Good food k. Tapau-ed indian rojak, raddish cake or chai tau kueh, and my favourite fishball noodles!! Ooh... so gooood! Somehow you will just get hungry fast when you're in BP. The first meal I ate was Laksa, Johor style.

This is the best Wantan Mee in the world! It's not the ordinary noodle with black sauce. It's with chilli sauce! So good I tell you! I'm feeling a little bit hungry now...

And this... Looks simple huh, but don't underestimate its power. It's the best food in the world! (yes, I'm exaggerating) It's Batu Pahat's fishball/fishcake noodles.

These two authentic dishes cannot be found anywhere in KL or the Klang Valley. You can only find them in BP. I grew up in KL eating these. KL style... no fight. Yes, I'm exaggerating again.

If I have the chance, I'll introduce you to more BP food. Hang on to your seats!

Where I went today

2008-09-07T23:26:00.002+08:00

I went to Kuala Selangor with my parents together with a few other uncles and aunties this afternoon. Not surprisingly, I was the only 'child' or 'kid' or teen or whichever word you can use to describe a not-yet adult person. It was fine with me. I went because I wanted to eat seafood and I didn't want to spend my time alone at home.

The journey to the fishing village would last for an hour and so, packed with a big icebox and a big bottle of water to wash our feet later, we then headed to Kuala Selangor. The plan was to buy fish/seafood in the market and head straight to a nearby seafood restaurant recommended by Uncle Michael.

There at the market my mum spoke Hokkien to all the fishmongers, be it young or old. As I toured with my mother around the market from stall to stall while she bargains in Hokkien, I could not imagine myself being her in 15 to 20 years time. No, not me. But as much as I wanted to be a housewife later on, I could not imagine myself doing the bargaining thing with these fishmongers. What more in Hokkien.

At the dinner table after that, there was one conversation between the aunties that got me thinking. They were talking about gardening, much to my amusement of how much my mother, a housewife, a real housewife enjoys doing. I, for one, do not go much to the garden to admire the plants. Don't even mention gardening. Going marketing and gardening are two both important aspects in the life of a housewife. And I'm not even the slightest bit interested. Is it about time I get interested in them, or it just isn't my 'calling'?

Yes, indeed I now know a little bit on how to choose a fresh fish in the market and some bargaining tips. I do hope these will help me later on... if I... do become... a... housewife.

p/s: FYI, no it wasn't my first time going to the fish market or any market of that sort.

What caught my attention

2008-09-05T17:00:00.003+08:00

I'm typing this while reading a book by Elizabeth George. She talks about reading the Word and something caught my attention as I was reading one of the passages. It says, 'While you're searching for God's plan for you as His child, read from the book of Proverbs. Expose yourself to God's wisdom every day by reading the chapter of Proverbs that corresponds with the date of the month. (And don't worry it only takes about two minutes.) As I'm writing this sentence, it's November 24, which means I've revisited Proverbs 24 and its firm instruction about laziness (verses 30-34). (For some reason I always need that reminder).'

So true, isn't it? We always need reminders in our lives for the things that we do and didn't do. I think reading a chapter of Proverbs which corresponds with the date of the month is a really good start in reading the Bible. It really helps if you don't know where to start or what to read for today and besides it doesn't take up much time. In fact you might just benefit and be blessed from a simple chapter like Psalm 23.

So, why not read a chapter from Proverbs today? Proverbs 5:19 really caught my attention.

I want to watch this show

2008-08-27T23:18:00.003+08:00

I loooove Singapore hokkien shows. Their jokes are unbelievably funny. They even have a way of making you remember them. I don't know how they do it but they are good!

Go watch it.

Seems like forever...

2008-08-25T22:39:00.001+08:00

I have decided to cut short my Korea trip posts and summarise the remainder into 1 post :)

The reason is as my title above...

So here goes...

At the train station...

This was the train we sat to Pusan, another city. It is one of the fastest train in the world but still couldn't beat the world no. 1 in Shanghai...

The place where all the branded goods are... not cheap though. Best for window shopping :p

The best place ever in Korea! The newly opened (about 1 year plus) skiing arena called Tigerworld... no, there were no tigers..don't ask me...

my parents sitting on... what do you call those...ski tubes? Super fun! Dangerous though when one of our tour mates fell after her tube hit the curb and somersalted... terrrible... thankfully nothing serious happened to her but she suffered chest pains thereafter. I would still go for it if I have the chance:)

We celebrated the birthdays of two July babies and I was one of them.

The next day, we went to, not Disneyland or Neverland (where Mchael Jackson lives) but EVERLAND! It is somewhat like Disneyland although I haven't once stepped into Disneyland. It's the largest themepark in South Korea and it includes a zoo and a waterpark.

Then, we went into the safari where we got to see upclose the lions...

and the bears... and their cubs and the tigers, etc.

Where everything is made of ice... except the drinks of course.

The Nanta Show. If you haven't heard of it, it's ok. Cos I didn't know about it until I went there. It's basically a group of 5 people, 4 guys and a girl, armed with knives and other kitchen utensils performing an act themed "cooking for a wedding". They were hillarious and managed to leave the crowd in stitches.

I end my Korea post here with a picture of my family and the tour guides. The guy next to my father is the Korean tour guide who did not mention his name. Good looking, don't you think? :p Next to him is the other Korean tour guide called Linda and lastly our Malaysian tour guide called... are you ready for this? Please don't laugh after reading this... although it can be hard not to... (I hope she doesn't read my blog). Her name's Cavy... what's so funny about it, you think?
Surname... Tee. Go figure.

p/s: For more pics, visit my Friendster account.

Hannah Yeoh: Called for such a time as this

2008-08-24T12:27:00.004+08:00

Hannah Yeoh? Who's that? That was everyone's question before the election campaign earlier this year.

I didn't regret staying back after service last night to attend Hannah Yeoh's talk. In fact, I enjoyed it. She was truly a great inspiration to all of us who were there last night. She came with her husband in the midst of us eating dinner and when they stepped in, a few of us clapped but the others were either oblivious of who she is or not bothered (tsk tsk). Well, FYI, if you don't know, she's the state assemblyman (or woman in this case) for Subang Jaya.

Just as she was sitting there along with her husband, Ram and Marcel, I can't help noticing how familiar she looks. Then I realised she looks somewhat a little like Serena..hehe. Cheryl kinda agreed that she looks like Serena when the latter was in her Form 5. She also reminds me of Amanda Cheong (lol).

Her husband, Ram spoke first and in the course of him speaking, there was pin drop silence. No one made a noise and were listening to him intently. He talked about how he and Hannah got into politics, how they made into DAP, how difficult it was during the campaign and the challenges they had to encounter now after being appointed as a leader in their community. His side of the story was incredible and interesting in which I cannot explain everything here cos there's just so much that he had said.

Then, after the interesting speech my Ram, it was Hannah's turn to speak and since Ram took up most of her time, she dragged a little longer in which I was glad that she did. Her experience as an MP and being a devoted Christian at the same time really shook all of us who were sitting comfortably in our seats... Never did we imagine the difficult tasks she had to undertake and the challenges she had to face as a Christian MP. She told us about people who sent emails to her complaining about private matters involving the tree in front of their house, the drainage system, personal counseling, marriage problems, and even computer problems! I mean, who in their right mind would be so free to layan these emails? In my heart, I thought, if I were you Hannah, I would have just given up my post. I don't have that perseverance and determination which she has. But, she, like any normal girl would do, cried a lot, prayed a lot and still continued the journey God has in store for her. Who would have a thought a girl like her, a nobody, whom no one has ever heard of, would suddenly come up to be a leader in her community? She herself never thought of becoming one, but because of God's calling on her life, she obediently took up the challenge.

I felt trully inspired after last night and wanted to blog right away after coming home. I even had the title for the post formed in my head. I was inspired by her message, not to be a politician but inspired to be a blessing to our community.

An interesting young woman, I must say.

So, who wants to follow Hannah Yeoh's footsteps?

What have I been doing?

2008-08-18T23:05:00.002+08:00

People have been asking me this question, "What have you been doing during the holidays?" or somewhere along those lines...
Then the next obvious question would be, "Not bored, meh?"
Honestly speaking, my answer is no. You must be thinking the same way as the others who have asked me that question. However, I can tell you that the word 'bored' was never on my mind during these 4 months... If at all, it was only for a second or two when I couldn't decide what to do. "How come?" you ask...
Well... I find my own things to do that's why. It's not that difficult to past time actually.., I can do without interning in a law firm although I wanted to earlier, but I got lazy so decided to stay home and enjoy my holiday fully before I start mugging in year 2 again...

Now, back to answering all your curiosity, this is how I spend my time.. but please you must promise not to laugh at my er... "activities"...

Firstly, I love reading.. if possible I could read a whole day on the same book. I'm currently reading a book borrowed from a friend called, 'The Innocent Man' by John Grisham. Interesting and a page-turner. Then, I read several Christian books too and no, I don't get bored of them either...

Next would be what most or not all of us are guilty of... using the computer! Yes, I spend a considerable amount of time on the computer, either playing games, chatting, surfing, blogging, or checking my mails... I'm cutting down the time spent on that too now so that I can spend more time doing other beneficial stuff.

Besides reading, watching tv is one of my favourite past times (I sound like I'm writing a 'My Favourite Hobby' essay). To be exact, watching chinese serials is my favourite past time :) You can call them 'Aunty' shows but I just love watching them. Among those I'm currently watching now are from Singapore, China and Hong Kong. Their gripping stories and dramatic tales always leave glued to the screen especially in the evenings. Therefore, I will either be out in the evenings or at home watching tv.

Ah, after enjoying for quite some time, I decided just last month to do something more 'beneficial' than just reading leisurely. I decided to start reading up on the Year 2 syllabus of the law subjects. Although I've not done much up to this day, I had a glimpse of what the subjects are like in Year 2 so it's not that bad, yea... :p

And of course, not to forget, I have been travelling! I went Redang, then to Penang and more recently to Korea! (which reminds me that I haven't finished posting my Korea trip..zzz..)

Last but not least, a holiday won't be a holiday without going out to the movies, ey?! Yup, other than staying at home I do go out too... u know... There was a time where I went to the moves every single week.

Yea, so with all the outdoor and indoor activities surrounding my life, how can I say that "I'm bored"? If you can find things to do, you won't get bored :)

recent findings...

2008-08-10T19:14:00.002+08:00

1. My maid thinks she's an all-rounder (in other words, she thinks she's fat)

2. She is not eating much

3. Reason #1: She's afraid her boyfriend might not friend her anymore when he sees her (he will then just be a boy, not boy-friend...get it? Lol. i know. i-did-it-on-purpose-haha)

4. Reason #2: She wants to be like me as I'm thinner than her

5. She thinks twice before eating any meal

6. Sometimes the temptation is too great that she eats more than she ought to be eating

7. I'm eating more because of my maid

Conclusion: I'm just kidding on the last one.

Running out of Korean phrases

2008-07-25T11:12:00.011+08:00

Sorry for the long absence from blogging. To be honest, I feel quite lazy to post already about Korea, but as promised I shall do it nevertheless.

DAY 3 Jeju Island

A continuation from the previous Korea post. We had Ginseng Chicken for dinner. HMMMM..!! Simply good!

DAY 4 BUSAN

Upon arrival, we headed to Yongdusan Park, which was nothing much.
Then, we went to the biggest seafood market in Korea called the Jagalchi Market.

Sotong anyone?

Still up for unagi? :)

Ooh...abalone..

I don't know what this is. Er... intestines?

After that, was Cheongseongdae Observatory, the oldest existing astral observatory in Asia.

The toilet as it is.

The astral tower

Food again! AHAHA!

That was it for that day. We also went to some temple la but I didn't feel like mentioning it here and besides, we didn't go in also.

So, yea... till I feel like posting again! Haha! :p

p/s: I'm so bad to leave my readers half-hanging... Well, coming next... exiting places and adventures! :)

I turned 20 today

2008-07-22T23:29:00.002+08:00

It's easy to remember birthdays nowadays with reminders everywhere if you're always on the internet.

There're FACEBOOK, FRIENDSTER, BIRTHDAY REMINDER...? and so many others.

SO just in case you forget a friend's birthday, they have these devices to remind you in your inbox.

Well, on another note, I asked a friend once on her 20th birthday this year if she feels 20. She couldn't answer me.

Now, I understand why myself, especially if you don't even look like one.

You can say that I'm like 20 year old trapped in a 15 year old body.

Hey, I have others who commented that I looked 12 ok! So not funny lor...

What's really funny is the fact that I have mixed feelings about being my actual age. A small part of me enjoys looking younger than my actual age and a bigger part of me just wanna scream out the words "I'M OLDER THAN YOU THINK I AM!"

There's a saying nevertheless, that AGE IS JUST A NUMBER.

And just for the record, I'm 20. This year. Not 5 years later.

kamsaihamida!

2008-07-16T11:18:00.015+08:00

You'll should know what it means right? If you don't, it means "thank you".

So, as a continuation as of yesterday or day before...

DAY 3 JEJU ISLAND

After lunch, we headed to some korean village which I've forgotten the name. Ah, I think I remember. It was where we bought some health products. From what I remember, the people in this village do not have pharmacy or clinic in their area. They just depend on their own medicine to get well. Their own-made honey and tea.

The houses in which they stay in

Then, we went to Cheonjiyeon Falls where a legend is derived from it.

We proceeded to the Teddy Bear Museum which exhibits everything about Teddy Bears. From the cutest to the most expensive.

Teddy Bears in their sleigh

Astronaut Teddy Bears

My dad with "The Beattles"

This is cute. :)

The most expensive Teddy Bear, wearing branded stuff.

The Mona Lisa Teddy Bear

Then, we went to the Chocolate Castle and took a photo of this --->

My father thought they were tomatoes. Came to the chocolate factory to take picture of tomatoes, capsicum I mean. Lol.

That's all for today!

p/s: Off to another place and more sightseeing.

muchi muchi ipoyo

2008-07-14T11:10:00.026+08:00

It means "very beautiful". This post is for Korean drama fans...

DAY 3 JEJU ISLAND

We visited Seongsan Ilchulbaong Peak for a spectacular view.

There we climbed the massive amount of steps just to get to the top. Starting from here.

And saw this big rock along the way.

And more steps.

Finally after a gazillion steps, I arrived at the top. So many words in Korean but it only takes one word to explain in English.."DANGER". It was an accomplishment to climb so high in which not many ppl can but a disappointment to find nothing at the peak. No view, nothing. Parents were smart enough to rest halfway and not continue. Bleh.

The view as we walked down the hill.

Then we proceeded to Seopjikoji where it became a popular Korean drama shooting site after the shooting of the drama "All In". Those who watched the drama should know. The row of houses above are like holiday homes facing the sea. Interesting.

On the way up to the shooting site.

The church which was rebuilt after being destroyed by either a monsoon of tsunami (forgot already) was a scene for shooting the drama "All In". It was named after the drama.

Two brave Korean aunties posing at the volcanic rock.

Salute them.

I just had to la ----->

Dark skinned pork for lunch. Mmmmm...!! The skin only dark la, not the flesh! Silly!

That should be enough for today.

Oh, did I mention that I got sunburnt? YES, I GOT SUNBURNT! while climbing up the mountain to the peak.On both my shoulders. STUPID. Of all places...KOREA. Two dark patches on my shoulders now. :(

Coming up next: More sightseeing and teddy bear lovers :)

annyeonghaseyo!

2008-07-13T15:12:00.010+08:00

Hello! I'm back from Korea! I'll let the pictures do the talking...

DAY 2 JEJU ISLAND

Since our flight was in the midnight, our tour only started the second day where we arrived at Incheon Airport and were transferred to Jeju Island, the popular paradise for honeymooners.

We visited the Yongduam Dragon Head Rock,a volcanic rock created from an eruption about 2 million years ago. The rock right in the middle is said to resemble a dragon's head. Do you think so?

Then I saw this weird looking fish which reminds me of a cow because of its colour. And I just had to take a photo of it. It looks kinda scary huh.

This was our room at Jeju Island. The moment we stepped in, we had the shock of our lives. Neither of us expected the room to be like that. The following pictures will explain.

We had to put an extra layer of mattress on the floor to make it more comfortable for us.

There were no chairs or sofas around so we had to sit on the cabinet. It was so low that it served like a place to sit.

The sittable table

Dinner at Jeju Island.

This was the end of our 1st day tour at Jeju Island. I'll update on the next day tomorrow and so on.

You must be wondering if we had a good sleep that night. Surprisingly, it wasn't too bad. My body did not ache but we weren't used to sleeping on the floor so we requested for beds the next day hehe. It was an experience though!

p/s: The next post is for all Korean drama fans!

A Father's Day joke

2008-06-15T23:00:00.004+08:00

After dinner while ushering us out...

Manager of restaurant: Thank you. Happy Father's Day!

Dad: Ok.. same to you!

Me: Same to you?!

Mum and I burst out laughing.

Mum: You should have said "Same to your father!"

My dad can be real funny sometimes.

AN ASS!!!

2008-06-13T11:56:00.002+08:00

I can't believe my BM is so lousy considering I got A1 for BM during SPM.

"Saya nak buat penangguhan..kerana...uh...course saya bermula di September..."

Operator: Huh?September?

"Tapi, saya akan pergi ke Korea...(trying to find the right word)... di Julai.." (why on earth did I keep saying "di")

Operator: Ok.... kamu ke Korea untuk apa?

Uh... untuk... melancong..

Operator: OHH...untuk melancong....!

So, apa document yang perlu saya...beri...?"

Operator: Ok, tunggu sebentar.

*pause*

Operator: Kamu telefon bahagian penangguhan dengan nombor ni...********

"Ok, than...."

Operator: $%#$%^& (murmuring in the background)

*Line cuts* Tooot toooot tooot....

WHat the....!!!!!

p/s: if you don't already know, AN ASS = NS.

I know, I know... I know the word...

2008-06-07T23:02:00.004+08:00

Playing TABOO somewhere...

Someone: Er...Er... man's private part! (the taboo word was Dick Smith)

Ladies (Team A): Penis! (in unison)

Ladies (Team B): *laughs* (some put on a blur look)

Someone: No! It can be a person's name also!

Ladies (Team A): Penny!

Lols...!!!

2008-05-14T01:05:00.001+08:00

AFTER TOMORROW I'M DONE

need I say more?

2008-05-01T23:10:00.001+08:00

I just realised that it won't do me any good to panic at this point in time.

A Boy Preacher

2008-04-29T00:49:00.001+08:00

My 71st post

2008-04-23T02:05:00.004+08:00

It's a miracle that I'm still AWAKE.

Funny don't you think, the fonts I use are much much BIGGER now.

It's the blogging moment

2008-04-13T00:21:00.006+08:00

I HAVE TO STOP DREAMING

IT'S NEVER GONNA WORK OUT NO MATTER HOW I WISH

Amazing!

2008-04-13T00:03:00.000+08:00

I am stressed

2008-04-11T18:28:00.003+08:00

YES, I KNOW IT'S OVERUSED. BUT I AM!!!

I NEED TO STUDY, SERIOUSLYYYY... NO MORE FOOLING AROUND...

FOCUS! FOCUS!

GUYS/GIRLS, WHEN YOU SEE ME ONLINE, REMIND ME/MAKE SURE I STUDY!! OK??

I'M STRESSED BECAUSE I HAVEN'T DONE MUCH UP TO TODAY! I SPENT MY OTHER TIME DOING WHAT I LIKE, NOT STUDYING! ARGGGH! NOW I FEEL GUILTY ABOUT MYSELF.

3 MORE WEEKS LEFT AND SO MANY UNCOVERED TOPICS... PLEASE FORGIVE ME IF I KEEP SAYING THAT I'M STRESSED. IT'S BECAUSE I HAVE SO LITTLE TIME LEFT AND SO MANY THINGS TO STUDY.

AND YES, ACTIONS DO SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS.

Out of total randomness

2008-04-03T16:05:00.002+08:00

Starting from next Monday, I have decided to walk up the stairs in college from GROUND FLOOR to the SEVENTH FLOOR due to the following reasons:

- I'm under-exercised
- Waiting for the lift takes longer than walking up
- Taking the lift takes longer than walking up
- Too many people in the lift

Nevertheless, I shall not comply with this undertaking if I'm late for classes.

Told you it was random.

Ken Lee: Song of the year

2008-04-01T10:12:00.002+08:00

LOL!

Tis' the season to be TESTED

2008-03-23T12:30:00.004+08:00

Like what A FRIEND OF MINE said,

WHAT IS LIFE

WITHOUT

CHALLENGES?

Picture post promised earlier

2008-03-19T22:56:00.003+08:00

Hey all!

These are the pictures from China which I had promised a few posts before. Enjoy!

A closer look at my dad's cousins (one 81 and the other 79)

A very chinese traditional way of taking photograph

Some of the family members of my dad's cousins' family

The younger generation in the family (the 2 teenagers on the left are the young couple who had married young and have a baby - carried by his great-grandfather)

This is how their school uniform looks like

This is how the "chinamen" look like

My mum's aunty's family

A moment of ungrace

2008-03-14T21:52:00.002+08:00

Just a few moments ago, I felt a moment of ungrace as I sat near the piano eating by myself.
I was angry at people. I won't deny that I even thought about the word 'hate'. I 'hated' people who have somehow or rather hurt me. I felt that I've been 'betrayed' by these people.

I felt as if all these while whatever I've been doing have all gone to waste. Useless. Meaningless. Self inflicted. When I mean all these while, I meant years. Years of persuasion, encouragement, pushing, enforcing... meaningless to these people. After all the hardwork I put in, the time I spent, the things I spent on... wasted. Nobody appreciated it. Worst, they turn a deaf ear. They won't listen, they won't budge, they don't care.

A moment of ungrace. How ironic that I just finished reading a book on grace and this opposite feeling just crept into my soul and spoke unpleasant words to me just awhile ago. My first test of grace. Even a child wouldn't want to come and talk to me. For that moment, I felt so alone, so by myself, and all I could turn to was my unread blog. I could throw all my feelings of 'hatred' in this blog
and nobody would dare say. Years and years of encouragement, all end up ignored.

I constantly cry out, "God, I need grace desperately although I don't feel like it. So many times, God, I feel like giving up... giving up my duty, my responsibility, giving up telling them, encouraging them... and it is as if I'm forcing them. It's tiring, saddening, frustrating and depressing to remind them each time.

What else, God, can I do to make them listen to me? Because of this, I've had made sacrifices on other things which are equally as important. Due to obedience, I did it. Due to the fact that I didn't want to give up on them, I did it. Because of You, God, I did it. Because of what I believe You can do, I did it. For their sake, I did it."

Each day, I've been taught to look at the world through 'grace-tinted lenses'. Not easy, but that is what God wants. That is and was how Jesus looked at the world when He was on earth.

Although I know they won't listen, I know that my effort won't go to waste. God has a purpose for me. I know He has. I know there is still hope for some of them. One day, they will know that it is for their own good. I know they will. I would be more than happy even if only one of them came back. I would.

Like my lecturer once said, "We cannot save everybody. We can only save those who save themselves."

What grace has taught me

2008-03-13T18:50:00.003+08:00

1. If you ask, how does a grace-full (full of grace) Christian look? The answer is a grace-full Christian is one who looks at the world through "grace-tinted lenses".

2. One lecturer in spirituality once said, "God in heaven holds each person by a string. When you sin, you cut the string. Then God ties it up again, making a knot - and thereby bringing you a little closer to him. Again and again your sins cut the string - and with each further knot God keeps grawing you closer and closer."

3. Hate the sin, not the sinner. But you ask, how could you hate what a man did and not hate the man? It occurred to me that there was one person I had been doing this all my life - namely myself. However much I dislike my own character or greed or selfishness, I went on loving myself. There had been the slightest difficulty about it. In fact the very reason why I hated the things was that I loved the person. Just because I loved myself, I was sorry to find that I was the sort of man who did those things.

4.The world thirsts for grace. When grace descends, the world falls silent before it.

Dreaming for a public holiday on Monday

2008-03-09T17:27:00.003+08:00

For some, today is a day of mourning and sadness, but to others it is a day of rejoicing and victory.
I must tell you, I've never been so semangat-ed (hyped up) during elections period in the past 20 years of my life and I must admit, this year is one of the most anticipating and most 'kan-cheong' moments of my life.

For your information, I'm still recovering from the post-election results which have been circulating around thru' sms, news and the internet for the past 8 hours. Last night's ordain was like watching the World Cup football match finale where most people have their eyes glued on the tv or handphones in hand waiting for unofficial and official results directly from the counting centres. I would then wait in anticipation as results keep flooding in and would just shout with excitement upon hearing the opposition parties wining seats against the BN candidates. It is as if my favourite team in football has scored a goal each time an opposition party wins. To me, it was that kind of feeling.

Four years ago I remembered staying up late in the night with my family and our eyes glued on the tv screen, waiting in anticipation for BN to win. In fact, I wasn't anticipating for the results. I was more interested in the outcome of the result, whether the Monday after election would be declared as a public holiday. In the end, it was and it was due to the landslide winning of BN.

This time, I put my hopes on the same outcome of the result but not on the same results. Well, it would be quite impossible to demand for a public holiday from BN after their plight in the elections, wouldn't it?

All in all, the most important thing is that the government should take the results of the elections as a wake-up call and not sleep on it. It is time for a change. It is our turn to have a say!

Now, who cares whether Monday is a holiday?

I still do....lol... I want it so badly....!! :p

Amazing tales from China

2008-03-03T21:31:00.003+08:00

My parents just got back from China last night and boy, do they have amazing stories to tell...
Some of you must be thinking... "China.? Again...??" Well, yea. This is the second time in 6 months and the third for my mum. The last time was during our big homefellowship sorta retreat in 2004 which was the funnest (if there's such a word) trip ever and our very first (and only?) overseas trip together.

So, anyway, the main reason they went to China, this time to Shan Tou, GuangZhou, was to visit their long lost relatives. (Wow...!) Yea, long lost.... My dad's long lost cousin (dad's father's sister's chidren) and my mum's auntie (mum's father's sister). According to my mum, my mum's grandmother left her auntie in China cos she's one of the only daughters in the family and brought the younger daughter to Malaysia instead. So, she was left alone there in China, married at the age of 15, now with her family. Confused? Haha.

Arriving at the Teochew city, Swatow (yes I'm Teochew, pure some more ok...don't play play... and I'm no banana.. I know how to speak...just maybe not as good as my family..hehe), my parents were greated most warmly by their relatives there. They were sooooo happy to meet them. My dad's relatives even invited the other family members (a total of 5 tables in the restaurant) for lunch to welcome my parents. Amazing, isn't it, how warm can China people be... :) Btw, I've not finish my story-telling yet. Please bear with me. :)

According to my parents, (now this is the shocking part of the story) one of my dad's niece/nephew's children got married at the age of 18/19 as his/her wife was pregnant at the age of 17. So, basically, my dad's cousin (age 81) has become a great-grandfather and that makes my father a

GREAT-GRANDUNCLE!

I can't believe it!

Lol..does that mean... I'm...(wait a minute..nonono)... a...gggrrraaaanndauuntiiee??? HA?! You serious ar??! At the age of 20??! NO WAY! And I thought being an auntie was old enough... Grandauntie some more...urghhh... I'm starting to feel old now..

Well, as much as I have other stories to tell, I'm afraid I don't have the time now. Anyways, hope you enjoyed a little of what I heard from my parents from China. :)

Picture posts ahead! :p

Marie Digby Rocks!

2008-02-27T13:51:00.002+08:00

Currently listening to...

Gonna miss you, Shu Xian

2008-02-13T23:15:00.003+08:00

Yes, it's me again. See... I managed to type another post here. Not bad for second day.

Anyways, just got back from LCCT terminal after sending Shu Xian off to Brisbane, Australia. My childhood friend of approx. 12 years...? I didn't cry although I felt like I wanted to after seeing her mum cry as she hugged her beloved daughter. Her evil brothers, on other hand, were also sad but not because of her going away but more because they are now deprived from transportation freedom as their sister used to be their chauffeur in town. Now that she has gone to Australia, they missed her driving... nyek nyek nyek.

Tomorrow's another day of uni. Hmm... (I kinda replaced my 'sigh' with this). Came back from the airport and did some unfinished work which I didn't manage to do in the afternoon. I wonder what's in store for me tomorrow... Will I be seeing you again tomorrow, my dear non-existent blog readers??

I sure hope so.Till then, goodnight!

Pss..it's a Valentine's Day tomorrow! (So?) :p

Back!

2008-02-12T20:27:00.000+08:00

Ah... feels good to blog again. I suddenly have this urge for blogging, one I didn't experience for a long time.

First and foremost, I would like to apologise to my non-existent readers for my disappearing act since January. I have been looking for the right mood and inspiration to come up with a little simple piece of what's in my mind.

Personally, I prefer mind-boggling than blogging. In case you don't understand, mind-boggling is where I arrange the thoughts in my mind and not in words. That way, I don't have to think of those nice fancy words to put in here and crack my head just to write what's been on my mind.

Sigh, I need to buck up on my English man. Sometimes, I'm just so lost for words with what to write/type. This partly explains my disappearing act for a month from this blog. I envy those who can write what's on their mind without even thinking of the words. They just come out like water flowing from the river. Oh, whatever, you get me. Well, maybe I'm a little perfectionist in this matter and maybe er... self-conscious...?

Yes, maybe I should start the blogging routine. I shall blog whatever that's in my mind or anything that comes past my path in my daily life. No more thinking of bombastic words, interesting stories,or peculiar happenings. As long as it affects me, I shall just speak my mind!

Could it really be possible???

We'll see tomorrow. :)

The Battle within me

2008-01-16T20:54:00.000+08:00

But I think I'm right

Why can't you just agree with me?!

Why are you always against me?

I don't think so

Maybe you're right

I guess you're right

MSG : We can learn more from our critics than our admirers
Some tell us how wonderful we are
Others tell the truth (Prov. 27:6; Ps. 141:5)

I have yet to learn...

Thank God it was just a dream

2008-01-03T17:44:00.000+08:00

I had a dream last night, a nightmare or rather. I dreamt that I had 2 weeks to finish my assignment but I only managed to do it the night before the dateline. So, I was quickly rushing my assignment and I didnt know what the heck I was typing. Finally, that night I managed to finish it and went to sleep. The next day (as in in the dream), I woke up remembering that I had forgotten about Bibliography! Shucks! Now, I have to rush to college to do it! I have no idea why I had to go college to do it when I can actually finish it at home. Everything happened so fast, I got into a car driven by one of my SAM lecturers (don't ask me why or how) and she sped me off to college with my pajamas on. On the way to college, she drove rather recklessly and I remembered that she drove on paths that are illegal, which are not roads. Nevermind. When I arrived at the college, to my horror, all the computers were occupied except the spoiled ones. So, I decided to wait and I had like an hour more for submission. After awhile, some people started leaving the computers and I managed to use one of the computers. Before I could type anything, I forgot that I didnt have my assignment with me. Stupid me. Rush all the way here and left my asignment at home. The next best option was to call my mum to ask her to get it for me. When I called her, another tragedy happened. I FORGOT TO SAVE MY ASSIGNMENT IN MY COMPUTER THE NIGHT BEFORE. GREAT. I sat in front of the computer stunned for a second. Then I saw a classmate of mine, I asked him a stupid question just to make sure I wasn't dreaming (which in fact I was), "Today's the dateline for assignment right?" He said "YEA". I went back to sit and thought to myself, "This is not me... I'm not like that... What happened..? Why didn't I finish my assignment earlier? How can this happen to me..???" As I sat there questioning myself, suddenly I felt my eyes were like forced open and head turned to the other side. There I was looking at the ceiling of my bedroom. IT WAS JUST A DREAM. The first words that came out of my mouth was "Thank God it was just a dream", saying it at least 3 times. Gosh.

That dream actually happened to one of my friends before. Not exactly the same but similar and not so scary. All in all, it was scary too.

Moral of the dream is... DON'T PROCRASTINATE YOUR ASSIGNMENTS. You'll end up dreaming.. or worst still, experiencing the dream that I dreamt. If this were to happen in real life, I would have died.

Thank goodness no more assignments for this year. :)

Currently listening to...

2007-12-24T00:33:00.000+08:00

Maroon 5 Lyrics

Nice song!

College Camp!

2007-12-16T20:24:00.000+08:00

It's this time of the year again. College camp/YC Camp 2 is here again!

Excited?! YEAHHHHH!

Those of you who did not sign up for camp, you're gonna miss out on so much.

SIGH... Oh well, we cannot save everybody, can we?

This will be our last camp for just the college people. Next year onwards, we'll be joining with the TSF. So, I guess it won't be so much fun. Hehe.

Can't wait, man!

Those of you who still wanna come, you still can sign up on that day itself.

It's on the 20-23 Dec.

Happy Holidays!

In the midst of assignments...

2007-12-03T00:03:00.000+08:00

Watch this.

It's real good.

'Whatever'

My Hump

I like how he did the sound effects! Classic!

Cuteness...!

Lalalala

2007-11-24T23:43:00.000+08:00

I'm bored...

Doing my assignments...! SIGHHHH...!!

I want a break..! I need a break..!

When will this end???

I've been quite stressed out lately... due to the workload..

I once told my friend that I miss assignments when I was having my long 6-month break.

Hehe, silly thing to say.. BUT I don't really regret it...WHY??!!

Cos... I really don't mind doing assignments...just that not at this time when all of them are back to back with minimal breathing space..!

Ooh... almost all of my sentences end with an exclamation mark! (hehe)

I'm tired. I'm sad.I need motivation. I need friends. I need support. I need encouragement. I need God.

@#$%&*!

2007-11-08T22:00:00.000+08:00

I'm lost for words...

It's so unbelievable that I have no idea what to say!

I don't get it!

I don't understand (you)!

WTH!!!

Siiiiigggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh.......

@#$%&*! (yes it's worth saying it again)

*Throws chairs, tables, computers, etc. (anything within reach)*

And lastly, *sobs*

Does your name fit you?

2007-10-23T17:47:00.001+08:00

As temperamental as I am, I shall put up another post just to get away from the emo-ness.

S: Lives life for fun (yea, definitely!)

T: Great kisser (Er...I'm not so sure about that...)

A: Fun to be around with (I sure hope so)

C: Really fall in love with (Yea...)

E: Have beautiful eyes (Thanks..! *smiles shyly*)

Y: Loved by everybody (Er..I'm not so sure about that)

Death

2007-10-23T15:48:00.000+08:00

I know the word isn't very pleasant to the ears and eyes. But, in fact, it is reality and it is part and parcel of life. In the book When God doesn't make sense from James Dobson, he explained the ironies of life. Like how people are so successful at such young age and dies all of a sudden. Unbelievably true. Whether you like it or not, we hear these stories everyday.

This morning I just received word from a text message by my father who told me that a friend's father had passed away. Just last Tuesday, another friend's father had gone thru' the same fate. 2 deaths in a week... Surprisingly true.

Life is so fragile that you never know when your time is up on earth. Of course we have to be prepared in all circumstances in case God wants to take you. In all these circumstances, the people who suffer and carries the burden of these losses are their loved ones.

I, for one, am not very good at handling these situations. It is always hard for me to comprehend such things. And sometimes, I would have problems sleeping at night, thinking and worrying about
matters of life and death. My heart would be thumping so hard, I feel as if I was gonna die. However, these days I have come to a realisation that our lives, my life, is in God's hands and as long as I live my life according to His purpose and will, I am safe.

Thus, all I can say is that death is a serious thing. And you never know when the day will come but we as Christians, fortunately, at least have an idea of the road we're supposed to head. All in all, our lives are in God's hands.

To know more, I think I shall have to finish reading When God doesn't make sense. You should to. :)

DESSERTS!

2007-09-27T17:58:00.000+08:00

Desserts!

Who wants desserts?

I want!

No no... I'm not talking about desserts...

I'm talking about the word "desserts" read in backwards.

My lecturer thinks the word has been abused by students, overly used or it is an overstatement to use that word.

She didn't realise that the word is so oftenly abused because of her. I wanted to tell her that I always get headaches after attending her lecture. As usual, I never had the guts to do it, or rather I haven't found the guts to say so.

As much as I dislike her autocratic nature, I find her quite a respectable lecturer in terms of what she tells us in class and the way she goes about on the subject she teaches.

She is likeable on one hand and unlikeable on the other. She told us there was once where a group of girls labelled her as the "mean machine." It was kinda funny when she told us because I remembered something at that point in time.

There was one time at the closing of her lecture when she sort of "lectured" us. She noticed the look on our faces after her "lecture" and said, "You all look like you've just been hit by a three-tonne truck." That's when we, students thought the same thing... she's the three-tonne truck. Lol.

But then again, I still admire her. The question is to what extent do I admire her.

Now, I'm hungry. Let's get desserts! (literally)

My Prayer

2007-09-14T22:47:00.000+08:00

Dear Jesus,

You know the troubles and circumstances we go thru' day by day. You know we are not perfect human beings. We do make mistakes sometimes and most of the time we end up emo-ing instead of going back to You. Oh God, sometimes I really wonder if I'm doing the right thing or whether I'm in the right track. It's just so hard to see where exactly am I going. I know that Your ways are not our ways and Your thoughts are higher than our thoughts. Help me Lord to know right from wrong and keep me always on the right path. Lord, teach me Your ways. Guide me in all Your ways and make my life pleasing unto You. Lead me not into temptation and deliver me from the evil one. Help me to be a shining light to the people and may my light bring glory to Your name, Lord. Let me not be deceived by the works of Your enemies and keep me holy in whatever I do or say. Jesus, You are Lord over my life, forever and ever.

In Jesus' name, I pray

Amen.

Am I living in denial?

2007-09-14T22:08:00.000+08:00

I feel so up for blogging after coming back from my college's orientation dinner. I had mixed feelings for 2 days comtemplating whether to go for converge conference or dinner. Only today I decided to go for the dinner.

For the first half an hour I felt under-dressed cos most of them were wearing dresses and skirts. It was supposedly semi-formal. That was their "semi-formal" according to my friend who was wearing a dress which I thought was more for prom.

So, to cut the long story short... this post is like a "sanity-check" kinda post (that's what my lecturer calls it). So, if you don't wanna read then skip it.

During the performances, I sang along with them, swayed, clapped, and cheered. On one hand, I was kinda happy but on the other I was like "What am I doing here? I'm supposed to sing,clap all those in church in the conference..." It's really weird come to think of it. I'm not really an outgoing person. I don't go clubbing, I don't drink at all, I don't dance also, I don't really listen to secular music (I know some but not as many as you), basically I don't do what a normal, average teenager does at this age. Gosh, I'm revealing to much of myself. Those of you who know me, will know even if I didn't tell you.

Is it wrong? Have I been living in denial all these while? Being a good girl, staying at home most of the time and not going clubbing with friends? Am I being abnormal? Or are these merely peer pressures and the deception from the devil?

I tend to think it's the latter. I think it's better that way... (lol) Talk about dancing... I can't dance even during worship to Jesus and you want me to dance in front of so many unknown people with secular music?

Anyway, it's also good to see the many antics of our lecturers tonight which we do not usually see during lectures. They made us think that lawyers are not all serious all the time.

I'm kinda worried later on as I further my studies in the UK. With all these peer pressures coming my way, will I be able to withstand them and stand firm on my own principles? The thing is I get influenced easily. I'm worried that I'll suddenly either end up a clubber every weekend or be a lonely freak who stays in the hostel most of the time studying or if not, watching movies alone.

I must stress again that this is not an emo post. It is called a "sanity-check" post. Just in case.

Read, read, read

2007-09-06T17:16:00.000+08:00

"Read aloud! 3 times! Read! Read!"

This was relatively the very few infamous statement from one of my SAM lecturers last year.
It suddenly struck me that what she had said that I took in vain all along had made sense to me only after one and a half years. Well, not entirely..but the word "READ".

When I first started my Law degree in Help in July, not one lecturer missed out mentioning to us students to read more. Not only read.. but read MORE... The fact that they know so much more than me made me feel pressured to read stuff that I used to (and still) find them boring/uninteresting.

Basically, I don't have a problem reading. The part which I find difficulty in is when I have to force myself to fix my eyes on "stuff"/reading materials that don't appeal to me. And this is not good...

I practically have (or pretend) to show some interest in what I don't enjoy reading. Apparently this will help me in my studies or if not, in the future.

After all, "it's all for your own good." (I Not Stupid)

Those who are doing Law will know what I'm going through.. :p

I haven't been blogging

2007-09-02T23:08:00.000+08:00

My disappearing act was due to lack of time,motivation and inspiration.

Now that I'm back, it's not that I've found them but to inform you that I haven't forgotten about my blog or how to blog...

Who will I marry?

2007-08-03T17:07:00.000+08:00

Has not the Lord made them one?
In flesh and spirit they are his.
And why one? Because he was
seeking godly offspring.

MALACHI 2:15

When I was in high school, I wondered who I would marry. "What will he look like? Where will he be from? Do I currently know him?" Of course, tops on my list of husband criteria was for him to be handsome, tall, and with an athletic build. It was a given that he would be a Christian.

At the advice of a missionary's wife, I later wrote every attribute I wanted in a husband and began to pray to God for a man with all of these attributes. My lengthy list ranged from as serious as being God-fearing, grounded in God's Word, and faithful in Christian stewardship to as fun-filled as loving to sing, taking me to McDonald's, and massaging my feet. I was faithful in dating only the boys who met the attributes on my list.

Years later, I discovered that while I was praying for the man of my list, my husband was praying for a woman that met his criteria. I don't know who you will marry, but I am confident God's desire is for you to have a godly marriage. He can bless you with a godly man. So develop your list, start praying, and remain faithful.

Jeanetta Sims

AMEN

Got this from Clare

2007-07-26T15:49:00.001+08:00

I'm still A Teen-ager

2007-07-23T16:38:00.000+08:00

Ok, since now I've the mood cos I ordered from Belle, here goes.

First of all, I would like to thank everyone who wished me yesterday and today of course. I would like to say a big THANK YOU to The Pearlies! Thank you for the surprise party thing that you guys planned which was awesome. For a person who planned and organised quite a few surprises, I was indeed surprise to be surprised. (If that makes sense to you) Christian has the Sarsi gang to surprise him, I have The Pearlies! Hehe.

And for those of you who have no idea what I'm taking about, then you're gonna kena from me because HOW CAN YOU NOT REMEMBER SUCH AN IMPORTANT DATE! Terrrrible....... tsk tsk.

Saturday night or early morning itself, my phone went "buzz..buzz.." (vibration mode la).

These were the people who wished me thru' sms in chronological order: Sara (Applause! She's the winner), Wenli (2nd prize), Caryn (3rd prize), Jeremy(Sorry you missed by 3 hrs, 4:14 am!! Don't you sleep??), Eunice, Sharon, Sen Ming, Hwei-Ming, Alvin, Wen Ming, Li Teng.

The grand prize winner goes to The Pearlies!! Cos they surprised me on Saturday, which was before the actual day and of course my cg (How could I forget them??) :)

But, I really really appreciate all your wishes. Thanks again.

For those of you who still have no idea what the heck I'm saying, then God Bless You.

Last but not least, I would also like to thank my good ol' friend Carol for dedicating a post to me in her blog. You are very much appreciated.

Have a great week!

Zzzz...

2007-07-12T18:41:00.000+08:00

1. I'm lazy to blog

2. Have no idea where to start

3. College is fun and sucky at the same time

4. Don't ask why

5. My blog's dead....

6. I'll blog when I have the mood

7. Yes...the mood..

A Tribute (1924-2007)

2007-06-30T17:32:00.002+08:00

On Friday morning, 29 June 2007, our founder and chairman Elder of FGA, DR KOH ENG KIAT went Home to be with the Lord.

I never knew much about him as a person until yesterday as I sat through the memorial service. All the testimonies I had heard brought me to tears just as I listened. He was a kind, humble, gentle and was always concerned about the church. Indeed, he was a great man with a big heart for God and a faithful servant of His. Many were overwhelmed by the testimonies and during the recital of hymns.

Nevertheless, he left us a legacy in which not many could follow; for us to cherish and remember.

My Legacy

What will be the measure of my days, weeks, and years passed?
How will my life be valued?
What will matter is not what I bought,
but what I have chosen to build.
Not what I received,
but what I have shared and given you.
What will matter is not what I learned,
but what I have taught.
What will matter is every act of integrity, compassion,
courage and sacrifice that enriched, empowered or
encouraged others to emulate from my example.
What will matter is not my competence,
but my integrity and character; my true grit.
What will matter is not how many people I have known, rich or poor,
But how many will feel a lasting loss when I am gone.
What will matter are not my faded memories,
But the memories of those who knew and have loved me.

Even when I walk through the dark valley of death, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.

Psalm 23:4

May the Lord our God bless his soul.

10 principles to live by

2007-06-21T18:14:00.002+08:00

1. Never think or speak negatively about yourself; that puts you in disagreement with God

2. Meditate on your God-given strengths and learn to encourage yourself, for most of the time no one else will encourage you

3. Don’t compare yourself to anybody else; you are unique, there is no one else like you

4. Focus on your potential, not your limitations. Remember you are indwelt by the Spirit of God

5. Discover your spiritual gifts and put it to good use. Strive for excellence

6. Have the courage to be different. Always seek to please God and not man

7. Learn to handle criticism. Let it develop you instead of discourage you

8. Determine your own worth instead of letting others do it for you. They’ll shortchange you

9. Keep your shortcomings in perspective – you are still a work in progress

10. Focus daily on your greatest source of confidence – The Holy Spirit who indwells you

Meaningless

2007-06-18T12:21:00.000+08:00

For the past few months of staying at home, I felt as if my life was meaningless, as if I had no purpose in life. Back in school, I could at least study for something like an exam to keep me on track; focused. Now, life has been pretty miserable for me. Nothing much to do at home besides watching more tv, reading the same book for almost three weeks and going online playing Bejeweled 2.

What is life??? I seriously feel like studying or starting school right now. No doubt about that. You have no idea how it feels like to stay at home for all these wasted months doing...possibly nothing. I just want to get into my books, feel busy about something important, study for an exam and spend my time doing something worthwhile. Holidays are fun but too much of it makes me feel sick and lazy.

The first two months of my holidays were a blast. I did what I wanted to do. No studying, no pressure, nothing. Just free. Then, I started work in March when I felt a slight taste of boredom creeping into my soul. After working for 2 and half months, I got tired and stopped work. Welcomed back the holidays again till today. That was in mid-May.

Just as I've decided to enrol in HELP for the July intake, I still have at least 2 weeks to waste time doing nothing. On one hand, I feel that I'm going to miss my long break. Btw, this is by far my longest break ever in history. On the other hand, I can't wait to start school and meet new people.
On another hand, I feel scared to start a whole new beginning, with new environment, new syllabus, new lecturers, new people, new beginings ahead,etc. (Yes, I have three hands.)

Sigh...that is life.

MY life.

Hosanna

2007-06-12T14:21:00.000+08:00

I see the King of Glory
Coming on the clouds with fire
The whole earth shakes, the whole earth shakes
Yeah
I see His love and mercy
Washing over all our sin
The people sing, the people sing

Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest

I see a generation
Rising up to take their place
With selfless faith, with selfless faith
I see a near revival
Stirring as we pray and seek
We're on our knees, we're on our knees

Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like You have loved me
Break my heart for what breaks Yours
Everything I am for Your kingdom's cause
As I walk from earth into eternity

Hahaha!

2007-06-09T18:20:00.000+08:00

These are from a book called Disorder
in the American Courts, and are things
people actually said in court, word
for word, taken down and now published
by court reporters that had the
torment of staying calm while these
exchanges were actually taking place.

Q: Are you sexually active?
A: No, I just lie there.
_______________________________
Q: What is your date of birth?
A: July 15.
Q: What year?
A: Every year.
______________________________________
Q: What gear were you in at the moment
of the impact?
A: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.
______________________________________
Q: This condition you have... does it
affect your memory at all?
A: Yes.
Q: And in what ways does it affect
your memory?
A: I forget.
Q: You forget? Can you give us an
example of something that you've
forgotten?
_____________________________________
Q: How old is your son, the one living
with you?
A: Thirty-eight or thirty-five, I
can't remember which.
Q: How long has he lived with you?
A: Forty-five years.
_____________________________________
Q: What was the first thing your
husband said to you when he woke up
that morning?
A: He said, "Where am I, Cathy?"
Q: And why did that upset you?
A: My name is Susan.
______________________________________
Q: Do you know if your daughter has
ever been involved in voodoo or the
occult?
A: We both do.
Q: Voodoo?
A: We do.
Q: You do?
A: Yes, voodoo.
______________________________________
Q: Now doctor, isn't it true that when
a person dies in his sleep, he doesn't
know about it until the next morning?
A: Did you actually pass the bar exam?
___________________________________
Q: The youngest son, the twenty-year-
old, how old is he?
_____________________________________
Q: Were you present when your picture
was taken?
______________________________________
Q: So the date of conception (of the
baby) was August 8th?
A: Yes.
Q: And what were you doing at that
time?
______________________________________
Q: She had three children, right?
A: Yes.
Q: How many were boys?
A: None.
Q: Were there any girls?
______________________________________
Q: How was your first marriage
terminated?
A:! By death.
Q: And by whose death was it
terminated?
______________________________________
Q: Can you describe the individual?
A: He was about medium height and had
a beard.
Q: Was this a male, or a female?
______________________________________
Q: Is your appearance here this
morning pursuant to a deposition
notice which I sent to your attorney?
A: No, this is how I dress when I go
to work.
______________________________________
Q: Doctor, how many autopsies have you
performed on dead people?
A: All my autopsies are performed on
dead people.
______________________________________
Q: ALL your responses MUST be oral,
OK? What school did you go to?
A: Oral.
______________________________________
Q: Do you recall the time that you
examined the body?
A: The autopsy started around 8:30 p.m.
Q: And Mr. Dennington was dead at the
time?
A: No, he was sitting on the table
wondering why I was doing an autopsy.
______________________________________
Q: Are you qualified to give a urine
sample?
____ __________________________________
Q: Doctor, before you performed the
autopsy, did you check for a pulse?
A: No.
Q: Did you check for blood pressure?
A: No.
Q: Did you check for breathing?!
A: No.
Q: So, then it is possible that the
patient was alive when you began the
autopsy?
A: No.
Q: How can you be so sure, Doctor?
A: Because his brain was sitting on my
desk in a jar.
Q: But could the patient have still
been alive, nevertheless?
A: Yes, it is possible that he could
have been alive and practicing law
somewhere

Out of Boredom...

2007-06-07T11:39:00.000+08:00

5 things found in your bag
- Purse
- Tissue
- Lipstick brush
- Lipstick
- Sunglasses

5 things found in your purse
- IC
- FGA library card
- Money
- ATM card
- Driving license

5 favourite things in your room
- Bed
- Mirror
- MP3 player
- Bible
- Hair dryer

5 things you're currently into
- Reading "Apollyon"
- Driving
- Blogging
- Dreaming
- Worrying about my future

5 people you will tag
- Christle
- Belle
- Sen Ming
- Hwei-Ming
- Michelle

Quotable Quotes

2007-06-06T13:00:00.002+08:00

1. It won't make a difference if I change what I do, where I am if I don't change what I am
and how I am

2. Thrust yourself today but trust God all the way

3. Your attitude determines your altitude

4. Before you serve your own vision, serve another man's vision

5. It is far better to forgive and forget than to resent and remember

6. You don't have to "suck ass" in order to obtain success (this is a lame one :p)

7. Wisdom is not what I know but what I do

8. Seven days without a Sabbath makes a weak

9. Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare

10. Without a cause men hated Christ, without a cause He loves them

11. The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight but has no vision

12. The question is not, 'Where is God?' but 'Where isn't God?'

13. If there were no hell, no one would worry about heaven

14. Give Satan an inch and he'll be a ruler

15. Give God what's right; not what's left

16. Man's way leads to a hopeless end but God's way leads to an endless hope

17. God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called

18. No one is so good that he can save himself and no one is so bad that God cannot
save him

19. You were born an original. Don't die a copy

20. A lot of kneeling keeps us in good standing

Access denied

2007-06-04T10:15:00.000+08:00

Since it was already the beginning of June and my dad has been pressuring me everyday about the result of my application NUS, I went to their website, entered my information and here's what it read on the screen.

Application denied

I can't say that I'm sad or disappointed cos I kinda expected it. I've heard many people telling me that it's not easy to get in and I myself know that.

I know the result only came out on that day and it's their fault for making me wait so long, not forgetting all the questions I get from people around me like, "What are you doing now? or Where are you studying now?" I had to answer questions like that dozens of times and to make matters worst, some of the same people had to ask me the same question every other time I see them.

I'm not saying it's their fault but I find it really tiring to answer the same thing over and over again.

So, now with this post, I hope I don't have to repeat myself to you, yes YOU, the one reading my blog, about my studies.

Then you'll be wondering "So, what's your plan next?"

Well, I'm thinking of applying in HELP for Law, July intake. Anything any of you would like to advise me on my decision to study in HELP?

It's tomorrow!

2007-05-26T17:05:00.000+08:00

Oh no! Tomorrow! The Tans are leaving! It suddenly struck me that I'm gonna miss them. Though I know them only for about a year plus but it seems like a long time. :) Here are my personal messages to you.

Christle Clare
Clare, I'm definitely gonna miss your company in cg. So far, you've been my cg pal week after week, even in bible class. Appreciate that. Will be missing your high-pitched laughter too :) Not many ppl can do that you know. It's a talent, keep it and use it well. :) And the way you say "HEY Stacey", hehe.
Lastly, I'm gonna miss your presence in cg/church.

Belle
Belle, Belle, you're definitely one-of-a-kind type of person, random at times haha. A good-natured person and has a bubbly character. Gonna miss you :)

John
A person who has a face of an angel, like Gabriel (I'm serious) hehe. Talented in dancing and has a friendly personality. Gonna miss you too :)

James
Your face so cute la! You have that "younger brother" kind of face. An enjoyable person to be with. :)

Joy
I've got Joooy! :) Gonna miss your lame jokes missy. Such an obedient and good girl too. :)

Well, to wrap it up, I'm gonna miss all of you! :)

Something to ponder on

2007-05-24T20:30:00.000+08:00

I just read a devotional passage from this book called "Beauty is Soul Deep" and I felt that this passage is very relevant to every christian girl. Here's what it says:

"Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised"

Proverbs 31:30

Constantly I hear about another girl at my school or church who is struggling with an eating disorder. Even if she hasn't taken it to an extreme level, it's still a major concern.

We all desire to have confidence in ourselves. But many girls believe they can only have confidence in themselves with a thin physique, which is how an eating disorder can start. (I definitely don't have that problem as you can see)

I wish girls would understand how God views them and would place their confidence in Him.
Then girls might not struggle with eating disorders and so many other heartbreaking things. I'm convinced that the best cure would be placing all of our happiness and joy in Christ instead of in ourselves.

A verse that I came across recently was Proverbs 31:30 (as shown above). God continues to teach me that fearing Him is essential. It's the key to true beauty!

Having the right attitude of reverent fear toward God is the only way I'l receive His best for me in life. He is most glorified when I'm most satisfied in Him.

Though I may not be the person she'd mentioned on having eating disorders, I have to admit that sometimes I do put physical beauty of more importance than inner beauty. Thus, after reading this passage, I'm convinced to enhance and prioritize my inner beauty instead of physical.

And I hope you girls out there can grasp this understanding with me.

Just a lil' quote which may be familiar to some of you.

"Beauty ain't in the eyes of the beholder, but in the eyes of the Creator"

Such randomness

2007-05-22T20:39:00.000+08:00

I've got a sudden feeling that my blog's boring. Is it true? Are my posts getting boring-er each time? I think my blog's losing readership already. Not much of activity in my blog, rite?

Somehow, I sound like I"m talking to myself. Am I ok?

Is it because I stay at home too much and find myself bored, so I use my blog as a second person?

Do you think so?

Should I delete this post?

And btw, there's no interesting movies this month huh besides Pirates. I still have 2 free passes but I just can't find a suitable movie to watch. Anybody has any movie to recommend?

Why did I change the topic all of a sudden?

I told you I was random...didn't I?

Watch it again

2007-05-16T12:17:00.000+08:00

I can't help posting this video again.

Last day of work (Woohoo...or Boohoo..?)

2007-05-15T20:56:00.000+08:00

Such an emo day...

I never thought I would felt this way when I leave the company. Part of me wants to stay and the other part of me wants to leave...and I chose the latter. Well, goodbye is always the hardest thing to say, ain't it?

My colleagues, though I do not know them very well, treated me with Japanese food during lunch today. Took tonnes of pictures (mostly random) and took a video which lasted for 20 minutes.
Had no last words for them, couldn't think of any either. Went one round in the office and shook everybody's hand except for the first person (I only realised that after I got into the car).

My colleagues. From L-R: Me, Peggy, Yee Wei, Neo and Chok

I will miss them.

Anyways, tomorrow I'm back to holidays! Now that's WOOHOO!

Watch this!!

2007-05-14T18:17:00.000+08:00

You guys have to watch this movie man! It's super cool and funny! That's if you understand both Mandarin and Hokkien haha.

And check out this blog!

http://laozhabor.blogspot.com/

This lady is one of the actresses in the movie and she speaks Hokkien most of the time. She's so cool!! Haha!

To those Hokkien ppl out there, don't miss it!

(Btw, lao zha bor means old lady.)

More than I could say...

2007-05-08T23:03:00.000+08:00

Sigh..so lazy to blog these days...nothing really interesting happened until...today...(read on)
(Sorry, the first post is R-rated, so please by all means make sure you're 18 and above.)

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During lunch, 3 staffs from GSC (Golden Screen Cinemas) sat around in a table at Kopi Time Cafe in Atria shopping mall. This was one of their conversations...

Staff 1&2 : Bla bla bla bla..(speaking in Mandarin)
Stacey : Actually, I'm learning Mandarin now (out of the blue)
Staff 1 : Oh, you're learning Mandarin now?
Stacey : Yea...
Staff 1 : So you know how to speak mandarin?
Stacey : I know a bit la... Before learning, I knew how to listen already. Just that my
speaking is not so good.
Staff 2 : So you know what we're talking about la?
Stacey : Err..a bit la.
Staff 2 : You know what is "ML"?
Stacey : Huh? *puts on a blur look*
Staff 2 : You donno ar?
Stacey : *shakes head*
Staff 2 : Man Love
Stacey : *puts on a blurrer look*
What's in mandarin?
Staff 2 : Chuo ai
Stacey : *lol* Ohhhh...

---------------------------------------

I've been thinking during lunch today of when to leave something meaningful for my colleagues before I leave the company. Just then, the opportunity came...

Due to an excess of time after lunch, they'd decided to do some "window shopping". Just as we were walking, we passed by Glad Sounds' stall at the ground floor. I then decided to walk towards it and check some of their stuff with an intention to know my colleagues' reaction seeing me standing at the stall.

Just as they're about to walk away, they noticed me walking out from Glad Sounds and my colleague started asking if I'm a Christian. I said yes and little did I knew that my other colleague is also Christian who hasn't been going to church for quite sometime. So, the conversation prolonged until we arrived at our office. We talked about Christianity along the way as we walked. I have to admit I must've said more than a thousand words today... :)

I couldn't help smiling to myself as we talked and walked. Finally, I thought to myself, I did and started something, something really purposeful before I leave this company.

And I'm happy that a seed has been planted in my office. Not only that, I'm even happier to know that my other colleague who is a very good friend of hers is a Christian and definitely hope she'll continue the work which has been started.

Jesus, You just made my day!

Praise The Lord!

Clare asks me to update...

2007-04-24T21:28:00.000+08:00

DEAR ALL,

Don't miss, pls order/buy NOW!

NOKIA CELEBRATES ITS 12TH SUCCESIVE YEAR, don't miss this opportunity!

Launching of new limited edition - NOKIA 8880 3G MOBILE PHONE with Camera.

ONLY FOR RM 199/- (normal price RM 1,700/-)

Available in all dealers...
Please inform if any of your friends want it...
See model below...

Hahahaha! I just had to la... :)

Have a nice day!

Since I have the time...

2007-04-10T22:06:00.000+08:00

THREE NAMES YOU GO BY
Stacey
Stace
Sarsi

THREE PHYSICAL THIGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF
My face (I'm quite a perasan person)
My hair..?
..........

THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU DON'T LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF
Erm...I choose not to answer this

THREE PARTS OF YOUR HERITAGE
What kind of question is this?
Anyway, I'm a Chinese

THREE THINGS YOU CAN'T STAND
I can't stand people telling me what to do
I can't stand people smoking
I can't stand myself sometimes...

THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU
Animals
Horror movies
Practical exams (freaks me out)

THREE OF YOUR FAVOURITE SHOWS
Hmm...She's the Man?
Freaky Friday
Mission Impossible I,II,III
3 only ar?

THREE OF YOUR FAVOURITE JAPANESE ANIMES/CARTOONS
Not my type..sorry...

THREE OF YOUR FAVOURITE NON-ENGLISH SHOWS
Er..none? Where got time for non-english shows?

THREE OF YOUR CURRENT FAVOURITE SONGS
Saviour King
Hosanna
Never Let Me Go
(All from Hillsong United's All of the Above)

THREE MOVIES YOU CAN WATCH OVER AND OVER
Honestly, I don't really enjoy watching any movies over and over but I've watched She's the Man and The Devil Wears Prada 3 times incidentally..

THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS
Food
Water
Clothes
(Like duh)

THREE THINGS YOU'RE WEARING RIGHT NOW
Pajamas
Spectacles
That's all

THREE THINGS YOU WANT IN A RELATIONSHIP
Love
Honesty
Responsiblity

THREE PHYSICAL THINGS ABOUT THE OPPOSITE GENDER THAT APPEALS TO YOU
Hair
Face
Body

THREE BAD HABITS
Told you already what...

THREE THINGS YOU WANNA DO REALLY BADLY RIGHT
My work right now
Building friendship
Choose the RIGHT career path

THREE CAREERS YOU'RE CONSIDERING OR CURRENTLY PURSUING
Law
Economics
Psychology...?

THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO ON VACATION
South Korea
Canada
US

THREE KIDS' NAMES YOU LIKE
Stacey (haha, I like my name)
(Your name also can)

THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE
Married and have children (don't everybody?)
Bring a soul to Christ
Doing God's will or my live

THREE THINGS THAT YOU'RE STEREOTYPICALLY A GIRL
I like guys
I have IT every once a month

INTIALS OF THREE CRUSHES
And why should I tell you?

THREE PEOPLE YOU TAG TO DO THIS SURVEY
Christle
Christobelle
You

Of sugar and spice...and everything nice...

2007-04-10T20:36:00.000+08:00

Don't you just love surprises?

We had one for Christle on her birthday last Saturday, a real last minute one, hehe. You must be wondering why on earth is our cg so free to have so many surprises for the members. Well, that's because we're fun-loving people and if you'd join our cg, we'd do the same for you too. :)

So,basically the plan was like this. Since it was Easter, Christle's brother and sister were involved in the presentation and she has to be there at every performance. Thus, some of the people will stall her time and eventually bring her to Priscilla's house.

We(Bernard, Sharon, Amanda and me) arrived at Priscilla's place around 7 pm to "decorate" the living area. Amanda had a slight idea on how we're gonna do it but we realised we didn't have enough time. Due to this, the four of us became paranoid everytime a car passes by, just in case Priscilla, Christle and the others arrived earlier.

Every few minutes, we'll be going "Oh no, got car sound!" or maybe just me haha. Then Amanda will say "Aiyo...Stacey ar..!"

Anyways, as paranoid as we are, we managed to finish all we had to do; collect the cake and light the candles before the troupe arrives from church.

This is the outcome of it...

Simple but nice...

Well done...Amanda, Sharon, Bernard, and of course...me!

So, the minute, Priscilla and gang arrives at the front door. Those in the house started singing

"Happy birthday to you..."

Then...

"Happy birthday to...Chris..Clar..stle.re.."

It sounded something like that. Everyone was confused whether to call her Christle or Clare.

The funny part was that we started singing even before she stepped into the house. The house was so dark that I could only see a glimpse of her in the dark outside the house..

Then we had a group picture when everyone arrived...yea..like EVERYONE...

This group picture contains people from various cgs; PJ 2,
PJ 1, Sri Petaling, OUG, and even as far as Cheras, and others.

After blowing the cake, we proceeded to Chilli's where it was my first time going there.

FIRST TIME...(uh huh)

ME, Christle and Sharon

Celebrating Christle's 20th birthday just made me realised that I'm 19 this year...

*...speechless...*

Tagged!

2007-03-26T21:54:00.000+08:00

Each player of this game starts out by giving 6 weird things about themselves. People who get tagged need to write in the blog of their own, 6 weird things as well as state the rules clearly. In the end, you need to choose 5 people to be tagged and list their names. After you do that, leave them a comment letting them know you tagged them and to read your blog!

After this, you're all gonna know my secrets/bad habits, sigh...

1. I was an avid nail biter and still am...(Help me change, pls!)

2. I dream every single night

3. I can be really talkative at one moment and otherwise at the next

4. I love curry chicken a lot...can even eat it everyday

5. I'm scared of dogs too, Sen Ming...(How?)

6. Sometimes, I feel/sense a figure standing/something moving at the corner of my eye but
nothing's really there

I tag the two Mings (Wen Ming and Hwei-Ming) since the other Ming tagged me.

Hahahahahaha...

Happy birthday

2007-03-14T20:13:00.000+08:00

Today was probably the most "havoc" day in the history of my working life which is like not even two weeks. We celebrated 2 of our colleagues birthdays; one from our department and another from another department. So, we had 2 types of cakes; one for each.

I asked my superior if they do celebrate every year, she said they celebrate every staff's birthday. She asked me when's mine and I replied that I most probably won't be around at that time. Sigh...no cakes for me then :(

Then during lunch, we went to 1 Utama (wanted to visit you, Clare but don't know where your shop is) and ate at Jack's Place (near Nando's). It's newly open I think, haven't been there till today. Most of us ate the Wednesday set lunch in which the main course is chicken and there were soup, coffee and even ice cream!
How cool is that! That set costs RM 13.80 only.

I was really really full, like to the brim. My superior joked that I'd better not key in the wrong figures into the cmputer later after lunch. I was smiling and laughing to myself the whole time by just listening to them. Where our lunch break was supposed to be from 1-2 pm, we went back to the office nearly close to 3. Some of my colleagues even thought of shopping for shoes before we left 1U, hehe.

Oh yea, my superior showed me her family photo from her computer and I saw her daughter. "Don't look like me also," I thought. "Don't really look like you hor?" she said as if reading my thoughts.

Overall, I think I had a pretty good time today. I guess my working condition isn't as boring as yours huh, Clare :) Come, join me, work in GSC.

"Make it a better place for you and for me and the entire human race. There are..."

Ok, I better stop here before I get killed, tsk.

I'm in love...

2007-03-12T20:58:00.000+08:00

Hah, the title must have attracted your attention.

In actual fact, I'm in love with this song called "Way back into love" taken from

It's so nice that I'm hearing it over and over again. I haven't watched the movie yet though.

Thanks to a friend of mine who actually introduced me to this song. (Finally, you and I have the same taste.)