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Life . Challenges . Changes

2012-01-08T21:12:00.001+08:00

Often in life, we predict the outcome of someone else’s life. Neglecting our own.

Judgements are done based on personality, actions, and a tad of prejudice. But little did we know, people change. Things change. Along with time, personality, actions and everything changes.

Someone whom I get to know long ago, a jerk, arrogant, careless and playful person has now became a dad probably due to the above reasons. Is now a good husband, caring father and a breadwinner.

This prompted me to look at myself instead. Am I still who I was 10 years ago? Did I grow? In what ways? Is it for the better? What would I be in the future?

Success, how do we measure success? What is success? How long is the time I should allocate for myself to be successful. Does it mean owning a nice house and a good car? Or having a family of my own to share my simple life with? Can it be also the best of both worlds? Yes, the best of both worlds is what I should be aiming for.

Where am I standing? how do I fair? are there any guidelines which we can use to measure ourselves? I’m becoming 24 soon. and I've not have any idea on what I should do to myself. Am I giving myself pressure? or am I complacent? Do I work hard enough to be where I wanted to be? And what do I want out of life?

Challenges are opportunities. That’s how I perceive it. Which is why I have been taking up many challenges to increase my value in the market. Being the sole account manager for a huge corporate client is going to be difficult, but I hope it pays. Promotions and salary review is around the corner, bonuses are still unknown. I like to challenge myself like how I like people to challenge me. It makes me more competitive, sharp and prepared. Stress keeps my adrenaline pumping and me working.

I like challenges, but it must pay. Else, Changes must be made.

What is the duration I should give myself to achieve the targets I’ve set for myself in this company? How long before I should execute the idea of promoting myself to the next level if this company can no longer give me what I want? “you will know when the time has come” – my cousin told me.

In year 2012, I want to live happily, with an open mind to explore new things. and remember every single step of the way to success!

Happy 2012 everyone!

night time, bedtime

2011-09-27T22:02:00.001+08:00

When you’re little,

night time are scary because there are monsters hiding right under the bed.

But when you get older,

the monsters are different - loneliness and regret.

Although we’re older and wiser,

We still find yourselves scared of the dark.

Sleep - it’s the easiest thing to do.

You just, close your eyes.

For so many of us, however;

Sleep seems out of our grasp.

We want it,

but we don’t know how to get it.

Once we faced our demons and fears,

and turn to each other for help.

Night time isn’t so scary,

Because we are all alone in the dark.

Feeling

2011-09-22T22:11:00.001+08:00

I have a feeling.

I feel pain,

I feel emotional,

I feel like walking under the rain.

All these negative feelings are all I have.

When will the darkness go?

When will the dawn break?

At least I know,

I still have got something to lose.

of scars and wounds

2011-09-16T17:11:00.001+08:00

People have scars at all sorts of unexpected places.

Like a secret roadmaps of their personal histories,

diagrams of all their old wounds.

Most our old wound heals, leaving nothing behind but a scar;

but some of them don’t.

There are some wounds that we carry with us everywhere,

and even though the cut’s long gone, the pain still lingers.

What’s worse?

New wounds which are still horribly painful?

or, Old wounds which should’ve healed years ago but never did?

Maybe our old wounds teach us something,

they remind us where we’ve been,

and what we’ve overcome.

They teach us the lessons of what to avoid in the future.

That’s what we think.

but it’s not the way it is, is it?

because there are still somethings we have to learn;

over and over and over again.

tell me sweet little lies

2011-09-06T19:27:00.001+08:00

Sceptic, that’s what we trained to be as we grow.

Lying is bad, or so we’re told.

since the day we are born, and constantly.

“honesty is the best policy”

“the truth shall set you free”

“I chopped down the cherry tree” – so what?

The fact is, lying is a necessity.

we lie to ourselves because the truth friggin’ hurts!

Weather we like it or not.

but here’s the truth about the truth;

it hurts.

So, we lie.

Of Alcohol and Hangovers

2011-09-03T14:10:00.001+08:00

Alcohol, the beverage we turn to when we need to drown our thoughts.

Little did we know, it actually helps us to think much better after a few glass.

Everything seems clearer than ever.

Every thought so vivid, lucid to the point where your senses are so alive even though you are dead tired.

The intense thought that flows through our brain,

Swift as a sunbird

Soon gets intoxicated by the fluid intake

Taking us into a whole new level of ecstasy.

The lack of self control soon gets us into deep shit.

When we are drowning with our petty thoughts.

Asking ourselves questions that we dare not ask ourselves.

Weirdly enough, we answer them honestly, truthfully.

When it comes to the point where your body couldn't take it anymore

We puke.

Along with all the pain and lies we told ourselves.

If you'd think that's the end?

You're wrong.

It is the next day which you will have to worry about.

The hangover.

The sober.

The time when you came back into reality and having to face it all over again.

the game

2011-08-31T15:27:00.001+08:00

The arena, where you find your competition.

How well you play it, is up to you.

I can’t think of a reason why I should play.

but I can think of a thousand reasons why I should quit.

The game is made hard on purpose.

There comes a moment when everything is more than just a game,

and you either take a step forward or turn and walk away.

I could quit, but here’s the thing.

I love the playing field.

GLEEK!

2011-08-17T21:28:00.001+08:00

YES I AM!

Love the series, loved the movie!

Just hope that there’s a concert… A REAL one!

the tempo, my tempo.

2011-08-03T20:01:00.001+08:00

Tempo, a musical terminology referring to the pace or speed of a given piece. It possesses the ability to affect the mood and difficulty of a piece, rendering it a crucial element of a musical composition. (Wiki, 2001)

Adagio, marks the start of my work life. Things were rather slow since I’m new to the industry. Same questions were being asked repeatedly. Constantly making the same mistakes. It felt as if time stopped. But, I’m very thankful for my colleague who helped me out gladly. Making sure I did my work right, the scripts being executed properly, or the reports I did being presentable. I’m very thankful. =)

As I started to get hold of my work, more and more tasks are being given to me. Andante sets in and begin it’s role of spicing up my work life. having more responsibilities, more tasks, more to learn, and more late nights. All these has made me slightly disconnected with my Uni friends since most of my energy is being focused at work.

Soon enough, Allegretto takes it’s position as I’m being put in charge in the execution of 2 huge clients. Taking them pass the transition cycle, providing input and information. Things were not easy as the tasks were challenging and many late nights were being pulled off to get things to go smoothly. But, all is well.

1st July 2011, the piece were played to the Vivacissimo tempo. A promotion is in place, and a new seat awaits as I’m being transferred into a new department. where more challenging tasks awaits.

1 year, 1 new role, persevere and to do my best. Nothing is impossible!

The composition continues and the days pass, This piece is just the mark of a starting point, a piece to remember where I begun, and I hope there’s a nice ending to it.

Dream High!

2011-07-17T16:17:00.001+08:00

Dream High - OST

This is the song currently set to repeat itself on my playlist in iTunes. Love it! =D

Like the song says, Dream high.

After a year of working in the company, my boss finally decided it’s time for me to move to another department. Overseeing 2 of the most challenging and high volume accounts of the company:

Malaysia Airlines System (MAS): headcount of about 60,000 employees

and Foreign Workers: 600,000 registered members and increasing.

Being transferred into a new department means more opportunities are opened for me, more things for me to learn, more things for me to do, with the possibility of more late nights and more stress, not knowing if I’m getting a promotion or a good increment.

It’s a challenge I’m willing to take up and I’m more than interested to take this opportunity to prove myself to be a suitable candidate in the managerial position.

Thus, I give myself 2 months to learn up all the processes of the new department and the policies set.

All that being said, the long term plan that have always been so clear to me seems blurry all of a sudden. I am starting to have doubts of what my priorities are. What are my long term and short term goals? What I want out of life? Where I want to be?

I am going to need time to think everything through carefully again. I need to give myself a time frame to get my goals right and my priorities straight.

and most important of all, I need a vacation!

I need to DREAM HIGH!

Clean

2011-07-10T00:20:00.001+08:00

“Clean”, the word that people generally used to describe hygiene.

Surgeons have to scrub before performing a surgery so that there are clean…

We shower to clean ourselves…

We sweep, we wipe, and we wash to clean…

-Hygiene-

To clean up your own mess, is your responsibility.

To clean up someone’s mess, is a pain.

you are not required to, but you did.

Because when you clean up someone’s mess;

it shows that you care.

“Clean”, also the word that implies “fresh”.

A clean slate - everyone wants it.

But, how many people actually gets it?

A clean slate – is all that I wished for.

That not everyone is willing to give.

-A fresh start-

“Clean” – The word that is generally used to describe hygiene,

is being used today, a rally.

Which bares the meaning “fair”.

so that we can have a fair election.

But there’s one thing I’ve learned since I was a young boy.

Nothing, is fair.

Nothing, is clean.

我不敢

2011-06-19T16:28:00.001+08:00

到了今天，还是有这个问题。

想要，却不敢。

想做，也不敢。

想的，就不敢。

到最后，我要的，都没有。

应为，我不敢。

我不是没胆，我怕的是别人的意见。

daddy’s day

2011-06-12T09:33:00.001+08:00

So, I’m back to Melaka for the weekend to celebrate father’s day with the dad since I can’t make it at the end of the month.*work again*

alas! so many things to plan for now I can’t lose sight of any.

potential for total change of target goals for all my short and long term plans…

but then again, I hope it’s a good change… nothing in carved on stone yet…

note: I’m just updating to keep this blog from dying.

relaxing Sunday

2011-04-24T14:36:00.001+08:00

after a whole week of mad rush, I really love my Sunday to be relaxing, lazy in a way, but relaxing. A day which I don’t have to think about work, a day which I don’t have to rush like a crazy person to meet a dateline. It’s good to have a break like this every once in a week. It probably helps bring down the blood pressure too… just saying.

After working for 10 months in KL, I’ve finally hit a car (with my car) which is due to the other driver’s carelessness, partly mine too perhaps. But it’s ok since the person agreed to pay for the damages. I would consider this a small problem since my car just suffer from a minor damage and that I’m still in one piece. =) Fret not, everything’s under control.

Side track, Medix Indonesia’s sending a few people for training starting tomorrow, which means, I’m gonna be hell as busy as ever juggling my tasks and training the people from Indon. it’s a challenge that I believe I can take up. =) Things are akinda getting routinuous for me anywayz. This just came in time to spice up my work life a little.

Speaking of spicing up work life, there’s this particular guy who seems to be born to make my work life difficult. Hmmm… Wonders what I did to him in my past life??? but den again, life would be boring without them i suppose? XD

Aite, that’s all for now. =) Shall relax till the max before (what I foresee) 2 very eventful weeks starts tomorrow~

MIA

2011-02-24T21:45:00.001+08:00

Hello bloggies, It has indeed been a while. More than just a while actually until some of my friends actually called me to ask me if I’m ok because I’ve not been blogging for quite sometime.

As the title implies, I have been missing in action of the blogging world, but not at all in the actual world. You would have notice that I actually stopped blogging as frequently once I’ve started working as compared to while I was studying. So, yea. I'm focusing on my career now that I’m in the workforce.

For those who doesn’t know what I’m doing, I’m working in the IT department of a claims managing company as a Management Trainee current;y learning up data control (Yes, I’m a BioTech Grad, I know). The job is by far challenging and I loved it quite alot as there are so much to learn.

Sometimes, I miss my Uni days… =(

why get mad over the things you can’t control?

2011-01-13T21:30:00.001+08:00

Well, as many of you know that I’m quite a saddist, I’ve made someone cry… again… well, technically speaking, not for real tho. sorry to disappoint you folks.

there was this guy, who doesn’t like being called dark or teased that he dark at finally got it from me. There’s this one fine day that I teased about being dark by comparing him with me and he decided to stop talking to me and having lunch with me.

And I can recall him saying this to me: “It is not my choice for me to be born dark!”

Well, there’s nothing much I can do can I? besides apologizing, that is.

My point of this post is to tell you people about what I’ve learn long time ago that, knowing you can’t change something that is already done, learn to live with it!

I’ve quite fair, and many people actually teased me about it. Like way many people have teased me about being fair. I used to hate it, trust me, but look at me now? I’m still fair and no one can talk about it in front of me will hurt me.

I’m born white, that I couldn’t change. What I can change is my reaction towards what people have to say about it, and that I have to be proud of who I am, for who I will be and for what I’ve done. That’s it!

Why get so upset about the things you know you couldn’t change anymore?

Pointless.

BTW, Ya, I teased him, but with only 5% of what I usually do to a girl friend of mine who’s dark as well. Until today, we can still tease each other like there’s no tomorrow. You’re a guy for goodness sake. suck it up!

a secret kept too long

2010-12-26T23:20:00.001+08:00

I’m sure everyone have their own secret. A secret that we are so afraid to tell, that somehow, we have managed to live with it like there’s no such secret. Everyday, we lived our lives completely unaware that the secret we kept inside doesn't show the slightest hint of revealing itself. In short, IT has consumed us.

Life would definitely be nice if there weren’t any secrets. There’s no need to worry about anyone finding out anything about you that you don’t want the world to know. These are however, impossible to achieve. The reason is simple. People Judge!

Say, what do you worry most when you’re trying to tell someone something?

“what they might think?” would be the first question you’d ask yourself.

Then, you will start going “What if…”,

Lastly, you’d ask yourself, “So, Should I tell or not?'”

Then it’s all back to the beginning.

Isn’t that what we all go through? I know I do. All the time!

But lately, things changed (maybe it’s just me). I’ve actually started asking myself

“how long do I intend to keep this secret?”

“is it possible?”

“how long more can I do this?”

I just wanted to live a life that I enjoy, one that I like, and the one that I don’t have to hide. But apparently, the judges don’t like it.

So, to continue to act I shall, as the stage is set up, and the lights are shining. Attentions are on me and there’s nowhere to hide. Because I’ve been an actor, and shall be the best I can be.

Rants

2010-12-05T11:48:00.001+08:00

Well, everyone told me a month ago that they started feeling that I’m under alot of stress staying at where I am now and I declined that statement, until today.

I’m not stressed of what I cannot do, but rather stressed because of expectations, from myself, and especially from others.

I’m not sure of it, but I think I’m really a blur case sometimes, I take some time to process what people have to tell me sometimes and due to that, I’ll usually end up screwing myself. Bad, I know.

Things are worse when you have to march all the way to a person’s place to restart her computer for her because she doesn’t know how to do it. I mean, common! how can a person not know how to restart a computer when you are using your computer everyday to do your work?! Seriously?!

Another issue would be the lights. Don’t even get me started on that one. isn’t it a natural reflex to turn it of when you’re not gonna use it?! I did! and I’m also the one who got blamed when I did switch it off and when YOU switch it on again and leave without switching it off! (confusing I know, pls ignore)

Suddenly I feel like I have to look after so many things, be it work or non-work related. what can I say? everyone have their own asses (that includes me). I just want a care-free life, and yes, I think that’s one of my many asses. which is why sometimes I act blur even when I’m not.

Pardon me, but it’s just not a good Sunday for me. Didn’t manage to get my usual R&R, and instead I got a HBP. I’m really looking forward to my holiday week and hopefully get to have some fun and time along to think and relax without the burden and any unpleasant thoughts in my head.

I really really really miss my Uni days. The days when I can really live!

The Self-Invited

2010-11-07T15:14:00.001+08:00

It has definitely been a while since Sieng left for her home town and we’ve lost touch for a lil bit. Little did we know, she has gracefully invited herself to the Peninsular to a short visit and well, she definitely managed to surprise me! =D

the Karaoke session at Sunway Pyamid after "”yuen” steamboat was hell of a blast and most of us Lost our voices for a day or two since we Sang until about 3am before we decided to part.

Friday and Saturday was definitely an eventful one since the parents came all the way from Melaka (Yes, Again) for another party!~ =D Yes, it’s very fun when you have a Family who appreciates gatherings! =)

Let’s how I won’t doze off at work tmr… =)

Another good news for me today~ The house’s internet is finally Back! Up and Running!~ *loveX10*

being alone

2010-10-29T21:47:00.001+08:00

Being alone. Yup, I have been… it has been a week now, and it has definitely given me alot of time to think. And as crazy it may sound, I’m actually starting to enjoy my alone time… weird I know, bur there’s just too many things to think of.

I think I’m going crazy….

What Comes Next

2010-10-22T11:18:00.002+08:00

We always look forward to what we are doing.

But we not know what comes next?

I don't.

The constantly changing mind.

2010-10-08T08:34:00.003+08:00

Remember that I said I planned to get an iPhone4??? Yea, guess what. I'm currently looking at HTC (androids). Hmm... or should I wait for Windows Phone 7??? GeezZz... I'm totally spoil with options... or options spoil me???

Anywayz, I'll be off to Penang for a weekend retreat with the guys of TE4!~ WOOTS! It's been a while since I've last been to Penang~

I Seriously need a smart phone which can tether... I can't survive without internet doz...

Till then!~ =)

the missing slumber

2010-09-28T14:32:00.000+08:00

Excitement fills the air 2 days before my aunt from Perth arrives to this overly humid country as we prepare the house to welcome our guest from down south. Party was being held to welcome the family at the same time bidding farewell for a god sister of mine.

The late night sleeps and the constant outings have drained all the energy left in me which is partly why most people sees me dozing off on the couch during the party. At the end of the day, I still think it's a great get together because it has been a while since we've last had a get together.

The plan on getting an iPhone4 continues as I'm saving up for the marvelous gadget (anytime soon now). I must admit, I'm rather exited to get the new device, fully funded by your's truly and having to pay my own bills. Now, don't say I have no commitment. I have to pay for insurance and my study loan still. Which is why I don't see myself investing on a property anytime soon.

Work's going quite well if you'd ask me. The boss acknowledge my productivity and says that it will be a waste if he just want me to do reports for the company. Hence, he'll be taking me out to meet clients for presentation and some other stuffs to further expose me to what the company is doing. =) *Glad*

Anyways, I really need to catch up on my sleep because I'm starting to have headache! It might be due to either the lack of sleep or me facing the computer for very long. =(

That's all the updates I've got and yes, I'm planning to go to Penang with the gang on the 8th!~ =D *can't wait*

A WEEKEND RETREAT!

The Dream

2010-09-13T01:53:00.001+08:00

Not really feeling now, hence the 1.30am wake. Partly by my unwell tummy, also by a dream that waken me.

I don’t know what have I taken in that caused my tummy to bloat at an uncomfortable level and I can’t seem to find the medication to counter it. *I knew I had it somewhere* the felling of air flowing inside the tummy is definitely making me sick. (Damn I shouldn’t have taken wine on the flight). Guess all I can do is to go get some in the morning when the shop is opened. =(

Now, to the dream. It was I very happy dream I’d say. Very happy to the extent that I’d wished it was real. 2 friends bought me presents (I don’t know why or for what) which I’m really happy to receive (but made me feel so bad coz I didn’t have any for them from Manila).

Then I was suddenly somewhere else, and a very good old friend came up to me with a bottle of vodka in his hand, telling me that he’ll be going off to Indonesia (seriously, of all places why Indonesia?) and that we had to stay in touch. This is when everything starts to get emotional for me as he passed me a bottle of Absolute Vodka to me, teaching me to mix it with something and something with ratio and ask me to try drinking it and see if it’s ok. (I can swear to you, that it is SO him!). It is as if nothing happened between us or was it what I hoped for?

I woke up in tears (not because of my tummy) half hoping it’s true. But I guessed we can’t change what ahs happened ehh?

alas! it’s almost 2 now, I need to re-charge for work tomorrow. Let’s my tummy don’t give much trouble. =)

人心难测

2010-08-31T20:33:00.001+08:00

你觉得吗？

Graduation

2010-08-24T22:43:00.001+08:00

Yes, I’ve finally graduated after a long wait. The ceremony was held at Wisma MCA on the 21st of August and my family was here for the auspicious occasion. I’m glad, glad indeed. =)

Things has been changing after I step out into the real world, having to face all kinds of challenges. It’s really nice to be able to meet up with friends whom I’ve missed so much since we’ve felt school to pursue our dreams. It’s good to know that everyone is doing fine and happy living their life. I’m really glad that I’ve met this group of friends who has given me so much in terms of friendship, never in these 4 years have I felt alone. Never in these 4 years have I been afraid of loneliness. I am proud to say that I’ve made real friends who befriend me for who I am. They all graduated with a first class honours in the friendship course.

I’m happy, because I don’t have a reason to feel sad. I’m happy because I’ve got such great friends. I’m happy because I can hear people cheering for me while I walk towards my scroll. Most importantly, I’m happy because I’ve gone through a unique journey that not everyone can experience in their life.

I opened up the “book of memories” given by a friend of mine. Wonderful words and thoughts were inside it, There are friends whom I’m very close with wishing be the best in life, there are those who knows me better than I’ve thought, there are also those who thinks that we are alike in many ways. =) Trust me, I couldn’t be more touched after reading those words with powerful emotions it carries along.

The 4 years isn’t exactly smooth, life’s always full of ups and downs. But hey, what’s life when everything just goes well?

Friendship is a big part of me. Too all my friends, Thanks for looking out for me all these while and Take care of yourself, you have my best wishes in everything you do. Most importantly, Keep in touch!

On another hand, I’ve been given the chance to plan my company’s coming annual dinner! =D Damn exited!

Till then, Cya bloggies around!~ =D

Sweet

2010-08-02T22:19:00.001+08:00

Cute little sugar bears to decorate cakes~

Scored myself a lunch at PJ Hilton today with the boss and the HR manager of Malaysian Airlines today!~ damn happy!~ =D

GREGORULE!

work works!

2010-07-24T12:40:00.001+08:00

I’ve been working for 3 weeks already and I think I’m doing not baaad… not baadd at all!

Well, working five days from 9am to 6pm isn’t exactly exiting nor interesting, really… what can one actually do with the time left when you’re all worn out and tired after a long day cracking your brain to satisfy your clients and trouble shooting for other people?

As stated, working as a management trainee basically means I’ll have to do almost everything and learn as much I can as possible and I’d say, I’m really trying hard to learn because what I’m doing now has totally nothing to do with what I’ve been studying all these years! *facepalm*

Besides all those, I have to learn so many things that I’m starting to think that my job requires some accounting skills, computer hardware skills, multitasking skills, communication skills, analytical skills and alot alot alot of computer and database management skills. *faints*

Life hasn’t been bad to me since I’ve started working, as the job is not bad and I can usually have 15 min more lunch breaks. *shh* I’ve managed to pay my convocation bill on friday and yeesshh!!! I’m graduating soon!!! (officially I mean) =D

Anyways! my first payday is coming soon! can wait, really! *hops around in joy* but almost half of them would be gone to the convocation bill and a new suit for convocation! luckily I only need less than RM100 for patrol a month since I’m working so near the place I’m living! =D that’s a plus ain’t it?

alas! I think I’d better stop here… till we meet again bloggie!

I iz working!

2010-07-04T23:04:00.001+08:00

I’ve started working on Thursday last week, and gosh… Loads to learn if you ask me…my brain’s usually too saturated after working hours due to the excessive load of information that I have to remember… but hey! That’s what starting a fresh new job is all about ehh?!

luckily for me, I still have the weekends off!

I'’ve managed to went to watch “Knight and days” at tropicana city mall on Saturday and did some shopping to stock up some junks for leisure time out. Some cereals and oats for my breakfast since I’m so malas to go out for a breakie…

Anywayz… lets keep my fingers crossed and hope that I’ll be able to learn as much as possible! ^^ I’m optimistic! =D

starting a new life

2010-06-25T01:28:00.001+08:00

It’s been about a month ever since I’ve came back from Perth and still, I’ve not finish updating posts about the trip. I’m a very bad blogger I know…

In my defence, I was busy hunting for a job. Yes, and I’ve finally got a job with a decent pay. or at least I think and hope it is… hmm… let’s hope things work out for the best… =)

Work starts on the 1st of July and I’ll be moving up to KL on the 28th June and hopefully things will turn out fine.

I’ve done some major shopping today for formal clothes and a new pair of leather shoes. what else will I be needing? Gees, I’m spending like nobody’s business before I even start working ehh? That’s bad… really bad…

Starting to work means there’s alot of things I’ll have to worry about already ehh? And all of it would revolve around money! Seriously, paying my PTPTN loan, petrol, food, Insurance… woah! those adds up to alot you know! *faints* At least I wouldn’t have to worry about traffic jam when travelling to and from work! =D

But still, it’s time to take up some responsibilities and let my mum pamper me for another 1 or 2 months ehh?

Let’s welcome the new life of mine! =D

I’m optimistic!

too many things

2010-06-15T23:38:00.001+08:00

As the title have said, there are too many things happening around me and my brain is always thinking about stuffs and I couldn’t even think of what to blog now… =(

at least I have this to blog…

King’s Park, Perth

2010-06-12T13:25:00.001+08:00

Welcome to King’s Park!~ As you can see in this picture, Behind this leng zai (your’s truly), is the Perth city!~ =D

It’s really windy over there and cold. REAL COLD!

with the the uncles and cousins!~

if you’re wondering what I’m wondering at that time, I was wondering if the girl's blind.

a family picture on the bridge~

2 little ducks in the small pond.

We’ve also went to Western Australia University for a look after that before heading home~

Barbeque at Perth

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On the third day, we visited the waterfront~ a very very nice place if you’d ask me~

and had BBQ dinner at home~

It’s rather enjoying to do barbeque over there because of the weather and you don’t even sweat standing in front of the stove to cook!~ it really makes cooking a pleasure~

the food about to be cooked!~

the chefs of the night~~ =D

so enticing!~

and it’s served!~

my plate~ (we still have some veggies, no worries… not a hundred percent meat… jz 90 percent!~ XD)

I so freaking miss the barbeque now! T_______T

Perth!~ day 2

2010-06-03T12:03:00.001+08:00

We went to the wholesale market on the second day to buy some fresh salmon, mussel, smoked salmon, lamb, beef, Portobello mushrooms, celeriac, and some veggies~

after that, we head home and prepare Breakfast~

cooking the Bacon and mushrooms in the BBQ grill

a very hearty breakfast of bacon, eggs, mushroom, baked beans and bread!~

Then, we went to Fremantle~ a place to visit when you’re in Perth!~

It was a rainy day =( but it’s not going to stop us from having fun!~ =D

We’ve also went to the Maritime Museum and took a group picture together~

Fish and chips for lunch!~ and it’s so damn awesome!~

The portion was huge and this was supposed to be for four persons!

My new found love~ Ginger beer~ and my sis enjoying the chips~

We headed home after that since we’re all quite tired, and soon, we’re ready to prepare for dinner~

We’ve got

Mussel and

Salmon for dinner~

and some Portuguese egg tart for dessert!~

That end’s my second day in Perth~

P/S: I went for a job interview as a medical lab technician, and the only offer RM1500! Seriously, how can one live in KL with RM1500 a month!?

Perth!

2010-05-30T22:06:00.001+08:00

Our family trip this year is to Western Australia, PERTH!~

Upon arrival at 5:30am local time, we went straight to my aunt’s place, for breakfast and a walk along the river behind her house!~

After that, we went to James street at Northbridge for dim sum as brunch~

It was raining for a while since we arrived, but we still managed to get about since showers are on and off.

we went to Oriental Inn for our dim sum~

some of the must try over there are the Siew Mai, fish cake coated with almond flakes, beef balls and the fried squid!

and the good is great! but not according to my aunt tho… she says it’s usually better… hmm…

After branch, we went to visit the art gallery and the State library of Western Australia~

at the steps leading to the State Library

We went to the shops for a while after that and back home for some rest since the flight is really tiring and we were out since then~

We went to another Chinese restaurant for dinner around 7pm

lobster, tooth fish, hot plate tofu beef in Szechuan style, are amongst the many dish my aunt ordered~ and the food tastes quite different than the ones we can get back home!~ ^^

These are some of the dished that tasted really awesome!~

We went home after that since there’s not much night life in Perth and we were all tired after a long day~

Ohh, did I mention jogging in the cool weather is good! I did not sweat at all! The only thing is when you’re breathing too hard and filling the cold wind in you lungs. That’s not really fun tho…

I’m back!

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Greetings!~ I know you all missed me!~ but more pictures to come! be sure to come back for more…

I’m currently still busy processing the photos I’ve taken and I’ve bloody lost my sim card in Perth! Shall get a replacement today… =)

I am so missing the weather there now… =(

Then again, I”M BACK PEEPS!

sweetness!

2010-05-19T10:33:00.001+08:00

I’m officially one night’s sleep away from flying to Perth!~ YEAH!!! I’m a kinda exited since it’s going to be my first time flying so far away from home, and it’s for a holiday!

here are some of the things planned out for us to do my my aunt!~ =D

Day trip – can only fit in a max of 3

Swan Valley – restaurant, vineyard, chocolate factory, cheese factory

Yanchep National Park – native animals, cave, picnic

Pinnacles – 3 hours from Perth

Wave rock – 4 hours from Perth

Visits

Harbour Town - Shopping

Fremantle

East Perth

Kings Park

Perth Mint, Museum, Art Gallery

City

Persimmon Farm

Breakfast

Bacon and Eggs

Smoke Salmon and Scramble Eggs

Cooked Dinner at home

Roast Beef/ lamb

BBQ – steaks, sausages

Mussels and Salmon

Soup, Chilli Con Carne

Eat Out

Dim Sum

Chinese restaurant – Lobster noodle, Toothfish

Fish and Chips

Pizza – with babi (pork)

MacDonald’s – with babi (pork)

oh me goodness! I’m loving the trip already!

I managed to dig out a pair of gloves from my closet! HAHA I’ll bring it since aunt says it’s very cold over there, you’ll never know when you’ll really need it ehh? Just in case… :p

don’t miss me as I’ll be missing from the internet for about 8 days!~ unless I go online there~ ^^

Till then! Chiaoz!

Home

2010-05-17T00:43:00.001+08:00

Ahh!~ I went back to KL with the father today to ferry all my belongings back to Melaka and we were rather fast I’d say. The traffic along the North South Expressway was rather clear! =D

Now that everything’s back here in my room, I’d have to spend tomorrow unpacking my stuffs, clearing the old ones to make room for the new ones. Gees, looking for a sacrifice is hard if you’d ask me, I love all my belongings so much that it akinda hurt for me to toss them into the rubbish bag! But then again, sacrifices has to be done I suppose?

Speaking on packing, it’s also time for me to start packing for my trip to Pearthie!~ I heard it’s really really cold over there! guess I’ll have to pack extra! The internet says it may go down to 9 degree! hmm… let’s put my fatty tissues into good use shall we?

Ahh!~ it’s bed time anywayz… I shall just stop here!~ nitez peeps!

Insignificant

2010-05-15T10:10:00.001+08:00

I was in KL for 4 solid years and I can quite firmly tell you that I’ve somehow got used to the life I’m having here. I also felt uncertain for what will happen when I moved back to the place I grew up. Will I get a reverse culture shock when I get home? Well. I can really know until I move back right?

Let’s focus on now, given the time spent here, I’ve made impression of many sorts to different people I’ve met. But at the end of the day, the moment I got on the bus back to Malacca, I became nobody. None will know about me, none will know that I’m not here anymore, perhaps none will even know that I was here.

We fight for our fragile existence everyday. When we leave, it's like we were never here, making us somewhat - insignificant.

However, I’d also like to immortalize some beautiful memories I’ve had in these 4 years while pursuing my tertiary education in UTAR. The best thing that has happened to me is to get to know that TE4z gang. Our foundation years are blessed with joy and laughter where we constantly help each other out. I wonder if you can still remember us correcting everybody’s math assignment in front of the lecturer? The best part, the lecturer praised us for our cooperation! XD

The Christmas party we planned years ago, one of our greatest project! Even some of the lecturers were invited!

Then, We moved to Setapak to continue our degree course and somehow break into smaller groups, but still we remained intact. We definitely made new friends of ours despite our strong bonds.

*taken when we went to Genting*

with the fellow housemates~

and the fellow BT gang!~

and the BT TE4 subset. XD

and the BT G2 gang!~

I hereby thank every single person who’s entered my life and I just wanted you all to know that my life wouldn’t be as splendid if you all weren’t in it!~

pause

2010-05-07T18:16:00.001+08:00

I was granted a short pause from study off this excruciating long exam period and I’m rather glad about it. It actually gives me time to breath and hit the pause button for a moment. I’ve have had my fair share of rest time on Wednesday since I’ve went out right after my paper for a K-ing session with one of my friend. Yup, it’s only the 2 of us. and hell we sang our hearts out!

After that, we decided that Sushi Zanmai would be a good stress reliever and thus to Zanmai we went! What can I say, Zanmai is currently the top Japanese restaurant of my choice! The food’s good and well, it’s not really cheap. But the food’s good! so what?!

We made our way to Pavilion after dinner for some jalan-jalan and found ourselves sitting at MOF for desserts! I’m rather glad that my friend loved the place very much and she’s saying that I should’ve brought her there sooner, why only do this when we are about to graduate?! She has a point you know, since we both have super sweet tooth! =D

Those actiaons above have landed me onto a state which I’d have to start my maggie diet again since the total expenditure for that one day bout cost about RM70! *goodness heavens*

Anyway, Went out with a close friend last night to old town for a chatting session and we ended up at our apartment’s poolside chatting until 4:30am in in the morning! I wonder when can I do that again. I’l miss those late night chatting session, the frequent outings and especially all the friends I’ve got here to keep me company. Graduation.

missing

2010-05-02T19:50:00.001+08:00

Yes, I know I have been missing. in my defence, I have to be missing which I am not totally missing if you follow me on facebook and twitter…

the exam starts tomorrow and I’m like half ready? nah… not really half… but still it’s not 100% ready. Maybe I am ready but I don’t know if I’m ready or not… or… nah… just ignore me… something’s not right with me tonight…

anywayz, since we’ll be parting soon, my housemates and I, we took a few last pictures together about a week ago and I’ll share some with you all here~

yup, all 7 of us here~ ^^

the members of the house!~

anywayz, I’m currently a super fan of Glee!~ I don’t know if you’ve watched the series, but again, I tall you it’s so nais can die!

there’s a glee flash mob dance on the 8th May, will you all be joining?

That’s all from me for now!~

adios!

Sushi Zanmai at Low Yat Plaza

2010-04-28T10:53:00.001+08:00

It’s my birthday (ok, a rather belated one)!~ and it is also a tradition got the gang of four (GoF) go have a good meal at each of our birthdays and my birthday is no exception. The date however has to be altered since we are all busy with test and presentations during the period and we finally met up on Monday at Sushi Zanmai at Low Yat Plaza for dinner~ ^^ (Their treat)

the very yummy unagi sushi~

Unagi don~

and unagi pancake!~ XD

who actually dislikes unagi? we loved it!!

well, we definitely ordered some other dishes which are not unagi related. =)

soft shell crab roll~

the famous grilled calamari~

and a parfait for dessert~

sharing food is always fun aint it?

well, what’s an outing without camwhoring?!

we are trying to create some scandals between this 2 already available persons… XD (hope we don’t get time into any trouble)

and a final picture before we leave~

Thanks alot guys, I’ve had a great time and a superb chatting session with you all!~

hiatus

2010-04-24T08:09:00.001+08:00

I have a very good reason for getting into the hiatus mode, trust me. Thesis submission date’s on the 27th April and I’m still here blogging. Typical me, or not? on a brighter note, I’ve finished my final year project yesterday and 2 of the panels seem to enjoy my presentation and I survived the QnA session!~ I was rather glad. ^^ The nervousness before the presentation however gave a super duper high adrenaline rush and I have an uneasy tummy right after my presentation! ouch… =(

Had a small steamboat party with the G2 members during the evening and we had a hell loads of fun! Well, I’d say I’ll be even more high if it wasn’t for the sleepless nights. I’ve been having that lately. It’s like I can sleep for 2 or 3 nights in a row and I get to sleep like a pig on the fourth day. I think something is wrong with me. =(

Drowning myself with work and activities definitely takes my mind off matters that bothers me most even thought I’d say it doesn't really help much at times. =(

There are so many things being lined up for next week. I’ve scored myself an interview session with BLI holdings as a nutritionist, I wonder how will that turn out? That reminds me, I still have to go take a picture! and make copies of the required documents! @__@ Then, the Gang of Four (GoF) have a late birthday treat for me in the evening!~ and gone is the day where I’ll be out and about!~

Then, there’s this première screening of Ip Man 2 on Wednesday!~gone are at least 4 hours of study time!~ (as if I’ll be studying anyways.)

The end of the sem is marked by Joanne’s last presentation on Friday and I’m starting to miss uni life already. The friends, the fun, and the surroundings! I’ve learn so much in this four years in KL and I am rather glad that I’ll be graduating soon. But graduation marks yet another new beginning of my life, the working life!~ it’s not that I really like to work, it’s more like I have to because I don’t want to depend on my parents already. hmm…

Anyways, this is supposed to be my thesis editing time used on blogging, AGAIN… more updates when I’m back and about…

Tribute to BT G2

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Enjoy~

my last class

2010-04-15T23:31:00.001+08:00

I’ve had my last lecture with all my fellow course mates today!~ DAMN SAD!!!

but sad remains sad, I’ve made a video for us to remember each other with~ ^^

Première here at gregrule.blogspot.com!~

Enjoy!~

Lazy me

2010-04-12T17:40:00.001+08:00

(picture taken at my house balcony during dawn today)

Ahh, I’m getting lazy in blogging. It used to be my space of freedom, and a place for me to express. This is a place where I used to tell my stories everyday but I don’t do that anymore. Maybe it’s because I have alot to do. Besides, I’m having sleep deprivation episodes lately because I’ve just have got too much on my mind to think about. Thus, I’d rather take a nap than to blog when I have time. =(

My life as a UTAR degree student is about to end soon and I can’t help but to think about what I wanted to do next. This is one of the many culprits that cause the lack of sleep. The question I have for myself is “Should I pursue my passion or my dream?” they are different! despite the questions I’ve had for myself, I’ve sent my applications to several companies in hope that they will accept me as a management trainee. But I am still finding ways for myself so that I can continue to work abroad. And I still haven’t given up in pursuing my passion! “You have to be persevere” that’s what my mum told me.

There are how ever some answers I am still seeking for myself before my life as a student in UTAR ends. The what, the why and the how. So much has happened I don’t know where to start to mend things. Or should I say, I don’t know the main reason for what has happened. I might get the answer tomorrow, I might get it in a week or a month. I might not get the answer at all. I don’t know. Maybe the best answer is to not know anything about it at all. I told myself every morning when I wake up: “Press on Greg! Press on!”

I’ve learn so many things in UTAR, about Biotechnology, and about life. I’ve made friends and I’ve lost some too. Despite that, I believe that it is the process of learning that makes us different from each other. We have different ways in communicating, different skills are applied in problem solving, and the contrary believes that we practice. It is also when I’ve learn that most of the time, we are what people wants us to be.

Nuff’ said, I’ve just spent an hour plus writing this post, which means I’ve an hour plus less to study for my test tomorrow!~

Press on!

If I am Ip Man master, I would …

2010-04-08T00:28:00.001+08:00

I would do my best to maintain the dignity of Chinese Kung Fu!~

I would unite all clans as one and work together to defeat those who tries to bring us down!~ No one messes around with us!

because they know, we will make sure that we will not be bullied by others!

Because together, we can unite everyone to be as one!

WE ARE ONE!!!

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the bag of sweets

2010-04-08T00:11:00.001+08:00

What is the true meaning of a friend, and a best friend? No one can tell, because we all have different definition for the words. To me, a best friend are those who knows you from the inside out. They know what you want to say without you having to say it out. They don’t find you troublesome in anyway. They are more than willing to help you out any trouble. They can find time off their busy schedule to give you a call. They are the person whom you cherish alot and at the same time, they cherish you alot.

Being a movie kaki, we always have the tendency to go for movie really often when we were back in the hometown, we still do that once in a while if we were back to our hometown at the same time. The both of us likes spontaneous plans, which is why we sometimes enter the hall late and miss ourselves some first few minutes of movies. There’s another thing that always happens in the movie, the bestie just cannot stop talking! It can be really annoying, trust me. But it’s been a while since we’ve last enter a movie hall together and I akinda miss the sounds the bestie create. Weird, I know…

It has already become a tradition for us to give each other a birthday present every year and this tradition still stays! It would be nearly impossible for us to forget each other’s birthday since our birthday’s only 2 weeks apart. There is however an amusing thing about the tradition. I’ll give the bestie only one gift while he will always get me several gifts! 2 at least! The first time he gave me 3 gifts, I scratched my head and wonder why. The bestie said it was because he doesn’t know what I want, so he got everything the thought I’d like! Yea, my eyes nearly popped out of the socket. This is when I think the tradition for him to give me multiple gifts started. Hmm…

The bestie and I are 2 totally different individuals. Different family back grounds, different mentality, different views on certain topics. But one thing we have in common is that we love to go to the seaside! I can remember that we always go to the seaside for barbeque session with a group of friends and we would stay there and talk till it’s about 4am before we decided to leave! There’s this once, I’m back to the hometown and I’ve had a rough week. The bestie showed up at my house and “kidnapped” me to the seaside. It definitely turned my week around. =)

Well, Things doesn’t go all smooth for the bestie and me all the time, we’ve had our fine share of fights and arguments over certain issues or misunderstandings. But one thing that is good between the bestie and me is that we like to confront the problems we are facing and talked about it and figure out a solution together. Over time, we’ve gained understanding amongst ourselves and we started to get in tuned. That is when we are able to communicate through our mind waves, hand and eye gestures! It’s amazing how we can do that, even our friend around us wonder how we can literally talk by just looking at each other with some eye gestures.

Long story short, we got to know each other at the age of 16 and shared the same high school class since. We’ve moved to KL to further our studies pursuing different courses going our separate ways. But it haven’t prevented us to meet up every once in a while and the constant phone calls that we’ve exchanged.

I sometimes sit down and reminisce about the good old days we shared, the jokes, the laughter, the noises in the cinema, and the constant smack on the shoulder. It is like looking into the bag of sweets with different colours. and the best part would be to put the sweets into your mouth and taste them. It brings back beautiful memories. =)

To make new friends is one thing, to maintain a friendship is another. In this case, I think the bestie and I did a very good job in maintaining our friendship.

Birthday Gifts!~

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Found this very nicely wrapped prezzie on my lappie when i woke up from a nap~

and it turned out to be a water bottle~ ^^

Thanks to RQ, Joanne, Ashley and Richard~

and the besite as usual gave me the most things!

I’ve got a maroon tie and a handkerchief from him~

and something wrapped in (I think 2 issues of) the star newspaper! Which is also one of my favourite….

WINE!!!~

He really never fail to surprise me!~ =D

Thanks Bestie!!~ ^^

Not forgetting the cakes and meals by Pun Jing and Ren Quan and also the plaza gang for the surprize (which hopfully I can get the pictures and update soon).

I ma graduate soon!

2010-04-03T12:00:00.001+08:00

yes I am!~ and last week happens to be the week we have a photoshoot for our graduation photo!~ How can we say no to camwhoring?!

That’s me getting ready for my turn!~

Don’t mess with the boss I tell you!~ XD

The camwhore frenzy definitely did not just end there!~

the girls wanted no body but you.

and the guys don’t wanna look at you!~ XD :p

guy’s head all in!~

guy’s leg in!~

it was indeed a day worth remembering!~

In The Eye

2010-04-01T16:22:00.001+08:00

How can I stop you?

Doing what you do best.

Can I shout at you?

Even when I know it’s bad.

Hiding, running and avoiding.

That’s all I know you do.

Can I scream at you?

For hurting me is all you do.

Shouting, yelling and crying

Myself to sleep at night.

What can I do now?

To make myself feel right.

If you follow me to the sea,

Alone in the cold icy night

That is when you’ll start to notice

The despair in my cheerful eyes.

Greg

01-04-2010

T-bowl treat

2010-03-31T20:31:00.001+08:00

in conjunction to my birthday, Ren Quan decided that he wants to treat me and Joanne (her birthday too) to a meal!~

and so, we’ve decided to go to a newly opened restaurant called “T-bowl” in Sungei Wang.

as you can see from the outside, it’s a toilet based concept restaurant.

ohh~ smell the aroma of the food!~

the drink I ordered seem like someone’s urine with blood in it! Heavens! Kidney stone!

and gals, this is not how a guy pee…

Thanks RQ for the lovely treat!~ ^^

the cakes I’ve had

2010-03-29T12:43:00.001+08:00

I have a total of 3 cakes this birthday! WOOOTS!~

ok, the first one would be the one from the Plaza gang.

yup, this is the cake where my face got all over it.

then I have this Mango cake which is super yummilicious from my family when I’m back in Melaka~ ^^

and the last one is actually cupcakes!!!~ given my my kaijies last night and we had dinner at water lily which is a very nice restaurant!~

And I would like to thank everyone who have wished me in Facebook, texted me or verbally wished me!~ Thanks alot people!~ your wishes makes my birthday all the more meaningful!~ ^^

cake mask

2010-03-27T17:10:00.001+08:00

yup yup!~ *continuation from the previous post*

We were all already tired after a full day out in the shops and we finally got home. Not long after that, a call came and we are required to help the girls at the opposite to move some stuffs from downstairs. And so, we went.

Little did we know, surprise awaits!

*fast forward to interesting part*

after the birthday song, we are required to take the candles off the cake with out mouth. I finally got a taste of what I have been doing to people on their birthday, and most of them got their revenge that particular night. XD

yup, I got Phunked indeed….

the 3 birthday babies!~

ohh, I got it… I really really got it….

but it’s fun!~ XD

it’s the first time I ate cake through my nostrils!

and this is the nice cake they got for us~

and after the facial treatment,

nais~

and a very thanks to the Plaza Gang for setting this up together with a few friends!~ and special thanks to Pun Jing as the organizer for this event and luring us out for the whole day!~ XD

I’ve had a great time!~

Birthday outings

2010-03-25T16:38:00.001+08:00

As planned last week, Pun Jing, Joanne Sook Wen and I went out yesterday to celebrate our birthdays!~ of the many places to decide, we went to Mid Valley!~

we are already hungry upon arrival thus, we stopped by Shi Lin for a bowl of mee sua (my favourite) and a XXL chicken chop!

after that, it’s movie time!~

We watched the lovely bones!~ I personally think it’s a good movie, with it’s ability to take you into it and feel what Susie is feeling. There are thrilling parts, and funny parts too!

It was dinner time after the movie and we’ve settled for Ikan Bakar at the Oasis Food court!~

scrumptious!~

A picture taken during dinner~

We walked around the mall after that and met up with Pun Jing’s sister and find ourselves sitting in ZEN for cakes!!!~ (what can be more lovely for cake on a birthday celebration?)

ohh~ heavenly sinful!~ XD

We went home after that and got ourselves clean up. Little did we know, The night isn’t still over!

I’ll leave that for the next post!~

P.S: Thanks Pun Jing, Joanne and Sook Wen for yesterday’s outing, I’ve had a great day!~ ^^

St. Paddy’s Festival!~

2010-03-23T09:28:00.001+08:00

Went to celebrate St. Patrick’s festival the other day with Peak Mun at 1U!~

and everything is GREEN in color!

we played games,

took interesting photos!~

more games!~

and alot of food!~ (I was so bz eating I forgot to take pictures of the food.)

anywayz, you wanna have a look at the ultimate noobie?!

there, I can assure you, I’m doing this against my will… O_______O

till then!~

he called me cilaka!

2010-03-21T11:06:00.001+08:00

There’s this cab I took from the train station to my house in KL. The Driver is an a**h***!

he started the meter before I got in, he drive on the left lane tailing behind the lorry so slowly while the right lane is going smoothly.

and while I am still about 15 min walk away the ride already cost me RM7 while it only takes about RM5+ to reach my home. So, I decided that I should get down and walk home instead of letting him suck the money out of my pocket.

and guess what?!

He scolded me “pukima”, and called me a “cilaka punya orang”.

well, what can I do?

I paid for the ride, smile at him, got down the cab and before I closed the door, I told him “Encik, awak lebih cliaka daripada saya tahu? Fikirlah sendiri.”. and I ~~slam~~ shut the door.

Yea, I can be that bad at times, he is the one who’s finding fault with me in the first place and still he scold me! how dare him!

Anyway, it shall be in my past.

Have a good day!~

my carrot cake

2010-03-18T07:13:00.001+08:00

as some of you might know, I was back in Melaka for 4 days since there’s no classes on Monday and Tuesday.

What’s better to do besides Baking a cake since there are still ingredients available and I have access to the oven at home!

and voila! I baked a cake! (the crème cheese topping is yet to be spread)

Besides getting to eat it myself, I get to bring some back to KL and share it with my friends! Not a bad idea isn't it?!

Little did I know, I was in a hurry while packing my things ready to go back to KL (the usual me doing last minute packing) and I only realize that I left the cake at home only when I got up the bus.

Sad case. Really sad because I love the cake! It’s so yummy!!! T_______T

*I’m not trying to say I bake good cake (I do, trust me) but I am also sad because I really really love the cake!

hmm…

Weekend home

2010-03-16T17:05:00.001+08:00

Is totally fun!~

I get to roll on my queen sized bed.

I get to eat my favourite Wan Tan Mee. (not eating wan tan mee is like you’ve never returned to Melaka)

I get to use the air-cond during day time. (let’s face it, the weather's so bad these days)

I get to bake (yes, I’ve made carrot cake hoping to bring back to KL for my friends which I ended up forgetting to take it back)

I get to eat the cake I bake (which is always ohh-so-yummy)

Daddy bought me durian. (which I’ve like so much and not eaten since centuries ago)

I’ve got the super doper ridiculously thick curtain to block off sun light so that I can wake up late late.

I have a room to myself so I can walk totally naked inside.

home is always the best!~

only if I still have a maid, then I’ll be spared from doing the house works. *imagines*

Saisaki gathering

2010-03-14T00:07:00.001+08:00

well, it’s BT’s first crazy outing in such a big group and how can I miss it?

plus, it’s all about food too!~

the food

and the company

how can we say no?

what a day!~

When I Look at You

2010-03-10T16:54:00.001+08:00

my favourite song currently which is also the newest song I have in “songs to save my life” playlist.

reuniting the past

2010-03-09T08:53:00.001+08:00

Well, this is a super delayed post happened during the CNY break while I was back in Melaka.

Thanks to Ronald and Jacob for planning the outing for us, we the form 5 gang had dinner together at a stone grilled restaurant at the new JJ in Melaka.

and it was great having to meet up with old friends! Did some catch up and I believe more of us had a great time together that night!~

the blue and the green

2010-03-05T19:11:00.001+08:00

the banana leaves

the navi clan!~

blue rocks!

an insane night

2010-03-03T07:36:00.001+08:00

A night I’d definitely wouldn’t forget. The night I got all wet and had hell load of fun with my family~

yea, that was me being splashed from the back.

and hmmm.. we are the water gang?? LOL

It was a small makan gathering turned havoc when one my my cousin started shooting us with a water gun. and the whole thing started when I took a pail of water and just pour on her… so you can guess how the catastrophe begins.

and that is like asking for war!~ WOOTS!

and how can I say no to FUN?!

at the end of the day, I realized I did not bring extra pants… O_____O

Mental note: make sure I bring a whole set of clothes for change when I go for a party, you’ll never know what’s in stored.

I’m no angel, neither were you.

2010-03-01T11:28:00.001+08:00

We tend to follow everything by the books, but how often do we tell ourselves to do what we want. People define us with our actions, not knowing the reasons behind it. We are often judged and criticized by passer bys about what we should and shouldn’t do. Does it really matter to you? How well do you know me well enough to judge me, let alone US.

Don’t get me wrong though, I too judge people, I admit it. which is also why I know that sometimes we get too carried away that we forgot to judge ourselves. There’s nothing more for me to say but I just wanted to make myself clear. You would’ve done the same thing if you were in my shoes.

Based on what you guys just did saying how bad we are and excluding yourselves from the group. Well, it just showed us how you are behaving as well.

And one more thing I’ve got to tell you. I’m no angel, and neither were you.

my visit to Digi

2010-02-28T20:03:00.001+08:00

I’ve finally got the chance to visit Digi’s HQ about 3 weeks ago and I’ve got to admit tht I like it!~ ALOT!!!

well, here’s some pictures I took while I was there~

their small cafe somewhere near the helpdesk!~

A small waterfall at the end of the office

and you can see people there working with their laptops wherever they like!~

It was then I started to wonder how to get a job in Digi with my Biotechnology cert.

The Red Gang

2010-02-25T19:42:00.001+08:00

We are obviously still in the mood of CNY, and wearing red together definitely proves that!~

it started with this much people…

until…

every one joined in!~ XD

g0Sh, I love RED!~

urban my name

2010-02-24T07:35:00.001+08:00

Just for the fun of it, I urban dictionar-ied my name “Greg”. and I was happy with what i see!~ Very glad indeed… XD

greg
A scottish word used mainly in glasgow
meaning to always get drunk and flirt with women

do you like him?
Yeah hes ok but hes a bit of a greg...
really, i thought he was shy?
nah he flirts with all the girls when hes drunk

Greg
Greg or Gregory is usually someone who is great at many things not so much at others but an awesome person, a little different and people just love them.

Greg is frickin' awesome!

Greg
An Extremely good looking person. Coolest Kid Around. Extremely Funny. Very Modest.

Super Sam: Omigosh whos that kid?
Cory: Thats Greg.
Super Sam: Wow hes Hot.
Cory: Hes Pretty Cool Aswell.
Random Kid (Jack): Yeh, that Greg is on Great Guy, Wish I could be like him.

Now, that’s something!~

broken

2010-02-22T19:49:00.001+08:00

Text message sent to my mum:

“Miiii…. My glasses broke itself… I’ve got nothing to do with it… Me is innocent… T____T”

Mum replied:

Oh my innocent baby…..

Yes, my glasses broke itslef I swear!

I put it on right after my shower and it suddenly felt lose. The next thing I know when my hand went to check what’s wrong with it, it’s already broken! O__________O

Now I have to get myself a new glassey…

Any idea what looks I should go for??? Time for self revamping!~

Random.

2010-02-21T15:43:00.001+08:00

Just some camwhore photos taken during CNY with my cousins!~ XD

anyway, the weather in KL is also very bad! *HOT* I woke up from my afternoon nap just to find myself soaked in sweat! *peningsuperbluring*

the uses of vodka!

2010-02-19T15:18:00.001+08:00

seriously, I have no idea that there are 21 uses for vodka! and all of them doesn’t require drinking!

check it out here!

but seriously, can it treat an earache by just putting a few drops of vodka in your ear??

hmm….

vodka spray?

2010-02-17T23:59:00.001+08:00

ok, I miss Vodka alot! like alot ALOT alot!~

until I found this on Nicole’s blog!

I WAN ABSOLUTE SPRAY BOTTLE!!!~ T_____________T

P/S: it’s like a breath freshener! one spray before I leave for campus! alcohol to kill germs leaving a fruity fragrance!

*************************************************************************************************************

time to gamble with the family!, I wan back my RM20!!! T__________T

don’t blame me

2010-02-16T15:21:00.001+08:00

I was out and about in the town just now and I was pretty sure I’m dead tired! I remembered telling myself that I’ll sleep once I get home and now here I am! felling more energetic than ever, facebook and blogging away!

guess I can be charged via USB cable???

Bad computer!

P/S: can’t blog about CNY coz I left my camera at the grandie’s… shall retrieve it some other time… O______O

The Tea Ceremony

2010-02-15T09:10:00.001+08:00

It is a tradition for my family to give our parents a cup of tea in the morning with wishes before they give us angpaus and this year is no different from the past.

I woke up the earliest as usual to prepare the tea and put on a new set of apparel from head to toe before we leave for the grandie’s.

A picture before we head out!

had early vegetarian breakfast with the grandies and some chit chat with the cousins.

a last picture before we leave for visiting!~

the reunion dinner

2010-02-14T17:02:00.001+08:00

food indeed brings people together!

*forgive the poor picture quality as it is take by my phone*

when laziness strikes

2010-02-12T01:22:00.001+08:00

I’ve been lazy lately…

I’ve not been updating as frequently as before…

I’m tired after a long day today… can faint

I’m exited coz I’m going back to celebrate CNY tomorrow!

I’m so going to sleep in the car on my way back to Melaka tomorrow…

I’m so in a holiday mood now….

the dinner

2010-02-08T00:16:00.001+08:00

I’m back from a hearty dinner with the housemates at Sungai Buluh eating “pun choi” as our very own reunion dinner!~ The one thing that shouldn’t be missing in a CNY dinner would be the “yee sang” (picture above).

we’ve had a superb meal and a super fun time together. I love you guys!~

gregofree!

2010-02-04T17:26:00.001+08:00

Yes, as you can see from the title, I’m currently free. I’ve finally submitted my thesis to Dr. Tee and paid my tuition fees today!~ As usual, Dr. Haresh’s lecture is as interesting as ever and Dr. Alan’s lecture is as sleepish as ever! Things have been going quite smoothly lately that I’m enjoying the moment very much!~ *Bliss*

Another thing on my mind would be about the ball. And the question would be “what should I wear?” That’s a big headache you know. I’d like to dress up properly and spending hundreds and hundreds of dollars just for a set of attire that I’ll only be wearing once no? X3

what do you guys think?

Suit? Vest? I’m lost…

Flying Machine by Everly

2010-02-02T10:10:00.001+08:00

Can’t help it but to love this upbeat song!

Dear Planner,

2010-02-01T21:41:00.001+08:00

Thanks Evann for this cute weekly planner. Loved it. the size is just nice to jolt down little things that I have to do!~ I’m glad we’ve finally met each other!~ ^^ *waves fanatically*

ahh, have IPC tutorial replacement tomorrow! *writes it down on the new planner*

Why I like February!!

2010-02-01T00:28:00.001+08:00

and it’s FT-day today!~ (1st Feb.)

Chinese New Year is a stone’s throw away.

it has only 28 days!

1 day prophet muhammad’s bday. =)

oh, and Valentine’s day! (even I have no date, it’s still nice to see other couples going out and about)

What? Who doesn’t like holidays?! right right right???

goodbyes

2010-01-31T00:15:00.001+08:00

I’ve had to say goodbye more times than I’d liked to,

but I guess everyone can say that…

Even though no matter how many times we say it;

even if it’s for the greater good, it still stinks…

We will never ever forget what we’ve given up,

because we owe it to ourselves to keep moving on.

What we can’t do is to live our life constantly afraid of the next goodbye,

because the chances are that they’re not going to stop.

The trick is to recognise that a goodbye can also be a good thing,

just because it is a chance to start again;

and one can never be too late to start over.

from where I got the burn

2010-01-29T18:21:00.001+08:00

Well, if you’ve been on facebook, you’d most probably know that I’ve got sun burned. Without doubt, I know from where I got it in an instant!

from the seaside, duhh…

Well, a group of us went to Melaka last weekend for our lecturer’s wedding dinner. One thing’s for sure, we’ve had hell of a time!

A group picture of us with the bride!

It was also my first time taking so many people around my hometown! Imagine 8 cars going everywhere together! you’ll definitely not miss us if you’re at the roadside looking!

what’s going around town without camwhoring ehh?

ohh, everyone dressed up so prettily that night! (it’s the first time we guys seen our corusmates all dressed up for an occasion like this!)

Hello from Melaka!~

p/s: finally completed my thesis’s draft to be handed up!~ I should have more time to spend… (keeps fingers crossed)

pek cek

2010-01-25T20:16:00.001+08:00

yea, I’m back from Melaka. (Just so the whole world knows I’m safe and I had a good time)

having a good time has it’s price too…

I’m over exhausted, sun burned and like I’ve said before, over exhausted….

I have to finish up my thesis by Thursday, so please forgive the short update and a short holiday from blogging. (I’ll still be FB-ing on and off if you’re wondering)

till then… wish me luck…

P/S: I’m having a hard time looking for journals... can I just write it in my own words, own understanding without referring to anything!??!?!?!

Talk of The Week

2010-01-21T20:29:00.001+08:00

The “it” thing in my university now would the the Ball night on March 7th. almost everyone in the campus is talking about it and it would be a silly mistake if we, the final sem students, missed it. Thus, I’ve secured myself a seat to the prestigious event ( I’ve had to pay RM110 for it. So, it’s kinda a big deal.).

Week 1 of the semester is ending tomorrow and I only had the first lecture yesterday. I’m taking 3 core subjects and one elective (going to choose between interpersonal communication and introduction to sociology) this year.

The lectures are all not too bad except for Genomics and Bioinformatics. The lecturer’s like the deepak chopra reciting a mantra. If that’s not bad, the classes are in the afternoon. Add these 2 up and you’ll get jigglypuff (he looks exactly like one too, the lecturer) singing at the front of the class with a mic. (I believe you know what that particular pokemon does.)

*I’m very bad, I know.*

I’ve finally got my first thesis draft back from my supervisor 2 days ago. Let’s just say that I’ve never thought that a paper can be scribbled THAT badly. It’s like I’m visually challenged ~~or he’s~~… ok let’s not go there, he’s still my supervisor after all. Guess extra effort and time will be needed to put into my thesis writing and correction. To top the cake with icing, I’ll have to submit the second draft by next week! *faints* (As ahyii calls it, the pathetic life of a FYP student.)

That’s all for now. I’ll be back to Melaka tomorrow to take my friends from KL around!~ (meaning that there might not be updates from me until the next week)

uno, dos, tres,

2010-01-19T09:07:00.001+08:00

QUATRO!

As I’ve mentioned on my previous post, Semester started yesterday (Jan 18th) and it’s quite nice to see that everyone’s still “intact”. Slight changes were observed here and there, but nothing major if you’d ask me. We only had 2 hours of lecture and catching up is hardly done since the first lecture ends about an hour early.

Despite the 4pm class, I arrived at 9am to the lab in hope of finishing my results part of my thesis. Sadly, I still have some to go. Anyways, the day continues with about 2 hours of glass ware washing (culture bottles etc. etc.) before the class begins.

With the Current condition of the lab being clean, empty (almost everything has been moved to Kampar), cold, and comfy It will the the official hang out spot for the PTC students!~ MEH! (adapted from Evann since I’ve found it quite useful)

Oh! There’s one thing that took me off by surprise. Being MIA from the lab for 2-3 weeks has caused me to lose track of what’s been going on there. Apparently, they have moved the racks and orbital shaker to Kampar as well. My suspension culture on the orbital shaker was gone! O________O *confuzzled*

Since it was Dajie’s birthday 3 days ago and everyone’s not around, we decided to have dinner today at Quatro’s Summer Restaurant. The ambience is good, the food’s tasty, the drinks are refreshing, the plates are ginormous and the tables are microscopic! So, I guess you’ve got the whole idea.

Oh!~ Guess what! PeakMun’s back from Australia and she got me a RockyRoad!!!!~ AHHH!!!~~~ *goes insane* I.LOVE. ROCKY.ROAD! WOOTSZAA!!!

one bite and my eyes are filled with tears of joy and happiness~ pure bliss!~ (I‘m damn kua jiong I know…)

PeakMun was rolling on the floor laughing when I told her bout my past rocky road experience in Candy Empire, Vivo City, Singapore. (or at least I guess she was rolling on the floor. *wonders*)

AHA! I’ve gotta go to prepare for class! I shall stop here and yea… go for class. XD

Ready, Get set…

2010-01-17T11:42:00.001+08:00

I’m back in KL!~

The only reason for me to be back is mainly because my semester commence tomorrow! *like what* I’ll still be going to the lab early tomorrow even though class starts at 4pm to get my thesis over and done with. (The sooner I get over it, the sooner I can rest. no?)

It’s been a while since I’ve met some of my friends, hmm… wonder how they’re doing eh?

Anywayz, I’ve went out with my sisters when I arrived at PJ to OU for lunch and some jalan-jalan.

Lunch at Pasta Zanmai was superb! Love it when you have a group of people to eat together, sharing food is always fun! HA!

We officially label ourselves as Junkie! Don't get me wrong, it’s junk food kinda junkie, not drugs, can…

goodies my sisters got me~ o0oOo0oo lalaa!~ (Thanks Guys!) ^^

Ahh! let’s just hope that this final sem is a good one!~

@Evann, I’m back!~ Let’s chill! XD

I shaved my head.

2010-01-15T09:18:00.001+08:00

yes, and I put some words on it for this blog.

what do you guys think?

someone spotted this at the walk of fame.

guess it’s me… XD

oh, I spotted this while I was looking at the sky.

I know I know…

you must be thinking that I’m vain…

and there’s no point for me to deny the fact that I am!~ XD

P/S: The mother’s taking a day of today to hit the shops with me!!! It’s gonna be fun!

RC again

2010-01-13T11:10:00.001+08:00

when you’ve got nothing to do.

when you’re alone at home.

when you don’t wanna do your thesis.

when you’re bored.

when you don’t wanna think of anything at all.

you RC!~ XD

who says I can’t bake?!

2010-01-11T16:18:00.001+08:00

brownies and carrot cake!~

delicious~

Home cooked Bak Kut Teh

2010-01-10T21:52:00.001+08:00

I like!~ had a hearty dinner today!

to the outskirts

2010-01-07T22:14:00.001+08:00

it’s nice when all you see are greens, with fresher air, and less hot!~ ^^

trees~

the nice blue sky!~ gotta love it!

Retail therapy!~

2010-01-05T13:22:00.001+08:00

Not that I’m really stressed out or what, but I’s time to shop for CNY clothes!!!~ I was super doper hyped up the last few days hunting down for clothes in the malls. You’ll know if you’re following my facebook status updates.

I was actually only planning to watch movies on Friday with my friend at Pavilion since I’m the only person left at home. But little do I know, the sales are actually going on! I somehow came across Cotton On and with their huge sales banner hanging everywhere in the shop (literally everywhere, you’ll never miss it) I decided to go and have a look. I was pretty glad, walking out form the shop with 2 tops!~

both tops from cotton on~ love it!~

Got this GAP basic tee at 1U.

a lilbit Ex. but I’ve compensate by buying another polo tee (the black one in the top picture). Thus, the total for both tops are still less than RM100. XD

*That’s what I plan to tell mum* XD

(mum thinks spending RM50 for a tee is too much, which I agree. But, but… I know…)

Right, I shall save some money and spend in the the malls at Malacca when I get back!

I might get another top, one more jeans and I think my shopping work is done!~ ^^

Malacca, here I come!!!~

new year’s eve

2010-01-03T18:01:00.001+08:00

I know I owe you all this post, but I was akinda busy shopping lately thus delaying it. XD

Well, my new year countdown was a rather simple one. Since the traffic would be very bad at night, I opted to stay home instead of counting down elsewhere. So, a group of us went for lunch at Frontera at Jaya One.

Frontera Bar and Grill.

Everyone adores the nachos!~

loves the talks~

and of coz, the food!~

the atmosphere is not bad too!~ (but abit warm, I was sweating away)

Happy New Year!~

2010

2010-01-01T12:25:00.001+08:00

It’s a new day, of a new year! It’s peaceful today, don’t you think? The streets in KL are so empty, I can close my eyes and cross the road without having to worry about getting hit by a car! Guess everyone’s busy sleeping after last night’s countdown parties ehh?

It took me about 4 hours last night, to read my blog posts from January 2009 to December 2009. And it occurred to me that I blogged alot! and I mean ALOT! I’ve blogged about almost everything that happens, and I can swear that I can still remember everything so clearly. Some reminds me of the great times I’ve had, some sent me chills to the spine, some making me emo, and some sent me laughing my lungs out (I think my neighbours can hear me laughing)! gosh I love myself!

Life’s full of surprises, and I love surprises! Be it good or bad, it’s still a surprise. Which is why, one of my resolutions this year would be to treat everything as a surprise! If there’s one thing I’ve learn last year, it would be that “you can’t control the uncontrollable”. So, taking things as a surprise and deal with it with an open heart. That’ll definitely make me live happier, no?

My second resolution would be to be able to make sure that I can achieve my goals and targets I’ve set myself. That includes graduating, and pursuing my future plans I’ve made for myself. So, I’ll have to start mapping out all the things that I’ll have to do to achieve and put it into execution mode.

Thirdly, I shall continue blogging to record down the major events that has happened around me. The good times are to be immortalized, the bad times are to serve as a reminder, the mistakes for me to learn from it, and the promises that I’ve made to act as a reminder of who I am.

Last but not least, I shall choose to live happily. Change my mind set about certain issue and I believe I’ll be able to do so!~

To everyone out there!~ HAPPY 2010!~

the carnival

2009-12-31T07:52:00.001+08:00

took this picture when I went back to Melaka for Christmas.

I find it rather interesting to look at. What do you think?

Christmas in Malaysia is like

2009-12-27T11:11:00.001+08:00

having Christmas in the summer~

even the snowman wanted to cry because he’s melting so fast.

Christmas eve dinner with the family~

and a quiet night in with some chocolates and wine~

nothing much on Christmas day,

but I got a pair of converse thanks to the parents!~ *wide grins*

Went shopping and watched a movie on Boxing day with the cousins~

Avatar is GREAT!~

if you’d like to know more about self obsession,

this 2 picture can explain alot. XD

ohh, last but not least!

a family portrait!~ (at granny’s)

Merry Christmas to you all!~

iSieng’s birthday at Italianese

2009-12-24T10:01:00.001+08:00

we decided to go out together for a meal since it’s the Winter Solstice festival which we have some glutinous rice ball. Since it’s a get together festival, we went for a good dinner together and since Italianese is have the RM27.90 2 course promotion, we decided to head there for dinner at 1U (because I am attending the première screening there later.

The food’s great, I akinda love the feeling of dining there, passing the food around the table, talking and crapping. It akinda gives the sense of unity.

Since iSieng’s birthday is arriving, we had a surprise for her~ and there’s no better place to surprise her than to do it in the restaurant itself!~

first: to stand on the chair, and sing a Birthday song for her~

Then, she has to blow the candle using a straw say about 1.5M away from her~

until her face turned red…

Happy Birthday in advance iSieng!~ ^^

Xmas at Port Dickson

2009-12-23T10:46:00.001+08:00

Knowing that everyone will have their own plans on the Christmas weekend, we have our group Christmas celebration a week earlier. Since it’s our last Christmas together, we wanted it to be special and out of what we do, in other words ordinary. Hence, the plan to go to Port Dickson ((PD) is made!~

We started to prepare the the night’s barbeque about 3pm~

the girls in the kitchen~

while the guys take picture of themselves~ XD

once it’s done,

we eat!~ (after setting the fire of coz) *we forgot the bring the charcoal we bought, so we have to go and buy again…

iSieng’s recipe of chocobanana! SO NICE CAN DIE!!!~

and the lovely chicken wings~

well, what is Christmas without presents eh?

we played some games after the presents are kept and off to bed we went. We had to leave rather early the net morning because some of us have to go back to the lab to continue with our project, and as for me, I’ve had another 3 hours of sleep and decided not to go to the lab that day~ *wide grins*

Speaking of Christmas, I can foresee that I’ll be having a good time with my family!~ ^^ and off to Melaka I go!~

PTC night out

2009-12-21T23:03:00.001+08:00

It has been 2 months since I’ve started my project in the Plant Tissue Culture (PTC) lab. and this is the first time we actually have this mass outing together.

This outing is done mainly because all our seniors are moving to Kampar in a few more days. Thus, this can also be counted as one of those farewell parties?

We decided to have dinner together at Shogun, 1U. Despite the heavy rain and traffic condition, we all made it there after our lab work safely and started to feast!~

It’s always compulsory to take a group picture before leaving a memorable outing.