An Everlasting Souvenir

The only souvenir I came back from Kuching with was a kg of pepper, but there's a souvenir I brought back which shall stay with me forever unless I spend some thousands fixing it. It all started when we were in Damai Puri Resort. Its a newly refurbished 5 star resort at Santubong. The resort was not 100% completed yet hence we manage to get a room there for half the usual rate. Half the rate, half the facilities and service too. The adult pool was still under construction and only the children's pool is completed. I wanted a swim badly, so I dragged Kenneth along. Nothing better than a nice dive into the pool.

Step 1: Analysis The pool looks rather shallow. Is it ok for us to dive in? At the same time a lady was dipping in the pool and the water level reached her shoulders.

Step 2: Conclusion The pool should be deep enough to dive safely. 1,2,3 there we go.

CRASH! Kenneth surfaced with a bruise on his pelvic. I was second to him with my lips throbbing. He was cursing in pain. I thought I was better off with only a bruise on my lips. The earlier mentioned lady, stood up and turns out the water level was only until her belly! We were like WHAT?!!! After seeing us 2 jackass doing the stunt came over and ask Carina how are we. On a hand we were like fools but we had a good laugh, but the laugh came at a price.


Back in the room I had a souvenir waiting for me. Looking into the mirror, there it was for me to receive it: A crack on my front tooth. Lost a small portion of it from the earlier stunt performed.

My first trip, with good memories and an everlasting one to always remind me of it whenever I look into the mirror. =)

Conquering The Land of 60cents aka Sarawak

We (me and Carina aka Pear) came and went. Arrived on the 15th of December and left on 21st December. Appreciation to Kenneth and his family for being a wonderful host, most remarkably for his great infestation with what I call it the f*** and c***i syndrome.

Day 1: Kayak along Sarawak River through the rainforest

Left to right: Our tour guide, Jane who filled up the odd place, me, Pear and Kenneth.

A good 4 to 5 hours of kayak down the river. Lots of sight seeing done.









Along the way we had to stop to trek through a path to reach this waterfall. The sight was magnificent though we missed the chance to see the bigger one since it hasn't been raining. The water is chilly and it almost froze our jewels off that it can fall of anytime. Yet the water was crystal clear and it tasted great (even cleaner than our home water even after filtration).



At the end of the day, all of us ended up with a nice through tan, which became sunburn later on. Now my skin is all peeling off that it looks like I'm plagued with some kinda skin disease.

The sun sets pretty early over there, at least an hour earlier than the West and I think because of that time seem to really pass slowly there. Everything's so laid back and relaxing.

We went round the city at night and this will be a familiar sight:

This is the 16m tall Christmas tree erected at Travillion and its in the Star today. Not forgetting the gelato we had that night too.

And here's and interesting one I sighted at the Gelato bar:

Day 2 & 3: Santubong



Cultural village was a not to be missed. Initially I didn't expect much out of the visit there, but on the contrary. It IS really a not to be missed. The cultural show was astounding. Displays of various indigenous people's culture and visits to their houses educated me better than all the history I learnt in school.








Next up was hiking mount Santubong. Due to our wrong estimation, we were forced to abandon our trekking up the peak cause the sun was setting while we were only half way up. Yet, we conquered Bukit Putri.


Matang waterfalls was our last stop before heading back to Kuching. BBQ was on the menu. But we didn't manage to get the fire to start and the park was closing in another 30minutes so to hell the BBQ we just stripped and into the friggin cold waterfall we went. At the waterfall I will not forget the whackiest thing me and Kenneth did which I will bring to my grave XD.

Day 4 & 5 : The Ultimate Showdown in Bako National Park

Kenneth put it in the best way which I would relate our experience there too. Yet the biggest achievement was by Carina aka Pear for making it through the whole trail despite her torn leg muscle *bows*. We were desperate. SOS was our option but there was no telco service and neither me nor Kenneth can carry Carina if she's immobilized. She's persistent and a strong lady. God was carrying us along. We finally made it through. Out of the forest we can't be anymore happier than going back to the forest of steel but reflecting on the feat we completed heck it was a good one.



Oh and here's the supply of our water throughout our stay in the forest. Don't be fooled though. The water is much more cleaner than the one we get at home and its safe to drink unboiled.






A great trip, 4 more days to Christmas upon return. Photos to look back and laugh at, missing the times we had, I do need another trip.

Once again its up to the elves

Its the time of the year again when Christmas is here! A very merry merry Christmas to all my friends out there. God bless you in the coming year.

Yup, its up to the elves and santa to distribute the presents again (the phrase is uttered by the Slayer, a hero from DOTA).

I guess being Chinese is a good thing. See the thing is we just celebrated the Winter Solstice where we ate tang yuen and now Christmas. Ho ho ho.

Execute Code 9 : All Systems Online

Ok. Its been ages since this blog was active. But for a apetizer, here's something to ponder:



My mom said this kiddo here on the left,















Looks like the product of this guy.












What do you people think. I know fore sure this person and this person has some opinion at least.


Next up : Kuching Trip
In Christmas mood. Hark now hear the angels sing~ lalalala

Exam Excursion

Current exams remaining :




One down, 4 more major ones to go.

Went down to Ipoh for dim sum this morning at 6.30, finally after oversleeping last Sunday (was suppose to go down last Sunday but I, the driver overslept XD).

Wanna know more details of our excursion, there's always the Birdy's blog(post 678) to read =)

Spent a whooping 12$ per person for breakfast. Then it's still food. We headed to this shop in old town, famous for its egg tarts and 'shak ke ma'. Since the last time I went, the price of egg tarts have been raised till 1.10$ per tart. That's super expensive compared to previously 0.80$. Still, can't complain cause it taste good and is big, but I still need 2 to make me full, while the girls needed only 1, or for Perempuan BKT, only 1/2.

Regretted not buying more...Only 2 more left now...but heck, it's expensive. Tomorrow's SP...But I'm thinking of sleep, Desperate Hoesewives, Heroes and food....I'm so screwed.

How I Spent My Study Week

A week ago study week started, and now a week later it's 2 days to finals. Big deal? What do you think....

That's besides the point. I was talking to Carina on a Thrusday night. She got the latest episode of Desperate Housewives and I was bugging her for it. She asked what's wrong with me? I said it's called the PreDH syndrome, which is of the following symptoms:
1. You can't stop bugging the person wathcing the episode you want to watch now.
2. You utter pure rubbish which you don't do on normal days.
3. You don't even bother about studying despite finals being days away.

In the midst of all that bugging, we came up with new names for each other:
-Carina is now known as Perempuan Berkotek
-She calls me Lelaki Ber-nen-nen

It's disgusting, but I had heck of a laughter when I wrote and read those. In fact I'm still laughing now.

On Friday night, we went down to Ipoh and I told the people who went down together (Punchee,Perpemuan Berkotek-You should know who this is by now, AngKhian and Crescentia-a new addition to our group since the old one is now 'unavailable'). Cres was amazed at how much we 'thin people can eat'. Wahaha. That's true after starving in UTP for the past week. And further more, must boost up for exams so must eat more and good.

Punchee needed a new phone but she didn't know what to buy. I personally love Motorolla V3x and I literally talked her into buying it, exceeding her budget by RM 200. The others saiy it's more like me buying the phone than Punchee buying a new phone XD

Back in room now stuck in front of the table with the laptop on...temptation. I tend to fidget with my laptop although there's nothing to do with it. I'm beginning to get tired and sick of studying easily nowadays. So here I am ended up blogging.

I'm still good, while there are people who update their blog so frequently, and there are some with so much emotions that you say 'this person must be having his/her period'. Oh btw, the guys here are special, cause they all have period. Me? My animal kingdom friends don't classify me as either. They say I'm an in-between. But still, like I give a damn about it cause physically I know what 'assets' I have and what I'm capable of when you put me in a room with another girl. Oopss...did I say too much?...Must protect image....must protect image....you didn't read what i just wrote just now....you've forgotten everything....

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My Wish

A dedication to those who I met in life and has brought joy, wonder and coulours to my life, this goes to all of you (I hope you people know who you are, no need for me to mention ~lah =p)

I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,

But more than anything, more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more than you take.

Got back to campus yesterday. Started on Moral today...man...i can't take anymore of the world law and treaties...UN...can't lawyers and politicians write in simpler language? It's all going in a round...no wonder all these treaties are bleached and not maintained. Cause all those language creates a loophole while some just can't understand.

Can't stop listening to Rascal Flatts songs from their latest album, 2006 Me And My Gang. The songs are good, with good music and lyrics.

Was talking to How Jian for some time. Beginning to miss times in college. It was short, but it was fun with a whole bunch of whacko friends. According to him our group consist of one annoying and master of foul language, one who is funny, and one who is pure annoying and easy to pick on. Since you din't mention about youtself, you are the mensa kid who just love to annoy people and too good to be true =P

Campus is really quiet without the ones in celebration around and it has been raning frequently. At least I can leave my door open wide to enjoy the cold breeze without worrying of those people looking as they pass by.

Wish the semester ends faster. I want a holiday...badly...and I need a job for the coming holidays. Anyone out there who's offering employment?

Opinions and Blogs

Blog is a space to voice out, but when people gets insensitive it sucks. I realize blogs are very self-centered. It's always about the author being right and the whole world against him/her. No offence, but soetimes reading too much of blog entries which involves other people, though not explicitly mentioned in blog tends to irk me nowadays.

While there are those who say life is unfair to them blaming everything on all other thing but never themself, some just wanna show-off in their blog, citing and stating all the gadgets, and what not luxuries they had before. Again, I don't say it's wrong, if you want to, do it smartly and not so obvious. I do read about others writing about every single luxuries they have/own but I just don't feel as if they are bragging.

I think blogging just lost it's meaning and uniqueness. Perhaps that's the reason I'm not blogging much anymore.

Of Wine and Conciousness

Had a dinner with some family friends earlier on and this friend of my dad brought a bottle of wine. I was offered a glass after meal and happily accepted it. Mom and dad has nothing to say since I'm 18+. Oh...I've been wanting to drink one for a long time since my last one.

Today's is a Shiraz....can't find the year though...but it was strong. That glass of mine sent me dizzy and sleepy....Face turned red. But I liked it :). Wine is still my choice of alcohol. Tried beer, brandy+coke, cocktails, but I still like wine. Cocktails taste ok too, but I haven't tried enough.

However, I'm no drinker cause I can't drink. A lil will send me off my feet. And it's what I need now. I had bad sleeps back in UTP frequently, and this doze would help me fall into a deep deep slumber which I long craved for.

So for now, it's good night.....zzz.....

Update...update...

Yeah...People around keeps asking me to update my blog...but first, How Jian, your website needs MUCH update compared to mine:)

Everytime I go online nowadays, it's always to serach for manga. Recently I was all hype when I managed to get Zettai Kareshi manga. Ok, otakus, it's a shojo I know. But too much shonen spoils your senses, so a switch sometime is good for the soul. At least shojos help you get in touch with your softer side XD.

The mangaka Yuu Watase is great at art and story line, but another thing is great at having sad endings. Her mangas were never boy and girl lives happily ever after because the guy always die in the end. Still, I like making sad endings especially for my drama scripts. So people, you know why now my scripts always have sad endings.

Mooncake festival was Friday, Oct 6. Despite having friends around that night, it's dfferent. I wasn't in the mood at all. Barely even talked...No mood for pictures...Well, maybe it's because your dearest people are 'far' from you...

This lantern seems lonely...shinning alone in the dark...

Anyways, this is one my my friend, the bird,
but I call her the KKB


Woke up late the next morning when I was suppose to go back Ipoh by 9. Being late and having my phone on silent mode, I had tones of miss call. Turns out that the whole world was searching for me, because my grandparents called my parents, and my parents called my friends. But the good thing is, I finally realise that I have people around me who cares. Thanks for having you guys around :)

Finished Heroes V....Now I'm on a manga/anime marathon..Any good suggestion people? I've watched Paradise Kiss too, and the story line's great, yet the ending's sad too. Looks like there's never happily ever after even in fantasy anymore.

Out of The Closet

Ok How Jian, I didn't expect you would drop by,but anyways, thanks for doing so, and you get your WEBSITE done!

Let's see....how long has it been since I last updated? Say 3 months ago, the min. I was caught with Heroes of Might and Magic V and I finally finished it 2 days ago. Before I was hooked onto this game, I was busy finishing Eragon and Eldest, the sequel. Talking about getting books. I was freaking pissed when I found out that they published another version of the book Eldest at half the price I bought mine...chesh~ and it's the end of month money's running low.

2nd half of the semester where everything's going to it's peak. The premier Star Search Audition of my campus just kicked off last Fri and Sat. I was kinda expecting it to be like Malaysian Idol with some psychopaths who knows no shame to come perform. I really enjoy their performances more than those who perform to get through, but to my disappointment, not many 'interesting' contestants turned up, apart from some gay cc guys who has their boyfriend wait for them backstage and went "ah!!!!he's so cool!!!" and statred jumping around when his other half came out. Well, that's something unusual, but hey, this is what I wanna laugh at :)
But there were also good contestents who took part, and my favourite got through to the finals(it's a secret who this person is, or else I'll be dead if someone finds out).

Gonna recruit some emcees tonight for Star Search finals, in total 2 guys and 2 girls. Hope response would be good. I hope to get our version of Jien and Cheryl (fingers crossed). That's all for now....just another random entry....don't really have much to blog about....life goes on...yawn...Strutured Programming Lab later....Gotta run.

New Semester....Comes New Worries and Hassles

The new semester has begun...and I'm forced to come back when my friends just got back from UK, or some are flying off...Things are just the same around....but this time, I had a heck of time arranging my timetable, all thanks to the Academic Central Services. Due to certain class clashes, we had to make some arrangements and talked to lecturers to accomodate us for their lecture hour, which was initially approved, only until recebtly that they gave a new directive saying no students are allowed to change their lecture slots, which means an EE student could not switch to the Mechanical's lecture for this particular subject.

Because of this, me and my friends has to run around campus, talking with lecturers of other subjects, ammending time and bla bla bla....all the trouble we had to go through. This is what I hate most of this Pigs-run campus. I swore that I would spray graffitti on ACS office and drench it with kerosene. And the best of all, after all that's done, nothing's confirmed yet, worse, all our effort could go to waste.

If that was bad enough, dealing with the security department was also equally bad. I had to renew my car sticker and most of the time, I'll be having class when the department is 'operating'. You see, having long lunch breaks is bad enough, which makes it difficult to get anything done. I even had to excuse myself midway of a class, just to get my records checked and obtain the renewal form. When my class was over at 4 and I went to hand the form in, they refused to take it, saying they are closed. Can't they just take it since I'm not even asking them to process it on the spot. On top of that, the lady should not raise her voice saying that they are closed.

They were lucky my anger was still under the critical level, for if my limit is reached, it will not be a pleasant one. Sometimes I just wonder, will things ever be different here in UTP? Will it be like this forever, and my parents even plan to admit my brother here!

Oh GOD, may your mercy be upon this place, for the people here needs a great deliverance. I sincerely bow down at your knees, that may our pleas and cries be heard, Amen,

Pay To Get Irritated?

In response to my friends plight, I really don't understand what's UTP doing. They are paying to study and mind you,it's their parents' hard earned money. But yet to their despair they found that their results were barred, on the basis that they did not pay thier fees, while they have already settled all their tuition fees, some even in advance.

And to one friend's horror she still could not get anything settled despite going to campus to deal with the departments herself. The lazy m**** pig at the counter just refuse to service my friend, apparently saying that it's near 5 and that they've shut the system down. If I was in my friend's shoes at that point, I'll make sure that I fire that bitch till tears of disgrace and humilation streams down her face.

This atrocity can not be tolarated any longer. UTP needs a huge change in management. Those lazy m**** pigs sholuld be fired, being replaced by more efficient ones, and also being eloquent in English. For goodness sake, who in this world would want to pay for something and end up in frustration? Even though I'm not the one experiencing this, I've heard enough, and the thought of me experiencing it myself just ticks me off. I swear I might even tear the whole uni down.

My parent's even had the thought of sending my brother to that atrocious place even if it means by their own expense. I cautioned them and said my brother deserves a better place and their money deserves better education instituition.

It's a sad thing that a university bearing PETRONAS' name, yet do not live up to the company's standards. It's a total shame and humilation. I really think PETRONAS should have total authority over UTP, including it's management. I say let ESU manage the uni and better results can be seen.

At this point of time what is our student representative council doing? Rubbing the shoes of management? Our rights have never been upheld before, never. Having a student representative council is like not having none. To these pieces of shits, go back to the sewers.

I'm really feeling pissed on how the uni deals with management.

Coming back from my so called busy wroking life, I'm now back to my mundane,lazy lifestyle. Finished a month of work, had my pay check :) and now savouring the last moments of my remaining holidays. Mum requested to help out with painting. I innocently said there's no time left. Too bad I was working, or else I could have helped out XD

Catching up with reading now, finishing my last two books of the Narnia Chronicles. For some reason not reallyin a mood to go out...or even catch up on computer games. Sometimes too much thoughts are in your mind that you are just carried away by it. I guess it's the pre-homesick syndrome. Sigh....

Good and bad things happened this week (till today of course), the good being mission accomplished, while the bad....too many.

I don't really see a oint of this post, but for the sake of not letting my blog rot, well, walla. Hope somehing better will happen this week.

Currently listening to : Fan Wei Qi, Yi Ge Xiang Xia Tian Yi Ge Xiang Qiu Tian
Currently feeling : fleeting moment of triumph

I’ve been watching this Cantonese drama aired in TV 2 every weekdays at 7,called the Dream of Colours. Mainly abt desisgning,but what I’m drawn to in this series is the relationship between a leading designer,Nick and his girlfriend,Elaine. After 10 yrs together, only that Elaine felt that there’s no more love In the relationship and she initiated breakup. It’s ironic considering that ppl ard them said they were the perfect couple. Nick by nature is a perfectionist in his designs and work. He lets Elaine make the decision and always tell her ‘as long as you like’ and ‘your decision is my decision’. When Elaine initiated break up with Nick, she said Nick was too focused on other things in life and that she wasn’t part of it anymore. She also asked Nick why can’t his love be like his attitude towards his designs. After breakup, Nick’s the one who’s unable to accept the fact, also because this break up came as a total surprise as Elaine totally dropped the bomb on him without any signs. Nick tried talking to her and said they can start all over again but Elaine said this breakup was for the better if them both and that only time can prove that she’s right about their relationship.

For some reason or another I felt as if I was in Nick’s shoes, feeling what he’s going through. It also got me thinking what if that did happen to me. I felt as if this will be something I would experience. But it really got me thinking a lot. I really can’t imagine what will come of me if I’m in Nick’s shoes.

p/s : If you’re reading, don’t think too much ok. But I really felt for Nick as I watched.

It's been a long time I've not touched my blog.Partially due to laziness,business and also the lack of interest.I found that blogs recently are mundane and boring...well no offence but it's just another day in life like what difference will it make without this post.

Initially I thought blogging would be fun.But it seems it's just a 'viewable diary'. Sometimes i even wonder do anyone use proper language in their blog cause I would very much prefer so (what happened to blogging helps improve English?!!!)

Ok.I post my daily life activities too XD so I shouldn't be saying all those huh.Bother.

Finished warching DH and OC.OC was sad and I really enjoyed this season.It's filled with family and life values.

And also finally managed to get a taste of working life.Working in a small firm now as a data entry and general clerk.Nice people there and job's not bad.Quite simple yet not boring (ok...sometimes it get's a little but colleagues are friendly and nice).Believe it or not,I started playing Pokemon again and since it's a small windows programme (the emulator),so I have it running as a background while my accounting software is the foreground (Oops,the company better not see this YET).

Finished X Men III The Official Game too.But I really miss Final Fantasy type of games.

Around 5 or more weeks of hols.
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It's ok if you don't get to do the course of your choice,as long as you do well in your current one now.Don't worry as you'll get over soon as I did =) I'm sure you will.

POKE

Examination day 2

Well, nothing much but just a swallow-the-text-book-and-vomit-out exam. It's called Introduction to Computers and Information Systems. More or less like a computer version of History. Not too tough...just vomittingo ut what I've memorized and that is if I was able to choke the whole book down.

Examination day 3

The night before was another round of attack from the Petronas bugs (some kind of green bugs). I went to bed at 12 but only slept at 1+.

Chemistry. What I used to dread in my high school days seemed much more copable this time. Organic chem, physical chem...well, shot a few objective questions which were too tedious to work on and not worth the one mark so guns off! Freezing cold in the hall!!! Carina was saying that her a** will be whipped off by this exam, and I suggested to her to seduce the Chemistry lecturer, but she said he's attracted to guys only (pure assumption!!!!Truth not verifiable). Either ways....who would like a pigglet from Winnie The Pooh cartoon except for as an adorable pet! (no offence here ya, just a joke,oink! eeyor!)

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Refer to www.tabulas.com/~khian on post no 401

Ok....the poking part...This is a pure confession and I must admit it...I really do like to POKE!!!! I'm obssessed with POKING, especially sensitive girls!!!! Poke'em up down left right and everywhere. Seeing their expression is the best part and it's always me POKING them but they just can't get to POKE me. Haha.

What am I talking about? Oh, it's POKING, as in send people a signal down their waist with my FINGERS. Haha. And mind you, I really do POKE a lot of girls, with PUNCHEE being my main target follwed by Carina aka pigglet, AngKhian aka birdy and Sharon aka Pooh Pau (wow, she's a loud one.Even before i managed to poke her, she's already screaming her lungs out!)

The vodka and beer part...that was only mere mentioon from Birdy. I did not say anything about that! So mum, dad if you are reading this , it's not my suggestion, the Birdy suggested it and made it my idea! But still, alittle won't harm right? So Birdy, you supply the alcohols!

Examination Week Day 1 : EMF 0024

Ok...don't pass judgements first, but I was really confedent of the coming exams. I thought Maths out of all sujects shouldn't be much of a problem considering i did Further Maths before.

On the eve of exam I was playing this interactive game on Sony Ericsson.com, it's this Cracak the Code, in conjunction with the release of Da Vinci Code movie. I made an analysis that this year's exam will be something like the past years after I've completed several past years papers.

As I was doing the exam today, there were numerous questions I just cant seem to get the answer. DAMN!! I was pissed. At a point i even turned to the cover to check the paper, whether is this the right paper or not. Ok, you might say maybe i made a mistake, but i remember checking it countless times, and that's when I wasted my time on futile attempt, which left me little to spare for other questions. Some of the questions seem to easy to be true, yet a high portion of marks were allocated to it, and it's too deceiving. Some were long and tedious yet only small portion of marks were allocated.

Shesh~. but i'm not the only one experiencing it. Some genius are still calm, and that's ehy they are called the 'Gods'. haha, yet, as usual the sampat group still managed to make time and room for laughter all the time.

A funny thing was when Ang Khian said sperm could travel through air, and that I have a wireless, WiFi sperm tranmitter, and she cautioned the rest to stay far. Then she made fun of the hippo's breast as honk, with the left and right giving different tunes. OMG...we laughed ourselves out. And here i am blogging instead of studying...Don't worry, i'm going soon XD

Well again if I don't score well I know what I should do : DO NOT MIX AROUND SO MUCH WITH SAMPAT FRIENDS

haha. no offence la, just a joke =P