1st day of the holidays..

What a long day today! Went to the library to search for lyrics to fit into the song for lagu puisi competition and then headed straight on for lunch opposite Jusco. After that, my dad brought my sister and I to cut our hair. And here is the most annoying part.

One of the assistants there used the straightening iron clippers to straighten my hair. I admit that my hair was a little bit wavy as I had it tied up previously so I did not mind at first. But the moment she clipped my hair over and over again with the clippers, I was thinking, "Okay, this is getting bad...." She continued tormenting my hair slowly. The worst part was when she clipped on the same bunch of hair for quite a long time. I could truly hear my hair crying. When she had completed steaming my hair, I quickly touched it. It felt so hot! It was obvious that my hair was flattened and it now looked little.

The trip to Jusco enlightened me somehow. Bought some stuffs before going home to cook for my dearie dearie Saffy. This is the end result of her dinner:

Noodles with luncheon meat and some desserts. The desserts are not made by me. They are bought. Made in Malaysia special delicacy. :D

Saffy loved it so much that she finished everything (as usual). Now, she's sleeping with her heart, mind and soul full of content.

The AF season has begun. I love the auditions as I can laughed my head off listening to them. I am terribly sorry for being mean. Tell me, who can suppress laughter when something hilarious comes so near to your ears?

I am not trying to condemn anyone here. I really salute those who went for the audition. I will never have the courage to do so. Even if their singings are bad, I respect them for being who they are and not afraid of being laughed at.

jumbled up post..

My sleepiness is getting the better of me but I feel the need to post something here.

I received a message from my mom this afternoon asking me how the turtles were doing and this is what I replied.

"They look lively."

Well, of course, my mom was convinced that they were dead since I mentioned that they 'look lively' instead of 'being alive'. I really had a good laugh after that and something came back into my memory. One of them really had died last year. I could remember the still and puppeted figure which I held before burrying it in the nearby field. Its head was hanging low and it seemed to have suffered prior to its death. Its eyes were half-closed as though it was having a peaceful rest. I cried the whole night thinking that I have killed it. Maybe it was really my fault. Guilt is still overwhelming every time I reminisce about it.

The thing about me is that, I tend to get really touchy when it comes to issues regarding dying animals with the condition that I witness the deaths myself. My eyes will go teary when I watch or read animals being tortured in the most inhuman ways. Even when my dad hit Saffy, I could not help defending her when I know clearly that she deserved the punishment.

Lizards, however, is totally another issue. I hate them. Or, you can call it fear rather than hatred. I can never feel sorry for them when they dies. Most probably I will feel disgusted and would want to get rid of the 'dead bodies' as soon as possible. I have no idea what they are doing here. Sometimes, I use this as a food for thought: Are they beneficial to us? They may have served the purpose of killing insects which harbour on the walls for us but I still shudder when I realise a lizard is at bay less than two feet from me. The very moment I notice one of these mini dinosaurs lurking in a corner with tiny, black eyes, I would be dashing off in the opposite direction. Sometimes, I would scream if one caught me off-guard. Another thing that I really hate is their velocity. The way they move which was a little too fast for my eyes to catch a glimpse of them is another factor of why I hate them so much. I am afraid of something that I missed. Which is particularly true why I hate being absent from school. I do not like to be left in the dark.

My B.M. sir told us something about psychology today and I found it really interesting. He drew an 'S' on the white board and asked us in which perspective do we look at the bold 'S'. He said some people said the background of the 'S' is black. Everyone in class said otherwise. How can it be a black background when it was written on a white board? He later explained that certain people who are more to the 'creative side' or harshly labelled as the pessimistic ones look at the whole picture with the 'S' being a puncture on the white board. He added on that the people in this category view things in extraordinary ways and tend to judge things in the wrong way. For this, I am glad that I am normal.

The other day, I went out for a cup of tea with a friend whom I have not met for a long time. He taught me a lot about facing reality in life and it really made me think how I have been taking life so lightly all these years. There are just so much that I could do with my life rather than dreaming about life that I could never get. The life that I really wanted but never could get no matter how hard I try. Real life scenarios are not as blissful as fictional lives that we read in books or watch on television. I wonder, what can I do with my life? How can I enrich it? Many questions started popping into my head and it all ended all in a messy, tangled up strings of confusion. I could think no more.

I notice I love to jumble up the topics when I update. I just don't know why. Maybe it's due to the fact that I write whatever that comes to my mind first which proves that I am not much of a planner. I would write about this. Then, I think maybe I should quit blabbering on the same issue and move on to another one. A die-hard habit which I cannot get rid of.

My neighbour must be smoking again. I just could not stand the smell of burnt nicotine and tar. Not only are my eyes tired, my nose is getting irritated all due to the 'good deed' of my neighbour. I wonder how Saffy could stand it since she has better smelling sense than me.

happy chinese valentine day!!

Happy Chap Goh Meh a.k.a. Chinese Valentine Day! It's the fifteenth day of the CNY. Sad. Last day to collect angpows. Hehe. Is there anyone out there throwing oranges into the seas?

Don't waste them. This method won't work. I am really sceptical when it comes to practices like this. Hope the Year of the Rat will come soon. :)

some things that popped into my mind..

Once again, another week is about to end. And it is already the 13th day of Chinese New Year. Time is speeding like it used to. I am glad of one thing though.

I'VE SAT FOR MY FEBRUARY TEST PAPERS!

At least I don't have to be a physician anymore to predict the questions that would be coming out. Got back two subjects and they are satisfactory. I could ask for nothing more. A mere little creature in this vast universe must learn to be satisfied of what I deserved and not be complaining. However, I must not be too complacent at the same time.

It's time to move on!

I dream dreams. But none of them seemed to be related to my studies. All I could say is that they were too fictional. I am a dreamy kind of person. Quick, someone pull me back to reality! Is there any kind of metal in books that could attract them towards me? In this case, I want to be the magnet simply because I just have to wait for the books to come to me rather than me going to them. I hate myself sometimes. My attitude is still the same. As lazy as ever. I really wonder when would the day when I learn to be hardworking comes. Maybe it won't take long to come. I am sure by STPM, I will as good as the ants and bees.

rants and more rants..

I've deleted the previous post as the images were not able to be viewed. Too bad. The pictures were interesting and you get to see my cooking. Haha..

Overall, it has been quite a good new year for me although I only have a week of holidays. =)

The exam will begin on Monday and it didn't seem like a big deal. I was thinking, what on earth is wrong with me? However, I am sure I am taking everything seriously but..

There's always a BUT in every sentence. There's always a reason or rather an excuse for not starting to prepare seriously. I just need something of a threat to get me focused. Maybe most people are facing the same problem but maybe they can handle this better?

Currently still busy eating and drinking and having fun. It's the New Year! I will focus on this first. Hope it won't be too late for me to make my plans on turning on the studious channel most of the time.

valentine clouds..

Another Valentine is about to end.

The difference between this year and last year was that NO mandarin oranges are thrown into the sea or river. Safe from pollution. =)

Another new day will begin tomorrow and someone GREAT will come to inspect the school. Hope everything goes well. I am sure the principal cannot sleep tonight thinking about tomorrow. LOL..

And I am going to sleep well tonight with the sudden change of weather. The clouds must be too tired of keeping all the moisture within them that they finally gave them in to gravity. It's like the earth is turning into a black hole pulling the water down onto earth, defying the CLOUDS. Poor cloudies! Their 'babies' are gone and they no longer look dark and gloomy. Now, they look more cheerful with their original colour, WHITE! I just love that colour!

The brief rain came and went just like that. I wonder why can't it last through the night. :/

happy chinese new year!!

Big, fat new year PIGGIE$ for sale! $$$

Prosperity pig$ wishing you a very...

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!!

jelly..

A jelly which took the shape of its packet. I used to think only liquids do that. Not anymore. :)

A very wonderful day.

My chocolate fudge cake! Super delicious!
Hawaiian Pizza
A birthday pizza sponsored by Pizza Hut
Guess what this drink is made of. It's neither milk shake nor white coffee. It's a mixture of vanilla ice-cream and Pepsi. Looks delicious, right?

Another 40 minutes and my birthday is officially over. Next year will not be the same as I won't be celebrating as a teen.

I've made a lot of wishes and I hope all will be granted. I am a greedy pig, I know.

A VERY BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO WISHED ME. IT'S REALLY THOUGHTFUL OF YOU TO REMEMBER!

I will remember your birthdays too!

teachers that i love..

An entry I typed for the sake of Miss Chan Suk Wai. You better be reading this and post comment as I am a rare blogger who rarely blogs.

As uneventful as it is these days, I still find school a nice place to study despite the stress that has been constantly developing knowing that days are burning and before I realise, it's time for the major war.

Sports practice begins next week (if I am not mistaken) and I am still feeling a tinge of laziness not to start doing any practice of that sort. By the way, I still love CHESS! I guess that is the reason why. I will never like the outdoors (except for occasional outing in the park, of course:D).

Something that I wish to share. A very touching and thought provoking story of a boy named Teddy Stoddard.

I nearly got all teary after reading. I hope I will be like Teddy. Never to forget my teachers, especially my favourite ones since my primary school days.

When I was in Standard One, my favourite teacher was my class teacher. She ventured into a jewellery business later on and gave up on teaching. She was a whole lot of fun!

When I was in Standard Two, I used to like none of the teachers. Why? Because I compared them with my class teacher the previous year and I found them not as interesting.

When I was in Standard Three, I love my English teacher. She was rich (still is, I think) and drove a sporty red car. Everyone used to stare at her glamourous vehicle and I heard her said once "What are you looking at?" to the staring eyes. From that day on, no one dared to look obviously in her car's direction. Her name is Mrs. Ooi. She taught the class a lot of songs to spice her lessons up.

She remained as my favourite teacher for the rest of my primary years right up to the year I sat for UPSR.

In my secondary years, I love all my maths teachers.

Now, I love my Economics and Maths teachers. They are dedicated in their jobs which has earned themselves credits from me. Haha! As if my opinions mattered...

centenary celebration at convent..

Happy 100th birthday, Convent!


I remember these steps of doom. SPM examination hall

From left: Me, Puan Poh a.k.a Susan (one of my favourite maths teachers in Upper Secondary years) and Miss Lee
Outside the canopy after the rain

Antique

2007 is not a bliss..

It feels so surreal to think that I will be sitting for a major examination this year. I hope I'm dreaming the reality and all my dreams will be reality instead. Been having such sweet chocolatey dreams.

Sigh. So much to complete yet the time is toooooo LIMITED!!

Essay, essay, essay. Nothing better to do other than that. Sometimes I do think that:

EDUCATION=TONNES OF ESSAYS

If you can write, you can score. Except for maths. How I wish I could write my way out in that subject.

I still can't believe that it's January 2007. I should update my calendar.

goodbye 2006..

Another 31st December has come. The very day that round up the year 2006.

Goodbye my faithful friend, 2006. The very year that had conjured lovely memories and some new experiences that will be etched in my heart as long as I live. It's also the most comfortable year as I have the opportunity to rest for almost half a year before working as a student once more with papers and pen.

I am pretty reluctant to welcome 2007 not because that I hate it. How can you hate something that you have not met before? It's simply because I dreaded its coming. Its coming means a lot.

I will grow older. Hence, that marks my final year of being a teenager.

I will have to work harder to achieve what I have been aiming.

And the doom of STPM will be too near to be true.

Sometimes I just want time to freeze and this moment stays on forever. I love the word RIGHT NOW and detest TOMORROW. When tomorrow comes, I always realise something. YESTERDAY has burnt and I did not benefit from it. Oh, how I wish I did something worthwhile. If only I had accomplished something to make tomorrow a day to be proud of. If only I had not been procrastinating and delay all the work that I have scheduled to be completed by Christmas.

PROCRASTINATION. A murderer of time.

Happy celebrating 2007 to those who truly love its coming.

merry christmas!!

Christmas is here and Saffy is all prepared to celebrate this joyous occasion! Look at the ribbons!

They are Christmas colours! She sure loves Christmas. :)

saffy is drunk in car..

I took Saffy out for a spin this afternoon and I guess she didn't enjoy the ride after all.

Actually, I didn't plan to take her out since I know that would spell TROUBLE later on but I realised that I would be facing a GREATER TROUBLE if I didn't take her along.

The rain was pouring so heavily that puddles of mud could be seen at every corner of the street. I was alone. And I need to go out. Someone would have to prevent that DOG from rushing out of the house. I didn't plan to close the gates for I didn't want to get wet after the clean bath I had. My final decision. I'm taking her out with me.

If I let Saffy out just like that, she would come back all muddy and I have to wash her. I must not let that happen again. The compound would also be dirty. I could faint at the thought of the mess she was bound to make if I was careless.

So, I took out some newspapers from the living room and lay them down before pushing the dog in. She wouldn't budge. She didn't want to get in! After what seemed like a few minutes, I managed. She was seated quietly while waiting for the unknown to happen.

I started the engine and vroom!! She was startled and thought maybe the world was going to end and panicked. She was fidgeting and ruined the formation of the newspapers. I couldn't bother too much. I need to concentrate on the road, not on her. I looked into the mirror, making sure that she did not climb onto the backseat.

Finally, I stopped right in front of Convent, waiting for my sister to appear. No sign of her. I sent her a message and then turned to the back to check out on what Saffy was doing.

She looked rather quiet and still. Occasionally, she looked at the window, savouring the scenery in her midst. Then, I saw something funny. Her stomach seemed to be expanding and contracting, as though she had rubber in it. Next, it happened. Some foamy, bubbly kind of gooey yellow substance was making an exit through her mouth. She puked! Yuck! It was lucky that it landed onto the newspapers.

Phew! What a relief! The car mats are safe, or so I thought.

My sister appeared moments later and as she opened the door, she had the shock of her life. SAFFY IS IN THE CAR!! I could hear her heart screamed.

I assured her that there's nothing to be worried about and we continued the journey home. As I turned right towards Heritage Hotel, my sister witnessed what I had witnessed earlier on.

Oh no, NOT AGAIN!

Yes, Saffy threw up for the second time. And this time I was not lucky. The gooey stuff flowed towards the mats behind the passenger seat.

When I reached home, I shooed Saffy out of the car (which she gladly did) and I gathered the newspapers, ready to discard them into a plastic bag (thanks to the numerous shoppings that my family does, we have loads of them at home).

It was the mats' turn. I dragged the 'offended' ones and sprayed them with water. Fortunately, the vomit came off rather easily and it was quite odourless. I thought the job would be disgusting and I was wrong.

When something does not stink, you will have no fear dealing with it.:)

I have asked my dad to get Saffy a chain soon. After that, I will have no more problem driving out alone on rainy days. :D

All I need to do is just tie her to the pole and she can do nothing but sit like an obedient kid waiting for candy.

sketch hut for lonesome bloggers..

I've just found a hut which is so fantastically marvelously set up for lonesome bloggers. A thousand of apologies for labelling the bloggers there as 'lonesome'. I am kind of lonesome too as you can see the uncountable (wind?) visitors landing upon this site.

THANKS FOR THOSE WHO MERCIFULLY SUPPORTED ME BY COMMENTING AND TAGGING!! :P

Oops, I ran out of topic. I should be promoting drawing hut. I mean, Sketch Hut. My bad. Hehe...

Hesitate not. Click here to get some shelter and joy in reading!

some gibberish that you can understand..

It's the 13th day of December. How time......flies? I think I'll be more glad to substitute 'flies' with 'crawls'. At least 'crawls' does not sound so mortifying. So afraid of time these days. Even as I am typing this, I can still feel that Time is chasing me, trying to grab hold of me, attempting to trap me into the days of DOOM. When it has achieved what it had always wanted, it will be smirking out of the corners of its mouth (if only time has physical features like us human beings).

Another friend of mine has lost its 'R'. It has turned out to be a fiend instead. 'Oh, how cruelly thou art look these days?' Maths is getting uglier every minute. With all the ever so complicated graphs which actually don't make much sense, they actually had the ability to crack my skull open and extract all the juices within. The graphical way to torture mankind. How pathetic! If only I have the power against them. There's only one way. To understand them is the key to save my brain juices from dehydration. But, understanding is not as easy as it sounds. Maybe I just have to be extraordinarily patient. Someday, I will learn how to.

This is just so random and getting non-sensational. Oops, I mean non-sensible. There's nothing sensational.

Every routine seems too normal. Currently looking forward to the Penang trip which is not too great. It's a bit ironic, I know, but it's still a mystery as to why I am still looking forward to it although I have my predicaments. It's not surprising that I might still be hoping that I am wrong about the trip after all. Well, I guess. I rather bury myself in my books. I am overwhelmed with guilt when I part with books far too long.

Another friend turn 18 today. Happy birthday, Bo Eing! She might not read this, but at least I care to remember her birthday. =)

12 ways to beat cholesterol, the hidden danger..

Just came back from K.L. and the decorations at Midvalley were just great. Makes me feel like Gretel in the fairy tale.

I am pretty much aware about cholesterol and the danger it brings nowadays. It can be FATAL. Well, of course all of you know that. Start taking precautions while you are still young as your organs are still working at its most efficient level.

An article from Quaker Cholesterol Information Bureau which is a public education initiative established to raise awareness of cholesterol and the risks associated with it. The Bureau is made up of a panel of health and medical professionals.

Cholesterol. You can't see it, hear it or feel it. It won't make you feel sick. You will probably feel fine but it is a hidden danger.

If you are living a high cholesterol lifestyle your cholesterol level may currently be too high or it may become high in the future, increasing your risk of heart disease. High blood cholesterol levels are not limited to overweight people but can affect anyone. Even fit people can have high blood cholesterol!

Cholesterol is a fatty-like, waxy, yellowy substance that comes from two sources: blood/serum cholesterol manufactured mainly by the liver which is necessary to help carry fats to parts of the body that need fat for energy and repairs, or fat for storage. The other source is dietary cholesterol, absorbed from foods of animal origin such as red meat, poultry, fish, cheese, eggs, milk and ice-cream. If a food comes from a source that walks or swims, it has cholesterol.

The main influence on cholesterol is saturated fat (found in animal foods such as dairy products and meat).

Over a period of time cholesterol builds up in the walls of the arteries forming plaque. This plaque can eventually block arteries and rob the surrounding tissue of the oxygen and nutrients it needs to stay healthy. When this happens in the blood vessels leading to the heart, a heart attack can occur.

The statement below will indicate whether you may be living a high cholesterol lifestyle. Tick the boxes if they apply to you.

THE FOOD YOU BUY
( ) You buy butter and other whole-fat dairy products such as whole milk and cheese
( ) You eat a lot of steaks, chops and meat
( ) You always eat the skin on chicken and the fat off the meat

THE WAY YOU LIVE
( ) You've been putting off losing those extra pounds of weight
( ) You don't make time to exercise regularly
( ) You've never had your cholesterol checked - has it been five years or more since you last test?

THE FOOD YOU EAT
( ) You eat a lot of fried food
( ) You like food with gravy and sauces
( ) When eating out, you choose food for taste - not your health

The more boxes you ticked, the greater your risk of having high cholesterol. You will benefit greatly if you follow this guide for low cholesterol living. Controlling cholesterol should be a daily effort, starting in the morning and ending at night. Diet and exercise are important daily considerations.

FOLLOW THIS GUIDE TO LOW CHOLESTEROL LIVING

1. CHECK YOUR RESULTS
Have your cholesterol level tested by your family doctor and know what your cholesterol level is. A small blood sample is taken and checked immediately or sent to a lab. Your doctor can measure your lipoprotein levels to more accurately determine your risk of heart disease.

Less than 200: Congratulations! Your total cholesterol level should be less than 200. Your goal should be to maintain your cholesterol at this desirable level by following the stepsin this guide for low cholesterol living. You need to have it checked every five years at this level.

200-239-BORDERLINE HIGH: Because you may be at increased risk for heart disease, have a follow-up test to confirm the results. Begin to lower your cholesterol to "desirable"by changing your diet and following the guide below.

240 or higher-HIGH: Because you are at increased risk for heart disease see your family doctor right away for a test that includes total, HDL, and LDL levels.Begin to lower your cholesterol by following the steps in this guide.

2. CHANGING YOUR DIET
Eat less fat - your goal is to limit fats to one-third of your total calories. Avoid obvious fats such as butter and hidden fats in processed food.

Eat more fibre - Soluble fibre lowers your cholesterol level by keeping the cholesterol you eat from being absorbed by the body. Oats, beans and fruit are rich in soluble fibre.

Eat less cholesterol - limit your intake of high cholesterol food such as eggs and meat from all animals, eapecially organ meats.

Eat more starches (complex carbohydrates) - Starches aren't fattening and can lower your cholesterol level by diluting the fat you eat. Eat more starches such as grains, beans, rice and root vegetables.

3. PICK YOUR FATS WISELY
Fats can be divided into three types; monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and saturated. Your goal is to choose less saturated fat and use monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats instead.

Monounsaturated fat - vegetable sources such as olive and rape seed oil (canola)

Polyunsaturated fat - vegetable sources such as safflower, sunflower or corn oil. Many margerines are high in polyunsaturated fat.

Saturated fat - Avoid animal sources such as butter and meat. Vegetable sources are coconut, and 'partially hydrogenated' oils found in many processed foods.

4. SHOP FOR THE BEST FOODS
Changing your diet begins with making changes in what you buy at the supermarket or market in your weekly shopping. With a little practice, you can develop skills for picking the right fats, reading labels and making good selections whilst shopping for the family.

Poultry (no skin), fish and seafood and lean cuts of meat, are good low-fat choices.

Fresh fruit and vegetables are practically fat-free and contain no cholesterol.

Starchy foods such as potatoes, yams, grains, breads and cereals are all good choices. Beans and oats can help lower your cholesterol. Choose low-fat food products containing these ingredients.

Frozen desserts such as low fat ice-cream and low fat frozen yoghurt are good low-fat choices.

5. READ THE LABELS TO FIND THE FAT
The best way to find the fat in processed food is to read the labels. Ask yourself the following three questions to help you choose products that are low in fat, especially saturated fat.

1. Is fat a major ingredient? The label lists all ingredients by weight so check for fat on the label - milk fats, milk solids, cream.
2. Do too many calories come from fat? Each gram of fat is worth 9 calories. Check to see whether the total calories of fat do not exceed one-third of the total calories in the product.
3. Is the serving size in the can/packet appropriate? When keeping track of fat, use a serving size that is close to what you really eat.

Beware of labels that state 'no cholesterol'. They may still be high in fat or oil.

6. LOW FAT COOKING
These cooking techniques can lower fat while keeping the flavour

• Microwave, boil, grill, bake or steam food without adding fat
• Use non-stick sprays or cookware
• Remove extra fat from meat and skin from chicken before cooking
• Use seasonings creatively - sprinkle low-salt herbal blends on meats. There are many wonderful herbs to use which replace salt and fat.
• Use low fat dressings and light oil dressings
• Try some low-fat, low-cholesterol, substitutes - vegetable oil instead of butter or ghee and use less, substitute margarine for butter and use less.

7. SMALLER PORTIONS
If you need to lose weight, reduce calories by serving food on the plates and immediately putting leftovers away

• Use a smaller plate - it looks fuller
• Eat at a table, not in front of the TV - you'll then pay attention to how much you are eating

8. EATING WELL WHILE EATING OUT
When eating out choose food that keeps your cholesterol under control. Be assertive and ask for food to be prepared in healthy ways - most restaurants will accomodate your requests.

9. WATCH YOUR WEIGHT
If you weigh too much your body stores more fat and cholesterol. This may cause your blood cholesterol to rise. Fat has more calories (9 per gram) than protein (4 per gram) adn carbohydrates (4 per gram). The quickest way to lose weight is to limit total calories and reduce the amount of fat in your diet.

10. EXERCISE REGULARLY
A regular exercise program can raise your HDL (good cholesterol) level and can also help you lose weight. Try to exercise at least four times a week for at least half an hour each time. It is wise to check with your doctor first before embarking on an execise program if you are over 40 and not a regular exerciser.

11. GENETIC FACTORS
A small number of people have an inherited tendency to have a high blood cholesterol level. Inherited genetic disorders contributing to a high blood cholesterol level can inhibit a person's ability to lower cholesterol by diet. In this case, or in the case of a family history of heart attacks, consult your doctor.

12. STOP SMOKING
Smoking lowers your HDL (good cholesterol) and increases your risk of heart attack, stroke and cancer.

a short entry written on a rainy day..

I love the pattering of the raindrops against the roofs and the windows. It soothes me, bringing with it serenity and comfort.

The rain started pouring in the afternoon which actually serves as a blessing. My neighbour burnt their kitchen and they needed the rain to put the fire out.

I am not so sure whether it's a real fire but when I looked through the window in my room (after having smelt smoke), their kitchen was so smoky. The smoke raced out from all openings it could find and out into the air. Another contribution to haze. But the rain has washed it all. Thank God for the Rain!! =)

Got to go now for I have a date with roast chicken rice. I will make it disappear into thin air just like how the rain did to the haze.

trip to lenggong and k.k...

7 NOVEMBER 2006
Went to Lenggong. I am too lazy to write the details of the trip so this entry will be entirely of pictures.

Muzium Arkeologi Lenggong

The front part of the building


Cute miniature figures of the people living so many thousands of years ago


Even the Perak Man has an I.C.


A more detailed version than our regular ones


A replica of the remains of the animal they hunt in those days

Stones, stones and MORE STONES!!














Classic


The Perak River and the Kuala Kangsar bridge beyond

We even went to the gallery of the sultan. NO photos were taken due to the very strict rule. If only cameras were allowed. I could have snapped lots of more fabulous pictures of the awesome and exquisite gallery.

The exterior of the gallery





Wonderful trip. Hope I can go for another trip like this soon. =)

random..

VBS meeting is on the 12th and 19th of November. It's been a long time since I left Sunday school and the fear of not being to handle little 'devils' kind of worries me a bit. Another reason of why I am nervous is because I will be in charge of Standard One BOYS! Whichever school they will be giving me, I am still clueless. Hopefully a less mischievous bunch of kids. After all these years teaching girls during VBS, I need to really get use to the BOYS now.

The four days of Vacation Bible School will definitely dehydrate me. You will see a brand new dried Fiona sold at the supermarket soon. =)

On the other hand, the holidays will be here for another couple of weeks. I will be stuck in a programme which I call Trawork (travel + homework). I love you teachers so much! :S

Nice photo of Nicole Linkletter, the winner of America's Next Top Model Cycle 5.
So far the most beautiful winner

Currently overdosed on ANTM Cycle 6. :)

a few lines to say that i'm alive..

Streamyx line was down a few days back and blogger was under maintenance. So that was the reason why I had been missing.

One week of holidays is over. Back to business.

To my dearest General Paper,
I'm really sorry for I failed to be your friend *said
with some crocodile tears welling in the eyes*. Is there
anything that will help to strengthen our 'friendship'?

I wish miracle would happen. Maybe some GP potion will help. Don't get me wrong. It's not Gila Power Potion which I suspect someone is overdosed on.....lol....

Waiting in anticipation for the long term holidays,
Me

major events of this week..

A lot had happened this week:

Firstly, the accident which happened right in front of my eyes on Monday still shocked me a little. Thank God for the protection He gave to the victim that the impact was not great and she could recover fast. The very same night, my dad and I visited her and I could not find any hint that she had been hit by a car that afternoon. Aunty Ann, which I call her, is a very energetic person and I remember her asking me "Why did you hit me?"when I held her arm on the road. I was like..."Huh? No, I didn't hit you......." Blood was oozing out from her forehead profusely and I could smell the blood and it was so concentrated that it nearly suffocated me. Thank goodness I didn't faint.

She was discharged from the hospital the following day.

The final day of exam finally came. Just too glad that it ended. I wouldn't be able to live anymore if it lasted for a few more days.

• I've had enough of thinking.
• I've had enough of writing.
• I've had enough of counting.
• And I've had enough of EXAM!

On Wednesday, Puan Rathan said firmly that she'll only return us our maths paper after the holidays. And yesterday, we got back our marks. Sometimes I feel that teachers can't keep their word. =)

Sixth form night is over as well. The food was edible. And I just love the mutton curry. I guess I will be hunting for more curries during Deepavali. This is what I might do if I crave for curries too much.

I'd budge/intrude into any Indian home and acted as if I know them. Then I might be invited to dinner and join in their lunch/dinner. :P

I was just kidding about that. I am not that desperate...lol.. I don't want to end up 'enjoying' my holidays in the cell at the police station.

I was late for tuition today because I forgot the time. I thought it was 11a.m. but it actually started at 10a.m.. At 10.20a.m., I got this message:

R u coming 4 mat tuition 2day?

Then I replied that I was going.

Ten minute later, another message came:

R u on the way? Tuition suppose 2 b
at 10am to 11.30am.

I was like.....WHAT????

I thought it was 11am. I'll be right there.

So I rushed there and reached within minutes. Lucky thing that the place was very near from my home. Phew. I didn't miss a lot though.

happy birthday, mom!!

Just a note to say:

Happy birthday, mom! Hope this year brings you lots and lots of happiness
and great health. Love you very much. Muah!

i love PA!!

Phew! Finally I can heave a sigh of relief. A partial sigh of relief now that maths exam is over but I still have to keep the other sigh as PA exam starts tomorrow. I thought maths would have killed me. Thank goodness it didn't. It just sapped out most of my brain energy. Will have to rejuvenate later on at the petrol station nearby with Synergy F1. =)

Some people asked me, "How do you study?"
I couldn't answer as I find it the most difficult question. How could I tell them that I work at the eleventh hour before the paper? I've been trying my best to work my way studying at a not-that-last-minute time. Maybe I should start asking my mom to whack me up whenever I am in the idle mode.

I am starting a chant.

I LOVE PA..I LOVE PA..I LOVE PA.........TO THE POWER OF ∞!!~

I guess not. No. Never. :P

give and take..

A delicious looking chocolate cake. It looks like a landslide has occured. Really creative. =)
Landslides do happen in real life. There's nothing that can help to prevent the landslides from occuring if there are no steps of precautions. Since NO ONE is supposed to get involved, there's no one to turn to for help and disaster will strike. The 'victims' are obviously the ones getting hurt. The longer the strike is, I cannot imagine what will happen to the once beautiful land.

Sometimes when I see someone lingering on the streets, dressed in unwashed patched clothings, I can't help wondering about one's origins. Where is his/her family? Nobody should be left alone because everyone belongs to the society. I really sympathise these people who have no one to turn to when they need help. Their lives are no different from waves. Ever changing and not a moment of calmness.

I felt the same when I saw an old lady moving about aimlessly in the coffee shop where I had my dinner just now. Everyone who walked past her scoffed at her and even asked her to go away. A tinge of sadness filled me. I knew she felt the same. The feeling of being unwanted and not valued will definitely hurt her. Hostility is what we see in the world today. For example, wars. Be it cold or not. Being hostile to others is what I detest most. One should have the attitide to give and take. If you can't give, why take? That's self-centred if someone takes something without giving.

happy birthday, ei leen!

This very post is dedicated to my pal whom I've not seen for a long, long time.

Ei Leen,
Happy 18th birthday!
Enjoy your life in Sheffield and wish you all the best in life.

brain mutation..

I hate Mondays. I especially hate today for the assembly lasted for 45 minutes! Can't they just reserve some of the announcements for another day? Or if they really can't, something drastic should be done to the speeches...=)

The topics for MUET discussions today:

• Men are better drivers than women (I was in the proposing team.)
• Men are better leaders than women (Oh, shoot! No more proposing as we swapped with the other team. A very lopsided topic-dificult to oppose..tsk..)

The result? My group LOST...!! The result was predictable though. With me in the group, being the never articulate and senseless speaker I am, it'll be a wonder we would win.

I messaged X and she replied. Apparently I was being the sensitive one. She's not ignoring me. It's just that she's busy preparing for her exam. Well, I should be doing the same right now. But what is wrong with me? I need to tune my brain into the right channel. The studious channel.

I am still the same girl as I have been all these years. If anyone notices anything about the change in my style in writing, I bet it's good news. I didn't notice anything different as I am still using my same, good old brain which comes in a package with me since birth. Could it be a ....

BRAIN MUTATION?

Fellow scientists out there! Come and inspect my newly-mutated brain!! :P

toast and honey..

I love the fasting month so much because I get to go home early every single day starting from Monday. =)

Ten came today and the number decreased to only five later because the Muslims had to go to the mosque. The only thing we did today was reading the budget for 2007 and nothing else. I've never seen a longer speech than this. A speech so rich in statistics and percentages and other information that seriously work better than sleeping pills. I fell asleep after reading halfway. Correction: Not halfway, I should say, barely a quarter is more accurate. The only source of entertainment was Kevin who clowned himself in front of the class. He pretended to be a pimp daddy with a dozen of hot chicks. (the chicks here refers to the yellow, fluffy ones. Everyone thought he was referring to the other kind of chicks. LOL!!). And not to forget the music from the military band below the class. They played really good although it was a little too loud.

I don't know what's wrong but X is not talking to me. Throughout the whole of the two periods during maths, we did not speak a word to each other. She looked gloomy. Could it be my fault? I bid her goodbye after the lesson and she did not respond. I guess I have to find a chance to talk to her personally.

Had dinner at Kopitiam just now. I ordered a Hong Kong style toast which tasted good. Poor Marrybrown! The front of the shop has been 'conquered' by Kopitiam too as they occupied the space with chairs and tables.


Nice toast with a cube-like butter on the top.
With honey too!

I was telling my dad that i should have ordered a glass of plain iced water so that I could make myself some iced honey drink and I will only pay for the cost of the plain water. Haha. Brilliant idea but it was a total waste I thought of it too late.

One In A Million finally came to an end with Suki being the newly declared millionaire. A millionaire at the age of seventeen! How crazy can the world get? I have barely two thousand in my account at that age! Anyway, congrats to Suki! May all the best come in her way.

brainfreeze..

Tomorrow, I will give all of you a test. Well, that was what my maths teacher told the class yesterday and yet I proudly came and sat for the test UNPREPARED when I know very well I should have prepared.

First question was on partial fractions. I knew that question! Or maybe not. I did the division and I got stuck. Hanging the answer in the air.

Question 2: Solving the inequalities. *head scratching* The equation apparently couldn't be factorised. Mystery. My mistake probably.

The third question: Not another one on polynomials! *faints* (brain froze and proceeded to read the final question).

The finale: The worst was here. I am confidently sure that I scored zero for this one. Complex numbers. Very complex indeed. I could no longer think as my brain was frozen. Too much of brainfreeze juices, perhaps. It's weird though, because I did not have any in the 24 hours before I sat for the test.

Maybe it's this dessert. It's just impossible as I ate that 2 last week. The effect should have gone by now.

The effect of brainfreeze ice-cream lasts longer.

i updated!!

It wasn't a good idea to go to school on a Saturday as everyone would be having the expression written I-am-not-interested-and-I-wanna-go-home on their faces. Not only the students, though. One down, two more to go! There was also an unpleasant drama to watch in class which i do not wish for it to happen again in future lessons. It was just terrible to experience it. Fear was present. The monstrous form was definitely not in right mind to think of making such a scene in front of everyone present in class. A poor girl became a victim of his loud and unnecessary thunderous voice measured approximately a few thousands Hz.

The Era Awards Show this year was a blast. The theme for this year was 'Denim and Leather' so every star was donned in clothings of such materials by well known designers. Amber Chia made special appearances during the fashion shows at intervals. Fortunately, no one tripped and fell. The runway actually looked slippery.

Sarah's leaving on Tuesday and I wonder when I'll be seeing her again. A special line here dedicated just for her: Have a safe journey to Moscow and enjoy all that life has to offer. =). I'll continue my noble duty to bombard your mailbox with all the interesting mails that you like.

new term begins..

I've never imagined how life after drama would be like. It just feels so different. Without those practices and performances, all I have to or forced to focus on now is on my subjects in school. NO MORE DRAMA TO DIVERT MY ATTENTION FROM STUDIES.

Holidays have come to an end and the beginning of the next term officially begins on Monday. I have been trying to complete my mountain-high pile of homework. School life is just like bittergourd. Beneficial to us, yet bitter to bite.

rusty-ness..

I've been gone for so long and now it's time to update about my trip to Venus.

Oops, that was a lie. I can't afford to go anyway further than Singapore. =)
Thanks to the loving and caring teachers in school, I have loads to do during the holidays. Mental block has slightly unblocked itself yet I can't seem to type it all here. Fingers cramp, probably due to excessive amount of writing done in school.

(BM essays requires more than 750 words which means approximately 93 words per paragraph.)

I wrote a lot these days which subsequently contributed to the draining of ideas to blog. Maybe I need a brain operation to clean the rust.

everything has its first time..

I flunked my maths!

Enough said.

miss photogenic..

PHOTOGENIC DOG! SHE JUST LOVES THE CAMERA!

i love blogthings..

Your Lucky Love Color is Orange

When someone gets to know you, the first thing they notice is your understated sexiness. You are sultry and deeply sensual. You also have a rich palette for sexy foods and music. And unlike what your color might suggest, you aren't really all that funky or weird. Your heart is usually calm, even when you are falling for someone. You rarely make bad choices in love.

All About Your Lucky Love Color

Your Personality Is

Idealist (NF) You are a passionate, caring, and unique person. You are good at expressing yourself and sharing your ideals. You are the most compassionate of all types and connect with others easily. Your heart tends to rule you. You can't make decisions without considering feelings. You seek out other empathetic people to befriend. Truth and authenticity matters in your friendships. In love, you give everything you have to relationships. You fall in love easily. At work, you crave personal expression and meaning in your career. With others, you communicate well. You can spend all night talking with someone. As far as your looks go, you've likely taken the time to develop your own personal style. On weekends, you like to be with others. Charity work is also a favorite pastime of yours.

The Three Question Personality Test

goodbye to LSS5..

Today, I stepped out of the class of vibrant characters. The very class I shared all my joy and laughter for about 2 months. I'll definitely be missing all of you although I am no longer a part of the big family of the class, noisiestly the best, I should say. Anyway, here are some updates of how I am doing in my new class.

Lessons were fun today and I am relieved that I could follow up and understand when the teacher explained. Puan Fairoz said I looked familiar. Then she remembered that I came from LSS5. It just felt so weird to be taught by her again in a completely different environment. Oh ya, before I forget, the class consists of only 16 students, which is less than half of the number of students in S5. A quarter of the class are left handed - me, Kevin, Chin Hwa and Adele. Coincidentally, we are all sitting in the same row.

I realised that the class is quiet. All the chattering at the back of the class is all gone. No more turtle-ish Clarence to crack up jokes and Bernard with his oldies. No more small chats with Yew Wai and Wai Leng during free periods. No more Harpreet or Simran to turn the class upside down with their giggles. Oh, how I miss those moments! =)

happy birthday, dad!~

Dad's birthday was yesterday, or rather a few hours ago. One thing I like about birthdays is that there will be cakes. Well, I don't exactly like cakes. Only chocolatey ones actually. Something like this one. Orange top and chocolate beans around the sides. MOM CHOSE IT! She has fine taste. No doubt about that. That's a credit for you, mommy dearie! The raisins are her idea. The cake didn't come with it. I wonder where she got those raisins from. Besides looking good, the taste is superb too. Okay, enough of cakes.

My appeal result to transfer to the arts is still unknown.

Two days ago, a neighbour of mine told me something about a dalmation loitering outside my house. Ah, another suitor perhaps? I didn't know she's so popular. I wonder how will her pups look like? With spots or no spots? And the new generation will be known as dal-fy-ish. (dalmation + saffy-ish). Oh, compound words are so much fun.

updates..=)

Your Driving Is is: 25% Male, 75% Female

According to studies, you generally drive like a typical female. You are a careful, skilled driver. And you are patient in sticky driving situations. You may get aggressive from time to time, but normally you're a cool, collected driver.

Do You Drive Like a Guy or a Girl?

The Keys to Your Heart

You are attracted to those who have a split personality - cold as ice on the outside but hot as fire in the heart. In love, you feel the most alive when your lover is creative and never lets you feel bored. You'd like to your lover to think you are stylish and alluring. You would be forced to break up with someone who was ruthless, cold-blooded, and sarcastic. Your ideal relationship is lasting. You want a relationship that looks to the future... one you can grow with. Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment. You think of marriage something you've always wanted... though you haven't really thought about it. In this moment, you think of love as commitment. Love only works when both people are totally devoted.

What Are The Keys To Your Heart?

You Are Sunshine

Soothing and calm You are often held up by others as the ideal But too much of you, and they'll get burned You are best known for: your warmth Your dominant state: connecting

What Type of Weather Are You?

You Are More Mild Than Wild

You're confident, and you really aren't concerned with how "hot" you are. Other people's ideas of what's sexy don't concern you. And this is exactly what makes you attractive.

Are You Hot?

Your Hidden Talent

You have the power to persuade and influence others. You're the type of person who can turn a whole room around. The potential for great leadership is there, as long as you don't abuse it. Always remember, you have a lot more power over people than you might think!

What's Your Hidden Talent?

oh well..

Take the quiz:
What does your birth month reveal about you?

February
Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive. Sexy. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily but does not show it. Dislike unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizing dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.

Quizzes by myYearbook.com -- the World's Biggest Yearbook!

true friends??

I don't know why the lyrics of Shining Friends touched me so. I've been listening to that song for like countless times, yet the lyrics didn't affect me in any way. But today, it finally did.

A little faith
Brightens a rainy day
Life is difficult
You can't go away
Don't hide yourselves in the corner
You have my place to stay
Sorrow is gonna say goodbye
Opens up you'll see the happy sunshine
Keep going on with your dream
Chasing tomorrow's sunrise
The spirit can never die

Sun will shine my friend
Won't let you cry my dear
Seeing you shed a tear
Make my world disappear
You'll never be alone in darkness
See my smile my friend
We are with you
Holding hands
You have got to believe
You are my destiny
We're meant to be your friends
That's what a friend should be

I suddenly had a thought . Do I have true friends? Or they are just my true friends during happy moments alone? A food for thought worth to ponder over.

maths oh maths..

Last year: Mathematics = Pleasure
This year: Mathematics = PRESSURE!!

I suddenly had the feeling that I am no longer in love with maths.