Everything to me

Here I Go Again

2011-12-12T07:43:00.000-08:00

The familiar feeling of fear creeps in,
Tearing down my words, my heart,
Reminding me that,
Here we go again.

Time after time,
One after another.
Will I find one that works,
Or I will end up saying,
"Here we go again"

Once Again

2011-03-07T07:19:00.001-08:00

Once again, it is that time again,
Where another year has just passed,
It is the time for you to blow and cut the cake,
And even to celebrate.

Once again, it is that time again,
For your loved ones and those you hold dear
To be remembered how much they appreciate you.

Once again, it is that time again,
The day that mark another memory shared together,
Such happy times, we couldn't ask for more.

Once again, it is that time again,
For us all to remember,
Despite it being your bday,
We've got the greatest gift,

"You are in our lives for another year!"

-.-

2010-11-20T23:04:00.000-08:00

I realize I am starting to get complacent in certain things that I have set out to do. Things I have set out to achieve within this year and so forth.
Have things gotten too comfortable for me?
Have I lost that desire to chase my dreams (whatever) it may be?

I really do not know! :P
I have been really annoyed in the past 2 weeks with myself. Questioning and asking myself questions that I put aside if I end up unable to answer myself. The choices and decisions we make is entirely held upon us. We can decide to allow things to remain as it is or make a change for the better. But the thing is, can you see the better that has yet to come? People are at times looking at the present, at what helps make us feel good and contented NOW rather than TMRW.

TMRW never comes unless you go through TODAY. hmmm...stupid phrases..haha im gettin confuse thinking bout this phrase :P

Im unable to decipher where my attention should lie? Where my priorities lie? Things seems confusing at times and I am feeling a lil lost. Hahaha but im not emo-fied lost. HAHAHA im weird i know :P

Will I break this cycle of thoughts in the upcoming week? I will not let this confusion stand. I will go thru my coaching materials to get back on track. Well at least I have to touch them first! HAHAH its been 2 months since i opened the ICA website.

I need to get back into perspective. Need to re-focus. Life is a gift. Time is gold. If I do not make full use of it. I will not get back time that was lost. I want to be able to say, "I do not need to go back in time to relive anything again. I have achieved whatever I need." HAHAHA da concept is good. But it is easier said than done.

I am starting to get emotionally involved with someone. Hmm, a part of me knows its not what i want. Things do not seem right. But it seems now as the more I want to avoid or get away from it, the more I feel I want it. its annoying... -.- I miss eating chicken rice.

To end this...i have just been rambling in this post. Needed to put thoughts into words and BLAH! :P

Lalala photos:

Old & New

7am morning sky outside my window =.=

My "40-year old wife"

A friend who is turning his back on his home country :P

Two old compatriots that exceeds others :)

2010-10-12T08:24:00.000-07:00

Faith + Hope + Love

2010-10-12T06:55:00.000-07:00

As I sat back leaning on my leather seat,

I look back on past memories in the form of my mobile phone.

Every glimpse of the pictures I saw when I scrolled it back and forth brought back a dozen old memories.

Memories of smiles and sweets.

Where did that smiles disappear to?

Have everything turned cold?

Everyday = Brand new day

New day = New memories

So let's try looking at a brand new day being the wonderful gift as it is.

Out with the old and in with the new ")

Hey 2010

2010-04-03T10:10:00.000-07:00

Hey ya'll!

Back to my blog after abandoning it for like 4 months!

Anyways it not like i have any active readers :P

so chill only..

Let me update you on my life in the past 4 months:

I have officially graduated as of Dec 22nd 2009, but my graduation ceremony will be on the 6th of July 2010,
MARK YOUR CALENDAR'S PPL!
hehe jus jkss..
ive got a full set of graduation gear ready:
Sf's shirt
hun's tie
vivi's cologne

At the start of Jan 2010,
I joined HSBC on an internship fr 3 months.
And it just came to an end last week.
A glimpse and it has already been 3 months.

I have also started to take up a coaching course.
Alot of ppl in my field of study have all gone ahead
with professional papers like CPA.
Well I am the odd one out taking up coaching,
But well,
it is the road less taken.

I am also taking up chinese classes
to help improve my ability to listen and write
basic Mandarin. This are the things I NEED
to do in order to realise my Exchange overseas.

Short term goals:
1) Swimming consistently
2) Catch up with my Tele classes
3) Continue self learning for Chinese
4) Catch up with guitar self learning

(At the back of my head, I would really wish she could come
That night, it felt ever so real, that smile, that voice,
Argh... hate dreams!

2009-11-30T21:12:00.000-08:00

Exams are overrrrrr....

hopefully everything went well!

if it is...

I am officially a graduate!!!

I really miss home lately...

I miss my parents....

I miss my sis so much...

I miss my grandma...hehe thts surprising :P

What has been new since exams are over?

1) I've got a new job as a dish washer at a restaurant

2) Met up with Wai Yan before she heads to her

illustrious traineeship in Melbourne..

she is living the dream!!!

Melbourne with her own suite and also US NYC babye!

3) Went to snap some pictures at the

Adelaide Botanical Gardens

4) Feasting on Vietnamese food

5)Hoping for a new 50MM 1.8 Nikkor lense

6)Ultimate bumming to the max

7) Feeling like visiting my relatives in Melbourne

8) Been looking for a good TN for next year to China

What to do for this coming weeks?

1) Cycling

2) Gym..

neeed inspirasi..stay too far away

3) Hahndorf

4) Hallet's Cove

5) Adelaide Hills

6) Barossa Valley

7) Driving range

8) Basketball

Since the exams have been over..

I am feeling so unmotivated and lack of drive..

hehe it sucks

2009-11-08T15:24:00.000-08:00

"The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Don't settle. Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.“

Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computers

2009-11-07T03:24:00.000-08:00

Once upon a time in China....

There was a farmer which attend to his harvest daily. On a beautiful morning in spring, he went out to the field and attended to his harvest like usual. He plucked, weeded and fertilized. He was taking opportunity of the good weather and good surroundings. As a result, the crops that grew during the season was FANTASTIC.

One day.... a gossiping neighbour saw this good harvest and batch of grains.

The neighbour said: Hey farmer! Looks like the you got a good batch and it looks marvelous.

The farmer replied cooly: Oo it is alright.

Next season, the rain started pouring and pouring NON STOP. The farmer went out to the field to attend to his crops like he usually does daily. No matter how much he tried and tried, he could not do anything about it as his fields were flooded and the harvest died.

The neighbour gossiply came over to talk to the farmer.

The neigbour said: Oh! Too bad farmer my friend. Looks like your crops are not doing too well. The rain totally destroyed it!

The farmer said: Oh!Really? its alright.

After that, a few days later, the farmer's son, Y-Han was out to attend to the plantation with his father, the farmer. The son slipped on wet mud and fell. The impact of it caused the boy to hurt his arm. The son has always been the most helpful person on the farm aside from the animal helped used for plowing or others.

The gossip neighbour came out and said to the farmer again:

Oh! Too bad farmer my friend. I guess with your son hurt now, your crops will be affected. You have now one less hand helping you out. It is gonna be a tough time for you ahead.

The farmer replier: Oh! Really? It is alright.

So readers...

Have you guessed wad is the meaning behind this story??

Like in the story,
The farmer was not able to control the rain and
the fact that his son hurt his arm.
He responded cooly because he did not
remained with those as excuses that he could not achieve a good result in his crops.
Instead, he played down those problems and look ahead.
When the opportunity came to grow
his crops in Spring,
He took full use of it and grew a good harvest.

In our lives,
opportunities and instances will come knocking on our door.
We should learn to control what can be controlled
and learn to let go of what you cannot control.
If this opportunity is within your reach,
go all out for it.
If something is not within your reach,
learn to let go and move on.

Happy exams =)

Swan Lake in Adelaide

2009-11-06T15:28:00.001-08:00

Yesterday in the midst of my exams preparation
I went ahead with a friend to catch the
Swan Lake performed by the Russian Ballet.
They have performed all over Australia and even the world.

Swan Lake is about a story combining magic,
love and betrayal.
I used to watch the VCD with my sis as a kid.
I bet she would have enjoyed it.

At first I had the impression was ballet was gonna be a little boring.
BUT, i was so wrong.

With every move and toe standing thing.
You can see their enjoyment and determination to put on a good show.
I can really sensed that how the crow influenced their performance.
The evil Genius in the show was really outstanding in my opinion.
Princess Odette was CHUN. She span SOO SOO SOOO many times.. awesome solo performances at times.
The prince was jus dam ngah pek

Overall:
Pau De Deux + Tchaikovsky = BRAVO!

Well to end the night, it was a friend's bday!

HaPpY b'DaY
Dooonnnnkkkeeeyyyyyy

UniSAers and others....

2009-11-03T01:26:00.000-08:00

Lets make this 201 post memorable:

For those facing examinations or assignments.
I know the times are tough and its simple to get weary and tired.
The uncertainty in weather is not helping as well...
but,
I hope that this helps to bring renewed passion:

"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial,
because when he has stood the test,
he will receive the crown of life that
God has promised to those who love him."
James 1:12

Facing this adversity now
we must all not give up
for we are just step to victory!

What comes after that:
Joy
Rejoice
a moment to be freee....
Celebration: PARTAY!!!!!

Lets do it ya'll!

2009-10-11T09:18:00.001-07:00

I have so many saved drafts of things have been happening...

but im jus lazy to post it up!!

HAHAHAHAHA!!

looking back at them,
i could not believe it was almost a year already,
it was as though a nice dream,
but in reality,
not all dreams come true.

Kah Kit in Adelaide

2009-08-30T04:22:00.000-07:00

Kah kit: xiao mei mei.. yao bu yao kan jing yu??

Boey: Jing yu??? Gold fish???

Wishes

2009-08-23T18:22:00.000-07:00

HaPpY b'DaY
SaRRrrrRaA

May all of bossie's babe come true....

stay awesome and loving :)

HaPpY b'DaY
GoD- F@i

aging does not make you CUTE
ANYMORE!!
Hav an awesome one!
:)

July babies

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HaPpY b'DaY
KeVaN

Though its been months since we last met!
Hav a guud one bro!

HaPpY b'DaY
SuMii

My other twin sis....:)
Get that broken tibia all healed kei!
We'll party it up in OZ!

maxbrenner.maxbrenner.maxbrenner.200MYRhoneydew

till then..
stay awesome and loving!

Deep Fried Mars Bar!

2009-08-20T06:13:00.000-07:00

Previously I tried a Deep Fried Mars Bar
from Bondi Beach in Sydney!

Had a sudden craving and decided to make it...

Round 1: FAILED!

Round 2: Partially FAILED!

Round 3: Awesome!!! its worked!!!!
3rd times the charm!

3rd batch! YEAY!

3rd batch! WORKED OUT!

Left: Tried the round 2 batch! Scared dy -.-
Right: My main konco to make this!

Left: Dun dare try dy!
Right: OPERASI DFMG! OH!

2009-08-16T19:52:00.000-07:00

protect what is important to you

I cannot look back in the past
but I can look ahead.

For I may not have something
I would really deem 'important' now
But i know i will find it one day...

and when i do..
I will protect and safeguard it..

Its Genji!

2009-08-05T08:36:00.000-07:00

Flappy meets piglet

Genji with Piglet

I recently skyped with Genji
when i returned from Sydney.
It seemed to be more of a deaf date
than a blind date...
She replied on MSN, while i talked thru a microphone..
No matter how the date turned out...
It is something i missed in a while..

She is awesome :)

I miss her -.- and yito :(

Sydney

2009-08-03T06:54:00.000-07:00

Hey I know I have not been updating for over a month :P

Exams are over...

Hahaha gotten really lazy:P

Neways lets see wads new....

I recently just returned from my trip to Sydney...

It really made me feel more at home because it is really similar to KL!

Highlights of my Sydney trip:
1) Met up with Daffy!!! AWESOME!
2) Chiko, Lilia, Yoong and My Sweethearts Bakery
3) Met up with Roz! Its been 4 years!!! WOW!! Pretty as usual :P
4) Met up with Psycho and ate the best ribs ever!!! HURRICANES!

Let the pics roll....

Wif Daf at peak at Manly Beach

Chiko!

Wif Roz at Fish Mkt!

Sunset by Opera House and Harbour Bridge

Lilia & Yoong

St. Mary's Cathedral

Daf ..wheEe!!

Infectious smile :)

Rocks burger! Awesome!

Desert Song

2009-06-24T00:45:00.000-07:00

No weapon formed against me

shall remain,

I will rejoice

I will declare

For God is my victory

and He is here.

Champions

2009-06-15T06:33:00.000-07:00

This 2009 Nba Playoff Finals
have got to be the best I have seen in a long long time...

With so many come from behinds wins,
Many ties and Game 7 wins,
Many clutch play from Magic,
Much heroics from stars,
Dominant players rising,
etc...

This playoffs has provided much entertainment for a fan like me.

The two teams i supported, Magic and Rockets might not make have won it, but this playoffs showed that anything is possible.
Rockets made much improvement from their qualifying through the first round of the playoffs and
nearly beating the current NBA champs, Lakers by a game.

Meanwhile, the Magic prove to be the toughest team out there.
After trailing by 2 games to the Celtics, they came back to tie the series and won game 7.
It also happened for Cavaliers.
They faced the NBA regular season MVP, King James and his team of talents.
James showed his dominance as a player to be watched out for in the next season or two. Comparison between James and Kobe has been so obvious since the start of the season.
It looks like Kobe has the upper hand, winning the MVP for the NBA playoffs and winning the biggest prize in the league, NBA Championship..
HIS 4th one!!!

As a fan of T-Mac, I am used to seeing he and Kobe battle head to head in the scoring charts. However, it is obvious Kobe is the more dominant player. I salute his determination and a heart of a champion. He dedicated his win to his family. Instead of celebrating with the team, he dedicated the win to his wife and daughter who traveled all over relentless to watch him play his best day in and day out for the Lakers. Kobe is trully a SUPERHUMAN on the court for the past 2 seasons. He averages 32points throughout the Magic-Lakers series. This shows he is able to take over play and come up when the team needs him to score. In addition, he averages almost 5.6 rebounds and 6 assist a game. That way he is an all-rounder. He looks out for his team mates and involve them into the plays. Trully a champion at heart and mind.

As much i hate to admit kobe is now the best... in my opinion,
HE IS THE BEST!

SuperHuman

Inheritance

2009-06-07T10:28:00.000-07:00

Inheritance will come at a certain stage in life. I have finally received mine!!
Its from sara...its the D**...
It is an inheritance worth the money :)

LALALALALALALA mind me...

Steps

2009-06-07T10:18:00.000-07:00

It is not a matter of how fast I get there,
It is the steps i take to reach it.

I may not make all the right ones,
but I know the moment I make them,
they are something I will remember.

All battles, big or small in magnitude,
do not matter, as long I take that bold step.
No matter what is over the wall,
because there will always be a new wall standing high in your way.
But what matters is the steps taken to reach it.

Update

2009-05-23T08:09:00.000-07:00

Doggie v Ferret
(Million Paws Walk)

This shot was taken at dog walking event which I recently attended.
It really brighten up my day every time i look at it.
Looks so cute and funny!!!

Assignments are still annoying :P

Cheryl and I recently watched the theater version of
Phantom of the Opera
It was held at the
Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

The songs were same from
the movie which was released in 2004.
Thus, it was pretty easy to predict
what song will come next.
It was a good performance
by the Phantom.
He was the Star of the show!
Many peeps applauded his performance
at the end of the night.

2009-05-12T08:31:00.000-07:00

proudssss of youuuuuuuu :)

come on...Sydney its your turn ^.^

~greatest fan~

Good ole days

2009-05-10T19:58:00.000-07:00

Happy Mothers Day

2009-05-10T18:20:00.001-07:00

<3

Flappy wishes mummy, "Happy Mother's Day xoxo"

Kkit...guud luck in ur exams yo!

Expressions

2009-05-06T13:33:00.001-07:00

Let you all DIE!!!

2009-05-06T08:20:00.000-07:00

Assignment month!!!!
Itsss gettin crazzziiieee....

Things had happened in the past month that really stirred my emotions to be volatile..like an ocean wave either coming as a small wave or a massive tidal wave... The irregularities in my emotions really affected the way I saw things and my judgment. I was not my usual self.

It was hard to face facts but in this past week, I just felt so uplifted. During an oxygen event lately, a guy shared on no matter how discourage we maybe, God would want us to come back to Him for anything. Be it a form of support, strength or love. As during that time of worship, I draw near to HIm as I felt He started to draw near to me. It was an uplift as I just felt an outflow of a extra weight and baggage in my heart.

This verse really strike me at that moment :

Psalm 46:

¹⁰ "Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth."

keep the faith

as I just wanna be with you

1/27 Expressions

2009-04-27T18:23:00.001-07:00

lalalala

2009-04-27T18:17:00.000-07:00

The holidays are officially over!!!

Over the holidays ive learnt alot of myself, my focus, my drive and others.
This time of rest and relaxation allowed me to
think about what I want for myself and
what the future might hold for me.
One thing is certain, there is one worth fighting for.

hehe have to catch up with my studies already.

Assignments coming in a PILE!!!
ehehehe wad a CHALLENGE!!!

Back to those in Malaysia...
Happy hols!!!

Melbourne

2009-04-23T07:26:00.000-07:00

Melb's CBD

Flinders Train Station

It has been a 2 week break for us in Adelaide..
well time seems to be passing really quickly...
A couple of days back i took a trip down to Melbourne by myself...
I thought it was a great opportunity to get away
and also meet up with every1 :p

It was great to meet everyone.
I stayed for 5 days with Ming Hui and his gf.

Day 1:
I took Tiger Airways down to Melb.
Argh my flight got delayed for over an hour!!!!!
Waited in total of 2 hrs for a domestic flight!!!!
CRAZY!!! :p

When i arrived at Melb Airport it was
sooooo soooo
coollld.....chilllzzzzzz...
*nose leaking*

Took a skybus down to Southern Cross Station where i met up with Ming Hui and his gf.
My first time taking a tram in Melb.
It is sooo confusing!!! So many routes and diversion!!!!
Adelaide is just from North to South!
City West to Glenelg!
Melb is exp! Their trams have to buy tickets like MetCard
Adelaide we have Free Trams within the main CBD.

Well my dinner for that night was Thai Chili Chicken Wings with rice!!! Yummm
I had my fair share of spicy fuud in Melb thx to Ming Hui!! :p

On my 2nd day:
My adventure begin with us waking up at 2pm!!!
Hehe half the day was gone!
We awoke and bum at home :p
After that headed down to RMIT to meet up with Chin Yuan
We had vietnamese beef noodles!!
Its a must try!!
After that headed to Max Brenner to have a drink.
It was so unique!! I had a kewl drink!
We made it ourselves.
SUCKAO: With hot milk and choco bits!

After that at night,
We headed to Crown Entertainment Centre!
It was huge!!! Bigger than Adelaide's Sky City.
The Crown Hotel was sooo freaking nice the interior!!

After that i headed out to China Town to meet up with
Adam and Nicole and Lawrence.

On my 3rd day:
I woke up and finally get to watch my first tv channel in the last 3 months!!!
ESPN babye!! NBA!!!!
Dallas v Rockets!!!
Yao v Nowitzski!!
The Glove: J-Terry was the star of the show!

At 4.30 i met up wif my lil mui, Soo fern to go shopping at Chappel St.
Walked thru the whole street! it was sooo sooo long!!!!
Alot of brands from
Evisu, True Religion, Seven For All Mankind,
Ed Hardy, Kssubi, Bettina Liano and others...
After that me n SF had a light snack at Pancake Parlour House...
We had 2 pancakes with Cream and Ice Cream!
After that we took very vintage looking pics :p

For dinner we had Uncle Dino's, a famous Italian restaurant off Laigon St.
According to my friends it is an Italian district!
There is even an Italian mob and a Don!!!
Kewl!!!
Pizza and pasta was good.
After that I met up with Ming Hui and Michelle for Melb's famous Gelato at Laigon St.
Ferrero Roche and Durian!!!! Onzz!

We ended the night with playing pool.

On my 4th day:

We woke up bout 1pm again!
hehe there goes half the day agian! :p
We went to collect Ming Hui's skyline!
His car's air filter can be heard a mile away.
After that I went to meet up with Randy and Kah Leong for tea at Max Brenner again!
Once again i had a SUCKAO!

At night, I headed to my cousin's 21st bday.
It was a great turnout to Jeff's 21st:p
Gary and Elaine made speeches talkin bout Jeff as a kid.
Was gr8 to meet up with Auntie Belinda and Unc Hon Yin.

After that i headed to RMIT to play basketball with Ming Hui.
After a couple of shots, i became
SUPER SUPER TIPSY and LIGHT-HEADED!

On my last day:
I woke up as early as 8 am!!!
Met up with Soo Fern to go to a morning market, Campberwell Market!
It was packed with people.
Filled with goodies like vintage clothes, leather clothes, everything can be found there!
Ate some Spanish Donuts!
Pretty kewl, it was cinnamon and jam filled! yumzz *drools*

After that met up with Kar Leng and her bf for tea.

Went to ANOTHER chocolate hotspot:p
Randy and Kah Leong came along.
It was almost 3 years since i last saw her:p

After that, Randy Kahleong and myself head over to Crowne Casino.
I came out with a deficit of 15 AUD :(
After that i headed to play basketball with Ming Hui again.
At night, had the spiciest food i ever had since coming to Australia!
Good ole Sze Chuan!!!
yumzzz

There goes my nite!!! I took a 6am flight back to Adelaide.

At the Melb Airport there was drama! hahaha i was goin thru the scanning area.
They suddenly decided to randomly select me as a security testing for the air craft.
I got scanned on the inside and outside of my bag and my clothing!
The result was i was 19% potentially dangerous!!!
I was exposed to chemicals that were used for bomb making!
They redo the test again, and this time was 35%!!!!!!
Lagi shockingg!!!! but after a few more times, i was cleared... *phew!

Back in Adelaide now......

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btw:

HaPpY 21st bDaY eE vOnN!!!

Hav a blessed week!

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Ppl..dun miss out on Paroimia being held in FGA KL!
For more information just msn me or email me!

What a week?

2009-04-12T08:27:00.000-07:00

A week just passed by within a blink of an eye. With so many that happened, from PFM test, CPL assignment due, trip down to Port Adelaide and Harbourtown!

PFM test came just a couple of days after a hectic week of 3 assignments due..
I think i did pretty alrite for this paper and
just hope for the best:P *crossed fingers*

Trip to Port Adelaide came as a sudden trip,
whereby it was originally planned n planned and it gets postponed everytime.
It is a pretty cool trip to Port Adelaide.
We get to sit on a dolphin cruise whereby we get to see DOLPHINS!!! Malaysia does not have dolphins in its waters.
The cruise lasted for a full 2 hrs.
Our friends previously went on this cruise
complaining only can see like 2 to 4 dolphins the whole trip...
1 group of them also said they saw NONE!!!! Poor thing!!
ehehe because we all got to see almost 12 to 14 dolphins!!!!
it was the cutest thing ever...it was mostly the mom and its young!! so cute!!! we saw a few big ones...dey swam as fast as the boat! It seems that this dolphin cruise collects its funds and gives it to dolphin research. Surrounding the port is industrial companies. From what i can see, they contribute to mostly of the death of these dolphins with industrial dumping and pollution. In addition, speed boats that travel up n down the sea passage cause some dolphins to get hurt or even died being struck by its propellors and lack of response time to react to the incoming speed boat. Videos of the dolphins are with SK.

Harbourtown was crazy!! EVERYTHING WAS ON SALE!!!!
Me, SK and Sara are broke after this adventure:p
Next target: Fishing rod! I wanna fish!!

Words cannot describe this feeling right now
Thoughts of you come and stays,
As my feelings holds on,
But I wish you the best,
Finding your wants and desires.

~Greatest fan of your life~

2009-04-10T09:38:00.000-07:00

In on Easter HOLS!!!!
yay!!!
Goin to melb to visit some frens

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As my heart longs for you...
will it end this way?
i do not want believe it

Hand in hand,
Step by step,
Day by day.

2009-03-26T03:37:00.000-07:00

BUSTER IS WELL AGAIN!!!

assignments:p
headache also....

DOUBLE KILL!

2009-03-21T13:49:00.000-07:00

*get well buster boy*

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I hate this part right here

From You to me

2009-03-21T01:17:00.000-07:00

I'm always used to doors when i open closing,
Never looking back and see whats behind,
For it maybe unexpected,
That You are standing behind,
Laying the path of my dreams,
All You ask is I stop
And turn back
to take a look what is behind.
Everything we need and want will be.
Exceeding all laws and wisdom,
It is from You to me.

Thank You Lord for the smallest and biggest of dreams
and providence!

Beautiful Disaster

2009-03-20T05:30:00.000-07:00

Its been third week of uni and its almost our 5th week in Adelaide.
The weather is slowly coming colder and colder.
But its very uncertain, with it at times hot and warm like hell and cold like frozen nuts..
Its DUE TO THE WIND!!!

Assignments are coming up as well...

BUGE---> CPL---> IBPF

I'm happy as well cos Daffy managed to get an acceptance at
Melbourne Uni.
That is considered 1 of the big 8 Universities in Australia.
*Proud!!! Smileee :)*

Lately my back been beginning to sore, I think its due to my previous injury to my back in secondary. Starting to feel it strained when i play sports like basketball or futsal. Been playin basketball here almost every week and its pretty kewl since i din really play at all since entering pre U and uni. I really miss my playing days with the guys:

MH- our own kobe bryant :p
Cyuan - our own yao ming
VL - team captain!!!
Yito - Mitsui:p
Reugan - our ball handler and tony parker like
Benedict - our own duncan!!
Wing Haong - our own Vince Carter!!! high flyer!!
Kian Fai - Vice Captain!! plays like D-Wade
Boon Hui - comedian!!! Bruce Bowen!!
Mun Cheng - Athletic!! Sakuragi!

Life in Adelaide is pretty peaceful as i feel safe walking out at timesl ike 2am in the morn to buy groceries!!!! The ang moh drunkards here will go around shouting profanities or discriminative statements bout us Asians. But well, Australia was also found on imigrants (British :P), so i don't really care about those statements. But today kinda made my day, an ang moh looked at me and jus gave me a small smile and said the typical Aussie impersonation, "Good day Mate!"

For those who don't know, I am stayin with SK and Yhan! A day with them is like funniest shit happens! Yhan goes on his rampage Zhao For Yap Mor sessions!!! SK with his saying, "Decision is in your hands, if you make the wrong one, I will put a cd and POP!! Gone! (inside joke)" SK will make his outburst screams and shouts middle of the night:p

Other quotes:

DEEP FRY!!!!!

MAH BO TAUFU!!!! OI!!! FM LA!!! SKY!!! SKYYY!!!! CITY!!!! CAAAA!!! CAAA!!!
OI!!! CAAA!!! SSSIII!!! NNNNOOO!!!

That is why i said beaufitul disaster!
Their a gift :)

2009-03-16T05:50:00.000-07:00

yaaaaaaayyyy she did it!!!! SOOO proud of her ^^

<3

2009-03-15T20:57:00.000-07:00

My Ultimate Goal

I miss this smile sooooo much...argh

I miss yu ssooooo sooo soooo sooo soooo much..

Update

2009-03-15T20:26:00.000-07:00

It has been a whole full month since i've been away from Malaysia.

Time is startin to pass by really quickly...

Recently we had a dinner at a korean restaurant when sara got back...

Sara Hwanjean Vivi SK Yhan n myself

had our most expensive meal since we got here...

AUD 26!!!

When i went to pick up the cheque to pay, I received a notice and warning from the staff which complained we wasted food.

In KL, the typical response to a Buffet is to grab all you can and try to finish ALL..but its quite impossible :p

The owner wanted to charge us..but in the end since this is our first patronage they decided not to...but let us off with a fair warning

Have been playing futsal over here as well..hehe our terms of futsal is goin to an open field..taking some hurdles to make as goal post.. We played till the wind was so strong..We had to stop in certain periods just to get away from the wind..

Been startin to attend the Paradise Community Church as well...

its pretty kewl..feels so at home due to its similar service with YC back home..

We took part in event also organised by the church.

It is known as the O-Hunt..It is like a treasure hunt goin all over Adelaide City..

In my team we have he amazing Salty Wet....

SK (Leader), Sara, Pretib, Gabriel and myself..

We travelled back and forth back and forth around the city of Adelaide..

THere in total of 41 teams that participated with ppl from different countries and nations:p. It is really a game for all types of ppl:p... it was great fun exploring the city and gettin to know bits and parts of the history of Adelaide.. Like the founder of Adelaide is Sir Colonel William Light...

I also got to know wad a balloonie was.....

heheh dun get mischevious...

its NOT A CONDOM!!!

Its just a balloon shaped into otehr forms like a sword or crown etcc...

It started from 1pm to 5pm...We ended the event with a feast of roti canai and hot curry...yum.... orange juice!!! In the end we came out 4th in the whole race... Though we were dissapointed we did not win.. The race brought more valuable things like memories and laughter. In the end, all of us were sore and tired..

BUT the night did not end there... right after that... me pretib, david ,gabriel and jen jin headed over to our local casino, SKY CITY to catch the match between ManU and Liverpool.

This is a MUST watch match...

I watched the previous match of Real Madrid and Liverpool..

IT was sick..

BUt somehow i had thought it might end as a draw..but it turned out to be 4-1!!!!

I celebrated like crazy taunting some MAnU fans..sorri but its jus braggin rights:p...

First it started off with Ronaldo with a penalty!! 1-0!!!

Followed by EL NINO's Torres Goal!!! 1-1

Next up, Gerrard was fouled and he stepped up to take a spot kick..

And he did!!! 2-1!!! Captain Marvel did it!!!

In the second half, ManU raised the tempo abit, but Liverpool was up for the challenge.

Bout the 70th min, ManU brought on Giggs, Schooles and Berba

which everyone thot would bring goals to ManU.

But, Aurelio scored a freekick Van Der Sar can't do anything bout it..

to cap the nite off... VIDIC got SENT OFF and

Dosenna scored a fantastic chip over the keeper... JOB WELL DONE!

Next day, we went to church..

It was a wonderful time with Sara and SK...

Sara raped both me n sk teaching us about

EAR SEX, ARMPIT SEX and NOSE SEX!!! Let the pics do the talking...

2009-03-06T02:44:00.000-08:00

Its been a whole three weeks I am already in Adelaide..

Time passes really quickly..

We jus started classes in Uni...

Well its not that I am comparing but i do not see the difference in studying back home and here..

The main difference would be the depth and language used which are more rich and fluent..

CLASSES HERE ARE SHORT!!!! Its like mostly an hour of tut only.. Dats the main part!!!

Well aside from Glenelg Beach,

I went to Soundwave 2009!!!!

It is a music festival that is held all over Australia covering areas such as Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide. It was an opportunity of a lifetime to meet and experience band performances from :
Gold finger!!

Red Jumpsuit Apparatus!!!

Jane's Manequin!!!

From the Sickest Kids!!!

New Found Glory!!!

Nine Inch Nails!!!

It was a really HHOOOOT HHHOOOOT day!!!
went wif a neighbour, Gabriel! It started at 12pm to 10pm!!!
But i missed the NIN performance
because I was too tired and just felt like goin home to sleep!!

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SK zhao for yap mor!!!!

Update

2009-02-25T06:44:00.000-08:00

Hey ya'll its been a while since i updated my blog

hehe in fact it has been almost 20 days..

Well i have been in Adelaide for almost 2 weeks dy

with a whole year more to go...

Things are rather good as we have settled down already...

Im stayin together with SK and Y-han

Presenting my house mates:

Yhan + SK

Hahah things are alwis noisy and crazy over here day n nite with our usual basketball n football matches at home...

hehe SK is da FRYING king..everything DEEP FRY!!!!

Yhan is our EGG king..

Im da one who boils soup..hehe i throw in EVERYTHING!!! from apples to grapes and seaweed!!!

For more pics of our cooking sessions and dishes... go visit yhan's photo albums in facebook

Hehe few days back we visited the SKY CITY CASINO!!! SK JOM LA!!!! hehe well we had ppl who had their fair share of winnings and losses :p... hehe its pretty kewl..

Im really missing everyone from my family, daffy <3 and frens... Do email me for anythin ok :p Ill start to email a few of you as soon as possible aye... Lastly i wanna thank those who came and send me off and made my farewell more that precious.. our Uni gang, Genji Yito, 4 musketeeers plus their dai pors :p

mmmmiiiiss yuuuu likkkeee crazzzzzziiiiiiee <3

my awesome family <3

Unimates :P

Have a great week ahead...

God bless :P

To Bust

2009-02-06T07:45:00.000-08:00

GeT wELL sOoN BuSt!!!

DaFfy is Reali worried bout yu..

i'm worried bout yu 2..

i still wan you to bring me slipper when i come over kei
^^
God bless^^

Saboed

2009-02-03T10:05:00.000-08:00

I thought once Yhan's bday was over.

WE ALL would have OUTGROWN sabo-ing!

:P :P :P

hehe but it proved otherwise.. I GOT SABO-ED!!!

WATCH OUT ALL OF YOU!!!!

but thx for the thought and meaning behind the sabo...

YHAN WATCH OUT WEI!

*pics uploaded later

Good ole days

2009-02-03T09:44:00.001-08:00

Managed to catch up with some secondary mates..
Simon, Seok Yee, K5, Yito, Genji & others
Hehe its kewl to see how much
each one of us grown and mature over the past 3 years.
Will miss them all when in Adelaide..

Additional:
VAL is the SMARTEST!!

HaPpy ChIneSe neW YeaR ya'll

My Infectious Smile

2009-02-03T09:32:00.000-08:00

It has been a whole year!
Thx for being so fantastic and awesome!

It has been awesome!

Day out

2009-01-19T02:28:00.000-08:00

Welcome to.....

Coliseum Cafe---->

Coliseum Cafe is found at the heart of town
in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman

It sports an European Colonial housing style in the early 1920's
in Malaysia under the ruling of the British then..
This Coliseum Cafe has stood the test of time starting off since
the 1920's (according to some websites) lasting till now..

Eating in there has brought my imagination to
imagine how early western dining was in our country
and how it has evolved into with all different cuisines
from western countries of Italy, French and etc...

Interior:

Thirst quencher....arhhh!!! taste FANTASTIC LA!!!
ICE LEMON TEA!!

Main course:
Coliseum Chicken Cordon Bleu

has a strong taste of wheat and grain on the skin..
Fried nicely on the outside which is a crispy and tasty...
Inside the meat is warm and the cheese is not over the top HOT!

Dessert:
Caramel Custard Pudding

Swwweeeettt custard!!!
yum!!!slight caramel and honey gravy :p

ME SUPER FULL.....

Next stop: Little Indian of KL
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman

Took this deco pic from Sogo

Visited the Dataran Merdeka and Bukit Pahlawan

Expressions

2009-01-10T09:19:00.001-08:00

Musketeers with R2D2...gayzz...peinesss =.=

i like this! back in langkawi!

Planet of the apes meets Zhong Li ..jus jk:p

Tribunal of nerds?

Ngah Pek lou
Naked Dng?

Botak me, Genji and Yito (gay hair)

me & mom

hehe you should see it as a screensaver :p

Thug in the making???

Oi yo...13yrs of friendship wei...like yito and otherzzzz... =.=

Jits...da beast...da man la...=.=

Form 2!

OBH!

Sei AL-loh ah

hehe posers sial.!!!
The other sides???

LickiTIB!!!

Crooked fingersssss...

zzz bunch of gangsters...

Look up la!

Back in TBS!

Meet the mole!

hahah ronnie!

K Sutdio 5.15!

zzz Tag Heur model??

Hardworking sial...Fake Wei..

Wedding proposal??? 19 only wor???

OOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Innocent as a baby!

THUG in the present!!!
without my AK-47:(
*kahleong, yhan, pretib..
CS LA JOM!

these are just a few simple pics of the past and the present....ENJOY :p

For you

2009-01-04T10:50:00.000-08:00

As with every new season,
I hope this ride will stop,
As I take you by the hand,
And have this dance with you,
Upon the jealousy of the skies.
(hehe jealous rite lil ole clouds ^^)

For every memory we make,
Is something i treasure and keep,
With you, different dreams are made,
From where it all began,
To see how it becomes.

Surrounded by the love you give,
Which is a blessing received,
Willingly and ever filling,
To my heart now adored,
Bundled with wholesome huggies!!!

You are such a filling and joyous presence. To hear you say "I love you" fills my day with sweetness and affection.

2008-12-31T21:29:00.000-08:00

HaPpy NeW yEaR!

Brought to you by Nosnim, Boey, Fei Chai

As the year of 2008 comes to an end,
2009 is promised to be filled with
challenges and surprises.

So let this year be a difference by:
Making a difference, Stand out and shine!

2008 has ended as of once it
passed midnight on 31st December 2008.
Every legacy we made during 2008,
When it comes to 2009, that legacy is washed away,
That is why I am coming back tomorrow,
to start anew.

Awaken

2008-12-27T07:35:00.000-08:00

Awaken:

My heart once lost,
but, now awaken,
For You are the reason,
To know You are looking back,
Stops my heart from sleeping.

My heart now sings a new song,
For You are with us,
Through Your eyes,
our shames are gone,
Our hearts now awaken.

2008-12-23T03:15:00.001-08:00

Merry X'mas
and
Happy New Year to ALL!!

It is Christmas in the hearts of others
that makes Christmas truly
Christmas in the air.

Have a Merry Christmas with
all your loved ones and all.

Happy b'day Lil Jesus
Hail Yu^^

Cafe Cafe

2008-12-19T23:21:00.000-08:00

Tried out this place called Cafe Cafe.

Went there with Suyi recently.
BTW..she is back!!!
Whee!!!

Back to Cafe Cafe:

Concept:
It has a very Victorian feeling to the house
with the style decorated
with alot of ornamentation like old piano sets,
furniture and mirrors
to enhance the size of the restaurant.

In addition,
It was filled with dark woods, cameos
and nice scenic lighted backgrounds.
This brings out a very classical and old grand room.

It shows a sense of character
and individualism in their concept
of the restaurant.

Food:
French and European fine dining.
Got nice tiramisu and creme bulee
Escargot is RECOMMENDED!
Din get to try though :(

Price:
Pricey! But worth every dollar paid.

Pics of the week:

Thats her! <3

Happy hols yo!

My back hurts! I need rest i guess?

Madoff Scam

2008-12-19T22:45:00.000-08:00

I have recently been following alot on the automotive industry in US and recently picked up on the Madoff fraud by conducting on ponzi scheme. A ponzi scheme is like those skim cepat kaya whereby you invest a certain amount and your returns (almost double digit percentage) would be very substantial compared to other investment schemes such as hedge funds or govt securities. From the amount you invest, the amount will be pooled up with other investors putting their money in also.

What is the Madoff scam you may ask?

Bernard Madoff financier who allegedly ran a $50 billion Ponzi scheme by using cash from new investors to pay off older ones amounting to $50 billion. This form of investment trickery was made known and was revealed when Madoff no longer had the ability to generate the cash to cover the $50billion.

Resulting:
Hedge funds are heavily affected along with many wealthy private investors due to all teh risk exposure from the Madoff's investment pool. Philanthropies, charitable organisations are also affected due to the certain individuals who are affected.

The Madoff scam was another hit to the current financial crisis affecting mainly the World Stock Markets causing the fall in global stock index such as the US Dow Jones, Brazil's Ibovespa.

This could also mark the end of the hedge fund industry. Among the few victims of the Madoff scam would involve alot of international securities companies such as Japan's Nomura Holdings lossing up to $306 million, French bank BNP Paribas risk exposure up to $470 million in losses and Spain's Grupo Santander SA.

What will happen to Madoff?
For now, the Courts are in seized of his assets by freezing all liquidated assets to prevent him from accessing them.

Random

2008-12-08T12:39:00.000-08:00

Belated wishes:

HaPpy b'DaY NuT-Vi (aka mom)

HaPpY b'DaY bRo Y-HeM

hApPy b'Day ChiCkie Rice

Quote:
You'll learn to curse when you learn to drive!

Itinerary:
SINGAPORE WITH HER!!
<3

Week 1:
It's the hols and i jus finished week one of it.
Well it's been a wonderful week filled with must rest and relaxation.
Just got back from a trip of Singapore with Daf.
Had sucha must needed rest and relaxation after exams.
Had sucha wonderful time!
Whee!! hehe freaking gay man..
our bus got delayed like 1hr 45 mins...
%$%$%^^(..am tryin to curse, being polite on my blog)..
Singapore is sucha nice place..
it reminded me so much of hong kong..
The efficiency and the civilised attitude of the people
is something to be admired and
i feel is something lacking in Malaysians at times.
Im not excluding myself.

BTW:
SPECIAL THX TO KAHLEONG FOR THE RIDE BACK AT 2AM wei!

The hols are not the same without
Loh Butt Sin..
Hahha
This dude have been my best friend way back
since 1969...zzzz
We were best friends since primary and still man
Dat dickhead aint coming back this year..
Hahaha man jus tell the truth bout your results
-.-

pics will be posted soon...

stay tune!

To all those working internships:
Fight the good fight and live to tell of it! Cheers bros n sis ^^

Blast from the Past

2008-11-19T01:26:00.000-08:00

Shake it! Shake it!

Calvin and Hobbes.. men's best friend :p

Doggie & Pooch day out: Pluto, Scooby Doo, Stitch and Odie

Asterix meets Tin Tin (hun's fav characters)

Simpsons enjoying the Last Supper
Asterix in action
Go Obelix!!!

I am guy who grew up with all kind of comics and these are a few
that really bring much joy and laughter. Asterix is something i enjoy the partnership and friendship that they share, obelix and asterix.
Tin Tin is something daf likes and i have started to read a few of their stripes online. The old cartoon on Adventures of Tin Tin were pretty kew
l with a young boy travelling around the world on missions
and with his pet dog always along with him.

Calvin and Hobbes is really a real classic i
have read since standard 6. It's humour and insights from a kid's point of view shows that we are always never too old to be young.
Hobbes is an awesome soft toy and with
Calvin's imagination, the trouble they cause is superbly funny.

Another classic character is tom and jerry, and the simpsons and scooby doo!!!! Awesome awesome shows.

Great times!!! Exams stress reliever!!!
Good luck y'all Unisa-ians!!

Nutcrew 'Shohoku'

2008-11-12T10:11:00.000-08:00

THIS IS FIRSTLY A VERY SYOK SENDIRI POST!!! MIND ME:p

Center

Akagi Cheang
nickname: Gorilla

Power Forward
Sakuragi Tan
nickname: Genius

Vincent and Y-han

Small Forward
Rukawa Leong
nickname: Fox

Shooting Guard
Mitsui Nosnim
nickname: Three Pointer

Point Guard
Miyagi Pratiban
nickname: Gangsta

Shooting guard
Kogure Chow
nickname: Spectacle dude

Manager
Ayako Vi
nickname: Mom

The Cheerleader
Haruko Sara
nicnkname: Ah Moi

'Shohoku' Nutcrew

Latest Expressions

2008-11-08T08:39:00.000-08:00

Tu Ahmoi cantek la.. *Smiles wide :p*

EEEeee I need my ballsss

Eeyeer!!! GG dy

Amboi!! Takut la!

Nutcrew with Claryn

Band of Brothers

Left: Gosh what an armpit!
Middle: If you SSSSSMMMMMMMMEEEELLLLLLLL!!!! What Vin is cooking
Right: Tee-hee

Real men

Dun blame me cos im spastic

Rocking black fryday new Creation

The Joy of Sports!!!

2008-11-08T08:07:00.000-08:00

The Nba Regular Season just started with the Houston Rockets looking stronger this season with the inclusion of Ron Artest & Brent Barry.With a new set of players. The bench looks to be very solid and able to cover for ALL positions.

Now they would form the trio of Yao, Mcgrady and Ron Artest.

I hope it will be T-Mac's year this year. Hope he remains injury free and be in the contention in the playoffs and finally win his NBA Championship.

Here is his most memorable highlight..his 13 point rally against the Spurs. How many guys can do this?? No one but him!!

Another Sport that i have been following closely is also F1.
LEWIS HAMILTON IS THE NEW 2008 FIA Formula One Champion!!!!

Lewis Hamilton came in 5th place in the Grand Prix in Interlagos,Brazil which just help him edged past Felipe Massa for the F1 Driver's Championship. imagine.. just won by a POINT!!! Such drama and mixed emotions were brought upon Massa when he found out he just lost the championship by a point after he thought he was declared the champion. It is the most dramatic finish to a world championship in my opinion. I remembered how Kimi Raikonnen won it last year off from Hamilton in similar situations. However, Hamilton managed to avoid a repeat of last year's championship finale. If i were him and it were to happen again I will retire from the sport itself..GG wei..

FOR MORE SPORTS UPDATES PLEASE CHECK OUT http://sportsmadeforlovers.blogspot.com/

Courage

2008-11-01T11:03:00.000-07:00

These are a few verses that i have stuck by. I just felt the need to display this for people who might face these problems.

Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

God bless ^^

Expressions

2008-11-01T10:13:00.000-07:00

Latest expressions in my life:

2008-11-01T09:54:00.000-07:00

Every moment we spend,
Is something i hope that lasts,
From the start to the end,
My wish that it is ours to own.

Today tomorrow and the day after may come,
But one things for sure,
You mean everything,
To just be with you.

2008-11-01T09:47:00.001-07:00

Happenings:

Yito's Sis Wedding..

It was pretty cool to go for a wedding of a fren's family member..hehe this is diff because my fren, Yito i have known him since i was 7? i used to wait wif my sis outside his porch to wait for the bus to school.. i remember my sis and i used to think that whoever stayed in this house is damn rich..hehe in the end he turned out to be one of best friends...

Euro Funfair

I went to a Euro Funfair with Daffy. It was sucha long time since we went out together aside from the occasional trips to the mall. I think it might still be there... Euro Funfair in Bukit Tinggi Klang, Aeon Jusco Mall thr... Huge ass place...the rides were awesome..they remind me of sunway lagoon bit duno why:p

Birthday wishes:

HaPpY b'DaY vOoi LoOn aka LlaMa..

HaPpY b'DaY CLarYn aka AuNtiee...

hAppY b'Day sUet YeN

hApPy B'DaY CaTh

HappY b'DaY ChYe SoOn

Exams are around the corner and i gotta move into studying mode heavier than before. Just started studying the past week but it seems getting stressed when thinkin bout it.. PLUS THE FREAKING TIMETABLE NOT OUT YET!!!! zzzz

Business Plan

It was the finals of the Taylors Business Plan competition, our friends Chye Soon, Yee Leng and Li San won it with no mercy!!! Great accomplishment!!! Next up HSBC...Beware of them..they might just do wad we failed to do..

It brought up many memories from the past year and the first half of the year.. I just realize it is hard to say goodbye to these memories because it may seem that time passes really quickly. From the taylors competition, the time and effort we placed in.. plus i had adventurun to balance. the adrenaline was refreshing and challenging.. Followed up by the HSBC Young Entrepreneur Competition 2007/2008.. Well it brought me memories of the time that i was in hk..looking back i just realise its now November dy..

At times i just want to a step back n think about the path i wish to carve out. Many thoughts are goin through my mind and its hard for me to say this...but i am actually afraid of what is going to happen in the next few months.. I am slowly learning to rely on Him and through Him i can do all things!

Everything seems to come so fast, That is hard to make everything last!

2008-10-18T23:46:00.001-07:00

http://www.canongoesgreen.com/

2008-09-30T05:53:00.001-07:00

Craving: Something friend with dip!

Members:

Technician
Ham Sup Lou

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Have you ever considered about the
night sky you so commonly gaze upon,
the moon, the stars, the constellations.

That we may see it being so wide and endless..
but when day approaches..the night disappears
and the light reappears.

Beyond our atmosphere...
there lies the vast skies of space and
other galaxies..
Billions and countless amount of stars

And day by day a new star is born..
Our sun is considered to be star like the many others..
The sun provides us light and heat even though we are like
142million or 153 million km away from our source of heat.
However, if the sun explodes we are sucked into a blackhole where
ppl assume it to be of zero base...no life zzz

Space as beautiful as it is
with many stars and galaxies is of
PURE VACUUM...
there is NO friction,
NO AIR,
while we are beings of carbon and hydrogen based,
space acts as the ultimatum for housewives
who always complain on things being so dirty
and not cleaned..
In space it will be the ultimate cleanliness:p

Of something that might seem to be so beautiful,
space seems to be sucha dangerous place
with US humans taking leaps forth to overcome this danger,
Men in suits go up against gama and x rays and high levels of radition,
furthermore, there is a chance of our bones incinerate and our flesh inflammed in the suit which are built to protect them..

Imagine being contaminated with radiation
No human contact.
No sex
No intimacy
No whacking ppl
zzzzzz

hehe jus jk...

Aside from radiation,
the temperatures in space is either
SUPER COLD or SUPER HOT!!!
GG..
If once exposed, you might die from
hypoxia
whereby yr blood might just turn to vapor due to the vast
difference in temperatures..
In addition, the oxygen processed throughout our blood stream
could be deoxygenated and
when it arrives in our brain..
Amounting to
INSTANT KILL!!!

hehe im not tryin to frighten you with this facts
but its researched..

hehe we can become minced meat in an instant in the exposure of space's vacuum.

Coming back to the picture...
Of something so dangerous and beautiful

there comes my question:

Who do you think created the universe??

Is it of from a big bang theory

My belief would be on God
being the ultimate Creator of the universe

Something so beautifully crafted
and placed into place do not come from
a single bang..
God is not time sensitive and does not evolve over time like fashion
He is SAME now, today, yesterday and of yesteryear..
He is Name above all names,
He is above time

Three matters might come into thought:

Everything which has a beginning has a cause
The universe has a beginning.
Therefore the universe has a cause.

further reading if you want:
http://www.christiananswers.net/q-aig/aig-c039.html

Random

2008-09-28T05:39:00.000-07:00

HapPy mOntHsAry Hun!!!

Hehe had a simple dinner and
dine wif tiramisu in the solace of stream instrumental jazz

at Alexis Ampang

know you are busy wif yr finals prep..
do yr best kei!!!
You'll always be in my prayers
^^
<3
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Pretib's bday!

2008-09-24T08:14:00.001-07:00

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Random

2008-09-15T08:55:00.000-07:00

HaPpy B'dAy
SuPerNut'S'LeoNg!!

Wad can be told,
Of his heart so bold,
For the very hand he stretches,
He gives and supports,
Never backing down,
Till he reverse all frowns.
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The crossroads we face.
May it be turning left
or turning right,
Nobody knows but Him.

Wherever we may go,
We still have tomorrow,
Hold on to what is dear,
Hold on to yourself.

His Love for me and you,
Is something so pure and true,
That when i awaken,
Be something so beautiful.

He shaped us for service,
Not of pride,
But of a servants' heart,
A lifetime of greatness.

Greatness is not one's worth,one's possessions, prestige,
but Greatness is of the heart of a servant.
Am i a servant here on Earth?
If i can asked to be served,
Why can't i learn to serve others?

When I see You across my face,
You wash the feet of disciples,
You walk among sinners and prostitutes,
I rather You hear me,
than the world!

-"Heart of a Servant"-

Argh..why am i in this dilemma..
how can i solve it..
i cant please everybody..

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Crap my fren nearly banged a freaking
motorist today.

He traveling at 180km/h
gotta jam his break if not the guy

SURE KANTOI!!!!

super gancheong
when i heard it...

Imagine a life lost just like that!!

Life is fragile,
No matter how much we think we know and own
We are still mortals and
aint Mr Incredible..

So Everybody i care and love
Please drive safer and be
more careful :p...

OMG Im sucha a gay fag!!
zzzzzzzzzzzz

Im taking a piss....
'SSSSShhhhhhh'
*water spilling and dripping*
Mind me im not toilet trained :p

me: Simpson edition
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Fare'de'well Val and Kat!!

Have a safe trip!!
Have a fun time!!
Dun forget my football jersey Val!!!
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Hottest Singaporean!!!
Jamie Yeo...

Ultimate babe---> Heidi Klum!!!
Wearing diamond encrusted lingerie
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Off to Australia in Feb13/09..
Tak confirm yet!! :p

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Signing off now:
TOODLES!!!

its been a long long time :p

2008-09-11T10:36:00.000-07:00

HaPpY B'dAy YiHuA aka fEi Mui
~have a rocking day~

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It has been a very weary week
with BIS 2A
ICBM test
FP presentation
FA2 test
Law Assignment 2A
FP written report
Food convention proposal...
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hmmm
Daf is bit sick,

Heavenly Father, i pray that You'll be by
her side, watch over her and
grant healing upon her
weary and under the weather body.
I pray you bring a whole new
refreshment tomorrow.
Amen

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I just suddenly thought of how praying
is something that is really lacking in my life.
So gonna start now,
its almost at the end of the week.
So let this be a verse for me n every1 i know
or reader:

"Help me walk in Your ways and not of my own.

Please come and work in me from the inside out.

Help me get pass this state of unbelief"

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV)

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I also have the sudden urge to tell this..

Sara if you are reading this..

hehe i miss yu sikit!!!

Whenever i pass by Rakuzen..yumzz

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Hun, you are my sunshine,
my only sunshine,
you make me happy,
when skies are grey,
you never know dear,
how much i love you,
please dont take my sunshine away.
:)

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Babes:

Kristin Bell (Heroes chic)

Elisha Cuthbert!!!! :p

Katherine Hiegel...Grey's hawtie :p

2008-09-07T10:35:00.000-07:00

Dinner @ Frames, TTDI Plaza

awesome place with good food
and good interior concept
there are like frames all over.

Dinner @ The Cave, SS2
Food ain't terrific,
but, would pay
for the wonderful interior..

Next stop: Tamarind Springs..

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HaVe a SaFe trIp!!
Fei Xin, E-Lay and Thin-Hau!!

Haha will be missing all of their:
Zhong Li's funny antics
Mei Xin's lack of finishing meals (curi makan)
Elaine's friendly approach :)

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I need to breathe,
Come Breathe life
unto these dry bones

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It's been a long time...
Which way will i take?

Guess who???

2008-08-21T07:46:00.000-07:00

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Our million dollar babye!

HaPpY 20tH BiRtHdaY

For wherever you maybe,
You are in our thoughts and prayers,
That through any storm you may face,
Never give up, for you have His grace.

We the rangers are far apart,
But you are always in our hearts,
With every footprint that you leave,
The greatest memories you give.

2 Ex babes with me :p

Hand-slappers! :p

Her boys!

Oik!!! i actually smiled:p

Ohana = family
In a family, nobody gets left behind!

2008-08-15T07:47:00.000-07:00

I wan fuud now!!!

hohoho hhehehehe

2008-08-15T06:42:00.000-07:00

<3>

You shower your love,
without fail.

Well it's you and me ^^

You bring me a smile,

That stretches as wide a mile.

Fingers crossed (X),
The touch of your hand,

Your hand i will never let go,
As long as sweat begins to unfold!
hehehe ^^

For every mile you conquer,

you never look back!

The sky's the limit,
For you and for me.

Never doubt who you are in Him,

For you are everything to me!

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The Holy Spirit says to Peter, “Simon, three men are looking for you. So get up and go downstairs. Do not hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them” (Acts 10:19-20 NIV).

You have been a source of support and inspiration.
God engineered you to be this light in my life
and i thank you for everything you have done for me.
Your smile, your hugs, your love
are wonders God given to you,
to be the light of the world
and the salt of the sea.

I'm a fan of His works
and
a fan
of your
work!

Latest happenings

2008-08-13T05:02:00.000-07:00

Going up genting

'on?'

or this 'On-ner'?

Yhan, Viv, Ching Yee

Four of us

Den...calvin and yeeleng joined us :)

The gang:p
Left to right: Calvin, Yeeleng, Viv, CHing Yee, Yhan

The <3 onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Ot4NisEWJMQ/SKLS-GSj70I/AAAAAAAABJE/CQDlawSG7u8/s1600-h/P8040075.JPG">Post MTV Asia Award Stoners!
MTV Asia Award Winners
for
Best Posers in a Contemporary Manner!

MTV Asia Awards 2008 stage!

Sara's, Vivy's and Ching Yee's super junior!!
Gay la dey all..too many members:p

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Will I pull through?

Yes or No :p

This seems to be a really really really long month! :p

btw for my readers...

please answer this ques kei...

if you were to give up..

Sex or Food??

Why??

Expressions of five months

2008-07-31T10:19:00.000-07:00

My solid

My daffy

My heart

My best friend

It's Daffy, and her greatest fan!! :p

<3

*its been an awesome and wonderful 5 months*

Keep on smiling ^-^

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Classes jus started and well things are not as
good as they may appear. The time table sucks and the
lecturers are one of a kind. But these are just excuses
I am giving myself.. I know what i need to do
and where i need to head.
But will I step up to the plate
and prove my worth?
Only time will tell....

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Passion is just a couple of days away.
Expectancy arises as it approaches.
Like a raging wave that sweeps our youths (plagiarize from daf ^^)
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I am going for MTV Asia Awards
Wonder who will i get the chance to see....

hmm...avril?? any female celeb chics??:p jus jk
i hope i get to see usher tho!
Haha my guy crush (yu know rite daf ^^)

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back to head to MA Books...its
saturday (8.8.08)
nice number :p
hope its lucki:p

2008-07-23T04:53:00.000-07:00

Day out at the famous Kenko Fish Spa:

Ticklish!

She is enjoyin it!!!

We look like kampung folks

The fish is biting at her and my feet!

HaPpY BeLaTed B'Day
SyEe aka Su-YeOn
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My first photoshop work

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Sara's farewell

2008-07-12T11:48:00.000-07:00

The gang

Ipoh kias and the gang

Ronnie, Sara and Vivian (hidden)

Yhan and Sara

Ipoh babes

Kah Leong with Sara and Hwan Jean

Guys

Claryn with Sara

Suet Yen with Sara

Vivian and Sara

You're awesome :)

Sara have left for the land of kangaroos :p

Vivian and Eva (fei mui)

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Words may not say,
On how you changed our days,
For wherever you may go,
Your footsteps left,
And your legacy follows,
Your impact have been much,
In the lives you have seen and touched.

For all that may come your way,
Stretch forth your arms and embrace
The very fact you have today,
For the past is left away,
And the future is His say.

*Sara, hope this helps to encourage you*

Sis Graduation

2008-07-12T11:19:00.000-07:00

I have always looked up to my sis as a kid. She was an awesome role model to me in terms of academics and others. She has been a fantastic individual. As I went to her graduation, I felt so proud of her. Not only did she pass with super flying colors. The fact that she is getting the right recognition for all her hard work and dedication she puts in to being the best that she can achieve without regretting on the things she does. That is something i find very powerful and inspiring. Though I feel inspired from her, i am the total opposite of my sis in teh family. She is like the family jewel, well im just a total opposite. I may not be as successful as her but I am hoping to take it one step at a time to move towards it.

Aside from my sister, when i look at my parents i can see a much joyous expressions on the faces of my dad and mom. The look on their faces were priceless, as when my sister's name got called out, my dad began to teared bit. That was the first time i saw this. I imagined this moment to be highlights in the parenthood of my parents. I fear i might not be able to perform as well and be able to bring them to be so proud of me. To be honest, i have let my parents down in alot of things, I have made empty promises at times and I have felt that the freedom and opportunities they provided for me have been such a blessing. My parents have successfully provided for my sister and myself with a roof over our heads, a room to have our privacy and money for our daily expenses. My parents have also been a major support in our lives. They provide a home not only nurture and comfort but also of unconditional love.

Will I continue to fail and successfully fail my parents again? That is where i have to learn to draw the line. Everyone of us are able to work our hardest diligently. Everyone of us make a difference in the lives around us. One small act can help change the future of yesterday. This was mentioned during a speech during the ceremony which really strike me. How will I change? I do not know. But one thing is certain, my family will forever have my utmost respect. Not because for what they have achieved, but for the hard work and sacrifice they put in to reach they are in their life. I am just a person living off the success they have left for me. However i think its time i forge my own path and achieve my own success without forgetting my family roots and culture.

I hope by doing this i will be able to refer to this someday and look back and say, "I have do on what I have set out to do. I made a difference and stand out and shine."

2008-07-08T09:44:00.000-07:00

I will wait on you.

Stay strong.

Ephesians 4:2

2008-07-06T03:19:00.000-07:00

Ordinary people who are made to be
extraordinary!!!

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I walk this empty street,
Hoping that today will be day I meet,
My Savior, My Grace
For all that is worth,
I lay my trust, worries and anxiety
Upon the cross Your Son held on,
For uncertainty clouds my days,
For the fairy tale i once knew,
To You I lay and trust,
For i have faith to receive,
Your greatness in my life!

2008-07-05T10:26:00.000-07:00

Take my heart, and mould it

Take my mind, transform it,

Take my will, conform it,

To Yours, to Yours alone

2008-07-02T08:03:00.000-07:00

Encounters with Sara:

1) Dance partner in SAC
2) Prom partner for TBS Prom Frozen in Time

S-A-R-A defined:

S-ADISTIC!!! heeh jus jk
A-ttractive
R-aving beauty
A-dorable

Sara has been a friend i gotten to know through SAC. Initially i did not clicked well with her as I did not reali open up myself to the club members. Till we had the chance to partner each other in the Aloha Kakou Nite.. After that we became partners for the Frozen in Time prom.

It has been a week filled with emotions for me and adding the fact that Sara will be leaving us for kangarooland!! hehe Adelaide...she will be the one laying the foundation for us in the foreign land. Well I am a person who is lost for words when it comes to describing her. Sara is just a joy to be around. Her laughter is so addictive that it rubs on to anyone. Even a total stranger!!! She has a million dollar smile. She is a girl who goes the distance to make a person's day and she puts time and effort and dedication in whatever she pursues in. To keep things short n simple.
Sara is AWESOME.

To leave you with a parting gift from my heart:

The thoughts and fears of a brand new place with a whole new lifestyle may seem so massive. As your new life begins there, there will be times of fear and anxiety. Life just goes crazy. However, do not live with a sense of fear, but go forth to conquer every thing that lies ahead and continue living for today. As no matter how much you can plan to do over there now.

Take it one step at a time. One obstacle after another. No matter what, you have friends back here who will support you to the fullest. Let your light shine and wings spread in the lives you continue to touch over there.

Well overall,
Sara is every gal's jealousy, but every guy's dream.
You rock dun ever change!

Eventful weekend

2008-06-29T19:42:00.000-07:00

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Went cycling yesterday with Suyi at
Taman Pertanian Bukit Cahaya..
nice times it was..
brought back memories of RFL:

<3>

2008-06-29T17:59:00.000-07:00

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As though i never know you?

Live for today

2008-06-25T06:12:00.000-07:00

Sittin' in my room staring at the wall
Wonderin' about the meaning of it all
Why is it this thing called life
Has got me goin' crazy
So I open up your word and let it speak to me
The purpose and the plan that you've designed
Is clear to see, and I believe

I'm gonna live for today
I'm gonna follow in your way
I'm gonna let my little light shine
Like there's no tomorrow
I won't worry about the past
I know my future is intact
So I'll choose to live my life one way
I'm gonna live it for today

You told me not to worry
About what lies ahead
So I am gonna focus on today instead
Making every moment count and counting
Every single blessing
I'm gonna set my mind on the
Here and the Now
This is what I want my life to be about
And this is How

I'm gonna live for today
I'm gonna follow in your way
I'm gonna let my little light shine
Like there's no tomorrow
I won't worry about the past
I know my future is intact
So I'll choose to live my life one way
I'm gonna live it for today!

*Daf, hope this helps you in anyway possible...:)*

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Exams are here:
Time to nerdify myself!

Deflate

2008-06-09T04:13:00.000-07:00

Deflated; will i be filled up again?

Gud luck in yr exams
Daf,
bros JD, VL, MH

HSBC

2008-05-20T03:16:00.000-07:00

Have you met Capital Youths?
We aint a 3 men team
6 forms a BOND:
Kah Leong aka Da Player
Miss Alice aka Cool Mentor
Yhan aka Fireman Han
Pretib aka Hairy Man
Ronnie aka Sissy Hoong
Me aka Da Boeys

Finally the 8 months of our hard work began since September...

All the practice and sweat came down to this very moment

On 13th May 2008, we have made it to the finals of the HSBC Young Entrepreneurs Award 2008
Ronnie, Pretib and Me

WE marched into KLGCC with high hopes and expectations to not only go Hong Kong..but win everything there is to win here... The RM10k grand prize and the Eco-Green Award RM3k..

Spastic Ronnie and Spastic ME!

Pretib (leader aka Cool Sial)

Together with the expectations of ourselves. We had the hopes of our beloved mentor, Mis Alice, best buds, Yhan and Kah Leong and the rest of our classmates and friends who kept us in their prayers and wishes..

Capital Youths raring to GO!

We delivered a mind blowing presentation setting the standards as we are the first. We never looked back and held our heads high as we thought we will be declared the CHAMPIONS on trhe spot...however as we were presenting, nerves started to get the better of us...till we picked up our game..ITS A DO OR DIE SITUATION!!!! we had only 1 (ONE) Chance at this...

The moment of truth!

Moving on to the dinner, the nerves and anxiety kept us high on adrenaline and jumpy at any sight of the judges entering or emcees presenting the awards...THe dinner graced the presence of the judges at our table. THe judges include Eddy Norton (rep from HSBC), Partner from E&Y, Malton Developers and ACCA Rep in M'sia... We were graced by the presence of other judges from the first two rounds. We were awestruck by the amount of high profile and media attention. This shows the capacity of HSBC as a global company.

When the moment had finally came after dinner, the emcee gave out a word of congratulations to the semifinalist who all walked away with RM1k per team and a certificate..

After that it came down to the results of the top five teams. Anxiety and nervousness began to kick in.

Would we be denied the crown once again like it happened in the TAYLORS BUSIENSS PLAN??

The pressure was immense.. Every second passed felt like an eternity in its own rights. Shaky legs and sweaty palms began to occur to ronnie pret and myself. We know we have gave it our all and its up to this very moment...

All the passed 8months of work and sweat has come down to this very moment...We would either be the losers or the champions...

Drumrolls.......

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It has come down to the very moment...,
At 5th placed:
Epsilon

At 4th place:
Extreme Bros.

Each walked away with an amount of RM2k each and certificates....

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The time has finally come....

Will walk away as
Champions???
or
Losers??

Drumrollls.....

And the winner of the Eco-Green Award gets RM3k:

Goes to....Team Dapez...

A sudden of shock and silence came into my mind
As a thousand thoughts ran through that moment..

Did they win the whole thing like that
or did they give that award to the 3rd placing??

And 2nd placing goes to Team Spirit!!!

So it was between 3rd or 1st???

Hmmm???

And in 3rd place....it goes to....
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CAPITAL YOUTHS....
at that very moment..
i felt like a sense of injustice
has come down upon us..
I broke down internally
and felt like crying out loud
I even thought,
"Why did God denied us the win??"
Then it came to me...
We might have thought we stepped up and delivered
However, we have placed aside our own flaws in our presentation...
1st, 2nd, 3rd

We are already winners and blessed whereby:
Step by step
From giving me great team mates and friends
my precious daf,
support from family and friends
a dedicating mentor,
and lastly a wonderful memory to cherish...

haha not forgettin that 1st prize went to Team Dapez...
Congrats to them on their hard fought and deserved win

Overall, though we did not win 1st,
I felt blessed to have us made it this far,
We started out in 2007 as just mere
and average college students
In 2008,
we are at a national stage
challenging the
young minds of the business world.

God has been fruitful for all He has done
even for all that I do not deserve...
Do not stress people, as i have learn,
"God will never place you in a place where He knows you will not achieve"

Left to right: Ms. Alice, Pretib, Me, Ronnie, Kah Leong, Ronnie

THX FOR ALL THE LOVE AND SUPPORT!!
(you all know who you are)

Capital Youths

2008-05-08T06:28:00.000-07:00

HSBC

The final presentation is coming!!! I can't wait!!!
So wanna win this !!!
We got bored!!

Me!

Fireman-Han

Pretib-leader

Macho-sial

Actor-sial

Guess who?

Ronnie

Air Jordan!!!

Expressions

2008-05-06T04:48:00.000-07:00

eXpResSioNs

Expressions differ from every different people. Expressions allow us to be expressive in our feelings, thoughts and actions. A smile and a frown displays happiness and sadness. Good or bad expressions helps to picture a person's day or sum up their life as a whole or just at that moment. Cherish every expression you receive. God gave us the ability to think and to express how we feel. Without expressions we can't learn to tell a proper joke without sounding lame! Auntie expressions(claryn), Head banging wall (genji) and others.

These are a few of the expressions from my close frens:

Nerd Alert

Sleeping beauties

Stonerzz

Daybreak Smilez

Sabo-ed Smiles

Gal's jealousy, Guy's treasure!

Retardedly happy

Gangsta and Victim

Salutations

I have no idea!

A moment in time

Stuck!
Holes are a guys best fren!
Public Affection Display (PAD)

Bunch of kids

Pouting bitches!

Pouting bitches 2!

Old School Rockas!

Tiredness!

Da beast!

Happy go lucky!

Macho-ness!!Suck that!

Singapore kiasu-ness!!
Sisterly act (Sumi,Suyeon)

Million dollar smile!

My million dollar shot!
ONE AND ONLY!!!

~the end~

2008-04-27T03:14:00.000-07:00

2008-04-19T18:22:00.000-07:00

HSBC Young Entrepreneur Award

Capital Youths has made into the finals..

Our rivals seem to be equally potential champs..

To make it this far is a wonderful blessing and opportunity...

Our rivals hav certain distinctive speaking skills..

However we also stand a chance to do it..

If we win
RM10,000+Trip to Hong Kong!!

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Us in Genting

Daffy on Dumbo (5)

Had a small trip to Genting
to help us get away from all the tussles and responsibilities
we face as students and etc..

Had an awesome and tiring time..
Would not trade this moment for anything in the world.

2008-04-15T04:36:00.000-07:00

Am i taking it for granted??

Updates:

Lil mui,
Ee Vonn's

HaPpY 20tH BiRthDaY
MaY alL yOuR dReAms ComE tRue
MiSs yA...

Viewing pleasure:

My latest customization Syok sendiri onli

I miss playing bball

Heidi Klum (ultimate Milf)

Alessandra Ambrossio (Blog layout chic)

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I'm going to have Daffy's apple crumble!!!

CAN'T WAIT!!

GENTING>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>