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Malacca Site Visit 2/10/2009 - Day Two: It's Hot, Hot, And Did I Say Hot!!!?

2009-11-04T23:15:00.013+08:00

*Sorry for the late delay, here's the second day of Malacca site visit.

Woke up in the morning (can't remember the time) and ate our first breakfast in the hotel. Nothing special, there were local food like fried rice and noodles, hash browns, mashed potatoes, cereal, buns, cakes, fruits, omelette, etc.

At least that managed to keep my stomach full for the rest of the morning.

Time for another tutorial session before we go for site searching. Luckily I got an idea about my site already.

My site was located at the carpark near the bridge. I chose it because of the human and traffic flow around it and also the fact that the bridge is used by almost everyone to cross the river. Overall it's strategic for expanding my media empire (evil laughs), uhh...my client's media empire...^_^"

The sun was getting hot by then, and I mean very hot. I don't know what terrible things had the generations of Sultans done to deserve this curse of the eternal scorch by the golden beam. But I guess the tourists are loving it every single day.

And I had to stay at my site to sketch and take photos. It did not take a genius to note down "incredible heat during midday" as part of the site analysis.

We even climbed to the second floor of the huge red building that sells cookies to get some good views.

After that me and Jin Fong crossed the bridge to the other side to take some photos of the buildings there.

St. Xavier's

We even went into this shop that sells old money bills and coins for collectors. Both of was staring at the bills behind the display glass and as an avid collector, she was getting too excited. After some chatting with the owner, she managed get some for her collection. Yes, use money to buy money, nothing wrong there :D. I was interested in some of the Chinese coins though, but didn't get any :(.

Shop owner: I'm so happy that young people like you are still interested in collecting old money.

Yes, collecting old bills and stamps is rarely seen today. I myself didn't even touch my stamp books for years, let alone my pathetic little collection of money and coins. I'd rather collect my thoughts for now though.

But I digress.

Time for some break and cool down. So we went for some cold dessert and horrible fruit rojak. It is safer to eat the Indian rojak in Malacca instead.

We couldn't stand the heat and went back to the hotel. On the way me and Chris stopped by a shop that sells famous popiah to takeaway some for lunch.

The popiah was good, nothing like what I've tasted before. The ingredients were different and they came in quite big proportion too. Got in a bit of an accident with the dripping sauce and my pants but all was well as long my tummy was happy :D.

Time for another brief tutorial session again to check on our progress before we go out again. I was just looking forward to the night market setting up in a few more hours.

By evening, stalls were already setting up. We grabbed some snacks and were joined by a few friends for dinner.

Walked (and whined) all the way from Jonker Street to a restaurant that sells the infamous satay celup. I personally don't mine walking a few more miles just for food.

Total bill around RM60 if I'm not mistaken. It wasn't the most hygienic way of eating but as long as this not-very-clean-freak doesn't get stomach ache he's fine with it.

Went back to the night market again since we didn't have time to look around earlier. A few of them wanted to try out the fake tattoos at one of the stalls.

Jin Fong having her butterfly faux-ttoo done

Kim and her Indian inspired hand faux-ttoo

Emrys wanted his Chinese (phonetically translated) name, 恩历思 and his girlfriend's on his inner arm.

Me and Chris had to do some research to draw out certain Chinese characters that weren't in the catalogue. The font was too pictogram-ish. What we did was we referred to the radicals on other characters in the catalogue.

Remembering what my other friends did last night. I suggested that we go to the St. Paul's church around midnight for fun.

I was a bit disappointed actually. It wasn't that scary. The inside was dark but I could still see where I was going. I hope I wasn't being sacrilegious. The abandon church didn't look haunted to me, but isn't there a mausoleum nearby or something? A God knows how many soldiers had died around the fortress centuries ago. Maybe I should check back the photos I took O.O.

And so went went back and had a drink at a bar until it was closing time.

Two days gone and one more to go. Time for museums!

Malacca Site Visit 1/10/2009 - Day One: The Old Town and the New Town

2009-10-04T22:25:00.014+08:00

Woke up at 1 something in the morning because I slept in the evening (crazy biological clock). Did some packing and shower before heading out for the 7:30 am bus to Putrajaya Sentral. Once we arrived, we took the ERL to Bandar Tasik Selatan and from there we took LRT to Plaza Rakyat to board the express bus from Puduraya to Malacca Sentral. There was actually an easier way, which was to use the bus provided by college that costed a whooping RM70 for a return trip to Malacca. Crazy ain't it? My cost to Malacca including public transport and return bus fare was less than RM45.

I've been to Malacca many years ago but I have never really walked around the old town area. This time I was eager to explore and tried as much food as I can.

Arrived in Malacca at 11 something. We told the city bus driver about our hotel, which was Hotel Puri but ended up being dropped somewhere near the Studthuys. It was drizzling when we crossed the river and searched for the place to have some cendol. It wasn't long before we found the 88 antique shop.

It was my first visit to the shop and I couldn't wait to try the infamous cendol here. We ordered two bowls of Baba Cendol and sat in the central courtyard. The shop looked like a typical old shophouse piled with antiques badly taken care of.

The cendol was very good. The thick brown sugar tasted sweet and aromatic but not too overwhelming. It paired so well with the coconut milk and when eaten together with the grainy shredded ice and smooth cendol, everything just melts into heaven in your mouth. I personally can do without the cendol (how ironic) because the brown sugar alone was enough to make the dessert taste good.

OMG I'm drooling all over this pic now...

After the sweet welcome dessert to Malacca, we tried to find our hotel as we really had no idea where was it. Luckily we stumbled upon it without much of an effort and ended being one of the earliest to arrive.

The hotel was nice and pleasant. The entrance made it look no bigger than an other shophouses in that area but once you enter and walk from one space to another you'll start to wonder if you've gone through a portal into another realm ten times bigger. I personally have nothing to complain about this hotel during my stay, except the air conditional in the room which wasn't cold in the afternoon but became freezing in the early morning.

After checking in, we had an hour for lunch before briefing. I initially wanted to take the Indonesians to Donald and Lily Tan's Nyonya Restaurant but we couldn't find it, so in the end we went to the 88 antique shop again =.=". This time the 9 of us ordered Baba (or Nyonya?) Laksa and Chris ate the Chicken Laksa. I ordered Durian Cendol, Chris wanted Ice Kacang while the rest tried the original cendol.

When we were eating, almost everyone in the shop were coughing (including other customers). It was very funny as one person coughed after another. I didn't know what was wrong since the laksa wasn't that spicy, but still glad that I didn't cough. After I finished my food, suddenly a few coughs escaped my throat O.O.

Me: *rummaging for my sanitizer* Quick, kill the germs before it's too late!

Everyone: o.O"""

Blame the H1N1 warnings everywhere...

After lunch we had a briefing where we were told what to do for our site visit. Then it was time for us to explore the streets and the culture around.

A few shots that I took while searching for my site:

Fire Station

One of the many temples...

Famous Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, the largest outside China?

People filming there

Would love to get in this thing...maybe next time...

Just thought that this particular shop was funny because besides having the same initials, its name sounds similar to Yves Saint Laurent too o.O"

Before we crossed the bridge to the other side, Chris and me went into one Tart & Tart Bakery for some tarts (obviously).

My Peppermint and Kiwi (Mint was better, cause I like mint~...)

Chris' Mocha and Cheese sumthing...

We went further and further and eventually ended up at Taming Sari. We met the Indonesian gang and persuaded them to go for the tower.

It was fun to rotate high in the sky and you can see the whole malacca underneath.

Because I've never been to the new developed side of Malacca, we went to the Dataran Pahlawan after that. Mahkota Parade was too far for our tired legs.

Still lost and undecided on my site. Sad.

It's getting dark by then, so I sat on a bench opposite the Stadthuys and started sketching for my rendering assignment. (This sounds so somber and melancholic but it wasn't :P)

Tummy's grumbling, time for dinner. At first we thought there'll be a night market but as it turned out that there wasn't any night market from Monday to Thursday, we went to an unknown shop for dinner =.=". My food bible didn't help much at that time, most of the shops were closed and everyone was too tired to go any further. Not all good food is in Jonker Street you know.

Skip that awful dinner. Screw that coffee shop.

There was a briefing at night. Everyone was sweaty and tired. I still didn't have a site and I needed a shower.

So we all went back and bathed. Chris (the roommate) was too sleepy and slept but I still have to meet my tutor, another Chris (the evil one) =.=".

We outside the hotel with Kimberly, Emrys, and Aunty Fong and met the other classmates. They told us that they went to St Paul's Church just now (it's almost midnight) and it was CREEEPYYYY!!! We were so excited (maybe only me) and wanted to go too. But then evil Chris appeared out of nowhere (actually it was an alley) and we went to The Geographer's for some night chat.

Nightlife on Malacca was quite nice. Many tourists like to go bars or night cafes for some drinks and entertainment.

At around 1 something we returned to the hotel for some sleep. Still thinking about my site when I went to bed.

End of day one.

Design 101: How Do You House a Client?

2009-10-01T00:14:00.005+08:00

In less than 9 hours I'm going to Malacca for a site visit. I can hear my tummy rumbling now, longing for decent food outside the Cyber Hell Pit.

The purpose of this particular trip is to sketch some historical buildings and also to find a site and do a site analysis for my upcoming design project. Basically this project is about designing a dwelling (not house) for a client that we chose, or rather, drew from a box (a la lucky draw). Only that I wasn't lucky and got a guy that I didn't know of - William Randolph Hearst. But I consider it as a challenge that I would like to take. There are other clients such as designers, artists, graphic novel characters, models etc.

Of course I had to do research to find out more about him. I even watched "Citizen Kane" which is a classic movie where the story of the protagonist was actually written based on Hearst's. It's not an accurate insight into my client but since it's quite a famous movie, it wouldn't hurt. The cinematography is quite good considered it's a black and white film without the props we have today.

It's very hard to define a real man (as oppose to a graphic novel character) but Hearst was a newspaper moghul who's not afraid to expose the ugliest truth, even if he had to make the news ugly himself in order to boost circulation. He introduced the Yellow Journalism, which is a way of publishing news by sensationalism and crude exaggeration. The big headlines you see today in the newspapers and the comics might be originated from Yellow Journalism.

I know it's starting to get really boring. You can see how difficult is it to design for a guy so complicated and not so interesting (compared to The Joker, or Leonardo Da Vinci).

We had to do two a3 size posters, one is to show our understanding of our clients and another is about possible spaces and designs for them.

"The Poster today! Hearst is the Devil behind the war! Come and buy it!"

Let's see what design will come up in the end. :D

By the way, today I went out with my course mates to buy materials and I got this from McD:

Missed the pink one but feel like getting the rest o.O. The lime green and grey are pretty cool.

Looking forward to tomorrow and update is coming soon. Till then, so long!

Badan Warisan Malaysia and Some Places

2009-09-26T23:42:00.017+08:00

It's still holiday on last Friday, and while we don't have classes, Chris and I went to the Heritage Centre for some research on our Communication Principles reports. We we talking about it few weeks ago but it's only on that day that I knew Gusti, Reza, Ami and Ryan were joining too.

It's such a hassle to go KL from Cyberjaya. But since I've been here for 2 years I'm kinda used to it already. If you were to join me on one of my journeys you'll probably throw up and die on the streets.

Image taken from flickr

The place is quite near Pavillion KL, along Jalan Conlay. There was this traditional Malay building style Hotel opposite.

I'm feeling the roof.

The heritage centre is just a small colonial bungalow that looks like a cross between a museum and a residence.

Whatever they are building behind is certainly gonna ruin the view.

There's a 60-year-old traditional Malay house at the left upon entering the gate. According to one of the staff, it was brought all the way from Kedah and reassembled here. How is cool is that!

It's a penghulu house if I'm not mistaken

Back to our main purpose here - research, research, RESEARCH! So we were brought to the Research Centre, where the staff already had our resources piled up nicely on the table. I forgot to mention that you have to inform them on your visit in advance and let them know what you need.

Entrance

Standing outside the Research Centre.

This was where we did our research.

The staff even knew some of my lecturers who always go there. At the end we had to pay for using the resources and also for photocopying some of the books.

After that we went to Pavillion for lunch and then KLCC. I even cut my hair there and it's something I've never done before (the hairstyle). I feel so unsymmetrical now, like this: 'o.O|

What??? Gah! No pics, no! :P

Bye!!! *flipping ma hair* na~ na na na~ na~~~

Raya Break!!!

2009-09-22T01:28:00.007+08:00

A new update? Yes, and this rare "phenomena" can only happen during the holidays. My last post was written at the start of the semester, therefore you can conclude that I was too busy to update my blog. It's not that I didn't have time to blog, it's just that all the free time I had not doing my projects were used to entertain myself - movies, tv shows, and even buka puasa with my housemates(I didn't fast but I did break fast :P). All these were done to keep myself sane.

The first project for design just finished and now we are entering a critical phase, where everything collides together and interfered with each other, our lives, our time, our sanity. Chaos.

But before that, thank god it's the festive season. After all the rendang, lemang, ayam masak merah, we will have mooncakes!!! And in no time we'll be munching muruku cookies and oh boy, how I wish to gain weight soon before I disappear into a stick...

Teluk Intan has a Sushi King restaurant now! What a surprise O.O. I hope it doesn't close down, you know, when people only go there for green tea and a few plates of sushi. Went there on Sunday and wasn't too happy with the service. Anyway it's a good start. With Mc Donald's, Old Town Coffee Shop, Steak Factory, and Sushi King opening at the same place, this particular location has become the new hotspot and is always full, especially at night.

I just came back from a gathering with old friends at McD. I couldn't help but noticed that most of my friends had gained weight, and somehow I felt happy for them. And then there was a sight you probably won't see in McD for 10000 years:

A couple using umbrella in McD :D (do not attempt this at home as it's very inauspicious)

How sweet. And they do it every year, every time we celebrate the girl's birthday. Youngsters today just don't take a relationship that seriously anymore(says Kang Zi the wise, old alter ego). So please marry soon :P. Actually they are not officially a couple yet, but looking at what they've done all these years, I'm sure that they are one, in their hearts. There's no need to be official about it. I know it doesn't make any sense(the umbrella not the couple). The girl used to bring an umbrella everyday to school. One day, there's a sparkle and since then it became the symbol of love and caring for both, like the lyrics: Know that we'll still have each other, you can stand under my umbrella...by Rihanna. This is the Romance of the Couple Under the Umbrella ella ella eh eh eh...(fyi, this happened before that song came out, it's the original umbrella love)

Enough of them already, they take up too much space in my post, anymore and I'll have to charge an advertising fee. It's all about me, yes, myself, and I. (I'm starting to feel ridiculous at this ridiculous hour)

That's all for now, ciao!!!

Raya is still on, to be continued...

It started...

2009-08-12T19:25:00.007+08:00

Semester just started and Drama Mama is rolling again!

This year's July break was a very well-spent, unlike the previous one. I took up an internship in GRA Architects and was very grateful for what I've experienced. I would really like to thank so many people but it's not like they'll read my petty blog anyway. One month plus was not a really long period but it certainly was MORE than 3 months rotting in the cave. I'm certainly hanging on to my tiny little uncrushed scrap fantasy before I hit the real world. Before this I couldn't wait to graduate, but now when I think of it again, why not savour what you have while you can?

The first day of class was really too bad to be true. I woke up with a groggy head got the shock of my life when I look in the mirror. I didn't sprout a tentacle out of my ear, nor did I become a Smurf. My right eyelid was swollen and I looked like I was squinting permanently with one eye, kinda like seducing myself?

How could this happen? It's like the Christmas tree being chopped off during Christmas day, or breaking your leg before the day you were supposed to participate in a marathon. So expectedly unexpected. Maybe I'm just exaggerating. But you get the idea.

I told myself it was just a puffy eye and everything will be fine. But the more I looked at it the more I freaked out, of course I didn't touch it but it felt wrong. My eye was a bad almond shape and it looked so funny that at a point I was laughing at myself.

I went to check about it on the internet and didn't really like what I read. It was a website called wrongdiagnosis.com and I should've given myself a kick for not reading the obvious.

Mr Obvious says, "Well duh it's called wrongdiagnosis.com so why are you still there?"

You can't blame me since I was half-blind, or a quarter, if you count the half squint...

Two semesters ago I had a pain in the throat and went to check online. And I thought it was a heart burn. =.="

This time it was either conjunctivitis, dacryocystitis, or other terms that made my eyes hurt more. I was hoping for a mild case of infection or maybe an insect bite at the same time though. But I had to go to the doctor (I don't have the male ego in the health department). I didn't want to go to college looking like Captain Jack Sparrow on crack.

Clinic was packed with people wearing ugly green masks, not that I was surprised. I thought I should wear an eye patch and join the club.

Fortunately it was just an infection, but I didn't know the cause, since I actually changed my pillow case the night before. And I didn't remember rubbing it, or did anything to it. I got a bottle of eye drops and a pack of antibiotic, which was what I needed. But the girl also gave me a pack painkillers.

Pharmacist (I hope she's one): Painkillersonetablethreetimesaday...

Me: *sounding totally perplexed* Okay...???

I hope I'm not being ignorant but painkillers for a small swell in the inner eyelid of my right eye? Was she trying to dig more gold?

I went to college in the afternoon anyway. It wasn't a big deal anyway since nobody realised until I pointed it out to them.

Me: Do you know what's wrong with me today?

Girl: Your hair? (I didn't have time to do it)

Me: No...

Girl: Your nose?

Me: =.="

Girl: Your shoes? Clothes?

Me: *pointing to my eyes

Girl: Your glasses!!!

Me: No, my right eye, it's swollen...

Girl: Really?

It's getting better now but I have to finish the antibiotic? It's not like I'm having a flu. There are rumours of cases in my college but I do hope they wear nicer masks since we are such a creative community...

Trust me when I say H1N1 is not the worst. I saw "The Seven Signs of The Apocalypse" in The History Channel and the disease (or diseases?) mentioned in the Book of Revelations scared the sh*t out of me.

That's all for this update. See you again!

Live LONG and prosper!!! Yea I hope you do!

It's still swollen...go twinklie!

Tallinn Town Hall - A BIG architecture

2009-06-30T22:52:00.005+08:00

I'm not sure if I'm overusing puns or what. But this design is really nice. It was one of those designs that turns me on :P.

The competition for a new Tallinn Town Hall in Estonia was won by Bjark Ingels Group aka BIG.

I'm not gonna write a review since +MOOD has done such an amazing job on featuring the design. Please click the link to find out more.

What I find interesting about the design is it's brilliant ideas and execution. I admit that the form was what attracted me at first. It's somewhat intriguing and has those edgy elements that I like. And trust me, you don't want to land (arse first) on a building like that. It is also one of those designs that people either like or hate.

But after taking a closer look at the presentation boards I was interested enough to spend half of the afternoon staring at the drawings.

Personally I think there's a level of sophistication in the thinking, considering the limited time for improvements. The particular idea of transforming the ceiling of the Democratic Tower into a giant periscope is so fantabulous. It's supposed to bring the idea of transparency in politics into the design, as citizens from outside can have a view of what's going on in the building and vice-versa. Who says literalness is a crime? Certainly not if you can handle it.

The spatial arrangement is also interesting to note. The way the squares of different sizes hinged to one another helps retain compactness and organisation while at the same time allowing the designers to play with light and angles.

You know what to do to enlarge this

Stay tuned for more great stuff. See ya!

What I've Done...

2009-06-09T19:04:00.032+08:00

Hola I'm back again!

Wonder what's with the long M.I.A? Well, as usual, I was busy and lazy to blog when I had the time to take my mind away from my assignments.

But as I sat in front of my laptop trying to compile my portfolio, I thought hey, why not do a recap on what I've been up to in my blog. It's always fun without having to think about COMPOSITION, CLARITY and CONTINUITY.

So here I am :D.

This semester has been hectic but fun. Well not really hectic for me since I took less subjects. Next semester will not be as fun anymore :P.

Let's start with the fun and funny one. A less serious assignment I think.

FLYING EGG! Not a flying egg, but rather flying an egg.

Basically we had to design and build a simple device that could fly an egg using only a few specified materials.

final model with egg (inspired by flying saucer)

work in progress

lineup for inspection

me trying out before the real testing

Our model basically failed the test (together with some other groups, if that's supposed to make me feel better :P).

It flipped midair, smashed into the ground and the poor egg broke. (Yea you can laugh now)

Fortunately this assignment doesn't play a major role in failing us. All I need to do is to make it look good in my portfolio. It's all about faking it, ~~even in Architecture.~~

Let's move on to the last subject that I would think of as being fun - Building Technology (I'm doing this chronologically)

But it did turn out to be quite fun as well!

We did WONDER WALL for the first assignment. And it was somehow wonderful :D

laying out according to the plan

in process...

I was in charged of the huge opening

and voila!!!

I looked like crap after 7 hours of doing that...

Miss Ummi and Mr Dennis ruining our wall to check if we cheated by gluing the opening...no!!!!

No we didn't cheat :P...So yay for that :D

If you scowled at my group's uninspiring model (as compared to other groups). Let me tell you that we did exactly what the brief wanted - overall height exceeds 300mm, 25% openings with one large enough for a tennis ball to pass through, no blue-tac or gluing for openings, ~~must be breathtaking, exaggeratingly beautiful and over the top in the overall design.~~

Hence the safe and boring masterpiece. Oh, and we passed ;D (No grades were told though).

The next assignment for design was THE (EXTRA) ORDINARY SPACE or simply The Container. Basically we were required to design a container for a chosen object. It was supposed to train us to be more aware of objects around us and to see things differently. We also learned the basics of dealing with an important element in Architecture - space.

The container has to reflect the essence, namely the distinguished characteristics and qualities of the object. It also has to be exclusively for that particular object ONLY, therefore we couldn't simply design a box that would fit tons of things under the sky.

My object, a pencil holder

My container looks really cool from the top

My object kept and hidden

My object being rotated out

The next project for B.tech was the TOWER OF TERROR, the name alone was enough to strike fear even in the boldest of all. To simply put it, with balsa wood as the only material, we had to build a tower that would support a person minimum 300mm off the ground for 30 seconds, before collapsing after that within 1 minute.

Yes, it MUST collapse after that 30 seconds, after an extra 5 kg load being added (doesn't make any difference to be frank). So spending RM100 on building the toughest structure isn't gonna pass you.

Our portfolio (click here for bigger image)

Too bad I don't have the pictures of us testing, because we were too busy supporting our group member. In case you are wondering why I'm not the one doing the testing, well, because the tower ain't gonna budge even the slightest with me on it, not in 10 days.

Moving on the the final project of B.tech. A simple but not that sweet one. The PLANE OF PAIN!!! Yea it hurt a little :'(.

Why the cheesy names?(I can imagine someone saying The Wonder Wall!!!! The Tower of Terror!!! The Plane of Paiiiiiiiinnnnnnn!!! in a dramatic way) They're supposed to make 'construction hip and cool!' I guess.

(bigger image)

We had to support a brick and elevate it 50mm with an A4 paper (70gsm). We can manipulate the paper anyhow (folding, cutting). No other materials were allowed, no gluing, no stapling, no sticking.

Lastly, the Queen of Pain!!! (I'm not a dotA fan so fans out there I didn't mean the hero)

This is where the surviving skills of AS 101 were put to the test.

HABITAT

Brief: *Beep* Hi designers. For this task, throw yourselves into the harsh Cyberjaya lake area and survive for a day. As architecture students, you are each advised to use your skills to design and build a simple Habitat as shelter. You are forbidden to build a tent, yes we do not do that! We survive in style! Each of you are expected to build something that relates to yourself and to the environment, besides being cool, exceeding expectations aesthetically and functionally, light in structure, and able to dismantle. Be prepared for the unexpected such as heavy rain and lighting storm, strong winds, heat wave, and possible attacks by the lake creatures. You shall be warned that this is the first time we have attempted this. Good luck and return safely. *Beep*

Actually that was not the exact brief but that's how I interpreted it :). Let's see how I did on the mission :P.

I returned broken, used up and busted. Imagine have not enough water and having to assemble something right below the scorching hot sun. That was probably the first time I sweat that lot in a few years o.O. That site was terrible. Not really a place for relaxation or point of repose like what the lecturers wanted. Anyway, it turned out well and no harm!

That's all for now! See ya later!

Can you fix a rotten apple?

2009-05-02T12:12:00.016+08:00

Aloha!!!

A quick (but possibly lengthy) update :D.

Went to Machines in The Gardens yesterday to collect my laptop (at least that's my priority or rather, my excuse ;D)

Well, I've always felt embarrassed when people asked me what happened to my laptop...

Yes, I spilled water on the keyboard when I was PAINTING, yes, WATERCOLOUR!!! (my favourite medium :S)

At least it's not as shameful as screwing up your laptop because you were doing some other...stuff :P

Looking at the bright-side, I got a brand new keyboard! And it's free of dust, fingerprints, and watercolour (ahem, thanks for the spell check Mr. Blogger, but I'm sticking to the 'u' in 'colour').

And because of the staff's slow service (on the 1st of May, how ironic =.="), I had the opportunity to browse through the entire store, and painfully included some things into my list of must-haves.

iPhone has finally arrived on our shore (like last month?). If you're thinking 'hey I got my iPhone years ago!' you are having an illegal one, not pirated, but illegal :P, not a crime though. But at the moment I'm not desperate to own one (I'm not a phone fetish).

Apple is like David Beckham in England (I guess). You either hate it, or you love it; some people hate to love it, some people love to hate it; some just don't get it; others, like me, just own it (it's products).

Let's ditch the Apple part...

The malls were packed with people, and they got in my way all the time =.=". After the usual things I do in malls, I headed to Pasar Seni to take the bus back Putrajaya.

Oh my Mother Earth, it was the first time I noticed how polluted Malaysia is (or rather KL). All I inhaled was fumes, smokes, smog, and all kinds of bad gases you can name. Some couldn't get enough of what the busses were emitting and started smoking on cigarettes. How I wish I could teleport all the way to Greenland.

So this guy was busy smoking in front of me (or my back since I turned around).

Hello, why don't you just put your nose inside the exhaust pipe? That way your lungs get blackened faster, and you can die earlier.

At least that's what I wanted to say to him.

You should've seen me making weird faces, with my T-shirt over my nose and the pages of my tiny book flipping in front my face. Not that I wasn't used to that already, it's just that I didn't want to get old yet, and my skin was already in bad condition. Nevertheless, I felt sorry for the bus drivers, it's like they're living there all the time.

And that's my day dealing with apples - my laptop and the city(we have the Big Apple, so...).

I wanna bite on the real thing now, red and juicy.

Ahuihou!!!

*PS: My posts always come out sounding cynical, and I can't help it. So pardon me :P

Oh my precious buuks!

2009-04-09T19:57:00.010+08:00

I know why books are precious, and the Chinese saying of 书中自有黄金屋 couldn't be more true. Books are so expensive you would've thought there are gold pieces inside. No wonder in the olden days only rich men knew how to read. I love books, and the fact that they are so expensive in Malaysia makes the situation kinda similar to that of a shopaholic obsessed with luxury goods.

Yesterday I was in the mall to fix my laptop. After a yummy Taiwanese lunch and some browsing I decided to go back early. But as I was walking through the tunnel-like entrance still in renovation, I suddenly remembered...

"Ah I forgot, the bookstore!"

So I wheeled back and entered the mall again (how weird).

You see, bookstores are the only places I must go whenever I go shopping. There are certain things that draw me in - the smell of books, no promoters to bug you, the quiet atmosphere...everything is just so perfect. You know people go there to read and nothing else (or am I wrong?).

So I was browsing through the usual new arrivals and highlights at the front, where a few books caught my attention but I just flipped through them and returned them to the shelves.

General fiction category has some best-sellers that I've wanted to read long time ago but didn't.

Sequels in the Fantasy section awaited me but somehow I couldn't find them amidst those usual "Lord of the Rings", "Harry Potter", and the recent "Twilight". Somehow I found it annoying that the whole shelf was filled with the goth inspired cover (which means black, white, and red). What a waste of space!

I gave up and went to the classics, or what I call "books you have to read before you die". Argh!!! So many books I wanted to buy! It got so overwhelming that I had to just leave the section, and instead fixed my eyes on UPSR or SPM to just clear up my thoughts.

A glance at some books on photography reminded me that I wanted a decent camera (another sinful thought).

And at last, the mother of all lethal books on your wallets----------Architecture (gold plated and diamond encrusted) books!!!

This is like one of the wonders of the world. Do this the next time you're in a bookstore, preferably a big MPH or Borders. Go to the Architecture section, pick up the smallest and thinest book you can find and scream at the price tag. If you can't take it, don't bother about the big ones.

Of course, it was my job to search for the cheapest book there, never mind the contents. And that sums up what I did there.

Of course I was kidding, I did look at the contents. =.="

So that's my pathetic trip to the bookstore. I could have bought one or two, but choosing was hard.

The library? Tell me if you could actually find a decent library in Malaysia. And when I say decent I mean the LIBRARIANS too.

Guess that's why the average Malaysian only reads 2 books in a year. Maybe that includes reference books, feng shui almanacs , and recipe books.

And to those scums who burnt books in the past, SHEET you!!!

I might become the next Book Thief.

A few days after...... (this is weird, but true)

Hey yo!!! I might not have to steal books, because there's a MPH Distributors Warehouse Sale coming!!!

You can't believe how excited I am. I'm not gonna miss this opportunity, no matter how far the place is.

You might get a retail RM90 book for just RM15 there!!!

How crazy, it's like robbing, but dropping some coins while escaping.

You can't miss this, see you there!!!

Au revoir!!!

Of scary things and haunted class 72

2009-04-05T03:02:00.011+08:00

Ciao people!

Haven't been updating lately, because assignments were messing with my blogging time. And as I'm typing now I still have lots of work to do! No pictures for updating, just go facebook :P.

Design is squeezing my mind like a lemon now, I doubt I still have a drop of creative juice in me. Any idea how to get more flowing?

It's as if assignments weren't the worst obstacles I need to overcome yet(of course not, but you get what I mean). God has more tests for me (Oh Lord is this final exam?). At the midst of all these there were also some unnecessary little troubles coming up. "Peskies" as I call them, tiny but lethal in the long run. First of all I spilled some water on my keyboard, definitely not the one I'm currently typing on now. Then something scary messed up with my mind. And what made it scary was that it came out of nowhere, and nothing becomes something that's nothing at all. Of course I laughed it of and declared it amusing. But as you all know the human web of thinking is kinda complicated, until the point that you can't even figure up what you are thinking (how ironic?). So nothing becomes something (sigh). But why can't this things (or people) leave me alone? I'm tired. And I don't know how to react anymore. How sour...

Anyway, thankfully my slow and calm self kinda shut things down. But there's a bad side to it, sometimes I do procrastinate on things, and I can't bring myself to finish things up quickly when I know they're not gonna be good (let's not talk about perfect) if they were to be done quickly.

But then again, nothing is perfect because no one is perfect. Life is imperfect, assignments can't be perfect, I can't be perfect, you can't be perfect too.

One more thing, last design class felt like highschool bootcamp, but we're not high school kids anymore. Classmates please be serious, because I don't wanna hear that kind of lecturing voice anymore.

Did I make myself clear? (Oh no you didn't just say that to us)

Ah, how I wish there're only me and my assignments for now.

SCARY THINGS AND SCARY PEOPLE PLEASE STAY AWAY FOR NOW

...but proceed if you're not scary...

Ciao!!!

We were "drugged" out of class

2009-03-04T20:14:00.009+08:00

First of all, do I look like a drug addict?

Do I look like I'm going to be one?

Do I look like I 'ma smoke 'em weed and sniff 'em bongs? Or worst pop 'em pills in ma mouth?

Oh, do they sniff bongs??? Or they inject it??? See I told you!!!

And yes, drugs kill. I know, because I just got a taste of how 'deadly' drugs can be.

Yes, they kill your time, your money, your life...

Strictly speaking, I'm actually talking about a particular talk on drugs.

How cliche is this? We had one during orientation day (and countless at elementary school, high school, TV, and home) and we were told to attend one in the Hall of Shame two days ago. I saw a guy in policeman uniform the moment I entered the hall and I said, "This is going to be a talk on drugs!"

I couldn't be more right. To tell you the truth, no one in my class would take drugs unless they have some kind of disease (I think).

And that's why I said drugs(talks on drugs) kill your time, your money and your life. You see, We were having a Design class at that time when we were asked to attend the talk. The lecturer asked us to return at 3.30 pm for the class, which was 1 hour later.

Apparently, it lasted longer than 1 hour. It wasted our time, our parents' money, and 2 hours of our life.

Did they know we had an important class? A major class that could make or break our whole semester? Obviously not.

And the speakers were boring. So sorry to say that.

I know I sound ungrateful but seriously they could've found a more suitable audience and time to do that. I wouldn't mind listening to that guy telling the story of how he got out of the deathly grasp of drug addiction if I had nothing to do.

I know drugs are dangerous and stuff but this is like telling a monk not to dye his hair.

Policeman: Limkokwing is a very famous university well known for the good things. You don't want to spoil your university's name by involving in drugs.

Me (whispering): *rolls eyes* Dude, I don't think so, Limkokwing is already well known thanks to the bad stuff!

Half of the class was already gone halfway through the talk.

Needless to say, we returned to class late. Luckily we didn't miss much, only the lecture.

I need to stop being sarcastic and cynical.

Guess I do need to go for rehabilitation.

By the way, the drugs were cute, they have panda, playboy bunny, four-leaved clover, heart shape......

Anyone? No?

Ikay Okay!!!

2009-02-21T03:49:00.006+08:00

I know it sounds so wrong to pronounce IKEA as IKAY(Eye-Kay), but that's what my lecturer taught me! And isn't it fun to pronounce the names of stores wrongly? (Carrefour anyone???)

Yesterday was the registration day for FABE students. So there I was taking the bus to school and realised that I should've gone earlier. I can't believe that after going through that painful process 3 times I didn't even drag my own self out of bed 6.00 am in the morning and be the first to enter the college. The Hall of Fame(ahem, Shame) was full of students and most importantly, the counter I was supposed to line up was hidden at the corner, with a serpentine line of students ending nowhere. I was squinting my eyes trying to figure out where should I line up as the line intertwines with another counter's.

How unsystematic! The lecturers could've done something knowing the way Malaysians lineup.

Nevertheless, the line was the least of the problem. The student registering(Chris), was at the counter for what felt like an hour before the poor fellow behind him could scream "finally!" Apparently our new year leader was new in using the crazy program for registering.

Did I mention that I was sitting on the row of seats with the label "For Parents Only" beside the line?

And it was during that time that I resorted to my last years' plan: register when the semester starts! (How smart ;D)

The problem is that there probably are a lot more 'smart' students like me too.

After checking out the timetable and waiting for Rozan to finish his stuff, we went to IKEA!!!

I needed a chair and some other stuff, so Farhan, Iwas, Saras, Rozan and Me headed to IKEA in Iwas' car.

Stuff that I bought--->

Toiletry bag that can be hung

Floor Mat

Laundry Basket

SNILLE Swivel Chair

And the total was around RM80++, less than RM100!

Still eyeing the Drafting Table though...

After the exhausting journey, I cleaned my room again and it's officially a complete room now.

Let's hope that I won't be moving again.

PS: The food in IKEA was okay I guess. But the view of a lady flashing was 'better'

I know what Daniel did this CNY...

2009-02-06T13:34:00.012+08:00

It's still New Year, but everyone is busy working and the last day to celebrate and enjoy the final bits of CNY spirits would only be the coming Chap Goh Meh, or the last day of CNY. Oh, perhaps you would see me throwing oranges at the nearby river. *shrugs* (Who says guys can't throw oranges? Gender equivalence FTW!)

My silly edit: Only if girls actually pick those oranges. If not...hmm, I sense a great prank on the way! *evil laughs

Anyway, here's a recap of what I did during this festival.

I shall start from a few days before CNY. Like what everyone said, the joy of CNY is actually in the anticipation of it, not the day itself, although I do like receiving red packets, and not to mention those wicked food!

So it started off with spring cleaning, always the dirty work first :S. Cleaned my room and threw away my favourite little pillow since I was a child due to it's unsightly yellow stains(I don't know what those are). And my mum found some lizard eggs among my files! Gosh I've never seen lizard eggs before and they looked like......eggs. Guess I can't really keep my room clean since I'll be back to college.

And of course, I made cookies. Yes, you heard right, cookies! They are Green Pea Cookies(no idea what exactly they're called).

The mixture

Cutting the paste into little pieces

Into the oven!

Viola!

Packed into little auspicious jars

Then it was Chinese New Year Eve, an important day as it's the day of reunion with family and friends for those who work far from home. It's also a day when the peninsula might tilt a little as kampungs become highly populated and KL is deserted.

This year's Reunion Dinner came earlier than usual. We ate around 5 something because the food was all ready.

And of course, it's not CNY if you don't do something against the law (you know what I mean :D). And many guilty things I did, like not buckling up...

From Kee's World

Source: The Star

"On the first day of New Year my true love gave to me, a day full of fire-crackers!" Yes, woke up and heard fire-crackers and drumming opposite of my house. This is one of the days when I'm not entirely annoyed by those sounds. And like what we always did in previous years, we went to my Grandpa's house - the first visiting! And of course the yearly lion dance performance. But I gotta admit that the whole thing wasn't even qualified as a performance, more like an unaesthetic ritual with obnoxious drumming that passed off as the lion's grumbling.

Ready to grab the veggie?

Mummy Lioness: How many times I have to tell you not to eat dirty food on the floor!

Finally, a rather 'epic' photo :D

Nothing to do this day except eating and playing cards with my cousins. Thank God no one was playing Gameboy!

Went to Ipoh in the afternoon to visit my grandparents on my mum's side. And guess what we had for dinner? Pizza Hut and KFC. And this was what I saw on the receipt:

KFC Cockman? Did they use this all along? How funny :D

After the first two days, it's time to go visiting friends! Yik Chen had a steamboat party at his house and we got to met many old friends.

Can't seem to get fat after tucking in any food I could lay my hands on, and soft drinks too. You see, it was my plan to refill some fat before burning them. Can't believe I'm going back after all this to get skinnier again.

Time to open the red packets and count the money! $o$ The more you keep them (in a red packet), the more you'll get later!!!

2009-01-24T15:53:00.006+08:00

Those who get tagged MUST answer the question's about themselves :)
-At the end of the post , tag 10 people to do the same except the tagger :)
-Continue this game by sending to other people (refer to rule No.2)''

Name : Daniel Chin Hua Kang

Age/Birthday : 19 / 03 December (I refuse to say I'm 20 because I've just celebrated my sweet 19th :P)

School : Does it matter? The most scandalous university in Malaysia. Period.

Elder sister : Irene Chin

Younger sisters : Amy Chin

Elder brother : No elder brothers...

Younger brothers : No...

Favourite liquid's/ drinks : Mocha, great if tossed in some mint and stuff.

Favourite consumables/ food : Anything nice. Love spicy food.

Favourite place too sleep : Bedroom...

Flying? : Yes, I can fly, believe it or not...

Swimming or diving : Swimming all the way...diving sounds great too!

How many friends in msn : Many offline friends, and I wonder WHY...(any blocking??)

Loved one's : God and everything under the sky...soooooooo fake...but yeah!

Get kicked on the butt : Get slapped more often...and swiped...-.-"

Allergic? : None that I know...smoke perhaps...but that's different...

Gastric? : No...

Age of marriage? : You mean preferable??? I'd say 32 or sumthing???

Children wanted?: Human...

Age of death? : Why don't you tell me?

Animals in your house? : We hate animals!!! No that would make something up there wrong...

Longest fingernails ever kept? : Do you think I measure them? Long enough to scratch you perhaps...

Wanted birthday present : Oh refer to my wishlist for god's sake...

Q : In your dreams, god makes you a billionaire and grants you a wish, what will you wish for?
In my dreams...so that's not real right? I would wish that it's not a dream, so I can have the money!

A - Attached or single ? : Single and enjoying it.

B - Best friend? : Terry Chan

C - Cake or pie ? : Both in my mouth thank you!!!

D - Day of choice? - Anyday but Doomsday...

E - Essential item ? - What kind of item? Stationery? Gadget?

F - Favourite colour? - Hmm...it changes now and then...for the meantime...it's aqua blue...

G - Gummy bears or worms? : Balls...

H - Hometown? : Teluk Intan, Perak.

I - Favourite indulgence : Ice-creams, chocolates, cookies, cakes...

J - January or July? : Can't decide

K - Kids? - Yay for mine...nay for the little ********

L - Life isn't complete without? Everything in it...

M - Marriage date : Hmm...have to refer to the elder's books! Something like almanac??? Lol...

N - Number of magazine subscriptions? - None...I buy when I like...

O - Oranges or apples? Since it's 'O' I'd go with oranges...

P - Phobias : Not that serious...

Q - Quotes? : I forgot...

R - Reasons to smile? I feel funny, you look funny, I feel happy, you make me happy, a polite gesture, a disguise...

S - Season of choice: Sale!!! Kidding...Spring perhaps...

T - Tag 10 people- You are Too greedy aren't you?? I don'T wanT! (Thank me everyone! :D)

U - Unknown fact about me? I...like to count punctuation marks in sentences while reading...

V - Vegetable? Yes but nay to spices like parsleys and stuff, and also slimy vegetables like lady's fingers and aubergine...

W - Worst habit? Forgetful...

X - X-men? Lame thing for 'X'...at least come out with something else...

Y - Your favorite food - I thought I saw that somewhere up there...

Z - Zodiac sign - Another lame 'Z'...Sagittarius...

Save me, save you, save everyone...save your money too...

2009-01-07T11:44:00.013+08:00

Another song that I want to share.

A really touching and meaningful one...

"We are very proud to present to you our video for "Save You". What originally inspired this song was Pierre's brother's battle with cancer. About 3 years ago, Jay was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphatic cancer. After 2 years of extremely difficult chemotherapy treatments, he learned that the cancer was gone for now and that he was in remission. After being told he had a 50-50 chance to come out of this alive, he had won his battle.

Because this happened to someone so close to us, we felt that, as a band, we had to do something to help. We had to get involved and use our voice to make a difference in the fight against cancer.

We wanted this video to tell his story and the ones of all cancer survivors. We want to show how strong people can be when facing adversity and hardship and how resilient the human mind and body can be. We wanted to relay a message of hope, survival and courage.

With the assistance of iTunes, Lava/Atlantic, and Warner/Chappell Music, all proceeds from each downloaded sale will be distributed to cancer charities around the world, through the Simple Plan Foundation. "Save You" - which is also found on our self-titled third studio album "Simple Plan" - can be purchased on iTunes here:U.S. | Canada

We wish to send out a special thank you to everyone involved in the creation of this video, the production crew, the Leucan Association, and all the survivors that took time out of their busy schedules to be part of this very special message. You are an inspiration to us all!

We hope that with your assistance, you can help us beat cancer.

Thank you
Simple Plan"

from http://www.simpleplan.com/saveyou/

(And why am I addicted to songs for cancer???)

I dedicate this song to everyone reading the blog, my friends and family

Never give up in anything you do!

Here's the lyrics------->

Save You - Simple Plan

Take a breath

I pull myself together

Just another step until I reach the door

You’ll never know the way it

tears me up inside to see you

I wish that I could tell you something

and take it all away

Sometimes I wish I could save you

And there’s so many things

that I want you to know

I won’t give up till it’s over

If it takes you forever I want you to know

When I hear your voice

It's drowning into whispers

You're just skin and bones

There’s nothing left to take

No matter what I do I

can’t make you feel better

If only I could find the answer

To help me understand

Sometimes I wish I could save you

And there’s so many things

that I want you to know

I wont give up till it’s over

If it takes you forever I want you to know

That if you fall, stumble down

I’ll pick you up off the ground

If you lose faith in you

I’ll give you strength to pull through

Tell me you won't give up cause

I’ll be waiting if you fall

Oh you know I’ll be there for you

(Ahahaha)

If only I could find the answer

To take it all away

Sometimes I wish I could save you

And there’s so many things

that I want you to know

I wont give up till it's over

If it takes you forever I want you to know (Oooh)

I wish I could save you

I want you to know (Ohohh)

I wish I could save you (ohh)

Well, it works for money too, if you want. Just tweak some lines......

2008 is a nut!

2009-01-06T18:46:00.004+08:00

Well, I hope it's not too late to write about my 2008 as many people have already done that. This is gonna be "2008 in a nutshell"---an alternative title....or "2008 is nuts!"

2008 was sure a very very dramatic year for me. In fact I think it's the most dramatic year to date(not to mention those political news that got more and more juicy). Lot's and lot's of things happened, and I've learn from each and everyone of them.

At the end of last year, I was chatting with my best buddy Wai Hong as we couldn't sleep. We talked about how our lives have changed since we left our warm, cosy and sweet little innocent town and enter the evil and harsh world--the real world. I was surprised at how similar our encounters were. I guess everyone will go through those things at certain point.

But I was a good moment as we got to learn from each other. I wish I wasn't wrong by saying that we have to protect ourselves when we are out alone. Of course there's nothing wrong with protecting yourselves, but sometimes I found out that you have to protect protect(something like Colgate double protection?), and no, the thing on your mind is not what I'm talking about. Sometimes I had to be selfish, and when I realised that, I got all emo o.O. Well at least it wasn't as bad as you think. When I'm back to my friends and family I'm back to normal. Sometimes I do wonder if I have multi-personality, nah that might freak everybody out.

Noticed a slight decline in studies, maybe it was too little stress. So here a little resolution for 2009, think about nothing but studies!!! But that's sad, because we(me and Wai Hong) promised each other to have girlfriends exactly a year later. We both know we have high expectations on the opposite sex and it's not gonna work. So let's see what happens :D. On the contrary, it was really dramatic to find out all your friends being sxxxs and change partners like...everyday?(sorry I was exaggerating, but you get the idea)

Well, and there was the realisation of the importance of money in this (TMTH) world. It started with living by myself, so every financial decision was on me. Living around KL is like burning you money, unlike my hometown where money hardly goes anywhere. Then there's the foreseen economy crisis(yes I knew it was coming! The world is......), which makes money more......hated. Oh and did I mention I worked as part timer? It was fun but exhausting :D

Some trivia :D

1. Favourite movie of 2008

The Dark Knight (Heath Ledger rocks!....in heaven <(nn)> )

2. Favourite song

I'm yours (I know I know, but it's not over-rated, you just got bored hearing it)

*ps: love Rihanna too :P

3. Favourite book

The yellow Reader given by Ms Zatur(you know I'm being sarcastic)

It's the Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom (such inspiring...)

4. Favourite news

Someone got shoe-ed??? Lol

5. Most disturbing thing that happened to my body

Pimples...arrrghhh!!!!

6. Favourite person

Myself (no points for guessing it right :P)

7. Favourite TV show

For English - Pushing Daisies (Brian Fuller is a genius)

Heroes is sooooo disappointing

Cantonese - Moonlight Resonance

8. Favourite food

Can't think of a particular one...what about pork from BBQ Plaza? (No offense to muslims)

9. Favourite drink

Blood...my arse! (If someone mentions the word "Twilight" again, I'll drink his/hers)

Mocha is still my favourite :P (I......e....ya......will always love you.......woo......oooo......eee....I.....)

In a nutshell 2008 has been a nice year for me, no bad things(I'm optimistic so "bad" means bad bad). I discovered more on myself and other people around me, learned more in my studies(always grateful for that), moved to a new house(I'm moving again =.=", once each sem!), met new friends(some really weird), worked in Parkson, had a good time during festivals like Halloween, enjoyed my life and learned to love myself more(it's not vain). Cried because I was shocked(really shocked), laughed because I was happy, got pissed sometimes but my EQ saved me(I'm getting a tad more irritating now).

Finally, thank God, my family, my friends, my housemates, my lecturers, the strange strangers I met, my Appie, my books, my assignments for living through 2008 with me!!!

2009!!! Ya better be good to me!

Superstar Libra (Day 1 - 11/12/08)

2008-12-15T23:55:00.038+08:00

*This post is loooooooong o.O

Started our journey from Teluk Intan to Port Klang at around 8.00 am(we had to check-in at 12). Ate our breakfast in a coffee-shop before we continued the journey.

On the way!!!

Reached West Port, Port Klang earlier than we've expected (thanks to the maps, and no thanks to the unsurprisingly bad Malaysian road signs).

Terminal Star Cruises

Saw the ship when we arrived and thought it was huge because of the distance.

Wow, that's huge!!

But apparently we were wrong. After obtaining our cruise access cards (which act as our ICs, cabin keys, and credit cards on the ship), we proceeded to the port. When we looked at the ship up close, the third largest ship under the company wasn't that huge actually :S

Err, fishing boat? :P

Not to compare it to Titanic, but it does look small from here...

Gotta identify the small boats up there and run towards them as soon as you hear the siren!

Everyone had to take a picture with a mascot and a pair of weirdly dressed dancers before boarding the ship.

Photos, key chains, and fridge magnets up for sale that my sis took (Shh...we were not allowed...). I did not buy any because one photo costed 12 SGD (Singapore Dollar!!! Current exchange rate: 2.4) and one tiny key chain and fridge magnet were 10 SGD each! By the way, everything on the ship was in SGD, so imagine what could I buy...=.=.

My elder sister thinks the mascot is a chicky, my second sister thinks it's a duck, and I think it's a bird. What do you think?

Straight away went to our cabins after boarding the ship. They were located at Deck 2, one for my parents and one for us. Oh my word, Deck 2?!!! My first reaction was:

"We are the first to die when the ship sinks!"

Not that I didn't know where we were sleeping already. But still, I couldn't help but bitch a little :P. You have no choice but to pay the price right? I mean, you've gotta pay the big "price" when you only paid a small price right? (Does this make sense to you?)

Room 2116

Weird picture on the wall

Amy checking out the hairdryer

Small TV on the shelves

Looked at the Star Navigator that we have to see what activities we could join. But before that, we had to check their food first. There are three inclusive restaurants: Four Seasons(western fine dining), Ocean Palace(chinese cuisine), and Mariners Buffet(international buffet), each has a different theme for dinner everyday.

We chose the Mariner's Buffet first and made our way to the rear of the ship. There were two entrances, one at the far left and the other at the far right. Since we came from the left side so it was natural to enter from the left entrance. I saw a huge word "EXIT" on the door and my dysfunctioning brain thought it was an alien word. Therefore, the whole family entered the restaurant from the EXIT and proceeded to the plates and cutlery, all the while shaking our butts and thought nothing was wrong. Fortunately(thank God), we were lining up beside the entrance and saw people queuing outside to get their cards swiped before entering the restaurant. It was only then that we realised we entered without swiping out cards, and feeling rather embarrassed, we quickly exited and came back from the entrance.

Everything went smoothly after that and we got our first ever meal on the cruise. Not many choices actually and the food wasn't really good. Can't recall the exact food but there were rice, chicken, vegetables, fruits, desserts like cakes and drinks like coffee, tea, and orange juice as always.

My food (didn't finish it)

Me and my sis "enjoying" the food

During the lunch, we saw Superstar Virgo coming to the port and it was huge! It's the biggest ship under the company.

Superstar Virgo (Why is it Virgo not Sagittarius?)

After the lunch, time to check our navigator! (I like how they called it navigator, so...piraty, or sailory) There were a ship tour and a Christmas Jumbled Words at 2.00 pm, but frankly I could explore the whole ship myself in 15 minutes, therefore off we went to the Galaxy of the Stars.

The name of the game says it all(isn't it obvious?). The host, Godie from the Philippines would show us a card with scrambled letters and we were supposed to unscramble them to form a word related to Christmas in a 10 seconds. There were a total of 15 words to be figured out such as christmas tree, candies, Santa Claus, reindeer, The Three Kings, Bethlehem, mistletoe etc. Five of us shared a piece of answer sheet, sadly we only managed to complete 10 words. In other words, we lost :(.

But the price wasn't good so I didn't care. After that, we had basic ballroom dance class with coordinator Douglas all the way from Brazil! (Woot, ballroom dancing! :D) Me, my father and my sisters all went up. My mum sat back to take pictures. And seriously, my camera was turning into a bitch, time to change a new one I shall say!

Galaxy of the Stars

Stage of Galaxy of the Stars

I like the way they arrange the chairs and couches

Move your hips!

Overall it was a fun lesson, after that we were required to couple up, and it was more fun! We had to twist and turn all the while having to avoid stepping on others' toes. After that Douglas told us there'll be a intermediate class tomorrow so we had to practice!

After that, there was a Cruise Variety Show at 4.00pm. Since it's a variety show, there were many different kinds of performances like singing, dancing, and even funny acts from the wacky performers.

When the show began, the ship started to sail too. After the variety show, my sisters went to the deck to take pictures and I went back to the cabin with a board game that I borrowed. Unfortunately nobody wanted to play it so we bathed and prepared for dinner.

We chose to go to Four Seasons, the western fine dining restaurant and of course, they have dress code =.=.

THEME: EAST MEET WEST

Dinner Menu

Appetizer

Grilled Chicken Salad

Thai style salad with mesclun lettuce

Garden Greens

mixed lettuce with choice of dressings: Thousand Island, Balsamic or French Dressing

Soup

Lamb Broth

Asian style soup with cumin and coriander

Cream of Asparagus

Main Course

Grilled Chicken Breast

served with lemon grass peanut sauce and raisin rice

Dory Teriyaki

oven baked teriyaki dory fillet with roasted potato and sautéed mixed vegetables

Spaghetti Bolognese

pasta in thick rich meat sauce

Pizza Al Fungi

mushroom pizza with double cheese

Dessert

Mandarin Bavaroise

Choices of Ice Cream

Vanilla, Strawberry or Chocolate

*If you don't see any pictures for certain food above, that's because nobody ordered them

Everybody ordered Grilled Chicken Salad because it sounded nice, and in fact, it was quite nice (8/10). My Lamb Broth wasn't bad (7.5/10), so was my mum's Cream of Asparagus (6.5/10). Dory Teriyaki (5.5/10) was okay but my sister's Grilled Chicken Breast (7.5/10) was better. I didn't really like Mandarin Bavoroise (5/10), and the ice-cream was no Ben & Jerry's or HäagenDazs (I kinda thought it was Nestlé's).

Overall I give the dinner a 7.5 out of 10 :), at least it was better than the lunch. But the service wasn't really good. (Well, I'm picky :P)

After dinner, it's party time!!! There's something called Call My Bluff at 9.15 pm. Basically it's like a game show. There are four liars in the Liar's Club: Hendrix, Godie, Herel, and Hari, and they are the crazy cruise staffs. A rare word would be given, and these liars had to give their own definitions of the word, only one would be correct. Four people from the audience would be chosen to participate and they had to decide who was telling the truth.

First word - Crapulence (The thing that crossed my mind was this word is a whole lotta crap!)

Definition - A sickness caused by excessive drinking or eating (And I was like, "Isn't that flatulence?" Lol!)

Anyway, these liars had their own style in giving crap, Hendrix (draped in christmas light bulbs and wearing devil's horns) is good at giving dictionary styled definition that could be mistaken as the truth. Godie was always talking about his girlfriend and his likes to find out the definition by determining the root word (Therefore crapulence means a person full of crap =.=). Herel has many ex-boyfriends all around the world, and claimed that she just loves men. And Hari is a grand-mamma's boy, and he learned all the words from his grandmother, who always tells the truth.

Second word - Tittup

Definition - A lively, capering manner of moving or walking; a prance, this word comes from the imitation of the sound of horse hooves.

Third word - Blenophobia

They wanted singles to go up, and of course, no adults in their right minds would admit they are single. So all four teens went up, including me =.=".

The correct definition was supposedly "The fear of slime", and I got it wrong because it chose Hari's answer, which was the fear of mother-in-laws (Pantheraphobia)

Here's where things got tricky...

You see, the correct answer was "The fear of slime", or that's what everyone ass-u-me-d. I went online to check, and BOOM! Blenophobia(or belonephobia) is the fear of pins and needles, and the peer(can't resists to use some Philipino slang :P) of slime is BleNNophobia! Wow, tricky isn't it?

A blurry pic as prove (how good a proof is it =.=") Although it's blocked, you can make out that the letter before 'n' was actually an 'e'(can't be another 'n'), and the letter they were showing was 'Blenophobia'

Okay enough of Sherlock Holmes!

Fourth word - can't remember! =.="

Definition - A slap by the bishop during confirmation ceremony.

People start guessing, and you might get prizes! Post a comment if you know.

Final word - Dynomania (Hmm...my favourite word among them)

Definition - a sudden urge to dance (An the crazy Hari started dancing Bhangra)

Although at first I thought it was "crazy over throwing explosives into fire", or something like that. (That'd probably be Dynamania instead)

After this game show we had another party called "Hollywood to Bollywood", were the audience were asked to go on stage and dance. Some of them were really funny and it was fun to watch.

This post is so long I hope it doesn't bore you guys.

That's pretty much day 1! Stay tune for the next day!

And please forgive the fact that I took a week to complete a day (blogging I mean).

Ahoy Matey!

2008-12-15T00:20:00.002+08:00

I'm back from the sea! And I'm gonna blog it all out!

Just got back today (yesterday I mean) and I'm so tired.

There will be lots of words and pics.

I'm using my blog as a personal journal to record my vacations, therefore the posts are gonna be very very detailed (if I can remember).

You are welcomed to skip any boring parts as you please.

Gotta sleep first, bye!

Green Christmas

2008-12-10T17:15:00.012+08:00

Let's not forget about our dear Earth this festive season!

Every year, Christmas always has a huge impact on the environment. Tons of gift-wrappers, paper plates, Christmas cards, presents are produced in huge quantity to cater to people celebrating the joyous day all around the world.

Having said that, let's have a Green Christmas this year! An environmental friendly Christmas that has less impact on the Earth. Here are a few tips that will help save the planet while at the same time making Christmas more fun-filled.

1. Eco-friendly Christmas Cards

If one person gives out 10 cards, imagine how many trees were chopped for the entire community that celebrates Christmas. Get your creative juices flow by making your own cards. For younger kids, shows like Art Attack offer lots of advice on how to make cards and decorations. Replace the materials with recycled papers and pictures cut out from magazines or newspapers. Pressed flowers and leaves are perfect for decorating the cards. Last year's Christmas cards can also be recycled into new cards, but make sure that the senders never find out. By making your own cards, no plastic wrappers will be used, no transportation involved, and it's cheaper, considering the economy now.

If you are busy, save time and money by sending out e-cards. Free e-cards can be found easily on the net. If you prefer sticking to the tradition of sending out real Christmas cards, and wouldn't mind spending some money, buy Christmas cards made out of recycled materials.

2. Green Gifts

There are lots of green gifts that can be found everywhere. Take some time to browse on sites like e-bay, or go Christmas shopping at shops that sells Eco-friendly goods, and you might find many interesting gifts for your friends and family. Certain products made out of alternative materials that are easier to produce such as bamboo instead of wood are definitely great choices. T-Shirts that send out green messages and are eco-friendly themselves make the top of the list for sure. Here is a great blog entry that features several shoe brands that sell environmental friendly foot-gloves.

To avoid sending out presents that eventually end up as rubbish, ask your recipients what they like to receive. Gift vouchers are safe choices as they can buy anything they want. Make a wish-list yourself if possible. If you receive anything that you don't want or don't need, smile because you know that you will be spending less next Christmas and secretly wish that your next recipient will like what you have received.

Use magazine pages or other unused papers as gift wrappers. Beautiful chocolate or candy wrappers can be used to decorate the surfaces. I am sure the recipients will be delighted to receive gifts that help save the environment.

Chocolate wrappers are perfect as alternative to shiny papers

3. Think about the Earth when you shop

This is the part where I go all particular and act like your typical granny. For the mums and grannies, it's time to go shopping for groceries and ingredients for Christmas dinner. To save fuel, car pooling with other mums is the best option as it also reduces pollution and provides a good opportunity for some mamma-bonding.

Besides that, buying in large quantities could help save money too. The market guy would be all too happy to propose a 'buy 2 turkeys free 1 chicken foot' or something like that. Buy organic ingredients that are more healthy. Say no to all things artificial!

One crucial item that a green mum should never forget to bring is reusable shopping bag or basket. Certain stores like Tesco or Cold Storage sell shopping bags that you can bring everyti

me you shop. These shopping bags help eliminate the need of plastic bags. Bio-degradable or not, plastic bags are plain fugly.

Shopping for groceries is not longer Ugly Betty's job anymore with these fashionable shopping totes!

4. Decorate greenly

I'm not asking you to turn your house into a jungle, or a hideous pile of green things jumbled up together. Showoff your kids' talent by asking them to decorate the house with available materials. One thing to note if your are living in a place that don't snow during Christmas - even though how much Christmas is often associated with snow and snowman, try to convince your children not to scatter ice or snow they gathered from the refrigerator. Use fake Christmas trees that can be reused ever year. If possible, try making all the ornaments for the Christmas tree yourself (besides the light bulbs, unless you want to go all crazy and catch fireflies). Energy saving light bulbs provide suitable lighting while at the same time save energy for your house.

5. Party with nature

If you are used to buy paper plates and cups, plastic forks and spoon, or worst, polystyrene cups and plates, do NOT repeat that for this Christmas! These party dishes and cutlery are harmful to the environment and they are disposable, which means they are rubbish, and rubbish or wastes do no good to the environment. Instead, prepare reusable cups, plates and cutlery that can be washed for more helpings. Use real napkins instead of paper serviettes. Lastly, use environmental friendly detergent to wash the dishes. If you have the time and effort, it is best to make your own garbage enzyme.

It's a long way to save the planet but if everybody contribute a little during this festive season, I am sure that the Earth will be happier.

Wish everybody a Merry 'Green' Christmas and a Happy New 'Green' Year!!!

Gaudi lost his key???

2008-12-09T18:39:00.004+08:00

This is not a book review

Anyone heard of this new book called The Gaudi Key?

Sounds like The Da Vinci Code ain't it???

When I first saw the book in a newspaper a few days ago, I thought perhaps I should give it a read. So I went searching for it but apparently Malaysian bookstores aren't that up-to-date.

All I saw was Twilight everywhere, how annoying! Just kidding :P.

Anyway, I came back and decided to read some online reviews. Unfortunately, not even one of the reviews I've read was able convince me to buy that book. They all mentioned about how bad the book was. From what I've read, the way the author delivers the story-line is bad. A book with bad writing paired with puzzling puzzles and boring characters doesn't sound like a good read to me.

And they even compared the book to The Da Vinci Code. The result was that Gaudi can't be compared to Da Vinci. Seriously, I have never laid my eyes on the incredibly controversial book by Mr Brown. I even had to force myself to finish the boring movie. If The Gaudi Key is worst that that book, I won't care to touch it.

If you're wondering who's Gaudi, he was an architect. And his famous cathedral La Sagrada Familia can be seen on the book cover (Lots of choices to learn more about the building here). This book talks about the mystery that revolves around the architect's death and Christianity at that time.

Pretty interesting theme for me but unfortunately I'm not buying it. Or should I buy the book and give it a try, since I'm not a person who often listens to other's opinion.

Maybe someone should read it first and tell me whether it's worth the bucks. I'm so evil.

R.I.P Joern Utzon

2008-12-02T18:16:00.004+08:00

Shocking news (not exactly news anymore, more like "olds")!

The architect that designed the famous Sydney Opera House, Joern/Jørn Utzon (1918-2998) has died, at the age of 90.

If you happen to be living in a cave for your entire life, THIS is what I'm talking about---->

Some people think its ugly, some people think its special.

Orange wedges, shark fins, yacht sails, crocodile teeth, shells, claws, beaks, whatever you imagine it looking like...one can't deny it's one of the greatest designs mankind has achieved. It went through a lot of challenges one could not have imagined. There's a sad story behind the construction of this building, where poor Joern resigned as the chief architect. Imagine not being recognised as the architect of your own design. How sad.

He gave Australia its most iconic and significant building but yet he was involved in a political scandal.

Read more about his death and what happened almost half a century ago in his obituary and here. You can always find out more on the building by goggling. Watch his tribute video here.

Dying at the age of 90 is a blessing. One of my favourite architects, I.M.Pei, is 91 years old now. If only all architects could live that long.

Simplicity vs Complexity

2008-12-02T01:05:00.011+08:00

Simple things and Complicated things,

Which do you prefer?

Simple things can be boring, bland, empty, less...but are they shallow?

Simple things can also be pure, straightforward, unpretentious, appreciated, and certainly deep for enough for one to ponder.

Complex things are interesting, wild, imaginative, eye-catching, inspiring, brilliant and amazing!

But they could be too much, over-the-top, messy, undisciplined, awful, fake, and far away...yes, far from our reach.

Sometimes human are simple creatures by nature, made complex by their own complicated minds.

Yes, we complicate ourselves, and we sometimes contradict our own thoughts, which made them worst.

Had you been thinking things that you found out weren't true?

Misunderstood lately?

Conflicting yourselves sometimes?

Confused by your friends?

Made things worst than they should have been?

Well, then you are the one making your life hard.

Back to reality...:P

I have learned in my Culture 101 class on several design theories. Among those, a few themes like Pop, Restraint, and Phenomenal made me think a lot. Because they are less direct, I suppose.

In fact, I found out that these themes are actually related to each other.

Okay, Pop sounds easy and direct enough: pop music, pop art, anything popular and recognisable.

But after reading the Reader, which is a compilation of very complicated articles(I have to say). I found out the topic Complexity and Contradiction vs Simplicity or Picturesqueness worth reading and thought-provoking. And somehow it is related to-

Restraint: Minimum, Disciplined, Less is More!

"Less is More!" -Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969), German architect, and leader of modern International Style.

HOLD IT! You'd say...you relate this to architecture? It didn't even sound like that in the beginning!

Well, if you've read my blog before, you know that I relate everything to everything. I mean, don't even get me started on something that I can relate to anything and everything.

Sometimes people do look at things complicatedly. Like a piece of abstract art, somehow people can pull off 1000 different views and opinion like the artist was so good at making riddles for them to solve.

I mean, yes, Leonardo was feeling sad and all. If you can feel his sorrow, fine, I felt too...the way the colours are so dull, the broken vase, the dim lighting, the moody cat...

I was chatting with Chris recently and we were talking about these mad people that are busy scrutinising, calculating(yes, calculate), and even measuring famous arts.

Wow, I know artists are geniuses, but can you expect each and everyone to develop their brains equally like Mr Vinci there? (In case you don't know he's good at science too o.O)

When you paint do you measure the length of your strokes? Or even check how does it look like under the UV light? Or would you meticulously hide secrets below the canvas like its a vault of the greatest secrets in the history of secrets?

But that's what they did with poor smiling lady, and the one famous supper and other artworks. If only those people devote their time to my scribbles, who knows it might reveal the greatest secret of mankind.

But the book on certain Code still draws people in.

Why can't art be appreciated the way it is? Why can't paintings be just beautiful, inspiring, and relaxing to the mind?

Why can't art be simple, and yet picturesque?

"You don't know about art little child!" bellowed the crazy art fanatic "Stop giving your unworthy thoughts and fill your filthy mind with milk!" "The minds of those great artists are not yours to imagine and understand!"

Okay...so why not start at the start of time? Why did human paint at the first place? To record things? Oh I get it! That's how you got the idea!!! *clap clap clap*

Wow, I've reached fine art in my long chain of Relation!!!

This is a lengthy post, so I'll come back with a Part 2

More "relatings" to behold!!! My English is getting weirder...o.O

Images courtesy of http://www.jokesduniya.com/674/monalisa-on-world-tour/

Wait!!! Wasn't Mona Lisa a MAN??? *running away screaming*

D'licious Wish List

2008-11-25T18:27:00.007+08:00

Since my birthday is coming, I have this idea of doing a wish list.

This list consists of the things that I wanted long time ago, and things that I just...like o.O.

And don't worry my dear readers, I don't expect you guys to give me these presents because some of them are capable of burning a hole in your wallet(okay I know your're burning a hole in my blog right now).

Of course, I don't mind if you feel particularly generous towards me $.$. *wink wink*

My my my...where should I start??? *rubbing hands*

D'licious Wish List

*Caution, read before proceeding, the following content might cause damage in all sorts of peculiar ways and lost of property to the readers. The owner will not be held responsible for any financial difficulty that occurs to the readers after reading this blog.*

1. Nikon D700 DSLR. I know it has a very nice price, but I'm so desperate even a D80 will do...or...or...okay whatever a D40 will do!!!

2. MPH (or any other bookstores in Malaysia like Kinokuniya, Borders, Times) book vouchers!!!
I don't want to list down the book titles because they'll make another entry o.O

But Tales of Beedle the Bard will be one of the good choices!! (I'm so childish)

Books on architecture will make me fly!!!

3. IKEA architect's drafting table

4. Rihanna's Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded. It's the RELOADED edition :D!!! I gotta admit I love this girl <3.

5. An external hardisk :D I don't mind the brand...or do I???

6. Sunglasses!!! You might be wondering why I need one:

-In case I'm suddenly on the beach, or any other place in Malaysia that might burn a hole in my eyes.
-In case(but usually) I become a panda after the copious amount of assignments and model-making.
-In case I feel like hiding...
-In case I wanna spy on people...
-In case I become too melodramatic and overemotional.
-In case I'm tired of my glasses... :P.

And I know I'm not supposed to include the brand. So forget that ;D.

Is it the end???

I'm not surprised of you find it too specific, and too little XD...

I don't mind stuff like cds, dvds, books clothes, shoes, hats, accessories, flowers, cards, mugs, artline pens, technical pens, colour maker pens, 3 years of free printing service, free model materials - cardboards, balsa wood, super glue, miniature trees, furnitures and people.

I don't really fancy decorative items because I might use them to release my overwhelming stress and that's probably not a very good idea.

The end of my DREAM~~~~

Tagged tagged tagged...

2008-11-21T00:11:00.004+08:00

Tagged by Michelle Chin

Instructions:
*Bold the statements that are true to you.
*Italicize the statements that you wish were true.
*Leave the fibs alone.
*Then, stab 5 people to do the same test.

~~~~~~~~~~

I’m 170cm + tall.
I don’t know what I want at the moment.
I’m not happy.
I hate my friends.
I hate my life.
I hate my grades.
He drives.
I’m bored of driving.
I have a white handbag.
I love dancing.
I go clubbing every week.
Shopping is bullshit.
I have a tattoo of a star.
I got my navel pierced.
I have friends that take drugs.
90% of my friends smoke.
I’m studying Fashion. (nah it's natural for me)
I have a business running.
I hate cartoons. (used to like but recently got bored...)
I hate someone. (I know its WRONG!)
I have 10 Guess handbags.
I buy CLEO every month.
My parents don’t know about my blog.
I have an iPod.
I don’t have faith in the current “one”.
My school mates know about my blog.
I wanted to be a fashion designer.
I love rock emo bands.
I hate it when people cancel last minute meet ups.
I’m a rebel.
I’m starting to like wearing dresses. (Lol your crazy to think this is serious! :P)
I don’t believe in love.
High school's filled with drama. (Can't really compete with its older brothers - college, university)
My parents have faith in me.
I’ve bought shoes this month.
A blogger bitched about me before.
I hate sports.
I heart Italian food.
I hate meeting new people.
I hate nail polish.
The mother bear gives me hugs.
People should start appreciating me.
High school was the worst time of my life.
I have red hair.
One Utama is my second home.
I’m a guy.
I’m scared of my Biology exam.
I hate vacations.
We’ll last.
I believe in long distance relationships.
I’m going to get high and smoke weed one day soon.
I’ve robbed an old lady.
I’m starting to like applying make-up.
I was a tomboy.
At times I think I still am a tomboy.
I love bitching about people behind their backs.
I hate surprise parties.
I hate planning parties.
I’m a sinner.
I have a Wii.
I can live without music.
Video games are a waste of time.
I miss the father bear.
I love being in love.
I know how to cook.
I have 100% freedom.
Boys are assholes. (If that's what you believe, girls are b*****s then)
I hate Math.
I love horror films.
I’m happy with what I have.
I slept in my parents’ room for 3 days after watching Scream when I was a kid.
My old friends keep in touch with me.
I don’t read newspapers. (But I don't have one now...)
The news is such a waste of time.
Blogging is a waste of time.
I hate animals.
I can’t live without make-up.
I curse like a pirate.
I’m happy with my 11 year old car.
I hate people that are smart.
I love Apple Juice.
I can’t drink for nuts.
I believe that everyone in their teens have lost their virginity.
I’ve got a new phone.
I’m going to get a new pair of shoes by the end of this month.
I love swimming.
I haven’t worked out since March.
I love my friends and family.
I'm hot.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Rozan

Chris

Pei Ni

Su Qing

Carol

Have fun!

Survey again...

2008-11-15T16:30:00.006+08:00

RULES:

1. People who have been tagged must write their answers on their blogs and replace any question that they dislike with a new question formulated by themselves.

2. Tag 6 people to do this quiz and those who are tagged cannot refuse. These people must state who they were tagged by and cannot tag the person whom they were tagged by continue this game by sending it to other people.

Tagged by: Rozan (don't worry it's not 18++ site)

1. If your lover betrayed you, what will your reaction be? take revenge?
I'll be so happy cause it's revenge time!!! Muahahahahaha...

No...I'll probably tell her I'm her father...

2. If you can have a dream to come true, what would it be?
Me tearing pieces of notes (yea bank notes, US dollars)...Not that I'm super rich, it's because the world will no longer needs them. A world without money to worry about, how good!

(F word) those useless papers!!!!!!! $%$*%#^#(%*^)

3. What are the criteria for your dream lover?
I have very high expectations, so it's better not to know. A perfectionist is always hard to be satisfied. :P Guess I'll just live with my dolls...

Beware the stare of Daniel Chin,

He has not wives, only dolls.

And if you see him on the street,

Be sure both of you never ever meet.

Or he'll judge you like a meat,

And make you feel like an ugly weed.

Scary huh...

4. What would you do with a billion dollars?
In the future? Remember my dream? I'll wipe my arse with 'em.

5. Will you u fall in love with your best friend?
Lucky I'm in love with my best friend, lucky to have been where I have been, lucky to be...

Sorry I can't help but thinking about this song...

But I'm not gay...I'm just a happy person...

6. Which is more blessed, loving someone or being loved by someone?
I'm going for both...

*singing* I luv you and you luv me, everybody lurves me and I'm soooo happy!!!!

7. How long do you intend to wait for someone you really love?
Time and Daniel wait for no one...

8. If the person you secretly like is already attached, what would you do?
I'm tired of these love questions...

Bless them...

9. Do you think the world would be better off if everyone has the same religion/ethnicity/ etc?

No, everyone will be so united they start ganging up on God...

Or so I heard...

10. You see a 50 year old man entwine arms with a girl about the age of 20+ and find out they are gf/bf. What are your first thoughts?
Nice face lift...and boob job...:P

How much did she spend???

11. How would you see yourself in ten years time?
Having amazing life after graduating! Where's my wife????

12. What's your fear?
Myself, looking like shit and haunting myself, I snapped back at myself and he bitch slapped me...

13. What's the first thing you do when you wake up?
You're not gonna fool me this time...

Get down from the bed!!! Yay I win...

14. Would you give all in a relationship?

Give what? My life? No way I'll only give my heart...

Awwwwww~~~~T.T

15. If you fall in love with two people simultaneously, who would you pick?
Both...and then none...how selfish...:(

16. Would you forgive and forget no matter how horrible a thing the someone has done?
I'll forgive but you have to brainwash me if you want me to forget...

17.Do you prefer being single or having a relationship?
Single is the best!!!

Single rules, single FTW,

Double booo~~~, double WTF!!

18. If your girlfriend/boyfriend told u that she/he is actually a prince/princess, what will u do?

You know what? I already knew, and that's why I'm with you...my dear princess $o$

My turn to tag!!!!

Chris

Pei Ni

Michelle Chin

Carol Lee

Su Qing

and...

YOU, yes, you know who you are...you're the one reading and you are tagged!!!

Happy do-the-survey-ing!!!!

3/12/1989

2008-11-14T22:21:00.012+08:00

Like what my previous post said, I'm gonna include mandarin posts!

So here it is!

Something about me-----> (Like anyone cares to read)

12月3日技艺大师

在实现自己理想的道路上，12月3日出生的人很少会让障碍横挡在前，他们会极机密地运用各种巧妙的方法达到伟大的目标。但这并不表示这些只会为了私利而不择手段，相反地，他们会为了自己的创作、家庭、工作或兴趣而奋斗，不单只想着为自己赢得名利双收收；也因为如此，他们的家人经常会担心这种个性没办法为他们自己成功地创造财富。

精巧的手艺和创造的精神，是上天特别赐给这一天出生的人的。由于太讲究真功夫，他们称得上是完美主义者。有些人可能受他们一心一意的奉献所感动，因而不断向他们投以钦佩和关爱的眼神，然而这些垂爱对今天出生的大师级人物并不会造成太大的影响，他们还是会继续自己的工作，不需要别人的肯定，甚至希望别人不要来打扰他们。

事实上，对于今天出生的人来说，高度的隐私是非常必须的，在某些重要时刻，他们甚至会完全与外面的世界隔绝。只有如此，他们才能专注于自己的事情，为更高层次的创作而努力。这种情况通常发生在30岁以后，他们也因此成为别人眼中的隐士。这种闭门造车、不借助外力却又颇有成就的现象，的确令人费解，但也不能就此断定这些人特别具有完全奉献的宗教精神；相反地，他们非常理性主义，甚至还有点抱持着愤世嫉俗的态度

。

12月3日出生的人对于工作非常投入，但是这种现象却可能导致危机：忽略了人格自我成长的重要性。基本上，他们根本不在乎自己或别人的个性如何，他们认为既然上天赋予他们创造的才能和充沛的体力，他们就得好好利用，如此而已。所幸，慢慢地，他们会努力探索更深层的自我，而且把这件事当成工作般认真对待。到了这个地步时，他们作品中的特异性与匠气就会减少，而变得更人性化，更容易被人们所接受。

幸运数字和守护星

12月3日出生的人会受到数字3和木星的影响。受数字3影响的人通常希望能在他所从事的领域中独占熬头；然而，就像前文所述，12月3日出生的人对于工作本身的兴趣远大于对事业前程的规划。好在木星（射手座的主宰行星）能在人格的成长和对工作的态度上，赋予这一天出生的人宽宏的发展潜力和乐观的天性。由于受数字3影响的人热爱独立，因此，自己创业或成为自由业者都能有很好的发展。

健康

12月3日出生的人常常因为沉浸于思考及工作，而忽略了自己和家人的健康，所以他们应该让信任的医生做定期的健康检查。虽然经常阅读各种身心疾病的相关书籍，但是他们应该更积极地维护自己的身体健康，而不仅止于吸收资讯而已。把工作时精益求精的态度，运用在设计一套健康食谱上，将更有助于他们的饮食计划，例如卡路里的计算、维他命的补充，以及蛋白质、碳水化合物、脂肪的组合摄取等。至于运动则应选择较温和的体能训练项目，例如

走路、骑单车或游泳等。感情生活与性受对于12月3日出生的人来说是属于比较私密的层面，人们应该尊重他们这方面的隐私权。

建议

多关心自己的健康和自我的前程发展，有时可以放心地将责

任授与其他人。不要太过遗世独立，多与外界接触，并且试着帮助别人。

名人

康拉德(Joseph Conrad)波裔英籍小说家，也是船长，尤以航海小说著称，写作才华源于本身经验与人生观，以及驾驭文字的能力，作品有《黑暗之心》、《

吉姆爷》等。

台湾导演廖祥雄，以《无价之宝》走红于70年代。后转任新闻局电影处处长及博新有线电视台台长。

瑞典电影摄影师尼奎斯特(Sven Nykvist)，曾与大导演柏格曼合

作拍过十几部影片，其中包括《哭泣与耳语》，还以此片获得奥斯卡金像奖最佳摄影奖。

高达(Jean -Luc Godard)法国激进政治派导演，同时也是“新浪潮”时期最多产的电影导演，作品有《Breathless Weekend》。

20世纪奥地利作曲家魏本(Anton Webern)，是荀白克最早的弟子之一，广泛应用十二音作曲法，对许多后世作曲家有深刻影响。

意大利小提琴制造家阿玛提(Nicola Amati)，其家庭被誉为

小提琴制造家族。

塔罗牌

大秘仪塔罗牌的第3张是“皇后”，象征有创造力的聪明才智。她是达到极致的完美女性、是孕育大地的母亲，也是我们梦想与渴望的化身。当牌面正立时，这

张牌代表魅力、优雅与毫不保留的爱；当牌面倒立时，则有自负、矫情以及无法容忍缺陷的意思。

静思语
如果洞已挖得够深，该出来透透气了。

优点

全神贯注、创意丰富、技艺精巧。

缺点

隐密性高、不好相处、不易接近。

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Announcement!!! 报告！！！

2008-11-14T20:52:00.005+08:00

Ahem, attention please!

Here is an important announcement, a rather lame one, but nonetheless important.

This blog is going bi!!!!!!!!

Are you thinking what I'm thinking? Or am I thinking what everyone else is not thinking? You are probably thinking what I'm not thinking like everyone else is. If you're thinking what I'm not thinking, then it is NOT what I'm thinking right now!

What I meant was this blog will include mandarin for the first time!

"Yay!" celebrate the Chinese readers all around the world......

"No!!!" cry the bananas...(no offense don't kill me)

And if you're thinking I'm doing translation for every post, please live in your dreams then.

I'll probably be writing what I want :p

And really sorry if you don't understand, cause I'm like 6:30 everywhere...

This is only a plan yo, chinese words on the computer screen still makes my eyes go @.@

I was wondering why, but I realised that they work differently.

This is my conclusion: You see, you can read english words even lkie tihs uenrdntasd waht I'm tnyrig to say?

But you have to look at the individual characters of chinese word

s and interpret them individually and then as a whole in a sentence.

Am I making sense, I guess typing in chinese words is hard too. And my pinyin sucks, major time!!!!

But as I was saying, I'm trying it out! And it's be a disaster!

Bye

再见！

*END OF ANNOUNCEMENT*

＊报告完毕＊

Numb...

2008-11-10T21:21:00.008+08:00

Been watching Heroes season 3 lately, and something went wrong with all their powers until they became too overwhelming for them to handle. A girl with the ability of Electric Manipulation constantly has electric jolts all over her body and she literally sparks.

But there's this girl that has the ability of Spontaneous Regeneration, which is the ability to heal herself suddenly realised that she can't feel pain anymore, so instead of healing herself after being hurt, now she can't feel the pain when she got hurt too.

Cool huh, you think? No really, because when you can't feel the pain, you have no feelings, and that's real sad!

So why am telling this? Because I'm loosing my inner senses now...

Okay before you go o.O...I'm not turning into a lunatic. I'm not loosing my brain kinda sense, but rather the feelings in my heart.

Don't take this seriously, just my senseless thoughts going crazy.....O.O

But this is what happened today....

We had exam for Communication Principles 111, something like English paper, but minus all the grammar and vocabulary questions. In short, it's like a test of your reading, evaluating, and writing skills.

And I totally screwed that freaking paper!!! *Roooooaaaarrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!*

We only had 2 hours to evaluate 3 articles and write an argumentative essay based on 3 articles as well. I managed to did all those, but I had no time for referencing. I managed to include all the in-text references, and was only halfway through the final paragraph when the time's up(and the coordinator gave us extra 10 minutes already). Usually people will get all freaked up and start scribbling like there's no tomorrow.

"Times up......"

I paused for a while, picked up my paper in a flourish, flipped a few pages, and put down a few lines as conclusion.

"Stop writing please, and hand in your papers to your respective lecturers...."

Looking around and wondering whether I should go for the referencing before everyone's out (and seriously students were still writing, and the lecturers could do nothing).

After that I looked at my paper again, cleaned up my desk, before handing in my paper and hearing "Thank you Daniel" from Miss Juida.

And I did all these without missing one heart beat...

When I walked out with Chris, he told me that his heart was still beating fast, and that reminded me that my heartbeat was normal, and it kinda made me feel weird.

Why? And it wasn't only the exam. I realised that I'm immuned to the fears in college - the assignments, the exams...

And when I have no fear for those, I have no pressure, and the outcome will not be good...

And I tend to become heartless at times...cold-hearted...spoooookyyyyyy......

There's this urge to dig out my heart and probe it.....is it not working???

D'licious survey: How much of your teenage life have you "messed up?

2008-11-10T00:22:00.006+08:00

I'm gonna include surveys into my blog, because it an easy way (and dangerous one) to let me readers know more about me. But in a way they reveal too much sometimes (okay I'm feeling uneasy now T.T)

Something stolen from Roz~~~

[x] gotten kissed (unwillingly by a guy...why? Why!!!!!!!???? But it was just a joke, c'mon think western-ly dude...)

[ ] gotten a phone taken away in class (No phones allowed T.T)
[ ] gotten suspended (literally? *looks up*)
[ ] gotten caught chewing gum
[ ] gotten caught cheating on a test (Ahem, my annoying principle of not cheating)
Total so far: 1

[x] arrived late to class more than 5 times
[x] didn't do homework over 5 times
[x] turned at least 3 projects in late
[x] missed school just because you felt like it (usually when there an exam - a trend in my class, blame the exam oriented system)
[ ] laughed so loud you got kicked out of class (But we did get disapproving looks from teachers when we giggled too much...for guys)
Total so far: 5

[x] got your mom, dad, etc to get you out of school (does sick count?)
[ ] text people during class
[x] passed notes
[x] threw stuff across the room (ma favourite!)
[x] laughed at the teacher (I'm a mad critic :P)
Total so far: 9

[x] been in a fight at school, fist or verbal (at least one perhaps? The privilege of being a prefect is to get as verbally as you like :P)
[x] took pictures during school hours (teacher's day anyone? Or magazine shoots :P)
[x] called someone during school hours (I was sick ok?)
[ ] listened to iPod, CD, etc during school hours (end of semester anyway, who cares?)
[x] skipped a class period (another privilege of being a prefect? We always have "important" stuffs)
Total So Far: 13

[ ] threw something at the teacher (flowers? But nah...I wish I did throw something nasty...hey a glare counts right!)
[x] went outside the classroom without permission (The teacher wasn't there what..."important" stuffs)
[x] broke the dress code (forgot to wear tie?)

[ ] failed a class
[ ] ate food during class
Total So Far: 15

[ ] gotten a call from school
[ ] couldn't go on a field trip cause you behaved badly
[x] didn't take your stuff to school (Happened allllllllll the time)
[ ] given a teacher the finger when they weren't looking (2nd annoying principle...no swearing and rude gestures. Wanna slap me? :P)
[ ] curse during class/school (principle.....:P)
total so far: 16

[x] faked your parents signature (I guess everyone did this at least once? It's too fussy sometimes ya'll know)
[x] slept in class (When the teacher's not around :P)
[ ] cursed at your teacher (principle....:P)
[x] copied homework (The trendiest thing in ma class, you needed bookings, and tradings worked)
[ ] got in trouble with the principal-the vice principal
total So Far: 19

Multiply by 3

Total : 57% Hey that's not fair!!! I only did some of those once! And under different circumstances!

So I screwed 57% of my teenage life? But life is more than school! I need an explanation...T.T

Still a stubborn teenager ranting about the unfairness in his non-existent life, how sad...

L'architecture + Couture = Fabuleux?

2008-10-25T22:11:00.017+08:00

*dusts* *dusts*

Oh my god my blog is filled with cobwebs, a perfect timing for Halloween? Perhaps...

How long has it been since I last updated?

Hey, here's a draft! *picks up a yellowish paper with several bitten marks*

Oh, there's another one! *examines a coffee stained parchment from one grandfather's notebook*

Has this place turned into a haunted house? Let's not go into Halloween, because the party hasn't started yet, and boy I hope it's terrible (in a good way :P).

To compensate for my irresponsibility, here is me presenting my first ever lecture on architecture!!!

*Boooooo!!!!!*

What? No? Okay fine, just kidding anyway. Instead, I'm gonna teach you how to be a fashion designer.

o.O

First, you design on a piece of paper, preferably a toilet paper or a handkerchief to show your great eureka moment. "Oh look, I had this incredible design when I was suffering from constipation in the LOOie! Yay!"

Alternately, for architecture students, you can

find your inspiration from the architecture world...

Which comes to the main point of this entire blog (I can see Ms Juida smacking her head now. "Where is your thesis statement Daniel? Plan of development, plan!!!!)

Well, I came across these LV bags (don't ask how!) and find out that their names are based on architects!!!

No, girls, stop screaming! It's men's bags...but seriously.....What would be the worst inspiration for ladies bag other than "architecture"?

All from the Damier Graphite collection...

So here's the Renzo (Piano) bag--->And here is the Tadao (Ando) bag--->

Rem (Koolhaas) bag--->

Ieoh (Ming Pei) bag!--->

Jorn (Utzon) bag--->

And let's look at how these guys work these bags, but before that, let me explain that none of them get paid for posing, and neither did I for digitally......well you know :P

Well, cool isn't it? There are other better ones in the collection but sadly they're not named after great architects.

This leaves you wondering......"What about a Zaha bag?"

*Laughing Out Load*......o.O...

Well, here's an exhibition on Zaha's interpretation of the iconic LV bag

Hey...where're the pics? I can't upload them!!!

I think you have to search for them yourself. I'm sorry :( but my blog is interactive, I don't expect you to just sit and read like a lazy bump while I was typing and uploading pics like a mad man. Now go! Off!

What the point of this entry? There's a whole lot more meaning behind it, not just asking you to admire...

I'll let you think...think...T~H~I~N~K~~~~~

Readers: What? An initial excitement out of discovery turned out into something meaningful? Give me a break!

Author: Mind me *laughs sheepishly*

Just Stand Up <3

2008-09-08T00:45:00.012+08:00

Came across this great song and thought I should share with everyone.

All your favourite female singers come together and present you

this heart-warming song about fighting cancer and never give up. ;)

PS: Although Miley sounds a bit weird but don't hate her because she

represents the younger generation and she really did her best for a good

cause.

Oh, and Nicole was filling in for some singers who didn't attend.

Beyonce: The heart is stronger than you think,

It’s like it can go through anything.
And even when you think it can’t it finds a way to still push on, though

Carrie: Sometimes you want to run away, Ain’t got the patience for the pain
And if you don’t believe it look into, your heart the beat goes on

Rihanna: I’m tellin’ you that,

Rihanna/Miley: Things get better, Through whatever

Rihanna: If you fall, dust it off, don’t let up

Sheryl: Don’t you know you can go be your own miracle

Beyonce: You need to know

CHORUS :
Sheryl: If the mind keeps thinking you’ve had enough, But the heart keeps telling you don’t give up

Sheryl/Beyonce: Who are we to be..questioning, wondering what is what
Don’t give up…THROUGH IT ALL, JUST STAND UP!

Fergie: It’s like we all have better days
Problems getting all up in your face

Leona: Just because you go through it

Fergie: Don’t mean it got to take control, no

Leona: You ain’t gotta find no hiding place

Keyshia: Because the heart can beat the hate

Leona: Don’t wanna let your mind keep playin’ you

Keyshia: And sayin’ you can’t go on

Rihanna: I’m tellin’ you that

Miley: Things get better
Through whatever

Rihanna: If you fall

Miley: Dust if off, don’t let up

LeAnn: Don’t you know you

Natasha: Can go

LeAnn: Be your own

Natasha: Miracle

Carrie: You need to know

Ensemble: CHORUS

Mary: You don’t gotta be a prisoner in your mind

Ciara: If you fall, dust it off

Mary: You can live your life

Rihanna/Carrie: Yeah

Mary: Let your heart be your guide

Rihanna/Carrie: Yeah yeah yeah

Mariah: And you will know that you’re good if you trust in the good

Ashanti: Everything will be alright, yeah
Light up the dark, if you follow your heart

Mary: And it will get better

Mariah: Through whatever

CHORUS

Fergie: You got it in you, find it within
You got in now, find it within now
You got in you, find it within
You got in now, find it within now
You got in you, find it within
Find it within you, find it within

Everyone: THROUGH IT ALL, JUST STAND UP!

A Bridge Too Hard To Cross

2008-08-28T14:44:00.004+08:00

This is the first time I feel the pressure since the start of my semester, not the big deal I've been through, but big enough to feel the existence of something pressing my chest, and something trying to gush up my mind and fill it with some evil substance of adamant nature...(omg what am I talking about? Sorry but I'm an exaggerating kind of person)...

But you'll ask, "Hey aren't you taking bridging? What's the big fit?"

And I'll reply, "Dude, I know, but...that's only assuming, and it was started by me(refer to previous post)...and you know that to assume is to make an @ss outta u and me."

"So what happened?"

"*Sigh*...you see, although I only have 5 subjects(only?), the amount of credit hours is more than the hours you stay in the toilet in a week. Smelly isn't it?"

"Ahem"

"Two subjects is enough to work off ur...err...you know. And not forgetting the importance, there's a subject with 10 credits(*gasps*). Everything is just TMTH"

"But..."

"I know what you are thinking, so what happens to those who didn't take bridging? Let me tell you, I................er.................don't want to think about it, the picture is yours to imagine, I only do sketches......oh crap, I have sketches to do! See ya!" *runs*

Anyways, I'm glad I took this course, because I know I won't be able to cope with the workload next year. But to those who are not taking bridging, don't worry, I know you can do it, time management is the key!

So see ya! *runs to journal and starts sketching*

Another sem...time to be different...

2008-08-03T20:12:00.003+08:00

I'm going to start my 1st year degree, so I'm officially a degree student now...yeah!!!!

But technically I'm doing bridging, and please don't ask me to explain, I've done it so many times so I'm fed up now :P....

I just got my result on Saturday, and to my surprise...I wasn't surprised at all! Which means I was surprised, but not for the reason I always thought I would be surprised, and rather I was surprised by the surprise that I wasn't expecting to be getting surprised at all. Am I getting you confused, or myself being confusing right now? Surprise...surprise...o.O This is the first time your are surprised at my blog load of surprises, and I am surprised too...

So what's the BIG surprise? Don't be surprised okay?

I got 3As and 3Bs!...you are not surprised? Then I AM surprised that you are not surprised at all......o.O

So what's the fuss? There's none at all. In fact, I mentioned that I wasn't surprised at the surprise I thought I would be getting surprised. So I wasn't surprised at my result....I know it's your turn to be surprised now, but really, I wasn't surprised...

So why?

Because I knew it was coming, no, not the surprise, I mean the result...in fact, I thought it was gonna be worst. But I was content with my result, so maybe I was happy...and the surprise I was talking about was the one that I got after realising I was content(maybe a lil bit happy)...so that's why I was surprised...

But why?

I'm glad that you asked, or if you didn't, then I'm surprised...

Because I knew I was lazy last semester...I did badly, maybe in my own point of view, but it's still bad...surprisingly bad...so I thought I was screwed...

But deep inside I knew I didn't do so badly, in my lecturers' POV, because they've seen worst...

So it's time to stop being lazy and be hardworking!

And stop thinking that I don't need to be hardworking to pass...who knows maybe I'm not as lucky(and as surprised) next time?

So that THE END to my entry this time! Are you surprised at the incredible short length compared to my other entries? Well, you'll be more surprised if I told you that I have 40 surprise/surprises/surprised/surprisingly in this entry! So are you surprised? To get more surprises, please come back again!

Disclaimer: Blog owner will not be held responsible for any surprise attacks on the readers. The reason the blog owner did not put any warning before the post was because he did not know that the surprises were coming, so he was surprised too.

Laziness...can be d'licious...and simple...

2008-07-22T13:45:00.003+08:00

I can't help but laughing stupidly at my stupid title...am I becoming more stupid? :P

But one thing for sure, I'm becoming more lazy....

Actually, not lazier than usual...but sometimes you need to have a time when you suddenly "crumple" up and lie in the "bin"....am I refering myself as a "rubbish"? o.O

Well, anyway...for a few days I thought I was doing nothing. But then again...what's the point of holidays? For some people...it is time to work and earn some money...for others, erm...study time perhaps?(definitely not me :P) But for me, holiday is the time to rest and enjoy ur life while you still have it...wait, don't get me wrong...I mean before I go back to my Archi-student life, where life is not exactly a life...since when architects have life anyway? Not for me(again)...I strive to be different from others...and that's me...I always want to be different...I hate when people follow me, and I hate it when I sometimes tend to follow people too T.T.

But one thing people should know-learn from others is different from follow or trying to be like others(note to everyone :P)

Anyway...where was I?...Oh ya...I want to be different? Of course I am...but not that kind of social misfit or oddball kinda different. I even thought of having a reality show called...hmm...what should it be called? *smile sheepishly* well....I never actually thought of the title, but it's a reality show about an architect's fab life...I'll make the life of an architect fabulous. Something like Apprentice with me as the "Donald Trump"...minus the bad hair...and a splash of the ever fabulous Kimora Lee Simmons's Life in the Fab Lane...but at the same time informative and entertaining *yum!!*

Okay everyone that came to my blog has decided I'm outta my mind now...

And yesterday I just finished the fourth book of a children series...and I mean children children...not like Harry Potter...but children children children(get it? o.O) And I'm not revealing the title here...it's too embarrassing T.T...but it's not "Little Rabbit Bibi and the Flying Kitchen Pan" or something like that okay...that's too children children children children x10...but hey...that sounds like a nice title to......

Sometimes you have to stop being complicated and lose up...

I don't know when that came up but it truely describes what I've been doing...I was back to basics...yearly ritual...back to simplicity for a while and recharge.

Sometimes you have to stop being busy...being demanding of yourself to do things...sometimes you just have to relax...

Listen to some music(my favourite hitz.fm)...read some SIMPLE books...walk slowly...dream peacefully...exactly what I was doing all day!

Stop solving puzzles of 1000 pieces just to get the picture...why not draw one yourself...and admire it until you are ready to go through the pieces again.

Hey.....this blog is going no way I wanted...I didn't even plan it. I guess that's BLOG!

But that my ideal D'licious life!

*PS: Sorry for wasting your precious time reading my "blog"...but sometimes you have to read simple blogs right?

Holidays~~~

2008-07-04T01:24:00.007+08:00

So I'm free now! Well actually my holiday started few week ago but I only have the mood to blog right now. It has been a long time since I last updated my blog and I was sooooooo lazy to update it. This blog is sort of my personal diary and I only include my personal life here but at the same time, I want to have another blog that I can put everything I'm interested in it and share with other people such as hobbies and entertainment stuffs.

So instead of writing my own blog I started reading other people's blog and I found out quite a few interesting blogs that focus on things like fashion, food, books and entertainment. Well maybe you guys can give me some suggestions on what kind of blog I can write. I would love to start a blog that reviews entertaining stuffs like books, tv shows, musics, food, fashion and maybe I could use some help from other writers too :P

And the Olympic games are around the corner!!!!!!!!!!! Woot that just popped in my head :P

And that means I should rush back to my hostel in Cyberia and befriend with lovely Astro Supersport that I felt sooooo unfamiliar with before, well I'm not a big fan of sport you know :P I'd rather sleep than sit on the couch hitting my arse whenever another guy fails to kick a ball into the right direction. But I do like to watch some sports on Olympic like badminton(gotta root for Malaysia :P) and bowling too(but it's not in the Olympics right?).

So, while waiting for that auspicious date of 08/08/2008 let's go back to my holiday now :P

There's really nothing for me to do right now so while waiting for my results, I'm watching shows like hell(like I didn't when I was studying...shhhh!). Just finished the fourth season of Australia's Next Top Model....I know that many of you don't even know that it exists but I really had nothing to watch...I mean English shows as my internet has problems downloading the beautiful housewives of Wisteria Lane into my laptop and also the not so beautiful Ms Latina fashionista(or fashioNOTa) running around in her orange poncho(I seriousely do hope she has burned it).

Anyways don't worry as I have a few Hong Kong dramas up my sleaaves(pardon the australian accent o.O) thanks to my sistar :P DRAMA! DRAMA! I'm soooooo sick of it roight neow :P although I do admit I'm a dramatic person insoide and outt. But I still wanna watch some dramas by the Yanks...

And lose the stupid accent!!!!!! Okoie....

Well I guess I could do some review on TV shows then....my halfway written one for "Kung Fu Panda" is in the garbage bin now I suppose...and I do not have patience to post stupid(I mean really stupid and annoying) links on movies and other really stupid stuffs on Facebook like the other annoying person there, I wish I didn't add him and I guess some of you who added him should know who I'm talking about right now cause it seems he's the only one doing it :P and he is not my friend I do not talk bad behind my friends......only a few miles out of their sight(and hearing :P)

And not to forget the piling books that I bought ages ago.....and didn't touch them until now. Last week(or last last week) I went to MPH and wanted to buy more but figured that I should wait for my mum to buy for me instead(need to save money the wicked way now!). Meanwhile I guess I'll just have to finish those I'm having now!

Oh and it's Rozan's birthday today btw...guess I'll wish him later today...gotta sleep naiow...if you are reading this blog(Rozan)....YOU ARE OLDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!*wicked laugh* Happy BITTER 19!...nay just kidding your birthday will still be as SWEET as..........................................something sweet :P Sorry I'm not theear to celebrate with ya but I hope you get a nice cake from Secret Recipe :P......and this is the first Happy Birthday in my blog! Here are some lovely pics for you!!!

A teddy with a cake :P

And a wicked Häagen-Dazs^®Caremel Drizzle cake -

your choice of Häagen-Dazs^® ice cream covered in a rich chocolate coating drizzled with caramel and garnished with fudge swirls and pecan halves.

And More!!!! This time a Serendipity - Haagen-Dazs® Macadamia Nut ice cream embedded in rich cream, layered with chocolate, topped with fresh strawberries & blueberries. "Surely serendipitous!"

I'm sooooo dying for cakes now...T.T

Okay that's all Happy Birthday again!!!!!!! And I wish all your wishes come true! (but not the bad ones about me!)

It's so late now.....or is it actually early?(these two words are a few ones that architects don't really know...and can't really figure out).....so that sounds like an end to me....Anne will probably say I'm writing an essay again when she sees this....so boii!!!!(oh I can't get rid of that accent!!)

Here In My Home :)

2008-05-28T22:42:00.006+08:00

A song to promote Malaysian unity and anti-racism. Lurve it :). For more info please visit http://www.malaysianartistesforunity.info/?page_id=6

Buffet...to fill up my sorrow...:P

2008-05-18T17:06:00.005+08:00

These few days have been quite stressful for me. It's near final review, and I know it'll get worst soon. Even with the stress, I'm still feeling lazy and slow....as always :P...and unhealthy too T.T. I'm getting skinnier and skinnier....

So, yesterday my mum called and told me she's coming with the whole family. Well, that's a good thing actually coz that means I can go out and have a decent meal which I haven't had in a long time. To make myself not to appear to unhealthy(at least psychologically), I manage to down a bottle of chicken essence(yuck!) and to my surprise, it's not as bad as two years ago. Perhaps I'll be able to eat bitter gourds two years later...lol...

I woke up at 10 sumthing today and went out with my family at around noon to a buffet in Marriot Hotel Putrajaya(my second sis is working there anyway). After a seemingly long journey(my father took the wrong way...), we finally arrived there.....As an architecture student(and a camera whore), of course I wouldn't lose the chance of taking some pics.
Dad, mum and two sisters posing outside the lobby

The hotel lounge

The fountain!

The skylight(I like the golden leaves design)

After looking around and taking some pics(my phone doesn't have a lot of space)...we went to the cafe and started grabbing any food that we could find. Soup, bread, salad, rice, curry, noodles, fruits, kuih, dessert, ice kacang...so much food so little time!!!!!!!!The cafe

Dessert!!!!!Yum...

My own danielicious ice kacang made by me Daniel :P(I'm so full of myself)

I just realised, to my horror! Of all the pics I took, I don't have one with Daniel in it! Oh my god!!! I have to say sorry to all my picture bitches, I fail u all....*sob*

Anyway, back to reality(or was it a dream after all?)...after all the food that I took, I couldn't even finish them. I felt so embarrass when the waitress asked, "are you 'finished'?", gesturing toward a FULL bowl of mushroom soup(it's not that nice actually, so I had to abandon it :P)

And there was a group of Philippine entertainers singing with guitars and the way they sing was soooo funny that everyone was smiling at the end of the day. Oh, there was a clown too! And I actually wanted to ask him make a balloon puppy for Rozan, but apparently he was too busy entertaining the kids(hey, us teenagers and grown ups need some fun too, ok?)

So after a huge session of tucking and stuffing(until I couldn't take in anymore)...time to return to my busy life as an Architecture student!!!!!!Doong~~~~wang wang wang~~.....(imagine Miss Jay making the gong sound in ANTM Cycle 9 when they were in China)

Okay, that's all for today...a short but wonderful break in my life...stay tune for more drama and fab pieces of Mr Daniel which is me myself and I......will c ya again! Ciao!

Things in my bursting head...AAAARRRRGGGH!!!!

2008-05-10T15:23:00.003+08:00

I don't usually give a damn about other people. Well, maybe sometimes...but not always. I care a about others, and I hope I can help them. But I can't help you if you have no problems at all, or at least that's what you think. I don't get jealous at other people just because they are good at this or that. Unless you are super rich or successful or whatever, I may idolise you....but I don't really care if you have a nice pink bag or a stupid gold fish in your bath tub because if you think these are what that makes you better than others or makes you more confident...I have to admit that you are shallow-minded and I don't really know what to do( I might just pretend that I'm super jealous at your gold fish embroidered pink undies or I might show a fake smile :) )

Anyway, I don't get why people like to compare themselves to other people. I do compare myself to people from time to time, but I do it in my super-steel-wall-guarded mind and get over it after that. You don't obsess yourself with the pleasure of knowing you are the best. If you wanna compare just hide in your dark corner and do it alone. It's like if you wanna bitch about other people, bitch inside ur own sick head and not in front of other people. And if you wanna boost your confidence, do it in the positive way, any way, I don't know how, read books or whatever...just stop making people look bad or feel bad just to make urself look so damn "good".

Some people have attitudes that piss people off. Maybe they don't know it, you can't blame them...it's their poor nature. That's why you have to learn how to deal with it. You can never change people, unless you are a bible or you are simply a god. I used to be surrounded by nice people, but I found out that nice people with annoying attitudes are worse than bad people. It's because you don't know how to deal with them, you can be nice with them but get hurt at the same time. It's hard for you to confront them because it is just HARD(maybe for me), and they don't know it themselves. These people are a different kind of breed, sort of like the hybrid created by today's complicated society, and I cannot say that I'm 100% not one of them.

I admit that I'm bad at socializing with other people, but I'm glad that I've learned a lot. I have to thank these people for training me...you can say I'm ignorant or watever but I've always thought that I have a high EQ...but not anymore when I meet these people. I constantly get pissed by them and although I always tell myself not to care, forget about it, maybe its not what they meant, maybe its just a joke, I just can't forget...my patience certainly grew a lot(it was actually huge to start with)...but I regret now for not having the chance to say "please don't test my limits", because my limit hasn't been touched for decades( I'm only 18++, so that means NEVER!).

I can never be great friends with people like that...maybe friends...but not really good friends.

New haircut...yay!

2008-05-07T17:12:00.007+08:00

Today I missed class again...not because I wanna miss, it's because I was supposed to go to an important meeting today. Tomorrow I have to submit my English report, so no matter what I have to gather all the information and pictures I need today. The problem is Mr. Nickque Tan, the manager of World Of Feng Shui only replied my email yesterday, telling me to meet him at 1pm today, so I have no choice but to meet him at 1 pm. He did mention that I can contact him if I want to change the time but I don't think it easy as he's a busy person. Anyway, math classes are always booooooringggggggggg~~(tut...imagine myself pressing a button to open a trapdoor under my lecturer....BAMM!)

So.......I woke up at around 10 and called Anne to wake up and fetch me coz I need her camera too. I reached Midvalley at around 12.16 pm and decided to eat lunch first. So I headed to Little Vietnam at the top floor(I din know where to go actually, just stumbled on that restaurant and decided to give it a try :P).

I entered the shop at 12.57 p.m. and asked the worker to inform Nickque. After browsing the store for around 15 minutes, Nickque came and finally I was able to take photos under his supervision. The photos I took were limited as I couldn't take that many photos actually. What surprised me was the meeting was supposed to be like an interview, but in the end it turned out that Nickque actually prepared all the info I needed(cool!!!!!!!). Therefore the "interview" ended quite early. It all went smoothly in the end although I had difficulty contacting them during the early stages(I started my research quite early...u know, although I'm a procrastinator :P hehe).

After the all-so-well meeting with Nickque, I went back to the store and browse for some items to buy for Tao Yuan and Yu Jing(I have to put their chinese names as this is very Feng Shui stuff :P). So after browsing for half an hour(I'm picky), I finally found something not too costly and suitable(I think) for them( I bought something for my self too, it's a handphone ornament with two jed carp and an ingot). My handphone ornament :P

When I came out of the store, I found out that I still have time. Because I wanted to cut my hair(need to chop off those little strands of brown hair). I went to A Cut Above and "ordered" a senior hairstylist(sometimes u need to pamper yourself, and I find the idea of letting a junior cut your hair horrifying).

So this middle-age guy came and played with my hair, then he went off and another young guy came and wash my hair. I pulled out the Feng Shui World magazine that Nickque gave me and started reading it....that guy suddenly asked me "You are interested in Feng Shui?". So I told him that I'm doing an assignment on the store and blah blah blah...then we started chatting when he brought me to rinse my hair and I thought he was korean or something coz his accent is weird but found out that he's a local staying in KL(Daaangg~~~o.O).........

After that the senior stylist came back and cut my hair and soon my hair was washed by that young guy again. This time he asked me why I study this subject(I guess he thought I was studying Feng Shui~~~daaangggg~~~I mean...hello~?....Limkokwing got Feng Shui studies ??). Anyway, I din explain to him and just replied that I was interested in that subject(whatever.....). He was speaking mandarin to me btw....and I felt weird coz b4 that he spoke English to me.....(watever~~~~~~~~)

So......after that he styled ma hair and it's a totally different style for me, but I like it though. Before I left, I took the chance to ask him how to style my hair and stuff(I guess u all know how hard it is to style ur hair after a new haircut, especially guys).

So this is ma new hair!!!!!!!!!!!-------------->

Before

After

Can't wait to hear ppl's comments :P I like to always change hairstyle......the last one was not quite successful(not many ppl like it)........

So that all...............I'm gonna continue my report now........Bye people!!!!!!!! :P

Good or bad day? It's up to u...

2008-05-06T21:07:00.001+08:00

Today was supposed to be a fine day...until when something important was missing.

I woke up at 9.15(as late as usual), jumped out of my bed and rushed to the toilet to bath(I was late, obviously). After bathing, I woke Rozan(my housemate and friend, if you don't know) up and prepared myself, which is a perfect timing because as soon as I've finished, Rozan was out of the bathroom(luckily he's not slow in the bathroom like me :P).

When we reached the U, it was nearly 10 a.m. and we missed the History and Culture lecture. So we straightaway went to tutorial and luckily Ms Zatur wasn't there yet(trust me, you don't want to be late in her class).

Today we had to do a simple presentation on the perspective drawings that we've done for our space that we had designed previously. Me, Rozan and Anne already done ours but Momo hasn't coloured hers yet, so I brought watercolours, brushes and everything for her to colour it in class. But unfortunately Ms Zatur entered the class at that time and she chose our group to present first because we were the last group to present last week, so we had no choice but to present with the only 3 paintings we had.

So it started off well and ended with Ms Zatur liking our presentation, not too bad for a group with 6 members but 3 and a half drawings. Anyway, Momo managed to finish her drawing after that. So it continued with other groups and in the end Ms Zatur mentioned that her favourite group was our group. To me, other groups did quite well and the problem was only they din do what she actually wanted. But I did felt pity for only particular girl who failed to explain her work and was scolded by Ms Zatur. Obviously she wasn't too satisfied with the presentation and got too harsh on the poor girl. I don't think that it's entirely her fault actually cause she wasn't told by her group leader what to do exactly(anyway that's just my opinion).

Anyway, after tutorial ended me and my group members stayed for a while to tell Ms Zatur about the problem of our team. There's this guy that didn't do any work except coming for tutorials(he's even late today!) and asking whether we wrote his name as part of the team doing the work or not. Unfortunately, I was nice(and stupid) enough to write his name for the first few assignments. But this time, I've had enough and decided that if he doesn't care for his grade, why should we?(well that took long enough for me to figure out, congrats :P) Fortunately, Our marks will be graded fairly and won't be affected by that guys so that was good news. Ms Zatur even said that we underestimated her fairness...ok I guess u r fair then...

So here's the part where I really need a psycologist to help me recall. Well, all that I can remember is that we went straight to the Drawing 2 class and after entering the class...I walked to the desks at the front for a while...during that time there were only Me, Rozan, Foong, Jenna, Sin Yen at the front and two other classmates at the back......so after chatting for a while with the ppl infront....I walked to the second row and sat on the second table from the far right(Rozan on my left) and put down all my stuffs......after that, me and Rozan went to faculty to search for Ms Angelyn for the journals....

When I returned to the class....I din notice anything but as soon as the class has started...to my horror, my T-square was missing!!!!!!!(well technically it wasn't mine coz I switch mine one with Catherin's but naturally it became mine coz we din switch back).....so I was busy searching it all over the place and I even went back to the tutorial class to make sure I din leave it there.....but it wasn't there.....so I went back to the drawing class feeling pissed......omg, I couldn't believe that I lost the T-square!!!!!!!!!!!The most important tool for us!!!!!!!!!And in drawing class?!!What was I supposed to do? Sit and daydream? Anyway....there's a little drama on a speculation that this particular person might be the one that took it, intentionally or unintentionally based on the scratches on the T-square that he/she had, and unfortunately I din put any mark on mine bcoz it was originally Catherine's. I guess I'll just have to address the person anonymously coz it involves my close fren there(not that I dun believe him/her....I was thinking maybe it was an accident that he/she took it without realizing it wasn't his/hers). Anyway, I didn't have the courage to ask whether it's his/hers or not coz I was scared that it might hurt his/her feelings that I thought he/her was a thief. But after Rozan became my spy and some acting and stuff I found out that maybe it wasn't mine -.-".......so I'm back to 0.......and came back home without my T-square T.T......and the mystery continues....

So I supposed it wasn't a great day after all....guess I'll just have to dig out RM20+ for a new T-square and hopefully this time I'll make full use of my artistic nature on it and make it 100% recognizable!