Time flies really fast and it's already mid-September. Today is already the 14th and in two days time, 16. :p What will happen 2 days later? Well, I dunno.
So what happened today, on the 14th September, 23 years ago? My mom can vividly and proudly tell everyone that the Penang bridge first opened it's traffic on this date. Because exactly one month from 14th Sept I was born. So she was on the Penang bridge, with me inside the tummy taking photos when there were much much lesser cars there on the bridge as compared to now.
It's amazing how special dates can create history. It can be history to the country or to an individual.
On the 19th, it will be one of my bestest friend's wedding. She was one of the friends I knew when I first entered secondary school. She sat beside me in Form 1. I will always remember that she would always bring things to sell in school. Her late single mother used to sell stationery in a primary school and after school, she would go over to her mother's place to help out. She would bring those colourful gel pens, hair pins, fan(those plastic ones), notebooks, bookmarks, zig-zag scissors and other things to see if we are interested to buy them. I will always be the first customer. Ha ha. I bought many colourful Pentel gel pens from her and till today I still have them. After 10 years a few of these pens still can be used. I used them for plotting graphs during Form 6 General paper. lol. Whenever there was a spot check in school, she would hide all those stuff behind the classroom (and outside the classroom). Those were the good old days...
Since then, we barely kept in touch until she completed her studies. When she was working two years back, she called me and invited me to her birthday party. That was when she told me her mother had passed away from cancer. I felt pity for her as she had to live on her own and support herself. Now, she found someone to take care of her and I can sense how happy she is now. May you have happiness always and I wish you all the best in life, Michelle.
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Sunday, September 14, 2008
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Nice weekend
This weekend, I'm not going to let it past by just like that. Well, every weekend is almost the same so why bother? Ah, just that Monday is a holiday. Sunday is Independence Day, so time to have some relaxation and activities.
August came and go quickly. Just a recap, I mention before that I'm going to be aunt 3X this year...Yep, my nephew was born on 6Aug2008! Yay!
Next will be another baby boy which will be somewhere in October. Now onwards must keep track of their birth dates!! muahaha... This niece and nephews are from my dad's side. My mom's side, a nephew which was born on 28Nov2002, which means he's entering Year 1 primary next year.
August was when I officially graduated. And I it is the month where I spend the MOST money too...in the history of my life. :p August too, the most memorable month in this year.
Besides that in working, I think it is the busiest too, since 3 months I have worked.
Next, the most talked by-election in Malaysia's history. That was the day I went to Kedah to work, when Penangites got a holiday. LOL. I left early and was lucky to not being caught in the jam. Since that day, things have not really settled yet and many dramas are going to unfold soon.
August came and go quickly. Just a recap, I mention before that I'm going to be aunt 3X this year...Yep, my nephew was born on 6Aug2008! Yay!
Next will be another baby boy which will be somewhere in October. Now onwards must keep track of their birth dates!! muahaha... This niece and nephews are from my dad's side. My mom's side, a nephew which was born on 28Nov2002, which means he's entering Year 1 primary next year.
August was when I officially graduated. And I it is the month where I spend the MOST money too...in the history of my life. :p August too, the most memorable month in this year.
Besides that in working, I think it is the busiest too, since 3 months I have worked.
Next, the most talked by-election in Malaysia's history. That was the day I went to Kedah to work, when Penangites got a holiday. LOL. I left early and was lucky to not being caught in the jam. Since that day, things have not really settled yet and many dramas are going to unfold soon.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Exciting events
My convocation will be held on 16 August 2008 at 3 pm. :) Hmm..I'll be hunting for baju kebaya/ any formal attire next month. I dunno where to get nice and reasonable ones. My friend recommended that I go buy 4 m cloth and let a tailor sew. But I prefer ready made ones, as they are more convenient. Coz I don't know what kind of cloth will end up suitable and besides, I don't know any good tailors that make nice Malay kebayas.
My another cousin in-law is expecting a bundle of joy in August (or earlier than that) too if not mistaken, and one more in October. Haha.
My cousin sister just gave birth a baby girl on 23rd June 2008. That means my aunt will be 3x grandma within 6 months.
A triple promotion for me being an 'aunt'. :p
My another cousin in-law is expecting a bundle of joy in August (or earlier than that) too if not mistaken, and one more in October. Haha.
My cousin sister just gave birth a baby girl on 23rd June 2008. That means my aunt will be 3x grandma within 6 months.
A triple promotion for me being an 'aunt'. :p
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
the Smurfs
When I was little, I watched the Smurfs besides the Disney cartoons. These blue creatures are celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. The Smurf figurine is sold at Euro 10. It is available
- in the Netherlands : http://www.unicefshop.nl
- in France : http://boutique.unicef.fr and
- in Belgium: http://www.unicefshop.be
The Smurfs was popular in the 80s and early 90s, and I really like those blue creatures so much at that time. I don't remember the stories but I do know there are many Smurfs characters such as: Lazy Smurf, Handy Smurf, Brainy Smurf, Clumsy Smurf, Dreamy Smurf, Greedy Smurf, Homnibus and many others.
I remember having a cassette of this Smurfs songs when I was young, but I don't remember where is it now. :P
Anyway, another cartoon that I used to watch was care bears! They're cute and caring creatures too. The similarity of this cartoons is that they live in a community and each have individual powers to make a happier place to live in.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
1 year old
Above: Miniature golden rats in dim sum trays was taken on 16 feb, at the Penang state + Heritage Trail + Chinese Clans CNY celebration 2008.This blog is a year old on 14 feb 2008. With many future posts and counting; and may me and myself have more NEW ideas and free time to pen down my thoughts in this blog.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
CNY 2008 is a meaningful but quiet one
CNY celebrations are getting less noisier and much quieter these days. Long gone the days when I was younger, I would go house visiting (barely missing a relative, all house pit-stops are a must ) and angpow collections were so many, till I lost count who gave this one and that one. But I do notice that although the number of red packets are lesser, the amount of $ inside is getting more! I am thankful it's not directly proportional (lesser packets = lesser amount). Yay! This 'pattern' is observed ever since I was in upper 6 till I enter uni, and currently in my final sem. I am feeling thankful... :-)
Today, my relatives on my mom's side gave us a surprise visit. It's CNY, and it's mom's Birthday! They came along with a Birthday cake and angpow for mom too! We don't have any significant bday+CNY celebration for mom every year from relatives coz when it's CNY, people will focus on CNY instead of birthdays. Well, a good one indeed for this year coz somehow they thought of it this year out of the blue, and decided to take action. Well, from this year onwards, mom's birthday will stick into everyone's mind when it's CNY. Haha..
Yesterday, I had a reunion with almost all of my classmates. It was nice to catch with old friends, old as in friends ever since the schooling days but studies, work etc. had made us far apart and have not met face to face and old as in it will always be the good ol'friends we had known till we grow old! We had the biggest turnout of 25 people, and this is the biggest reunion we managed to gather for CNY. We all hope from this year onwards, the turnout will be good for years to come. Probably target for 30.
Today, my relatives on my mom's side gave us a surprise visit. It's CNY, and it's mom's Birthday! They came along with a Birthday cake and angpow for mom too! We don't have any significant bday+CNY celebration for mom every year from relatives coz when it's CNY, people will focus on CNY instead of birthdays. Well, a good one indeed for this year coz somehow they thought of it this year out of the blue, and decided to take action. Well, from this year onwards, mom's birthday will stick into everyone's mind when it's CNY. Haha..
Yesterday, I had a reunion with almost all of my classmates. It was nice to catch with old friends, old as in friends ever since the schooling days but studies, work etc. had made us far apart and have not met face to face and old as in it will always be the good ol'friends we had known till we grow old! We had the biggest turnout of 25 people, and this is the biggest reunion we managed to gather for CNY. We all hope from this year onwards, the turnout will be good for years to come. Probably target for 30.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Important Point
It will be tough. I don't know what should I say, nor should I make any decisions. More on what should I say to determine the consequences that will follow. I dislike it. I dislike it. Normally I know what I am supposed to do, supposed to make the once and for all decision...but not really this time. Yeah, not really. But it will become 'really' after tomorrow, or for days that will follow. Once again, I shall face it. Is it I'm just exaggerating it? Nope, it's bugging me. That's why I'm concerned. I will not say lose before the battle have not started. I shall face the challenges thrown in. This is the important point and it's good to end it like a quality performance.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Which one?
Clockwise (left to right) : Sony Cybershot WSC-80, WSC-90, WSC-55
Bottom clockwise (left to right) : Canon Powershot A720, IXUS 70 (choice of black or silver rim) and IXUS 75.
All pics are taken from their respective Sony and Canon (Malaysia) websites.
All pics are taken from their respective Sony and Canon (Malaysia) websites.
In reference to my previous post on digicams,
I made up my mind. I grabbed the IXUS 70 after contemplating which digicam to buy. I reset my budget to be not more than RM 1200, so the Canon IXUS 860 IS which attracted me the most, is out. I also considered the Sony WSC-55 for a long time. In terms of pricing, we can see from the colourful booklet "It's Sony Time!" WSC-55 has gone down to RM 799. If not mistaken, this model was launched late last year. So with Christmas sales, New Year sales, Sony has come up with discounted prices on its products which include Vaio laptops, Bavaria LCD TVs, Sony Ericsson hps and of course, all its digicams which I'm eyeing for.
The Jusco Members' Day sale yesterday made me bought the IXUS 70. The price: RM 999.
For my value for $ mind, if I buy this model I get free : 2GB SD memory and hard casing. Besides that, sling bag, tripod stand and umbrella. On top of that for Members' Day sale, RM 100 Jusco shopping voucher. And of course in the compulsory package: Li-ion 2.4 V battery and its charger, wrist strap and 1 year warranty. I find getting the 2GB memory is very worth it.
So i just buy it. It's very compact too. IXUS 75 is 3" LCD but settled for 2.5" LCD for the sake of saving RM 100 (price difference between the two).
More about IXUS 70: 7.1 MP, ranked 1st for price under USD 150 ($ wise again..=p), and 3rd under 7 MP category and 5th in ultra compact category besides scoring 'A' in a digicam reviews site. ISO is 80-1600 and was released in March 07.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
On Cloud 9
I received a call from Lite FM saying that I have won 2 invites to the Gala Dinner at Shangri-La Hotel to listen to Dionne Warwick live worth RM 1,000!
Yay! My poem is one of the best! Yippy!
A reward for me to attend a concert and go for a short trip down KL after my exams! My last trip to KL was in July, 4 months ago. Last year in August I was there after getting a free shopping voucher at Ikea courtesy of Lite FM too. I'm so lucky with Lite FM!
Dionne Warwick is here in KL, in conjunction with Live and Loud 07.
Oh..I'm on Cloud 9 to be part of this cool event!
I will further update about this event in the next few days.
This coming Sunday, things are happening all over KLCC, KL Convention Centre and many other places as Live and Loud starts on 25 nov till 2 dec.
Now I'm looking for accomodation, on which hotel to stay. KL golden triangle hotels, including Shangri-La are 5 star hotels, and the deluxe rooms are fully booked. Superior ones cost RM 500++...
Till then, brb.
Yay! My poem is one of the best! Yippy!
A reward for me to attend a concert and go for a short trip down KL after my exams! My last trip to KL was in July, 4 months ago. Last year in August I was there after getting a free shopping voucher at Ikea courtesy of Lite FM too. I'm so lucky with Lite FM!
Dionne Warwick is here in KL, in conjunction with Live and Loud 07.
Oh..I'm on Cloud 9 to be part of this cool event!
I will further update about this event in the next few days.
This coming Sunday, things are happening all over KLCC, KL Convention Centre and many other places as Live and Loud starts on 25 nov till 2 dec.
Now I'm looking for accomodation, on which hotel to stay. KL golden triangle hotels, including Shangri-La are 5 star hotels, and the deluxe rooms are fully booked. Superior ones cost RM 500++...
Till then, brb.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Narrowed Down Choices
After doing some research on the internet, reading reviews and visiting their respective sites, I have narrowed down my favourite digicams into 2 brands : Canon and Sony.
Next on their specific models.
As mentioned before, I am looking for a compact category digicams, also value for $ and with style. Camera models that come close are : Canon (IXUS 70,75, SD 850 IS and PowerShot A720 IS). Meanwhile for Sony (Cybershot DSC-W55, DSC-W80, DSC-W35).
In terms of pricing, they fall in the range of RM 799 - RM 1499! The reason I was attracted to the RM 1499 (out of budget) is the good reviews and many other features that u would want in a compact digicam. BTW, SD 870 has the best review (rated A) and most ideal but it is only available in the States, not in MY yet. If it reaches here, starting price would be RM 1699 onwards, which is out of my budget. But the features are really really cool.
Sony Cybershot range come in fun colours : special baby blue, so sweet pink, sleek solid black and ever-shining silver. (i add those adjectives beside the colour coz that's how it appeals to me).
Pricing for Sony products are always high, but the DSC ranges are value for $, comparable in features too. Also very beautiful and sleek are the T series but I still prefer the lense to be in the centre (coz T series lenses are located on the top corners), so DSC lor. Both brands are between 7.1 megapix to 8 megapix. So I am comparing the price, features, point and shoot factors (minus the fuss of adjusting this and that prior to shooting), battery lifetime and peek to see whether the shops do give the SD memory card or separate memory stick as required by respective models for free..hehe. Most brands include battery chargers and lithium batteries but not external memory.
Now it's time to wait for the discount or sales promotions to begin... ;-)
Meanwhile, I can google further on these products...
Next on their specific models.
As mentioned before, I am looking for a compact category digicams, also value for $ and with style. Camera models that come close are : Canon (IXUS 70,75, SD 850 IS and PowerShot A720 IS). Meanwhile for Sony (Cybershot DSC-W55, DSC-W80, DSC-W35).
In terms of pricing, they fall in the range of RM 799 - RM 1499! The reason I was attracted to the RM 1499 (out of budget) is the good reviews and many other features that u would want in a compact digicam. BTW, SD 870 has the best review (rated A) and most ideal but it is only available in the States, not in MY yet. If it reaches here, starting price would be RM 1699 onwards, which is out of my budget. But the features are really really cool.
Sony Cybershot range come in fun colours : special baby blue, so sweet pink, sleek solid black and ever-shining silver. (i add those adjectives beside the colour coz that's how it appeals to me).
Pricing for Sony products are always high, but the DSC ranges are value for $, comparable in features too. Also very beautiful and sleek are the T series but I still prefer the lense to be in the centre (coz T series lenses are located on the top corners), so DSC lor. Both brands are between 7.1 megapix to 8 megapix. So I am comparing the price, features, point and shoot factors (minus the fuss of adjusting this and that prior to shooting), battery lifetime and peek to see whether the shops do give the SD memory card or separate memory stick as required by respective models for free..hehe. Most brands include battery chargers and lithium batteries but not external memory.
Now it's time to wait for the discount or sales promotions to begin... ;-)
Meanwhile, I can google further on these products...
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Hip Hip Hurray!
Yay! Exams are over!
After enduring 2 stressful weeks I can break free from this big burden of preparing for exams, at least before my second semester begins in December.
I shall have more time to sleep, hang-out with friends, shopping, writing poems..? and perhaps plan what kinda digital camera to buy. I have minimal knowledge on digicams...what kind is suitable for what purpose and with so many brands in the market with competitive prices i just dunno which one to choose.
I am looking for a compact-slim sized digicam with at least 7 megapix. Since i am a beginner, it must be easy to operate with some image stabiliser in it. (I want sharp pictures not blurry ones..) Budget hmmm...i believe putting between RM 700-1.2K will land me with a cool camera. But a big hole in my pocket =p
But i am uncertain when I will make the move to purchase it. I am waiting for year-end sales where they give memory cards for free. Meanwhile, I am eyeing on brands like Canon, Nikon, Olympus. Panasonic and Sony cameras are so cool too...so hard to resist...yaaa..dunno la.
After enduring 2 stressful weeks I can break free from this big burden of preparing for exams, at least before my second semester begins in December.
I shall have more time to sleep, hang-out with friends, shopping, writing poems..? and perhaps plan what kinda digital camera to buy. I have minimal knowledge on digicams...what kind is suitable for what purpose and with so many brands in the market with competitive prices i just dunno which one to choose.
I am looking for a compact-slim sized digicam with at least 7 megapix. Since i am a beginner, it must be easy to operate with some image stabiliser in it. (I want sharp pictures not blurry ones..) Budget hmmm...i believe putting between RM 700-1.2K will land me with a cool camera. But a big hole in my pocket =p
But i am uncertain when I will make the move to purchase it. I am waiting for year-end sales where they give memory cards for free. Meanwhile, I am eyeing on brands like Canon, Nikon, Olympus. Panasonic and Sony cameras are so cool too...so hard to resist...yaaa..dunno la.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Exams..they're very near
Starting Monday 29th oct, I will have my examination for ending this sem 1, third year. I feel stress..i can't recall some things that i have studied for the past 2 weeks. Sometimes i feel ok, sometimes i don't. Now i can't absorb anymore. graa...grrr...why...why...it's all in the mind..
now how?? maybe i shd do some slow recap, skimming through formulas. glancing through pages. Not much that i could do...
auto stress mode crops up when the day approaches...it's just another student life routine. i'll be out of this mode when the papers end. =)
now how?? maybe i shd do some slow recap, skimming through formulas. glancing through pages. Not much that i could do...
auto stress mode crops up when the day approaches...it's just another student life routine. i'll be out of this mode when the papers end. =)
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Happy Day
The study week has begun. I am relieved that all my tests are over. For me, this sem has recorded the highest number of tests among all the previous sems. Phew... now only need to focus on the finals which will begin on 29 oct. Timetable is more packed this sem, as my papers will end on 9 nov. Which means I will have holiday earlier than my friends who will have their last papers later than that.
Today is my 'chinese birthday', which is first day of eating vegetarian in the month of the 9 emperor gods. Later my gang of friends will belanja me...haha.
Last night I watched the live telecast of our very first astronaut being lauched to space.
I synchronised my time to 21:22 when it was launched. ;-)
On astro channel 558, they had some interviews with our astronauts and also an ex-cosmonaut, besides that historical moment of the rocket blasting off to space.
According to the ex-cosmonaut, an astronaut will witness 16 sunrises and sunsets in one earth day. Which means, a Muslim practising fasting will have 45 minutes of fasting and breaking fast in between. Whoa, must keep tab of that 45 min intervals.
Upon getting itself into orbit it, the space shuttle will travel at 8 km/s that is why the view from up there will be spectacular. U can see everything passing by so fast, live telecast. Not a boring view, eh.. But our dear astronaut will be doing some checkings and experiments up there so no standing by the window for too long to watch the world goes by...haha. But time is travelling fast there, so every 16 sunrises is a new 'day' so it should be cool..
Ok, i gotta go now... my roommate is waiting for me. She's going back to her hometown for this study week. =D
Today is my 'chinese birthday', which is first day of eating vegetarian in the month of the 9 emperor gods. Later my gang of friends will belanja me...haha.
Last night I watched the live telecast of our very first astronaut being lauched to space.
I synchronised my time to 21:22 when it was launched. ;-)
On astro channel 558, they had some interviews with our astronauts and also an ex-cosmonaut, besides that historical moment of the rocket blasting off to space.
According to the ex-cosmonaut, an astronaut will witness 16 sunrises and sunsets in one earth day. Which means, a Muslim practising fasting will have 45 minutes of fasting and breaking fast in between. Whoa, must keep tab of that 45 min intervals.
Upon getting itself into orbit it, the space shuttle will travel at 8 km/s that is why the view from up there will be spectacular. U can see everything passing by so fast, live telecast. Not a boring view, eh.. But our dear astronaut will be doing some checkings and experiments up there so no standing by the window for too long to watch the world goes by...haha. But time is travelling fast there, so every 16 sunrises is a new 'day' so it should be cool..
Ok, i gotta go now... my roommate is waiting for me. She's going back to her hometown for this study week. =D
Saturday, October 06, 2007
reflections
Don't undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others,
It is because we are different that each of us is special.
Don't set your goals by what other people deem important.
Only you know what is best for you.
This is an extract from a forwarded email. This paragraph seems familiar as I have read it somewhere before. Between year 2002 till early 2004, I have done some poem writings and readings. Inspirational poems can be found plenty on the internet. Some touching ones are also beautifully done by the authors. Some, though, have hidden meanings that is hard to interpret. Any way, it's a good reminder once a while to reflect on ourselves.
This Monday, 2 tests! Arghh... this sem always 2 tests in one day. I feel stressful... I can't finish studying and it's tough..
Another extract from the same email:
Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way.
The weather today is so nice! Rainy season. =p
It is because we are different that each of us is special.
Don't set your goals by what other people deem important.
Only you know what is best for you.
This is an extract from a forwarded email. This paragraph seems familiar as I have read it somewhere before. Between year 2002 till early 2004, I have done some poem writings and readings. Inspirational poems can be found plenty on the internet. Some touching ones are also beautifully done by the authors. Some, though, have hidden meanings that is hard to interpret. Any way, it's a good reminder once a while to reflect on ourselves.
This Monday, 2 tests! Arghh... this sem always 2 tests in one day. I feel stressful... I can't finish studying and it's tough..
Another extract from the same email:
Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way.
The weather today is so nice! Rainy season. =p
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Decisions
Decisions- are difficult to make...especially when the timeframe is short and once made it will make a big impact no matter which way you choose.
Decisions are also hard to make if there are barriers imposed.
They are even harder if there are a few to be decided once and for all.
Decisions are also hard to make if there are barriers imposed.
They are even harder if there are a few to be decided once and for all.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Fond memories
My former art teacher drop by my house to visit me! I am so surprised and so happy that she still thought of me after all these years. It had been 6 years since I last saw her.
She's selling her apartment which was also the art centre where I took my lessons and moving elsewhere. It is so nice of her to inform me that she's moving so that we could still keep it touch..=)
She's currently a full time art teacher. She quit her high paying factory job to spend more quality time with her students, whom she fondly call children. We chatted while watching tv..hehe. All those memories seemed to be like yesterday but it was so long since I last held that brush and paint. I won't be able to draw so well already, but I still can remember her guidance. My art had turned rusty over the years but one day I will pick up the brush and explore art again...yes I will..
BTW, the 2-room apartment is going off at RM 105 K. For small families it's a good investment. It is partially renovated, just had a fresh coat of paint inside, spacious living room (can accomodate up to 10 art children) and it's within 1-2 km from Queensbay Mall! Her new condo cost her more than RM 260 K!
She's selling her apartment which was also the art centre where I took my lessons and moving elsewhere. It is so nice of her to inform me that she's moving so that we could still keep it touch..=)
She's currently a full time art teacher. She quit her high paying factory job to spend more quality time with her students, whom she fondly call children. We chatted while watching tv..hehe. All those memories seemed to be like yesterday but it was so long since I last held that brush and paint. I won't be able to draw so well already, but I still can remember her guidance. My art had turned rusty over the years but one day I will pick up the brush and explore art again...yes I will..
BTW, the 2-room apartment is going off at RM 105 K. For small families it's a good investment. It is partially renovated, just had a fresh coat of paint inside, spacious living room (can accomodate up to 10 art children) and it's within 1-2 km from Queensbay Mall! Her new condo cost her more than RM 260 K!
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