Diary of Jane ♥

People, poses and a dozen of roses (it rhymes!)

2012-02-11T17:02:00.002+08:00

Yet another bored weekend and I did what I do best- Facebook stalking. Hey! It keeps me up to date with the dying world (or what is left of it) and it teaches me life's lessons too you know...

Like for instance, today I learnt that ~~girls~~ people who pose like this:

Meet Jayne Yoh. She's totally Asian.

have less social network activities (in common terms, less popular) than ~~girls~~ people who pose like this:

This is Cally Phor-Nigel. I think she's mixed.

True story.

It seems like every single time I decide to scan through my news feed for top stories or juicy gossips, I always see pictures like this:

Nyah! I'm so cute and lovely but my life sucks so much

I have to vend my frustration on Facebook everyday cause

everyone just love to know what is going on in my life! Like totally...

So how does one pose like Cally?

*Note:

1. The camera must always be at a 45 degree angle UPWARDS from the face. This is very important.

2. The puppy dog eyes. It works every, single time. Even if you are a cat.

Observe.

3. Lastly, IF (and only if) you are a girl, or a really pretty boy. Show slight cleavage.

*Bonus: Update your status every second.

(eg. Sigh, being rich and beautiful is soooooo hard!)

*T&C: The above steps only applies if you are a girl. or a really pretty boy.

Congratulations, you are now ready to have endless Facebook notification emails...Enjoy! :)

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Sadly, I am like this most of the time:

That is why I lack male friends.

Life is a b*tch.

3 little piggies went to the city

2012-02-04T14:01:00.002+08:00

Today, I got locked out of the house, with a dead phone battery, in the rain...and it was not fun...

That really taught me a lesson to bring my keys everywhere I go.

After what seem to be the most embarrassing and unfortunate day ever, we decided to head out to the city again for Jen's animation viewing on the big screen. Unfortunately (again) it was cancelled because of the rain, and unfortunately again, we were already in the train half way to the city. So we decided to ditch the showcase and head to Wynyard to drink our bad luck and sorrows away.

It was fun joking around and getting drunk...and getting high seems to burn off a lot of energy...so 3 hungry piggies headed off to dinner, and 3 hungry piggies got 3 piggies literally.

If you have been living in Sydney for sometime, you'd probably might have seen these piggy buns, and you'd probably know where we headed off to for dinner.

Just next to Town Hall station, there is a place called Chef's Gallery and it is always packed to the brim with customers coming in and out of the restaurant. Non-stop!

With it's open kitchen concept, customers can sit in comfort and watch as the chef hand makes their noodles to perfection through the looking glass.

I was hungry so I decided to choose a fried rice over the hand made noodles, just for the carbs. Not a very good choice made there as what seemingly was just fried rice with eggs and spring onions and a side dish of deep fried chicken fillet, came to a cost of $14.90. A little pricey for such a meal. But I have to give credits to the deep fried chicken fillet which carried a tiny aroma and taste of ginger, that was very nice indeed. I guess it can compliment the lack of oomph in the rice.

But what's best was saved for last, as these cute little piggies came out fresh from the oven and straight to our table. Chef's Gallery very famous Sesame Piggy Buns, a great dessert to wrap up the meal. Though they might just be too cute to be eaten...:(

What's even cuter is the effort the chef put in to make each piggy to represent the gender of each guest.

Note: 2 girl piggies (with ribbons) and 1 boy piggy, for Jen, Nick and I :)

They look pretty terrified in the dims tray....too bad little piggies!

Just had to have fun with them before eating them..:(

Craziness, it runs in the family..;)

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Chef's Gallery

Shop 12, facing Bathurst Street, Regents Place, 501 George St.

Phone: (02) 9267 887

Koala Park Sanctuary

2012-02-04T13:02:00.001+08:00

Ozzy Ozzy Ozzy, Oi Oi Oi!

The day when Australia residents everywhere gather together and drink merrily to a great Australia Day...They do love their Australia Day, a lot....or rather the drinking maybe?

I wasn't up to much drinking on this very fine day. Instead I, along with Jen and Nick headed off to a more family friendly event, because Nick apparently won free entry passes to the one and only Koala Park in Castle Hill. :P Speak of luck!

Well, the first thought that came to my mind was,"This place isn't too bad...it's not as dodgy as I would have imagine" There's cute animals everywhere, tourist snapping pictures, family laughing happily together, the pleasant smell of manure welcoming you as you enter the entrance of koala haven.

The animals just hang around all day, looking kinda drugged (or is maybe a little drugged) by the lazy cool morning.

I guess we can't really blame the poor fellar, imagine sitting there all day, doing practically nothing, while strange creatures peer through from the other side of the cage, flashing and pointing their very peculiar instrument at you, while trying to poke you into doing something interesting, when really all you want to do is just
bum around sitting on your tail and fall into deep slumber.

"Even in public you have to watch your actions and always be on your best behavior.
Actually you know what, screw best behavior, my butt is itching like hell's gone loose and I just want to scratch it. So here's a picture of me satisfying this killing itch on my bum bum...just for you..:)"

In case you're wondering, these are wallabies...They're not kangaroos even though they look like them a lot! They are a smaller close cousin of the kangaroos. I guess they don't get as much recognition as compared to their popular cousin, which is kinda sad actually...

As the trio walked along the pathway, we ran into some really fat chicken. As I have mentioned in my previous Perth post, Australian chickens are humongous! Hence another photographic evidence to prove my point.

Other than roosters and obese chickens, Koala Park is also home to some of the cutest little birds ever, which includes the cockatoo, budgerigars and some peacocks.

Unfortunately most of these birds are caged and apparently quite vicious. No touching there, unless you want your fingers nipped off by angry birds.

That wouldn't be a nice sight would it now?

Angry birds are in the cages, they nip, so don't get too near..;)

If you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of peacocks and peahens in the wild. Don't be alarmed when you see a smaller not so pretty bunch of birds running amok around these magnificent creatures, they're just their babies. They're actually really cute, well..they will get prettier eventually.

Still one of the strangest bird (and scariest) I've seen in Koala Park has to be the Cassowary. They look like dinosaurs to begin with, vicious and very, very angry. They were caged away from all the other birds. No surprises there.

Well, when you come to Koala Park, you'd expect to see Koalas of course. Sadly they're not the happiest bunch to see people, almost unaffected by the excited exclamations and clicking of the camera, they continue to do what they do best - sleep. Occasionally waking up to nibble on eucalyptus.

How exciting is the life of a Koala Bear.

Well, technically they are not bears, so I guess they are not as vicious.

They are just cool.

Lastly, an Australian wildlife park will never be truly Australian without these long-eared, hopping creatures. Yeap! These are Kangaroos. Finally. Tourists from all around can never be less excited seeing these around, especially since they are indeed the iconic animals to see when visiting the land down under.

Mama Kangaroo and her joey in the pouch - adorable!

With activities like Koala Feeding, Sheep Shearing Show, and pat a Kangaroo, I guess Koala Park can pass as a decent family getaway from the hustle bustle Sydney city. Not the best Australian wildlife park I've been to, but good enough to get a few pictures for friends and family back home to gawk at.

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Pricing:
$24 Adults, $14 Children

Koala Park Sanctuary
84 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills
NSW Australia 2125.

www.koalapark.com

The 24 year old bowling virgin.

2012-01-28T13:06:00.000+08:00

Well...Not anymore..:)

28th January 2012. Believe it or not...

Yeo Sue-Jane goes bowling for the first time ever in her pathetic 24 years on earth!

"I wanna thank the people who helped make it happen!" *sobs*

I can finally scratch that from my to-do list...Yays for me! :D

Bowling was fun! Will love to do it again soon:)
Unfortunately, no beginners luck in striking this time, well maybe second time's a charm..:)

Yes, to the people out there who still can't believe what you are hearing right now, face it...there are far more unbelievable phenomenons happening out there than a 24 year old girl's first bowling experience. Consider yourself lucky you had a better childhood...:(

So the next thing to scratch off my list - Ice skating. Yes believe it again.

I shall stop here.

Mango Pudding

2012-01-26T22:59:00.002+08:00

Desperate calls for desperate measures, and when you are having dinner with some people and you have nothing to bring, always turn to mixing up a simple cold dessert. So I took a leaf out of my aunty's 30 year old cookbook and was finally convinced to whip up a little mango pudding for dessert.

Though as complicated as it may look from the picture, this recipe is fairly simple. Simple enough for cook noobs like me to actually achieve without burning down the kitchen. Also, it is impressively yummy considering the little effort put into preparing it.

Ingredients:
2 mangos (or 1 depending on the size of the mango)
2 boxes of mango jelly mix
1 tablespoon gelatine
3 teaspoon sugar
1 can coconut milk

Instructions:
1. Make the Jelly. Mix jelly mix, gelatin and sugar into a bowl, add 2 cups of hot water. Stir till powder mixture has dissolved completely. Let it cool just for awhile.

2.Seperate the mangos into 2 portions. 1 portion to blend into a mass of mango mash, 1 portion to be sliced into cubes.

3. Add mashed mangos and 1.5 cups of coconut milk into the jelly mix. Stir well till it has dissolved evenly.

4. Add in the mango cubes. Pour mixture into a jelly bowl and pop it into the fridge. (I left it to chill overnight but a few hours will do) Once it has set, it is ready to be noms! :D

Groovy Dragon Year

2012-01-19T19:58:00.000+08:00

If you are chinese, you should know which happy festival is around the corner, and if you answered Chinese New Year, you are absolutely correct!

This year also marks the year of the Dragon! (only the most awesome animal in the 12 zodiac) In the Chinese culture, dragons signify power, success, strength, good luck and honor, and what makes dragon even more awesome is the fact that I'm a dragon baby too...and so are you, if you were born in 1976, 1988 or 2000.

Well, I'm not into these hocus pocus zodiac stuff, but it was interesting reading about these 12 animals and the meaning they carry. Look it up and you'll also find out that each year is not only represented by the 12 animals (Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey,Dog, Pig) , but also 5 elements ( Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water) So depending on the year you were born, you will be a _something_ _animal_, and it just so happens I am an earth dragon, so lame....

Still, I personally think that birth percentage rose back in 1988 because a lot of Chinese couples were trying to have babies on this auspicious year that not only marked the year of the Dragon, but also bore the significant number "8" not once, but twice!..know that we chinese LOVE our number eights...

Being away from home this year hasn't stop me from being nostalgic and festive. Even though I have to make sure my sister helps me keep the specifically large angpows from specifically kind aunties and uncles back home, I was lucky enough to be on site when my cousin decided to try out her "Dragon eggs tang yuen" recipe for her food blog- onebitemore, and I had the privilege to help her roll out the marble dough balls.

Yes, yes...I know some of you are already saying that it's the wrong festival...but that shouldn't stop us from having tong yuens...Admit it, deep down you love those colorful balls...;)

picture from onebitemore.com

Here's how awesome they look. I know you want some now! Too bad..:P

Just to succumb boredom, I decided to do little origami to celebrate the year of the Dragon. In the midst of the flipping and folding, it suddenly dawn on me that I'll be coming on my second round around the 12 zodiac, I'll be turning 24 this year, how time flies and man...I feel old now.

So much for that 5 years plan now...

Nevertheless, here's to all my fellow friends who is current abroad all over the world.

Call your family on Chinese New Year's day and may the force be with you this Dragon year.

...and to end this post, go humor yourself with this groovy video of tigers dancing to LMFAO's Party Rock Anthem.

See the long thing in the background?

Awkward dragon is awkward.

A wrap up of 2011

2012-01-07T09:13:00.000+08:00

In just a blink of an eye, 2011 has gone and passed. I know it has already been a week, but just the other day, as I was fiddling through my stash of digital photos, I found this picture:

...and it amazes me when I think:"Wow! I did this LAST year on New Year's Day". I remembered back then I was feeling anxious of making my big decision, of coming over to Australia...the sad goodbyes I had to say made me wonder if I had made the right choice, if I should have stayed.

Truth be told, there are times I regretted coming over to Australia. It seems like I already had everything laid out nicely planned in front of me back home, and I just chucked it all away in search of a new beginning. Nevertheless, self pity and home-sicknesses aside, I cannot deny that it was a good choice.

"2011 would be a year full of surprises" That was what I said as I counted down to the new year last year, my somewhat "New Year's Resolution". Sitting here today, I think back and realize that 2011 was indeed full of surprises. I did things that I never imagined I would do in my life, met amazing people and experienced new things.

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Who would have thought that the year 2011 was also the year I experience my very first hospital admission, when I experience a major heart palpitation after the last one which happened almost 12 years ago. What I thought has long passed came back to haunt me...I suppose I have to give credit to that old traditional chinese doctor that managed to stop my irregular heart palpitation for that 12 years...I guess even the effects of yucky, gooey, bitter chinese medicine wears out eventually.

Nevertheless, having to stay in a ward was a pretty scary experience, with doctors and nurses all around you uttering medical terms that just doesn't make sense to your ears and needles with tubes pierced into the side of your hand...It was embarrassing at some point when you have to wear a bare back gown and pee in an egg carton box...

But the saddest part of all is that I have never felt so lonely in my life. As I clutched my cellular phone (after the first night at the observation ward), I struggled to think of who to inform of this mishap. So I posted a pretty gruesome picture of my needles and it was then, amongst all the concern comments and get-well-soons on Facebook, a true friend emerged and rushed to the ward as soon as she got the news...:) It was comforting to know that I at least have someone to back me up during these lonely times...

I can't seem to find that gruesome picture of needles in my hand...Maybe I already deleted it out of depression...:(

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After my recovery from that terrible hospital experience, I made an "all-paid-by-Jane-herself"trip up north, out of the country alone with friends. For the first time of my life I felt independent. For the first time of my life I also felt the torture of a 14-hours bus ride to Hat Yai...

Note: Anybody planning to go to Hat Yai...Fly there..

So there I was, being crazy and having fun with my friends and lunch-mates for the past 6 months maybe? Sadly, time flies when you're having fun, and Hat Yai became nothing more than just a memory and an experience...

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It seems that 2011 was a year for traveling, as the next destination on my itinerary was way down south on the other side - Singapore. This time it was with family. I love family hang out time, especially when it involves road trips, eating and more eating!

As much as I wanted to linger on and make time last, the trip had to come to an end and I had to prepare to leave...

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Towards the final days spent in Malaysia, there were farewells and goodbyes as I made a giant leap to the land down under...

It's amazing to see how much you mean to people just as you leave. I never expected so much effort in all these wonderful farewells and how much time my friends spend in making every moment last, even friends whom I seldom meet up with since graduation sacrificed their time to send me off properly.

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June 11th- The day I left the nest.

Never thought last minute goodbyes would be the hardest. Nevertheless, touching down safely in Australia, while the rain poured down that night, I knew so many people who would kill for an opportunity like this, and I am very fortunate indeed.

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Switching back into student mode once again, I was loving the lifestyle, the freedom away from home, meeting new people, doing things that people don't usually do in Malaysia which amongst all is baking!

Baking is really fun and I might have found a new yummy hobby:D

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6 months of assignment-filled uni days flew by just like that. I love doing assignments! Even though I might complain every once in a while, it sure beats studying...

One thing I realized is that lecturers here are easier to impress. It's exciting to see not only 1 but 3 high distinctions in my first semester transcript. First time ever! Back in MMU, with a submission like this I'd probably will pass with an A- at most.

By the way, I am not a nerd! :(

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As the year finally came to an end, I was fortunate enough to end 2011 in Victoria with my cousins and friends. It was a thrilling and memorable experience, spending time with such great company, watching sunsets, and enjoying ice creams.

Despite that, I also had the chance to met up with a high-school friend whom I have not met for almost 6 years. Truth be told, we weren't even that close, but fortunately with the advance technology of Facebook, we have put our past behind and reconciled. Feels good to have rekindled another friendship:) It just takes some humble initiatives and effort.

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So to wrap it up, 2011 was a year filled with surprises. Good surprises and bad surprises. But it all comes down to the fact that it wasn't such a bad one for me after all...Perhaps 2012 will bring bigger surprises, only God knows...

Don't be too worry that the year will end on 2012. I'm certain it's not true, experts already made a mistake in 2000. We're still alive from then right. But whether or not you're a strong believer of this rumor, just live life to it's fullest because one can never be too sure...:)

Here's to 2012 and to a better year ahead!

It's time for Christmas!

2011-12-16T22:54:00.000+08:00

Tis' the season to be jolly...Tis' the season to be baking!

As the year draws to an end (once again), people all around the world will heat up their ovens, take out their baking mittens and start to stir up baking batter. Be it cookies or tarts or cakes, one thing is for sure is that every year, at least one of my fellow friends will succumb to peer pressure and join the baking squad, as if baking was becoming the next in thing for the season...

I'm not a freshie, I already succumb to peer pressure last year:P

This year, I decided to continue my so call "tradition"(even if it has just been a year) to show that this plain Jane can cook! Also partly because I've been rotting my buttocks off at home with totally nothing to do besides sleeping, sadly I cannot sleep anymore because my friends say I've been sleeping too much...

Anyway, as some of my lucky(or not so lucky) friends might know, last year I baked this...

and it was pretty decent for a first bake, except the fact that I used margarine instead of butter...:(

This year, I learnt my lesson and managed to produce a pretty good tasting batch of cookies...I call these miniature, bite-size cookies - short bread people, because they are short...and they are made of short bread pastries (how original)

Well to be frank, these aren't my first batch of cookies this year...My first batch was so pathetic, I was pretty certain I could kill someone just by throwing a cookie at them...I'm so prone to disasters in the kitchen...sigh...

Anyway, I had to finish the big block of butter I bought, so after much perseverance, mixing and cutting, there I was staring into the oven as my little people shrieked for help in the scorching heat. I was very amazed and proud of myself...*beams* :) This girl has once again regained her "not-totally-hopeless-can-cook-to-survive" title..

Recipe here: thejoyofbaking.com.

Here you can see the close up of the male and female SB people...

"That's so cheeky!"

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On a different note, here's an animation to start the christmas cheer:

Who doesn't love singing hedgehogs...awww:3 cuteness overload!

Day 30 - It's a wrap!

2011-11-30T15:00:00.000+08:00

November came, November passed...

Time sure flies when you're having fun...

It was a great month November and I'm going to miss it a lot...

Now that the month is over, there's shopping to do, cookies to bake, and presents to wrap...

Soon enough, 2011 will be over and it will be a brand new year...

but that's another story to tell, in another blog post..

Farewell November...till we meet again..:)

Day 29 - Oh Nana!

2011-11-29T13:28:00.000+08:00

*background music - Na na na na na na na na na Na...*

"When it comes to energy snacks, there's No-No's and there's Na Na's"

*background music - Na na na na na na na na na Na...*

Everything is twice the size in Australia. The food servings, the chickens, the Bananas...

And mind you, they taste twice as good too...no wonder they cost twice as much(but then again, that was back in the winter)

Now that it's banana season, bananas are more affordable...they're back in the market and they are BIG...like Massive...

It's the same length as my head(vertically) You don't get bananas that big in Malaysia...

and to think that "Goreng Pisang" Malaysian banana sliced into half...that's only a quarter of this Aussie one...

*Goreng Pisang- Extremely yummy banana deep fried in batter...

Day 28 - Love from Malaysia

2011-11-28T22:00:00.000+08:00

It always feel great to receive mail. Even though it is a tad bit late for the occasion, it is the thought that counts, and I am ever grateful...:) Thank you Shuyin for the inspiring letter and lovely gift, that flew all the way from Malaysia...

Day 27 - Sweet Wine

2011-11-27T13:16:00.000+08:00

This is Moscato.
My cousin bought it on her little escapade to Hunter's Valley.
It went well with the Moroccan, Mediterranean fusion dinner my cousin made.
It is very sweet and I like it.
I am not drunk.

Day 26 - Being different

2011-11-26T13:12:00.000+08:00

Sometimes to stand out, you have to be different...just as how the red plane contrasts itself from the clear blue sky. Even when the blue sky is so magnificent, even when the plane is just a tiny dot in the blue canvas, it still stands out because it's different.

On second note, the sun came back today! Oh Joy!

Day 25 - Midnight Comfort

2011-11-26T01:07:00.000+08:00

I love comfort food on cold nights...
Especially when you're sitting alone in the room, pondering about nothing.
Just letting the fragrance fill your senses, tasting the salty msg on your tongue...

Not thinking. Just blank.

Day 24 - Solitaire

2011-11-24T13:04:00.000+08:00

Maybe the solitary life isn't that bad....
Sometimes it can be a blessing...
No need to worry about what the other party thinks or feel...
No need to strive to be accepted...

Growing stronger when people stomp on you with their heavy feet...
Adapt and bend in the strong winds, then get back up again...
Being beautiful as you are, not as how others define you to be...

Day 23 - Good Company

2011-11-23T23:00:00.000+08:00

Had dinner with the cousins at "Din Tai Fung".

Awesome place, with awesome dim sum...

I love good company.

Day 22 - Happy Frogs

2011-11-22T12:55:00.000+08:00

The weather was cold and wet today, but it's a great weather for frogs...Maybe it's because they see the fun in bad times...They come out to play even when it is pouring like crazy outside, even when the heavy raindrops might hit through their soft, thin skin and crush their little brains, they still hop around avoiding the rain drops, dancing in the puddles, enjoying every second of the storm...

Maybe I should be more like the frogs.

Day 21 - Tracks

2011-11-21T20:40:00.000+08:00

I like to sit facing forward in a train, it lets me see what is coming ahead, and whatever passes by is long gone in an instant..If only life was that easy, being able to see what lies ahead, being able to forget what has passed...

On the way home from a job interview, I was thinking about why I am here...the future seems so unsure, just like how it is on the tracks. You want to get to the destination, but you don't know what road blocks lie ahead, which detour life might lead you on...whether I am called to stay on or go home...

Day 20 - Twenty eleven

2011-11-20T16:02:00.001+08:00

Today is 20.11.2011. Double 2011, double the joy of what seems to be a pretty good year (so far)
Here's to the great opportunities and plans to come in the future...
only God knows what..:)
and I can only pray that I'll have the wisdom to grab every freaking opportunity that comes in my way...
all for the sake of a brighter future! :D Hip hip hooray!

*I'm so cheesy*

Day 19 - Have a bite

2011-11-19T15:57:00.000+08:00

After a glimpse of the Rainbow pudding (which was sadly not edible);
I had Mango pudding! (which was fortunately very edible)
and it didn't only looked good, the taste complimented its appearance too...
Yummy in my Tummy!

Day 18 - Rainbow Pudding

2011-11-18T23:38:00.000+08:00

My final presentation went pretty well today, the lecturer (who was initially quite worried about my progress and final video) was pretty impressed that I managed to pull it through...haha! Never underestimate an ex-MMU multimedia student, I must say...we all have been through worse!

After my presentation, I was walking around the corridors of the Digital Media building (which have been turned into a final year project exhibition) and I saw this pretty interesting contraption. It was just a simple loop video of abstract images projected on to (what seems to be) pudding, or it could've been wax. I didn't try to touch it as I feared I might get sued for sabotaging.

Rainbow colors weren't there originally...but strangely science and nature has its ways on film...:) *pretty*

Day 17 - Feeling blue? :)

2011-11-17T19:38:00.000+08:00

Got some blue nail polish to go with Amelia and Ruby's birthday party theme on Saturday.

Best of all, my new blue polish changes its tone according to my "mood", so it seems...

Yea kinda like how mood rings work, they change according to the temperature (bet you didn't know that! Ha!)

It really works! I tried washing my hands with freezing cold water and it turned into a darker shade of blue! Fascinating...:D

I put some on my toes, so now everyone will know when I have cold feet (literally :P)

Day 16 - 6 am

2011-11-16T08:35:00.000+08:00

It was 6 am in the morning and the sun was already out...
Peeking through the curtains, beckoning me to wake up to a brand new day...
Naturally, the bed won the battle for a couple more hours of snoozing :P
Ah holiday bliss!

Day 15 - Guess who woke me up!

2011-11-15T07:19:00.001+08:00

Opened my eyes this morning to be greeted by a pair of Oh-so adorable buggy eyes...

♥

Yeaa..can you guess who he is? :D He was a gift from my cousin and her boyfriend...
So cute right...my sister would be so jealous...tee hee!

Day 14 - The day I popped out from my mom's........

2011-11-14T07:13:00.000+08:00

....safe, loving womb (what were you guys thinking? tsk tsk tsk)

It's been 23 years already! Amazing how time flies! and to think that I have been here for about 5 months now!

Well, I'm sure glad that I made this choice...even happier that God gave me this opportunity to come over to Australia...to meet all the nice people, make so many awesome friends ( who buys you birthday cakes..yum!) and experience the LIFE!

Who could've imagine what I would be doing right now if I hadn't had grabbed this opportunity...:P

Day 13 - So begins the excitement!

2011-11-13T22:10:00.000+08:00

So begins the excitement when I received a box of Adriano Zumbo macaroons from my cousin...I apologize that I have never heard of them (the lazy bum never get out of home syndrome) but after I looked it up, it's apparently really really famous here! and hence really hard to get....Thank you *hearts*

Day 12 - Are you ready?

2011-11-12T07:06:00.000+08:00

Boy am I so ready to end this semester! First presentation on Monday! Super excited much! This time I put a little more effort on the packaging and the presentation...It is after all the little things that makes the biggest impact! :)

Day 11 - 11.11.11

2011-11-11T23:11:00.000+08:00

Yeap it's the eleventh day of November...Hence 11.11.11 ! How nice :D

Amongst all the excitement and Facebook updates about how significant this day is, I just had to give in to peer pressure...

11.11am 11.11.11 - Made a wish? not quite...was paying too much attention to getting this shot...oh bother...

So, what did you wish for? ;)

Day 10- The Best of Me

2011-11-10T15:46:00.000+08:00

I love Nicholas Spark's books...and you can imagine I got pretty excited when I saw this billboard...too excited that I had to grab out my ipod to get a picture for my fellow Spark fanatic friends...

*who cares about the people staring at the weird girl taking a picture of a billboard*

I really want to read this book...now that I'm on the last book in my Spark's collection..good thing this came out in time to satisfy my continuous Spark craves..:D Yippee!

Day 9 - Wondering what the future holds

2011-11-09T09:00:00.002+08:00

I'm sorry I couldn't be optimistic everyday...:(

Especially on days like today, I often just sit and wonder what the future holds for me and sometimes it makes me sad, anxious and pretty worried...

I read an article about a conversation between a man and God :

Man: Tell me, why has life become complicated now?

Jesus: Stop analyzing life. Just live it. Analysis is what makes it complicated.

Man: why are we then constantly unhappy?

Jesus: Your today is the tomorrow that you worried about yesterday. You are worrying because you are analyzing. Worrying has become your habit. That’s why you are not happy.

Man: But how can we not worry when there is so much uncertainty?

Jesus: Uncertainty is inevitable, but worrying is optional.

Man: But then, there is so much pain due to uncertainty.

Jesus: Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.

Man: If suffering is optional, why do good people always suffer?

Jesus: Diamond cannot be polished without friction. Gold cannot be purified without fire. Good people go through trials, but don’t suffer. With that experience their life become better not bitter.

Man: You mean to say such experience is useful?

Jesus: Yes. In every term, Experience is a hard teacher. She gives the test first and the lessons afterwards.

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Now that I think again, I guess my 23 years on the surface of the earth hasn't been that bad after all...True that I face problems now and then, but eventually things will fall into place, and life will continue to go on...

Day 8 - Purple sunburst

2011-11-08T11:57:00.000+08:00

One thing I love about Sydney are the purple trees...

and they are practically EVERYWHERE this summer...

They look amazingly pretty, even more when the sunbeam shines through them...!

God is really an artist! :)

Day 7 - Freebies

2011-11-07T23:30:00.001+08:00

*photo credits - Sheryl

I just realized I may have skipped day 7 of November...:(

But then again, we went out for Slurpies...and what's better than Slurpies? FREE Slurpies!!!

Everybody love free stuff...!

and that practically just made my day...easy to please huh? :)

Day 6 - Colorful morning

2011-11-06T08:44:00.000+08:00

The first Sunday of November! Hooray!

Probably the best day of this week...

Weather is beautiful, not too hot...not too cold...but the best feeling of all is to wake up early (despite the late Saturday night) for a cold morning shower, getting ready for church =)

What better way to start a new week with a little positive enthusiasm!

Color a dull gray week by putting your heart to living it!

Day 5 - Lazy Afternoon

2011-11-05T13:36:00.000+08:00

Thank you for lazy Saturday afternoons for doing practically nothing...

'nuff said...

Day 4 - Home-cooked Bliss

2011-11-04T18:39:00.004+08:00

I must admit my food photography skills is not on the professional side...but it still doesn't change how much I love food! Especially home cooked ones, freshly hot from the kitchen and ready to eat!

Day 3 - It's cold outside

2011-11-03T18:29:00.006+08:00

It was 17 degrees outside today...

Quite low a temperature for Malaysian skin...

not very comfy, especially when the usually cosy veranda is too cold to sit and finish my assignments...

But a weather like this makes hot Milo even yummier...:)

Thank God for hot chocolate on cold days like this!

Day 2 - Thank You for the Music!

2011-11-02T05:00:00.000+08:00

Glee is back on TV tonight! Happy me jumps for joy!

I'm not in it for the drama, more for the songs, performance (and of course the cute guys)

But have you ever thought of a world without music?

Thank God for skillful musicians (and craftsmen) who help brought music into the world...

otherwise, life would be so monotonous and dull...

Go ahead, hum a merry song today! :)

Day 1 - Waking up to November

2011-11-01T22:55:00.002+08:00

Waking up to a cool November morning.

The drizzle doesn't ruin the mood, but refreshes it instead...

I enjoy a little morning shower anyways...

I'm feeling so energetic (because I slept at 9:30 the night before)

so I decided to be healthy and to take a slow walk home from the train station instead...

Good thing the rain has stopped, and the sun is out, but not too hot...

perfect weather for a stroll...breathe in the fresh cool air, enjoying the things that I have never noticed before...(feels like I'm in a music video now right) haha!

Let's just end it here, before things gets too cheesy...:P

Good Things Come in Pairs

2011-10-31T22:41:00.001+08:00

November has finally arrived once again...and what better way to celebrate my favorite month of the year than with a little 30-day photo tribute...:)

I henceforth name this project "Good Things Come in Pairs"

Why? you ask...

Well let me tell you why!! In case you haven't already noticed, November is the 11th month of the year, the only month in the calendar to have a double digit, repetitive number...and what's better is, it's the year 2011, thus making November even more special than ever!!

This November, I want to find something to be thankful about everyday...take some snapshots, and maybe write a rhyme or two...perhaps I'll eventually forget my constant #foreveralone and #self-pity woes and worries, realize that my life isn't actually that bad...and even if I cannot find a picture at the end of the day, I promise (all my fans out there) that I will eventually squeeze something out..;)

Well hopefully I will be disciplined and artistically motivated enough to finish this 30-days project...( I often am amazed at how other people are able to keep to their 365 day photo projects)

Oh also...did I mention that these photos will be taken on a normal digital point and shoot camera? I believe photography is in the skills, not the tools..and I shall prove that too..:)

Enough said, let's start shall we? :)

#Move over October! Make space for Awesomeness!

Nutella Drink..

2011-10-16T14:44:00.006+08:00

I mixed Nutella and Milk.

Tasted like Nutella and Milk

Gimmick!

I might have just poisoned myself with this sweetness overload.

My brain isn't working correctly now..

Looking for Jeffrey

2011-10-14T07:15:00.002+08:00

I have no idea why the sudden flashbacks to my childhood memories these days. Being me, most of them are quite blurry, except the fact that there used to be a little boy whom I often played with at grandma's house.

But years past, and both of us kinda found other interests in life, besides morning cartoons and playtime before afternoon school. So I guess we drifted apart.

All I can remember of him now is that his name was Jeffrey (or could it be Geoffrey?) I really don't know. I tried finding him on Facebook, but it was impossible, judging the fact that I can't really remember his last name, or let alone which school he went to, and there are thousands and thousands of "Jeffrey"s in Klang.

He had an older brother named Jason (For what I could recall) and maybe a younger sister?

So if you are a Jeffrey from Klang (Malaysia), possibly born in the year 1988? have an older brother named Jason, and a younger sister, used to live in Solok Beroga (or around that area), have a vague memory of coming over to a little corner house to watch cartoons with a little girl, played with Jenga bricks in a room full of stools. Maybe took a lesson or two of home tutoring with my grandmother(Mrs Lim). I'd like to reconnect with you again...:) To see how much you have changed (though I can't really remember how you look like too)

This seems so strange, like posting a missing person advert..

If you know any Jeffrey from Klang, do forward this to him..haha!

Procrastination Time!

2011-10-12T15:42:00.003+08:00

Distraction strikes again..this time in a really cute form..:(

This is Tucker, my cousin's maltipoo...

Gosh, I miss my babies back at home...D:

Nasi Lemak 2.0

2011-10-10T09:11:00.002+08:00

Produced by Malaysian Youtube sensation- Namewee, Nasi Lemak 2.0 was definitely a show I was anticipating since the launch of its trailer. Though I have to admit, I didn't really quite understand the plot of the movie at first by watching the trailer, however, knowing and seeing some of Namewee's previous works (some which even caused him trouble with the Malaysian government and laws) I was more curious to how Namewee will tell the story, let alone portray the little flaws we Malaysians have. Malaysia, after all, isn't a perfect country, but then again nothing is perfect in this world.

Camera wise, this local film is full off cheesy and amateur visual effects, which sadly isn't quite my cup of tea. Nevertheless, the content of the show was what I really have to salute Namewee for. Bursting with many hidden meanings and controversial norms, this movie is made for true Malaysians to understand and appreciate. Growing up and practically spent my whole life in Malaysia, I can't recount the number of times I had to laugh or snigger at the countless inside jokes implanted in Nasi Lemak 2.0. Something, which the non-Malaysians couldn't comprehend.

A few weeks after its release on the big screen, Nasi Lemak 2.0 received some critics about the racism and stereotype of its contents. Though, one that really caught my attention was a certain critic from some local news agency, who criticized Namewee and his creation of being racist and encouraged the nation to boycott the movie, and not to support it, just because of the style and contents of Namewee's past videos. All these criticizing and yet coming from a critic who haven't even seen the show, let alone be bothered to watch it.

Sad to say, that there are still simple minded and childish folks in Malaysia. I, for one, am against this. Nasi Lemak 2.0 is definitely a must watch. A "wake up call" for everybody in Malaysia, regardless of what race you are, regardless of the language you speak. If you're not going to watch it, how are you going to know it is THAT bad?

I've seen negative comments about this show, saying that the first few minutes of the show portrays a negative view of a certain race in our country, and that was a turn off to continue watching the show. (Firstly, I want to apologize for what I'm about to say may be racist to some people) Well let's recall, the chinese have always been portrayed as the antagonist in most local films. In fact, when was the last time we even see any chinese in a locally produced film. Actually scrape that...when was the last time we even saw a local film with all different races in it, portraying both good and bad?

Probably in the times when Yasmin Ahmad ruled the local film industry, and am I glad that someone else has step up to follow her footsteps of a "one nation" mindset in filmography, even though his style is a little harsher and straightforward, the concept is still in there.

Nasi Lemak 2.0 has got the good guys and the bad guys in all different races. Don't just let a few minutes portrayal of the malay gangsters fool you. Later on in the show, we will also be introduced to Kak Noor, the fisherman and his wives, Baba and nyonya, the curry master, all of different ethnics and backgrounds, all the good guys. There will also be chinese bad guys too. So this film is not pro-Chinese. It is actually an amazing mix of culture that brings out what the Malaysian nation truly is.

True enough, that the main character of the movie was racist in the beginning of the show, but he learned his mistake in the end (Don't everybody) and truth be told, I will never see Nasi Lemak the same way ever again, I always thought it was just a Malay delicacy, but after watching the show, Nasi Lemak is more to just a Malay delicacy. Curry spices from the Indians, Sambal secrets from the Baba and Nyonyas. It's influences from the many different Malaysian culture is what brings out the best flavors of the dish, and that should be the same amongst our nation.

True enough that there were some inside jokes of Malaysia. But we cannot deny the fact that it's true isn't it? Why can't we just laugh it off, and take these little "easter eggs" as a deep realization and change for the better, instead of sulking and moping around and saying that it's a bombard towards certain people.

Not every Malay is spoilt by the government, not every Chinese is self-centered, not every Indian won't care less. There will always be good and bad people, and let's just keep it this way as "Good and Bad people" not "Good Malays and Bad Malays" or "Good Chinese and Bad Chinese" or even "Good Indians and Bad Indians".

Malaysia is a country of so many different races and culture. That's what makes it so unique. The people of this country are called Malaysians, we are not Malays or Chinese of Indians. True we might look different from each other, but in the inside how different are we all from each other anyways?

So to those who have yet to watch Nasi Lemak 2.0, and to those stubbornly wanting to boycott this film, I say, why not just put all your ego, pride and thoughts aside and just watch this film as it is - a wake up call, not a mockery.

Here I end it with a salute to Namewee. A job well done! :)

Octo-october

2011-10-08T18:53:00.004+08:00

It's the 8th of October.

Ever wondered why October was named "Octo-ber"? Well I have...

I thought "Octo" was like a special term for the number "8".

Hence, Octo-pus, Oct-agon, Octo-roon?( I totally just googled that up - It means someone having one EIGHTH black ancestry), Octo-mum?

If that's the case, shouldn't August be "October" instead of October, because it's the 8th month of the year?

Oh random thoughts...why you boggle my mind?

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Lately I have been very drawn into my animation assignment, enough to actually (kind of) neglect my main project for Interactive Media. Though it is a lot of work, it's really addictive once I start working on it. I can go on for hours! Watching the end product was satisfying as well...

Likewise, been watching plenty of animation works. Learning new techniques and getting fresh ideas along the way. Seeing my cousin work on her project has been really interesting as well...and you have to see her work, even her unfinished, progressing work looks so impressive. Makes me feel like a noob, which I am anyways...

Can't wait for November...hopefully I'll survive till then...

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Meanwhile, I think I have a wisdom tooth growing (after years of believing I'm blessed without them)...It's not painful, but it's poking into my cheek, which is VERY annoying...

Thank God that I don't have to see a dentist for that...which got me thinking, maybe I should save up for braces when I get back to Malaysia...(why-oh-why did I not grab on my mum's offer back when I was in primary school)

If I were to travel back to time, one of things I'll probably do is to go back and convince younger me to get braces...and to take care of my eyes...

What would you do if you were to travel back in time? :)

Followers? :)

2011-10-04T20:11:00.005+08:00

It feels good to see people (apart from my friends) actually following this dingy little rant space...but Thanks...you guys just made my day:)

*hearts hearts*

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Life has been pretty busy here!

Bless the 2 major assignments that I'm practically married to for 2 months (and possibly till the end of November)

Husband #1

Husband #2

Husband #3 ( I wish ..haha)

I get so stressed out ~~sometimes~~ most of the time, I binge on snacks which is not good at all...

Then more often than not, I get distracted by Facebook...

Not forgetting Glee, How I met your mother (and now Merlin) to "drown out my assignment sorrows"

Yeap. I live the life of a hermit, sad to say...

Very, very bad indeed...

Am very looking forward to Tour de Melbourne in December....I need to see more than the four corners of my computer screen...D:

Women's Camp in WOLLONGONG!

2011-09-27T20:44:00.001+08:00

I went to women's camp in Wollongong last weekend...and it was good...(tiring but good)

I learned loads about my identity and roles of being a woman of God and the correct and God-pleasing ways of Boy-Girl relationships, and by BGR I don't only mean bf/gf stuff..but also how we should think and behave with our fellow brothers...

All in all, it was a pretty amazing camp! and though I must admit I am indeed getting old, and could barely keep up with all the crazily energetic teenagers, I definitely did not go home empty handed...

I came to realize my relationship status with God, what I should do to continue to keep the fire burning, and how I can continue to please Him and achieve His plans for me in this wonderful life He was given me..

Joining Women's Camp was a good change and a great wake up call for me. I see so much passion these Australian girls have for God, how much they are willing to put aside for Him, how strong-willed they are to be God's warrior princesses, marching forward towards the goal...and what material greed and the pursue of success have done to me really saddens me...I am not saying that we have to totally forget our education to do works of God...

I know for sure that God has given me this lifetime opportunity to continue my studies abroad, therefor I still continue to try and achieve the best results for Him, but I must also remind myself not to obsess or become engross in my work till the point I put it ahead of Him( which more often is what I tend to do)

Choi-strucked

2011-09-13T17:22:00.006+08:00

Another new week in the land down under...

I kickstarted the week with the most surreal feeling ever, receiving a email reply from youtube sensation David Choi, allowing me to use a part of his song for my upcoming animation assignment!! This of course made me so inspired and hyped up to start working on it immediately, though some people had to put out my flame..*shrugs* haters gotta be haters...

It seems that my new week was already starting off really positively. What more could ever happen to make it better? :D David Choi (Yea..him again) decided to have some online fan art contest thingy, cause he wanted a change in his display picture.

With nothing else to do, I submitted my entry here...

and a couple of hours later, I start seeing it all over his profile! :D

Feels very surreal indeed...:D

Hopefully this is will be a stepping stone to working in the entertainment industry...(well maybe not as a performer) even if it's distributing to publicity..I totally wouldn't mind....

Eeek♥

Ok..I feel like such a giddy, fanatic, high school girl now....*snaps back to life*

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Another weird thing happened the other day when I was at the station. A guy came over to me and told me that "I was gorgeous" strike up a random conversation about my ipod touch and then left casually, after saying" I just wanted to tell you, you're really gorgeous"

Haha..I must admit it felt good to be complimented, but all I could say was "err..thank you..:)"

It's been awhile since some guy came around and complimented me for my looks, not that it often happens anyways..definitely not that I think I looked THAT good to get compliments often too..

but sorry dude, if it was awkward, cause I think most Malaysian girls don't take compliments from random strangers very well...guess I have to get use to that now...:P

Tell me now, what will you do if a random stranger complimented you on the streets..:)

Red Velvet Cupcakes

2011-09-02T07:40:00.005+08:00

Yeap, I've been craving for red velvets ever since I first tasted it few months ago.

I had to make it to satisfy that craving, cause I can't afford to buy a piece of cake here, let alone have the heart to eat it afterwards...I miss cheap Malaysian food...:(

Anyways, red velvets aren't as complicated as they sound, they're actually pretty easy to make, all you need is the right ingredients...

Here I used a recipe I found from Nigella Lawson:

Ingredients:

250g plain flour

2 x 15ml tbsp cocoa powder, sifted

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda

100g soft unsalted butter

200g caster sugar

1 x tbsp red food colouring

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 eggs

175ml buttermilk

1 tsp cider vinegar or other vinegar

2 x 12-bun muffin tins

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 170C and line the muffin tins with paper cases. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and bicarb in a bowl. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar, beating well, and when you have a soft, pale mixture beat in the food colouring and the vanilla.

2. Into this vividly coloured mixture, still beating, add 1 spoonful of the dried ingredients, then 1 egg, followed by some more dried ingredients, then the other egg, followed by the rest of the dried ingredients.

3. Finally, beat in the buttermilk and vinegar and divide this extraordinary batter between the 24 cases.

4. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, by which time the redcurrant-sorbet-coloured batter will have morphed into a more sombre, but still juicily tinted, sponge.

5. Leave them to cool on a wire rack and do not ice with the frosting until absolutely cold.

See, easy! :D

Red velvets are chocolate cake, but minus a lot of sugar, not as chocolatey and somewhat buttery. Their flavor usually come from the sweet frosting, so frosting is probably a must on this one...There are many kinds of frosting that you can use for your red velvets, the common one being cream cheese frosting.

For these batch, I used a white chocolate frosting because I LOVE chocolate:D

Ingredients:

127g white chocolate, finely chopped

1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

1/4 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

85g unsalted butter, softened

Pinch of salt

Steps:

1. Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler. Stir until smooth. Let cool to room temperature.

2. Sift the confectioners' sugar into a medium bowl. Stir in the milk and vanilla. Add the butter and salt and beat until smooth. Stir in the cooled white chocolate. Refrigerate until firm enough to frost the cupcakes, about 30 minutes.

Alas! Sit back and satisfy your cravings with a cup of hot tea...heavenly:)

♥

Battling Bacteria..

2011-08-27T23:23:00.004+08:00

Being sick away from home is never a good thing. Especially when the currency exchange rate makes it crazily costly to see a doctor, even worse when you're a student with no money..:(

Thank God for awesome relatives who were so kind to help nurse me back to good health! :D

I'm not entirely cured yet, but I'm getting better...Glad to finally defeat the germs! Last week was not a very good one for me, so much for getting sick at the wrong time. I guess it's pretty much the right time for viruses and bacteria, the weather that constantly kept changing didn't really help either. People around were getting sick, and I'm so prone to catch the bug somehow...

Well, if you're sick like how I was, one thing that really helped sooth the irritating cough and sore-throat was this honey-lemon+ginger drink...which my cousin brewed for me in the middle of the night...awww:) I must've accidentally woke her up with my coughing and wheezing..

It helps!

Plus it's really tasty and easy to make...just mix honey, lemon and ginger and let them brew in steaming hot water...Lemon and ginger helps kill bacteria, and honey helps boost the immune system(and make the drink deliciously sweet)

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So.........how are you guys back at home?:)

I'm running out of title names to boring posts..

2011-08-17T22:05:00.004+08:00

Well well...It's been about 3 weeks since I started classes and I can feel the laziness and procrastination kicking in already...:( Bad me...

Tucker's not helping either...every time I look at him, he's either sleeping or eating or just sitting there doing nothing...

How I wish I could nap all day long, with nothing to worry about...:)

Being a dog must be really relaxing...

In the meantime, I think I'm falling sick:(

Sore throat...never a good sign...sigh...

Nevertheless, was pretty hyped up today and managed to get some work done...how productive:)

Sneak Peak of my very first assignment!

Yea, it's very similar to the works done in my bachelor course,

but we'll get to the awesome interactive stuff later on in the semester...patience is virtue..;)

Milo cupcakes

2011-07-29T17:44:00.012+08:00

I've been on my baking mode again!!

Yes this is a MILO cupcake!

Yes MILO is awesome!

Yes I am a MILO addict!

Ever since my doctor forbade me to have coffee, it has been the best alternative ever...of course I still sneak an occasional cup-o-coffee (hey, rules are meant to be broken)

but what's to satisfy my chocolate craves? - A batch of fresh MILO cupcakes! woohoo!!!

Ingredients:

1 cup of plain flour (sifted)

1/2 cup of caster sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder

Salt

100g Unsalted Butter, room temperature

120 ml milk

3 tablespoons Milo

Vanilla Essence

1 Egg

Steps:

1. Cream butter till light and fluffy, then slowly mix in sugar (by separate parts)

2. Add in eggs, vanilla essence and a pinch of salt.

3. Mix in flour and slowly stir in 60ml of milk.

4. In a separate bowl, mix the remaining milk and the MILO powder together. This will create a thick, chocolatey paste. Resist temptation to eat.

5. Mix in thick, chocolatey paste into flour mixture and stir till it's well-combined. Secretly pour in some chocolate chips (No harm to have more chocolate ;))

6. Grease pan or line holes with paper cases. Pour mixture evenly into pan and pop it into oven( preheated to 200°C) for approximately 20-25 minutes.

7. Poke with wooden skewer. It should come out clean if cupcakes are cooked.

8. Leave it in pan for about 5 minutes, then remove them and let them cool on a rack.

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Forget about the frosting, it's too troublesome.

Instead, top it with vanilla ice-cream (sprinkled with MILO).

It taste so much better than whipped sugar, plus it's so much easier to scoop and splat on cupcakes.

The cupcakes are ready now. Curl up in a warm corner of the house, and eat with a steaming cup of MILO (or any beverage of your choice)

Definitely one great way to fulfill your chocolate needs on a cold winter's afternoon...:)

*Satisfaction*

A very Manly day....

2011-07-26T16:46:00.001+08:00

It's Jen's birthday today, and definitely not a day to waste spending indoors so we headed out for a day at Manly Beach! Since the first option to the zoo was too expensive.

First beach experience since I settled in Australia! Yay...

After what seemed like a forever drive, we finally reached Manly - decided to look around for a little coffee shop - couldn't find it - found it - felt we were too hungry for coffee...so we went for lunch instead...:)

Lunch was at a little Thai restaurant called Mortar & Pestle.

and it was good...but not spicy enough (to Jen's dismay)

Pad Thai

Red Curry & Rice

Pad See Ewe

It was somewhat satisfying, but there was always space for dessert...and what better dessert to have at the beach than ICE-CREAM!!!!

Droolz.....

I tell you, I've had some of the best ice-creams in Australia...jealous?..;)

*Flashback memory to the strawberry ice-cream I had in Perth, few years back*

Crazily high on sugar now...

Surprising what sand and salty water can do to you...

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I have officially started classes in Uni. There are 7 people in my class and 6 are from mainland China, which was not really what I had expected...Where are all the hot aussie guys??? :(

Thank goodness I speak mandarin...

Cookie Monster Cuppie-cakes

2011-07-19T10:05:00.006+08:00

The past month in Australia hasn't been really productive for me, but with the massive amount spent drooling over Masterchef dishes and eating good home cooked food, I finally decided that I really should get off my lazy bum and start trying out some recipes...

So with help from my cousin, I conquered my kitchen fears and baked little cookie monsters.

They're basically butter cupcakes, iced with pretty blue icings and coconut.

Ingredients

125g of butter

2 cups of self raising flour

3/4 cups of caster sugar

3/4 cups of milk

2 eggs

1 teaspoon of vanilla essence

Steps:

1. Make sure butter is soft so have it at room temperature before creaming - Alternatively, you can microwave it for a few seconds (but make sure it is not melted) Cream butter until it is light and fluffy, then slowly mix in the sugar (Add it in 3 separate parts)

2. Add in eggs one at a time, making sure that each time it is well beaten into the mixture. Add vanilla essence.

3. Mix in sifted flour (add in separate parts) and slowly stir in milk.

4. Grease pan or line holes with paper cases. Pour mixture evenly into pan and pop it into oven( preheated to 200°C) for approximately 20-25 minutes.

5. Poke with toothpick. It should come out clean if cupcakes are cooked.

6. Leave it in pan for about 5 minutes, then remove them and let them cool on a rack for about 20 minutes to be cool enough to decorate (I left mine overnight)

Preparing the icing and deco

Ingredients:

250g of butter

450g (3 cups) of icing sugar, sifted.

60ml (1/4 cup) milk

Blue food coloring

Desiccated coconut

White chocolate buttons (alternatively white marshmallows)

Cookies of your choice

Method:

1. Place the butter in a large mixing bowl. Use an electric beater to beat for 2 minutes or until very light and fluffy.

2. Gradually add the icing sugar and beat until the mixture is very pale and fluffy. Gradually add the milk and beat until smooth and well combined.

3. Mix in few drops of blue food coloring. It doesn't matter if the color isn't right, just as long as it has a tint of blue in them.

4. In a separated bowl, pour in desiccated coconut and dye them blue with a few drops of food coloring. Try to make the color as accurate as possible (but it's okay if you left out bits white). Leave to dry - These will be the fur for your cookie monsters.

Now for the fun part- Decorating..:D

1. Spread cupcake with blue icing. If you face an issue of runny icing (like me), spread a thin layer of smoothen jam on cupcake before icing - This will not affect the colors, and it taste great:D

2. Hold iced cupcake above the bowl of coconut and sprinkle coconut all over cupcake. Try to cover as many spots possible.

3. Slit the cupcake slightly at the top (make it a diagonal cut) - This will be the mouth. Then stuff the cookie into the slit. Make sure your cookie is the right size, if it's too big break them into tinier pieces.

4. Push in 2 white chocolate buttons and dot pupils on with food coloring. You can also use sliced marshmallow or anything else that look like eyes)

And you're ready to noms on them...:)

Eat meh...om nom nom nom...

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So yea, my very first food post..wheeee ; On a totally unrelated note :

I enroll for uni tomorrow. Really excited to start learning again and meeting new friends ...:) Hopefully it won't be much different from doing bachelors degree, but I doubt so...

Master Chef last night was very disappointing, seems like a lot of people aren't too happy about it either...:( It's sad to see one of the favorites off, despite he's better performance (from what I feel) It feels like I have lost half the mood to watch it anymore, half more is still there cause of the food and the longing desire to see that two whining, teary-eyed female contestants get the boot, but I doubt so again - seeing that the show is a little bias...

It's a clear winner, right?

Well apparently the judges thought that sloppy mousse taste good... Whatever happened to "eating with our eyes", our minds play a part in good food, if it looks good, chances are high that it should taste alright...They were both from the same recipes anyway, how bad can the first dish taste...

So much for fair judging on reality TV. Oh right, it never did exist on reality TV.

Time to move on with life...:)

You're not alone...

2011-07-11T23:26:00.004+08:00

The recent events and happenings of the Bersih Rally back home has surprised me to see the massive amount of people who actually has a heart for the country.

Helping people who have fallen or hurt themselves in the tear gas attacks;

Sharing salt and water to aid the tear gas victims;

Giving way to people who need help regardless of race...

It just shows that the nation do not need a silly slogan to define the way they live...The "1 Malaysia" spirit already burns in each and everyone of us...and the recent 9th July event has just brought out the true meaning of "1 Malaysia", marching together for what is right...

I need not speak of the government or whoever is ruling the nation. Various media all around shall speak for its own, and people shall think for their own...

However, I think people should stop being prejudice against us who are residing overseas or are impressed by other countries - it is after all a natural human habit to believe that the grass is greener on the other side...

I suppose most of us here love our motherland as much as the other Malaysians back home do...

Just because we are away doesn't mean that we hate Malaysia.

Even if we seem ignorant about the situation, there is still a part of us that misses home and hope everything ends well...

Even if some of us decides to migrate or move on with life in another foreign country, doesn't mean that we have forgotten our roots...

For every time we hear the word "Malaysia", I'm certain a tiny nerve just springs up deep within most of us...a sense of fear, concern and grief for bad news; a feeling of pride, celebration and joy for good news...it's just that one piece of Malaysian-ness that will never extinguish...

When the world watches Malaysia, they watch Malaysians among them too...

and with Bersih Rallies happening all over Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Sweden, England and also America, one can be sure that Malaysians here, there and everywhere are just as concern for their blood-spilled land...

and with this I speak for every Malaysian residing overseas, who still have a heart for the country - our country...

Hope that everyone is safe back home...peace♥

Bored...

2011-06-27T20:37:00.004+08:00

Week 3 in the land down under...

Every time I start a conversation with somebody, their natural reaction would be :

"Oh...How's Sydney so far?"

"Culture shock much?"

"Bet you're enjoying yourself over there..."

Sydney has been good...weather feels like you're in an air conditioned room and you can't turn it off...It gets pretty cold at night (but then again I don't go out at night, so it doesn't really affects me much) I've been around, but not much...Just a couple of trips to the city, a few trips within suburbs, loitering around malls with no intention to buy anything ( I really have to stop converting currencies in my mind)

So far, I attended my first event in the city - Imaging & Entertainment Expo

Which is basically a major photography exhibition, with loads of geeky photography gadgets and cameras for sale...Live imaging, photo editing showcase, weird showgirls dressed in feathers, FREEBIES...

Not something of my preference (but I bet all of you camera geeks out there are probably drooling right now)

The highlight was i got a free camera casing..:D whoopee doo...

~*~*~*~

Visited my uni for the second time (took the public transport this time, with an estimated 1 hour and 20 minutes journey) Never walked so much in my life, I'd probably be very fit when I get home...which is a good thing...:D

This time we managed to take a peek inside the building itself...and I love it! Can't wait to start Uni...:D

~*~*~*~

To answer the "culture shock" question, not really actually...

It's pretty much the same in Malaysia...people here are like people there (except far more nicer)

And they speak better english too, I still feel intimidated to speak sometimes...(and some of you thought I speak fluently) D:

But I guess most of them don't mind the "Malaysian" slang (I hope) as long as they understand what you're talking about...

Maybe I'm just not really exposed to the community here yet...

~*~*~*~

I have been really bored at home...

Apart from helping out in my aunty's Kumon centre (and refreshing my Facebook page every minute) I actually do nothing else. Pretty sad actually.

I tend to eat more because of the cold weather. ( then I burn it off at least twice a week, by walking to and fro the train station.)

I have never looked forward to a meal that much in my life...

Even worse is when any of my Malaysian friends decides to take a picture of their very Malaysian meal and post it up on Facebook in the middle of the night...It's not a very nice feeling to feel hungry and jealous at the same time..:( I have never appreciated Malaysian food that much in my life...

I wonder if McDonald's here have pork burgers...

~*~*~*~

I miss driving. I miss Ellie...

Just the other day I was on Skype with my sister and she said:

"I think I might have scratched your rims a little"

*sigh*

I need a life. Period.

New journey starts now..

2011-06-15T21:42:00.003+08:00

Yes, I am currently not in Malaysia...

Yes, I am in Australia (Sydney to be exact)

and Yes I will be here for a year or so...

I'm really sorry if I didn't get the chance to say goodbye to some of you...:(

So this marks a beginning to my new life as I embark on my new journey in Sydney...

New things to study, New people to meet, New food to eat, New views to see...

To be frank I'm feeling a little scared...:(

[and I still ask myself every now and then, why did I choose this path?]

I'm starting to miss home a little..a 2 hours time difference is still quite a big one...

When I'm about to go to bed, some of my friends are probably still coming home from work...

But rest assured, a year is a very short period of time...and who knows, by the time its over, I'd be begging not to go home...I hope Australia won't be mean to me..:(

Till then, a little sneak peak at my future university, where I'll be continuing my masters...

God, be with me, I pray...:(

Sawatika~♥ A very Hat Yai Experience

2011-05-08T11:59:00.017+08:00

Last week I had the most imponderable joy of visiting Hat Yai with a few of my friends...Hat Yai is situated in southern Thailand (in case you didn't know) and it's the largest city of the Songkhla province.

Fun fact: Hat Yai is short for "Mahat Yai" which means big Mahat tree ( a close relative of jackfruits)

Not that I'm a fan of Jackfruits anyways...

We took off at 11pm on Friday night, only to arrive more than 12 hours later (due to the unruly jam at the Malaysia-Thai border). Nevertheless, this did not crush our anticipating spirits as we were all dying to sink our teeth into assorted Thai cuisine and delicacies...

Mind you, nothing can describe Thailand better than the word "Food". Everywhere you go, you see food...Fast food (some which by the way, you can't get in Malaysia)

Cause its PORK!

Familiar ones like these:

Local ones like these:

Refreshing ones like these:

Bizzarre ones like these:

Note to self: Malaysia isn't the only country with awesome food...

As you can see, it was a weekend of just stuffing ourselves with food, food and MORE FOOD...

Of course, we needed to see Hat Yai in more cultural way so there were a few places that we decided to drop by (just to make it seem it wasn't all about the food)

There were the buddhist temples to see (after all Thailand is a buddhist country). It doesn't matter though, if you're a not a buddhist, because the structure and architecture of the temples and statues are definitely worth a look.

And as you can see the scenery from above the templed hill tops is beautiful. Overlooking the city of Hat Yai, you'll be mesmerized by the breathtaking combination of nature and man-made.

And now,

3 tips on how to get over the blazing heat in Hat Yai...

Tip #1:

Get your sunblock on...

Tools like umbrellas, sunglasses and sunblock lotions are a must!

Tip #2:

Make use of the architectures, hide in shady places..

Also great places to pose for the camera with your friends..:)

Once you're in great company, you'll soon forget the blazing heat.

Tip #3:

Head over to the Hat Yai Ice Dome...duh...

Because as soon as you step inside this frozen dome, you'll start to worry of getting frozen instead...

This frozen refrigerator is home to various ice sculptures (much more to see than the pathetic snow world in Mines wonderland). The ice sculptures are actually original ice carvings from Harbin China, and this dome is to mark the good relations between Thailand and China.

With sculptures of famous landmarks from all around the world (including the Taj Mahal, the Merlion, Pagoda of 5 levels, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Petronas Twin Towers and so much more), the Hat Yai Ice dome, definitely on the places to visit checklist..:)

~*~*~*~*~

Next place on the list to head over to: The Khong Hae Floating Market

One of the most popular tourist hit in Hat Yai, this unique little market consist of hundreds of tiny little "sampans" bobbing up and down along the local river (practically the main buzz of it)

How it works is you basically target a little sampan stall, tell the owner what you want..and they will hand over your purchase on a long bamboo stick, (consequently you pay through the same way)

Just about all kinds of Thai food, snacks, insects, drinks, souvenirs, handicrafts are sold here...

...even a mobile karaoke wagon where you get to be entertained by locals belting their vocals out while you shop (or perhaps even try it out yourself)

There's more...we were greeted by this lovely little giant...

...who seems have a huge craving for sugar cane, which you can purchase 3 packets and feed the elephant, at only 50 bahts (that's RM5 to you)

~*~*~*~*~

A visit to Hat Yai cannot be complete without a visit to the local Hansa Cabaret show.

(Though I decided to pass it for some shopping instead)

Nevertheless I did get some share of fun browsing through the pictures and stories by my friends who went...

If you didn't already know, these are "Thai Girls" or in a more straightforward term, Transexuals..which is actually quite a norm in Southern Thailand...Tranny's flock around the city all the time, and you wouldn't be able to tell the difference because they're so pretty...

even prettier than some of the local women to be exact...

Random fact: Thai boys/men (real ones) are mostly quite physically attractive and cute...;)

~*~*~*~*~

This trip was definitely unforgettable...

it wasn't only about the food and the culture, it was also about the company..

and the crazy things ~~some of us did~~

we did together...

And as all of us return to the hustle bustle working life, it was definitely a memory worth keeping...

~*~*~*~*~

And now,

3 steps to enjoy a holiday in Hat Yai...

Eat

Drink

and be Merry:)

and book a flight ticket the next time,

a 14 hour bus ride home can be suicidal..

Photo credits to: Evelyn, Yannling & Keong

Thanks..:)

2011-04-19T23:47:00.002+08:00

Tonight I'm glad....

A friendship is saved, a deeper understanding is formed...

Thank You...:)

Blinded by Love- Lenka Chords

2011-04-18T00:11:00.004+08:00

Couldn't find the chords online, so I could be the first to try it out..:)

Soo in love with this song, I actually found the chords myself...

BIG time achievement..

Here's a cover, it's not all that but hope you like it:)

A D

I came home and nothing was right

Dm
It's been a while since a fight

Em A
Well, maybe tonight my need for love

D
Can blind my sight

Dm
And I say things out of spite

E
Or I push you aside

C#m D
No, I don't know how to fix it

Dm E
I am falling apart and I am breaking your heart

A E
Help me to see

D Dm
'Cause I am blinded by love, blinded by love

A E D
And help me to be the one to guide us

E
Through the dark things we do

Now I know I can be tough sometimes
My words come out like knives
Cutting the space between us
And you try, yeah, I know you try

To just let things slide
But what good is that to us?
Oh, oh, I don't know
I am falling apart and I am breaking your heart

Help me to see
'Cause I am blinded by love, blinded by love
And help me to be the one to guide us
Through the dark things we do

C#m D
Oh, I don't know what possibly changed

Dm E
We were so good, so good

C#m D
And where is the light at the end of this tunnel

Dm E
'Cause I am falling apart and I am breaking your heart

He's just not that into you

2011-04-09T10:08:00.003+08:00

Was on Skype with Su Wei the other day ♥ and she asked me about the guy...

I was kinda tongue tied at first...not knowing how to answer...

She asked me if I still had feelings for him...and I nodded with slight hesitation..:(

After we logged off, I had time to think about it to myself...

I guess its not about feelings but more like is he the right one?

I've had feelings for tons of other guys previously, but sadly they didn't quite work out...

Later the next day, I told my sister about this situation...

That I've done my part, asking him out, given him the green light...but he just doesn't seem interested...guess I'll just have to back out and prevent myself from getting into another major heartbreak...

I was totally different in the past...I kept feeding myself with false hopes that if I persevere long enough, the guy will eventually give in...and boy was I wrong...guess I've learnt my lesson this time round...

My sister nodded in agreement...

"why would you wanna lower your standards for a guy?", she said.

"If you think you have done your part, let him do his part...if he misses out, that's too bad for him...the guy is either not interested, or just too slow to take the hint...you wouldn't want a guy who is that slow now would you?"

I laughed and nodded.

"Yea I guess so"

I still like him, and everytime I see him I have the urge to become old SueJane again, to continue feeding myself with the thought of being together one day...but I guess I'll just have to push that thought away...

I made it pretty obvious already, he's just not interested...

That's why I wanna recommend the following movie to all the single girls out there who are looking for their one true love~~

But if you're more of a reader, you can look it up as it was based on a book by Greg Behrendt.

This movie is about five women and four men try to sort out the signals that the sexes exchange. Gigi imagines every man she meets is Mr. Right; she gets reality checks from Alex, a cynical saloon keeper.Janine and Ben who seem solidly married until Ben chats with Anna in a market checkout line; meanwhile Anna is indifferent to the pursing Connor.Neil and Beth have been together seven years; but she dumps him when she realizes he really and truly isn't going to marry her.

And Mary sells advertising while searching on line for a man.

It's like a guide to the minds of the opposite sex...

Girls, find out what guys are really thinking (or not)

Guys, find out why girls are always so delusional..

Even if it's not your average kind of movie, it really is a good watch....

so go watch it...:)

Here's the link to the book, which is available in MPH

It's only RM40, I'm probably getting one myself considering how much I loved the movie...

so go get yours too..;)

High on Milo (and Ipods)

2011-03-24T00:47:00.002+08:00

I still cannot believe I'm one of the winners of the MILO FUZE Jam-Pack Contest...

though its the tiniest one (amongst the iphones and ipads)

I'm not complaining....

To think that my name was picked among 93,000 people...scary...

Can't wait for my latest baby to arrive..hearts hearts....

Thank you MILO :)

You're the good apple high in the tree

2011-03-14T10:59:00.007+08:00

Ladies,

Here's me speaking from experience.

Associating yourself with him all the time won't get you anywhere...

It'll just bring yourself to think that he's yours, when in actual fact he isn't.

Don't throw yourself to him...he'll think you are too easy.

Let him come to you, then you would know he is sincere.

Agreeing and liking to every single thing he does isn't the way to go either.

It annoys him, just as much as it annoys others.

He needs a life companion not a pet puppy.

You're a gift...don't be a whore...

You're the best apples high in the tree...

One day, the right guy will come by and if he thinks you're worth the climb,

he will come to you...

Don't be the rotten apples on the ground, the easy ones...

which guys pick up casually and throws away later...

If you like this guy, flirt but not all out...let him know that he has a chance, but you're not easy...You're worth it, he will appreciate you more after he has got you...

You like him, don't be obsessed with him...

I've been there, done some stupid things, and it didn't get me anywhere...

I've learnt through experience...and here's so you know..;)

Procrastinating Love..?

2011-03-11T15:21:00.011+08:00

Procrastination is the thief of time...but is procrastination all that bad? A question was raised on procrastination on love...and this was the answer given:

In your anger do not sin; Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,

Ephesians 4:26

It explains that, we should let our anger hover over an issue for too long. We should not procrastinate to forgive, and hence we should not procrastinate to love those who have angered us.

Fair enough.

But what if you looked at it from another aspect. The situation of Eros love.

Here's the situation:

You meet this wonderful guy/gal of your dreams, You like him/her. You are exploding with emotions and you're probably dying to burst and confess every single feeling you are going through.

You procrastinate. Maybe tomorrow. or the day after. Next month?

Until the point you admit that its not worth the hearbreak. He/she probably doesn't like you that way.:(

Why is it that some of us choose to procrastinate love of this aspect?

Is it because we are scared of commitment? We aren't sure if we really want this commitment. We are unsure if we really love that someone, or if its just a good impression towards him/her. To commit into a relationship does not only mean to get a boyfriend/girlfriend, it also means to be a boyfriend/girlfriend. "Commitment" can be such a scary word, especially for new couples, or first time relationships. Because, technically, that is the end of your single-hood. If you have a crazy bf/gf, that'll be also the end of your flirting...the end of your friendship with the opposite gender...Now ain't that scary? :P

Another reason for procrastination is because of fear of rejection. We have all been through rejections in life. Even if you are a SSB (single since birth) you will be afraid of rejection, either because you have been facing rejection every single time, or you have never faced rejection at all, and unfamiliarity can be pretty scary...

Of course its not entirely your fault. Feelings can be really confusing. Love after all is very complex. One moment, your crush is giving a positive reaction towards you, the next thing you know, he/she's off flirting away with another girl/guy.

Of course its not entirely his/her fault either. He/she's probably just as confused as you are, for all you know. This will cause more confusion, and confusion leads to fear of rejection and that leads to procrastination to love:D

And all this comes down to one definite fact:

YOU'RE NOT READY.

...and you'll be living in denial of the fact that you're actually are, and that my friend, is procrastination. The moment you admit you are ready, is the day you are...Readiness is not all about confidence, but being confident is part of being ready.

Here's what you can do during your period of procrastinating..

1)Pray to God, for He knows what's best for you. And if He think you can handle a little heartbreak, you can...you much stronger than you think you are...and He's certain of that...

2)Talk to a friend, a superior with experience...it feels good to talk it out sometimes...not that your friend could turn out to be the best advisor in the world, but its good if you don't hide your feelings so that no one'll get hurt. 'Cause we all know, someone's gonna get hurt...and it's you.

3) Vend out your frustration and disappointment on your blog, your facebook, twitter, any social media you can think of...because for once you want to be noticed and heard and be an LOA for all you care...

(But of course it'll be good if you delete them after you come back to your right senses)

Procrastinate in love all you want, you'll still end up with that guy/girl anyways, if he/she is the one made for you. It'll probably take a longer time for you to get together if you procrastinate, but no doubts that you two will be if its meant to be. At least, you'll be ready to commit by then (and to the right person that's for sure)...;)

So is procrastination that bad after all?

Dear Soulmate

2011-03-10T01:47:00.000+08:00

I may not know you now, I may already know you;

You might be in the process of getting to know me,

You might be in the process of pursuing me,

You might be in the process of trying to let me go only to find that you can't...

But here's a headsup...

I'm scared of love..

scared of the outcome of love...

scared to commit...

scared of being hurt again...

I don't want to fall into the dilemma of uncertainty, misjudgment, over-excitement and heartbreaks again...D:

I like you (even if I don't I will eventually)

But I'm afraid to have feelings again...

If you think I'm deciphering all your signs correctly...good for you...:)

If I'm not getting your signals, I'm sorry...Please be patient with me,

and teach me not to fear love, but to embrace it...

Teach me to love because I'm new to it...

If I can't get over an old crush, please don't be mad at me...

Help me cure the scars,

make me certain that you're the man I will love,

the man that I will spend my life with...

Thank you...:')

I ♥ You..:)

Beastly

2011-03-10T00:10:00.006+08:00

So I didn't manage to get invites to Beastly this time, you win some, you lose some :(

but last night, I scored myself a date (and a free dinner) to this modern day rendition of this classic favorite..whee~:D

Beastly was typical. Nevertheless, it still managed to bring back nostalgic memories of my all-time favorite classic tale - Beauty and the Beast.

There were many familiar similarities between Beastly and Disney's Beauty & the Beast...the only difference was that Beastly had a twist of modern-day feeling, and I must say it was pretty entertaining...:)

The characters from Beastly also bears uncanny resemblance to the characters of B&TB...but then again, how much more different can they get? :P

You have the obvious protagonist, Kyle/Hunter...

who turns ugly because he has been very naughty...

and who desperately yearns for the attention of the beautiful, kind damsel in distress...

Of course, we must not forget the supporting roles which makes the movie more interesting...

The motherly character of Zola...

...and my favorite:)

He really reminds me of Lumiere, both carefree and totally adorable...

The fact that Will is blind, totally brings out the wittiness and talents of Neil P.Harris

(widely known as the LEGEND-ARY Barney from How I met your mother)

The soundtrack was very nice though...and typically, I youtube-ed up some of the listed songs and it made me very happy..:D

All in all, I have to admit that the trailer was a little over-promised..:( though, it was still a good watch...

Perhaps it was a good thing I hadn't read the book first...and maybe you shouldn't if you don't want to end up in the "disappointing book adaption" dilemma..

Ratings: 3 stars

Random Fun Fact:

Beauty & the Beast was the first ever movie I watched in a cinema, and my parents had a hard time trying to calm down and convince a bawling me that the beast didn't die in the end...huhu..childhood memories...

Silent Ponder

2011-02-20T01:59:00.004+08:00

Late night,

silence is lingering...

A lonely soul, ponders deep in her thoughts...

Her mind has never been this clear...

The moon must have some effects on her blood...

She continues thinking...

just...

thinking...

of her future...

will it be the same?

will it be as she expects...

will it be a brand new start?

It all seems so clear now...

fear is slowly fading...

She is excited...:)

Burlesque

2011-02-08T00:18:00.008+08:00

First and foremost...

Thanks Nuffnang..:)

It takes a legend, to make a star...

What am I talking about? It's the new movie in town - Burlesque...

I myself had a hard time pronouncing it, but it wasn't hard for the poster to catch my attention...

Now before you do a Google search on this strange word, and then jump to a quick conclusion that its some kind of porno striptease show, let me ensure you that Burlesque is not what it sounds like...

Burlesque is based on the lifestyle of LA showgirls...the glitz and glamor appearance of what it seems to be; the ugly truth and problems of what really goes on behind...What I've gotta say is showbiz isn't only about sex and liquor...;)

Now if you're a major fan of Cher or Christina Aguilera, this movie is a MUST WATCH for you...who needs transforming cars or ear-deafening gunshots when you get to sit through a surround sound of Cher and Chris belting out their incredible vocals...even if you're not a fan, chances are that you'll fall in love with her almost instantaneously...:)

Don't believe me, here's a sneak peek:

I must say the storyline is a little dull and predictable though, but the director still manages to pull through some humor and little jokes...more often than not, you'd hear laughing in the cinema...

There are some semi nude scenes though, so if you're underage be sure to get parental guidance..;)

Spoiler alert: Girls, you get to see Cam Gigandet, almost naked..almost..;)

Aaahhh...

Conclusion is that:

If you love shows of musical and performing arts, its a good watch...

If you're in for the plot though, you'd probably want to pass...

If you're just finding for some random movie to kill your time,

I'd suggest this movie over the CNY shows this season, anytime...;)

Ratings: 3 half stars

Candy much..:D

2011-01-23T22:29:00.003+08:00

These 2 statuses were posted up without knowing that the other status exist...:)

Thought it was funny that the 2 statuses popped-up at the same time, right next to each other in my news feed..

Little things in life amuses me..:)

My House tells my personality..XD

2011-01-23T00:16:00.006+08:00

So I got this website from a fellow blogger, it's called Draw a House.com

Basically how it works is you draw your dream house, and the application tells you your personality based on the picture (and also a few questions regarding your picture)

Here I'm drawing my house..:D

And here I'm drawing myself:)

And the final outcome :D

Now let's get the results, shall we..:D

~*~*~*~

Based on your drawing and the 10 answers you gave this is a summary of your personality:
You are sensitive and indecisive at times. You are a freedom lover and a strong person. You love your house and family. You are a gifted artist as well. Once you have a problem, you need a friend with you. Your life is always full of changes. You are very tidy person. There's nothing wrong with that because you're pretty popularamong friends.(meh:P)

You will avoid being alone and seek the company of others whenever possible. You love excitement and create it wherever you go. You see the world as it is, not as you believe it should be.

You added a flower into your drawing. The flower signifies that you long for love. We also see that you are sensuous, sexual, and privately passionate. You don't think much about yourself.

~*~*~*~

Green for agree, Pink for disagree..

Blue for STRONGLY agree..
Red for STRONGLY disagree..:P

Haha..pretty close enough...

Go try it out now..pretty neat stuff..:D

Draw a House.com

A Social Network Christmas

2010-12-19T20:04:00.004+08:00

Through out the years, Christmas has been getting more and more commercialized..

People tend to forget the true meaning of the season...

Do you know the reason for the season?

Found this video very interesting...

It brings us back to the very first Christmas 2010 years ago...If people back then had facebook accounts, it would probably look something like this..;)

Christmas is indeed the birthday of Christ Jesus...

It isn't about Santa Clauses or Christmas Trees...

or even the presents (though presents are good;))

So the next time you think about Christmas...think again about its true origins...

P.S. 6 more days till Christmas...:)

Giving

2010-12-09T00:36:00.004+08:00

To Glee...:)

I'm soo loving this week's " A very Glee Christmas" :)

Glee taught me a lesson today...:)

Christmas is not about the gifts, it is about the giving...

Just like how 2010 years ago, the greatest gift was given to mankind...

The baby boy that brought us salvation...

~*~*~*~*~

On side note...I'm liking Shannon Beiste (The husky football coach from Glee) more and more...♥

Deep down behind that heavy weight, fierce-looking body...She is just so likable..

Especially after "A very Glee Christmas" go watch it now you gleeks...:D

One of my old-time favourites..♥

Don't you just love Christmas Songs

~*~*~*~*~

16 more days to Christmas...~

Peper Peggy

2010-12-07T20:26:00.004+08:00

It was a holiday today...and I was bored at home..:(

So I decided to do something to un-bore myself...

This was inspired by some pictures I saw a few days ago

(Can't remember the link)

Meet my new friend Peggy..

Peggy is 2 today (in paper-years that is)...

and just like every 2 year olds, she is very curious about the new world around her..:)

There are times when we need to hold her hand while crossing a rocky path...

There are times we need to keep her out of trouble...

But like most 2 year olds,

an ice-cream cone is just the right cure for almost anything..;)

~*~*~*~*~

Another 18 more days to Christmas..:)

Are you ready for CHRISTMAS!!!

2010-12-05T19:17:00.007+08:00

Just to get into the Christmas mood...

Here is a classical rendition of "Silent Night"

Please don't mind the quality, its all about the Christmas spirit after all...yes?;)

This was done by my friend Jay Sern almost 2 years ago..

*Oh the memories..*

Enjoy~:)

20 more days to Christmas!

Post Holiday Blues

2010-12-05T11:40:00.004+08:00

I'm back from my 4 days getaway to Bali....and I'm still feeling the post holiday syndrome...:(

Anyway, didn't do much in Bali...

besides sleeping and eating and drinking (yeap...free flow food and drinks)

I guess overeating and too much sleeping really can make you very lazy...

Anyways, some pictures to brighten the mood....:)

I still don't want to get back to working...

My mind is now set on Christmas!!! Woohoo...

I CANNOT WAIT....:D

Especially for this:

THE GIFT!

I get to see Simon and Aki act on stage...muahahhaha...

*hope that I don't have to work that day*=_=

*If any of you readers are interested to attend, do drop a message in my shout out~

~*~*~*~*~

SPM is ending SOON!!!

and to my sister who still stalks my blog (when she should be studying:P)

You better be home on the 18th for ALL I CARE...Cause we'll be baking cookies!!!!!

...and all the best in your remaining Bio, Chem and Chinese papers..;)

~*~*~*~*~

I got invites to Tron:Legacy again...:)

THANK YOU NUFFNANG!!!

Too bad I already found my plus one...:P

So hope for next time okay?

Unless he decides to FFK me..I shall scout again...;)

Is this right?

2010-11-27T23:08:00.005+08:00

Sometimes it hurts to see you with that girl or any other girl to be exact...

but I must constantly remind myself of all the past experiences and all the consequences...

Those girls sort of remind me of a younger ME.

The younger ME that must not return...

for current ME has to be sophisticated...

seemingly easy, but carefully making each step...

not wanting to make the same mistakes again...

Is this right?

My heart has been hardened

through heartbreaks after heartbreaks after heartbreaks...

What really happened? What went wrong?

Whatever is going to happen, will it be affected by how I am right now?

Obviously whatever I did in the past did not work...

But whatever I'm doing currently...will it work now?

Stares blankly in deep thought...

Maybe if I don't hold my hopes too high, the impact falling down won't be so hard...

I guess I'm worrying too much...I like things the way it is right now....:)

we'll just have to wait and see what happens...later on...

It was broken long before I met you..:(

Case of the Stolen Keys to Tron: Legacy by TGV

2010-11-21T10:42:00.014+08:00

Check out the trailer for TRON Legacy....So freakin' awesome not?

I so love cyber-3D-movies...and I so wanna watch this....

and I so heard that Nuffnang is giving out free invites!!! Woohooo!!!

But just as I went on their website to check out further details...I saw this:

Someone has stolen the keys to the TRON show reel safe....T_T

Who one earth will do such a thing!!!

So I decided to put on my detective cap and help solve this mystery...

Let's give this a little "Sherlock" feel, shall we..;)

Friday, November 19 7:59pm

Crime Scene: TGV Projection Room

Crime scene has been investigated.

No signs of break-in.

No signs of damage to safe or whatsoever items in the room

No fingerprints were left behind.

Conclusion: This must be the job of an experienced thief!!

or could it be something not human...O_O"

*Thoughts of haunted cinemas start clouding up my mind*

*Shakes off that thought*

Scanned through the entire premises and found first evidence!

Few strands of golden hair.

Suspect still unknown. Will have to collect more clues to solve this case.

Saturday, November 20 10:37am

I arranged an interview with the witnesses.

Key Witness: Mark, the projectionist

Recount:

“After locking the newly-arrived TRON: Legacy show reels in, I had to answer an urgent call of nature. Absent-mindedly, I left the keys in the drawer. When I returned about 5 minutes later, my desk had been scuffled through and the keys were gone! I immediately reported it to Mr Muthu, my manager.

I swear, I didn’t do it. I love my job and I wouldn’t do anything to jeopardise my career. And plus, I have black hair and I was wearing a white polo tee with black pants – nothing that even came close to the shade of gold!”

“I was completing some paperwork since 6.00pm when Mark stormed in and told me that the keys were missing. I know Mark didn’t do it because he is a trustworthy employee and a man of strong religious beliefs. His only fault was his carelessness.”

- Mr Muthu, the manager

“Saya tak nampak sesiapapun masuk bilik show reel itu kecuali Mark. Pada masa kejadian, saya tidak pernah berganjak dari stesen tugasan saya. Itu Mark saya dah lama kenal. Dia tu baik. Tak mungkin dia buat. Kalau nak suspek, saya rasa mungkin itu keychain yang buat.”

- Ahmad, the security guard

“Ya, ada nampak itu Mark dalam tandas. Masa itu, saya mop lantai tandas sebab basah. Itu Mark tak ada buat pelik. Macam biasalah.”

- Thurein, the Myanmarese janitor

“A-Cee didn’t see nobody in the room because A-Cee was on SLEEP mode yo! Y’know, I’m so cool sometimes, Mark has to turn me off!”

- A-Cee, the cool 2.0 horsepower air-con in the projectionist room

Hypothesis:

1. An inside job. Someone who was already in the projection room before the crime took place.

2. A very experienced thief. Possibly more than one thief.

3. Thief(Thieves) was blonde. Possibly female.

4. Blonde hair could be a hoax to distract attention.

Suspects:

I guess this case has to be put on hold till further information and instruction has been given.

In the meantime, if you feel that you're Sherlock Holmes(just like me). Do feel free to drop by TGV's facebook page at www.facebook.com/TGVCinemas and join the hunt for the TRON Thief!!

Why? Because TGV Cinemas and partners are giving out A Private Screening Hall for any movie + a Panasonic 50” 3DTV and many other attractive prizes to the ones who manage to solve the case*

*Terms and Conditions Apply

So what are you waiting for detective?

God provides..

2010-11-19T01:08:00.001+08:00

I have recently joined a little cell group organized by some lovely people from KL Bread of Life...

To be frank, It's nice to feel belong to a cell group again..:)

and I must say that the messages they share there are amazing...short, simple, easy to understand and very relevant to our daily lives...

Like today, the message was:

Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself;the LORD will hear when I call to him. Psalms 4:3

And I realized the many times I called for help, and He provided...

and the many times I took for granted...

This is the ever forgiving and generous God I have...ever ready to provide, even when I forget to be thankful..

But there are times, when we don't get what we ask for immediately...

maybe that's not what He has planned for us...

maybe our "Plan B" was His "Plan A", perhaps He just wants us to be patient and wait for His plans to be revealed...

Just like how Abraham waited so long for his promised son Isaac..

or how David waited so patiently to finally become King...

Even if the road is bumpy, or you seem to stuck in mud, be sure that He will pull you up again..

He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. Psalm 40:2

...and that's a reminder I must remind myself everyday. That God knows what is best for me, and He knows what I can handle and what I cannot...

Somehow, rather amazingly...a rather similar message was shared in church last Sunday.

When trouble occurs, who do we go to first? Perhaps for most Christians, the logical answer that comes to mind first is God...but ask yourself, how many times do you actually go to Him first? rather than trying to solve the problem by yourself, or going to a parent? or maybe even a pastor?

I admit I am guilty of that...more often than not I go to a friend or a family member..then I seek God...

I think He is trying to tell me something...

So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Luke 11:9

Most often than not, we give thanks to God once we receive (be it a blessing or a gift), that is appreciation...

To give thanks for something before even receiving it, that is Faith...

And to have faith is to know that He will eventually give what is needed and asked for, but sometimes that does not happen instantly..we just have to wait till it happens..:)

~*~*~*~

On a totally unrelated note:

My loyalty to Nuffnang finally paid off...:D

*Invite to Social Network screening* :D:D:D Woot woot..:P

I lol-ed.XD

2010-11-13T23:40:00.003+08:00

Few pictures that made me LoL-ed..XD, just thought of sharing it with you guys..

Image taken from college humour http://www.collegehumor.com

Happy Sunday! :)

Things change as you grow older...

2010-11-13T22:37:00.005+08:00

True enough, as you grow older each year...Birthdays don't seem to matter as much anymore...

Back then, things that come to mind when birthdays are mentioned were things like the amount of presents received, the amount of birthday wishes you get, how many people to invite to the party...

Those things were such big deals back then...

But now, it feels different...A birthday is just like any other day...

This year, I won't expect presents (not that I don't want any..:P), neither will I be concern about how many wishes I get...or will there be cake...

I just want to thank God for these 22 years of bliss and joy he has blessed me with...

A comfortable home

A lovely family

Wonderful friends

A job that pays

Though there will be times I sulk and wonder why I don't get somethings I want...or why things don't go my way...but then I think again about the many people out there living on the streets, alone, cold and hungry...

My life ain't so bad after all...:)

I have so many things I need to make my life comfortable enough..perhaps too comfortable...:P

Perhaps the best birthday present ever is the chance to experience a brand new day everyday, knowing that I'm still alive and healthy...

I don't need materialistic things to make me happy...

after all, happiness is not achieved by having what I like, instead it is achieved by liking whatever I have..

That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all Your wondrous works. Psalm 26:7

That jingle-ly feeling again♥

2010-11-09T00:41:00.005+08:00

It's the most wonderful time of the year....:)

Though its like a months away....

I'm getting the christmas feel once again...

Back when I was little, I used to imagine Christmas...

White and Snowing...♥

Warm cosy fireplace...♥

Hot Cocoa and Marshmallows...♥

Sigh...I can't wait...:)

This was taken last Christmas...remember?

It's amazing how time flies...

A years worth...

2010-10-30T01:39:00.004+08:00

So I paused and wondered, as I watched time tick by...
day by day, seconds made...seconds exist...
then seconds will fade...just like that, it slowly creeps on...
ever so swiftly, you don't notice its gone...

Time is such a strange little thing...
so little when you need more to stop and to think...
of the past, of the present, of the future to come...
of what has been achieved
of what yet to be done...

And before you realize it, its gone just like that...
another year goes by,
another comes of which I'm not prepared for yet...

One year ago, I never thought that...
I'd be sitting here wondering of the one year I had...
The people who stepped into my life so briefly,
some others who left a mark so deeply...

One year ago, I never expected that...
friends will become strangers and strangers will become friends...
those who taught me are the ones least expected...
the lessons I learnt, am learning, have yet to learn...

And so briefly a year has gone by...
time to celebrate one year I have survived...
Maybe "survive" shouldn't be the word...
One year I have lived, grew and celebrated...:)

November's the month...
back then it all started...
When I was brought to the world...
...young, new, and excited...

22 years just like that...
what have I achieved?
I asked myself...
nothing much,
more than I expected,
far more than I could've imagine?

But then again, the experience is priceless...
of the people I have met, yet to meet...
of the things each and everyone of them did...
of the lessons taught, of the advices I will heed..:)

Thank You for being a great part in my life...
no matter, if I just met you or knew you much earlier...
It wasn't a mistake,
it was fate, it was destiny...:)

~*~*~*~*~*~

New chapter?

2010-10-27T23:02:00.002+08:00

And so I make the first step into what may be a brand new experience.

4 weeks...we shall wait and see His plans for my future..

Feeling very strange..:(

Celebrating what is now...

2010-10-24T22:48:00.004+08:00

Psalms 118:24

This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

This was the message which was shared in church today...

Whether you are in the spring of life or in the autumn of life, are you making everyday count for something? Is your day filled with praises or is it filled with complains? Is it filled with unique opportunities or does it just pass by?

Some people look forward to the future...so much that they miss out on the present...
Others live looking back to the past...They are missing out in life, they are merely surviving and hanging in there...not celebrating the day as it is..

Often, I am caught in this situation..I complain if I ever had a bad day, if things don't go my way...

Even more often, I get caught up with life so much that it becomes a routine and I forget it is a gift...

How do we live up to Psalm 118:24?

1. Wake up everyday and say " I will be sensitive of the world today"
Being aware of all that is happening around and of the challenges in life...
Most people are often too caught up with life's routine, that they become insensitive to the world...This is called stonewall... As if you have seen nothing and shut the world away from our lives...we become so used to what is happening in our lives that we stonewall the world like zombies..

Ask yourself these questions:
-What was the last 5 things you saw?
-What was the last 5 things you smelt?
-What was the last 5 things you heard?
-What was the last 5 things you tasted?
-What was the last 5 things you felt?

If you have answered those questions without hesitation, kudos to you...:)

2. Get outside of yourself and help someone else...
As said, reach out and touch someone else in the spirit of Christ...even a simple gesture can make a giant impact, so you'll never know...your actions might just make someone else's day..:)

3. Don't worry of tomorrow. Just celebrate the present.
For we don't know what the future holds, but we know who holds the future. Leave the future to Him and focus on what is now. Knowing that, we'll trust God for tomorrow and hence each day can be a wonderful experience or a precious lesson, even the bad ones..;)

Casper's debut...boo..

2010-10-16T00:52:00.004+08:00

Hehehe...:"3

In case you're wondering :"Who is Casper?" He's my little white accoustic..♥♥♥

I got bored at home with nothing to do...so I figured, why not let Casper have his first video debut...:)

Please don't mind the bad quality and the bad singing and the bad playing..:(
Was just doing this for fun..and for fun it shall be..:D

Here's the lyrics in case you can't hear what I'm mumbling about..:P

Song Title: Breakeven by The Script

I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing
Just prayed to a God that I don't believe in
'Cause I got time while he got freedom
'Cause when a heart breaks, no it don't breakeven

His best days will be some of my worst
He finally met a girl that's gonna put him first
While I'm wide awake he's no trouble sleeping
'Cause when a heart breaks, no it don't breakeven...

What am I suppose to do
When the best part of me was always you and
What am I suppose to say
When I'm all choked up and you're okay

I'm falling to pieces, yeah
I'm falling to pieces

They say bad things happen for a reason
But no wise words gonna stop the bleeding
'Cause he's moved on while I'm still grieving
And when a heart breaks, no it don't breakeven, even, no

What am I gonna do
When the best part of me was always you
And what am I suppose to say
When I'm all choked up and you're okay

I'm falling to pieces, yeah
I'm falling to pieces, yeah
I'm falling to pieces
I'm falling to pieces

You got her heart and my heart and none of the pain
You took your suitcase, I took the blame
Now I'm tryna make sense of what little remains, oh
'Cause you left me with no love and no love to my name

I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing
Just prayed to a God that I don't believe in
'Cause I got time while she got freedom
'Cause when a heart breaks, no it don't breakeven....:(

Simple words of encouragement...

2010-10-14T20:44:00.003+08:00

It feels great to have such great friends who keeps a lookout for me...even if they don't make it known...

Suddenly I feel so thankful for the people around me...knowing that there are some who takes the initiative to read this blog full of random rantings (be it emo or happy) it makes me feel all warm and loved inside...:)

Just when I came online tonight, I got this "love letter" from a friend, who I must say have grown so much from the shy girl to that optimistic, confident leader..:)

" Find urself and build urself up....if u're thiknking is he the one, think again am i the godly woman God calls me to be....dun worry abt not being able to find one but focus on building urself....dun nid to feel preasured....if the relationship is meant to be, God will provide and make it happen always ask ourselves, will the relationship adds to God's glory or will it destroy ourselves instead....."

Such simple words that brought great comfort to my mind...

Thank You..:)

Memories and experience- Rewind...

2010-10-13T23:53:00.003+08:00

I've never been successful in love or relationships or any thing of that sort...

Many times I've tried, many times I've failed...

Until the point I don't know whatever is that feeling that holds couple together...
What does one really feel when they say "I love you"?
What does one really mean when they say " I'm kinda into you"?
How sure can one be when they say " He/she's the one"

I made sure I guarded my heart...never wanting to give into another smile, another compliment, another heartbeat...

But you...talking to you makes me laugh...being with you makes me feel relaxed...just the thought of getting to see you makes me anticipate...

Why am I doing this again right now?

Haven't I learnt? Do I want to get hurt again? T_T

God please tell me what should I do...?

Dance Craze!!

2010-10-03T15:25:00.006+08:00

Lately, I've been very very addicted to dance videos, dance movies, hot dancers with hot dancer's abs...XD

Thanks to Glee season 2 and the development of its hot dancer character, Mike Chang (aka Other Asian)...I've been googling up pictures and past videos of him *hearts* and now I'm hooked to this online mini series called the LXD...

This is Harry Shum Jr. aka Mike Chang incase you didn't know...

Anyways, LXD stands for Legion of Extraordinary Dancers...

It's a series about a team of extraordinary dancers ( the name says it all)

They combine dance and storytelling together to tell a story about a team of dancers with superpowers out to defend the world from another team of evil dancers (the BEAST).

Filled with a combination of different dances (Hiphop, breaking, popping, fusion, ballet and even tap-dance) Season 1 introduces the many different characters with many different talents, each unique in its very own way...

Harry Shum Jr!!! Hot not...? :P

When I first wiki-ed this series, I was hyperventilating...but sadly the online series screens only on hulu.com and its only allowed for US viewing...:(

Somehow I managed to get hold of the whole season ( I love the internet) and I'm LOVIN' it...!!!

Can't wait for season 2 to be out....

LXD T-shirt me wants!

Ends post with snippets from Glee...

I'm such a GLEEK.....:)

Today was a good day..:)

2010-09-25T19:26:00.003+08:00

Got to sleep in later than any normal working day...on a working day :)

Didn't do much in the office, managed to finalize most of the artwork...meaning less work on Monday..:D

So I spend the remaining rest of my office hours, burning Glee soundtracks into a disc:D
I must admit I'm a Gleek now...:D Whee~

Time well spent until 1pm...

Went shopping for Ivory White Dress with a certain someone someone for a her wedding...XD
Managed to find one...:)

And to top up the day...I came home and found this on the dining table....

ZOMG!! I never knew that post services were available on weekends too...

Oh Glee Glee..I didn't have to wait till Monday...:)

I'm soooo EXCITED to try it out...

Can't stop taking picture of it..tee hee..:">

Wait for it...the first post of *Hearts on My Sleeve* ever drawn with a graphic tablet..;)

In the meantime, here's a sloppy drawing of someone..:D
As you can see...I kinda got lazy towards the end....:P

I need to improve ALOT!!

Anticipation..

2010-09-25T00:42:00.002+08:00

I'm anticipating SO MANY THINGS!!!!

My new toy, which is due to arrive on Monday...:)

Shopping for new outfit with bff later...:)

Merlin, Glee, How I Met Your Mother, Big Bang Theory next week...:)

Company launch next Friday, so I won't need to have my butt glued to the office chair...:)

.....Gaaahhh...:)

Shall update as soon as I get my new toy...*grinS*:D:D:D

My New Hobby...

2010-09-19T00:41:00.005+08:00

Lately I realized that I have GOT to do something with my life...

If I accumulated all the time well wasted, I may have already recorded a music video (and gotten famous), or write a song (and gotten famous), write a book (and gotten famous) ...and here I go again wasting time and thinking of getting famous...

Some of you facebook stalkers might have already noticed that I got a new Tumblr account!!!:)...More like, I've renovated my 'new' Tumblr account:) Yippees...

Cause I'm starting this new hobby of digital illustrating...:D Inspired by HJ story introduced by Sue-Ann...

Hence, the official launch of Heart on my sleeve...:)

Drawings are not that 'pro' yet..please bear with it while I improve in time...

Drawing with a mouse is very difficult and can be really frustrating..:(

Saving up for a graphic tablet so that I can present to you more decent illustrations..:)

Till then, please like..:)

Rantsssss

2010-09-13T20:00:00.003+08:00

I sometimes feel I'm so pathetic....
Just cheer up and get some dinner Jane....
You might just end up sad and lonely later in life...
Get real and get use to it...=_=

Boredom meets photoshop..

2010-09-06T23:59:00.002+08:00

I got bored...
Boredom meets photoshop...

I seriously should start saving for a wacom tablet..
Illustrating with a mouse is tiring..

Of the good things in life..♥

2010-09-03T17:49:00.002+08:00

Did this in the office today...

to remind me of the better things in life...:)

like coffee~

Like crackers and coffee..

2010-09-03T10:08:00.006+08:00

One night of thinking, praying and thinking again....

Thought of one of my highschool friend who passed away a few weeks ago..

Thought of a friend's friend who got attacked a few days ago and now in a state of coma, struggling to survive..

It stroke my mind that both of them were 23 years old...

I am 22 years old..A lot can happen in a years time...

What if I don't make it till 2012? (Not to say that I'm cursing myself) but more of note to self that life is short...I shouldn't be complaining, I should be living it to the fullest instead...

God gave me this life and He is fair...everyone goes through hardships once in a while...

It's like my favourite coffee and cream crackers...

Life is like the crackers and the coffee is happiness...There are times when there will be too little coffee, and the cracker will be too big to fit through the cup to reach the creamy goodness...Everybody wants it to be perfect, but if it is too perfect...will it make me contended? will it make me happy?

But If I bite off the little edges, I'll get to dunk the remaining cracker in the coffee...:) and I'll get to enjoy the delicious coffee filled cracker till the end...

Maybe life don't necessary need to be perfect to fulfill ones happiness...maybe the imperfection of life is what makes life worth living...a challenge everyday...

Perhaps this new change of mindset will help change my perspective in things that don't exactly go my way...

Jane, be optimistic...:)

Absorbed in distress.....:(

2010-09-02T23:34:00.004+08:00

Well may distress is not the word...more like "There is something missing and I don't know what it is"

Lately, I haven't been very happy with my job, my bosses, technically my life...It's like I'm living in emptiness...When things don't go my way, I get cranky and then spend a whole 5-10 minutes of my life complaining of how sad my life is...

Hence, I sulk at my job; I sulk at my friends, I sulk at my family members...I sulk at practically everything...

Then suddenly it struck me on my brisk drive home a few minutes ago...

I am soaking myself in self pity and angst...

I have been like that ever since I left Uni...

Thanks to fb and ym (which I ever so secretly stalk), I get updates from friends back in colleges...They seem pretty happy, why am I alone here in my room complaining about life and rotting to death...

After pondering, I realize that self pity is not going to take me anywhere...It is just gonna affect my mood and make me all grumpy and then I'll just go let it off on an innocent by stander (It has happened a couple of times already) and here I want to apologize to anyone I have offended previously...you know who you are...sorry...

Maybe I need to take the initiative to keep my friendship and relationships strong...or do I just need to let go of what is past and move on?

I'm no longer a student in MMU, and I doubt I'll become one again...

I don't get what my college friends joke about...so I move on to the grads gathering, but I'm blur about the things they talk about too...and grads gathering can sometimes be like a knife poking into my heart, pressuring me on my single status...you see, most of them are attached...and sometimes going out with them feels like a couple retreat...(no offence to the grads I'm refering to) Maybe I'm just desperate...I feel I need someone in my life, but I just don't feel it...

A friend once told me, maybe it is not about falling in love but growing in love...But how can you grow in love when there is nothing there in the first place to start with? There still need to be some spark or sense of interest or maybe a good first impression? Correct me if I'm wrong...but that's what I think...

All this and more...have been thinking a lot of my future...shall not reveal more until the whole picture is clearer...:( but I should be :) instead cause it might be a breakthrough, a start of something new...

all these things running through my head...running through my head!!!! :(

I think I might just go to sleep to forget them for this little while...

Gnites'

Be careful of words...

2010-08-30T00:38:00.006+08:00

Thanks to Jac, I now know the meaning of "camwhore"@"camwhoring"

~*~*~*~

Camwhore

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A camwhore (sometimes cam-whore, cam whore or cam-slut)^[1] is an individual who performs sexual services on the Internet with webcam software in exchange for money or goods, usually by a fixed per minute fee or by encouraging viewers to purchase items on their wish lists or add to their online accounts.^[2] While the label is usually considered derogatory and insulting,^[3] it is also sometimes self-applied, occasionally in a self-deprecating manner.

The term "camwhore" is also used to refer to individuals who post pictures or videos of themselves on the Internet to gain attention. The term disparages those who post pictures of themselves at inappropriate times or places, and usually implies self-absorption. This second usage of the term, deriding vanity and histrionics, is overtaking the prior, more intuitive definition. It is usually synonymous with attention whore.

The term camwhore was first used in print in November 2001,^[4] but may have originated in Australia as early as 1999.^[5]

Some insight into the world of underage camwhores was provided by a major article in the New York Times. It described the story of Justin Berry, a thirteen-year old boy who, after hooking up his webcam and listing himself on an online forum in order to make friends, was propositioned by older men to strip and masturbate on camera.^[6] CNN referred to him as "in the language of cyberspace... a cam-whore".^[7] He eventually started his own paysite, was molested for money, sold video recordings of his encounters with Mexican prostitutes, and helped hire other underage models.^[6] He made several hundred thousand dollars over five years.^[6] In the end he turned all information over to prosecutors in exchange for immunity.

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It's embarrassing how I have been using that term for so long to describe self photography. Well, technically it is self photography, but I didn't mean it in that kind of way...

Maybe in future, I shall use terms like "self-picturing"? or just a simple " Let's take a picture together"....

"Cam hogging" isn't really the term I'm looking for...

*searches definition of "cam-hogging"*

A camera hog "steals the spotlight" from others, while a camera ham is a very over-enthusiastic model for the camera, loves the attention, and loves to be photographed. A camera ham doesn't mind sharing the spotlight.

I guess a camera ham is not too bad...:)

*googles for "camera ham" images*

Correct term found..:) Cam-Ham

Note to self: Look up definitions first before being too clever...:P

Chrome s*cks

2010-08-23T00:25:00.001+08:00

Seriously, I'm starting to hate google chrome...

It screws up my blogposts...

Please bear with the messy blog post till I get firefox back..

Thank you...:)

Throwing Mortars

2010-08-03T22:47:00.019+08:00

1st August 2010

The day I officially call myself an EX-mmu student.

After 4 years of uni torture from assignments and lecturers,

of uni friendships,

of uni boys,

of uni "lepaking",

of uni memories,

of uni goodbyes.

It was finally my convocation!

*squeaalz*

It's amazing how time flies...

Elian and I go way back...

She thought that I was some gangster because of my green nail polish back then...

Wei Bin Jan~~

I seriously thought this ah beng's name was Jan...=_=

Met Cai Szu in my second year...:)

Also not forgetting my babes, Rachael and Chee Ling

(Finally learnt to spell Rachael right)

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Of course my Uni life wouldn't be the same without the CF gang...

Sorry couldn't get a photo with most of you...:(

Thanks to those who came...

My Beloved CG Leader, Celine Chew...
Thanks for your guidance and teachings...:)

and when it was my turn to be a CG Leader..

It was Mama Jac who was there to keep an eye on naughty me..:P

(Of cause not forgetting her boyfriend..XD)

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Alot of CF Melacca people to camwhore with that day...

because most of them had their convo on the same day as mine...

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Last but definitely not least...

Here's a BIG SHOUT OUT!!

to myfamily members who were always there for me....

(especially to my parents who paid for practically everything) :P

You're the BEST!

*hugssss*

Meet Mika

2010-07-30T00:11:00.003+08:00

Last week we welcomed the newest and youngest member to our family......:)

Meet Mika...

He's half golden retriever and half cocker spaniel...

One of the puppies from victor's latest pupbatch (he's had plenty):P

Cute not? Cute not? Cute not? :3

Here he is sulking cause Daffy wouldn't play with him...XD

PS. Daffy is Jealous....

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On a different note...I'm all excited about convo on Sunday....

*jumps up and down*

It seems like just yesterday I was attending my seniors' convocation...

I cannot believe it has been 1 YEAR already!!

Stay tune for convo pictures~~~~

*offs to find camera battery adapter* :(

Just can't hate it...

2010-07-12T20:23:00.003+08:00

So it seems that few months ago..

the company gave my colleagues awesome new cars to drive...

My colleagues cars came in today....looking like this...

I shall just put it this way...

Most companies sure have big egos...

but you just can't help LOViNG these cars...XD

Don't you feel happy just by looking at them?

I know I do...I just can't stop laughing...XD

Hey..They even have Jcky C. on the side door....fantastic!

Can't they get any better...:)

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If you see these two beauties on the road..

be sure to give them a honk!

and don't forget to do some random jckie poses...XD

I kid car body stickers..:3