gracIous blog two zero zero 8

RIP Michael Jackson

2009-06-26T20:57:00.000+10:00

May you rest in peace, Michael Jackson

wow tadpoles can fly!

2009-06-10T21:26:00.004+10:00

Just in case tadpoles catchers wonder where did all the tadpoles go?

Let me tell you, they were all transported to Japan, like..... few hours ago.

No, they did not fly nor exported to Japan.

See how cute those tadpoles are?

Regardless how cute they are, it is a signal of a disaster coming up to the world because.. It has been raining tadpoles in Japan town just as reported in the news!!! How is it possible that tadpoles are dropping from the sky?

It is possible, because tadpoles has already dropped from the sky in Japan town.

Erm.. let's say, is it possible then to drop some CASH to my balcony then? :D Or maybe drop... IPhones 3G here?

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Well, at the other side of the world, Malaysia is facing El Nino, where The Star defined as a climatic condition where abnormal warming of the Pacific Ocean causes dry weather in South-East Asia and northern Australia.

No wonder people has been complaining how hot it is in Malaysia!

Is the world started to change? Or has it been changing already?

Together with the emergence of the pandemic swine flu, this world is already facing its RISK.

No wonder...... even my skin can sense the environmental changes..

*News from Yahoo! and The Star*

bili bala..

2009-06-08T18:39:00.003+10:00

Stress week!

It's Queen's birthday today, but there's no holiday for me. :( I'm going to have my first exam paper on Wed: Global Marketing and Friday: Business Finance. I know they may sound easy for you, but that also indicate the difficulty to get a great mark! How poorr!!

Went to the library at 10.30. Had lunch at 12.00. Fire alarm rang at 3.00. Felt so tired and went back after that.

Went to Krispy Kreme to get milkshake in winter. 10 minutes later, weather started to change. It became so windy and followed by heavy rain. Took my umbrella out and so fortunate that I can utilise my umbrella. Cross the road and reach home. How convenient!

I'm on bed now. :(

Dream Again

2009-05-31T19:47:00.000+10:00

I haven't seen my Baby in so long
But I can feel her in this song
I turn on the stereo,the groove is nice and slow
If only she was here to dance along

I write her letters every single day
There's only so much words can say
We'll be together soon
I'm dancin' in my room
Imagining you're not so far away

And I dream again
You're right by my side
You're back in my arms again
A feeling so sublime

So I dream again
Your beautiful smile
When we're dancin' cheek to cheek
Across a thousand miles (yeah)

My Baby hasn't seen me in so long
And she knows I'd never do her wrong
She turns on the stereo, the Stevie tunes I know
Wishing I was there to dance along

And she dreams again
I'm right by her side
I'm back in her arms again
A feeling so sublime

So she dreams again
of hearing the sound
of sweet nothings late at night
With no one else around yeah

And when the night is over
The loneliness is through
I know in my heart that you're my everything
I'll never love another
As long as I have you
So tell me that we can last forever

[empty] : =(

2009-05-30T22:14:00.003+10:00

I'm speechless about things that are imminent.

Whether it is good or bad,

It is really out of my control.

Now my life has been clearly sketched with ambiguity.

Shall I leave this all to God then?

It reminds me of how f*king "s hold" u ruined everything that makes how I am now.

Can't believe I am squatting down looking at the soil filled with worms now.

Xin Tiao

2009-05-30T19:00:00.002+10:00

Has my heart stopped beating?

No, I think it is still beating for u.

I am pondering,

2009-05-23T23:03:00.004+10:00

Would you go for something that you know will get return?

Would you go for something that you know might not get return?

Would you go for something that might be worst than before?

Would you go for uncertainty?
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I am left with nothing but ambiguity.

Can I ask for the answer?

oh dear. it's him again

2009-05-21T21:46:00.004+10:00

I met HIM again.

Yes, it's him..

No, It's not my Dream Guy.

It's the HUGE guy who freaked me out last month when I was in the lift. Remember? At least, it wasn't that scary now as I wasn't standing right in front of the lift. *oh at least I learnt the lesson. *winks*

Today, Kathy invited a guest speaker from Slim Secret to talk about marketing the products internationally and how Sharon, the guest speaker managed the whole process with help of Austrade.

Prior to that, I thought it was just the same old grandmother story. Man, I was wrong. I reckoned that she, the founder of Slim Secrets was a successful businesswoman, mother and a wife though. She managed everything by her own and with help of her children to stick the labels on the products. That was so cute and sweet! Just reminded me when I helped my mum cutting the almond breads for sale prior to Chinese New Year. *Yes, and how I got scolded coz I either cut it too thick or too thin, but I eventually cut according to what she wanted.* :P

Oh, I have also been told that people actually visit my blog! I thought there's no readers and that really demotivates me from updating my blog.

Stay tuned. :)

I guess I'm just throwing everything that I can think of.

Last Saturday, went to Suzy's 22nd birthday party. Happy 22nd Birthday, girl! Well, pictures tell the tales, should I go further?

Dinner at 'a japanese restaurant' at Lil Bourke St. Eh? I looked sleepy. -_-"

A group picture with Suzy's birthday cake. Don't 'play play' ah. People inside the pic are multicultural, u know? From West to East to North to South part of the world. :P

Just before dinner starts. The hole in the middle of the long table is where we BBQ meat there.

Noon activity. Guess what? KTV as usual. Please ignore my standing pose. Photo error-lah

Woot. Hello Everyone! Thank you for reading and have a sweet dream :)

who says I'm emo?

2009-05-19T21:36:00.005+10:00

I've been asked recently if I am having / had a sad relationship currently. Definitely not, I would answer. There's only 1 reason for that poems to appear. I'm just EMO. EMO.EMO.EMO. Haha. Self explanatory? Fine? Well, actually that's just a random post of the feelings that struck me that moment. Heehee.

*Woot* Hello 19th May!

This is Gracie and I'm so lazy.

So, you think I'm still emo, yeah? Fine... Look at the photo below and you'll realise that I'm still the same happy go lucky Gracie you knew. :P

Taddaaa!! Can't you realise my face is full with happiness? (oh dear!)

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Hey! I'm not done with the post yet. So, if you're on FACEBOOK, you would probably have seen this, haven't you?Seems familiar but still couldn't recognise this?

What bout after I've magnified it?

On one perspective, it is a lamp. On another perspective, it looks like a girl wearing bikini or g-string with her legs open, isn't it?

ROFL! I Just realised that I actually took that picture before last year before I actually saw it in facebook.

2 days to go.

2009-05-15T23:19:00.003+10:00

Oh one more assignment to go and I'm ON for final exam revision again!

I just can't wait for ONE MONTH holiday! BAHhhhhhhh!!!!!

I'm looking for places to go for my winter holiday.Should I go to:

1) Sydney
2) Gold Coast
3)Perth
4)NZ
5)Fiji
6)Tasmania

or all??

And who would like to be in this tour group??

Baby I'm Yours.

2009-05-14T00:05:00.003+10:00

I still recalled, how I felt,
When I first left my hometown by myself,
How deep you looked into my eyes,
And you told me that you will wait for me.

It was just a day when I thought it was already a month
since I last met you.
I'm dying so much to hold your hand
like how you used to hold my hand.

It was already decades now,
That we are still in the same position.
Are we just used to being like this?
Or are we just afraid to change?

The nearer I am to you,
the further we are.
The more we love each other,
the more suffering we get.
But deep inside our heart,
we know that we need each other.

How much I miss you?

love finds you in memories

2009-05-09T12:58:00.001+10:00

Me and you
How to compare in this lifetime?
Me and you
Almost together forever
The time and place we unexpectedly meet
Is like a drama
Doesn't know where to start

Love is too heavy
Not enough air to breathe in
Love is too beautiful
Lightly yet unable to carry it
When love arrived
It's just like a beautiful weather
When love is gone
It suddenly changed into blizzard rainstorm

If I could hate you
Painfully hate you with all my strength
Hiding and evading when we encounter
It's because wanting to let you go
But still missing you
Who is more miserable than I am
Fearing being reminded of the past
No matter how hard the arms are stretched
There is still distance between us

You are far away
How to say I'm sorry
You are very near
Yet suddenly left in split second
Maybe happiness is too brief
Like a meteor shower
In a blink of the eye
Feels like a mirage yet afraid to remember

I rather heartlessly hate you
I'm still searching for you in my memories

heart,

2009-05-02T23:07:00.001+10:00

where are you? :(

dear you,

2009-04-24T21:41:00.000+10:00

Do you still remember how we started?

Nobody could have figured that out.

It was a total silent then,

And only voices of dinosaurs could be heard. ;)

You held my hand,

And you kissed the pain away.

It started with a kiss.

Which never came across in our mind.

All I can see is look into your eyes

And see myself.

We denied how much we cared for each other,

But nevertheless that is how we know the truth,

That we are meant to be together

Regardless of the hard times we had

Because we know that love has no limit.

wink, episode 2

To you..

2009-04-23T22:08:00.002+10:00

Suddenly, it’s so dark here.

It was as if I have lost my legs

that I can barely move nor talk.

I felt so numb!

You took away the thorns in my heart,

You taught me how to live a life,

You taught me how to love people,

And we learnt how to love each other.

All I can think of is having you by my side,

Our memories just kept on appearing as if it was real.

And how I wished that you're here right in front of me...

Yay! Emo episode 1 entry.

don't wear black helmet

2009-04-15T18:11:00.005+10:00

As usual, I went for a study group for Biz Finance today.

Came back around 6 ish and as I entered the lift, I see no one, and I started thinking that I'm going to have McDeluxe for dinner later. WHeee..

Just not long I entered the lift, the lift stopped and the door opened. Immediately I thought I reached Level 13 but, instead of Level 13, it reached level 3!

Now, this is climax!.

Yes, the door opened and guess what I saw?

Guess!! Guess!! Guess!!

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I saw a relly HUGE MAN standing RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME

WITH A BLACK HELMET ON HIS HEAD!!!!

OBviously not like this!

I MEAn, he's really HUGE!

I was taken aback! And Yes, You''re into imagination on HOw FUnny I looked LIke.

"wuah! Like Arnold swatchnager . Ops Schwarzenegger I meant!. Some more it's just like when you watch Alien vs Predator or what when the lift open, you see a BIG guy with BLACK HELMET which looks exactly like alien standing in front of you."

Or maybe his body posture looked similar to this, and in a dark environment, can u not OPEN YOUR EYES BIG?

eg: He was Taller than me few HEADS.

What's the "in thing" now?

2009-04-14T22:31:00.001+10:00

OH. Did anyone notice something new in my layout?

:P

what is (a) to (j) ??

2009-04-14T22:09:00.002+10:00

Happy Easter everyone!

I've been dissapearing for a week and a week passed JUST LIKE THAT! Imagine how fast!

Nevertheless, I've been good and utilize my time well enough so that "REGRET" doesn't appear in front of me. Still, 1 week is not enough for me. :(

I talked with mum few days ago and she claimed that time was running fast too in Malaysia! So, I guess the earth is really spinning faster then? 0.O?

anyway, I went to Puffing Billy, Yarra Valley and Healesville Sanctuary just few days ago!

Pictures will be uploaded soon. Too many pictures to resize. How tiring!

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My assignments and homeworks are starting to get pilled up! Someone please help me to alleviate the burden. I'm just too scared to think of Commercial Law, Biz Finance, Glo. Marketing and Products Innovation Management. And I can't wait to finish all the assignments too!!!! Sony and Krispy Kreme and Sony, please do motivate me. :)

In mean time, I know I will be heck busy like bees cos:

a) Attending Developing Leader's Day
b) Global Marketing test
c) State Conference
d) Law Test
e) PIM assignment DUE
f) Global marketing assignment DUE
g) PIM test
h) finance test
i) Law cases summaries and flowchart
j) Co op

Someone tell me to cool down please..

..oh...

HAHA

2009-04-06T13:08:00.000+10:00

it is ridiculous at times that things kept hunting you when you want to forget about them.

it just kept popping up out of no where and left you feeling nostalgic.

Gosh.

What's this?

transformation

2009-04-05T10:33:00.006+10:00

So obviously that I have not been updating my blog for the past few weeks. I have been really busy and stress although it is just week 5 .

Oh, I realised that I changed after I went back to Penang last year. I mean in terms of personality changes.

My little sis and mum was telling me that I changed after I went to Melbourne for about a year. I was driving that time and all I could think of is that I changed in a negative way. Surprisingly, I was told that I was less hot tempered and became even gentle. LOL!! Seriously I never thought that I was that baddddddd before I went there and I reckoned it should be due to my work pressure. *winks*

After I came back to Melbourne, I realised another changes. I became more diligent in things that I do. Like, I don't used to have group study and I'm having group study even beginning of week 2. I don't spend time at uni that much and now, I'm spending time at uni almost everyday, the reason being I have group assignment meetings. I don't study at night and now I regularly coming back late due to group study. Sounds like a drastic change! Even eldest sis said that too. :D

I guess I was just being another Yes Girl, transformation of Yes Man by Jim Carey!.

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My energy is dried up now. I felt lethargic.

endless love

2009-03-23T16:29:00.001+11:00

have a break, have a love story ( okay, this is actually misstatement)
watched this clip during my law lecture and thought of sharing this with you all. No offence, Mr Bush, but it wasn't me who created this. :)

let's talk about hair

2009-03-22T10:47:00.003+11:00

Hey everyone!

I've something up for you guys. Actually not from me, but from New Idea, Australia. :D

I reckon a lot of your friends or relatives actually washed their hair EVERY DAY or TWICE A DAY, which is in the morning and at night. Worst still, you were told that you are not hygienic for not washing hair every day. Sounds familiar?

Well, I browsed the internet once I woke up and saw this little column of hair beauty myths! I love myths..! Just kidding.

Ok. So the first point that were mentioned is Washing your hair every day.

Actually hor, there's no need to wash your hair everyday as you will end up striping away its natural oil. I love my hair the very next day I washed and I don't end up washing it every day. Maybe 2 days once will do? Because I'm using Redken dandruff shampoo, it clears my oily scalp and by washing my hair every 2 days, my scalp oil grows and I felt more moistured the next day-loh.

Second point: Blow-drying soaking wet hair

I blow my hair once I washed my hair and due to my lack of knowledge of hair then, I had tremendous scary hair loss. Since then, I was introduced to use Redken anti thinning shampoo and it works! Really. It was worth to buy if you love your hair. So, before you blow your hair, assure that it's towel dried to about 80% and then blowed it and scrunch dry hair with your hand rather than using a brush. I love using hand to style my hair too. That's like innate comb!

There's actually another 2 points. And I have to cite the site, betul?
Source from: http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/newidea/22776/hair-and-now/

ps: Just in case you wonder if I'm using Redken products, the answer is YES! I love Redken and I have 4 of its products which is Dandruff shampoo, for thinning hair shampoo, volume12 ultra straight balm and volume 1 smoothing serum. Among all, volume 12 is my favourite top 1. Tame my bloody frizzy hair. :D

So, how often do you guys washed your hair? Do comment and share about it!

How much I heart internet

2009-03-17T21:29:00.002+11:00

I'm considering myself as late adopters since I often wait for few months when new innovation things pop up in this world now.

ebay.com is an online marketplace everyone has heard of. Undoubtedly, a lot of my friends have already went through the process of buying their stuffs from ebay.com. But for me, I was reluctant to buy things online. "WTF? Is it safe? What happens if there's fraud?" That's my traditional thinking, alright? I don't even believe in things like internet banking since there are so many spams outside the cyber world right now.

However, my perceptions of all those negative elements have been slowly deleted by me. I'm seeing the functionality, the creativity and innovativeness of how internet make my life so wonderful. OK, I'm gonna tell you why, k?

The 1 and only 1:: Save time Queuing up..

Yes, nobody like queuing up! Especially when you see 20-30 people q up for the sake of payment!See? We even have to waste our time in order to pay to the firm. That includes post office, immigration office or maybe insurance company. You took like 30 minutes to wait for your number to be called, and it took like 3 minutes for them to process and say sayonara to you and hoping that you inject more money in future. Ridiculous.

As mentioned, you don't have to queue. All you do is, sit in front of your laptop like how you are doing now reading my blog and go to their website to make payment. You actually save a looOOOt of time by doing online payment. let's see what I've utilised:

1. Purchasing goods from ebay.com

2. Pay school fees online. (I see so many people queuing up to pay online.LOL.TIME for CHANGE and avoid seeing how they're happy to receive $9,000 per person they get from fees)

3. Renew my OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover) online too. I was shocked to see 20 over people lining up and I end up paying online and received my new card few days later.

4. Online payment to your creditors ( in this case, that's my sister).

5. Online Student Visa/Working Visa

6. Textbookexchange.com.au : This is really a good website for students in Australia if you want to get a second hand book. Simply type the title of the book and they'll list out the seller's name, contact number and the condition of the book. And you simply choose the one that suit your budget and arrange for a meet up at city or uni to exchange between textbook and CASH.

So, what are you guys waiting for? Instead of running here and there to queue up, do things online now! :)

Signin' off now.

Keratosis Pilaris: A new info for you

2009-03-15T15:38:00.002+11:00

For those of you who know me better, you realize that there are red bumps around my upper arms. Those red bumps have followed me for years, probably 6 years ago. I realize that those bumps were actually f*king irritating that I wished to burn those skin and God would let me grow a very nice and bump less skin.

Due to that, I couldn't really wear nice tops. Sigh. And that's really pathetic. So, last year, before I came back to Melbourne, I thought, " I should spend money and see the skin doctor"

For the first time, I went to Lim Skin Clinic and were charged for about RM130 and were given 3 bottles of cream and a soap. I used that for 1 month plus and I see no difference.

So, I gave another try and went to Tropika Clinic and were told this is Keratosis Pilaris (KP) and it's due to hormone. *But that doesn't mean I'm hormonal imbalance, alright?*

I was stunned when I was told that this could follow me till I reach the age 40s. WTF? I was also given Cetaphil Intensive Moisturizer to alleviate the stupid bumps. That cost me about RM80. Still not much effect. :(

I goggled myself and I found that many people actually got KP. Some even have it on buttocks and legs, and I got this on my upper arm. :(

Guess what I found?

KP Duty by Derma Doctor, a moisturizing theraphy for dry skin and exclusively for KP. I read the comments and were so ecstatic that,

"I FINALLY FOUND A TREATMENT!!!!!!!!!!"

BUT, BUT, BUT..

THIS IS ONLY SOLD IN US..

GosH!!! And there's no shipment from US to Australia. HOWWW? HOWWW??

Someone please help me!!!!

How possible can I get that?

Another saturday

2009-03-14T11:20:00.000+11:00

Hello, everyone!!

Isn't it good to see Gracious back on track--->blogging?

It's been exactly fourteen days since I came back here in Melbourne. The best thing is, the weather was good when I reached here. It was cooling like the day I left Melbourne. Sometimes, I felt that I did not even leave Melbourne back to Malaysia. 3 months holiday were gone just like that. *blinks* ahh I miss home now..

It's raining outside now and the whole city looks so gloomy now. I woke up at 9.15am and I thought, "Should I go and continue my dreamland now?"

Let's get back to reality now!

Well, facing the beginning of the semester is not really my cup of tea. Most time, I see new faces and I thought to myself, "That's when my friend from previous semester ends and new friends from this semester comes". I meant some friends, ok? A friend of mine told me that it's good to extend the friendship here, but in my perspective, I prefer little friends but with long term relationship. I don't want hi bye friend anyway.. Well, that's just my opinion. Why wanna care right?

I'm more than ecstatic that I'm having fun with friends I know this semester. At least, it's not the worst compared to what had happen to me in my first semester. You should know what happened if you are my close friends. *winks*

Well, my classes are pretty organized too. 4 days of classes. Phew.

But, It's also the month where everything are in doubts.

Talking about my co op, I'm clueless. What am I gonna do in that company? Will I find a job here? Which company I'm going to work with? When can I find the job? How much I'm going to get at least to keep my stomach full? After all, my main point is to get a job here. Whether low or high pay, that doesn't matter to me anymore.

I went to RMIT Career Fair few days ago and I came back with disappointments. I was told by the representatives that they only want PR.

Sigh.

Anybody wants to adopt me? Please.....? :O

American Idol

2009-03-13T13:47:00.001+11:00

Baaaahhh~~. Sit back and chill..

a new 'thing' in Victoria.

2009-03-07T16:44:00.003+11:00

It was 9pm when this actually happened.

Well, that was real close to what happened in most movies.

I was laying on the floor watching 'Gods of Honour' with my sister when I felt 'something' actually moved me.

This lasted for few seconds and I told my sis, "Wey, stop moving, can or not..."

"You were the one moving!" she said.

So we sort of arguing who were the one moving first as she claimed to witness my legs moving ( That I didn't even knew it).

I even jokingly told her that it must be earthquake if it wasn't her to move the whole place. We sort of argued bout this and I even placed a cup of water on the floor.

As I stood up, I checked my MSN and guess what???

It's a real EARTHQUAKE!!!

Adrian messaged me and he felt that awkward earthquake! I went to heraldsun.com.au and there were already a shocking news up there.

I opened my eyes so big that I started panicked and all sorts of illusions came to me. Then, both my sis and I started ringing friends and family to see if they're ok.

A relative of mine replied, " I didn't feel it. Could it be a plane just passed by?"

Anonymous: "Could it be Godzilla????"

Anonymous: Must be Indonesia! ( but this is no valid. Indo is soooooo far away...)

AunAun must've felt funny and bewildered that earthquake happens in Melbourne..

I miss you suddenly..

2009-03-05T23:34:00.000+11:00

Mayday (Wu Yue Tian) - Tu Ran Hao Xiang Ni

最怕空气突然安静
Zui pa kong qi tu ran an jing
i'm most afraid that the air would suddenly be quiet

最怕朊友突然的关心
Zui pa peng you tu ran de guan xin
most afraid of the concern that friends sometimes give

最怕回忆突然翻滚
Zui pa hui yi tu ran fan gun
most afraid that memories would suddenly roll again

绞痛着不平息
jiao tong zhe bu ping xi
hurting with no rest

最怕突然听到你的消息
Zui pa tu ran ting dao ni de xiao xi
most afraid of suddenly hearing news of you again

想念如果会有声音
Xiang nian ru guo hui you sheng yin
if my longing had a voice

不愿那是悲伤的哭泣
bu yuan na shi bei shang de khu qi
i wouldn't want it to be a sorrowful cry

事到如今
Shi dao ru jin
things have come to this

终於让自已属於我自已
zhong yu rang zi ji shu yu wo zi ji
i finally belong to myself again

只剩眼泪还骗不过自己
Zhe shen yan lei hai pian bu guo zi ji
just that i can't deceive myself yet because of the tears

突然好想你
Tu ran hao xiang ni
i suddenly miss you

你会在哪里
ni hui zai na li
where could you be

过的快乐或委屈
guo de kuai le huo wei qu
are you happy or sad

突然好想你
Tu ran hao xiang ni
i suddenly miss you

突然锋利的回忆
tu ran feng li de hui yi
the sudden piercing memory

突然模糊的眼睛
tu ran mo hu de yan jing
the suddenly blurred eyes

我们像一首最美丽的歌曲
Wo men xiang yi shou zui mei li de ge qu
we are like the most beautiful song

变成两部悲伤的电影
bian cheng lian bu bei shang de dian ying
turned into two sorrowful movies

为什麽你
Wei shen me ni
why did you

带我走过最难忘的旅行
dai wo zou guo zui nan wang de lv xing
lead me on the most unforgettable jouney

然後留下最痛的纪念品
Ran hou liu xia zui tong de ji nian ping
and then leave the most painful souvenir

我们那麽甜那麽美
Wo men na me tian
we were so sweet, so beautiful

那麽相信
na me mei na me xiang xin
so trusting

那麽疯那麽热烈的曾经
Na me feng na me re lie de cheng jin
so crazy, so passionate in the past

为何我们
Wei he wo men
why did we

还是要奔向各自的幸福
hai shi yao ben xiang ge zi de xing fu
have to run towards our different happiness

和遗憾中老去
heyi han zhong lao qu
and grow old with our regrets

突然好想你
Tu ran hao xiang ni
i suddenly miss you

你会在哪里
ni hui zai na li
where could you be

过的快乐或委屈
guo de kuai le huo wei qu
are you happy or sad

突然好想你
Tu ran hao xiang ni
i suddenly miss you

突然锋利的回忆
tu ran feng li de hui yi
the sudden piercing memory

突然模糊的眼睛
tu ran mo hu de yan jing
the suddenly blurred eyes

最怕空气突然安静
Zui pa kong qi tu ran an jing
i'm most afraid that the air would suddenly be quiet

最怕朊友突然的关心
zui pa peng you tu ran guan xin
most afraid of the concern that friends sometimes give

最怕回忆突然翻滚
Zui pa hui yi tu ran fan gun
most afraid that memories would suddenly roll again

绞痛着不平息
jiao tong zhe bu ping xi
hurting with no rest

最怕突然听到你的消息
Zui pa tu ran ting dao ni de xiao xi
most afraid of suddenly hearing news of you again

最怕此生已经决定自己过
Zui pa ci sheng yi jing que xin zi ji guo
most afraid of having decided to live this life alone

没有你却又突然
mei you ni Que you tu ran
without you but yet suddenly

听到你的消息
ting dao ni de xiao xi
hearing news of you again

*sob sob* :(

to the witches..

2009-02-22T13:58:00.002+11:00

it's just the beginning of the year and the feeling of anger has already built its territory in my heart.

you know, some people *may* ( i mean may..) want to try to help you, but it ends up hurting you even more. Are they really trying to help you by finding the truths?

I do not understand why!, but everything supposed to turn out great! and extremely great. It takes a long time to build trust and support, but it takes a word or a minute to turn trust into suspicious act.

You tried to be 'friendly' , but indeed you were just a witch who couldn't shut your mouth up. You brought up this whole disaster and you are leaving without cleaning all the mess. You were so jealous that you couldn't swallow every good food. WTF?

You were so helpful that you even dragged me to death.

Why do people became so talkative and did not use their brain when they talk?

the anger is still within me.. OucH!!

i don't like this.

2009-02-16T21:07:00.003+11:00

At the beginning of every semester, good students got tad anxious of having to create their best timetable. You know, especially when you have clash time, that was the beginning of anger and 'manchang-ness'.

Being a good student to myself *ahemm*, I woke up at 4am (equivalent to 7am Aust time) to create my timetable since it is scheduled to come out on internet at 6am. I guessed not many will wake up so early to create, right? In fact, I was soooo WRONG!.

Just an hour, most of the classes that I favor were full!! FULL!!!

I had no choice but to sit on the computer earrrrrly in the morning for 1 hour to arrange my timetable. End up, I was thrilled that it was done nicely!.

I went to my dreamland back.

When I woke up to check my timetable again, I was shocked to see that one of my lecture class has been canceled due to some server problem.

Gosh. Does that mean I need to wake up at 4am again tmr????

Holy......

In the mean time, my Valentine photo. :)

I woke up in the morning..

2009-02-16T12:47:00.001+11:00

.........and I know that I do not need to say more than me looking at the

BIG BIG gift...... :)

Wah so long already!

2009-02-15T23:34:00.003+11:00

Dear readers,

Wow! It has been almost 3 weeks since I last updated my blog. I must've been real busy! Weehee!!.

Just to simplify this blog, these are what I did for the past 3 weeks.

1. Bro got married on 7th of February 2009. That 1 week was full of excitement and everyone in the family got real nervous and stress as they needed to handle lots of stuffs. Oh, that includes, friends and families' punctuality at the wedding dinner. But of course, I was assigned tasks too. I had to create a Flashback video for both the bride and groom. It took lots of effort to do that, but guess what, it did not turn out really that well. I would actually point my finger to the fault of the wireman that day. I tested the video at least 4 times prior to the dinner and it went well. However, they did not play the video at the Right and Precise time.. Bad lighting too. Aih, what happens has already passed. Look ahead and I give my best hope and sincerity to both of them. I'm still waiting for the official photos to be sent to my house. Kindly wait,k.

2. Playing with the 2 Kids on weekdays. Went out on weekend. That's what I did almost everyday!. I was really glad that I managed to watch this 2 kids grow up. From baby to crawling and walking. OH yes, Aunaun runs too!!. It has been 8 months since I last saw him, and without realization, he was becoming more horny. If he forgot who his first kiss was, I would tell him in the future that, "It was either me, fern,ling or my mum". I meant mouth to mouth kiss k. Like wanna kiss u continuously... Yingz on the other hand, often attacked everyone with his iron head.
3. Everyday eat here and there.. So when u see me, I happen to turn out cute.. :) Do I need to explain more??

chinese new year 2009

2009-01-31T00:41:00.005+11:00

Without realising it, it was another year to collect angpows from relatives and married couple. Gong hey fatt choy everyone! :D

Just another early in the morning, I woke up happily knowing that it is the best time of the year. It’s the time I received lot angpow..

Still, this year’s Chinese New Year is just another ordinary day. Woke up, wished parents/grandparents, shower, and dressed up, relatives came, received countless ang pows, lunch, family portrait, visiting another relatives, eat, visit, eat, visit, eat and eat…. Then sleep. Do these seem familiar to you?

Anyway, it has been our family culture to have vegetarian dishes on the first day of CNY. Mum woke up earlier than everyone to prepare for these meal. Thanks mum!

This is black fungus with glass noodles and mushroom. Hm.. I give this 3/5. Mum.. please put gravy...

Oh how I love this! This is the so called faked fish, and faked duck meat. This, I give 4/5.

Though this seem ordinary, this is the favorite of everyone in the house. Yummy! 5/5

Shall I leave the best thing for the last then? This is mum's number 1 vegetarian curry with potatoes and faked chicken. I'm still thinking of this curry now as I type now... :D

Oh did I forgot the rating?? 5/5 for this!

Aun Aun never forgets to visit us even on CNY!. It was 4 days since we last saw him and by the time we saw him, he seemed to have grown up in 4 days!

He changed his way of dressing. He wore the Pumpkin Patch shirt I bought and a 3/4 pants. That was way too cool. Guess what, he even waxed his hair. LMAO.

Guests like that spot to take pictures. Even AunAun and his sister wanted too. Aren't they lovely?

AunAun tried to dance with his sister. Jazz? Tango? Cha Cha ok ar??

GONG HEI FATT CHOY!!

2009-01-26T15:31:00.003+11:00

Gong Hei Fatt Choy, everyone!

As We MooOooVe FrOm 2008tO 2009..MaY You HavE No WorriEsAnD MoRe FuN..DuN Let StReSS TriP You OvErAnD SpEnD MoRe TiMe WitH FaMiLyAnD FriEnDs..

HaVe A GreaT Chinese Niu YeaR

and.. hope that there will not be many cows crossing the road during peak season..

Tiger has non-existent flight ?

2009-01-09T12:44:00.004+11:00

Remember on November my sister and I booked 2 faulty one way tickets from to Canberra from Melbourne?

My sister sent me an article of this lady who had almost the same incident.

According to SMH, this woman booked on a non-existent flight with Tiger knowing that the flight did not exist when she went to the counter early in the morning.

How could an airline company have such error yet refuse to make a full refund to the lady? Now, the world is very realistic that people go to the press or blog about it once they encounter dissatisfaction.

I also mentioned in my previous post that not everyone checked their email and indeed, the lady felt the same way. Tiger or any other company should've text their customers the most efficient way.

True enough, this just waste the customers' time and money to get another flight.

I don't know if other airline company has the same problem, however this need to be addressed quickly.

Lessons to learn: Cheap things don't necessarily conclude well.

Red by Marc Ecko

2009-01-07T12:32:00.001+11:00

Please please,

If anyone knows where I can get this shoe, please tell me. I'm dying to get that sneaker. It's called Red by Marc Ecko endorsed by Vanessa Hudgens.

I went to KL a year ago and a year later and I was told it is not marketed in Malaysia yet. WTH right?

So, please please, if it's in Melbourne or KL... do do do TELL ME, k??

he says hie to u

2009-01-06T14:33:00.000+11:00

please, may i present you, the imitation of...............

edward cullen!!

That's how he looked like after he had his shower..... with whitey face.

Mamma Mia! for you!

2009-01-05T17:31:00.005+11:00

just as it ended with a happy wedding. (:

I thought I should start with Mamma Mia! first.

On December 2008, I attended the renowned musical show Mamma Mia!. Indeed, it was my very first time attending such musical show apart from concerts I've been to such as Sally Yeh and Michael Wong.

Just to tell you all a secret, I got the ticket for a cheaper price from a friend who sold to me. I know thousands of people who did not have this opportunity are gonna kill me for this. But er... sorry, first come, first serve, alright? *winks*

So, I reached there 30 minutes before the stage play and were truly mesmerized upon entering. I felt like a Datin. OMG!. Ok i'm just kidding. Just because the interior of Istana Budaya looked somehow very grand (not indeed), I felt as if I went there to receive award or to some Grand Ballroom.

But of course, the stage wasn't as big as I expected to be. This is my view from my seat. Not bad though.

The stage was fully utilized by them. Decorated with a simple backdrop and fascinating lights, music of Mamma Mia! came to you in reality. The sound system was amazing that I even wanted to sing along the song. Whee.. Wait, it could be an orchestra playing from another side of the stage though, cos' it was simply fabulous!

"I have a dream, a song to sing..." and the show started.

It was my biggest honor to attend that musical show. I think I've already fallen in love with live musical show. And the guys were real cute, kawaii, chubby... ewww... This picture could be my best shot. And then, a red laser light were seen pointing at me. :(

The actor and actresses were really professional. There were error free, even if it did; it was invisible to me though. It was really enjoyable, honestly! No wonder the tickets were sold out!

Ps: I risk myself in taking the pictures lo.. So don't tell me the pictures were suck. Though not perfect, I was happy indeed. Just guessed how many red lasers light I get-loh. -_-" . I was enjoying the show more than I took pictures. =)

There I go.

2009-01-02T22:40:00.000+11:00

Ops, I was so busy to update my blog! 2 kids to play with, too many letters for me to type, friends to go out with and many more.

So, as mentioned in the previous post, I went to Kampar, one of the town area in Perak.

There goes my first time experience. *Sounds like losing virginity* >.<

Just few days ago, my brother, the wife and the big family, mum, sis and I went to Kampar at Perak. Like many other people think, " What Perak has? Why the hell did you go to Perak??"

Yes, that's exactly what I thought initially.

It's exactly Christmas Day that day.

I was truly stunned and amazed that my sis in law's mum had prepared so well that she did a trip itenary from Day 1 to Day 3 for all of us! So well organised!

Upon arriving at Kampar, we were treated to a famous seafood restaurant at Tj Tualang. We had the big tiger prawn steamed with Brand's and I had countless appetizing prawn.. Yummm..

You see, I was so busy eating that I forgot to take pictures of it. HeeHee..

That was the time that my mum and I were so busy doing food shopping; the famous biscuits and Sak Keh Mah.

Before we checked in at hotel, we headed straight to Gua Tempurung (Tempurung Cave) to experience water rafting.

I was one of them who were so anxious for this water game as I am a bad swimmer. To be precise, I don’t know how to swim.

“That’s too dangerous for me”, I thought.

Once I stepped into the boat, I felt myself so challenging!

5 of us were inside the boat and I reckon we really burnt a lot of calories!

Water rafting is sooooo nice that I want to upgrade myself to Grade 4 and 5.

Guess what, the hotel that we stayed in is so cheap. A 4person bed's deluxe room and it only cost 200RM plus. It's also the one and only in Kampar.

The very next day, we went for Hot Spring. Not exactly hot spring, but this is really interesting. The water flow from the waterfall were cold, however, as you put your leg inside the sand, you felt heat and it was really burning as if you got electric shock. This is due to some earth theories I don’t know. LOl. Yes, that’s my first time again besides water rafting and eating so many prawns.

Everyone had fun including bro who got so obsessed by going in the middle of the river to shoot a portrait picture of my sister.

me, mummy and sis self shot

see?? the water is so hot that you can even boil eggs.

Before we headed back home, we went to the pomelo farm, passing by Tanjung Rambutan. It was also the first time I visited the biggest pomelo farm at Tambum. Even the god of food from Hong Kong visited this place. For pomelo lovers, you have to come here!

Pomelo lovers...

Mum was really overwhelmed.

And not forgotten me holding up two pomelos…

Perhaps, I shall upload more pictures in the next few entries.

Shit, I've so many things to blog. My Mamma Mia stageplay, New Year and many more.. Sigh.

Guess, guess guess

2008-12-29T18:00:00.000+11:00

I've been away from blogging and guess where did I go?

it's canberra time!!

2008-12-29T14:11:00.005+11:00

Why the hell is it doing like that?????

About a month ago, my sister and I booked tickets to Canberra to renew her Malaysian passport. Our one day trip supposed to be enjoyable; however, it turned badly due to the extremely unacceptable flight delay.

Upon arrival at arrival, we took the ticket number and sat while waited for our names to be called. Note that the ticket number wasn’t a machine type. It was indeed a very obsolete type nobody will ever use this. The ticket number was simply written largely on a small cardboard paper. Before this, my sister was looking for a machine like what you saw in many banks.

The deserted look at the embassy

It took around 6 hours to process the new passport. Hence, we walked out of the embassy, hoping to catch a cab there. Luckily, a guy from Sydney offered us a ride back to parliament house just 10 minutes from the embassy. We just spent 15 minutes there taking photos while waiting for the bus to come to take us to the city.

Compared with Melbourne, it wasn’t a true city to be. The city seemed very quiet and I felt as if I was floating in a dream (Slept late, woke up early). It looked like a ‘dead city’. Gosh!

We had lunch at Canberra Centre, and then shopped.

Almost everyone talked softly there. The city wasn’t really as busy as Melbourne. It’s such a great place to relax. The green trees and the huge land Canberra has makes the city looks really empty and should get more room for improvement. But it was really nice to have a cup of coffee there .. :)

Anyway, at 3pm, we took cab and headed back to the embassy when we met another young lad from Brisbane. At that point of time, I realised that Malaysians aren’t that bad as I thought as we were offered for another ride back to the city by another car. It’s sweet, isn’t it?

Before we get into the flight, 3 of us visited the Shrine of Remembrance.

The closing ceremony was just a 5 min play by a man blowing trumpet when we expected it to be either 20 minutes performance or what. Sweat..

We were already sooooo tired when we reached home that I was over tired and couldn’t sleep well that night.

part II transformation

2008-12-14T17:05:00.000+11:00

So, in the previous post, you saw a really pretty girl, didn't you?

Just in case you really don't believe what you see. But now, I assure you that WYSIWYG. (What you see is what you get)

This entry teaches you how to transform yourself. Just in case you are dumped by boys, try this. You should be able to attract other more guys. ROFL...

After the transformation. Obama: YES, WE CAN!

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alright, the purest face without make up. Make sure you see clearly every part of her face k?

step 1: add contact lens that enlarge the pupils and put the fake double eyelid sticker. Wah! this already makes a difference!

step 2: put moisturizer to keep face healthy

step 3: foundation to even the skin tone. apply VERY little amount of Foundation at both side of the cheek, in order to make your face look longer and slimmer!

step 4: Concealer to cover up all flaws, such as eye bags, pimple and wrinkles.

step 5: Next Add natural Fake eye Lashes & draw a nice brow!

step 6: Added mascara at the bottom eye-lash, in order to make both upper and lower eye lash even.

step 7: Add eye liner.

step 8: Longer eye-liners! longer the better, make small eyes look not only bigger, also longer as well

step 9: Add eye shadow. use one dark and one lighter colors to blend.

final step:

Add lip gloss and blusher! & Lastly Style your dolly hair!

The best thing is, no surgery needed!!!!! just a skill that you need!

p/s:this entry does not intend to hurt anyone, intentionally or unintentionally. Please report back to me if this entry is offensive. Thank you and enjoy reading.

modern transformer

2008-12-13T23:26:00.004+11:00

Every time I see pretty girls, I got envied.

But then I pondered, "is this their authentic pretty face?"

Common, especially Korean, Chinese and Singaporean girls, you see many pretty girls with sexy and big eyes looking at you (guys).

At that time, your heart beat furiously till you are dead. Dead like this.

Oh. "One Man 'literally shot' Down", I see!.

I'm aware that many Koreans undergo surgery. Plastic surgery, rhinoplasty,liposuction, eyelid, botox, whatever you name it.

Today, it came to my realization that nothing is impossible.

XiaXue, Singapore's most eminent blogger and Dawn, has also undergo some simple surgery, I think! Or maybe it's really apparent to many of you.

Guys, forget about Xiaxue and Dawn.

This girl definitely impressed me with her super high technique makeup skill. Omg. Can I hire her please??

alright, she looks like other pretty girls outside, right?

so sexy i'm attracted too.

Girl like me who has single eyelid is so miserable compared with big rounded barbie doll eyes. :(

Envious.!

But, that's not her real face though. I was more than stunned when I see how 'pretty' she is without make up. And I thought to myself, "If I'm already pretty without make up, will I get even prettier with make up?" And I mean the barbie doll -alike make up.

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Eh? can't recognize her?

What about this?

That's exactly the same person you saw in the pictures above!!!!

Phew.. I can't believe how make up can change a person. And I meant drastic change.!

Look at her jaw etc. That really makes me wonder if DawnYang really did plastic surgery or is she just flaunting the wonders of make up?

"hey miss, be my make up artist, okay?"

and yeh, she actually included steps of transformation. If you wanna know, please stay tune in the next entry!

To be continued!

Nuffnang Santa

2008-12-12T01:08:00.015+11:00

“Nuff Nuff!!” my 2 year old nephew yelled.

Jeez! Who hasn’t heard of Nuffnang? Even my 2 year old nephew knows how to speak “Nuffff”, though, in fact, he doesn’t know what Nuff means. He is especially ecstatic when he sees Nuffnang's logo with a Christmas hat on it.

"Nuff Nuff" and he claps his hand. (:

For those who are new to this, Nuffnang Australia is a place where Australian bloggers in a community network had their Australian ads on their blogs when they signed in. Simply amazing, isn’t it? *grins*

*add on from nuffnang blog*

The difference with Nuffnang Australia model vs other blog ad networks is Nuffnang focuses locally on Australia and its blogging community.

Local in the sense that each market Nuffnang is launched in comprises a local Nuffnang team. This ensures quality local advertisers are placed on the blogger’s blog.

Nuffnang also promotes heavily within the blogging community and runs numerous events for bloggers. All Australian bloggers have the opportunity to be part of this Nuffnang community through advertiser events, sampling, or just a simple Nuffnang sharing session. Blogger websites are promoted only to help drive traffic.

The best thing about Nuffnang is; you (bloggers) can receive payment. *but with terms and conditions yeh* Isn’t that nice to have extra earnings? *winks*

For cyber addicts, this is for you! For those whose parents think that sticking yourself to the internet may not be a good news, this is for you too!

Nuffnang has always been so generous. I love Nuffnang so much that I was overjoyed it finally arrives in Australia.With this, I can join in the interesting events Nuffnang often held.

As Christmas is around the corner, Nuffnang is looking for all Australian bloggers, big and small, to join the growing Nuffnang blogger community. :) Nuffnang is adopting more babies!!Hooray!

Why everyone loves Nuffnang? In fact, I love all the events Nuffnang organized. Remember the Pajama Party, N96 race and so many more events Nuffnang and the bloggers were involved? I was looking so much into it but was disappointed that the events are not held in Australia yet.

picture courtesy from Boss Tim's blog.

With Nuffnang Australia, I’m able to join in many events. OMG. I’m looking forward to it!! The best thing is you get to meet many bloggers! And you might even bump into a BFF! (Best friend forever)

The most popular blogger, Karen Cheng is already with Nuffnang for so long. Same towards bloggingaussie. I've been following their blogs but I reckon they don't know me. With this community, I'm hoping to know them even better so that we can share ideas. I've also asked Adrian to join in this lovely community!

Alright, back to the ground rule of this game.

The moment I saw i Dell Inspiron Mini 9 at JB HIFI the other day, I was so eager to get it, so I thought maybe I should wait till Christmas to get it, in the mean time, to save more $$.

The good news is, Nuffnang Australia now is making my dreams a step closer. If ONLY I can win this, I can save so much that I can use the money and the new laptop to New Zealand, and blog about it on the spot!

I like the Mini 9 because it’s so light and compact and it’s suitable for outgoing lifestyle, especially people like me who can’t live without a laptop. You can even bring it to the loo and blog without having fear that the heavy weight burns your thighs!

Mini 9 has 1.3 megapixel, which means you get to start video conference with lovely people around you! Whether you are in the loo or Starbucks, or a concert, forget about having the costly 3G video conference.

I need Dell Inspiron Mini 9 so much as my old Acer laptop broke down recently, so I thought, just in the right time, Nuffnang Santa may grant me a new laptop? That must be the most wonderful present I have so far!

I’ve also dedicate a song to Nuffnang Santa. I’m hoping so much to get Dell Inspiron Mini 9. I want to flaunt and decorate the laptop with Crystals and Diamonds till' you've to cover it with sunglass! OK. I’m just kidding. Heeeheee But Santa, please make me win!!

Santa, can you hear me ?

I write a blog that I sealed with a kiss
I send it off and just said this
I know exactly what I want this year
Santa, can you hear me ?
I want my baby, Dell Mini 9
I want Mini 9 to love me and to hold
Maybe, Maybe Be all my own in a big red bow
Santa, can you hear me ?
I have been so good this year
And all I want is one thing
Tell me my mini 9 is here
He's all I want just for me
Underneath my Christmas tree
I'll be waiting here
Santa that's my only wish this year.

Toot……………..

“Hello?? Hello?? Santa, you there???”

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“Santa left without dropping me a message, but I hope Santa Nuffnang really hears me!”

where is the statue of liberty?

2008-12-07T13:52:00.000+11:00

I was educating Branda on some general knowledge that she may not learn at her kindergarten now.

“Branda, this is called the Statue of Liberty. Now, where do you find the Statue of Liberty?” I asked.

I expect her to tell me New York or US.

She pondered for a while, and replied me.

“I know, Genting!”

“Genting?”

“I saw this at Genting Highland ma…. :D”

I was stunned, but at least I know it really exist in Genting Highlands. Haha.

introducing aun and feifei

2008-12-06T19:40:00.006+11:00

Days are always interesting with kids beside you.

They laugh, they cry, they mumble, and they crawl

Their expressions simply make you laugh.

Feifei: I know I'm not handsome like Aun, but at least I look adorable and I make you laugh-mah

Feifei: See? I can roar like a hairless lion.

Feifei: I can 'boo' that handsome boy too!

Feifei: Pose a while more, then I gotta introduce Aun, okay?

Aun: HAHA!! Finally I'm introduced in this post. Excuse me, excuse me..

Feifei: Hey, I haven't conclude also!!

Feifei: FINE!!I hate it, always interupt me. :( I'll go look for food then.

Aun: Hie everyone, I'm not as adorable as feifei, but I know how to pose like a man, at least. :)

Aun: And pose, and pose.. "Looking at the sky, wondering when will my true love appear?"

Feifei: Aun is too busy thinking of his love life, so let me take a nice picture with Gracious first..

Gracious: Oi!! don't move-lah.!!

Feifei: I need to answer the nature's call. I'll continue in a few days later, k?

See ya everyone!. :)

reminiscence

2008-12-06T16:43:00.003+11:00

Upon reaching Changi Airport from Melbourne, my visions were blurred.

I was weary.

In fact, I couldn’t even recall what happen through my way back home.

“I reached Singapore airport, at last!” I thought to myself.

But, what is it that is so thrilled about?

>.<

This is weird.

2008-12-04T20:59:00.002+11:00

I wonder if I have hormonal changes since I came back here last week.

Is it due to the humidity and the temperature in Malaysia,

That I've hair loss now, at the age of 21?

Ops, I mean hair drop.

It was as if my hair is experiencing autumn here.

I washed my hair and I can't even count how many hair that I've dropped!

I slept, and I woke up the next day shockingly that I see my bed full of hair.

I sat down having breakfast and mum saw strings of hair on the floor.

I changed shampoo, but it's still the same.

Is something wrong?

Please tell me...

You don't wanna see Gracie become hairless soon..

an experience with Tiger Airways

2008-11-25T11:50:00.001+11:00

This will be the first and last time I patronize this service.

“TIGER airways.”

For those who had a great experience with tiger airways, I’m sorry to say that this post might be contradicting with your post experience.

A newbie like me who patronize Tiger Airways due to its cheap fare was ultimately disappointed. Some may say “You get what you pay for”. I got cheap fare and I got the cheapest service ever.

2 Months ago, my sister and I paid for 2 tickets to Canberra departing at 7.05am. I even got myself early as 5am to prepare myself for this so-called ‘astonishing’ trip. As far as I reached Melbourne Airport, I was asked to go outside the external pathway to check in for Tigers as it is not situated inside the airport.

Upon reaching, I saw few counters with Gold Coast and another ‘forgotten’ place. As my stated destination is Canberra, I queued up at an unstated destination.

That minute was the most baffling sentence I had on that day.

“Madam, your flight is to go to Canberra?”

“Yes, sure”

“It’s at 3.15”

“3.15??”

“Gate 3.15?” looking bewildered.

“Your flight is scheduled to 3.15pm”

Both my sister and I were taken aback. Hey, we won’t wait hopelessly sitting at the airport for 6 hours just to wait for that flight which was re-scheduled. We were even told that they have sent us email to inform this.

“HEY!.. Do you have any sense of informing your customers? Do you think that everyone is so free to check their email every day? Can’t you think of other modes of transmitting messages the most efficient and EFFECTIVE way???”

We do admit partly was our fault for not checking email, but Tiger Airways can’t expect the customers to check their email every day.

My sister had an appointment with the Hi Comm to renew her passport and thus, we dashed to Virgin Blue. We had no choice but to buy a flight ticket immediately from Virgin Blue. A 30 over aud flight to 270aud. That sounded so exciting, wasn’t it? 9 times of fare that we’ve to pay blindly!

Thank God Virgin Blue gives a good experience to its customers.

Although Tiger Airways promised to refund the money to us, I’m sorry to say that the bad experience has already become a No-No to me.

Lessons to be learned: Don’t patronize too cheap air fares.

i'm back!

2008-11-24T14:03:00.000+11:00

Woo. I came back home with a sense of half conscious and half dreaming.

Having planned for several vacations before my exams, things did not seem to flow smoothly in reality. Indeed, it was all very impromptu. After all, I did not dare to plan. I prefer things to go just naturally as it is. I had been out with friends for that 1 whole week, and I barely had enough sleep.

I thought having midnight flight at 1am will be a great experience. But this proves me wrong. WroNg. I was barely falling asleep. I thought I was too excited to meet everyone in Penang.

As soon as I arrived, I was doubtful if my luggage and the box of food arrive on time. Call me sillygirl!

Just as I passed by the main gate, I saw mum, sis and the 2 kids there. I was so ecstatic that I started to have teary eyes.

Counting the days I arrived back home, I’ve already had so much food in my tummy. :D

I can’t even wait for more events to come to me!!

Friends, if you read this, please date me out… Gracie is missing you guys so much! >.<

twinkle twinkle

2008-11-13T09:45:00.002+11:00

Twinkle twinkle little star,

How I wonder what you are?

At that moment of time, I wished, that you'll dropped down to my hand,

So that I can look at you when the world ignores me.

You're the answer to my prayer,

Because the angels brought me here.

who's day is it?

2008-11-12T10:21:00.003+11:00

ops!..

it's someone's birthday today!.

happy birthday FERNIE, my little sister. Oh.. you ain't little anymore. You're older one year. mature one year. prettier one level. smarter tripple level.

i know you are waiting anxiously for your present!. Steady, girl!!

exam's over!

2008-11-11T20:17:00.000+11:00

*stretching arms*

and finally, gracious has finished her stony 4 papers in 5 days. How does that sound like to you? If I were to sit for these exams in college, that shouldn’t be a problem for me. In addition, everyone in my class took 4 papers in 5 days back then. Things aren’t the same anymore here.

I no longer can study 2 or 3 days prior to the exam. Sometimes, that makes me ponder the good results I got last time. In university now, I wouldn’t dare to take the risk to study 2 or 3 days prior to the exam. It’s just as if you put a bomb timer in your body. You never know when it will blast.

Speaking bout’ the most challenging I sat so far, having 2 papers a day may not be a problem for you. What do you reckon when you are having 2 papers a day, and not allowed to sit for the exam in the same venue like your friends? To add this, mobile phone is not allowed throughout the exams until you’ve finished the bloody 2 papers. In fact, the days are hard without phone by your side. Is this the drawback of technology?

Yes, exactly, I experienced that yesterday. Frankly speaking, the situation isn’t that bad as I expected, except that I’ve no mobile phone with me. There were only lucky 5 of us, 4 from engineering faculty and me, being the only one from business faculty. The ambience was less intense as you only see 4 people in the room, as compared with seeing hundreds of students sitting there. Man, they even got us coffee, if we want, with free of charge. Isn’t that wonderful? They’ve tight security, with no one from the side trying to copy you. J

Anyway, it’s all over now. I’m glad I finished all papers..

Melbourne zoo. Here I come. Vroom….

random is good.

2008-10-29T09:21:00.002+11:00

The advertisement in the 20^th century is full of astonishing elements.

I was in my university’s toilet when I came across this notice..

LOL. The advertisement was even accompanied by a poem..?

And, a mixed of languages?

This hilarious fella must be an Indo guy.

The adver just makes me keep thinking of it...

wheeee

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ps: i'm feeling better. thanks to all my lovely friends..

Attempt no. 1

2008-10-24T10:18:00.000+11:00

Let’s forget about the misery

And move to..

.FOOD section!.

Attached is a photo of spaghetti which Irene prepared last weekend. Simply easy to prepare yet appetizing!

going solo?

2008-10-23T13:39:00.001+11:00

Let me share something useful for my fellow readers, especially GIRLS.

And yes I mean you. You. YOU.

Jo Lamble - Going solo

Oct 22 11:13am

Whether you're single or your partner's unavailable, going to a wedding or party alone can be very daunting. Here's how to get through the event without feeling awkward:

■ Keep the anticipation in check

Worrying too far in advance won't help. Remember, the anticipation of something scary is usually worse than the event itself.

■ Warn the hosts beforehand

If the hosts know you'll be on your own, they can make an effort to help you feel comfortable by introducing you to the other guests.

■ Wear something that makes you feel really good

Now's not the time to test out a new style. Bring out the trusty little black dress or the outfit that always pulls the compliments.

■ Plan topics of conversation

When we're feeling nervous, small talk can be difficult. So, on your way to the party, think of a few interesting stories you could tell and a couple of good questions to ask other guests.

■ Consider your arrival time

The idea is to not draw too much attention to yourself. If it's a large gathering, arriving half an hour late should ensure the party's well under way. If it's a dinner party, don't be more than 10 minutes late or you'll certainly be noticed.

■ Limit your alcohol intake

A glass or two of champagne can help to ease your nerves, but four or five glasses can be a disaster when combined with anxiety.

■ Help the hosts

A really good way to circulate without feeling conspicuous is to take around a tray of food or offer to top up glasses. You can introduce yourself as you mingle, but you don't have to linger in any one conversation. Make a mental note of the people you found easy to chat to as you move around so you can come back to them.

■ Take some photos

At weddings or large parties, an easy way to take the pressure off meeting people is to take heaps of photos. Once again, you can strike up conversations as you go. The hosts will also be grateful when they see the results.

■ Take a breather in the bathroom

Whenever you need a break, excuse yourself and spend five minutes in the bathroom reapplying your make-up or brushing your hair. You'll exit feeling refreshed and ready to begin again.

■ Focus on the positives

If you're single, tonight might be the night you meet the man or woman of your dreams - or at least the person who might introduce you to him or her. If your partner is unavailable for the night, going alone gives you the freedom to talk to who you want, stay as long as you want and, most importantly, leave when you're ready to.

Source: http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/newidea/18466/jo-lamblegoing-solo

And I reckon this article is specially targeting for girls who are going to a party or wedding dinner ALONE.

This actually gets me back to the reminiscence of Cheryl’s birthday, a new friend I had in the first semester here. It wasn’t that terrible in my case as I had Elisabeth to accompany me. But, that isn’t the point. I cannot expect her to stick with me at all times. In order to take the initiative, I started on a conversation with few friends whom I was introduced to and we talked about our country of origin and the holiday spots at our homeland. The conversation went on and we kept in touch since then.

I believed starting a simple topic makes the conversation to flow easily.

And. Remember your confidence, girls.

This is a simple advice from me : Do not isolate yourself and wait for people to approach you.

I

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finally realized that I can never get the same upshot to the effort that I’ve put on.

I just need to understand the yin and yang of human life,

Nothing is perfect in this world, I know,

This is a revelation to me, to grasp my weaknesses and to find the strength I have in me.

It did not come to my comprehension that this has disheartened me.

Oh? I have to look for my competitive advantage.

But where is it? I need to find it.

-gracious | dusk-

what's for food??

2008-10-21T22:24:00.003+11:00

Ouch.. Gracious has so many things to blog about, yet she doesn't know where to begin with. Shall I begin with… food?

Oh yes, she’s famished for midnight supper now, despite having a very Malaysian Satay for dinner.

Nop, I’m not kidding. There’s really satay here in Melbourne. And *clears throat* I meant DIY satay. Of course, having lack of the authentic proper ingredients, the outcome was just as excellent as you expect, and i'm sure it will not let you down!. It was just as great as you would ask for more!

Yeo’s is such a good company. It caters its customers’ needs and wants especially those living abroad. To add value, the taste of the satay sauce is almost as original as those you would taste at the hawker centre at Penang, except that Yeo’s satay sauce need to add more peanuts to it. I did not know the existence of the satay sauce until I received that for free at the Singapore Day. I was so lucky I grabbed that!. Hehe. Say me kiasu or what. LOL

the customized satay

I’m really looking forward to arrange a BBQ so that I can try to marinade the satay. Muahaha!!!

-random-

2008-10-15T12:36:00.001+11:00

"The sexiest thing about a girl is confidence"
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and gracious truly agree with the quote.

birthday pictures | choGao

2008-10-14T20:28:00.000+11:00

Table of friends.

A black and white look of the friends.

Cheryl, Elisabeth and I

Gracie looking happily taking photos for the couple.

Ah. Then it was the time that I made my wish.. What's my wish? I have a long list of wish actually, but if I were to read all, I'm gonna be beaten by everyone. :P

gracious birthday dinner

2008-10-13T13:01:00.000+11:00

Many of my friends were asking me to blog about my 21st birthday dinner. There it goes, For you guys! (:

From 8 people that I invited, excluding myself and my sis, the number increases to 13 people that I invited. Hence, from Cookie bar, I moved the venue to ChoGao, which seems to be more spacious for everyone.

The few nights before, I was nervous. Duhh. "How am I suppose to do this?" I asked myself.

My sister aka my manager suggested of doing a 'thank you' mini bag for my friends. 2 days before the big day, I went to shops and buy the stuffs. Failing to look for the mini card that we wanted, I've to handmade the card by my own. Cutting each of the cards, photo shop the front cover and typing the message, glueing each of the messages to the card. I even put 2 of Ferrero Rocher to each of the bag.

Now.. the big day comes.

My sister and I arrived there 10 minutes before the stated time. Then, YinYing called me saying she saw no one. :O ?

I arrived at the destination and I was wished.

Though my friends arrived a tad late, I was glad and happy that everyone came.

Cheryl and Elisabeth came with a bouquet of flowers. Wheee. That was sooo sweet.. It was like so RAREEEEE that I received flowers.

WHO DOESN'T LIKE FLOWERS????????

Soon, MeeYing, Arvy,Hans,JunHao, Jaci, Jeannie,Jin,Lynn and BF, Dani arrived.

I don't need to elaborate more of what happened, do I ?

Oh. I love every pressie that everyone gave me.

Thanks everyone who wished me, hugged me, kissed me ? Haha.

I'll just let the pictures do the talking.. alright?

ps: Also, I would like to apologize to my friends for hardly serving you guys..:) You know how bad the chairs were arranged.

The Winner Takes It All

2008-10-13T10:42:00.003+11:00

After years of not getting myself interested into English musics, I was astounded by the voice of a Vietnamese guy who joined the Australian Idol 09: Thanh Bui.

Not knowing this guy? He was one of the member in the Melbourne based band:North.

I bet not many of us heard North, until I listened to one of their music which I don't know what the title is, but for sure, that's the song I liked when I was small.

Last few weeks, he sang his paramount song aka 'jackpot' song: The Winner Takes It All buy ABBA.

Gosh, I'm so in love with the moment he played the piano while singing the song. Isn't the song seem tad rock in its original? Thanh sang it sadly, and it was sooo nice that I can't find a word to say.

Anyway, really hope that he's the winner of this so that I can buy his album... (:

Why is the Australian dollar so low if our economy is so strong?

2008-10-12T22:51:00.000+11:00

This month marked the worst financial crisis for Australia, isn't it? With the decrease of interest rate and the depreciation of currency, Australia is certainly at a risk. With currency at 3.1 when I first came here in Melbourne in February, dad and mum had to turn a blind eye to buy the Aussie dollar to pay school fees. Even every parents did the same thing. When my elder sister came to Australia 8 years ago, it was 2.5. Now, it's 3.1. It makes a huge different when a big sum of money is dealt.

October, the month when I was born, seem to be a bad one for Australia. The big companies, especially, lived in fear. Governments and the PM had sleepless night to stabilize the country's economic growth. And..

the big news is here. The Aud currency has devalued. From 3.1 to 2.25. Australians were frustrated and sad, whilst, parents of many international students were jumping for joy for saving hundreds, or maybe thousands, for paying the uni fees.

Besides blaming this to the US financial crisis last month, why is the Australian dollar so low if the economy is so strong? Let Kochie (2008) explains this to you :

Why is the Australian dollar so low if our economy is so strong?
This is the case for two reasons. Firstly overseas investors see Australia as a big quarry, and as a result they link our currency to commodity prices. Because commodities have gone down, the Aussie dollar has also been marked down.

The second reason is overseas investors are pulling their money out. This is because of the drop in interest rates, which means investor money is getting a lower rate of return sitting in Australia. It's also because they're probably facing a bit of financial pressure at home, so they're moving their money home to help prop themselves up.

http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/sunrise/16709/kochies-finance-faqs/

ebay Shopping..!

2008-10-10T10:37:00.004+11:00

Whee..! I made my First ebay shopping after days of attempts to get what I want.

I bought a Flower Hood 55mm for my baby lenses.

Seven days later I made the payment, I received the parcel. Though the Hood wasnt really what I expected to look like, I was ecstatic of the experience that I had.

The flower hood with white paper as the background. Was adjusting the flashlight to get the best shot and reducing the shadow it has.

Few days later again, I bought another accessories which is the softbox flash diffuser. It's . On the way.... :)

Cons of internet shopping: You don't know the exact material of the stuffs you shopped for. Pros: Some same stuffs but at a CHEAPER price. I guess the quality says all.

091008

2008-10-09T00:12:00.000+11:00

Happy Birthday to myself..

chocolate chip cookies

2008-10-08T22:08:00.003+11:00

Back in Penang, I have always afraid to eat chocolate in a continuous days. There are reasons to it. First, zits. Second, sorethroat. Third, body heaty which lead to fever and cough. Fourth, fatty.

However, since I came to Melbourne, everything changed. Just like how the exchange rate of Australia fluctuates over the past few days.

Ever since I came here for the past 8 months, chocolate and cheese have been my number 1 priority. Open the fridge, and you see cheese and choco. If I were in Penang, you don't see cheese in my fridge as the moment I eat them, I'll put on weight the very next day.

During the first semester I studied here, I was kinda depressed due to the annoyed people that I met and that I really hate, her. As the saying goes, God will open the door for me, yes I met 2 great friends. That's when my choco journey started.

*Feeling hungry when doing assignment halfway? Thinking what information that you've left out? Worry?* Think no more than to eat a piece of chocolate chips, as this was heavily influenced by Elisabeth, presenting me with chocolate chips bought by her sis when we were halfway doing assignment last sem.

It was until the past 2 weeks that I passed by Aldi and I bought 2 choco chips. I eat that almost everyday. That applies the same to my sis too. Then, I recalled, the thing I love most is chocolate chips from Aldi.

presenting....

my chocolate chip cookies!!!!! and its friends.

Singapore Day Melbourne

2008-10-05T21:20:00.003+11:00

*warning: this entry contains bit of broken english. If you can't stand proper english, please don't read*

Never had I imagined that Singaporean government is so generous that they spent almost 3million dollar in the set-up and almost everything to make Singapore Day in Melbourne a success. On 4th of October, the Singapore Day was held at the Sidney Myer Bowl. I thought it wouldn't be a big event until I really saw with my own eyes.

It has also been a Singaporean culture that

1. They tend to 'love' queuing. For those who have seen a show on Singaporean lifestyle, sometimes they don't even know what they are queuing for. What they said was " I also don't know Q what. I see got free gift-ah. So i queue lo". On this Singapore Day, I Q with them. And I mean a long Q. For your info, there were 15,000 who attended the event. Actually it's 15,000 who registered. Plus those who were lazy to register but appear on that day, it should be around 16,000! Gosh, how many came for Merdeka Day at Federation Square? Singapore government so good-neh..My aunt told me, Singaporean always queue-wan.

2. Got-what-take-what. This is because hor, it is a fact. That's why-loh. they prepared so many free gifts to everyone. Oi. each goodie bag has many free stuffs and a packet of the yeo's drink-wor. 15,000 goodie bag will be around $16,000. Yeo's so good, you see. Then almost each stall has free gifts lo. Everyone also don't care. Got what they take what. Got kaya jem and nasi goreng paste somemore. And it's not restrited how many you can take. Gosh.! If I were a typical Asian, I would bring my trolley to sapu the freegifts. I remember that I see a girl so happy that there is a kaya inside her 2nd goodie bag. Like.."Wah!1 got kaya lehh"

3. Still OK to queue.
There were 4 stalls I think. Each stall consist of 4 to 5 lines, different dish. That means, it should be around 20 stalls. They are so OK to queue for 30 to 60 minutes to get the food. Wah-lau... How ahh? So gai, man! Anyway, my sis also Q for 45 minutes to get chicken rice and chicken wing. While I, were sitting to watch PCK private limited and his family to rock melboUrne!!!!!!

what else culture singaporean have? do update me :)

I was really impressed with the event. Salute to the event organizer. PCK and family, tay pinghui and lots more artiste were exported to melbourne to perform. Wheee.e

I'm not suan-siao ing them, but it's fun to be a Singaporean for One day! If you think this is a bad idea of writing it, let me know. My apology to you. :)

I told my sis that, when I was in Penang, when i see long queue, I just go back and come another day.

I'll update the blog with heaps of pictures.!

birthday wish lists

2008-10-05T21:05:00.002+11:00

Wheee!!!!!!!!

Birthday is around the corner.

it has been a culture that everyone writes their wish lists on their blog prior to their birthday. I wasn't able to blog about this few days ago as I was busy and lazy. Busy and lazy. Sounds consistent huh? *winks*

Honestly, I'm feeling tad sad of not celebrating with my family and my college friends, especially the JIG! However,I was really ecstatic too, as I received my first birthday card from Irene a week before the real day.So sweet. *hugs jie*

I'm still thinking what my wish lists would be.

*10 minutes later with deeep thinking..*

I want my 8 megapixel cameraphone

Macro lens 1:1

A free 1 week ticket to Singapore/Thai/HongKong/Bali

Be humble bit:

Leading a successful and happy life

Hoping to ease the financial crisis. I need a job, OK!?

Making everyone around me to be h a p p y!!

:)

And I'm sure only 80% of my wish lists will come true. :O

Do you know that...

2008-09-28T14:12:00.001+10:00

I had a bad mood last week. I couldn’t figure out what is it that makes me so moody and lazy, finding life so mundane. It was until yesterday, that my home was filled with music.

My home wasn’t that quiet anymore, like how it turned me to a panda (if u know what it really means).

Oh it wasn’t just music. It was music video. Guess whose song is it that I played?

Don’t know?

Akon?

Jacky Cheung?

Coldplay?

LeeHom?

Jay?

Ahhaaa. Nop.

I was playing NicholasTeo’s vcd. His latest concert in KL which I missed, again!

His voice melted my heart... Loves.

When the world turns you down, look at this:

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One of my favorites too :

presenting.................

Tadaaa a colorful parrot!

sometimes..

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I'm really lost.

I don't know what to do.

I don't know how to do.

I don't know what I'm doing.

And I don't know how to solve the don't know problem.

I just don't know..

I guess I'm lost in the jungle..

Like this...

the reason i'm moody

2008-09-22T16:42:00.003+10:00

it's so gloomy outside.

where is the bright sun that used to shine on me ?

i miss the sun.

the whole city has been so gloomy for hours.

i'm cold.. anybody care to give me a hug?

:)

Why ah ??

2008-09-22T09:25:00.002+10:00

Why is the weather in Melbourne has been always uncertain? A minute you see the blue sky up there, you get dressed up, ready to rock the city. And then, once you get out from the house, the sky turn gloomy and rain. A while more, it stops and the sky turn blue again. Then, out of sudden, it showers, followed by strong wind, that it blows ur hair.Your hair become messy, and that's when you thought, "I think I should just stay at home.."

Jeez. this is me. this is Melbourne.

I've just finished my IPE essay, but I just felt I should've done better. Tintin told me that his productivity decrease but the kiasu-nesss increase. I think that applies same towards me. Whatever I've done, I think that's just now enough. Till then, I was strucked with regrets.

when I don't know what the reason is

2008-09-21T18:58:00.004+10:00

This week has been a hectic week for me. Yet, me myself and I don't know the real reason. Somehow, when one is sick, the productivity decrease. I couldn't think rationally. I was supposed to start my IPE Essay last week, but no, I was sick the whole week. Even if I go to lectures, I couldn't concentrate. My brain were sleepy and so lazy that I skipped few lectures. But wait. It wasn't only me who skipped the lectures. Students who were not even sick skipped lectures.

Now, I'm so frustrated in witting my essay. Whatever I write, I think that is not up to my expectations. I was so hoping that I'm born with fantastic writing skills. How great that would be?

I miss him.. I wish to go back to see him.. to hug him.. Everytime when I see him through webcam, I was so happy that no words can describe my feelings. He was so cute that everytime I see him, he seemed to be very busy walking here and there, picking papers, doing his 'admin' stuffs.

picture taken during CNY before I left.

taxi in malaysia

2008-09-18T19:43:00.002+10:00

Malaysia has 'successfully' become the

Malaysia's 'worst in the world' taxis tarnish national image

How possible is that? WEll, I think that's possible. If you ask me how many times I've traveled by taxi before in Malaysia, the numbers are countable. The reasons are just simple. I'm avoiding those so called raped cases and overcharged fees by the taxi drivers for not using metres. Last few years, there were so many rape cases involving taxi drivers. Isn't this simply ridiculous?

Now, Malaysia promote their tourism thingy. So, the tourists came. And now they were blindly overcharged by the irresponsible taxi drivers. Jeez. People are so desperate.

I recalled once I took a taxi in KL with my friend. Curiousity strucked me as I saw a bottle hung on to his gear. The reason behind this was to block the customers behind from looking at the price of the metres so that they can simply post up any price. SO cheeky see!!!!

This is Malaysia-lah. :S

Guess guess guess

2008-09-17T20:42:00.002+10:00

Can anybody guess the reason I posted up this pic? ALright. I've to tell u guys anyway. I was imitating Kuan Yin Ma. LOl.. In the meantime, i was ailing, so posting up this pics will help me to recover. Haha Am I talking nonsense? Hmm. This picture showed gracious floating in the air while maintaining her stability to float. Isn't it greaatttTTTTTTtttt????? :P

It's gonna be a hectic week for me these days. Lots of assignment and presentation these 3 weeks. Jeez. I havent even started them.:(

I just wish to get well 100% soon so that I've the spirit to start and end my first IPE essay.

Cheers..

:)

will be back soon

2008-09-14T13:15:00.000+10:00

my apologies to fellow friends,

gracious will be on leave for a week due to:

her sickness since last week,
unfinished IPE essay..

stay tuned.

dogs are playful, aren't they?

2008-09-09T14:50:00.000+10:00

Allow me to update my 08' collection:

Description: A dog kept following the guy with its mouth holding a stick. Being playful, the dog placed the stick in front of the guy. Not knowing what the dog was thinking, the guy tried to pick up the stick and throw the stick to far far away.. The dog dashed to pick its stick, as usual what dogs did. The guy tried to take away the stick from the dog with enormous energy till the dog was lift up. It was only to my conscious that the dog just want to play with the guy. Dogs are playful, as always.

Lil baby's new companion.

2008-09-08T20:30:00.005+10:00

I was more than ecstatic when it was proven that I bought the right filters for my little baby alpha. To add value to the filters that I had now, I was given a really great price of the filters. 3 filters for a mere RM100, that's like 30aud for 3 fillers ranging from +1,+2 and +4 where these 3 can be screwed together to produce +7. Not to be forgotten, +10 is with me too. Just imagine how wonderful that would be for a kiam siap avid photographer like me! No, not exactly. The Hoya Filters are actually highly recommended for people who want to start macro like me. Whee.. Prior to having the Hoya Filter, I almost got the Raynox DCR250, however was recommended my Michael's staff that it would not be suitable for my little baby. Too bad... >.<

I've also test shot some of the majestic flowers during spring in Melbourne. There they go. Taken with Sony Alpha 100 with +4 and +2 hoya filters. Enjoy!

As you can see, the DOF is really shallow. TO capture the best photo, use tripod. All these photos were not taken with tripod.

Red red red.

Violet, blue? what say you?

fiesta malaysia- part IV

2008-09-04T19:35:00.000+10:00

This Malaysian has the Australian accent. This is all that I remembered.
talala kungfu fighting...
Ting ting tong tong.

why so serious-wor???

2008-09-02T21:15:00.002+10:00

I finally watched Batman The Dark Knight......

after several attempts.

If I would ever ever meet Batman, I wished to ask him, " can you change back to your original tone instead of your low voice??"

I reckon Batman are similar to Hancock. Ya know why? That's because he kept destroying other people's car while chasing Joker and the gang. Not similar to Hancock? Hancock wanted to save the people, which numerous times vandalizing the public 's car and building.

ps: I'm so out..watching it after thousands of people had already watched it. :S

Oh I love the car.....

fiesta malaysia -part III

2008-09-02T15:32:00.001+10:00

Next, was a performance by Laura Wong. Unexpectedly, she sang beautifully, like butterflies.
COlourful peranakan baju kebaya. The first lady was really enthusiastic when she sang Rasa Sayang and other songs. Oh yes, the backstage DJ was laughing when they sang. I reckoned he must be thinking.. " My Lord, what on earth is this song? So ridiculous!" He laughed uncontrollably, till he went behind the stage to hide. So bad, hor ?

Ladies and gentlemen of the Baba and Nyoya.

Don't underestimate them. They played live, can you?
Hmm. this pretty girl is Melissa Seow from Melbourne Uni, singing Fly Away from Fish Leong and Bukan Cinta Biasa from Datuk Siti Nurhaliza. Her voice not bad,k. She can consider to join the Malaysian Idol next year. A friend of mine told me that she just memorize the pinyin lyrics, just like me. But she was real good. :)

fiesta malaysia -part II

2008-09-01T12:00:00.002+10:00

Another silat performance by adults. See, see... the guy flew-leh. I saw it with my own eyes. That was the only thing attract me. If only they perform kungfu, gonna be even better though!
The way he sits on the other fella just reminded me of Kungfu Panda. Looks alike, right?Hehe..
Wah wah wah. Another stunt. Reminds me again where I used to play with this bird made of clay where it can stand still with its beak.
Performance by East Malaysia. Let me tell you. When they started perform, it rains. When they finished perform, it stops. Then, it was back again an hour later due to "POPULAR DEMAND". And it rains again. :P

fiesta malaysia

2008-08-31T19:42:00.002+10:00

Guess who I met??

Inn Lynn, my neighbour and sister of my friend's boyfriend. And her friend. We're all Malaysians. JUst see how messy my hair is after being blown away by the ferocious wind from numerous directions.

fiesta malaysia- part I

2008-08-31T18:49:00.004+10:00

I attempt to try to write my blog in Malay, but it just sounded ridiculous to me. Ah back to English. How about Hokkien?

31 August 1957 clearly state a memorable for Malaysians as that marked the moment Malaya was freed from British colonization. As decades past, less and less Malaysians celebrate Merdeka Day., especially the young generation, who have not been through hard times. I was one of them, not knowing how hard it was for Tunku Abdul Rahman to get the independence from British. HOWever, today, the 31 August 2008, I proudly go to the Federation Square, Melbourne to celebrate Merdeka Day. Don't believe me?

Alright. Actually main motive is to go and take photos. But still, being patriotic to attend the fiesta, no?Reached there around 12-ish with my sister after having our lunch. My pre assumption was that it will be kinda GRAND and will be full of people, especially Malaysians. However, it was proven wrong!. There weren't much people. Jeez, where are all the Malaysians?

Anyway, I happened to see this Ang Moh wearing samfoo.
And oh, someone married? NAhhh.. Just an action of this marriage event. (Perkahwinan)
One of the events. Silat. I never see this with my own eyes before. My first time. Can you believe it?? It came out to be really hilarious when they performed silat. Especially the adults. They were just so fake. On contrast, the kids were cute. The girl who attacked the guy who molested her. No. Just joking. :D

To be continued. Stay tune.

I love babiesss.

2008-08-29T22:00:00.003+10:00

Looking how busy my sister is. Haha.

I love babies so much! I miss my baby aun aun. I miss his cheeky, ugly smile and laughters. My sis showed me aun aun walking through webcam. OMG. he's exactly like a penguin. HohO. I just can't wait to go back and carry him, drive him go around Penang and shopping complex like Branda.

Feifei looking bewilderedly at the computer screen, wondering why is there a girl there.

Oh, another new fella join in the group. I name him Feifei, cos' he's really fat, as in for baby's size, he's fat and plump. but chubby. I wanna go back and start photo shooting session with them!!...

a night out at Meshiya Restaurant

2008-08-29T10:40:00.004+10:00

tadaa. a picture of me to break the ice!!

Still remember that I told you dad and sis come to Melbourne? Well, the first day they were here, we went to Meshiya Japanese Restuarant at QV.

Well, the environment wasn't that bad, despite the space in the restaurant itself is rather limited. You can then imagine it isn't comfortable for a big size guy or girl.

As in the food quality, I reckon that Shuji Sushi at Flinders La taste better as in the same food that my sis ordered. Service quality wise was satisfactory, they give recommendations to customers who doesn't know which to choose, like me! :P

Series of adventure

2008-08-28T22:19:00.003+10:00

Ah, I felt like having heaps of stuffs to blog, but once I sat in front of the computer, it went empty. :S

I had the culture and business practices mid term test this morning. It was kinda, I mean, really obvious that there are students copying amongst friends and even whispered to each other. What the lecturer said was, "Guys, please don't talk. Be considerate of people who are doing for their exam". "OH, no talking only?" I thought to myself.

That means, we can COPY, but not TALK!!

Jeezzzzzz. that's way too cool.!

As I headed to another tute after my lunch at the Indonesia cafe, I heard loud voices from a group of people protesting. FYI. Protesting is such a normal show for everyone. Guess what's the theme this protest? It's a protest for alien's rights. They even had an alien mask. And they had four people carrying a guy, like how the whatever it is called slaves carrying their king and walk along the streets. SHown in the pic:

Just right in front of RMIT building.:P

Next, as I was waiting for my sister outside the business building after my tute, I sat on the steel bench. Lucky or not, you tell me. I often hear people saying."OH SHIT! when they encounter difficulties."

Now, it's time for me to say..

"OHHHHHHHHHHH.........Bird's S H I T T T ???????"

I din know what it was, until I looked up at the tree, and I saw a little bird there, shaking his uncleaned ass. Ok. a lil' bit dramatic.

I was puzzled!

Even that, I've to spend a dollar to clean his shit lo. Not fair..!!!!

Holiday has started.. Next assignments have started too..... -_-"

Hickory dickory dock

2008-08-27T16:10:00.002+10:00

Hickory dickory dock

The mouse ran up the clock

The clock struck one
The mouse ran down
Hickory dickory dock

Finally, I've handed up the group assignments. Felt relieve and looking towards to get good grades. What's more to go? Gotta sit for mid term for culture test tmr. Jeez. make it easy.!

An empty room

2008-08-26T12:51:00.003+10:00

In relation to my previous post on my marketing class, the reality that I see yesterday was:

from a big class to a very small class of lecture. I walked in, I looked from left to right. Only a number of people stayed. I looked at the lecturer, she seemed to be clueless looking at the number of missing students..

As a reward, we get exam tipssss..

People, better attend class.

soon, it becomes this..: leaving a cat there. :P

docklands

2008-08-26T12:28:00.002+10:00

The second day dad and sis arrived. No. That's just some ordinary guy who stood there. The clouds were scary man.. Jeez..

where I've been..

2008-08-26T12:14:00.002+10:00

mzteo's new blog has just reminded me that i own a blog. and i mean a new blog of mine. View the last post that I had. It was a month ago. Jeez. shall I then conclude here what I did a month ago? :)

1) Semester 2 commenced.
The year 2 sem 2 subjects proved to be harder. Duh.. And I've lots preparation to do in order to pass this exam and to; understand what International Political Economy is all about. To those who know me, I'm really clueless about what the world politics is about, nevertheless, I've no interest in knowing why there is dispute, boming here and there and etc. However, I'm playing with a big RIsk this sem. I've to know every single terms and the functions of numerous international body. Or else what is International Political Economy about? Sigh. Still a presentation and an essay to go for this subj.

2) Dad and sis came
Thanks to SIA for having the wonderful promotion of their tickets. Dad and sis bought their ticket during the promotion day and just guess how much they've saved? Around 1k each. that's alot!. The day dad and sis came, I had a bad day of having full class since 9.30am. Dad seemed to be overjoyed when he saw me. Like 100 years of not seeing me. Daddd... :) Just imagine how fast 2 weeks past..

3) Went to Lake Mountain 2 days after. Dad drove. Sis gave direction. the remaining three at the back of the seat looked for other sign. Such a tough job. ANyway, we made a success in driving up to Lake Mountain!! who can make this??????

4) Ballarat. Ah this tipu orang. I dig no gold but sand. The weather wasn't that wonderful as it rained and showered, making the sand and floor wet and muddy. I'll leave the rest for photos.

5) Assignments. Almost done.

6) culture and business practices in Asia's mid exam. Hope to get good grades for this. :)

You evaluate gracious

2008-07-29T00:05:00.000+10:00

Who says when one is cute when he or she was small, he will not look handsome/pretty when grows up?

Attached is gracious when she was ............ 5 years old? Ah I miss myself. And my current picture? You know it when you see me. :P

How marketing is my marketing class

2008-07-28T15:16:00.004+10:00

intro: no pictures for this post.

Just a short description about my services marketing class:

For over the past few years of classes I had both in Penang and Melbourne, not much of the classes actually amused me. This services marketing class of mine, here, is an exception.

As I entered the class during the Week 1, I seriously thought that I entered the wrong class. The ambiance was filled with music, and....*clears throat* a pretty girl who looked elegantly stood there waiting for her students to fill in the class. She looked so much like my high school senior, whom I once admired. Once.. hehez.

I took my seat, and she approached the early birds and introduced herself and she is way too friendly. Anyone who came to this class won't feel bored, because:

a) the lecturer is pretty
b) look young and 'seung keng'
c) music will be played at the beginning of the class, during the 10 minutes break, and when the class is wrapped up
d) there is always a funny pic at any of the slides to brighten up your days.

notes: she played 'wonderful tonight' at the end of the class and it was so much like a wedding ceremony.... o.O?

Botanical Garden

2008-07-23T16:13:00.001+10:00

We went to the Botanical Gardens, and it was specially on macro shots. Armed with my Sony Alpha 100 with 18-70mm lens, I walked, as 'suggested' by Hanz to meet up at Federation Sq.

Weather: Cloudy and good.. Slight wind.

On the move: Gracious, Arvy, Hanz, Dani

A walk to the past. What a

Reminiscence

color pathway.

Shine of remembrance, just on our way to the botanical garden.

One of my favourite on the match of the colours.

Take a break, have a cup of coffee.

sunset at st kilda

2008-07-08T15:48:00.001+10:00

Ah, my uncle, aunt, Ryan, Chi Ann, sis and I had a birthday feast for the July babies - sis and Ryan with a day different. Uncle recommended us to Sofia, which was indeed very nice. We ordered a very large pizza, as seen below, A something fettucine Sofia and a Sofia lasagna. Sounds little, but indeed I make myself so full and ah, had a glass of wine too. Delicious I would say.

The pizza.

After having a heavy lunch, went to St Kilda to meet up with the 3 guys, arvy, hanz and dani. It was ssooooooooooo gloomy that day and the wind would just blow you away if you claimed yourself to be skinny. Being there for about 3 hours make my cheeks turn so red that I din't realised until I went to McD's toilet and looked myself shockingly. The objective of this trip is to shoot sunset and the outcome are as below:

Sunset at St Kilda. Looks so romantic

A gloomy sky at the pier. Looks like end of the world, ah touch wood.

The blanket of dark clouds covered the sea.

Werribee Open Range Zoo

2008-07-06T15:18:00.001+10:00

I agree that a picture speaks a thousand words. Sometimes, or at times when you are just so lazy to think and elaborate on your words, just paste pictures on your blog and let the picture reveals and tells on what's going on. There it goes.

Woke up at 6 something and headed to the train station just next to my apartment where my sis and I took train to Flinders St and meet aunts and their friends. I'll leave my body story to the pictures.

see how the kids enjoy themselves in the train. Chi Ann is so cheeky that she took advantage of the little girl neighbor.

Rarrr.. I see rhinoceros and zebras. They are Soo much alike The Jurassic Park except that the dinosaurs were already extinct. :P

Sorry, giraffe, I've no idea where the other ear of yours had gone. Don't seem to find it..

Mandarin Zebras. DOn't act romantic in front of me. Duhh

I love the feeling of this pic, except that the saturation isn't perfect for me. And oh. the lens flare is original, not photoshoped, although I know.

Lion? Lioness? You name it.

Having left half of the energy still, we headed to williamstown beach, which is on the way back to city from werribee. Nah, we were there for about 25 minutes for a very quick photo shooting before we took train back home.

Ah.. How tired is it to wake up early in the morning, feeling just moody and that I dropped my sister's scarf somewheeeere at the train station...?

Nevertheless, the experience I had there with 2 families were great with kids jumping and hoping around.