Tastes of Seafood

Man, when was the last time I had a seafood galore. Don't quite remember now. Must have been ages ago. Hehe. Not to bother about the past. Moments ago only, I had some very wonderful seafood dishes. Any seafood you name it, I ate it. Haha. Just joking that. I ate the most common ones. As usual, pictures are proofs and they explain everything.

Sambal Eggplant

Tom Yum Prawns

Black pepper crab with egg gravy

Nikki and I

Dad and I

Lady fingers with belacan

Fried sotong

Fish with rice wine = perfect

Ikan Panggang

The people

p/s: Thanks mum for the great dinner!! They satisfied my craving tummy.

A birthday full of surprises ....

22nd birthday may not be as big as the 21st birthday. That, is not true. All birthdays are the same. Well, at least it is for me.

My 22nd birthday's celebration totally blown me off. Although simple, but it was very meaningful to me. Often, I ended up celebrating my birthday with my family and few close friends but this time, it was totally different. Wanna know the difference? You only need to continue reading...hehehe.

On the 28th of November, a Wednesday, I was on the computer. My bro went downstairs to have supper. I didnt join him, which was really strange, coz I was hungry too. But no, I stayed in the room, staring at the computer. Then, 5 minutes to 12am, my bro came in the room with an intention. Haha. His intention was to make sure that I don't get out of the room until after 12am. So, we played a game of Winning Eleven on the PS2.

Going into the 20th minute of the match of Man U vs Ac Milan, someone knocked at the door. As usual, I went to open. My my my. There, I saw my dad, sis and mum with the birthday cake!!! During uni days, it is quite often that we do this kind of surprise for our friends. But, with this coming from my family, I was stoned at that moment. Thanks sis for the wonderful idea. It was a perfect gift. Wouldnt want to ask for more.

My mom with the birthday cake. My dad was already sleeping at that time....

Family pic after a dinner at Golden Restaurant - see my happy face?

The celebration didnt end that night. Most of my colleagues knew about my birthday because my bro was such a good news broadcaster. They wished me happy birthday at the office. The following day, which is the 30th, a farewell gathering was arranged for my brother. (My bro was leaving the company for Singapore). Together, I went with my bro to a place called Sports Centre where we had a karaoke session. We were singing, then we came to this song, "Auld Lang Syne". At that very moment, Lorna (a colleague) took a cake. (At that moment, definitely I thought the cake was for my bro). However.....

To my surprise, the cake has got my name on it as well. I was lost for words, yet grateful for these wonderful colleagues whom I have only met for about a week only at that time. God's blessings really. So, my bro and I blew the candles together. The night continued with more singing, which lasted for 4 hours (pretty long eh). Most of them didnt have voice the next day...hehe, but not for me, coz I didnt sing that much...hehe

The cake

The wonderful people

Work as usual the next day. Then together with my family, we spent the Saturday and Sunday at Marriott Hotel. Thanks mum! We had so much fun, enjoying the facilities - the pool, gym, and many more. I shall let the pictures do the story-telling...hehehe

Me relaxing on the bed

I didnt forget to bring along the PS2 - handy when you are lazy..hehehe

Haha, challenged my bro table tennis - Guess who was the winner?

Dr Chris, I am doing my rehab...See see

Wish the volleyball gang were here....sigh

Pizzas for dinner!!!

The pool at night

The "frog" swimming....

Can I do a rejoice ad?

These pretty summed up my 22nd birthday. I am so happy to have so many wonderful people around me. : )

Tired day @ work

Phew, today was extremely strenous for me. Had to change from my formal clothes to coverall twice in one day! Never expected it. In the end, seemed like I only wore my formal clothes for 1 hour only.

In the morning at 9am, went to the shipyard to look at the vessel. My supervisor was called in because there were problems with the valves. Air and water were pumped in a pressure of 10 bar. With the valves closed, the pressure should remain constant but it didnt. There was pressure loss and leakages could be seen around the valves enclosures.

Moving on, went to engine room of the vessel. We inspected the fuel oil tanks, which are beneath the engine room. My knee wasnt that good so I assisted from the top only. My supervisor, Abbas was really good man! Experience really matters! He inspected and discovered the centreline of the manhole was wrong. He asked the person in charge to bring the drawing, and true enough it was wrong! Haha. I believe errors do happen especially with vessel construction when there are so many parts involved. Just wonder how much the level of tolerance is allowed.

Then, I came back for lunch. One hour break. After that, went back to the office and was told that colleagues are going to do maintenance check on a vessel that just arrived yesterday at the yard. Initially I was very hesitant, because I just bathed and changed into my formal attire. However, I went under the advice of my brother. Again, I changed into my coverall. Together with 4 colleagues, we did the maintenance check on the vessel. It took us full 3 hours. In the end, I think I was the happier person, given the chance to witness all the equipments and machinery that I actually studied for the past few days. Hehe.

I don't know what's coming up tomorrow. Everyday is a challenge! Hehe. Gotta sleep soon. Nites everyone

First day at work @ Ajang Shipping

Everyone dreads their first day at work. Not knowing what are the expectations put upon you, fear that your colleagues will treat you badly, fear the workload, fear the bosses, fear that you will not perform well and etc.

Well, today was my first day at work in Ajang Shipping Sdn. Bhd. I will be working as a temporary staff (intern) for 2 and half months in the technical department. Hehe, this will fulfil the remaining 300 hours of my practical work experience. Great stuff!

Oh my, I really enjoyed my first day at work. It's somehow special and unexpected, I would say. Haha. First day at work, already I visited the toilet for the ever so important business in one's life. I am sure you can figure it out. Thank goodness I didnt take too long or else what would my colleagues think of me? Haha. What would you think of me? Shermayne, I ate something wrong la, so it was automatic.

After that, I met up with the Admin manager. Was given a contract to sign in regards to the terms and conditions of being an employee at the company. What's important, all companies documents are strictly private and confidential. Not allowed to leak out anything. It's a great commitment man, hehe, I have no one to leak out also la...Apart from that, there are usual stuff like dress code, work ethics, and some regulations here and there regarding safety at work.

Moving on, he then gave me a short presentation of the company. What the company does, goals, assests and etc. To my shock, my ex-schoolmate Kenny Wong also started work today. He came in half way during the presentation, haha. I dont think he is in the technical department. Haha. Soon later, I was given a punch card. For what le? Haha, to record my time of coming to work and leaving. Haha. Tomorrow, my another ex-schoolmate, Lorna Munan will register my index finger print for access into the office. Hehe, that shows how high tech the security is eh...

Haha. There are so many employees in the company man. A girl by the name of Julie brought me around to introduce me to them. Gosh, I can only remember a few names. Hehe. After that, I was brought to my table. Hehe. With so many employees, I must say everyone is seated very closely to one another. Haha. It's good where everyone can liase without any barriers. I am sitting directly opposite to the technical supervisor, Mr. Abas. He is inside a room la. Oh my, he is going to see me everyday. Lol. Hehe, talking about supervisor, the other one is Mr. Liew. Haha.

The funny thing happened today was Mr Liew went to Brunei, hence his office was empty. My bro just came back from Batam, and he didnt have a place to sit coz he is going to resign by end of this month to pursue his career in Singapore. So, he was asked to sit in Mr. Liew's room. Haha. Everyone then called him Mr. Liu - sounds the same ma. Haha. Later in the afternoon, around 3pm, he came back and went to his room. You know what he said?He said," Wa, Lesley you want to take over my place ar?" Then he saw me, he then said, "wa, two brothers some more ar!" All the colleagues outside heard. Everyone had a good laugh. Haha

So far, I was asked a read a 100 page book that contains all the technical specifications of the new vessel, which the construction is currently in progress at Shin Yang. It took me so long to understand the terms man, so many which I have never come across before. Lucky for my bro, he told me most of them. Haha. So yeah, basically I did reading today only. I am supposed to do some readings now, but I am guilty of not blogging. So here I am. Lol.

Tomorrow will be a fun day. I get the chance to see the vessel with Mr. Abas. Cant wait actually. Colleagues have cautioned me about the dangers of visiting a construction shipyard. I need to be very cautious. I already have the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) - helmet, safety boots and red over all. Hehe. I will be the photographer also, was assigned the company's camera. Hehe.

So yeah, here is to TOMORROW!

Signs that you are back home @ Malaysia

There are obvious signs that you are back in your hometown. So, here are the signs;

1) The weather. Torrential downpours regardless of the time. Once it starts raining, you can forget about going out. Unlike Auckland, rain will stop somehow.

2) The food. Omg. Food is totally like heaven here. Nothing beats Malaysian food. My fav kolo mee, had it hours after I touched down at the airport. Hehe. Not only that, home-cooked food too. Yum Yum.

3) Humidity. Malaysia is famous for humidity la. Like no wind like that. Super hot!! Talking about hot. Oh my, I was eating in KK, it was so hot, then my buttock started sweating. In the end my pants got wet. Somemore I was wearing beige coloured pants. So you know la, people can see my wet pants. Darn, wished I had worn black that day. Lolz.

4) The people. Hehe, I get to speak a lot of Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin compared to Auckland where English was the main language. Feels so Malaysia, when you hear people speaking Manglish, Malaylish? (Malay + English).

5) Astro. Haha. I dreaded for this most!! Now, I am able to watch football matches already plus some other channels, unlike in Auckland with the pathetic national tv channels. I no money for SKY ma. Hehe.

6) Shopping. Wah, seriously, when I looked at the prices here, I started to divide it by 2.5. Hehe. As if I own a lot of NZ dollars. Things here are much cheaper, in fact way cheaper especially clothes. I doubt I'll be buying much since I have huge stock in Auckland already. I have been controlling well...hehe...I think the "lubang" between my fingers a lil bit smaller.

7) Air conditioning. Haha. You don't need air con in NZ. Here, you don't have one, you will feel "cremated" in the long run. Hmm, a lil bit harshly said. Haha. However, sometimes I feel too cold...haha

8) Maxis, not Vodafone. Haha. My Malaysia number is 012-379-3848. Not 021 k.

9) Friends. Friends that I only see once a year, some 2 years, some more than 2 years. It makes the meeting more valuable as we dont get to see each other so often. Hehe. Just find out more about their current situation. I believe most of them are already in their last years.

10) Family. Nothing beats the comfort and trust of the family. Hehe. Now my bro is back! Every member of the family is back home now. Hehe. Been treated like a King so far, with food cooked, clothes washed and so much more...hehehe....well, holiday is a well deserved break right??

Home Sweet Home

Yes!!! I am finally back home now. Nothing can describe what I feel at the moment. Hehe. But then, still feel incomplete coz my bro is not back yet. Miss him man. Can't wait for him to come back..

Flight back home was really good. A total of 12 hours plus transit at Brisbane, Australia. Royal Brunei is not that bad as I expected. Hehe. The food was good. just that they didnt have much choice, in fact no choice at all! I had to eat lamb on two separate occassions. But it was nice, so no complain.

Initially I thought no one was on the same flight as me, but it turned out that I was wrong. So many first year juniors were on the same flight as well. They were bound for KL, hence two transits. It must had been tiring for them. As for me, I was bound for Brunei, where my mum and sis came to pick me up. They were there earlier than my arrival time. Hehe. Seeing them made me feel happy. Not because I was afraid that they could have gotten lost then I'll be stranded at the airport, but the feeling of seeing my family again after one year. Gosh, I really miss them!!

So, three hours of journey before I reached home. Then, passed by the flyover that was officiated by the PM on the very same day. This flyover is a sign of more development to come in Miri. I am pretty sure about it. Hehe. Went home after that, gave all the presents I bought for my family. Was so happy to see their facial expressions especially my sis. I bought her three presents man. One IPOD classics that arrived 10 minutes before I left to catch the Airbus (thank God it got there on time), an Adidas jacket and a love shape necklace. I hope they are all happy with the presents I bought. Hehe. My bro has yet to see his yet. Lol.

The following day after I reached home (which is today), I went to Ajang Shipping to meet up with my supervisor, Mr Liew. He is really a nice guy. We got along well at the beginning, which is good. Hehe. I will only start working next Wednesday, a week from now. Hehe. Why? You might ask. I am going to KK tomorrow!! Hehe. Family trip. Will be there for five days until Monday. Hehe. What a long break!!

Can't wait to go ad. Will be leaving early in the morning, hence I gotta start packing now. So much packing in these few days. Hehe. Oh ya, regarding the meet up with the sports doctor, it was good. The doctor confirmed the meniscus tear on my left knee. Sigh. He also mentioned that the two ligaments are also quite weak. What hurts me most is I cant play for 6 months. No sports at all, just rehabiliation using the cycling machine. Guess these 3 months break from Auckland is good. Haha. I will be missing soccer games with my hometown friends...sigh..

Anyway, i gtg pack now. I wish everyone happy holiday and have a good break man, after such a long year at uni. You guys deserve a break. Take care till we meet again!

First meeting with a sports doctor

I will be meeting a sports doctor tomorrow at the Tamaki campus regarding the meniscus tear to my left knee. Gosh, I am nervous. It will be my first time seeing a sports doctor. For the past 10 weeks since I suffered this injury, there wasnt much of a recovery. My physio, James then had to refer me to a sports doctor. Sigh.

I checked the website (Adidas Sports Clinic), then I saw the doctor whom I am going to meet tomorrow. He is Dr Chris Hanna.

I then checked his credibility. Wow!!

Sports PhysicianMBChB, PG Dip Sports Medicine (Auckland), FACSP
Joined as a partner of adidas Sports Medicine in 2001.
Medical Director New Zealand Shooting Federation.
Medical Doctor for the NZ Olympic team, 2004.
Medical Director NZ Commonwealth Games Welfare 2006.
State Training Coordinator for the Australasian College of Sports Physicians.
Senior Lecturer, University of Auckland, Department of General Practice since 1998.
Research interests include tears of the pectoralis major muscle.

I am sure this experience is going to be worthwhile. I hope he can tell me more about my injury. Better if he can produce a scan on my knee so I can see what's going on there. I will be going back to Malaysia in a weeks time, hence not much time for actual physiotherapy and recovery here. Just hope there is miracle in this one week. Hehe.

So, I will be taking the Tamaki shuttle to the campus then walk over the clinic. I have to go earlier coz of the irregular bus time during examination period. I hope they don't check for my ID coz I am not allowed to take the shuttle. Hehe. Hopefully everything will be good and that I will come back to the city, without having to take the public buses. Expensive le!!

So, Dr Chris, I shall see you tomorrow!!

Happy Birthday - Pink "Maniac"

Never in my life, have I come across a girl who is so indulged in the colour, PINK. Never in my life, have I seen a girl who is so good at cooking, baking and doing household chores. Never in my life, have I known a girl who is such an exceptional dancer - dancer of all sorts of dance. Never in my life, have I come across a girl who cares more about the others than herself. The never ever list just goes on...

November 4 is indeed a special day. A day of remembrance and joy for this girl that came my way this year. For 21 years that this girl has been on this earth, the memories that she left on others are just so abundant and simply wonderful. Personally, I can't thank her enough for all the great things she had done this year. Totally mind blowing and unexpected.

The bestest of all is her unique talent that was fully "utilised" in many UMSA events; Malaysian carnival (Fashion Show), the Ball and the visit to the Old Folks Home. Her skills in modelling and dancing had certainly made people awe. Being blessed with such gifts, she had certainly put it into good use.

It's her 21st, I can only thank her for the 21 great things that she had done...

1) Left KL for a year so that her feet will be on Auckland soil.

2) Signed up as an UMSA member on the 19th of February 2007.

3) Volunteered to model at the Malaysian Carnival Fashion Show for UMSA.

4) Went to UMSA-TANSA Goat Island trip and found me very "lansi".

5) Got introduced as a good dancer to teach Jun Bin, Suren, Sher Mayne, Ying Swan, and I the Indian and Malay dances for the food night.

6) Made the right decision to know me. Haha

7) Joined the bunch of crazy monkeys down to Christchurch for the BERSATU GAMES 2007.

8) Being an avid supporter of UMSA tribe - even came to ASIA GAMES to support.

9) Being a professional first aider - treated the leg cramps of the two Ivan's and Uda's knee

10) Being part of the crazy gang that laughed at Pei Lyn's antics - Pei Lyn likes to eat her ice cream in the "long" way coz she likes it LONG!!! Hehe.

11) Became part of the decoration and skit team of UMSA Ball.

12) Spent hours and hours teaching "sticks" how to shake theirs asses and hips. "I will never forget the belly dance that you taught me!" eh.."plus the cool Belakang Boys moves.

13) Supported the decoration team together with Pei Lyn.

14) Went to DV8 at Ellerslie. Made us more confident to dance with her presence. I admit that.

15) Brought a different perspective to this year's BALL. A whole new skit incorporated with dances and what not, professional dancers showing thier stuff with killer moves and cool hip-hop moves.

16) Decided to be a hyper piggy at dessert night. Was extra high on sugar on that day. Took a picture of a cool guy drinking his chocolate shake.

17) Farewell with Shermayne on a "Indulge with Chocolate" night at Chocolate Boutique. Exposed to the "yellowness" of Shermayne's and Darren's brains.

18) Joined the North Island trip gang to Cape Reinga, Keri-Keri and Waitangi. Made sour cream for the chips. Slept in the car like a pig. Never complained that I was driving dangerously while Pei Lyn was screaming her lungs out. Offered to take the video of us doing the sand tobogganing.

19) Cried in the Post Ball party. I was so happy to see your tears. Lol.

20) Be part of the Sunday netball gang. Improved as a netball player. Became a once in a lifetime witness of my ass being spanked by a girl.

21) A great companion to me. Foodtown visits, library study, chocolate ice-cream eating, pasta, cheese cake, strawberry with blue berry, chinese tea, tong sui, cheese scones and many many more.

The list can just go on and on. So here...

THANK YOU, VANESSA!!

Your term at AUT has come to an end, and that means we are going to part soon. Parting is a part of life and shouldnt be a sad occasion. Though we may part, we should not forget the memories that was gathered in this wonderful year, 2007. Till we meet again, I want to sincerely wish you all the best in your future undertakings. May our paths cross again someday, somewhere, somehow...my great friend.

Types of machine gun - can be used to describe "something"

Remember those videos from the Universal Studio that I have posted a few days ago? Did u guys have a good laugh? I hope you guys did coz I did. Not only that, my lil friend, Shermayne also had a good laugh until....

Sher Mayne says (1:25 PM):
u studying now?
Jer...feel the urge to just laugh it out? check out my blog! says (1:26 PM):
yup yup
Jer...feel the urge to just laugh it out? check out my blog! says (1:26 PM):
have the urge to poo poo la
Jer...feel the urge to just laugh it out? check out my blog! says (1:26 PM):
but then dun feel like it
Sher Mayne says (1:26 PM):
what the heck?
Sher Mayne says (1:26 PM):
hahaha
Sher Mayne says (1:26 PM):
poo poo in ur pants la
Sher Mayne says (1:26 PM):
lolxxx
Sher Mayne says (1:26 PM):
i need to go poo poo now actually
Sher Mayne says (1:26 PM):
ahahahaha
Sher Mayne says (1:26 PM):
brb

- BOTH OF US HAD TO GO TO THE TOILET TO POO POO DUE TO THE LAUGHING THAT HELPED THE MOVEMENT OF OUR BOWELS - DID IT HAPPEN TO YOU AS WELL? HEHE

- The conversation continues;

Sher Mayne says (1:34 PM):
poo poo is good
Jer...feel the urge to just laugh it out? check out my blog! says (1:35 PM):
constant flow?
Jer...feel the urge to just laugh it out? check out my blog! says (1:35 PM):
no stuck in between?
Sher Mayne says (1:35 PM):
ahahahaha
Sher Mayne says (1:35 PM):
no
Sher Mayne says (1:35 PM):
machine gun
Sher Mayne says (1:35 PM):
lol
Jer...feel the urge to just laugh it out? check out my blog! says (1:36 PM):
wah, what type?
Jer...feel the urge to just laugh it out? check out my blog! says (1:36 PM):
automatic or not semi-automatic or manual?
Sher Mayne says (1:36 PM):
hahahahaha!!!
Sher Mayne says (1:36 PM):
semi auto

*the conversation then continues with me asking a "weird" question..trying to be dodgy or dirty..

Jer...feel the urge to just laugh it out? check out my blog! says (1:38 PM):
what do u normally do in the toilet while u poo poo?
Sher Mayne says (1:38 PM):
what the? hahaha
Sher Mayne says (1:38 PM):
i sit down there lor
Sher Mayne says (1:38 PM):
wait for it to fire
Sher Mayne says (1:38 PM):
and wait till no more bullet
Jer...feel the urge to just laugh it out? check out my blog! says (1:39 PM):
what happens if u run out of ammo
Jer...feel the urge to just laugh it out? check out my blog! says (1:39 PM):
then suddenly enemy come
Sher Mayne says (1:39 PM):
enemy?
Sher Mayne says (1:39 PM):
what's the enemy?
Jer...feel the urge to just laugh it out? check out my blog! says (1:40 PM):
enemy to keep u in the toilet la...
Jer...feel the urge to just laugh it out? check out my blog! says (1:40 PM):
say ur housemate smokes outside...
Sher Mayne says (1:41 PM):
hahahahha!!!!!!
Sher Mayne says (1:41 PM):
i flush the toilet
Sher Mayne says (1:41 PM):
hold me breath and hustle into my base

-Later on, she clarified the meaning of auto, semi auto and manual;

Sher Mayne says (1:43 PM):
auto means eat wrong food ma
Sher Mayne says (1:44 PM):
semi-auto means healthy
Sher Mayne says (1:44 PM):
manual means constipation
Jer...feel the urge to just laugh it out? check out my blog! says (1:44 PM):
manual means have to push eh
Sher Mayne says (1:44 PM):
semi auto is when coming out or, sometimes u can control it
Sher Mayne says (1:45 PM):
say like when u forgotten to lock the door... then enemy come
Sher Mayne says (1:45 PM):
then hv to control it
Sher Mayne says (1:56 PM):
it's called.... the analogy of poo-ing

Hehe, that shows how lame this friend of mine and I can get. Keke. I hope you are not eating at the moment...or else u need to start thinking how to clean up the "mess"...

I just got myself into trouble with my new found hobby

Two days ago, i looked across a neighbouring apartment, and i saw this;

Cool isnt it? That triggered something in me. Maybe i should have one too? Looking at the size of it, i knew it was going to be a very expensive item. But what's wrong with having one? Hehehe.

Without wasting time, i went to find "my best friend", Trademe. I searched for boat models and found a few that were really nice. I checked the reserve and buy now price. I was, definitely was going to press either the buy now button or start bidding for it. It was over 100 nzd dollars. That price was really a big deal for a boat model. Then i thought to myself, i'd better wait and see how the bidding will go ( auction only ends in like 4 days).

At the mean time, i started checking other models like car, fighter plane, tank, and helicopter. I saw a few that were very cheap - 20 dollars reserve. Not bad eh!! Then only to realise made in china. It's not that i have something againt China, but all these models require very fine and precise details so that it will look real. So i ended looking at more expensive ones, eg . Tamiya models.

The name of Tamiya rings me back to childhood years. I still remember having a few Tamiya models. Those were really cheap ones. Like RM30 those days. The one that i liked most was liberty emperor. It was very common back then since it was the best looking one! With all the modifications (alloy rims, ultra-dash motor, sponge tyres, new frame - all just to make it light so it will be faster) that totalled up almost RM 1000, now i don't know where it ends up. Haha. Will find it when i go home this year..hehehe.

Ok back to me buying a model for my new found hobby. i browsed through a lot of models on trademe, even checked the prices over the internet - just in case if it's cheaper elsewhere, especially Malaysia. In the end, I found out that it is very expensive here!!! That didnt stop me from getting one from trademe due to urgent desire...lol.

Yeah, the browsing process never stopped till i saw these two models. One is a ferrari formula one car 2001 model and the other AH-64 apache (i admit i like helicopters)..

So, knowing that i should only own one of these two, guess which one did i buy? Hehe.
If you think that i bought the AH-64 apache, you are WRONG!!! hehehe. I decided to buy the F2001 car model, simply because it's pretty much a vintage model (6 years ago le). I checked prices elsewhere. It seemed that vintage models are more expensive. Rare collectible. I was so happy and bought it at a mere NZD 55 dollars.

In the auction, there were some extra parts that were given together with the model. I was wondering what are these parts for? Those cool wheels (as you can see in the picture below) are generic wheels and made to fit different types of car models. Little did i know that extra knowledge or expertise was required in this new hobby. I emailed the guy whom i bought the model kit from asking him about the knowledge that i need. To my shock, it wasnt just the knowledge, there are more parts that i need to make a complete model!! I was like, oh shit....i have to spend more money already and tamiya stuff is not cheap...then i thought to myself...whyla i so hiao, went to look at the neighbouring apartment...sigh.

The unassembled model

The extra parts - wheels

Since i have already bought it, then i thought to myself, this might be the only model that i will have...hehehe....just to console myself. Perhaps i dont really need to make a really nice and complete one...hehe...just for the fun of it la. So yeah, i am waiting for it to arrive now and have it assembled (cant wait actually - might buy some parts as well...lol). I'll post up pic of the assembled one...hehe..so wait ar..

p/s: Here are some of the pictures of a complete model that i found while browsing.

Check it out, i cant stop laughing bet you too...

I came across the video posted by Debbie in facebook. Thought i'll share with you guys. It's a "good" entertainment at this time of the year....so yeah...check it out;

This is what you do when you dont want to study...eheh

1. My ex is: there are three, i wont name them ...strictly private and confidential....haha
2. I am listening to: the sound of water flowing from the tap (my housemate washing plates)...hehe
3. Maybe I should: concentrate fully on studying and dont slack so much...it's crunch time now/i need to remind myself that
4. I love: the people around me. They are great. Cant wish for more...
5. My best friend: is up in Heaven, looking at me everyday
6. I don’t understand: why people are so brave to go on strike and they don't feel ashamed...i guess it's just my Malaysian mentality.
7. I lose: my ability to play sports without any restrictions - why la my knee is not well yet...sigh
8. People say: dynamics paper was super tough!! i agree too...sigh
9. The meaning of my screen name is: my nickname
10. Love is: when two people or more share, participate, have influence in each other's life.
11. Somewhere, someone: cooking dinner now...hahaha...guess who
12. I will always: keep to my motto, "No smoking! Smoking membunuh...hehe
13. Forever: adapting to the current world
14. I never want to: penniless...it would be terrible. I need a financial planner soon - but don't want rayvin. I think i will spend more
16. When I wake up in the morning: I look at my watch to see if i am late or not - often i am late...hahaha...my classmates know me
17. I get annoyed at: people who are annoyed by me...hehe
18. Parties are: cool gatherings that could involve alcohol or maybe not
19. My dog is: non-existing. Never had one. Daddy doesnt let
20. Kisses are the worst when: all of a sudden, you are disturbed by people knocking on your door...hahaha, or maybe a phone call too
21. Today I am: feeling quite awake, need to do more study!!!
22. Tonight I will: probably relax by doing nothing...i doubt that
23. Tomorrow I will: attend church and start missing netball sessions...hahaha
24. I really want: a car in Auckland - lacking of that for a very long time ad...sigh
25. When I looked at myself in the mirror today I: me.....luckily i didnt see another person looking at me...hahaha...freaky
26. I will drive my car: to take a stroll around...hahaha
27. A word that rhymes with “PARK” is: shark? Park Ji-Sung, a Man U player
28. Bright or Dark Room?: Bright room. I was once afraid of the dark when i was little. But now, i need dark room to fall asleep.
29. If I’m alone in a room with two beds, I: take turns to sleep on each bed...hehe
30. The last thing I said to someone was: "i think i heard a strike"

Keith - a professional photographer in the making

Here are some pictures that i stumbled upon when was looking at some photos in facebook. I came across Keith's album. Omg, i was simply awed by quality of the photos taken by him. Scroll down for some interesting work of his..

He stopped by a bridge, parked his car and snapped this. At Remuera road. I like to see the lights streching over a straight line. It's so cool. And to be able to take this photo without any blurry light - good stuff

This is simply beyond imagination. Like a scene from Lord of the Rings - beauty of nature. It reminds me on how God brings light into our world - there is hope behind every obstacle (the trees are obstacles yet the light shines through... : )

This is somewhere in Melbourne. A great photo taken in the dark. I believe he must have used tripod eh...hehe - nice one

Sun set marks the end of a day...

This is the best picture i have ever seen. It's just sun but it looks like a fallen sun - like some shooting star just landed on earth and gave some radiation which resulted in the orange light...haha...cool cool

Found all the pics above cool? Here is the guy behind all of it, with the camera of his...

Check it out..and you'll laugh in the end

Hi people, i copied this from a friend's blog. Read it!! It's super interesting. At least trust me for now k...

Here it goes...

Ever heard of the gal who wanted to be cremated with her handphone?This is a true story of a young college gal who past away last month in Shah Alam. Her name is Priya. She was hit by a lorry. I don't wanna mention the name of the college. She had a boyfriend by the name of Shankar. He stays in Johor. Both of them were deeply in love with each other. They used to spend hours talking on the phone. In fact, u can never see her without her handphone. She spends 3/4 of the day talking to Shankar. Priya's family knows about their close relationship. Shankar is very close with Priya's family. (Just imagine their love) .

She used to joke with her frens, "If I pass away please burn me with my handphone." She also repeated the same thing to her parents. When she passed away suddenly, the funeral procession could not lift her coffin. I was there. A lot of them tried to do so but still cant , everybody including me, had tried to carry the coffin, the result is still the same. Eventually, they called their neighbour, a "bomoh" from Thailand (Pak Darin), who was a fren of her father. He took a seat and started speaking to himself slowly. After a few minutes, he said "This girl misses something here". Then her frens told Darin bout her intentions to have her cremated with her phone. He then opened the coffin and place her phone and SIM card inside the casket. After that they tried to carry the coffin. It could be moved and they carried it into the van easily. All of us were shocked. (Can u feel the fear. i'm shaking at this moment!)


Priya's parents didnt inform Shankar that Priya had passed away. (Pity Shankar). After 2 weeks Shankar called Priya's mom.Shankar : "Atte, I'm coming home today. Cook something nice for me. Dont tell Priya that i'm coming home today. i wanna suprise her."Her mother replied: "You come home first, i wanna tell u something very important."When he got to Shah Alam, they told him the truth about Priya. Shankar thinks that they were playing a fool. He was laughing and said "Dont try to fool me. Tell Priya to come out. i have a gift for her. Please stop this nonsense". Then they show him the original death certificate to him. They gave him proof to make him believe. (Shankar started to sweat).

He said... "Its not true. We spoke yesterday. She still calls me."Shankar was shaking. Suddenly, shankar's phone rang. "See this is from Priya. See this..." he showed the phone to priya's family. All of them told him to answer. He talked using the loudspeaker mode. All of them heard his conversation loud and clear. No cross lines, no humming.

It is the actual voice of Priya & there is no way others could use her simcard since it was placed inside the coffin before cremation. They were so shocked and asked for Pak Darin's help again.

Pak Darin brought his master (Tok Chen) to solve this matter. He & Darin worked for 5 hours. Then they discovered one thing....

has the best coverage

Funny or not?? Kekeke

p/s: Maxis is a mobile phone service provider in Malaysia

Netball - a game for the boys or the girls?

Netball, a non-contact sport created initially for girls, has seen significant growth over the past 2 years in UMSA. UMSA boys have started to "invade" the game, replacing girls. It's "expected" that the involvement of boys in the netball will increase exponentially over the years. Haha, it's just my theory, might not be true.

As a boy, i have to admit playing the girls' game is not a very fancy thing to do. Real boys will cackle if they know you play netball. I still remember asking jun bin to play netball. His response was netball is for girl la. Instead of taking it as a blow (to my ego), i laughed it off coz i really enjoy playing it. Haha

One thing i do realised is that when boys play netball with girls, they have a slight advantage over the girls. Boys are generally more athletic compared to girls. Height does play a big part as well especially in intercepting high balls. Despite my "tall-enough"height, i faced lots of problems when i was up against zaf. Hehe. She is taller than me....sigh. Where is my 1.80m, i am only 1.78... : (

The other thing is when you have basketballers playing netball. Even if they are new to netball, they can fit in instantly. They only have to know that they cant bounce nor dribble and take more than 1 step. When it comes to shooting, they are almost like God already, super sharp shooters man.

Despite all the advantages that the guys have over girls in the netball, netball still proves to be a very competitive and fair game. The girls can beat the guys too. It happened before in UMSA. That doesnt mean that the UMSA boys are not good, it's because the UMSA girls are very good. I have seen drastic improvements in all the girls. Pei Lyn can be considered as a boy now - fast reaction and good defence, just that she cannot shoot....lolz. Vanessa is the other, she has more agility now and she moves more often, and is a Ms Reliable with all her shots - 90% accuracy...respect.

Some of u might question why do i like to play netball so much. Hehe. My first answer is the girls. Lolz. Netball session is a definitely a way to get to know the girls better. Haha. Well, not for courting, but to know them better as friends. I got to know the seniors - Yin, Wei En and Zaf better through netball, with lots of conversation during and off the games. That applies to the others as well like Shermayne, Swan, and many more.

Second answer, netball is a strategy game. The game requires lots of teamwork and running. Also, it requires you to have man to man defence. These skills are pretty essential for every team sport - basketball, soccer, touch and etc. It's certainly a stepping stones for people who want to take on those higher level sports by starting with netball first. Having said that, netball is not one of the lower level sports, it's a high level one too just not that high ...hehehe...non contact sports ma = more safe....kekeke

Wa, i just realised i can get so crappy. Hehe. Anyway, i wish to see more boys playing netball the next time. The perception of it being girls' game is way too behind time. More and more boys have started to play the game, so what are you waiting for?? It's a good way to mix around and play socially...hehe.

p/s: thanks for all the organisers - Yin, Swan, Pei Lyn, keep it going!!

Here are some pictures for the last netball session for year 2007. More to come next year!!

In this pic alone, there are 6 boys and 3 girls - wa, girls only 1/2 ar? hehe

VanBoon so happy - got to play netball

That's really accurate - ball going into the hoop - and I, can only see

Typical Pei Lyn - pushed people then denied by saying "he fell by himself "

Alex - the new "GS"

An Introduction to Baba and Nyonya food

Just came back from Malaysian Nyonya restaurant in Howick. Thank you Adrian for driving from the city to Howick. Really appreciate it. The food was simply good, just like those in Malaysia although lacked the authentic quality. I will let the pictures do the explanation. Hehe.

Kampung Tofu

Assam Fish

Tropical Deep Fried Chicken

Some type of curry which i forgot the name...Bobo something...hehehe

NZD4.50 for chendol!!! walau eh ...

Hehe. I hope i just made you hungry. Lolz..

Hehe, got one additional item, something that entertained us, check it out;