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peek-a-boo! waves

2011-12-18T22:23:00.014+08:00

Hi guys (if there's any of you who still drops by) !!! =)

I've practically ignored this blog for nearly 2 years~
Can you imagine how time flies?
It's just feels good to pop back here for a bit for some random thoughts!

Blogging used to be a lot of people's everyday routine, mine included.
Yes, I used to spend an hour at least right here! =P
Typing a blog post about what happened, pictures with descriptions,
trying to improve my command of English and the way I express myself.
And then spend another hour at least reading blog after blog.

But this trend seems to have died down, since the introduction of Facebook!
Most of my friends aren't even blogging anymore.
Or may be I've haven't been blog-hopping for ages?
Now all we need to do is post up albums and albums of pictures,
occasional status updates, stalking friends of friends of friends etc.
Life was practically summarized there. Easy peasy!!!

My last post was about Wu Chun, or Chun as I like to call him.
As crazy as I was over him, somehow the fangirl has cooled down.
I did not go to last his fan meeting when he was in town though I had nothing on,
and I haven't watched his latest movie "Magic To Win" aired since 3 weeks ago.
I've only been to his blog and forum once every few months.
How terrible can I be huh? *Chillies throwing daggers at me*
Do I still like him? Yeah.
But I somehow have lost touch with the fondness of him.
I blame the busy schedule of Dentistry.
Okay, maybe not cos I am pretty much still hanging on to Hallyu! =D
Maybe I've grown up? Who knows.

People do change, I did (may be a little).

I used to take pictures every little thing that we do in uni.
I always have my camera with me - up till now.
That new lab project that we are up to, the new equipment in clinic,
the new stuff that we are learning and what not.
But since we started treating patients, that has sort of fell apart too!
Patient confidentiality, infection control, professionalism etc.
I really hope I still can remember them as I get older and busier. Really.

Right now, I really miss going for classes and studying for exams.
All the hurdles we went through together was worth it.
If only we could rewind and go back to those days again.
Nearly 6 months after IMU Dentistry days, I have been missing it dearly.
My new school has been great! Still learning to love it though.

But trust me when I say no university experience will be the same as IMU.
No more weekly activities at the atrium, no more freebies every now and then,
no more crazy orientations where senior-junior bonds were formed,
no more IMU Cup where all batches come together.
no more lecturers who you could talk to and laugh with just like a friend,
no more hectic 8-6 timetable and clashes of lecture rooms with another batch,
no more small classes where everybody knows and talks to everybody.
All these are now just memories somewhere deep deep inside.

May we be close knitted as long as we can despite being scattered in the future.
I miss us DT1/09. The best batch ever!
p/s: MEDT1/09 (the combination of medical and dental students) comes next. lol

♥ always

Wu Chun came to KL!!!

2010-02-14T21:48:00.005+08:00

hey people~ i am back!!! =)

a week ago was "14 Blades" movie promo in KL..
it was a memorable Sunday, 7 February 2010~
i drove all the way to Pavillion, just to see him!
with the guidance of Yun Xin of cos.. hehe..

it was my very first drive in KL itself..
usually i am around the PJ area, so it's an accomplishment!
i never liked KL roads, always jam and usually one way streets..
but Chun has gave me the courage to do so.. =P

since we arrived way earlier than the scheduled 3pm..
we had pancakes and waffles for lunch.. pretty filling!

Xin with her food.. =)

a pic with my partner in crime for Wu Chun related events~

the stage.. directly opposite the famed Pavillion staircase..

Chun's van finally arrived after like 40 minutes of waiting!

director Daniel Lee, Chun and emcee Royce

closer view but blurred.. Chun seemed slimmer than last time?

constant interaction with lucky fans..

it was insanely packed that day.. just imagine 4 floors of this!

Chun says "Gong Xi! Gong Xi!"

the bestest part of the day (mind my English)..
was when Chun waved at Xin and myself! =DDD
he was looking, smiling and waving directly at us..
it was definitely a mesmerizing moment to remember! ♥♥♥
no picture or video cos i was too busy smiling and waving back!

no, i am not exaggerating..
we were at the side of the stage and mostly were adults around us..
like as in uncle aunties or those with kids..
and everyone was holding a camera, snapping or videoing away..
so was i, but Xin was waving to get his attention for at least 2 mins!

then when he finally turned towards our side of the stage,
we waved together, only the both of us..
as others were still busy with their camera..
Chun totally waved back at us lor!!! *hyper hyper hyper*

the rest they say were history.. ok, not exactly..
check out my video for the rest of the details!

Xin said Chun waved at her again when he entered his van..
cos she was standing next to his van at first,
while i was standing along the line, waiting to film him exiting!
but Xin was pushed right to the back of the van by fanatic Chillies..
yes, they hogged the sides of the van while screaming..
no one except her, was behind the van.. *didn't call me*

out of the blue, he looked back after entering his van..
Xin waved at him and obviously he waved back!
lucky her~ i call it her very first birthday gift from a celebrity! =P

anyway, just to end this post with a short video..
my very first time editing a video too.. haha.. enjoy!

oh, Happy Chinese New Year to all! =)

p/s: Chun blogged today too~ check it out here! weee~

past 2 weeks~

2010-01-17T15:34:00.015+08:00

first two weeks of school was okay!
having fun most of the time, the rest of it is just plain boring..
during certain lectures, i was guilty of some fishing..
cos my lecturer was monotonous! =S

anyway, what have i been up to the past 2 weeks?
on weekdays, lab sessions in the morning, lectures after lunch..
and on weekends, i hang out with my friends!
i haven't actually started revising my lectures, oh god~

ok, so our very first practical project was drilling..
we used both high and low speed drills onto the prespex blocks!
high speed was much more fun and dangerous.. but i likey!!!

drill~ drill~ drill all the way!

the next session we had to mount natural teeth into moulds!
but some of us were not so lucky to get nice teeth..
so they had to clean the dirty, smelly, decayed extracted teeth!

gross ain't it? newspaper, glooves and masks are a must!

after the moulds are hardened, they had to be taken out..
the sides needed some shaving, plasters top-up on bubbles..
and of cos natural teeth needed cleaning to be free from plasters!

the guys cleaning their moulds..

this is the end results.. cool eh?

the next best thing is rubber dam and fissure sealant session!
it was uber fun and challenging..
my first time working with my partner Candice! =)

the tools for rubber dam.. to isolate a single tooth!
without hurting our simulated patient of cos..

the isolated tooth is to be clean and polished first..

then we can place the sealant on it.. 4-handed dentistry!

isn't it cool to have the entire class doing the same thing?

oh, Astro小太阳 was filming for a children programme in IMU!
seen here with the kids are Crystal, 1/3 of M Girls..
and Anthony, winner of Astro Talent Quest 2006.. =)

and for the past 2 weekends, i have been lepak-ing..
who else? with my high school friends.. =)

we went to Port Dickson for 2 days and 1 night!

stayed in 2 Avillion Premium Water Chalets..

which has a pretty good view from our balcony.. hehe

among the fun activities we did during our short stay there:

banana boating~ most memorable as it was fun!!!

played beach volleyball..

relaxing in the pool and later went for steaming.. =)

ate an expensive lunch including a RM12 ice kacang!

fishing from our balcony..

had fun carrying each other on the beach!

animal feeding session.. rooster, chick, rabbit + sleepy faces!

and yesterday, we had another farewell steamboat party..
more and more of us are leaving to further our studies!
the latest addition being Chee Yin~

the theme was Hairband & Hats..
*drumrolls* for our happy family potrait! =)

Happy 2010.. =D

2010-01-01T23:48:00.006+08:00

it's a brand new year people!!!
are you ready for new challenges and excitement?

so what was i up to during the first day of 2010?

my high school friends and i had a poolside countdown party!
lots of food, and i mean wayyy too much for us..
we had potluck and BBQ for new year's eve.. hehe..
it was a change of approach for this countdown..
no squeezing among crowds and getting sprayed in malls!

some of the party people! =)

we had a bird's eye view of fireworks displays around the city!

i spent my first half of 1 Jan 2010 in bed..
yes, i woke up only when the clock struck 12pm.. haha..
really gotta adjust my biological clock..
my Year 2 classes will start on Monday!
it's back to school for me~ *yay*

the second half of the day was slightly more productive!
6 gals got together in one kitchen..
and we baked cupcakes and cookies!
they are yummylicious! no joke~

doing what we do best.. haha..

some of our cupcakes.. amateur designs yo!

and finally *drumrolls* our cookie monsters!!! cute eh?

this is just a short post before i sleep..
plus check out my Chun's New Year post right here!
it has been up on time 3 years in a row!
always full of wisdom and encouragement.. ♥

anyway, have a great year ahead my dears! *hugsss*

Bukit Gambang Resort City revisited

2009-12-28T12:46:00.017+08:00

nearly half a year after my first visitwith Bukit Gambang,
we were back there again for the second time..
our 3 days 2 nights stay was at Caribbean Bay Family Suites..
and our trip was also complementary! =)

just to refresh your memories on my previous visit, click here!

-----Day 1: 18 Dec 2009 (Friday)----

so this time around, we left home a little earlier..
if i am not mistaken, we used the North-South highway to Kuantan..
we dropped by Kampung Bukit Tinggi for late breakfast..
we had both dried and soup wantan mee.. it was pretty good!
their half-boiled egg and Milo ais was heavenly too.. =)

the sauce for the dried wantan mee was a little sweet..
their secret recipe perhaps?

it was raining when we arrived our destination at around 1pm..

our room cards.. so cute~
look wayyy better than those in our previous trip!

and our comfy beds! =)

after checking-in and a short rest, we headed to Kuantan town..
the 40 minute drive there was really noisy..
as little Alvin and Aleyna was having a lot of fun in the car! =P

we had lunch in Muhibbah Seafood Restaurant,
it is smacked in the middle of an industrial area..
the fishy smell greeted us the moment we stepped out of the car!

kids at one table, adults in another.. i am a kid!
we had like 10 dishes per table and we had more share.. =P

our next stop was the Teluk Cempedak beach..

there were very few people when we arrived..
probably because of the heavy rain earlier!
we spent more time there this time!

it was low tide and we had mud therapy! hehe..

but the waves were pretty strong..
personally felt that it was not suitable for swimming though~

we finally got to walk on the bridge linking 2 sides of the beach..
it was a 10 minute walk per way.. good exercise!

the scenery was awesome but the bridge was not well maintained..

we could practically smell the scent of the trees and the sea..
as we walked and stopped to take pictures!

there is also a RM2 per photo with the pyton..
i snapped a picture and ran away instead.. =P

most memorable of all, the emo guy among the rocks!

but of course we were greeted by lots of monkeys..
at the start and the end of the journey! freakyyy~

they did some shopping too.. girls are girls! =)

we spent the night playing with glow in the dark sticks!
cousin Lisyn brought a whole stack of them.. haha..

we made bangles, crowns, balls and skipping rope out of them!
the best part is, we waved at people who walked passed our room~

just imagine 24 people cramming in one family suite for supper!

we bought 5 herbal chicken earlier in the evening,
and finished 3 of them that night! *yum yum*

i couldn't sleep well on the first night even though i was tired..
no thanks to my neighbours upstairs! *grrrr*
i have no idea what on earth they were doing,
seemed like they were moving house or spring cleaning..
from the moment i went to bed at 1am,
i heard non-stop moving of furniture, laughther and cheers!

at first i thought i was hearing things,
cos my cousin was sleeping soundly.. so i prayed!
but i later i heard people talking so loud and clear..
i opened my window and saw someone on the balcony above..
i just stared at him and shut the window again..
i continued opening and closing the windows a couple of times,
i really felt like shouting "SHUT UPPP!!" each time.. but i tahan~~

then it was 3am, i couldn't take it anymore..
i picked up the phone and called the reception.. i was like:
"i am calling from room S1-03-05, my neighbours upstairs
have been really noisy up for quite a while..
can you please send someone to ask them to tone down?
we really need some sleep! thank you"

the reception guy was like "it's upstairs, not next door?"
i replied "it's definitely upstairs!" his action were swift..
by 3.15am, it just peace and quiet.. barely any sound..
i had my sweet dreams almost immediately! =)

----Day 2: 19 Dec 2009 (Saturday)----

the doorbell rang at like 8 something..
it was time for breakfast, but my cousin and i slept in later..
the buffet breakfast was only for 20 people for 5 suites..
the extra 4 of us, including my mum and aunt ate whatever had..
from tuna sandwich to siew pau to biscuits.. very well prepared!

we changed into our swimsuits, put on a shirt..
and walked towards the Waterpark..

the RM1 tram ride was not worth the wait, very long queue..

we were greeted by this sight.. o.O

the carpark was full and yet cars came in non-stop..

according to my mum and aunt who were relaxing in their room,
which was like 5 minute walk from the waterpark entrance..
the queue for the cars continued up till 2pm! fuyoh~

the queue in front of ticket counter was terrible too..

while waiting, i observe my surroundings..
people around me were either busy talking or snapping photos..
it was raining outside, and the roof were very leaky!

see the red oval? this is just one of the many leaky parts..

i wonder how much they get paid for the sloppy work?
this place is less than half a year old and showing signs of aging?
1st world facilities, 3rd class maintainence! *shakes head*

Bukit Gambang Waterpark has this cashless policy..
so we have to insert some money into our wristband..
mine had like RM50 in it, any extras would be refunded..
you can reload inside the waterpark too..
but i doubt you want to do that cos of the queue!
from renting tubes, lockers and buying drinks plus food..
all they do is scan your wristband.. easy eh?

everyone was really happy when we got hold of our wristbands!

but our faces turned sour again when we saw this!

we had to go through the gift shop to enter the waterpark..
another long wait and a lot of pushing and squeezing!

i doubt they check ALL our bags or wristbands!

by the time all of us manage to enter the premise..
one hour has passed.. terrible ain't it?
and it was another 30 minutes to queue up for tubes!
we officially started playing at 12.45pm..
the park closes at 6pm, so we have like 5 hours to have fun!

since the best times cannot be captured in pictures..
i only have very few pictures of the place..
i can't be carrying the camera everywhere i go..
it rained half the time and i am always wet anyway!

our very first ride was the Crystal slides..
we repeatedly sat on all 3 of the slides for quite a few times..
climbing up a gazillion steps with the tubes was tiring!

then we headed for Coco Beach.. all i saw was a sea of people!

and you know what, i think having sand there is a bad idea..
the colour of the water was pretty muddy!

we took turns to play and have lunch at one point..

chicken chop and fish & chips for only RM9.80 each!
they had other options like spaghetti and pizza.. *yum yum*

someone needs to keep an eye of the tubes..
thieves are everywhere as apparently they were out of tubes!

we went for more Crystal Slides and Family Raft Ride..
i think it's the best thing to do in the waterpark.. hehe..

i didn't like the 6-lane Racer Slides though..
everybody in the queue practically stares at you sliding down..
and the interesting part is, they have a timer on each lane..
so you can compare with your mates and see who wins..

those in queue may laugh at you when you get stuck halfway..
or maybe fly way above the slides while sliding down..
i felt like i was going to be thrown away from my mat!
i came in 3rd place, and don't plan to go for another try! =P

view from the Coco Beach Western Food Restaurant..

at first i had no idea why people just stood around..
at the Penguin Island, staring up into space..

i thought they are waiting for announcement or something..
from someone who climbed up the playground..
eventually, i found out that they were waiting for the BIG SPLASH!
it's like a really nice massage.. but no tubes allowed in the area!

the Glacier River was sardin-packed!

we could only flow with the water..
tube-to-tube rubbing was unavoidable.. they had waves too!
we passed through the tunnel for Journey of Ice..
screamed a couple of times with the top of our lungs..
those were really good times! =D

we left the waterpark at around 5.30pm..
thank god we brought along our own towels..
it was weird that they don't provide any for customers!

the toilet wait was insanely mad too.. i waited 10 minutes to pee!
you can't expect me to urinate in the water,
which i bet some people do.. ewww!
and guess what, they was only 2 people in front of me.. =S

after the good shower, we had our buffet dinner at 6.30pm..

we were really really hungry.. that's why!
and i think RM39.90 for the food served is a little pricey!

we went to the arcade that night..

since some of the machines there don't work well..
they eat up your coins beforeeven you start the game!
we sang karaoke in the box for RM1 per song instead.. haha..
followed by board games, cards and mahjong in my room!

and their TV channels were pathetic..
i understand if there is no Astro but only TV1, TV2 and TV3?
they should at least include NTV7 and 8TV..
these two channels have which has better programmes.. =)

----Day 3: 20 Dec 2009 (Sunday)----

my housemates in the hall before checking out!

no time for swimming the next morning though..
this is actually the view behind the concierge! looks good~

there is a horse carriage ride too for RM10..
the poor pony looked tired!

the Active Academy also offered some activities..
like mini-ATV (super mini, super expensive)..
paintball and jungle-trekking too.. but rain tampered it all~

group picture before leaving! =)

our journey home took around 7 freaking hours!
we used the old road back to KL..
as the adults wanted to stop by Jerantut for lunch..
my butt was kinda hurt but thank god the lunch was good!
so it was worth it.. hehe..

it was just heavy rain all the way back to KL..
traffic jam as a car overturned and was stuck onto the divider,
with a few cars collided with one another forming a train..
apparently a few cars were speeding..
and overtook us just moments before,
but we stopped for a toilet break! God bless us!

you can give Bukit Gambang a try..
but don't go during December when all these collide:
public holiday, school holiday, weekend and raining season!
my experience tells it all..
but if you must, you definitely don't need sunblock! hehe..

that all for now! =)

Mekong Build 2009: Cambodia (Part 4)

2009-12-17T20:31:00.006+08:00

this is the final part of my trip to Cambodia..
where you'll find the juiciest details.. ok, not really~
but my posts are always interesting, can't deny that! =P

this time around, i have pictures of encounters with celebrities..
and the mastermind of this project as well..
not forgetting some of our activities away from the build site!
excited?? so here goes~

the very first celebrity i met was Leakhena..
apparently she's a very famous Cambodian actress..
who was at my house on the 1st day for less than 2 hours!

at first, i had no clue who she was..
i was wondering why on earth would someone wear make-up,
a short skirt and ballerina pumps at the build site?
her job was to place cement on the bricks and that's it..
and kept on being photographed and videoed a lot!!
i only knew about her celebrity status 30 minutes later.. =.=

Leakhena, who also worked at house no.8 and myself

next is a well-known Cambodian hip-hop deejay..
he spoke really good English.. no qualms bout that!
and thank us for our willingness to help his people..
he even wrote and sung a song specially for this project..
you can see part of it in my previous post.. =)

with DJ Khlaing who sported a Beckham-styled hairdo

there was a table full of celebrities on the 5th day..
they made their presence felt and came to give support..
heavy make-up, blonde hair-ish, mini skirt and high heels??

they should have been more modest like Daniel Wu..
yes, that Hong Kong heart-throb..
he was helping out in Sichuan, China for the same cause!

Daniel Wu photographed here lining the bricks.. *swoons*
credits to Flickr

there were others like Jet Li, Karen Mok, John Abraham
at various sites along the Mekong region..
ranging from Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, China as well..

but i bet none of them caused a scene like this!

yes, the mastermind behind this project have arrived!
although it was just a short 30 minutes visit for them,
we had to leave our hotel earlier.. at 6am!!!

they are none other than former US President and First Lady,
Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn of course!

posing for pictures with members of house no.8, 10 & 12

the nice and quiet scene turns chaotic again as they leave!
all of us will start snapping pictures as they wave goodbye..

with local youth volunteers.. our mission accomplished!! =)

now, apart from all these excitement..
interesting stuff did happen away from the build site..

such as meeting up with Chhay's best friend Eav..
we had ice-cream at KFC yo!!! they have no McD's there..

we also camwhored after dinner at Titanic Restaurant..
and eventually missed the bus back to the hotel!

we went to a roadside stall opposite the palace.. BUGS anyone??

Heang Siv and Melissa tried them.. crickets were tasty apparently!

room service that serves spiders, crickets and silkworms.. o.O

and of course, we tried delicious meal of red/green curry..
before we depart Phnom Penh.. *yum yum*

we bought souvenirs for Habitat For Humanity Malaysia too!
they should be hanging on the office walls right now.. hehe..

so i guess, that's all folks!
i shall leave you with a tour around the house i helped to build..
loved the experience and i can't wait to get back!
i am missing the wonderful friends i have made.. =)

Mekong Build 2009: Cambodia (Part 3)

2009-12-11T15:54:00.009+08:00

Day 4 of build (Thursday, 19 Nov 2009)

during our days at the build site, lunch breaks were anticipated..
we get to run away from the UV rays from the sunlight,
dust that fly into our eyes and noses - no thanks to the wind..
sit under the shade and enjoy that one hour!

sometimes we get to see people slump onto the tables..
taking a rest after hours of hard work..

but i usually do some shopping with Mel and Giana here!
these stalls are set-up by villagers from nearby..

the kids surrounding Giana to sell her some goods

these kids are always yelling "2 for 1 dollar"
then they'll show their puppy-cute face..
there was once i heard "4 for 1 dollar".. pretty desperate huh?

some of the souvenirs sold..

after the walls are up, it was time for the roof..
the work is done by skilled workers and experienced volunteers..
we don't want any accidents or leaky roof!

the metal bars are up..

skilled workers placing the zinc roof..

there was actually a roof model right behind the houses..

house leaders and members need to follow the guidelines provided..
the gaps, the thickness and height were discussed during meetings..
this is to ensure all houses have the standard design.. =)

for people like me, who are not much help for the roof..
we do the painting - with bright yellow oil-based paint!!!

Min Tze and local youth volunteers painting the window shutters..

Phally, myself and Larraine painting our doors..

i climbed and sat on the scaffold to do the paintwork!

Day 5 of build (Friday, 20 Nov 2009)

dried shutters and doors were placed back to their original places..

the thick coat of paint has constricted some of the holes..
so it gave us some trouble while fixing them on..
we had to match them correctly as the holes had different diameters!

the kitchen table and the sink were also set up..
notice the bricks below? i laid them, pretty eh~

the guys carried the extra bricks to the back of the houses..

ladies helped the cleaning, seen here are my home owners!

it was picture time after everything was done
and while waiting for the house dedication ceremony to commence..

happy family of house no. 8!

with my neighbours next door.. the Kiwis!

youth volunteers from house no.8..

with some international and local youth volunteers..

up next is the house dedication ceremony..
it's a simple yet meaningful ceremony for all of us..
the home-owners, volunteers and staff members..
it's like the highlight of the week!

we had a performance by famous Cambodian deejay, DJ Khlaing
together with his unnamed best friend..
they wrote and sang a song specially for this Mekong Build 2009!
all volunteers were supposed to get a free CD of it..
but i have yet to received it.. it's a great song! enjoy~ =)

the ribbon cutting ceremony led by our house leader, Albe..

the key presentation ceremony.. happy-face It Noy!

the blessing ceremony where all of us threw flower buds
to the new-homeowners.. and released birds to signify freedom,
and most likely a new beginning for them..

both home owners and volunteers gave a 2 minute speech..
with the help of a translator of course..
you could see tears from both parties after that!

thinking back of all of beaming faces at that time..
it was indeed a moment to savour!

with my family: Vanneth, It Noy, Thavy and Phally..
they have like another 4 more family members staying here!

Mel and i took pictures with Paul and Aileen Munn plus Vanneth!

they are an Australian couple actually bought this piece of land..
where Sra Pra Village with these 21 houses are built on..
it all started 4 years ago, when they were visiting the dumpsite..
Paul who has polio since birth, fell from the tuk-tuk he was on..
2 boys rush to the scene and helped to carry him up..
one of them was my home owners' son, Vanneth..
their kindness touched Paul's heart..
and he was determined to find a new place for the families there!

we had big feast at the build site for dinner..
the food catered were pretty scrumptious.. =)

the Kiwis also performed their Hakka dance..
it was funny to see the guys striping of their shirts on stage!

that's all for now.. wait for the final part! *jeng jeng jeng*

Mekong Build 2009: Cambodia (Part 2)

2009-12-06T17:09:00.011+08:00

now, let's continue with our journey.. =)

lucky us, we have a twin sharing room.. room 250!

but if Habitat had saved on our lodging expenses and food,
we could have built more houses for the less fortunate.. oh well~

from Monday onwards (16 nov), up to Saturday (21 nov)
our wake up time was around 5.15am!
but as days went by, we woke up later..
meaning less breakfast time..
we had to drag ourselves up from the bed after a gazillion snoozes!

latest by 5.45am, we would be at the lobby's restaurant..
it was really interesting to see so much food for breakfast!
but as days go by, i kinda got fed up with the same food served..

my usual breakfast during my week there consisted of:
omelete, bacon, baked beans, ham, sausages, pastry and cereal..

our buses usually leave at 6.30am sharp..
by that time, the sun will be shining pretty high in Phnom Penh!
back home, it would still be pitch-black.. =P

i slept throughout the 1 hour plus journey on the first 2 days..
then for the rest of the days, i observed my surroundings..
people exercise in the parks along the Tonle Sap river..
passing by the factories and market area..
their so-called "buses" filled with school children or working adults..

it's basically a motorcycle with a small lorry-like trunk..
placed with several wooden planks as seats! no roof..
i think it can fit around 20 adults.. really sardin-packed! interesting?!

before arriving the site - Sra Prang Village in Oudong province..
our bus leader would wake us up from our beauty sleep..
most of us would be applying sunblocks on our skin..
especially on our face, ears, neck and hands!
maximum sun exposure in these areas you see.. XD

Day 1 of build (Monday, 16 Nov 2009)

walking towards the build site after exiting the bus..

we were greeted by a performing troop..

and not forgetting the simple opening ceremony!

we met our "housemates" and i was assigned to house no.8.. =)
the house i built was sponsored by Habitat For Humanity New Zealand..
so obviously the foreign volunteers i worked with were Kiwis!
4 of them actually: Larraine, Albe, Noel and Andrew..
local youth volunteers like Heang Siv, Mai and Net..
3 skilled workers who are paid USD5 a day: Kosal, Sreng and Non..
and our home owners: It Noy, Phally, Vanneth and Thavy..

all of our 21 houses started out looking like this:

the front of the house.. 1 layer of cement and 2 layers of bricks!

the back of the house.. toilet was already built with toilet bowls in it..

all of us are required to wear glooves throughout the build..
we carried bricks, soaked them in water,
placed cement then the bricks, then the patch up work..
the continuous bending down, squatting and standing up
was beyond imaginable.. a great workout!
by the end of the 1st day, i could hardly feel my wrinkled fingers..
and my hand shook while holding a 500ml bottle!

each brick was this heavy.. around 8kg!!!

hammering the bricks..

after placing the bricks on the cement,
we need to hammer it down to match the height of the string..
and sideways to make sure the stick on the adjacent bricks..

excess cement were removed and gaps were filled!

there are around 6 different types of bricks at our worksite..
the usual rectangular blocks of bricks;
rectangular brick with a depression in the middle on the top surface;
a cuboidal block of brick, half the size of the rectangular ones;
each of these also has similar one with a hole at one end!

the ones with the holes and depressions are for the steel rods..
which are placed in between the bricks for additional support!
i know that every 9th layer of bricks require steel rods,
firmly cemented into the bricks with depression..

this is how they the windows were fixed..

a few guys hold the window panes
and cement it to the underlying bricks..
extra cement are palced at the bottom corners..
a long bamboo stick is tied onto the top of the windows,
the lower end of the bamboo stick has a brick tied on it..
doing this, the window panes can stand while the cement dries..

Day 2 of build (Tuesday, 17 Nov 2009)

with bus B.. the banner was up during the 2nd day of the build

safety helmets were a must from that day onwards..
as our walls are getting higher, safety precaution is strictly adhered!

me passing a brick to Non.. a lot of stretching that day..

myself with the tools used while doing the cementing..

Mel doing the patching up work..

it was not just work, work, work!
we had time to play, enjoy and camwhore too.. hehe

Andrew and i "attacking" each other..

locked behind bars (of the door)..

Vanneth, the son of my house owner helping us out!

Day 3 of build (Wednesday, 18 Nov 2009)

we have 3 breaks daily..
morning break at 10am, lunch at 12pm and afternoon break at 3pm..
we usually have fruits with cakes/cookies for the 1st and last breaks..
lunch is usually white rice with 2 meat, 1 salad/spagetthi and dessert..
meat being chicken, pork, beef or seafood and always cakes!

this is me eating green banana for the first time!

house owners, volunteers, workers ate together during lunch!

our typical lunch box.. pretty filling!

ice-cold water and vitamin C juice are provided throughout the day..
staff and volunteers would push a cart full of them house to house!
soft drinks are also available during lunch.. nice eh?

but it is always back to work after the breaks.. duh~

Non doing the balancing act on the walls

i finally dared to climb up the scaffolding..
a lot of courage and strength needed!

and helped out with the patch work on top!

the scaffolds were this high and very flimsy..

the sun shine on us, the scorching heat was ease by the wind..
gone was the heat, and in came the dust into our nose and eyes!
we felt terrible at first and eventually got used it..
many thanks to the cold towels and face masks! =)

the medical center for any case of emergency!

i guess that's all for now.. wait patiently for Part 3!!!
p/s: pictures contributed by Giana, Mel and myself

Mekong Build 2009: Cambodia (Part 1)

2009-11-30T13:37:00.013+08:00

i have lost touch with the blogging world for quite a while..
but hey! guess what? i am officially BACK!!!!
no more exams to study for the next month at least.. haha..

it has been a week since we returned from Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project: Mekong Build 2009
was a great experience, a real eye-opener for me!
it was my very first time building homes for the less fortunate.
I believe the same goes to the rest of my team members:
Melissa, Georgiana and Min Tze!
we were youth volunteers representing Malaysia.

we came across this project by chance, many thanks to Melissa!
she's our team leader who was looking for some options for our
up-coming project for Community Service Club in our university!
we only paid for our air tickets and a donation of USD 100 each..
the rest were funded by Habitat For Humanity (HFH) Asia Pacific..
we as students totally hit the jackpot! =)

everything was decided very last minute..
as we only got to know about this build around 2 weeks earlier!
we had to book our tickets within 2 days notice..
met Winnie Wong, National Volunteer Programme Manager..
in the Kepong branch of HFH Malaysia a week before our finals!
she gave us some insight of the previous build..
so that we could at least know what to expect!

my finals ended on Friday afternoon..
we left to Phnom Penh by Air Asia the next day..
the 2.5 hours flight was quick!
i was stuck between 2 men throughout the flight..
no fun cos we don't speak each others' language!

our day 1 [Saturday, 14 Nov] was full of drama!
i arrived late at airport as my dad lost his parking ticket (long story),
too-much-liquid-in-baggage issues at LCCT, delayed flight,
took pictures with random people in the airport,
3 Cambodian Immigration officers checked my bag
and later flirted with me (i am serious),
late check-ins into hotel, dinner-hunting problems,
tuk-tuk and motorcycle accident,
got conned by the friendly tuk-tuk driver and the phone shop..
they sold a supposedly cost USD2 max SIM card to us at USD10!

but look at the bright side..
we arrived safe and sound, staying at a 4-star hotel..
and had the best Amok fish and chicken throughout the entire trip!

upon arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport.
we met Vitey, Sokha and Kyle.

our very first meal in a small, cosy restaurant in Phnom Penh

with Net, our tuk-tuk driver of the night

Day 2 (Sunday, 15 Nov) was a better day!
buffet breakfast at the hotel was awesome.. *yum yum*
I hadn't had such a big breakfast at 7am in a very long time!
since we had some extra time..
we took some pictures right outside our hotel..
which has a breathtaking view of Tonle Sap River!

Mel and Giana with the Tonle Sap River as backdrop

camwhoring shots.. haha

we headed to one of the conference rooms for a talk..
on "Building Leadership for The Future" by Mr Christopher Lee.
most of the youngsters present were local youth volunteers..
about 20 of us were international youth volunteers..
from Malaysia, Indonesia, India and New Zealand!
we had a brief self-introduction before the talk..

at some point of the talk, I am embarrassed to say that
i was trying really hard to stay awake! it was 2 hours long!
as every sentence in English has to be translated to Khmer~
it was like our early morning lectures..
the only difference was no breaks in between! =P

the speaker, Mr Christopher Lee from HEDC

during the talk.. *we are actually posing*

after that, we registered ourselves with the organizers..
and got our registration packages!
it was a Cambodian silk bag with a cap, a scarf, a T-shirt,
a bottle, hand-sanitizer and our week-long itenary in it!
each of us had a small waist pouch with our names on it..
it was really useful later on during the week! =)

all youth volunteers headed to the dumpsite area
where the future homeowners live in 3 buses!
it totally shocked me when i saw the condition of their houses..
wooden planks and rusty zinc roofs.. no proper sanitation..
very small huts with big families living in it!

most of them earn a living by scavaging for
reusable and recyclable items from the dumpsite..
shoes and radios are repaired and being sold in the local market!

we spoke to some of the families with the help of translators..
and took a sneak peek at some of their homes!
they are among thousands of families living in the area..

this couple is among one of the future homeowners

youth volunteers and the kids.. that's Heang Siv!

one of the stalls at the dumpsite area

the interior of one of the houses

a lady repairing shoes.. the hut is as big as it is seen here!

repaired shoes ready for sale

this little girl surprised me when she hugged me out of no where!
her family will move to their new home..
but she'll remain here with her sister to complete her studies!

outside some of the houses

kids play around barefooted in these areas

next stop was the dumpsite..
which was just a short walking distance away!
the stench was unbearable as we go nearer to the entrance..
but surprisingly it was okay when we were in it..
either we got used to the smell or it simply disappeared!
This area is usually closed to public..
but we were given a 10 minute access for a visit!

as we enter, we were greeted by these sights

youth volunteers walking in the dumpsite

the school was just situated in the dumpsite

these kids were picking up cardboards..
and asking us for our empty water bottles!
the piles behind are plastic bags for recycling.

all that I saw with my own eyes and tales I have heard that day,
really sent a message to me.,
how thankful I am for what I have!
how much most of us have been taking things for granted..
the kids here are just pinning for a better life away from this area..
a proper education is like a luxury to them!

this where we had our USD2.50 buffet lunch..

local youth volunteers said it was a typical Khmer meal..
but unfortunately they were not my liking so i only had a little..

we wanted to visit the palace but it was closed!
the same happened the day we left~ =(

instead, we went to the Russian Market on a tuk-tuk for shopping!

we bought souvenirs and clothes..
as we know we won't have time during the rest of the week!

later that night, we were dressed up for the Wecoming Dinner!
it took us less than an hour to get ourselves clean and ready..
surprisingly, with our Malaysian timing..
we were still earlier than the rest.. say WHAT?!

Giana, Mel, myself and Min Tze in Malaysian traditional outfits

with some of the youth volunteers

John and i in our Indian / Punjabi costumes..

it was a really grand set-up.. probably up to 40 tables?

with my new friends, Maria and Chhay in their Cambodian outfits.

Min Tze and i with Mr Maradi who has polio since birth..
he appeared in the video for Mekong Build 2009 in Cambodia!

with the beatiful Apsara, the angel of Cambodia!

with the Kiwis who were wearing their All Blacks shirts:
Kelsi, Helene and Ryan

part of the one big happy family! =)

the plans for more future homes

stay tuned for more on this exciting journey.. =)
p/s: photos contributed by Giana, Mel and myself..

anyway, this is old news but i haven't tell you yet..
SEE YOU IN SEM 3!!! XD

IMU Cup 2009

2009-10-23T10:30:00.003+08:00

i know this year's IMU Cup ended exactly a week ago..
like after nearly 5 whole months of practices and games!
but i was a little tied up with my notes.. so yeah~
my house.. the fiery red Phoenix got 2nd place overall.. =)
check out our standings for each event right here..

anyway, i wasn't at the finale a.k.a. closing ceremony..
so obviously i didn't get to watch the cheerleading competition!
i really wanted to, but the event started only around 7pm or so..
i had a birthday bash cum dinner to attend..
check out the wonderful cheers by the top 3 houses~ a MUST!!

this is the gold class performance by Griffin (orange) house..
their pyramid, spinning and flying were fantabulous!

silver medal won by Pegasus (white) house..
today's birthday boy Jeffrey was being thrown up many times..
i salute them for the feat!

Phoenix house took home bronze.. lots of girls i noticed!
it's pretty good except for some tumbles.. hehe..

i really want to give two thumbs up!
IMU has a lot of talented students who don't only study..
they can sing, dance, cheer, do sports, make videos etc..
these are your future doctors, dentists and pharmacists yo! =D

now it's time to study for EOS.. i shall make it to Semester 3!!!
then my dreams of being an Orientation Officer plus..
winning a medal for Phoenix badminton team will come true!
wish me luck, pray hard and study smart~ *yay! yay! yay!*

my Chun turns 30!!!

2009-10-10T08:00:00.007+08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WU CHUN!!! =)

remember the previous birthday post i blogged for you?
this time we'll try with a new concept..
30 minutes of videos to commemorate the big leap you are taking!
although it is not my own effort, i took time to compile it..
the happy and memorable moments for your 2009 journey~ ^^

this is you and the rest of Fahrenheit promoting your 3rd album,
Love You More and More / 越来越爱 released on 16 January 2009
on GTV's 100% Entertainment / 娱乐百分百..

enjoy this MV.. Chun, i have to say bravo!
your chinese improved and you look extremely hot in there~

your 3rd Japanese single Only You released on 18 March 2009..
i don't understand it though.. haha.. but it sounds cool~

then on 28 March 2009, you had your first concert in Malaysia..
i was there of cos, the second concert i have been in my entire life!
refresh your memories by reading the post..

the concert was a blast and it even appeared on the news!
i was jealous, so were the other die-hard Chillies (Chun's fans)
when you held that fan girl's hand during the concert..
you were the only one who held hands throughout the song,
bringing her around the stage and letting her sing..
how i wish i had that chance too! =P

you look adorable and blending into the stage backdrop..
singing my favourite cute song Little VIP/ 小小大人物.. =)

and you showed your macho-ness while playing the Taiko drums..
i remember screaming at the top of my lungs then.. *swoons*

your baby - Fitness Zone, opened it's second branch in Brunei..
i told my friends before that i will only join any gym
if you open a branch in KL, or better still in Petaling Jaya!
this is you giving your speech during the opening ceremony~

how can anyone not love you?
although you are celebrity, you are pretty down to earth..
taking your time to interact and take picture with your fans,
accepting their gifts and posting them up on your blog,
giving encouragement and advices as usual.. lovely!

i'll bug my friends from Brunei to take me for a visit..
i shall take picture with your cars and the number plates..
the stunning Ferrari B88 and the sporty Subaru BV1010..
hopefully can meet you too! =P

Fahrenheit members each released a photobook on 4 Sept 2009
your is titled My Journey / 我的旅程..
100 pages per book with passages and notes written by you..
i can't wait for it to be sold here in Malaysia!

they say life starts at 30.. enjoy the journey my Chun! *hugs*

mini update!

2009-10-04T14:06:00.005+08:00

hey people! sorry for the lack of updates..

i am facing major exam stress right now..
it'll be starting on Tuesday and consecutively every 2 weeks!
it's like so many things to cover, so little time given~
and we are having lots of unrelated to exam stuff to do..
i just don't get why they can't wait till after the exams?
or may be extend the semester? this semester is only 12 weeks..

we have like 5 assignments to complete in the span of one month..
2 written assignments, 1 video, 1 presentation and 1 report!
not to forget private and government dental clinic visits,
dental laboratory visit and a forum by invited speakers..
all of this a week before exams and during exam week.. T___T

oh, i resat for my CPR practical exam yesterday..
apparently i failed 1 scenario which is for the unconscious child..
and the best part is i don't remember doing anything wrong last time!
so woke up at 7.15am, left at 8am, drove 25km to uni..
to do a practical which took me around 3 minutes to do and complete..
i arrived home at 12.30pm, so tired and i slept after that..
now i really want to pass it or i'll be speechless!!!

nway, most of you must be wondering why i privatised my blog..
nothing much actually, something triggered it.. hehe..
might consider publicizing it again in the near future..
just in case my Chun drops by.. haha.. *whacked*

just to share with you my top most viewed posts of all time..
the top 3 especially has 3-digits daily hits.. =)
and that's before i privatised this blog of mine.. hehe..

1) Miss World 2007
2) Semester 1: Life as a Dental Student
3) Trip to Bukit Gambang Resort City, Kuantan
4) My Poor Left Hand
5) It's About Time.. =P
6) Golf & Mike
7) IMU Orientation Week 2
8) Day Trip to Tanjung Sepat

that's all for now.. will be back soon, i hope! XD

birthday update

2009-09-18T23:00:00.003+08:00

very quick update here.. it's my birthday today! =)

the pump attendent at the petrol station flirted with me..
i was shocked! like seriously no joke~
it's something difficult to digest so early in the morning!

the speeches from my friends were terrifying~
i know i look mature for my age..
and they just had to emphasize on that! sigh..
but it's ok.. not that i haven't heard of it ever before..
at least i'll still look as young when i am older.. =P
thank you anyway, i appreciate that!

i had 1/2 the auditorium singing birthday song for me..
a bit malu la but it was a nice feeling~ hehe..
i heard different versions of the song after that..
my IMU friends are a bunch of talented people.. that's for sure!

played bowling with the girls.. i sucked big time but it was fun~

it was just play, play, play today.. hehe..
only classes till noon without revising anything!
i had Wellness Appraisal till around 5.30pm..
which further confirmed how unfit i am.. *shakes head*
the test should have been done when i was practicing badminton!

i was stuck in the jam for 2 freaking hours with Mae Yee..
we had a good laugh, talk and man-hunting session alright!
thank god she was there with me.. *winks*

anyway, thanks a bunch to well-wishers out there~
from sms to calls, blogs to facebook and face-to-face encounters!
thanks for making today a memorable day..

not forgetting the presents and cards.. *hugs*

it's MY day, they said.. =)

my 2nd week of September~

2009-09-12T15:23:00.001+08:00

this week i was less busy, as in less classes to attend..
but i am fully loaded with assignments..
two is down, another two more to go! must finish by mid-week ok~

there were some pretty interesting stuff this week..
some of you may already know, Phoenix got 4th place in badminton..
we tried to kick some ass, but didn't make it..
oh well~ there's always next year to nail it.. hehe..
we can start training after EOS 2 and BDS 1!
btw, a girl from the winning team dislocated her elbow in the finals!

this week's Make A Difference (M.A.D.) events were pretty happening..
it's like an IMU Arts Festival were students participate in events like
photography, drawing, dance, music, speech, video-making etc..

have a look of the winning team from dance category, Masquerade..
one of them is Ai Ling, who taught us fan dance back in SMKBU!
they have pretty cool dance moves alright.. enjoy~

next is Music Appreciation.. no competition, just entertainment!
i think from our batch there were 2 teams:
Melissa's group and Carcinoma (yes, you saw it correctly)..
but i am gonna show you a clip of one of my OOs singing..
enjoy the 6 in 1 song by Kyan and Daniel!

now in another note, Bite and Impression Registration session!
this is our second time doing so.. and pictures as promised.. hehe..

we have to take the impression on each other using alginate..
Suet Yen is the operator, Eka is the patient and i am the assistant!

this is the leftover of the alginate mix..

how is it done? we added water into the powder..
stir quickly and steadily it until it's creamy and soft..
it changes colour from purple to pink then white as in hardens..

then we need to remove the impression from the mouth..
compare it with the teeth, wash and disinfect it.. no pictures for this!
and head down to the dental lab to make the mould..

most of us ended up with alginate all over our mouth like Pei Jie.. =P

the dental lab was pretty chaotic at that time.. lol..

Kai Shang attempting to pour the stone mix into the tray..

the vibrator is there to get rid of bubbles in the first layer..

end up with something like my maxillary and mandibular stones!

Sam placing some powder for plaster mix into the rubber bowl..
appropriate amount of water and powder is needed for all our mixes!

after that we'll put a lump of plaster mix on the tile..
invert the tray and place the dried stone mix on the top..

as the stone is settled down, remove the tray from the models..
this step requires patience, strength and determination.. hehe..

and it's time to trim and polish the models like Chong Dee..

please keep your fingers and teeth model away from the machine..
a safe distance at least, like what Je Haw is doing..

after everything is done, we pose and smile with our models! =)

ok, this is last of the triology of this blog post..
make sure you have already eaten alright.. don't say i didn't warn ya~

090909 was my parents' anniversary..
so we headed to Bavarian Bierhaus in The Curve for dinner..
it was my very first time trying out German food!

the menu cover.. thank god my dad was paying the bill.. =P

the ambience was not bad.. just a little too dark for my liking..
and there was no air-cond for that matter.. only fans leh~

they had really nice decorations on the walls though..

i ordered 6 in 1 Pentathlon Pace smoothie *yum yum*, consist of:
plain yogurt, peach fruit, ice-cream, apple, honey and orange juice!

my drink tasted better than my brothers'..
they had sour ice-blended Peach and Raspberry respectively.. hehe..
no beers for our family despite the on-going Happy Hour!

we had Sausage Platter.. 6 types of sausages grilled to perfection!

Crispy Roast Pork Knuckles with a freaking knife stuck at the top..

Barbeque Baby Pork Rib.. this is lovely! i want moreee~

and finally Gordon Blue.. it's stuffed with cheese and ham inside!

that's all for now.. i have a lotttt to revise.. wish me luck! =)

hello people!

2009-09-05T20:01:00.011+08:00

i am back! =D

sorry for not updating in a while.. i was pretty occupied lately!
and no, i was not part of ME209 orientation..

i shall wait till Semester 3 to be an OO (Orientation Officer)!
yes, mark my words.. i'll make it through EOS 2!!!

i think i have problems with my time management.. =(
i spent a lot of time doing unnecessary stuff, non-academic related..
so i have like another 3 weeks of lecture to catch up on!
this did not happen in Sem1, why is it now?

but i believe everything will get back to normal staring Monday..
feel free to lash out on me if anyone sees me lazing around!
Joo Yong did a good job the other day..
i was taking my so-called "power nap" in the library..
and then she woke up instantly by shouting my name! =P

------------------------------End of Part 1----------------------------

now is the continuation of the last 2 weeks.. very brief one, i hope!

Chin Ning came down to KL the day of the IPTS debate..
since he brought us round Penang last holiday,
we promised him to eat duck rice when he is in KL..
so Mel and i took him and his girlfriend for a dinner at Long Foong!

freaking long queue for the duck wei~
non-stop chopping of ducks from the start of our dinner at 6pm
till we finish walking around the pasar malam around 8 something!

our dinner that night.. for FOUR people!

and i asked a stupid question resulting in roaring laughter..
but i knew the answers alright: ONE duck has ONLY TWO legs!!!

that week we had CPR Theory Exam, which i passed! ^^
people who didn't had to pay for the resit ok~

oh, on the first day puasa..
we were at Sheraton Imperial Hotel to break fast.. joking!
cousin CC's birthday that's why.. but we were the first to arrive..
not a good time to have buffet though..
cos it's not my favourite kind of food variety!

cousin CC bought a lot of party accessories for her guests..
from con-shaped party hats, guns and police cap for the boys,
to hairband and wand set for the girls, and annoying whistles!

Daniel blowing off the candle for his mummy..

cousin Syuen and my bro posing with some of the accessories~

up next is about another OHC session.. we did some cool stuff!
we took each others bite impressions, you know, moulding teeth?
no pictures though.. i will take some photos next time around!

then it was Boh's birthday on August 28th..
the entire batch was singing him a birthday song..
around 270 of us in the lecture theatre! just imagine~
it was seriously the first time hearing it so loud and clear..
cos usually not everyone sings..
and it is somebody's birthday every other day.. haha..

i took this picture with Tay's DSLR.. =D

Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO) performance
in Sunway Convention Center on 29 Aug 2009 was lovely!
we went there to watch Chin Ning perform..

and guess who we met there? Jiexun, Ying Tian and family!
apparently they are good friends with each other..
and Ying Tian's sister was the concert mistress.. cool right?

me, Joo Yong and Shi Wen before the performance..
this was a successful 3rd attempt by me! pro right? =)

have fun with the following video..
ignore the guy's head, he was blocking my view half the time..
watching live was better though! hehe..

some of the 105 MPYO members and their funny conductor..

i had badminton match the next day, was part of women's doubles!
Phoenix won 7 out of 10 games.. i lost both, damn sad case..
but we will do well in the Semi-Finals and Finals tomorrow evening..
Phoenix just got to win that gold medal alright! =)

with some of the Phoenix badminton team for IMU Cup!

last but not least.. a picture of me and Chiew Yi on Merdeka Day!

not that we celebrated Merdeka or anything..
just that this seriously is our first picture together!
since like forever? yes indeed!

the looong week!

2009-08-15T21:22:00.011+08:00

it's a Saturday night and there goes another week!

PBL has been a devil to me.. 4 PBLs on the 1st week = no sleep!
3 on the 2nd week, 2 on the 3rd and following weeks..
thank god for that cos it has been extremely time-consuming..

anyway, my group mates are a lovable bunch!
everyone shares their info and we have a good laugh every time..
apparently in other groups, some people have mouthful of gold!
i like my facilitator for both Dental and Medical PBLs, Dr Muneer..
he's nice and he always have interesting stuff to share with us.. =)

i had my nails done by Mae Yee and Zeng on Tuesday!

thank you my dears~
the job was well done and i like the colour!
but i had a tough time getting rid of them before Friday's CSU..
the top coat really can last.. i rubbed till my hands got tired! =P

oh, and Yoke Yin left us for the US already..
we practically had farewells for her every week for a month!
definitely will miss her in our regular yamcha session..
she's like totally in a different time zone now.. >.<

the first official farewell when the Aussie mates were still here! =)

a night before her morning flight, a few of us visited her..
since we can't be there to send her off, i bought her KFC!
you know in chinese, 送机 >>> 送鸡.. lame right? haha..

Yinky with her chicken.. =P

we had a great time chatting.. the 6 of us!

up next is Dental Clinic Session, it was fun.. =)
we got to experiment the dental unit!
i didn't know a the chair has a multifunction foot control..
the seat can be moved when the equipments are intact..
while they are being used, the speed can be increased by foot!
cool right??? means we must learn how to multitask soon~

Group II in our spanking new tunics with Dr Hanan and Dr Saad..

not forgetting the Skills Centre session..
we were taught how to wash our hands properly, gowning,
wear so-called "sterilized" gloves which we had to fold it back.. =S
and do intramuscular injection on a dummy.. this is tough!

let me tell you something: injecting the buttock
was much simpler than placing the fluid inside the syringe..
i say kudos to all nurses out there!
no pictures for this as i was kinda busy figuring things out..

and finally, went to help out in today's HEP-IPTS Debate..
i reached uni at 6.45am as we were supposed to be there by 7am..
some people were late including the important ones!

we did some reception job and were temporary runners!
i had fun watching the first round thanks to the Melissa(s).. XD
KDU vs Monash.. i personally liked KDU team better..
probably cos they were the government..
the motion was something like this:
"Abolishing the Quota System in Public Universities"

IMU didn't make it to the semi-finals though..
i went home after the semis started, too tired..
my eyes were practically closing when i was driving home..
so dangerous, i know.. i slumped on my bed after that!
i had a good sleep after sooo long..
all i can say is that the sleep was really satisfying.. =)

my 08.08.09

2009-08-09T17:22:00.014+08:00

yesterday marked one year since Beijing Olympics 2008 started..
i started my day by waking up at around 7.15am..
we had CPR theory class to attend at 9am.. compulsory!

it was pretty fun and i like Prof Mark's accent.. lol
can't wait for the practical part for CPR..
but we have t0 first pass the theory exam.. 42/50!
that's like taking undang all over again.. haha..

anyway, exactly a year ago (yet again), Isabelle was born..
she looked exactly like me when i was a month old too..
but now, she no longer has THE look..
in fact she's prettier and less chubbier than my baby self.. hehe..
we celebrated her step into babyhood last night! =)

her birthday cake.. look lovely and taste yummy~
cheese on the outside with icing design, chocolate cake in the inside!

Isabelle with daddy, mummy and Ivan..

we tried taking a lot of pictures with the birthday girl..
it wasn't really fruitful cos babies just don't stay still..
among the reasons were: not looking at the camera smiling,
moving frantically around, grabbing everything within her reach,
closing her eyes each time the camera flashes!

we had to keep our smile as long as we could,
while the photographer waits for the perfect shot..
patience was a virtue, like really!
until Man Wah found a way to get Isabelle's attention..
she smiled and stopped moving for more than a split second!

curious of how we did it? have a look at this video.. hehe..

i left the party earlier together with my bro, cousins and uncle..
we went to Sepang, and abrupt and very last minute decision..
to watch the Merdeka Millenium Endurance Race 2009..

i was at the event back in 2007.. check it out here..
last year, i was having my National Service, so i missed out.. =S
this time we went like really late at night..
reached there around 10.30pm..
which was when JPM's Porsche was out of the race..
so everyone at the pitstop was being pretty emo.. aww~

since we have no team to cheer on,
and it was Uncle Ping and cousin Syuen's first time here..
we went to have a look around the paddock area..

cousin Syuen with the Porsche..

with the poster of JPM drivers: my uncle, cousins and their partners..

myself with the Integra..

the inside: very tight seat, wet and smelly!
what do you expect when it has been driven for 11hours?

a picture next to the race track..

Henry, Aaron, Rong Qin and Jia Yao was later than us..
they were invited by cousin Creamy who was working there..
met up with them, they seemed impressed.. hehe..

catch a glimpse of the last 10 minutes of the race..
should be around 11.30pm..
they had raced 306 laps on the Sepang circuit! wow~

the wait for the prize-giving ceremony was horrendous..
i think we waited below the podium for like 30 minutes?

saw a few more famous drivers that appear in Malaysian papers..
Alex Yoong and Jazeman Jaafar, just at max 10 steps away..

the white guy next to me had A LOT to complain..
i swear he has repeated this a gazillion times:
"how long does it take to host 9 people on the podium???"
it's supposed to be 9 people from each category..
he looked hot before he opened his mouth.. =P

but at least we had fun watching the umbrella girls in action..
the Malaysian girls showed less skin than the Japanese of cos..
some of them wore really nice outfits..
but most of them were just plain skimpy!

all the guys present had a fun time looking of cos..
professional photographers snapping away..
then this Jap model stripped her top, may be she was hot..
revealing her chest and she sat down right behind us to rest..
the Malay guys started taking pictures with their phones! =.="''
how contradictory to the motion PAS always pose.. meh~

finally: the winners for the A1 category..

estatic Syuen cos he got the cap thrown down from the podium!
behind him are some umbrella girls.. not the best-dressed though..

it ended with a 5-miute fireworks display.. first time ever! =)

the start of something new~

2009-08-01T15:01:00.007+08:00

O-M-G!!! it's august already?!!

it has been a week since a whole new semester has started..
and yes, we are learning new stuff.. it was a hectic week!
i am kinda lack of sleep, only slept for like 3-6 hours per night..

i enjoyed looking at the beautiful pictures of bacteria..
we have to remember their details and identify them..
that really freaks me out.. hopefully i can do so!

oh btw, comparative dentistry was quite an interesting lecture..
although i accidentally dozed off at a few slides..
i swear that i tried staying awake..
i was listening very attentively before that happened!

and after the looong week, went to watch an awesome movie!
it was really funny and entertaining!
my first outing with Zeng, Mae Yee and Wei Hoong..

The Proposal starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds

the business deal between Andrew Paxton and Margaret Tate..

announcing their engagement at Andrew's family reunion..

i don't mind watching this movie again actually..
here's the trailer, enjoy! =)

around Klang Valley and Penang.. =)

2009-07-19T16:24:00.031+08:00

instead of "fat-mou-ing" at home like the first week..
my holidays got slightly interesting.. have been on the move!

-------------------------------------COP--------------------------------------

our Community Oriented Project (COP) last week was fun!
we visited My Little MBA Kindergarten in Klang..
yes, we drove all the way there early in the morning..
the journey there took us an hour!

we had 2 sessions altogether.. the children were lovely!
most of them participated in our activities..
the six-year-olds were the more active ones.. =)

watch this video of Stephanie talking to the kids.. enjoy~

Melissa teaching the kids the hand-washing songs..

Joo Yong during her story-telling activity..

me teaching some of the kids how to brush their teeth..

listening to the instructions..

queuing up like a train back to class..

some of the kids with their muffins.. home-made! =)

after that we went around Klang for food and some shopping..
and also celebrated Melissa's birthday!

the birthday girl with her slice of cake.. lol..

all smiles~ COP accomplished.. but time to do the report! haha..

------------------------------Wen's trip to KL-------------------------------

Shi Wen came down to KL on Monday..
i haven't seen her in more than a year! how time flies~
met up with Chean Yuin and Melissa during her first day here..

our best camwhoring shot with all for of us in it! haha..

the waiter at Seo-Gung mixing the bimbimbap for us..

Korean meals usually comes with side dishes.. *yum yum*

after dinner we headed to SS2 night market..
i know they sell a lot of food here..
but i didn't know they sell nice clothes!
next stop for shopping will be in pasar malam! haha..

a long queue at this particular stall selling fried squid, i think!

next day we headed down to Kuala Lumpur..
on a mission to buy books from Kamal Bookstore..
it was indeed an exercising journey..
taking the LRT and walk walk walk!!!

Wen's final day here was spent in Sunway Pyramid..
met up with 2 of our college mates, Eu Nee and Sun Mei..
the rest of them were no where to be seen..
either they are overseas holidaying, studying or working.. =S

it was lunch for us at Canton-i..
and 5 hours of singing in RedBox.. which i believe cons money!
why on earth do we need RM9 worth of small bowl of peanuts?

group shot at RedBox.. they sang like songbirds, unlike me.. =P

------------------------------Day 1 in Penang---------------------------------

next day, Melissa, Wen and i headed up to Penang!
Mel and i haven't been to Penang in years..
we took the morning flight to Air Asia, woke up at 5.30am!

camwhoring outside Penang International Airport upon arrival..

off we went to Penang Island by ferry..
i never knew cars can be transported by ferry in Penang!
we had fun taking pictures and be very tourist-sy on board.. lol

look at the cars on deck!

the steps to the upper deck is very steep..

the Titanic pose.. haha..

Melissa with her one ringgit..
i dared her to shout: I AM THE QUEEN OF THE WORLD!!

near the jetty at Penang Island..

met up with Chin Ning, Wen's friend outiside this music school..
this area has houses and shops along the blocks of building!

and then to Fort Cornwallis..

we snacked on something called lobak.. very fried!

and we saw this funny sign.. fine for just sitting around!

we went on to buy different biscuits from 3 different places..
but this place is most memorable..
cos the aunty gave us free freshly baked Tambun biscuits..
and she asked us to take more! so nice hor~

Soon Hiang Biscuit at Jalan Kuantan, Penang..

at Kek Lok Si Temple, surrounded by fishes..

with our respective zodiac animals..

with Goddess of Mercy under construction..

outside one of the doors..

there were beggers around this area..
Ning says the same people have been around for years!

by the stairs.. waiting for the hot guy to walk pass us again..

tortoises.. a lot of them! some were heard mating.. haha..

Chin Ning and i at Penang Air Itam Dam..

very big, nice and green.. =)

Penang Laksa and Sugarcane drink by the roadside stall..

Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince..
i was surprised that there was no queue at Queensbay Mall..
it was the first day of screening in Malaysia!

the only people in the cinema when we stepped in..

after nearly 3 hours of the movie, it was horrible..
i didn't read the 6th book and i thought it sucked..
i cannot imagine reactions from die-hard fans!

went for dinner.. this is Hokkien Char Penang Style..

----------------------------------Day 2 in Penang---------------------------

we ate breakfast at the biggest Dim Sum restaurant in Penang..
it is located opposite KDU Penang branch..

a lot of people! mostly uncles and aunties during that hour..

some of our dim sum dishes.. nice and cheap!

next we headed to Tanjung Bungah beach..
very hot and sunny.. took a lot of pictures using Ning's camera..

the shot that i had with me was this..
the couple nearly bang into us.. but we ran fast.. haha..

took some pictures at The Ship restaurant, Batu Ferringhi..

Chin Ning playing us a song with his viola.. love the tune!

i know how to play *cough* i mean pose with the viola..

we headed to Bukit Genting Hill and had Tab Tim Grob..
a Thai dessert: waterchesnut with jack fruit..

next was a rambutan farm.. caught red-handed!
sweet and juicy rambutan.. his aunt's tree apparently..

next was Balik Pulau Market.. look more like bungalow la..

saw a grandma cutting nutmegs or buah palah..

nutmeg, the fruit is only found in Balik Pulau..

the nutmeg drink and Pasembur Penang, known to me as rojak..
more like Indian style rojak with Chinese style gravy..

the famous satay.. only 25 cents per stick!

later we had Indo Mee at a roadside mamak stall..

crossing the Penang bridge..

at the end of the bridge, the two Penangites told us that
they are going to take us for dinner at Ipoh..
Mel and i were totally shocked!
and i asked: Penang no more food to eat ah?
they were pretty sad hearing that.. =P

instead we had seafood at Bukit Tambun..
5 dishes for 4 of us was a lot!

after that we headed home to rest..
the two of them practiced their instrutments,
while Mel and i took turns to use the computer,
and also watched their mini concert.. hehe..

this is Shi Wen playing her basoon.. blow us away!

--------------------------------Day 3 Penang--------------------------------

all 3 of us slept in until around 11am..
since Wen has orchestra practice, Ning has headed to KL..
for our last day, Li Keong who we have not seen in ages..
was our tour guide for the day.. hehe..

he took us for lunch in this restaurant in Butterworth..
apparently it's so famous till tourists travel here to taste it..

fried pigeon.. recommended dish!

they called this popiah.. although it doesn't look like one..

steam fish.. the sauce slightly sour and spicy..

fried bee hoon.. nice!

then we went touring around.. this is the Air Force..
previously it was under the Australians, but later sold to
the Malaysians for only a ringgit!

after that we headed to Autocity Penang..
bought this Chocolate Cream Chip from Starbucks!

we saw people filming for the Malaysian-made series..
高校铁金刚 / Yes Sir!

Rynn Lim Yu Zhong, a Malaysian artiste - only can see his hair!

how lucky of us to be on set.. haha..
only if it was Wu Chun, i would have waited till filming is over~

Li Keong, Mel and i camwhoring in the car..

Wen's dad ta-pao Penang Char Koay Teow for us for dinner..
a bit too spicy for me.. had a tough time eating!

on the way to the airport we saw "Penang Twin Towers ''again..
it's actually condominiums.. lol..

our flight was delayed and we camwhored in the plane!

after multiple shots and flash were seen..
a foreigner sitting a row in front of us asked
whether we would like him to take a picture for us.. OMG, malu!!

anyway, we kinda not-so-obviously stalked some people..
if you take a look closely, there were 2 cute guys on board..
one is an asian same row as us, another is a white guy with a cap!

enjoyed the video?
we caught both their attentions unintentionally, like really..
at separate occasions prior to the video-taking! haha..

so this is it for the loooong post..
thanks for all the fun and for reading! *hugs*

of american movie and taiwanese series

2009-07-07T01:48:00.002+08:00

holidays have been a week..
what have i done so far?

i went for two bowling try-out sessions..
lost to 2 different guys who i went with, Damien and Ickes!
i need a lighter ball.. i need an 8!

i also read a book in a day.. 500 pages, no joke..
i watched a movie with Melissa, Joo Yong, Shing Lung and
believe it or not, my long lost primary schoolmate Shaun!

we watched State of Play..

it was a pretty abrupt decision made at the counter..
as other shows we initially wanted to watch were out of our schedule!
all we knew it was about crime and nothing else..
we did not what to expect or anticipate..
but the movie was really really good!

the main characters.. clockwise:
Ben Affleck, Robin Wright Penn, Russell Crowe, Rachel McAdams

senior reporter Cal McAffrey and junior reporter Della Frye

things revolved around Congressman Stephen Collins

Helen Mirren as the boss Cameron Lynn meeeting with the cops

digging for answers..

the wife of his close friend whom he slept with last time..

the entire movie started out with 3 deaths..
and these journalists are out to report the truths..
drama eventually unfolds intelligently in front of us..
a puzzle for us to solve, easy to understand.. =)

i also watched a drama in a week..
there was only 12 episodes i think.. short, simple and sweet!

ToGetHer a.k.a. Superstar Express / 爱就宅一起 *click*

starring Rainie Yang as Momo..
the girl whose name nobody can remember..
whose presence or absence is often forgettable..
whose life revolved around her favourite comic and its character..

Prince Casaba.. her fantasy and her life!

until one day, Mars starred by Jiro Wang stepped into her life.
not only as her classmate but her housemate as well!
Mars, a has-been celebrity who lost the status of his..
but who still has fans adoring him..

Mars singing with his band, formed before he was famous..

not forgetting Momo's childhood friend, Jia Sen..
who never grew up since the day they met..
a soon-to-be successful swimmer who is likes Momo very much..
George Hu played this character pretty well.. =)

Jia Sen and Momo during his birthday in the zoo..

hatred towards each other became love and care..

Mars singing the song 默默 specially written for her, Momo..

watch their ups and downs.. pretty good on-screen couple! lol..

watch the trailer and enjoy the show!

that's all for now.. =)

semester 1: life as a dental student

2009-06-30T17:32:00.016+08:00

wow! time really really flies~
i am now on my 4-week semester break..
so the next time i step into my university, i'll be in semester 2!
according to our seniors, we'll have a hell of a time!!!
i got to be really prepared.. FIGHTING~~~

anyway, i realized that my recent post are about outings and food..
so many pictures of food that reminds me of Chun..
go and have a look at his blog and you'll know why.. hehe..
but i did not do it on purpose, i swear!

i shall change it a little this time around..
just a sneak peak of some of the things i learned in Semester 1..
excited to know? i have tried avoiding posting some pictures..
just in case my friends who don't take biology can't take it.. haha..

for Foundation part I, about 2 hours of morning lectures daily..
we basically touched the surface of all the systems in our body..
each system takes around a week to cover..

the very basic cell structures and their functions

enzymes (blue) and substrates (yellow)

skin structures: thick and thin skin seen here..

muscles of the body: muscle fiber is shown..

joints of the body..

haemopoiesis which means formation of blood cells..

lymphatic system: only the head and neck region is seen here..

the thorax region..

our heart and cardiac cycle..

respiration: its structures and mechanism..

urinary system.. i think this kidney is pretty.. hehe..

the digestive system.. i like large intestine the best..

ovulation.. this is awesome! only happens once a month in females!

fertilization.. we saw videos of this.. super funny!

cell division: late telophase under the microscope..

DNA karyotype..

not forgetting Biochemistry, Statistics and Behavioral Science..
there were no pretty diagrams for these topics.. so yeah..

up next is about Dental Science 1..
around 2-3 hours each day, 3 times a week.. =)

craniofacial embryology: this is us when we are 7-week old..

craniofacial osteology.. this is nice! =)

trigeminal nerve..

blood supply of the head and neck region..

muscles of facial expression and mastication..

triangles of the neck..

identify teeth: incisors, canines, premolars and molars..

every line on this mandibular second molar has a name!

tooth emergence for deciduos and permanent dentition..

formation of dental tissues.. enamel is seen here.. cool eh?

and finally salivary glands and saliva..

lectures aside, we also had Problem Based Learning (PBL) sessions..
for semester 1 one session per week.. research takes time you see..
but for next semester, it'll be two session per week .. oh no!

there are also Medical Museum sessions on a weekly basis..
and occasionally lab work and clinic sessions..
i like these especially when there is hands-on work to do.. =)

i guess that's about it.. hope you enjoyed your journey..
cos i really did! can't wait for Semester 2.. =P
but happy holidays for now~

celebrating father's day

2009-06-22T13:11:00.008+08:00

it was Father's Day yesterday.. did you spend time with daddy?
the same group of us went out together again..
and yet again --- Japanese cuisine!!!
but this time round it was at Umai-Ya in Damansara Utama..

we started our lunch at 11.30am up till 2.30pm..
it was a buffet lunch yet again.. order as much as you like..
but got to finish all of it la.. hehe..
you won't believe the amount of food i have consumed in 3 hours..
i have like sushi-phobia for now.. it's SCARY!

daddy and i.. his genes are definitely passed down to me! =P

special mushroom soup

squid, beans and soft-shelled crab..

variety of sashimi on ice..

tofu..

handrolls: california, salmon, tuna and unagi

chicken teppanyaki..

kake udon (noodles) and beef BBQ stick..

dragon maki and unagi sushi.. one of the best dishes!

more sushi!!!

dessert: wasabi ice-cream surrounded by green tea ice cream..

these are just maybe 1/3 of the food we ordered..
we had plates and plates flowing in continuosly for 2 hours!
no wonder i gained a lot of weight lately.. T__T

anyway, i asked my bro to take picture of the toilet..
why do you need mirrors on 4 walls when you pee???

the makan gang!!! =)

trip to Bukit Gambang Resort City, Kuantan

2009-06-13T16:20:00.026+08:00

sorry for the lack of updates my dears!
was kinda busy lately.. 2 exams in the span of 3 weeks!
so gotta revise for both dental and medical stuff.. =)

anyway, i am going to compensate by blogging on my last trip..
the day after my Dental In-Course Assessment..
5 families headed up to Kuantan, Pahang from 5-7 June 2009..
for a 3 days 2 nights stay at Bukit Gambang Resort City (BGRC)!
our main purpose was to play at the Waterpark.. hehe..

it is supposedly the biggest resort in the East Coast..
costing RM1 billion with all the advertisements everywhere..
from the radio, to leaflets and their website..
not to mentioned we booked this trip a month earlier..
thanks to them advertising their cheap and good trip here!

have a look at their pamphlets..

when we reached there, all our jaws dropped! like seriously~
they were still under construction for God's sake..
and the resort was meant to open on 6 June 2009, the next day!

the disbelief upon arrival.. after our 4-hour journey!

look at the amount of cars at the resort!

the construction trucks were still there.. so are the workers!

this front porch was completed at 10am, 5 hours before we arrived!

the next thing that greeted us after the front porch was THIS..
our swimming pool for the rest of the weekend! GAH~

adults talking to the Sales Director (lady in orange) at the reception..

my first impression towards the BGRC was just plain terrible..
they were to open 100 rooms on 5 June 2009
and another 100 rooms the next day together with the Waterpark..
apparently there were another thousand over visitors before us!

their rooms were not ready and we had to wait for like 3 hours!
we booked 5 family suites but they gave us some wrong rooms..
the first room we had was freaking dusty with only 2 single beds..
my cousins' room was actually occupied by some other people..

the only entertainment at that time was 2 clowns with balloons!

oh god, apparently their computer system was down..
so the staffs had to distribute the rooms manually!
since most of the staffs were new to the environment..
they are kinda clueless of the location of the rooms as well.. =_=
but they were trying to be as friendly as possible to frustrated guests!

then finally it was 7pm.. dinner time!
the guests were like gluttons.. everybody was rushing like mad..
they took mountain-high of rice, tons of chicken, fish etc..
some even took bowls and bowls of soup..
i saw one guy taking 1 chunk of banana they moment it arrived!

have a look at the insane people in the following video:

those inconsiderate people left many other guest without any food..
my family included.. luckily we had late lunch before arrival!
but as the saying goes: hungry people are angry people..
true enough.. there was this particular guy..
i saw him queuing from one side to another..
yet he did not manage to get any food..
so here comes the commotion!

he threw plates at the chef! not just once but twice~
like throw a plate, then a fork/spoon then argue argue argue..
with his hand going up and down, another lady joined him..
then he throw another plate 5 minutes later!

i wanted to go forward to take a video, but better not..
he looked like a freaking gangster..
the whole family looked and acted like 1 too..
everybody was stunned and practically staring at them!
after all that, he could actually smile while walking away.. fuyoh~
oh btw, those greedy people wasted plenty of food!
our families went out for dinner at Gambang town after that..

oh, they had Magic Show at 9pm that night.. it was a FULL HOUSE!
instead of watching, i went back to my room..
i studied Male Reproductive System with Marieb and my notes..
i totally thanked god that i brought it along at the 24th hour..
or else i would be screaming at my mum who made me come! =P

my bro was really angry earlier.. stomping his feet while walking..
because of him, who spoke to the manager..
in front of some white guy - some executive of BGRC..
we got a family suite almost instantly hehe..

the next day we saw these plastered on the walls..

so yes, all of us had a FREE half-day guided tour for 2 days!
21 of us were like the first big family to register..
first come first serve basis ma~ we occupied half a bus.. hehe..

so on Saturday, after lunch which was quite delicious..
btw, the variety and taste of the free meals improved every meal!
we headed for a tour around Kuantan! =)

my lunch was rice with chicken, beef, lamb, vege and fruit salad!

our first stop was a batik printing place..
have a look on how they put wax on the cloth for batik:

some of the tools used.. =)

a close up on the design of the aluminum "chop"..

hand painted batik are more expensive compared to dyed ones..

my family and friends shopping for batik stuff.. loads of them!

the next stop was the place were they make salted fish..
we were supposed to see the process of it being made..
but it was Agong's birthday, so even the buffalo took leave!

so all we got to see was the platform that is used to dry the fish!

off we go back into the bus.. to our next destination!

we headed to a beach, which name i cannot recall..
some triathlon event was to be held the next day..
so i saw a couple of hot guys checking-in their bikes.. =)
we spent only an hour there..
and we bought a lot of keropok lekor too.. hehe..

look how beautiful the beach is.. =)

i didn't get to use my swimsuit i bought just a day before.. T_T
cos i left my clothes and towels in the bus.. lazy to walk back!

cousin Shannon posing for the camera..

after that we went to Kuantan town itself..
our bus just took a 5 minute drive, one turning and that's it..
that was how big Kuantan is.. =P
the lake was really pretty.. we should take the ferry next visit!

we were back to the resort by 5.30pm..
we asked permission to have a look at the state of the water park..
permission granted to the supposedly restricted area..
we were then followed by another few groups of people.. hehe..

after a 5 minute walk: the entrance.. looks like a bungalow!

the road further up.. not accessible at all..

zoomed in view from the side of the entrance..
and part of the water park was meant to open that day? i see mud!!!

we played with bubbles after that..

after dinner and shower, we retreated to my friends' room..
to play games and watch Madagascar on TV2.. hehe..

thinking of startegy during some maths board game.. =)

the 3rd and last day arrived, we visited Sungai Lembing town!
we were lucky to get back the same tour guide..
Uncle Francis was great, he gave pretty detailed explanation~

first thing we did upon arrival was to eat..
most of the food were sold out when we reached at 9am..
it's funny to see like 3 buses in a row entering such a small area!

this pak cik sells Apam Balik.. 3 for RM1 only!!!
very yummy and cheap! i bought like RM5 worth of it.. =P

me with the very old Shell petrol pump.. too low for me!

my cousin's family with a lovely i-forgot-the-name hill..

some river just right opposite.. nice! ^^

next stop was the Sungai Lembing Musuem.. mining artifacts inside!

at the entrance.. lovely weather..
exactly like those in 1900s cos it drizzled a little..

Sungai Lembing was a major producer of underground tin..
a mine area even before Kuala Lumpur existed..
during heyday, the mines were the largest and deepest in the world!

us crossing the bridge..

the view from the bridge.. what used to be a river..

and finally our last stop of the day.. souvenirs!
well, not exactly.. more like buying salted fish and stuff..
you'd be surprised by the number of people in there.. hehe..

my youngest bro, mum and dad with a variety of ikan bilis..

people selecting salted fish of their choice..

shark cartilages.. anyone?

interesting way to catch flies.. disgusting ain't it?

time to taste food!

anyway, when we were back to the resort..
we saw an extra attraction for kids, just in case they are bored!

the girls and a boy.. hehe..

group picture before leaving the place.. must leave some memory!

we'll be back the end of the year when BGRC is R-E-A-D-Y!!!
it's a complementary stay for us the next vist too.. =D

headed back to KL and was stuck in a jam..
right in front of the Raub/ Kuala Lipis exit along the highway..

our car was filled with laughter all the way..
it was also my first time seeing a long queue in the guys toilet! haha..
that's about it for the so-called worst yet best trip ever! =)

update:// check out my next visit to BGRC here!

highights of the week!

2009-05-22T22:39:00.002+08:00

i had my first Behavioral Science interview this week.. =)
we were to take down the patient's history for the doctor..
my group's simulated patient was simply awesome!
he's a Chinese uncle, may be around 50 years old..
totally got into all of his characters - 9 different scenarios in total!

he was only given 8 scenarios to act with 9 of us in the group..
so he was given an option to repeat any scenario or make up one..
but he chose to use his real-life situation for us.. cool leh?

he was showing signs of headache, emoness, bad english etc..
very good practice for us, he was a really good actor..
IMU really paid him well cos i saw him again the next day..
and guess what for? Semester 5 clinical exam.. haha..

we had a good facilitator too.. *drumrolls* Mr Alexius!
he gave us on insights and commented on each of our interview..
about what's good and what's not and how to improve! =)
hopefully i'll do well and better for the interview exam!

-------------------------- Time for American Idol 2009 ---------------------

by now everyone should know who won right?
immediately after morning lectures..
we rushed down to the Student Lounge from 4th floor to LG..
Zeng was WAYYY faster though, like the speed of lightning! haha..
just to check whether the Finale was still on-going..
but no, it was already long over like for 20 minutes!

so he tried Google-ing for the results with his phone..
the connection was slow and eventually failed..
probably because we were right outside the Dental Clinic
our class was to start very soon! oh no.. panic panic~
then i came up with an idea.. go Google from Emo Bookstore!

Kris Allen was name the winner!
it was ok but i kinda hoped Adam Lambert would win..
Adam defintely have better vocals compared to Kris..
but probably it was Kris' image that won the people's hearts..

catch the last few moments of the American Idol 2009 Finale:

just look at their reaction after the results were announced!

i say, Kris handled his win pretty badly.. it was *tuuuut*
he did not really express his gratitude and surprise..
when Ryan Seacrest asked him how he felt..
only at the end he cried in the arms of his wife!
probably finally being overwhelmed with emotions.. =P

Adam on the other hand, totally faked it..
he acted as if Kris was a sure-winner.. like "AAHHH!!"
smiling all the way then he hugged Kris tightly..
he must have been so hurt inside.. aww..

i totally need to share the funniest performance in the Finale..
i think it was a no-show for Katrina singing wise..
totally drowned by Kara's powerful voice.. haha..

Idol judge Kara Dioguordi VS "Bikini Girl" Karina Darrell:

last but not least.. We Are The Champions!

check out the discussion about why Adam Lambert lost..
pretty entertaining.. haha..

for more info, log on to this website..
see you in January 2010! =D

happy post!

2009-05-15T21:23:00.001+08:00

for this 2 weeks, most senior batches from different programmes
are having their End of Semester (EoS) Exams..

this is the sight that greeted me right outside their exam hall!

i was really surprised, so was Stephanie..
they actually just left their notes scattered on the table,
books and pencil cases open all over..
not just on one table, but on every single table there..
while they were sitting for their papers inside! bravo?!

i remember during Finals in Taylor's..
we would pack all our stuff into our bags neatly,
and place our precious belongings in the exam hall..
under the watchful eyes of everybody!

now here at IMU, they just left everything there..
it's either they believed everyone here is trustworthy,
or they are just don't bother? i wonder..

oh, we finally got our teeth models, the adult and children sets..
you can pull tooth by tooth out to view their crowns and roots!
it'll be useful for our tooth identification, i guess?
i must take very good care of them until i retire! hehe..

the very costly pieces.. 4-digit amount! a good investment?

we took our Renfert carving set very much earlier.. *shiny*

now it's time for newspaper cuttings.. lol..
first it's about the Maxis Scholarship for Excellence advertisement!
Maxis is really really rich i can say..

can you spot Jun Ai and Joanne, my dental and medical seniors? XD

and remember this? StarTwo publishes a small column of it..

my comment appeared on Monday, 11 May 2009! woo hoo~

sorry, i syok sendiri! it's my blog ma..
the last time my article appeared in the papers was back in 2006..
not as small as the above la.. much bigger!
like half a page in the Stuff@School pullout.. so yeah..

for more of my comments.. click on the following names!
Datuk Seri Tony Fernandes, CEO of Air Asia..
Anas Zubedy, Managing Director Zubedy (M) Sdn Bhd..
Camilia, Singer..
Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Khoo Kay Kim, Historian..

that's all folks! =)

mother's day special~

2009-05-10T16:39:00.015+08:00

we had a different celebration for this year's Mother's Day..
3 families had lunch together at Xenri D'Garden Terrace..
yes, all the way to KL for Japanese buffet lunch! XD

me, Shien Ni and Felicia outside Xenri..

i was busy eating.. cos there's a time limit - until 2.30pm!
so there was no picture of the place and their decorations..
quite a pretty place, they played really emo songs though..
but there are some pictures of the food we took.. =)

the view from my seat.. we were in a room, so yeah..

the table for adults..

the not-so-kiddie table..

the girls present..

not forgetting the boys, my cousin and my brothers..

we get to order ala carte dishes too from this list..

we can order as much but we have to finish everything..
cos for every 100 gram of food we waste, we'll be charged rm10!

1 person portion of terriyaki beef.. it was good! *yum yum*

prawn tempura.. way better than the soft-shelled crab!

oyster, green peas and squid.. obviously not mine.. lol..

hot green tea and cold tofu..

snails with cheese? tried it for the first time.. delicious!

in a plate.. what a variety~

sukiyaki.. beef noodle, i think..

something different for a change..
bread with salad and fruits topping + fruits wrapped with salmon

desserts! mochi, jelly and fruits..

ice-cream: green tea, mint, yam and strawberry..

they had this beautiful flower blossom painting on the wall too.. =)

complementary chocolates for the mums!

rm1100 worth of lucky draw vouchers for us too..

i am happy to say i finished everything i took.. hehe..
little bit of nearly every dish.. no wastage of food at all!

i had raw salmon, scallop, squid, oysters, muscles, prawns,
crabs, eel, beef, chicken, fruits, jelly, cakes, ice-cream..
you name it.. everything except sushi!!! OMG~
i was already very full after trying everything else..
so i missed my favourite Japanese dish! T__T

anyway, Happy Mother's Day to all mums!

i hugged my mum.. have you shown your love? =)

questions for you!

2009-05-06T18:28:00.005+08:00

i read StarTwo this morning..
R.A.G.E. approached a number of Malaysian personalities..
and apparently the older generation a.k.a adults,
have a lot of questions for us - the youths!

check it out from here!

have any answers for the questions posed?
just email it to alltherage@thestar.com.my
and remember to include your name, age,
location and something about yourself!

yes, it's that easy.. and have fun answering! =)

not-so-holiday..

2009-05-02T16:07:00.009+08:00

our 10-day break from the hectic life started yesterday..
yes, it was Labour's Day.. a day to appreciate all working people!

anyway, like what Prof Toh mentioned in our last class meeting..
we must learn how to reflect what we have done each day..
whether it is good or bad and how we can improve the situation!

then i realized that blogging actually helps.. hehe..
because i really do think back what i have been through..
and like some of my friends mentioned to me earlier,
i only blog about happy things.. true enough most of the time..
who wants to read about all the emo-ness in every post?
so far only 5-10% of my post are some-what emo.. =P

here goes for the occasion last Sunday, 26 April 2009..
Friends of Kota Damansara (FoKD) and MBPJ jointly organized
the Earth Day Carnival at Kota Damansara Community Forest!
yes, there's actually a forest in this area.. =)

they had several activities designed to create awareness
among the community about this eco-rich area!

first it was the jungle-trekking..
about 5km walk inside the greenery lead by scouts..
no pictures cos i skipped this part..
i woke up late, so kinda missed it.. plus lazy me.. =P
the rest of the group had already finish when we arrived!

next was the kayak session..
i wanted to go for this, but there was a queue..
plus nobody was going to teman me.. so yeah..

look how beautiful the scenery is.. except the leaves-filled water!

they also had this free check-up thingy..
test for your blood glucose, blood pressure and ENT screening..
by doctors and nurses from the new Tropicana Medical Centre..
friendly, informative and experienced bunch.. hehe..

registration and glucose level section..

checking blood pressure..

my brother's result was like 110/70..
we teased him that is slightly lower than normal, very unfit..
then he went to ask the doctor: will i die? =.="

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Khalid was also present..
the good thing about having a PKR as the head is that
there's no big do with red carpet and kompangs..
he gave the feeling of being just a normal friendly person..
not some big shot that you cannot approach..

check out Datuk Seri Khalid's teh tarik performance.. =)

they had this stall selling Quaker Oats for like RM1 per packet..
wow, you should see how much my aunty bought! haha..
they also had organic cabbages for sale..
environmentally friendly kononnya, i saw plastic bags!!!

kids were not left out.. they get to do sand art..
my ex-boss Charmaine came along with her family and friends too..
they had a whole lot of cute little children, around 4-6 years old..

don't i stand out of the crowd? XD

save our forest, love our forest~ cos it's here to stay!

i shall watch my Chun on tv now, and go study later.. yeah?!

week 9 already?

2009-04-25T21:33:00.008+08:00

i have been leaving my house before sunrise,
and only return home when sun is setting or already down..
i spend most of my time awake in university!
home is now like a hotel to me.. just to eat and sleep!
i really miss spending time at home!!

classes have generally been enjoyable..
breaks are some time not-so-fun..
i spend most of my break time in the library.. oh no!!!
i am learning to be a nerd.. some-what a sampat one..
my stress level is rising slowly but steadily..
as i see people around me studying like there's no tomorrow..

all seniors always mention this to us:
"but you are just in Semester 1.. relax la!"
as i see my notes piling, my Marieb and Netter's crying for me..
my friends who seem to know most things needed to know..
my parents' happy faces when they tell people i am taking Dentistry..
and pain piercing through my heart each time i see money outflow..
pressure for me to succeed continues to build up.. aiks~

yes, i believe i can do it because i want to.. GO! GO! GO!

oh btw, Student Services did not approve Leo Club formation..
there were some issues regarding IMU's policy..
and also a lot of overlapping objectives with the present clubs..
i am some how feeling relieved with the end of this chapter..
no worries, i'll return your membership fees.. lol..
so i shall now just focus on my studies and Community Service Club!

-------------------------------End of Emo-ness-------------------------------

our very first Dental Clinic Session was pretty fun..
the IMU Dental Clinic was just open earlier this month i think..
we were the first to use it, even before our seniors!
cos it seemed that some equipments are yet to arrive..

anyway, this particular session was for face-painting..
to identify the nerves, arteries, veins and muscles of head and neck!
we were divided into 10 groups of 5 students..
armed with paint brushes, oil-based paint and books/notes..
we started our play and learn time.. lol..

some of my classmates doing their thing..

on-going group discussion..

painting on our relaxed model..

my group mates: Alex, Kai Shang, me, Joo Yong and Eu Gene..

Prof Toh, our dean and Prof Khoo, our coordinator were present..
seen here together with Rezzuan, Fatimah, Ezwana and Jim..

Zeng painting the Jerome's face, Li Qing is looking on..

because of this, stimulated patients from Medical programme
are allowed into the Dental Clinic next time solely for this purpose!

the end-product from my group..

models united! showing off their face-painting.. =)

after our class ended around 12.30pm..
we, DT1/09, all wearing lab coats and some painted faces..
walked in to the Auditorium very fashionably late..
to attend the Student Choice Awards 2009..
the so-called Oscars for IMU lecturers.. hehe..
although we came in from the back door, audience looked at us!

just a snapshot during the Student Choice Awards..
organized by SRC, voted by students from different programmes!

next week will be my 10th week as a student..
and then one week break! yessss~ i really need one! =D