Crap! Friday, June 20, 2008
Crap... my gmail account was compromised. Don't even know how it happened. Ridiculous...Inflation Wednesday, June 04, 2008
I'm not sure how you feel, but I feel much pressured of inflation.Deadly phone call Saturday, May 17, 2008
Apparently many got cautious and warned many.... it's something like what a chinese saying... better believe than to regret later....So ended up...
I was frowned at
I had stiff shoulder
I slept late at 2am
but hey....
I guess this is a
Latest update:
Some non-sense talk over lowyat.net. I wonder, will these hoax made it to news site like Malaysiakini or merdekareview? :)
Busy? Hah! Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Guess what? I'm still stucked with my thesis, modifying it... Thank God, for the last time. On hand have many pending and soon-to-come-in projects. Pray for wisdom and being wise in time management!! Hahahaha....
It's time? (2) Thursday, April 24, 2008
It's thursday. I'm still digging hard in my head for ideas. Tomorrow till Sunday will be a hectic weekend. Got to mark exam scripts despite of my viva voce on Monday. Let's see I'll survive.. or not? :)I'll survive....... I'll survive (the song :))
I believe Kah Choon needs this song as much as me.... and of course, congratulations to Makkal Osai. They are officially back in business.
Three more days to go...
It's time? (1) Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Sorry for the absent from blogsphere for quite some time. Here's some short summary of my thoughts.Thoughts One: Less for More
I took the past few weeks in readjusting myself, fitting myself to be more productive and creative instead of being counter-productive. I'll blog about this next week.
Thoughts Two: A Dedication (link)
Some of you already read the dedication, it's actually taken from my thesis. It's an extraction from the bible on Psalms 16:8-11. This dedication was first placed in my Bachelor degree thesis, as a mark of remembrance of God's grace. For some of you would know, I was nearly unable to graduate 4 years back when my notebook filled with my final year project was stolen. And I wrote this dedication when I completed my thesis, in time, plus a good result.
This dedication was reinsert in my master degree thesis, without much thought at first (I admit it). One worth noting is that my master degree would just like how the Israelites wander in the desert for 40 years, though you might correct me that it's just 1 year plus for my thesis and another 8 months for my viva voce. One thing for sure, the dedication still the same. April 28 is the day, and I truly thank God I'm exiting the desert - with much excitement.
Thoughts Three: Next?
Many might ask what's next. I've many in mind. And you're right... I'll post on this matter when I pass my viva voce, hopefully, on this coming Monday :) Just to spice things up, being materialistic and naive (though it really has nothing to do with what's next), I really hope to reward myself with this phone. Ms. A, as I promised... this is the phone I might get when I'm officially done with my master :P slurp~
Dear friends, do uphold my viva voce in prayers :)
As I always say... can't wait to graduate!!
Dedication Thursday, April 17, 2008
To the one who loves me unconditionally,
“I will not be shaken, for you are right beside me
No wonder my heart is filled with joy
Because you will not leave my soul among the dead
You will show me the meaning of life
Granting me the joy of your presence
And the pleasure of living with you forever”
updates Thursday, March 27, 2008
Phew.... finally a break after a long busy days.Will update very soon :)
March 8 (6): a response
A dear blog reader requested for a "personal topic", here I am posting one - specially for you (to who ever you are, as you remain anonymous ;) )It's been a privilege to start reading again. Ever since I started working I find it hard to concentrate in reading. Among the few books (and magazines) that I read since Chinese New Year, I was ticked by one article titled "The Trouble with Malaysians" by Brian Yap in January's issue of "Off The Edge", which leads me to this interesting book titled - "New Malaysian Essays 1".
A note, Brian Yap did a fantastic job in summarizing Malaysia, in a very witty context :)
Cheers.
You can grab this book from some bookstores near you. I saw some in Kinokuniya, Suria KLCC (in the NEW BOOKS section). Too bad Popular bookstore near my house didn't carry this title :)
I supposed, hiccups did not hinder them from publishing this book :)
January 2008: Creation Wednesday, January 30, 2008
As some of you know I'm involved in the teenagers ministry in church. This month's theme for the teens fellowship is "Creation".I would say things are getting more interesting with them around as I believe some have found their sense-of-belonging in the fellowship.
The pics below are one activity we conducted as all respective group leaders are required to "make-up" with the matching group name.
1. Creation Theme Park
Moo~
Woof woof~
Rawl~
2. God's Creation
Archange was very helpful in laying many fundamental understanding of the relationship of creation with God, and even shared the purpose of human on earth. Great job :)
Will update here when I get the powerpoint from church computer ;)
3. Creationism Vs. Science - From a biblical perspective
I had an opportunity to share with this group of teens and challenge them to think critically in many isssues, which are not easy to digest :)
You can check out the powerpoint here :)
4. Beautiful Creation
Last week was great, where all the teens worked together in bringing many recycle materials to Beautiful Gates in Taman Chi Liung. We had a great time fellowshiping with the residence there. Unfortunately I totally forgotten to snap photos. Haha...
You can check out the powerpoint here :)
4. Beautiful Creation
Last week was great, where all the teens worked together in bringing many recycle materials to Beautiful Gates in Taman Chi Liung. We had a great time fellowshiping with the residence there. Unfortunately I totally forgotten to snap photos. Haha...
never-ending story Tuesday, January 29, 2008
still busy marking papers... no time update blog :PThanks, Samy Friday, January 25, 2008
I always doubted myself for being one sided and heavily relied upon alternative online media instead on solely depending on mainstream media. My doubts were cast upon the pre-supposition I made earlier on whereby I do not believe in the sincerity of mainstream media in reporting a balance piece of information (or you call.. news).Samy Vellu proved me wrong. Thaipusam was a festival celebrated by Hindu devotees whereby usually it is a common celebrated public holiday in several states in Malaysia (... only). This year our dear Prime Minister has given a nod in allowing KL and Putrajaya to declare Thaipusam as public holiday. Heavenly and joyous moments for students and those who ain't working. Hell to those people like me who's job is being screwed and piled up for the entire weekend, just for such last-minute with little-consideration declaration.
Back to the topic, why Samy? I still remember I was at home on Wednesday, busy doing my work while catching a glimpse on NTV7 News. Samy was commenting regarding the SMS allegedly circulated by HINDRAF which asked all Hindus to boycott Batu Cave temples. He said that nobody responded to the SMS and things go well in Batu Cave on Thaipusam. I still remember the footage shown on NTV7 News which shows many people like jam-packed tunas in a can :)
It's only the next day I was informed by my Hindu colleague that it is untrue. She told me that the usual ritual of going up and down at Batu Caves took about 3 hours for the past years. But however, this year she took only an hour. What a difference. Definately crowd is much lesser than before - I use the word "much".
It was even more interesting where she pointed out HINDRAF was only the side issues. The real issue of the unhappiness of Hindu devotees is actually the Batu Cave Temple which has been charging (Yes... money terms) by selling tickets to all Hindu devotees who wanted to fulfill their religious obligation. Imagine a common Indian family with 5 members... each have to pay RM10... Surely each Thaipusam brings lots of riches to certain party... though not fame I believe. Surely, I'm not sure the Lord Murugan would be happy about this too.
This year was different, less crowd, purchasing tickets was optional. Why of sudden change? I doubt it is an act of repent, though.
Still, something still bothers my mind though I never speak of it as I didn't think it is possible. I was wondering how come NTV7 has the jam-packed footage of Batu Cave Temple packed with Hindu devotees. Telegraph UK has the answer.
"Television news was forced to resort to footage of last year's event."
Hmm... thanks, Samy.
PS: Oh ya, when I asked little rascal to read this post - she was asking, "Is this a political-motivated blog entry?". I said, "No, unless you read as one. It's about media." ;)
Food Review: Kedai Makan Yuen Yuen Thursday, January 24, 2008
This was a very old draft dated 3 December 2007. I guess it's worth to post it up as it talks about a "delicious" heritage in Klang! ;)
It was a great morning, and CY brought me to Old Town (nearby Jalan Keretapi) for Yuen Yuen Hainan Chicken rice shop which is rather special. Apparently this shop has been around for many many years. 20? 30?
Yea... "lap lap kai fan" (Chicken rice balls)
Char siew with Hainan chicken
Wow... they're in the hainan chicken rice king competition organized by China Press :)
(Photo courtesy of Hibiscus Realm)
* I was actually preparing a blog entry on my Christmas eve dinner, but accidently erased off. Sigh! Anyway, will update when free. Still much tied up with marking exam scripts - countless :P
It was a great morning, and CY brought me to Old Town (nearby Jalan Keretapi) for Yuen Yuen Hainan Chicken rice shop which is rather special. Apparently this shop has been around for many many years. 20? 30?
Yea... "lap lap kai fan" (Chicken rice balls)
Char siew with Hainan chicken
Wow... they're in the hainan chicken rice king competition organized by China Press :)
(Photo courtesy of Hibiscus Realm)
* I was actually preparing a blog entry on my Christmas eve dinner, but accidently erased off. Sigh! Anyway, will update when free. Still much tied up with marking exam scripts - countless :P
Wuhoo! Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Finally, after serving me for 3 years, this RM19 Fake Sony mouse is finally retired by my latest purchase... ;)
As you can see from the picture below (vividly.. blame it all to the unprofessional photo taking me), it's Logitech diNovo Cordless Desktop. Kakakaka....
The wireless mouse...
The wireless keyboard
Both together with my recent purchase of the foldable desk for my elbow + back support. Phew~
Well.. It's for the sake of my back ;) wahahahahaa
As you can see from the picture below (vividly.. blame it all to the unprofessional photo taking me), it's Logitech diNovo Cordless Desktop. Kakakaka....
The wireless mouse...
The wireless keyboard
Both together with my recent purchase of the foldable desk for my elbow + back support. Phew~
Well.. It's for the sake of my back ;) wahahahahaa
Chinese New Year is once again in town, soon... Monday, January 21, 2008
Just wonder, how will this coming CNY be?I had two interesting CNY (2006, 2007) well recorded in two separate blog entries.
There's much change to CNY this year. Wonder you noticed it or not? :)
Unfinished Renovation
Life renovation in the way, and expect null change on the blog template. Just plainly lazy to modify ;)On the side note, I bought a foldable desk for computing purposes. It should fix my shoulder, neck, back, elbow pain :P
Mordenist Vs. Postmodernist Thursday, January 17, 2008
I got this line from reading an article from D. A. Carson... I will leave it here for you to ponder.(But) the fundamental division between modernists and postmoderns is a conflict of
worldview, where the distinction in worldview is primarily epistemological.
