Amicable Spirit

2010-02-20T17:27:00.001+08:00

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Treasured Memories

2009-10-26T12:20:00.001+08:00

A week long break. Sounds good but it's gonna be over before I know it and I know this for a fact. Hmph..

Did some looking through some old photos during schooling days. I admit I missed those days. And I must say, I suddenly felt proud of all we did during that time. Whether it's talking when there's no teacher, sleeping in chemistry (not history) class, going for chess and mathematics competitions, rounding the school asking people to pay club fees (like ah long) though I wasn't the treasurer, decorating class for merdeka month (we won the best decorated class for 4 years, i think), doing class projects together (especially the ones on drama with Brian, Jin Young and Yee Ying), making fun of Sim and beating him at chess in every single game (and he initiates all of them), playing with hamsters, winning RM200 worth of Pizza Hut vouchers, etc.

I remembered how we spent time putting each and every piece of crepe paper on the ceiling.

And how this appeared in a Merdeka 51 Celebration Magazine.

Feeling utmost pride of my class..

I miss those days. And the people. But everyone's everywhere. Just miss you guys really. *sounding emo*

Truly Refreshing

2009-10-19T17:03:00.013+08:00

Had a really long weekend. On Saturday, drove up to Tanjung Malim with some friends to just relax (not chill) at the hotsprings and also to attend Joel and Leann's wedding also held there.

We almost got lost as the place was really deep in some jungle, so much so it is not even in the GPS map. The place is just awesome and I think when it's fully completed, it will be magnificent.

The hottest 'pool'

The spot where the hot water, diverted through

a pipe from the source, flows in the 'pool'

A track leading to the jungle somewhere

Isn't it just beautiful?

The middle 'pool' (in terms of heat)

The 'jungle'

The supposed-to-be swimming pool

which is not yet completed

(that's why it's so dirty)

A 12 feet swimming pool? Good grief..

The super-duper cold stream which we swam in

(we swam upper stream though)

So we swam in a really hot pool, then a not so hot one and a super icy cold stream. The one that was really refreshing was the cold one. It was really like ice water. Justin took so long to get into the water.

This was a truly remarkable and unforgettable time. After that, we showered and had a change of clothes at one of the chalets there.

A chalet

As we were sitting around waiting for the wedding to start, some of them went for durians which Uncle Edwin 'sponsored'. It was my first time seeing people eating durians at weddings. ^^

Kudos to Uncle Edwin for everything and Uncle Larry and his family for the food. =) And congratulations Joel and Leann.

Invigoration In Troubled Times

2009-10-14T18:05:00.003+08:00

Today was stuck in a terrible jam. Took around 45 minutes to drive a distance of less than 15km. So I did the math and realized my average speed was 20 kph. Hmm...

However, I've been doing a lot of thinking today. Was really blessed by the testimonies shared in prayer service yesterday. Before the service, I had been asking God so many things and was really stressed and restless due to the various issues I'm facing. I even thought twice whether I should go for the service as I was just so troubled and weary. BUT God really spoke to me throughout the service. Encouraging me and reminding me of His love. Different parts of the service spoke to the different issues that has been troubling me. He basically dealt with each and every problem. I felt He was very real to me last night. And just His reassurance really made my faith take on a whole new level.

But those who wait on the LORD

Shall renew their strength;

They shall mount up with wings like eagles,

They shall run and not be weary,

They shall walk and not faint.

Isaiah 40:31

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:28

P.S. Alvin reposted my post on Reaching The Lost in his youth blog here. Apparently it fits the theme of FGA Cheras' camp that is coming up soon.

Random #7

2009-10-07T17:36:00.011+08:00

I can't believe it's already October. Time is sweeping by at an outrageous speed. Hardly have enough time to get everything done.

Firstly, happy birthday to Mel. Her birthday was on the 5th and I think this is my 5th time or so wishing her. On Sun (4th), we went to Nambawan to celebrate with her. Lydia turned up with burnt pancakes which she really thought were her birthday cake gone wrong. Ah! Mel, she believes just about everything anyone says. Lydia, the 'professional chef' spoilt her reputation. She's such a good cook she could hardly burn the pancakes so much so some of them she used dark chocolate to make it 'look' burnt. We had candles and everything so Mel really fell for it. AND she was happy with it. Haha.

But after dinner, Nick brought out the real cake which was caramel cheesecake. A randomly selected flavour which so happened was Mel's favourite. Telepathy maybe? Hmm.. She was so shocked to see a REAL cake she just stared at it. Poor girl..

The innocent birthday girl

Caramel Cheese Cake from Cake Sense

Grilled Lamb in Butter Mint Sauce (what I had)

Standing (from left): Nick, Sam, Darren, Wei Ping
Seated (from left): Me, Jasmyn, Mel, Lydia

Food here is good and reasonably priced. Check out Nick's viewpoint here and Darren's report here.

On another note, all thanks to God that weekend classes for P2 are cancelled. It has been rescheduled to next Friday instead. Had been praying past few days because my Saturdays were all packed and I didn't want to miss church. I certainly didn't want to miss class as well. God opened a way and now I can still go about my Saturday programs and not miss church and yet still able to attend classes.

Also, wishing Happy Birthday to Xing Ying who'll be celebrating her birthday on the 9th.

Random #6

2009-09-23T01:11:00.002+08:00

It's been a busy and wonderful weekend and holiday, though it was only 4 days.

On Saturday:
4pm
I went for taiwanese dessert with Michelle, Ann Ee and Sam. It was my first time there. It was surprisingly good. I ordered the best seller, so did most people. Best seller ma..

5.30pm
Some of my classmates and I went to Mel's house for BBQ. 11 of us cramped in her apartment and her poor but awesome parents allowed us to make a mess in her house (which wasn't really a mess since her mum thought we mopped the floor as it was so clean). Didn't have the chance to take pictures since my camera had no battery. Battery used up by my sis who didn't charge it after using and I had no idea where she had put the charger. Grrr.. but we had so many photographers so not to worry.. You can check out the photos here written by Nick or here by Darren.

11.30pm
Reached home. Did some P2 homework and showered.

On Sunday:
2am
Slept.

5am
Woke up. Drove half the journey to Penang!! (my second home). Reached around 10.30am.

Basically, I'm not going to say everything I did or rather ate in Penang because it will take forever. I might post it on my other blog (if I have the time). But, I had a good time there eating and just hanging out with my relatives. I wanna go back again!! Hmph.. Most likely next chance would be December. =(

Wen Wei (just tempted to put a pic of her)

Overall, just wished holidays were longer.

Profitable?

2009-09-18T01:13:00.000+08:00

I happened to come across this article in Forbes, published last year. "The 10 Most Profitable Businesses to Start". These businesses are a constant demand and relatively low overhead.

#1 Accounting services (Average Pretax Margin: 25%)

Reason: Pricing power (everybody needs accountants, no matter how the economy is doing), low overhead and marketing scale, thanks to plenty of repeat clients. I may for the first time consider I may not be taking the wrong course. Hehe.

#2 Legal services (Average Pretax Margin: 21. 6%)

Reason: Almost the same as the one above. I did law too!! Not enough to open a firm though.

#3 Dental Services (Average Pretax Margin: 20.9%)

Reason: Operating scale. Their equipments etc are very expensive so they charge a lot. I'm not talking about the government ones. Those don't earn much as far as I know.

#4 Specialized Design Services (Average Pretax Margin: 17.6%)

These are interior designers, industrial designers (not architects) and graphic designers. Reason : Talent and technology.

#5 "Other" Health Practitioners (Average Pretax Margin: 17.5%)

Examples are chiropractors, optometrists, podiatrists, physical therapists, speech therapists and mental health professionals. Reason: Specialization

#6 Outpatient Care Centers (Average Pretax Margin: 16.9%)

Examples are kidney dialysis centers, spas, HMO medical centers, etc. Reason: Uprising field

#7 Insurance Brokers (Average Pretax Margin: 15.9%)

Reason: Annuity-style profit streams

#8 Physicians' Offices (Average Pretax Margin: 15.8%)

Reason: No matter how the economy is, there will still be sick people.

#9 Medical And Diagnostic Labs (Average Pretax Margin: 15.3%)

Reason: Small marginal costs to do extra testing

#10 Depository Credit Intermediation (Average Pretax Margin: 13.6%)

Examples are small banks, credit unions, etc. I don't know about now as lending money has made giant creditors such as Citigroup and Lehman Brothers what they are now. Lehman Brothers has already been declared bankrupt, the largest bankruptcy in the history of US, with $639 billion worth of assets. Small lenders have been more insulated from the credit crisis than them.

But, no matter whatever business, with God as the CEO, it will surely be a profitable one.

Random #5

2009-09-17T17:42:00.000+08:00

Today's traffic was considerably smooth-flowing. I took only 20 minutes to reach college as opposed to 45 minutes just the day before. On Wednesday, there was a 2.5km jam just as I went into the highway. So anyway, I thought I was going to be late today as I left home at 7.30am. I overslept. Did group accounts homework till around quite late last night. At first I thought it was because maybe a lot of people have already 'balik kampung', but Lydia said Federal was super jam today. So maybe it's just my lucky day. =)

As I was already running late, I didn't have time for breakfast or coffee. Went to class feeling hungry. Ms Menon didn't even give us a lunch break so we (or at least I did) starved from last night till around 2.30pm when I actually had lunch. And then had to try to finish the 'angpau' she gave. Basically, more homework.

Selamat Hari Raya to all who are celebrating.

Also, happy birthday to Sam, who just got his iPhone. =)

Faith vs Prudence

2009-09-15T00:17:00.003+08:00

Been thinking a lot these few days. I remembered one of the things that Datuk Edward Ong said that really strucked me. He said when God reveals something, a vision for example, go by faith and put the first step forward and just do it. God will take care of the rest. Accountants aren't like that. Everything has to be prudent. After all, prudence concept is one of the main accounting principles. We shouldn't undertake any projects that is out of the budget. That's what cost accountants are for. BUT, this is what the world and everyone else thinks. Should we think like them? Who is greater? Accountants or GOD? We may plan all we like but we will still not be able to do it if God isn't in the picture. But, of course it isn't easy. A step of faith is taking a step into something unseen. We won't know what will happen. But we got to trust Him.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding
Proverbs 3:5

So faith vs prudence? Faith, of course. =)

Defying Gravity

2009-09-11T16:23:00.005+08:00

Not to worry. This is not about Keith Urban's album. Although I must say, I do love his songs.

Having some extra time in between some hectic schedule. So now for some updates.

Had class almost every day and it's kinda getting tiring. Hmm..

Still working on the website. Beginning to think it's taking up too much of my time BUT I gotta get it all up AT LEAST by year end. Thanks Alex for helping me thus far. So far so good. I have changed the look yet another time. So far quite satisfied. Will continue later after WCA. =)

P3 class today was headachy. (Is that a word?) I wasn't really sure what was going on in class. Maybe I'm just really tired. Wei Ping said I drop stuff around 6 times already. He was busy counting how many things I dropped instead of listening. Sam was busy playing some game on iPhone. Meow was hiding behind her jacket most of the time. And I was busy dropping stuff, doing experiments on how to defy gravity :D I can't think of a nicer title.

Basically, it's been a long day, and it's still not over yet. Feeling excited already. ^^

Also remembering this date 8 years ago. *moment of silence*

Reaching The Lost

2009-09-07T02:05:00.000+08:00

It is a semi-public holiday today (Nuzul Quran). So I decided to arrange all my stuff. Last week was really hectic. Hardly slept much.

I came across some Bible study notes I prepared in AIM which some of you all might remember. I shared it at the youth evangelistic meeting at the Sungai Pelek outreach during our mission trip.

It was basically about the parable of the lost son. Before that parable, there was the parable of the lost sheep and the lost coin. All three of them has similarities. Firstly, they were all lost and in the end were found. Secondly, they were all precious to their owner. The sheep was precious to the shepherd and the coin to the woman. The coin that was lost was worth about a day's hard-earned wage (just in case you were wondering "just a coin ma.. why so tai fan ying"). And naturally, the son was precious to his father.

But there are also differences which can be applied to our lives as well.

Carelessness (Lost Sheep)
The lost sheep illustrates the person who moves away from God unthinkingly, head down, one clump of grass at a time. The sheep wanders on from one place to the next, eyes only on what immediately lies ahead. It is unaware that it is not where it should be and all the time has been straying farther and farther from the flock and the shepherd's care. The sheep never wanted to get lost.
Similarly, People may be too preoccupied with their studies, career, relationships, problems of life and the pleasures of the world. Many are lost because they never look up and ask: "Where am I now? Why am I here? Where am I going?"

Carelessness of Others (Lost Coin)
The lost coin represents those lost through negligence or bad treatment from others. The coin cannot bleat like a sheep for help, nor find its way back like the son. It has been done in by the mistakes and wrong decisions or actions of someone else. (so sad, isn't it? but it happens)
People become damaged through victimization in a myriad of ways. The people they may have looked up to or respected caused them to have a broken concept of God. (that's why yesterday's message was so inspiring: our lives should be our ministry!!)

Personal Choice (Lost Son)
The son was deliberately lost - unlike the sheep or coin
It was not because he was unaware that he was lost nor was it because of other people's negligence. He was lost because he chose this path. Many people who once can be found in church singing worship songs, praying and serving are now no longer found in church. With influences from friends and other people around them, they start living their own lives without God in it. People without God are lost because they are ignorant of God, unlike God, and distanced from God. That is why it is so important that we be in the world (so we can influence and change it) but be not of the world (where the world influence and change us).

The shepherd searches for the sheep until he finds it (Luke 15:4). The woman also searches for the lost coin until she finds it. (Luke 15:8)
Love is not satisfied by a favourable percentage between those who are safe and those who are lost. With the sheep, 99% were safe; with the coin, 90%; and with the son, 50%. Who wouldn't want these kind of church-growth statistics? Most of us would rejoice, pat ourselves on our backs for doing a good job if 99% of the people in KL were in church.
Souls are not digits or percentages. When someone's child has died, we wouldn't go to his/her parents and say: "Never mind ma.. You still got other children.."

GOD REJOICES WHEN THE LOST ARE FOUND!!

The shepherd, the woman, and the father all rejoiced and wanted others to share their joy when the lost were found. Only one person did not rejoice: the elder son. The elder son represents the church which can go with business as usual in the Father’s house, and yet not be concerned with the lost, and never putting in any effort to find them. He represents any religious person whose relationship with God has grown lukewarm. He is the individual who has never agonized at all over a missing prodigal. He never shared the father's heartache, not does he share the tears of joy when the missing comes home.

I pray that I wouldn't be like the elder son. I pray even harder that it wouldn't be because of my mistakes or wrong choices that causes other people to stumble. And it's also important that we as children of God take on God's desire. To reach out and bring back all who are lost. Not to be satisfied or contented until all are found.

Tagged By Ju Han

2009-08-31T18:22:00.006+08:00

Tagged by Ju Han

Use the first letter of your name to answer each of the following questions.

What is your name: Eliza
A four letter word: East
A boy’s name: Edward
A girl’s name: Eliza? Okay, Elaine
An occupation: Engineer
A color: Emerald
Something you’ll wear: Earrings
A food: Egg
Something found in the bathroom: Electric Hairdryer =p
A place: England
A reason for being late: Enter wrong class
Something you’d shout: Eh!!
A movie title: E.T.
Something you drink: Espresso
A musical group: Evanescence
An animal: Elephant
A street name: Jalan Emas
A type of car: Electric? It didn't say brand
The title of a song: Everything I Do I Do It For You
Tag 5 people: Does it have to be 'e' as well? can it be 'everybody'? =p (I doubt anyone has that name though)

Fuh!! Really spent so much time thinking what starts with 'e'. Some I cheated and googled. What to do? I'm not a dictionary.

MU's Meet The Fans Session

2009-07-20T23:14:00.008+08:00

Finally something worth writing. Last Friday, 17th July, Wing, Kok, Liak Shern and I went for Manchester United's Meet The Fans Session at Mandarin Oriental. The tickets couldn't be bought outside. So thanks to her we got them.

The Tickets

Not many people turn up as tickets were hard to come by. Met Rashid Salleh there. He's an ESPN presenter and actor, in case you were wondering.

From left: Me, Kok, Rashid Salleh, Liak

There were 5 players there. Anderson, Wayne Rooney, Jonny Evans, Zoran Tošić and Fabio.

With Rooney

Zoran Tošić

It was a very memorable and rare experience. Really enjoyed it thoroughly.

Random #4

2009-05-14T21:37:00.004+08:00

Had F7 EDC today. Almost overslept again. =)

After that had lunch at Pyramid. Ate at Ajisen Ramen. Ordered something which I forgot the name. (It was quite long and I just finished F7 class). They had there in the menu 3 chillies so I ordered expecting it to be spicy. It turned out to not have any single spiciness. So I added more chilli to make it spicier but it is still not spicy at all. Quite disappointed, really. But the food's okay.

Then we went to watch Angel & Demons. It was smart, as usual, Dan Brown. Some parts were quite predictable even though I haven't read the book. (Maybe because I'm as smart as them). Haha.

Other than that, a pretty normal day.

My Bones Are Brittling!!

2009-05-11T18:05:00.005+08:00

Went to Pyramid with family yesterday. They had this Anlene promo or something (I don't know what you call it as my english not good). They had a bone examination to know the quality and strength of bones. So me, not wanting to be left out, saja go and try try.

Filled up some form and lined up for a short while only (around 5 minutes). The person asked me to put my right leg on some machine and after that he recorded the results on the form. I saw that it was in the low risk range and was quite happy with myself. They then directed me to another person who gave the consultation. He looked at me and said "This is not good. You only have 0.3 whereas the max is 2 and at your age you are supposed to be at least 1.5." He said this was probably due to my lack of calcium intake and too much coffee. He asked me to drink less than 2 cups a day, exercise at least 3 times a week and take 1000mg calcium a day. He said some other stuff as well which didn't really register in my brain as I was busy thinking 'No!! Not the coffee!!' :(

After that, I went and see my mum's results. Believe it or not, she got a 1.9!! Much much higher than me. Hahaha.. My dad was in the average risk zone almost nearing the high risk zone. Hmmm...

Probably it's all the hard work my mum always calls us to do. Probably it's because the machine was already spoilt. Probably because it was Mother's Day so we let her win. Argh!!

Care Or Don't Care?

2009-04-08T17:47:00.005+08:00

Feeling down lately. Been juggling a lot of things and almost stressed out.

These few days I've been doing a lot of thinking. Is the way I treat people right? If I don't care, I'm considered not a good friend. If I care, people misunderstand and take it the wrong way. Been seriously thinking, what should I do? I'm really confused and helpless. Feel very pressurized.

I'm still deciding whether to take 3 or 4 papers this seating. I'm not sure whether I can cope with 4.

Can It Stop?

2009-04-04T00:23:00.004+08:00

These few days have been quite stressful. A few sleepless nights and long hours of classes. Maybe that's why I'm quite moody these days. Not because I'm angry at anyone. Probably a little emo.

Too many things going on right now. Some I don't know how to settle without hurting anyone in the process. Some stuff I did and said which I now regret and am now trying to pull myself out of it. Some stuff that I appreciate but wish I don't know anything and can act like it hasn't happen. Hmm.. Really confused..

Just hoping things won't stay this way. OR maybe it's just the weather.

Hot! Hot! Hot!

2009-02-18T23:12:00.004+08:00

After around half a year not blogging, I decided to post something. Seems like time passes toooo quickly and I just wish I have more than just 24 hours. There's too much things to be done and so less sleep, less play and more work.

These few days weather has been so hot I wonder whether it's gonna be like Melbourne. Hopefully not. I already have not enough sleep. So far it has only been 32 degrees. So not YET like Melbourne. But if the haze continues.. who knows?

Finally, just wanna wish a few people happy birthday.. Alex (18th Feb) and Darren (19th Feb). Happy Birthday and many returns..

Lots of love,
Eliza

Looking At The Brighter Side Of Life

2008-08-13T00:07:00.005+08:00

I know I have not been updating this blog for quite some time. Actually sometimes I don't even know what to write about. Issues lately have either been too much to the sensitive side or I'm afraid I'll just get too emotional again. I know crying doesn't really help solve problems. It's harder still when I've got to put on a smile just so people can't see the hurt inside.

On the brighter side, some of you who know, actually helped me a lot in solving certain issues and also helped me go through this heartache which I prefer not to talk about anymore. I just hope and probably make this a lesson I have to learn in life to appreciate the things I have and not regret and miss them when they're gone. A very hard, painful and expensive lesson indeed!!

Just hope things like these won't happen again. It's too painful.

Can History Get Any More Worse?

2008-07-02T14:02:00.005+08:00

Holidays are over. Classes have commence again.
Today was the first day back to classes and the first subject was F4: Corporate and Business Law. I didn't really know what was going on and I have a not so good feeling about this subject. It's like history rebirth and except much worse. All I knew was the lecturer said the word "law" many many times.. Oh well!!

My new timetable 'seems' more relaxed as now I only have 8am-6pm classes once a week. Other days are not as long. But I know it's not going to be that easy. There's no such thing as LIFE!!

I'm just saying these things to vent my frustration that the holidays are over and I can't sack the college admin. Really wished I could..

You'll Think Of Me

2008-06-16T11:10:00.010+08:00

I woke up early this morning around 4am
With the moon shining bright as headlights on the interstate
I pulled the covers over my head and tried to catch some sleep
But thoughts of us kept keeping me awake
Ever since you found yourself in someone else's arms
I've been tryin' my best to get along
But that's OK
There's nothing left to say, but

Take your records, take your freedom
Take your memories I don't need them
Take your space and take your reasons
But you'll think of me
And take your cat and leave my sweater
'Cause we have nothing left to weather
In fact I'll feel a whole lot better
But you'll think of me, you'll think of me

I went out driving trying to clear my head
I tried to sweep out all the ruins that my emotions left
I guess I'm feeling just a little tired of this
And all the baggage that seems to still exist
It seems the only blessing I have left to my name
Is not knowing what we could have been
What we should have been
So

Take your records, take your freedom
Take your memories I don't need them
Take your space and take your reasons
But you'll think of me
And take your cat and leave my sweater
'Cause we have nothing left to weather
In fact I'll feel a whole lot better
But you'll think of me

Someday I'm gonna run across your mind
Don't worry, I'll be fine
I'm gonna be alright
While you're sleeping with your pride
Wishing I could hold you tight
I'll be over you
And on with my life

So take your records, take your freedom
Take your memories I don't need them
And take your cat and leave my sweater
'Cause we have nothing left to weather
In fact I'll feel a whole lot better
But you'll think of me

So take your records, take your freedom
Take your memories I don't need them
Take your space and all your reasons
But you'll think of me
And take your cat and leave my sweater
'Cause we got nothing left to weather
In fact I'll feel a whole lot better
But you'll think of me, you'll think of me, yeah

And you're gonna think of me
Oh someday baby, someday

Ijok Seafood

2008-06-14T10:41:00.017+08:00

A group of 11 of us went to Ijok for some seafood. Heard that the food there is good so we decided to try it out.

We decided to go for the set meal they provided. However, reservations must be made first.

The menu

All the main course (except the fruits) came after only 20 minutes. The service was very fast.

Beggar's Chicken - their specialty

Zhu Shou (Pig's Knuckles)

Duck

Glutinous Rice

Soup - a bit pepperish

Steamed Fish

Prawns

Size of just one prawn

Crabs

The food is really good and portion is quite big. Price is somewhat reasonable considering there's so many dishes. =)

Relief!!

2008-06-11T14:15:00.004+08:00

Exams are finally over. For the first time in these few weeks, I can actually breathe..

T8 Implementing Audit Procedures?
*I don't wanna.. talk about it.. how you broke my heart..*

T9 Preparing Taxation Computations?
There goes my RM1000..

Anyway, just glad it's all over and hopefully pass all papers...

Now enjoying the long-awaited holidays.. =)

T7 Exam

2008-06-03T21:09:00.009+08:00

Today's paper: T7 Planning, Control and Performance Management

It rained even heavier today with lightning and thunder.

Today's paper was quite ok. Though I did not know how to do some of the theory questions..

Summary:
Question 1
(a) High-Low Method
(b) Standard MC
(c) CS ratio & BEP
(d) Variances
(e) Memorandum on variances

Question 2
(a) Limiting Factor
(b) Notes

Question 3
(a) Budget-between 2 alternatives
(b) Theory Question

Question 4
(a) Ratios
(b) Explain ratios
(c) Non-financial ratio - theory question

The hall after the exam

Two down, two to go...

T6 Exam

2008-06-02T19:18:00.007+08:00

Today's paper: T6 Drafting Financial Statements

It was a rainy day. It poured and the wind was so strong. But as the wind and water (feng & shui) was present, hope everyone did well..

I can see Mel in her car..

The huru-haraness outside the hall

When I opened the paper, I had to laugh. Question 2 was preparing a cashflow statement (indirect method). Just before the exam, as in 1 hour before, I had Edwin teach me that as I totally forgotten how to do. So it came out, a 25-mark question. Problem is I managed to do part of it but I knew I can't get full marks as it didn't balance. But, thank God at least I went through it just before the exam or I wouldn't even be able to do at all. =)
I believe this paper I can pass. Maybe not 100 marks as Ms. Shanta would have expected but pass is good enough for me.. Just with question 1 alone, can pass already (I think).

Summary:
Question 1
(a) Income Statement & Appropriation Account (Incomplete Records)
(b) Capital Account of partners
(c) Statement of Financial Position

Question 2
(a) Cashflow Statement
(b) Comments on the company's financial position

Question 3
(a) Goodwill on acquisition
(b) Consolidated Income Statement
(c) some crappy 2-mark question

Question 4
(a) Ratios
(b) Comments on ratios
(c) can't remember..

But all in all.. It's okla..

Exam Blues

2008-05-29T18:23:00.010+08:00

It's only 3 more days to the exams and I feel I'm not fully prepared. Just when I thought I could do the paper and start concentrating on other papers, they back-fire and show me that I'm not as good as I think I am. Maybe it's just my level of calmness is always more on the high side. I probably should start practicing the law of attraction and some of the stuff they say in The Secret by Rhonda Bryne. "I must pass all FOUR papers ~~including audit~~" should keep playing in my mind again and again like a tape recorder.

Part of me feels confident in passing the papers ~~excluding audit~~ BUT as I look at it, I'm not too sure anymore. My MOCK results gave me some level of confidence in passing but I'm still feeling really nervous for the first time. Maybe I shouldn't mix so much with Mel.. (Ms Joyce advice) Nah.. She's good influence in the sense that she make me more kia-su over my studies as I tend to be quite tidak-apa sometimes..

Besides that, I just got an email from ACCA. It just made me more confused about the venue of my exams. They changed the venue of some of the papers. Just hope ACCA didn't screw up and gave us the wrong location, considering the fact that almost everyone is going to Sedaya when all of us registered for Sunway. Wonder who's gonna take the exam in Sunway then..

Now, I should get back to studying. Suffer in the present, reap rewards in the future. *I MUST pass all papers*

Tagged By Alex

2008-05-24T12:49:00.011+08:00

Tagged by Simple Alex.. dunno why people keep tagging me.. =(

1. Link to your tagger and post these rules.
2. List eight (8) random facts about yourself.
3. Tag eight people at the end of this post and list their names.
4. Let them know they’ve been tagged by leaving them a comment on their blogs.
OK? All set?

-fact number 1-
I am left-handed

-fact number 2-
I get scared of a lot of things quite easily

-fact number 3-
I am a very choosy person especially when it come to food and clothes etc..

-fact number 4-
I sometimes have big dreams but no motivation to work towards it

-fact number 5-
I am a coffee-addict trying to fight addiction with no success

-fact number 6-
I let emotions get the better of me sometimes

-fact number 7-
I dream of going to Venice someday.. anyone wanna sponsor?

-fact number 8-
I really bad at recognizing people and remembering names..

Wasted so much of my time thinking those 8 things.. AND it's only random!!
I think a lot of my brain cells died in the process as well..

Tag:
1. Mel
2. Jasmyn
3. Darren
4. Zi Jian
5. Aaron
6. Vivian
7. Eric
8. Kenny

Back From Nowhere

2008-05-18T16:15:00.004+08:00

After a hiatus, decided to post something before people start nagging and tagging me again.
As many of you all know I've not been feeling well. Having migraine for 3 straight days and nausea and flu for a whole week (still not recovered yet) and now having backaches.. And yes, I know it's not a good excuse for not blogging, BUT at least it's an excuse.. hehe..

Still thinking whether to go for the donation thing this Tuesday. I'm not scared of blood but more of worried it'll be pain and I don't want to faint there. A bit scary, I must say, as I've never done this before. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. Sounds like going to war.

Sincere condolences to Teik Han on the passing of his grandfather.

Double Joy?

2008-05-12T12:47:00.006+08:00

*we are the champions playing in the background*

Such a satisfying end to a wonderful season... =) Now for Champions League...

Don't worry I'm not gonna blab about them here.

Finally, Khar's present is bought. After around 7 hours of fruitless effort finding a gift, a second trip had to be made.

Happy birthday girl! And hope you like it.. :)

Life's Over, Back To No Life

2008-05-05T17:36:00.003+08:00

One week of holiday is going to end. Back to study life, if that is even a life. This one week seems to pass so fast, in one blink of an eye, it's gone...

It's only 3 more weeks to finals and I'm not prepared for it at all. Feels terrible being a midnight oil burner but at the same time just can't pull my lazy self together and heed Ms. Joyce's advice. Exams are just round the corner as in the corner is already very near. EDC and EFC will be starting soon and I wonder will I be there staring at the lecturer thinking what on earth is going on? I hope not..

Weather is not helping in any way either. It's too hot. I think the sun is coming towards us. Nah, that's just some crazy hypothesis which doesn't make sense and is never going to happen. I blame it on the heat. Imagine getting headache after waking up from sleep and so hot that taking 2-3 baths a day is not enough. People suggest soaking in mud but hmm.. that'll probably make me sicker than I already feel I am. Maybe I'm just dreading going back to ~~jail~~ class. =(

Tagged By Mel

2008-04-27T17:11:00.023+08:00

Instructions: Remove ONE question from below, and add in your personal question, make it a total of 20 questions. Notify them in their chat box that he/she has been tagged, then tag 8 people in your list, list them out at the end of this post. Whoever does the tag will have blessings from all.

1. What have you realised recently?
My brains shut down after exam. Momentarily, at least. so Alvin, that half explains the reason for the awkward silence.

2. Have you given your first kiss away?
*looks to the sky*

3. If you were to be stranded on a deserted island, who are the 11 blog buddies you would take with you?
sounds bad to bring people to be stranded with me but oh well.. Mel, Darren & Jasmyn (since we're already stranded there), Jian, Aaron, Wen-Ly, Vivian, Kenny, Eric, Teik Han and Jun Hao (Yays! We can form a football team there!)

4. Where is the place that you want to go the most?
Anywhere where there's good food, company and attractions. :)

5. If you can have 1 dream to come true, what would it be?
Only one ar?? I cant decide which..

6. Do you believe in seeing a rainbow after the rain?
Rainbows only happen when the sun rays are terbias (I studied Science in Malay so I don't know the English word for it) by the rain. That's the only thing I believe.

7. What are you afraid to lose the most now?
My hunger for God and passion for His work

8. If you meet someone that you love, would you confess to him/her?
No. Hehe.. That's his job :p

9. (my question) What is the thing you regret most in your life?
Not appreciating what I have

10.List out 3 good points of the person who tagged you.
About Mel:
- Has a sincere heart
- Loves God with all her heart
- Caring friend

11. What are the requirements that you wish from your other half?
Loves God; is there when I need him; hardworking/passionate about the things he does; determined; caring; makes me laugh; responsible and many more (case-to-case basis) :p

12. Which type of person do you hate the most?
Selfish, irresponsible, irritating, insecure and overly sensitive people. But come to think of it, I shouldn't hate them. *so ashamed of myself and am repenting*

13. What is the one thing you cannot live without?
God and human basic needs

14. If you have faults, would you rather the people around you point out to you or would you rather they keep quiet?
Point out la.. Better for everyone

15. What do you think is the most important thing in your life?
God and living for Him

16. Are you a shopaholic or not?
Depends if there's cash.. Hehe..

17. If your house burned down, what is the ONE thing you’d save from your room?
Err.. Important documents? Learnt from somewhere, not sure where..

18. If you have a chance. Which part of your character you would like to change?
The don't-care-attitude part and rude-if-i-find-you-irritating part.. Hehe..

19. Can i safely know your birthday dates ?
No.. Hehe.. But you already know mine so it's not safe anymore..

20. What kind of person are you? and why?
Still learning a lot of things and beginning to understand things better. I can be a really nice person as in I'm willing to go to great lengths to help a friend but I tend to mix less with someone whom I think I can't get along with due to various reasons, sometimes unwilling to accept that person for who he/she is. Maybe it's because of fear of being betrayed and hurt. So that's the reason why I don't have that many close friends.

I TAG :

1. Eric
2. Kenny
3. Aaron Low
4. Zi Jian
5. Vivian Tan

Lost In Wonder

2008-03-21T16:27:00.012+08:00

Exams are over..
At last no more people nagging me to go sleep or study.. You know who you are.. =)
But I know you guys meant it for my own good..

Today is Good Friday.. The day the Lord died so we could live.
The lyrics of the song by Martyn Layzell is so so true..

Lost In Wonder
You chose the cross with every breath,
The perfect life, the perfect death,
You chose the cross.
A crown of thorns You wore for us,
And crowned us with eternal life,
You chose the cross.
And though Your soul was overwhelmed with pain,
Obedient to death You overcame.

I'm lost in wonder,
I'm lost in love,
I'm lost in praise forevermore.
Because of Jesus' unfailing love
I am forgiven, I am restored.

You loosed the cords of sinfulness
And broke the chains of my disgrace:
You chose the cross.
Up from the grave victorious,
You rose again so glorious:
You chose the cross.
The sorrow that surrounded You was mine,
'Yet not My will but Yours be done!' You cried.

Touching it is..

Calvary Church is having:

Good Friday Service
Time: 8pm
Venue: Calvary Church DH, DP, Cheras and Ampang

Youth- Turning Point
Time: 2pm-4pm
Venue: Calvary Church Damansara Heights

Easter Sunrise Service
Time: 6.30am
Venue: National Hockey Stadium, Bkt Jalil

Pastor Steven comments here

Anyway.. Blessed Easter... =)

SPM Results Out!!!

2008-03-12T23:14:00.007+08:00

Today, SPM and STPM results are out...
Some did really well and sulk at their results and some did not so well but was overjoyed with it.. What's wrong with them (the former) lar?? Well, I'm in no position to say anything because I did the same thing when I took mine couple of years back (makes me sound so old). Some of you guys know, some don't but I cried when I saw that horrible piece of paper with small, tiny wordings on it.. But then now I look back and I couldn't really understand why I had to be sad about the results. After all, it's over and done with. No matter how much tears I shed, until become river also nothing will change. Secondly, my results weren't THAT bad. Wasn't what I expected, maybe because I had too high expectations. But I knew I deserved the results. I was lazy..
After that, it'll just be another piece of paper. No one's gonna ask you how many A's you got in SPM after you entered college. No one cares anymore if you only had 1A or 12A's. It'll probably only get you a JPA scholarship to go study agriculture in some remote country you can't even pronounce which you will then reject because you don't want to be a farmer and then go pay thousands of dollars to study something else.
That's the state of education these days in Malaysia. Some get straight A's and ended up getting scholarships to study agriculture and some get around 5A's and they get scholarships to study medicine in England. But what can we do? Nothing.. No wonder more people die from sickness these days..
Anyway, congratulations to those who did well but still sulk and those who are happy with theirs.
Chin Wynn 12A1's
Jun Hoe 11A1's 1A2
Hannah Aw 10A1's
Jamie Loke 10A1's
and a few others.. Congrats!!!

What's Your Problem?

2008-03-07T07:31:00.010+08:00

A few of us went for the SAC Social Gathering last night. It was supposed to start at 6.30pm but it only started at nearly 8pm. Normal lah, Malaysians ma.. They had performances and lucky draws and food. The food was okay nia considering the fact that it's free. I stayed till around 10pm and I cabut la.. It was quite a good event and I did enjoy myself. I'm not really a huge fan of events like these but it was quite good, better than some others I've been to.

Rewinding...
Before that, we had around 2 hours plus of extra time (not idle time). So, we decided to go to the library (bunch of kiasu nerds :p). Here, a whole new drama started. We met some other classmates but whom we weren't really close to. They only had a few classes with us as they were from another group. But even so, it did not deter K (Some of you may know who she is, some don't. Just to protect her already tainted reputation, I'm going to just refer to her as 'K') to go watch movies with them. She went with this girl (I'm just gonna call her 'Z' can?) and some of her friends (none of us really know them).

Situation 1
In the library, where it is so silent you can hear a pin drop, stands K, under a sign which says "No mobile phones".(Too bad I don't have a picture to prove)
*already in the middle of a conversation on the phone*

K: Eh, you come and fetch me go out la.. We go makan.. Then you fetch me back to college lar.. (in chinese) (and really loudly)

The WHOLE group of students there (mostly classmates) : SSHHH!!!!

K: *continues talking ever so loudly*

The WHOLE group: SSSHHHHH!!! Eh, this is library la!!!

Situation 2
She meets 'Z' and starts talking...

Z: Eh, your name is Carmen right?
K: YOUR head la.. (so rude.. too much.. *shakes head*)
Z: Then? What's your name?
K: *says her name*
Z: Whatever la.. I don't know your name but I know your name have something to do with car(s) wan la.. Eh what's your number ar?
K: 01x-xxx xxxx
Z: How to spell your name?
K: *spells for her*
Z: Hah? Your name not spelled as c-a-r?

I think by now most of you would have guessed what car this is.

Situation 3
'Z' and gang were packing up their books preparing to leave the library..

Z: We're going to Pyramid to watch 10,000BC (irony totally intended!)
K: Eh, I also wanna go...
Z: Come la..
K: Where you put your files?
Z: Why do you think I bring such a big bag for?
K: Then my files how?
Z: Put in the car la.. What's your problem? *gangsteristically*

The thing that really gets me is how she can just go off with some bunch of people whom she doesn't even know? AND to make things worse she doesn't drive.. If they took her to sell... (probably won't get much out of the sales anyway) but STILL! Doesn't all these go through her brain first? These days anyone, as in ANYONE can do ANYTHING... It's literally dangerous these days to just go out like that with anyone you know very well let alone just a little. In fact, there have been cases where own friends betray their good friends. You never know just how wicked the world is today.. K, you don't LIVE in 10,000 BC, where it's safer.. But then again, considering it's K!! Oh well.. I rest my case.. I had to repeat things I say for heaven knows how many times and STILL she doesn't understand.. Simple things like "It doesn't have to be a Friday in order to go out, right?" That, I repeated like 6 times.. And all 6 times she replies, "Hah?" Goodness gra-sias... Talking to her can vomit blood, like literally..

New Template

2008-03-05T19:44:00.007+08:00

I had nothing better to do so I decided to change my blog template. I don't really like it because it's black and so I can't use any dark colour for my fonts PLUS it looks quite cc-fied. Anyway, because I was to lazy to change it back so I'll stick with it for a while.

My mum bought a keyboard and she's been playing non-stop. For those who don't know, I already have a piano at home (currently collecting dust because no one plays it) and she RARELY touches it. Now, she buys this keyboard and she plays it day and night with no ear-phones, mind you. Hopefully, it's not just because it's NEW.. My family has this habit of using new things to the MAX and then it becomes a white elephant. Remember I have a NEW template.. Wonder how long this one's gonna last...

Homework starts piling up especially tax. Goodness knows when I can actually finish it with all my procrastination and weird laziness. Now Mr. Jay told us to read annual reports of companies. Sometimes, I wonder am I doing the right thing taking this course? How can I cut down on coffee when I need it to stay awake and concentrate on whatever the lecturers are saying. Although it doesn't really help that much. Hmm..

Goodbye...

2008-02-29T09:26:00.009+08:00

Yesterday 14 of us went to KLIA to see off Zi Jian, who went to New South Wales for his final year in engineering. His flight was at 9.45pm on board MH9143. He first flew to Changi Airport in Singapore where he took another flight to Adelaide. Sure gonna miss you!!

Before that, some of us went for the CF in college. The service was quite ok and people there are friendly. Did enjoy myself abit. =)

Other than that, it's been a normal week..

Note: Happy birthday to Min En.

Sh-ay

2008-02-26T19:09:00.008+08:00

It’s been a stressful ~~day~~ week. To add to the pain, I wasn’t feeling very well for these couple of days. Since Saturday, I haven’t eaten any drop of rice. Not because I’m on a diet but because I feel like puking every time I think of eating. Too much to eat, you may say. So, these few days, my lunch or dinner will either be bread or burger (which also has bread) or roti canai (which is also bread) simply because I can’t eat much. Yesterday, I only ate 2 slices of bread and a burger (I’m sort of jelat with roti canai already) for the whole day. Even my mum eats more than me now, which is a miracle, mind you. And I don’t feel hungry at all. Some of you guys say that it’s the stress considering the fact I hardly slept last few days. But thank God, I’m finally feeling better. At least today, I didn’t eat bread only.

Today, Mel had her braces out so she was like rushing to and fro from college and her dental place. She had her retainers on during audit. Me, (who seldom bully people) fought real hard not to tease her on her pronunciations. But, I was weak (maybe coz haven’t been eating) and I gave in to the temptation and now I feel so utterly guilty. NOT!!

Me: Say, she.. Repeat after me, she..

Mel: I can’t sh-ay..

Darren and I just burst into laughter (so bad lar) and Mel hit me *sobs* but I know she was laughing also.. Good thing we were sitting at the back so Mr. Jay didn’t catch us laughing like some banshee. After all, she said it herself. “I talk like Donald Duck,” quotes Mel.

Anyway, that aside, I must really say, she look really good with her braces off. Not that you don’t already look good. =)

Encouragement Through A Psalm

2008-02-23T20:37:00.016+08:00

I was quite down this week due to so many things that has happened. It’s has been a really busy and hectic week for me. I hardly had enough sleep. The other day, I did a devotional on how God love me so so much but I seem to take Him too much for granted. I complain that He is not there all the time without realizing He has never left my side. Instead, it has been me who has not been looking and seeking Him. And sometimes, it's like when I have nowhere else to turn to, only then I turn and look to Him. Instead of putting Him first in my priorities, I find other means to solve my problems and when it’s the dead end, then comes the question, “Where are You, God?” And then instead of listening to what He has to say, I go back to my busy and hectic schedule, ignoring Him and then wonder why God hasn’t answered me. Which in fact, I wasn’t even paying attention or listening. Pastor Petrina has preached on this before and just recently I’m re-reminded again about this.

Below is an acrostic psalm I wrote during AIM and though I wrote it some time ago, every time I read it, I’m always reminded of God’s Love for me no matter what happens. And God still uses it to speak to me. The beginning of each line is each alphabet in sequence. Hope it blesses you too.

A life without You is like a vicious cycle, meaningless,

Without hope, without gist, full of bitterness.

But You are there with me all the time,

Through my hurts, heartache and strive.

Ceasing the pain on my own, I am not able,

But for You, oh Lord all things are possible.

Determined to make You Lord of my heart,

From You my God may I never depart.

Every ache, every fear You drive them away,

Your love for me is more than any words can say.

Forever You are faithful in every way,

You’ve always kept the words You say.

Guiding me through the Holy Spirit, to keep in Your ways,
Giving me strength to face each new day.

Hallelujah for all You have done, my God,
You alone are of my praises, oh Lord.

I give You all honour and all praise,
My life to You I raise.

Jesus, You’re my Comfort and my Friend,
I’ll love and trust You till the very end.

Keeping me safe in Your mighty hands each day
You are always there for me every day.

Love, You gave unconditionally,
Continuously and eternally.

My love compared to Yours is nothing,
And yet You embrace it like it means everything.

Nothing and no one can be compared to You,
All glory and worship are only for You.

Offering Your Son to die for me,
Your love has set me from bondage free.

Providing a way for reconciliation,
You suffered pain and humiliation.

Quietness and peace I’ve found through You,
My burdens and cares I’ll lay on You.

Restored me into Your loving arms when I fall,
In times of desperation to You I call.

Saving grace You gave freely,
Out of love You gave Your Son for me.

To be Your child is a privilege You’ve given,
Through Your grace I’m forgiven.

Unworthy I may be to call you Dad,
But You looked through all my faults and bad.

Victory over darkness You gained,
You prevailed over sin and pain.

Willing to take me in Your arms again,
Even though I fail You time and again.

Xeric I am and I long for Your refreshing outpour,
Fill me so I thirst no more.

You touch my heart for all You’ve done for me,
All that you suffered as You hung on that tree.

Zenith of everything in my life is only found through You,
And all is vanity without You.

Results For T3, T4 & T5

2008-02-18T15:27:00.010+08:00

I got my T3, T4 and T5 results back and I passed!!

You must understand my happiness as I really really thought I was going to fail T5. I hardly studied and I couldn't do 1 whole essay long question.. So I'm really grateful and thankful to God for helping me pass. All glory to Him really...

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank those who prayed for me. Thanks..

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

THANKS!!

2008-02-17T13:45:00.012+08:00

Thanks to all who remembered and celebrated my birthday with me yesterday.

Darren, Joshua, Sophie, Eric, Jon, Kenny & Rebecca for having dinner at Chilis. Thanks Darren for fetching me back. And guys, thanks for the ball!!

Mel, Edwin & Khar who came and pick me for bak kut teh, Edwin for driving me around and even ended up getting lost twice!!

All who wished me personally and messaged and called me, THANKS!!

OK.. This is beginning to sound like some Grammy's Award Ceremony..

In the morning, Edwin, Mel and Khar came to pick me up and we went Klang for bak kut teh.. We had a great time and ate too much... Then Edwin drove us to Mei Kim's house and then drop me at church.
After youth, Darren, Josh, Sophie, Eric, Jon, Kenny & Rebecca went to 1u Chilis and had to wait quite long to be seated as it was packed and they wouldn't accept reservations. After that, we went home.

Generally, I was really blessed by you guys who came all out to help me yesterday. And also, I was really overjoyed and extremely happy when MU thrashed Arsenal 4-0!! Good job guys!!

Anyway, thanks guys really... =)

V-Day

2008-02-14T19:42:00.008+08:00

February 14th..
This is the day where people send flowers, chocolates, stuff toys to their loved ones. This is the day florists, chocolate makers, stuff toy makers, fancy restaurants, cinemas, wedding planners, hotels, jewelers and all get richer. This is the day people are willing to spend big bucks just to celebrate this occasion. But then again don't we all do that?
Anyway, which reminds me..
Isn't V day ought to be everyday? This shouldn't be the only day you pamper your other half, should it? Of course, when everyone else is doing something EXTRA special on this day, you ought to too, but there are some which the only time you ever see a guy buy something for his gfis on this day. Girls the same.
Though giving gifts are a good way of expressing affection, but love does not all but consist of gifts only.
Personally, I don't insist on something expensive or nice or big.. It doesn't matter.. It can just be small little things done here and there.. After all, they say, it's the heart that counts..
Girls are really that simple.. It's just you guys that just complicate things.. *winks*

All in all... Happy Valentine's Day.. And have a good day..

CNY=Eat Too Much=Fat

2008-02-06T12:58:00.005+08:00

After traveling for 2 hours and 45 minutes, I finally arrived at Penang. Thank goodness there wasn't any traffic jam like last year. I woke up at 3.30am yesterday and left KL at 5am. I slept half the journey and when I reached here, hoping I could go back to sleep in a proper bed, my cousin went out to limteh (penang's equivalent of yamcha) with his friends and so we were all stuck outside the house. He finally came home 35 minutes later. But, when I went into the house, I didn't sleep either. Hehe.. My cousin watched some Chinese drama series on DVD and so we marathoned till around 10pm (yes, morning till night). In the process, we finished 4 big tins of kuih kapit and some other CNY cookies. After that, we went for supper (eat again) and then played cards till around 4am this morning. And now my family have all gone out leaving my cousin and I at home finishing more kuih kapit.

I know I'll definitely put on weight this CNY like any other CNYs. I eat and drink non-stop and even though I don't eat much mandarin oranges (I have like 4 boxes and only half of one box is gone) I'll still grow fat blaming it on everything else. I read somewhere in the newspaper few days back how 4 mandarin oranges is equivalent to eating a plate of rice. And I haven't even eaten the reunion dinner yet.

Goodness, I can't continue eating like this. Or maybe I'll just eat less AFTER cny..
Yup.. That sound like a better plan. I'm so not ready to give up my kuih kapit just yet.

Random #3

2008-02-04T18:54:00.005+08:00

Today..
I went to Aeon Bukit Tinggi Klang and had KFC for lunch. This reminded me of the time I had KFC with Darren, Mel, and Khar En. I remembered Darren put the bread wrapped with tissue in Khar En's bag.

The next day...

Us: Hey Khar En, did you find anything in your bag ar?
Khar: What? Find what?
Us: Anything wrapped in a tissue?
Khar: Ohh... Ceh.. Tahat wan I throw away already lor... What is it anyway?
Us: What? You threw away something without even looking at what it is first?
Khar: Aiya.. I just see it's not mine ma I throw away laa...
Us: *sweats literally* (who throws away something without looking?)
Us: So.. If next time your boyfriend wraps a diamond ring in a tissue to surprise you and puts it in your bag, you'll just throw it away?
Khar: Aiya.. That time I will go find back la..
Us: Then go find back the thing you found in your bag and threw away la..
Khar: For what? Nothing valuable also..
Us: So next time you'll tell that to your bf also la?
Khar: Aiya(this girl likes to say aiya wan).. If it's diamond ring, I'll go find it la.. Can sell ma..
Us: ... *sweats and immediately faints*

Beware: This girl (Khar En) is not for the faint of heart. The way she talks.. Gosh.. Only she can come out with things like these...

Khar En, this post is for you..

Holidays... At Last...

2008-02-03T17:08:00.005+08:00

Recent weeks have drained all the strength in me. 9 hours of classes each day, plus homeworks, research (audit: Mel's favourite subject.. and one of the subjects I dread the most cause it's in the afternoon and it interferes with my sleeping time plus it's boring despite Mr. Jay's desperate efforts to make it interesting), plus driving through some maniac traffic jam each morning, trying to get to class on time so I don't have to pay the 10 bucks. It's the holidays at last.. But somehow it is passing by way tooo fast...

Despite having no class this week and half of next, I still have to *pretend* to busy myself either studying (because tax is ever so confusing) or finishing Ms. Shanta's 'angpow' (which never seems to end). So.. I've planned it all so well (only in my opinion) to get all the work done and STILL have time for play..

I finished T8 and T9 homework already. Yes.. The T8 homework which was SUPPOSED to be able to be completed in ONLY 20 minutes, took me around 2 hours. Of course, I did other stuff in between. Hehe.. So now.. I'm left with T6 (which I will only do last minute) and T7 (which are all objective questions and I've already done half in class that day). Hmm.. I might actually be able to finish everything on time.. So proud of myself for coming up with such a great plan :p

BUT(there's always a but eh?).. I'm the kind of person who seldom stick to the plans I've made (probably one of the reasons why I seldom fulfill my new year resolutions) . So ya....

I'll TRY to stick to the plan this time...

Life Goes On

2008-02-01T18:34:00.003+08:00

Does these 3 years mean anything at all? Can one small incident coupled with accumulated hurts destroy these 3 years of what I thought was a strong relationship? Can there be any more room for forgiveness and amends? Is it gone like the wind? Am I making a big mistake I'll soon live to regret? Am I willing to let go? Is everything going to be back to normal again? Am I losing the security I relied a lot upon? Does pride really have to stand in the way? Will life go on the same?

I stayed awake asking myself these few questions with no success in answering them. The miracles have turned into ashes. The memories have faded. Yet.. It still remains deep inside me. It keeps coming back to life every now and then. My mind is bogged by all these thoughts clinging at me and wouldn't let go...

I wish I'm writing this because it was an essay in school but no.. I wish these weren't true but no.. I wish.. I wish..

Soon I'll know if I made a mistake..

But meanwhile life still goes on...

Year Turnover

2007-12-27T15:09:00.003+08:00

Holidays would soon be over and whole new year would start, and I feel as if time has passed tooo quickly and I haven't been doing much. This year has passed rather too quickly so much so that I haven't even time to stop and pause for a second. It's another new year approaching and it only seems as though this year has just started. Today we will all say goodbye to year 2007 and welcome in the year 2008. Hopefully, next year would be different and better.

Wishing all of you a Happy New Year...

Nikon S200

2007-12-12T12:38:00.004+08:00

I finally bought a new camera. I've been meaning to get one for quite some time. I bought a Nikon COOLPIX S200 which has 7.1 megapixels with a 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens, 2.5" LCD monitor and electronic VR. I bought it for RM688.

Happy with the new toy. No regrets or complaints. =D

Hope In Dark Places

2007-10-03T22:40:00.007+08:00

I actually did pass my T4 and T5. Which is a good thing. After getting the papers back and realising that this saturday is another T4 and T5 test, I, oh well, feel like fainting. What's more, there's this moral education exam that I don't even know no head and tail about. The more I think about the exam, the more strangest of thoughts come to my mind. Like:-

"Cannot laaa... Must get 100 marks laa... See?"
"For me borderline passes are not good enough. Must get at least over 80.."
"50 is my standard for the passing mark.."
"I must get more than hundred. 100 marks is the passing mark"
"I'm not happy with my results. I should at least get 80"

It's like I feel I'm being pressured by these people to study but my inner me is resisting it. Opting instead to computer games and TV. No wonder they say those two boxes destroy lives. But then again, if I don't study, I'm bound to fail. Failing means being barred from exams. Being barred from exams means I have to see those lecturers for yet another semester. Which means paying the tuition fees again.

I guess that's how life's work. Just one action can lead to so many consequences that sometimes makes me ask myself, am I doing the right thing? Going the right way? If not, which way should I go? I'm pretty sure everyone has in some point of life asked this question before. Which is probably why Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life." In our darkest moments, in our frail despair, He is someone who will never leave us nor forsake us. And I'm really grateful for this hope.

Random #2

2007-09-21T21:11:00.005+08:00

Progress test for T4 and T5 is tomorrow. In about 10 hours I'll probably be flipping through the exam papers finding a question which I actually know how to do. Not like it's never happened to me before but somehow I'm starting to feel more tense than I used to. Probably got it from Mel. I feel kinda bad cause I dragged her to Midvalley yesterday even when her face was shouting "I wanna STUDY!!!" Only she didn't say it out loud. But we had fun dressing Khar En up. Or at least I did. Hehe. She tried on some clothes and we took pictures of it.

Mel and I checked out some laptops as well and I want a MacBook but no funds. *sighs*

I guess I can only just dream I owned one. If only dreams come true. *sighs again*

Tagged!!

2007-09-03T16:13:00.005+08:00

Tagged by sinceredesires

1. What is your middle name? no middle name wor..
2. What color pants are you wearing? blue
3. What are you listening to now? ni bu zai - wang li hong
4. What was the last thing you had to drink? water
5. Do you wish on the Stars? no
6. If you were a crayon what color would you be? blue
7. How is the weather today? hot
8. Last person you spoke to on the phone? jian
9. Do you like the person that sent this to you? hmm.. okla..
10. Favorite drink? coffee :)
11. Favorite sport? shopping?
12. Hair Color? black
13. Siblings? 1 sister
14. Favorite month? december
15. Favorite Food? nasi lemak
16. What was the last movie you saw in theaters? fracture
17. Favorite day of the year? i like everyday.. :)
18. What do you do to vent anger? ermm.. merajuk?
19. What was your favorite toy as a child? cars
20. Summer or winter? summer
21. Hugs or kisses? both lar.. hehe.. :)
22. Car or motorcycle? car
23. Chocolate or vanilla? chocolate
24. Do you want your friends to do this survey(tag)? up to them..
25. Who is most likely to do this survey(tag)? people like me..
26. Who is least likely to respond? people not like me..
27. When was the last time you cried? yesterday
28. What is under your bed? nothing.. dust maybe?
29. Who is the friend that you have had the longest? no specific person..
30. What did you do last night? sleep la...
31. What are you afraid of? insects
32. Plain, buttered, or salted popcorn? buttered
33. Favorite car? Porche Carrera GT / Audi A8
34. Favorite Flower? roses
35. How many keys on your key ring? 3
36. How many years at your job? not working yet
37. What did you do on your last birthday? grew older?
38. How many states have you lived in? 1
39. Did you have fun doing this? no
40. Who are you going to send this to? nobody..

Personality Test

2007-08-29T18:04:00.003+08:00

I did a personality test and it's quite accurate. =)

Your view on yourself:

You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties. (kinda true...)

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:

You are a true romantic. When you are in love, you will do anything and everything to keep your love true. (maybe.. *shrugs*)

Your readiness to commit to a relationship:

You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person. (somewhat true...)

The seriousness of your love:

You are very serious about relationships and aren't interested in wasting time with people you don't really like. If you meet the right person, you will fall deeply and beautifully in love. (Probably.. When I meet the right person, I'll let you know... =p)

Your views on education:

Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can. (It's important and I wanna study hard but too lazy to.. And in the end the flesh wins.. *sighs*)

The right job for you:

You have plenty of dream jobs but have little chance of doing any of them if you don't focus on something in particular. You need to choose something and go for it to be happy and achieve success. (I want a job with a big, fat salary and a big office. Maybe I'm asking too much..)

How do you view success:

You are afraid of failure and scared to have a go at the career you would like to have in case you don't succeed. Don't give up when you haven't yet even started! Be courageous. (Sometimes only larr..)

What are you most afraid of:

You are afraid of having no one to rely on in times of trouble. You don't ever want to be unable to take care of yourself. Independence is important to you. (Never really gave this much thought before but I rely more on myself than others)

Who is your true self:

You are mature, reasonable, honest and give good advice. People ask for your comments on all sorts of different issues. Sometimes you might find yourself in a dilemma when trapped with a problem, which your heart rather than your head needs to solve. (Oklar.. Quite true...)

Left Or Right Brain?

2007-08-29T00:47:00.001+08:00

A friend sent this through an email. You guys can try and see.

1. Hold your hands together, as if you were praying. Look at your hands. If you see
Left thumb is below the right thumb ---> left brain
Right thumb is below the left thumb ---> right brain

2. Fold your arms in front of you (as if you are angry)
Right arm above left arm ---> left brain
Left arm above right arm ---> right brain

Based on 1+2 (order important),
below is the interpretation of your personality:

Right-Left
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Considerate, traditional, indirect type
Can instantly read other's emotion, and respond friendly by natures.
Although not very into taking initiatives in moving forward, but this person will always take a step back in supporting others.
Stable personality and considerate, give others a being protected feeling.
But the weakness is they cannot say no; regardless how unwilling they are, they will take care of others.

Right-Right
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Loves challenges type
Straight foward.
Once they decided on one thing, will take action right away.
Very curious, and love challenges.
Dare to face dangers without thinking through (sometimes foolishly).
Their weakness is they don't want to listen to others, will filter in only what whey want to hear in a conversation, and very subjective.
However, because of their straightforward attitude, they tend to be fairly popular.

Left-Left
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Dedicated, cold, perfectionist
Very logical in all aspects.
The only way to defeat (or win over) him/her is through reasons.
Has a lot of prides, and feeling strongly about doing the right thing.
If they are your friends, they are very trustworthy.
However, if they are your opponents, they will be very tough to deal with.
Because they can be very "anal" as a perfectionist, they usually leave a bad impression of being hard to deal with when first met.

Left-Right
==========
Likes to take care of others, leader type
Has a cool and keen observation ability to see through situations, yet still can be considerate in others needs.
Because of their cool and calm nature, and strong sense of responsibility, they tend to become head of a group.
Popular among people.
However, they may not be able to help themselves in meddling because they want to take care of others too much.
Very concerned about how others view them, and always on alert.

I was left-left. Perfectionist? Maybe. Dedicated and cold? Depends in regards to what I guess. :p

Random #1

2007-08-28T01:02:00.001+08:00

It's a Monday... Enough said...

Traffic today was really really bad. All the people rushing to get to school on time. Hmmm.. But at least I was not very late.

I did the spiritual gifts test again. My highest was exhortation, followed by teaching and wisdom. My lowest was apostleship, hospitality and mercy. I'm not merciful. Hmm.. So don't get me mad.

The T2 lecturer added more extra classes. Haiz...

I went to watch Evan Almighty yesterday with Jian. This movie doesn't make sense at all. A man can build a big ark, animals can help build the ark as well, a flood can suddenly disappear... Utter nonsense... Waste of time and money.. =(

New Blog!!!

2007-08-24T19:46:00.003+08:00

New post in a new blog. Somehow, I have gotten tired of the old one so I decided to well, get a new one. Sounds like changing clothes. Only, it wouldn't be that often. I hope. I got back my PT 2 Paper 2 results back today. I wouldn't say it's good but at least I PASSED!!! I so thought I would fail. But then again, the results weren't that good. And Mel was sulking away at her paper. But hopefully she cheer up abit after the wiper incident.

At class, we learnt about computer systems. And the lecturer was explaining about how the CPU have a primary storage aka main memory. This primary storage is divided into two; RAM and ROM. She said that the RAM has volatile memory meaning that the contents of the memory are erased once the computer is switched off. We were joking that after the class, we likewise will erase all the memory.

All my plans for next week has also crashed with all the extra classes. AGAIN!! Mann... This is depressing. Oh well... *sighs*