Family and Friends

I honestly had never consumed so many poultry products in my life before, but this CNY had turned me into a half carnivore. 3 consecutive days of pork leg vinegar, duck meat, bakzham kai, two days of Bak Kut Teh in different locations, seafood, etc, etc. I told sis I want to be vegetarian for two months, she told me to go far far and play.



After coming back to KL, I took the remaining days of the break to splurge in the pool of reunion atmosphere. Spent some time with Rotaractors in Audrey's house for open house. Later on, shisha-ed with Amelia and Brandon. Family in KL had some major makan trip going on, ranging from seafood in Kuala Selangor to BKT in Klang. My aunt and uncle was back from Japan after two years hence the bit of trip around. Of course my all-time-favorite cousins are always lingering near, hence, the fun was plentiful. I almost choked blood after paying 25 bucks for one hour of badminton yesterday. Today, I woke up at 3pm and stared at the ceiling recalling everything and realising holidays are over.

And ou yeah, say hello to 93 days more to LLB exams!

Weekends Wireless

I shall pledge for discipline from today onwards. The fact where I used to wake up at 6.30am every day has became some long forgotten civilisation which needed a revival. Oh please remind me that my LLB Exams are like 125 days away and I'm still moping around either with extreme entertainment or moments of high tide emo. No good.

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That aside, I attended DRC together with my Rotaract mates for three days in Hulu Langat. That place was so ulu that my phone line went dead for the period I was there and I only realised the missed calls and SMSes after leaving. Initially, I was quite unhappy because kiasu people like me view skipping classes as a cardinal sin. The idea of missing Wayne Morrison's existentialist class was like a uber WTF and missing Sunday classes added salt to the wound. I was cursing prior days to the event until somebody who I can't remember told me to shut up and remember my role as Secretary to the Club.

But the Conference proved me wrong that it was a waste of time. The talks are all interesting and inspiring, provided me with insights and enlightenment, (Okay it's weird to suggest, but I'm the kind of person who enjoy listening to talks). Initially I thought it would be some lame speaker but it turned out otherwise.


I enjoyed spending time with my fellow Rotaractors and talk crap with them. Getting closer to them as my friends is fun and pleasant. Moreover, it's an avenue to meet more new people and get to know new friends.


And proud to be from RAC ATC who once again, contributed the most number of participants to DRC=)


Prior departure.

*Disclaimer: All photos are stolen from Aaric Iskandar.

It was an experience of its kind, I'm glad I participated despite missing classes. But kiasuness never dies in Hui Ting, and hence I somehow manage to sprint to college right after DRC to attend Trust class. The point is at least, my conscience is fulfilled.


And shall I say, see you next year? =D

A Tasty Blend of Friendship

After Wednesday's class, the Rotaractors went to Tasty Pot Sunway for a round of food fiesta and fellowship. After bearing the Federal highway jam and Lekha's car got banged and all, we reached there with our stomaches growling mad. They gave us an enormous table with three stoves bubbling with 6 types of soup base. Admittedly, it was quite a while I had so much seafood in one day, and it was just, awesome.

Soo Wen who just became president of SRC began to grant wishes to all of us after listening to complains ranging from too strict attire rules to clogged toilets. Later, Erna got cake dunked so badly she had cream in her nose. Joke of the day was the act of putting a barbequed crab into the boiling soup. Never laughed so madly for a very long time. It was splendid food, even betetr fellowship.


Okay some pics are stolen, which explains much of the inconsistency in colour in the pictures.

I miss my friends so much and that I know that I'd not see them again after the end of Christmas holidays. But never mind, and also, after this, I promise myself to lessen my play and focus more on studies.


AWESOME!

Secret Mission

I'd say, I awesome-ly LOVED the talk about the form six bilboard championship. Though mentally exhausted and physically worn, I just feel proud and overwhelmed with satisfaction and success, something I had never felt after the form six bilboard championship.

Let's hope he doesn't see this =P

I'll Do It For You

You know, if I can ever have that, I would not hesitate to fly you back to KL, and make you meals like this every dinner.
We will drive to mamak late at night and talk until 5 in the morning, or watch TV at your place and drink Old Town with soda biscuits.
We will also go shop at lots of places. You will help me with my arrangements. Planning for my 21st. You will do all these for me.
Everything will run in smooth motion with that single determining factor, you know. We had endless conversations over the phone about hopes, fears, encouragements. Despite hectic work schedules, despite annoying lines over at Paris, we somehow could find time, to make the connection work, to make interacton successful.

You know how badly I want this, and you are the one who I can count on to give me that pull when my mentality could not withstand the fall.

You are the one I throw my life's motions to; I rant, laugh, complain, rage, cry my heart to you. Unsolicited and sincere. No reservations at all, pure hundred percent trust so real. These are the moments in life I cherish. Though miles apart, we never fail to keep touch, never fail to trust, and never fail to be there. You were somehow there, be it your voice or your advice that keeps ringing in my head. I had stayed strong during stressful revision schedules, exam days and post exam fears because you told me to, during times where I was tired, discouraged and fearful.

As of now, you told me that I can, and I had gave in all. I trust that I can, because I believe you.

The date determines all, and now we anticipate. Anything may happen, but the thing that doesn't change is how much I had appreciated your everything for so long; not just during harsh revision exam times, but since we have decided to be friends.

I appreciate everything, twins. Thanks for being my best friends.

A sudden craving for movies crept in yesterday night when I was teaching. It was already 9 and I had no kakis. Nobody seem bothered to pick up their phones on that Friday night.

Thank God Yen Yuen was super flexible and we went for the 11.30pm movie after a quick chat in Starbucks. Inception was way awesome, and I fell in love with Cillian Murphy on first sight. He's FARKING HOT.


It's definitely a must watch.

The Truth About Table Salt

It always had been difficult to tell the truth that hurts, moreover telling the stark fact to someone you really love and care about. It had been challenging enough to me. When Qwen called me after we finished our Criminal Law paper, she was upset and crying over the phone. She told me she had only managed to finish one out of the supposed four questions and was wondering how bad was it. Very bad, I was biwildered. It only could mean a total fail for that paper itself which indicated a fail grade for the entire year. No referral whatsoever.

The Qwen I know is smart and intelligent, not forgetting to mention she obtained excellent STPM results before coming over to ATC for a law degree after turning down a sparse offer to pursue a degree in Economics in University Malaya. In fact, knowing that she had not been constantly reading and revising, Qwen turned 360degree hardwroking during our revision months; she read tutorial notes that no one would touch, attended every revision classes, asked questions around and consulted lots of lecturers on queries in law.

She knew that she had failed the year for failing the first paper. Yet she turned up for the following subsequent papers. The spirit of a fighter was the one which drew me in awe; it does not really matter what the results are, so long as the journey was worth its while. It is a matter of choice and Qwen took a very principled one: to continue what she had started, and finish it strong.

So it applies the same to winning Project O&O. She was fighting for the top, and it does not really matter at all whether one would win or not. Before the results was revealed, she had already did her part, did it well, and hence should bear no regrets. Qwen already had an awesome personality and with sheer determination, the ability to withstand change and pressures, the outcome after joining Project O&O is a Qwen who deserves a standing ovation for who she is and who she had become. She is a classmate, a friend and a role model to be admired and followed.

For what Project O&O had did to her, is subjecting her to be better than who she already is; more confident, outspoken and daring. For what it had made us, friends and supporters, spectators from the third person's point of view, is where we see life transforming changes and get inspired, then apply these to pursue the dreams that we desire. It had been possible for finalists of Project O&O to obtain what they want, and it is definitely so for us too, in what we had ever wanted so badly.

To Qwen, you had made all of us proud. After viewing lots of Edmund Tham's, the following capture may be an insult, but nevertherless, it is just to show you Qwen, that we love you lots.



'Talent is cheaper than tablesalt. What separates the talented one with the successful one is a lot of hard work.' - Stephen King

District Awards Night

Priceless are those experience gained throughout. Well done=)

I'll be the best in what I do.

These Good Days

Nothing trades the time well spent with people you love. Two weeks of holidays without seeing those bastards, bring me the first breath of fresh freedom and enjoyment. Though my ideal getaway would be the beach, random meet ups and shopping sprees does the remedy equally well.

1. Went for buffet with the girls.



2. Helped Zi Qin to look for furniture for her future home.



3. Shopped for three consequtive days and emptied my savings account.
4. Went for warehouse sales and almost got into a fight.
5. Went mamak to watch football to get the feel.
6. Pierced my ears again.
7. Watched movies and stuck my face to the TV for Mega Sundays on AXN.
8. Sang k with the guys.
9. Baked with the twins.
10. Finished 4 bags of chips in a night thanks to World Cup.
11. Fell in love with bangles.
12. Went for a day trip of mall hopping with Yen Yuen.

13. Went picnic with high school friends.



14. One heavy dinner consisting of 7 course meals with family.
15. Grandparents came over and went for dimsum.



16. Telan-ed one whole durain@@

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Working, just give me pains in my ass. Not just I dislike it, I loathe work very much. Probably due to the reason I never liked kids, or working for mum increases the stress one have to cope. Long working hours with unfixed hours, random chores and getting blamed for everything is annoying and discouraging.

Heck I thought I will be enjoying my break which I duly deserve after so many months of hard work and sacrifice for my exams. And how wrong was I. Now I'm praying for holidays to end and my new term to start asap.

Side note to that: I don't work for the sake of money; I work for the sake of interest and satisfaction. I don't work to serve other's belief, I stand on my own principles and deliver my services accordingly. I am worthy of every single piece of respect due to my respect to others. I work in positive light, I see oppurtunity and I am moved my optimism. If I have to pretend and sacrifice everything and have no life in return, I don't see the purpose of giving all in. That's why, I just think this business is a total fucked up plan if you don't have the mentality to sustain pressures and blame everyone for mistakes, refusing advices and hoping for everyone who work for you to be ideal. Cause no one is perfect, and neither am I, or you.

I'm out of this madhouse after July.

Drink, Drank, Not Drunk

Back to The Library again yesterday night. But this time, it wasn't with Liz. Tagged along college friends LSW, Martin, Wai Kiat, Qwen and Edwin. Juanophobia performed in the finals and I was all out to support. Saw Kenn Yee there as well, very the coincidence. My right hand was aching a bit due to the badminton aftermath, plus we got bad seats due to the massive crowd. It was halfway through the event everyone started sweating like hell.


The mad crowd.

Ok, Juanophobia lost. Being they've got the first runner-up. For fans it was quite a disappointment but it's fine. Company was great and that's what that matters most.


I think some of them are not quite enjoying themselves there. I don't know why. Maybe my problem? No?


Martin opened bottle. Black label we've got. Somebody nearly got drunk for finishing the entire last small portion. lol.



Come again.

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Played badminton with the gang as well. The results: body odour and aching muscles. Went for pasar malam afterwards and laughed while eating. Was super syokked.



Dan, Martin and the Woman acting as the couple of the year.

Groans. work starts.

One Sunday Night

Went to The Library with Liz to support Juanophobia. The band was way awesome. Gonna go again this Sunday, yeah, they cast the addiction.




They are all Liz's seniors and most of the people who turned up to support them were Liz's friends. Hence I look a bit odd. But nontheless I love good music and drinks, so no harm done. The night was amazing. They really did made me their fanXD


The Judges.

Hanging out with Liz can be tiring, because we talk a lot lol. But next chapter begins this Sunday eh pal? haha. See you same time same place man.


Heartz!

Stronger

No regrets of going to this place for law. I have deleted so many entries again and again. In short, I love you: Von, Sue Ann, JJ, Soo Wen, Daniel, Bird, Henry and everyone else who I feel your sincerity. Listening, is great help. At least for my case.

The thing that I've always dreaded happened again. I'm so close in letting myself giving in for little things until I halted myself and STOP!!!! Look at were are you stepping to Hui Ting! Don't ever be sidetracked by insignificant stuff! It's quite a cliche to feel gloomy these days. Happens every other day. If it's not for exam stress it would be nonsensical jealousy, or the dilemma of familial responsibilities, or even PMS, or bitches. I lack energy, I think. I just want to go to bed because I feel tired after crying.

But the Hui Ting I knew is tough, brave and determined. So, if life give me CHALLENGES, so CHALLENGES will make me tougher, make me a fighter, strengthen my willpower, make me a better warrior in the course of life.

"When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place."

To (whatever challenges including arseholes who have the potential to ruin my willpower) YOU, I'll never GIVE UP, not even in your fucking face of ignorance, not even in adversity, not even in a million years! You dream on and fuck out of my life. I need to be in constant positive energy of motivation, in the atmosphere of belief and encouragement. Not of the attitude of non-appreciation.

I quote Dr Seuss:

And will you succeed?
Yes! You will, indeed!
(98 and ¾ percent guaranteed.)
Kid, you’ll move mountains!

A Love Like No Other

During troubled times like this, the situation kinda works like a blessing in disguise.

This is when you know who will sacrifice, care, go all out, understand, listen and do whatever, ever, to make you feel better. All in the name of friendship. And I have nothing more to give, but my sincere gratitude.

I am touched, because I have friends who share the same vision as I do. Who have the same principles in life as I do. Who I believe and trust in. I'm so filled with positive energy that I'm prepared to envisage a future obtained by honest effort. I am happy and loving life like this: meaningful and fulfilling.

I LOVE YOU GUYS=) After all the thunderstorms, I do believe in rainbows.

United 6ABC 2007/08 Gathering

Gasoline Kepong


I swear I'll never step foot in this horrible place again. Service was terrible and the environment was not good at all. But company was: fuuuuyoh. Syok. Have not seen them in ages, one. Two, Kian Lu aka the monitor aka the fail planner came out with this idea randomly to gather and thank God he has got me to aid in organising the gathering. I was so freaking scared no one would turn up and I was hesitating when I called to book 12 places. But 14 of us turned up which was excellent! Kudos to all of us=)


The besties who never fail to light up my day.


The gang that made so much noise playing card games.

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Wait, the second round of chaos proceeded after 12 in my house. In which they decided to pay a visit.


It started with an innocent game of uno and watching sports.


And ended with a gambling bonanza. At 3am.

I say these people are young and energetic don't they? XD

I daresay, I had a great time hosting them and having them around. Those times were still one of the best memories in my head. United 6ABC, let's make it string. Let our community stay active=)

Sky Lantern, Fly Away

According to Suren, it was a ill planned occasion. We did very abruptly wanted to light the sky lantern, or commonly known as Kong Ming Deng. Twins who are about to head back to Paris came from across the street and sis asked Kathleen and a few of my students and friends over.


We wrote our wishes on the lantern and I started using a chinese brush to write. Heck I'm amazed, after so many years since high school I still retained my prize-winning calligraphy skills. I'm glad, though it had deteriorated in quality slightly.


Twins in constructing their masterpiece.

There are a few conclusions I can make. Everyone would collectively wish for:
1. Good results
2. Good health
3. Lose weight (twins specified 43kg and sis wanted 45)

I say these people are too greedy XD

The final photoshoot.


Everyone who wrote their wishes=)Let's pray for whatever resolutions we ambit for would come true provided diligence and persistence are present kay?

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It was a shame that twins cannot make it to see the sky lantern fly to the night sky. I always knew they would want to see it, moreover one with all the hopes they wrote down. They have to depart at 11 back to their uni in Paris. Which means tonight officially ends my CNY holidays. Life should get back to normal. All my closest friends are far away from KL, festive mood should cease eventually. Though with a heavy heart, which occurs every time they leave, I remember every day I spent with them. Every second that I love. This is what I call friendship, the one that I would never trade anything in the world to let go.

PS: I can't find my camera cable. Hence the photos and the blog post for the 6AB gathering have to be put on hold for a while until I can search for it. Please don't kill me first ya? LOL.

CNY Detour

CNY visiting this year is with the girls from the high school gang. Besides visiting each other houses for angpaus and food, we went to high school to take some photos.

Mei Li's car ended up driving along Duke Highway which is on the way to Genting while we are on the way to Fern's house in Jalan Ipoh. No idea how she ended up there. But we managed to meet in Maxwell, our Form 6 high school and had some chicken rice over there. Totally felt like those days when we rush to the shop in our uniforms before heading to tuition after school.


Reviving the chicken rice memories, where the chili contains so much garlic it will make your mouth smell like an oxidation pond.

And maxwell dudes, us, began to camwhore in the empty school, which looked like a ghost house with the disrepair architecture and silence.




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Celebrated Fern's belated 21st in her house.


Zi Qin still had an issue with dogs, apparently.

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Went St. Mary's with the intention of reviving old times spent there. The guard in the entrance blocked us.

Guard: Buat apa sini?
Fern: Melawat.
Guard: Tak boleh melawat ni. Kena ada permission Ms. Goh.
Zi Qin: Tak la, kita nak angkat sijil saje.
Guard: Sijil apa?
Yvette: Sijil 1119.
Everyone: Got such thing as 1119 cert ah?
Guard: Nanti, aku telefon pejabat dulu.
-10 seconds later-
Guard: Dah, cikgu cakap boleh naik.

I was so damn scared they wouldn't let us in!!!

We took loads of photos and enjoyed ourselves doing crazy stuff and our voices can literally tear the school down.







St. Mary's is the place! I'm so liking the hangout of the day with a crazy bunch of people whom we used to sit next to each other in class. Now we are all grown up and different, but the memories stay.

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Went to DPC later which is nearby my place. Took loads of photos before the rain started to spoil the ss-ness.






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In conclusion, YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME! We should do this another day. With the entire class. 5Sc4 2006 still rocks my socks!

Road Trip

Went to Muar for a makan trip. Hands were too busy to take photos, so pardon my bleak photo snaps.


Special thanks to the driver and the host, Daniel and JJ. JJ drove (or sped, at 170 percisely) the entire journey and Daniel brought us around for nice food. The trip was an awesome one overall. Meeting great people and places and trying new stuff, different food.


We went fishing for prawns (or prawning), or whatever. First time in my entire life. Was syokked after some mini victory of catching five and killing one and the rest of the prawns ended up in Daniel's fish's stomach.


Desperados.





The first ever time eating non stop, since 9am to 2am: I could make a list, no, page if I were to list down the stuff that we ate. Fuuuuyohh, full like nobody's business.

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We drove up straight to Genting right after Muar the next day to visit Sue Ann. Then we went uphill to hang out.


It was raining and foggy, and super cold, and very very windy. Perfect getaway from humid KL.

We went bowling after lunch and shopping for a while.


Yay!

Then we ate lok lok after dinner in the cold weather. Very contrasting differences. Cool=)Thanks to Sue Ann for hosting us in her mansion. Forgot to mention, her house is BIG. As in BIG.

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Reached home around 1am and instantly collapsed on bed. The road trip was exciting and one heck of an experience and I'll definitely go for another trip like this.
This CNY is cool man!