Facts

I heart them all.

Of Family Ties

Not long after, sis would be flying off to Taiwan and will be spending 7 years abroad for her medical degree. I jokingly told her that by the time she's back, looking for a job locally, I'd become a senior partner in some prestigious law firm. As of now, everyone is busy with life, studies, work; we as a family rarely have time together. Times where I return to an empty house, or waking up to a quiet morning. Times when I don't get to see my siblings because by the time I'm back, they've slept. And also, times where we would resort to big arguments; mum arguing the lack of attention, sis arguing the unfair treatment received among siblings, bro with his issue of not faring well in exams. Point is, we have all our demands. Our demands sometimes overwhelm what we, as a family, are supposed to relax and enjoy. In arguing and reasoning the lack of love and attention, the amount of blame and jealousy placing on our priorities; be it work, studies, love life, ambitions, social networks......, I think we have somehow exaggerated the condition which we are in, in stating how unloved and unwanted we are, how bad it is. It's really not that bad. Family arguments are commonplace and part and parcel of, a family. What matters is that we always forgive each other and move on, bearing in mind that we still love each other and try our best in making each other happier and contented in life.



And I know I can only trust my family 100% but no other, and my family will always protect me like no other; as we have been always sticking through thick and thin, helping each other and reminding us of the mistakes we've done to not repeat, cautioning us of those dangers ahead so that we won't fall into traps. Like how they've been supportive of me when I studied law, and how forgiving they are when I did badly in my STPM, and how proud they've been when I scored. And those, are little things, little expressions that always make my life worth living up to their expectations.

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!

The Trip Back

The reunion taught me a lot of things, at least it made more or less of an impact on what I've used to think. It has been a long 8 years since we've celebrated CNY with my paternal grandparents and relatives. When I was young balik kampung trips used to be fun filled; with extensive map reading lessons and bottomless topics to talk an laugh about. Now, on the same front passenger seat, things are different. Different people drove the car; the car is different, the atmosphere was substantially different; the motionless stupor and strong silence. Nobody would have quoted this a good trip, unless, oh wells. Unless things are the same as ten years back.

The thing good about Pekan Nenas is the fact where things never changes. So when we were finding the way to the house it made our lives simpler. Another thing about the place is everyone seem like celebrating CNY like some big thing, because everyone in the village will blast fireworks at night. It's every house in the bloody village. And it's those full fledge nice colourful fireworks which is obviously illegal and expensive. And the stupid firecrackers made my car red after blasting shreds of paper debris which STUCK to my car. Not only that, we've saw lion dance, visited temples which are walking distance away. Of course I don't pray in temples but I'm just interested in the culture. In that village, everyone knows everyone, and everyone's daughters and sons and grandchildren.

Plus, my cousin have got a son who I've no idea at all. ZZZZzzZZZzz. I didn't even knew she got married, considering she's just 18. I've also got 4 year old twin cousins who I already forgot their names by now. Of all my cousins there, we don't even talk; the most being hi, bye, eat already? all these nonsense. How close I'm with my paternally related cousins? Oh wells.

After 3 days of extensive eating baazar and non stop booze, I'm back in KL. I'm so happy being back in KL because it's my home, but the journey back got me thinking.

No matter how much I'm drawn apart from them, my Dad's side relatives, are still family regardless. Indisputable fact, and bound not by choice, but by blessing. No matter how dramatic things had been during the past, no matter how mum thinks of them (she herself also super ego sial, kaacaucau there, ish), I've still got them as family. Although I've complained about the boring distance back to JB, the relatively isolated geography of the village, the lalabengs people there, the super kuno-ness ideology they have, I'm having no regrets of boarding this trip back to my hometown. After 8 years of CNY in KL, my 2011 CNY in Johor is one with lots of gluttony, gossips and one which I'll never forget.


Fuji Instax Mini trial shot, featuring yours truly, my siblings and my grandma.

Too Many Eggs in The Basket

These days, the house is in a state of mess. Piles of furniture and books piled up 70% of the free space in the house, cluttered up each available corner and took up all walking spaces. Every evening when I reach home, I'll just pretend the mess doesn't exist and disappear into my room. Mum's kindergarten business has officially closed and all the entire content of the school in now in my house. The house is in a mess, we are all messed up with the tidying up, and prospect of life afterwards.

It was then Mum accussed me of being distant and selfish. A whole row of argument followed afterwards. It wasn't that simple. Suddenly everyone in the family began to accuse me of being a baigalui, the prodigal daughter. Mum told me to leave the house, aunt and grandma started to scold me, and sided mum. I felt utterly upset and angry. I was just doing what I am supposed to do. As far as I am concerned, I am supposed to study and make my future bright. However according to everyone else, I am suppose to pay more attention to my family, and with the life I am leading now, I am apparently not giving them enough care and love.

Now I'm confused. I thought by giving in all I can acheive more. I did more than I could. I scored in my exams. I worked to support myself. I engage myself in social activities like what you encouraged. I did more than what I can. I wanted to make you proud. But you were dissapointed in me instead. I'm discouraged, on top of that, I'm unhappy. I'm not enjoying my life as how you think. I'm under constant stress and I do not disclose some of my unhealthy habits of getting away because I don't want you to worry. Accordingly you assume I'm living too comfortably. I'm not. I'm tired and I'm stressed out. I have no students in December and I may need to resort to skipping meals again to save money. I have problems in college which you always fail to take interest in. On top of that I have a dream to pursue which is constantly struck down by disapproval and discouragement of others. I'm tough enough not to show it on the outside, but nobody knows how it hurts on the inside. Every word where you deem me incapable, is heartbreaking enough to leave me emotional. I'm expecting you to uphold my dreams together with me and providing me with support and encouragement, but you did the very contrary, telling me I can't be successful, I can't earn more, I can't be happy. It's okay, everytime I just swallow the hurt and move on with life.

I can understand your stress and demands, but most of the time, I am preoccupied with my own. A lot of things work if we could exercise some give and take, and to understand better. We could talk. I'm always very afraid to talk to you and you know why. I don't like those wrods of insult and discouragement. Perhaps, next time when I come back from college, ask me instead, how was my day? Not ask me to help you out with your problems and bombard me with all your naggings. Do not focus on things that I cannot do or fail to do but instead, focus on things which I have did and acknowledge them. We have a maid in the house, hence, don't always instruct us to do things. It is not the way to bind the family together, it will only crack things apart. There are so many ways to be happy together without the scrifice of effort and hard work. Can we be normal? Can we be like other people? Can we be a family? Can I not dread the end of everyday where I need to go home? We already have so much, can we just give a little more to make everything better?

It's already 10 years, 10 fucking years. Do not go back everytime problems arise. It was never the source of each problem we have. What is gone has gone and it may change us, but it does not destine who we can be. Everyone in the family is affected by the loss, yes we all are, in our own ways, but we cope with it and we move on. And since it's 10 years, just stop mentioning it. I get very angry each time you mention it because it is not a convenient label for anyone to attach everything to it. We get scholarship because we have good results, not because we have no father. Smilarly, it's not because of dad leaving that makes life difficult. It is you yourself who cannot detach yourself who make your life hard, and makes it even hard for us to tolerate your behaviour. And yes, I cannot make life easier for you when you do not make life easier for yourself. I am not Dad, stop telling me to take up his responsibilities. I cannot do too many things in a time.

It has been 10 years I'm tolerating all these shit. Events and events of unhappy moments. Moments after moments of intense fear and worry. It just clogs up hope and happiness which I deserve, that I lost so much of my teenagehood living in fear of reprimands and insults, and dreaming of the day of financial independency. Like how many times my books get thrown across the room, rehearsing how to ask allowance from you. It has been long, and it had to stop before I get tired of all these nonsense and decide to do something stupid.

Who am I today is a product of the accumulated past. They say it's a lack of love. I have to concede with regards to the point.

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.

But For

If she holds biasness, treating me with unfairness,
If she burdens me with responsibilities;
If she keeps reminding me how imperfect I am,
If she points out every mistake I make,
If she fails to acknowledge every achievement I make;
If she expects more than I can offer,
If she demands for the impossible,
If she makes me lose hope by telling me I'm less than I am,
If she reminds me of her disappointments in me,
If she demands for respect, even in odds,
If she impedes my freedom of expressing my opinions,
If she demands absolutely;
If she compares and makes unreasonable preferences;

But if she does everything so,
I cannot demand for more,
Because she gave me everything I am today, and I am thankful.
Because she is human, she have flaws I choose to understand.
Because she is my mother, so I chose to tolerate.

PS: I'm typing this while listening to my mum nag. LOL. How oxymoron this can be lol?

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 2010

Started with reunion dinner at grandma's place.


Proceeded with camwhoring session. (The rest of the photos are in FB)


We webcam-ed with our aunt and uncle who lives in Japan after dinner.


And somebody got drunk during desert.


But we still stayed around until one in the morning to see our lantern fly to the night sky, carrying wishes for the new year.

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I so do not get the idea of celebrating CNY like secara besar besaran because excluding family gatherings, the gluttony, overspending and fuss, it's simply not worth it. I don't see the particular need to exaggerate it. And I hate the drama and whatever fashion or beauty runway competition which takes place every year during reunion. It sounds too politicalised to be ignored and I am of a person with a kiasu ambition. Plus, I had a really bad time during the first day of CNY thanks to mum initiating the drama and all. I being a sucker started studying public law for a while (Yeah JJ, you definitely scared the crap out of me) and glued my face to the PC for hours watching movies. So honestly CNY is the same to me like every other day, well, except for the fact mum is at home grunting and scolding for basically everything she lay her sight on. Gosh, I am so hating every moment I spend time at home man. I just wish I could go back to college where my life takes place without interruptions. I sound like a whiny workaholic because I am. I love law more than CNY. *Winks*

Anticipating Friday to come soon. I need my assignments commented.

Grocery Shopping

Before this, I want to tell everyone of a weird incident that happened in college this Wednesday. I was descending the floors by lift to go home after studying till 9pm, and I was alone in the lift. Then the thing suddenly got stuck on the 3rd floor, and the doors opened. And the best thing was the entire floor was closed, and the lights were off and it was stark dark and quiet. And I was like how on earth the doors opened. So I jabbed the buttons to close the doors, but the doors just simply refused to close. I freaked out like nobody's business and started jabbing frantically until the doors started closing, but it was until a small gap was reached, they opened again. Frustrated and scared like ham, I was conflicting whether to stay in the lift and keep jabbing until something comes out and gets me or to exit the crazy lift and take the stairs instead and I would be even dead in the darkness. So, I chose to force the doors to lock by mechanically closing the doors with my hands and I was relieved when the lift finally decided to move and carry me to the ground floor. But I was scared ok? Whatever it is, I'm just super freaked out. ==

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Random evening out with family to buy stuff to stock our near empty kitchen cabinets. Each family outing will somehow start with some drama and this time, is mum rowing with bro about his homework and stuff. Super hate it when all the shouting goes inside the car because you have to be super careful with words because either saying nothing or saying too much will result in ugly scenarios.


It's just in Carefour near home and it's super crowded, and mum was being unreasonable by keep scolding us for lagging behind, not following her close enough. And she keep glaring us for taking photos. What a day with someone like this.

But she's mum and she pays for stuff we eat, so swallow all the complains.


Sis with spices.


Baked beans =)

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I hate people who promise things and just take their words for granted, because they just don't give a damn about people who trusted their promises and relied on them and in the end just get loads and loads of disappointment. I know it's me, but I just can't stand this kind of attitude. It's irresponsible and it's naive. And yeah, I hate disappointments. A lot. So to say.

Mood swings these few days. Ignore me.

How Far Would You Go To Protect A Secret?

But it was too terrible for that. When I tried to understand it, I had the feeling I was failing to condemn it as it must be condemned. When I condemned it as it must be condemned, there was no room for understanding ... I wanted to pose myself both tasks — understanding and condemnation. But it was impossible to do both.

~The Reader, Bernhard Schlink.

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Disclaimer: The above quote has got absolutely nothing to do with what you're going to read afterwards, nor do the title does, okay?

So to say, things got a little off track these days which explains the relatively emo-ly posts nowadays. As much as I do want all nasty stuff to go away but it's normal that all these stuff takes time. Where thank heavens I'm still enjoying my going-to-end-soon break so that my head won't go off in this period of emotionally unstable times. Okay, screw it, whatever.

So following the crowd, everyone does their reflection of the old year and resolute for the new, and yours truly, though three days late, am gonna do so. 2009 is one heck of a year, started with a teaching job, found out that I actually liked it quite well. March marked the start of college life, which stemmed from a one handed decision to do law after so many years in the sciences. Never regretted though. July was tough as parting took place with the closest of friends, friends since childhood. August marked a page turning landmark in my life. Personal faith issues. November came another. A blink of an eye 2010 came, poof, where were you when time decided to move in pace?

2009 brought life defining moments, moments I live for to witness. First off is time spent with family. Above all I appreciate the fact that I'm still living with them and distance never have to be an issue, compared with those friends over on campus, missing home every night. Have to say I'm one heck of a blessed kid, ain't. Secondly, knew that friends come by choice. It's either being influenced, or be the influence. (Special thanks to kor) And I thank God much for opening my eyes to see who are worth standing by for, and well, those who don't which friendship I chose to abandon. Most importantly, 2009 is where I learn about living a principled life, abiding my faith based principles in anything I do. Of course, I do make mistakes but hey, we learn and make sure we don't repeat them. Downside of the year, I carried a weight of responsibility for a move which I made, where until today, I don't know whether it's right or wrong. Which brings me to my 2010 resolution:

To be truthful and respectable.

Which is very the irony because truthful people don't lie.

Okay, this is random haha.

Back to topic, I'm going to try to make my stands clear and stable so that no one can ever shake my foundations. I'm not going around trying to please everyone, because if you're true, you don't please people all the time. I've got to make choices which serves my consciences. Make sacrifices not to fulfill hunger and lust for temptations, resist all earthly and material ones. Everything that ties me back to my mission statement of the year. Be true. Be respected. Yay! God knows how much can I change for the better, but I keep my faith strong. I can do this if I want to. =)

PS: New year-kinda felt it's not the kind of craziness experience can fulfill much everything. Sometimes, it's how warm you can feel when you watch distant fireworks as you know the year is passing with people you love around you, sharing the kind of warmth you feel in their own context and in their own silence. Really.

Thanks Mum

The opinion shattered my anticipation like a slap on my face. I'm close to tears, fed up and in sheer disappointment.

Mum gave me a piece of advice which I felt quite true.

" Now you're young. If you're sure this will last, you wait. You don't rush into conclusions. You be patient now, it will ensures you not getting hurt in future, if anything happens. In any conduct you do, remember, does your actions reflect a decent upbringing, does it portray a decent family? Be accountable to your own actions, to your family who loves you and protect you. The world today is not simple, men are even more complicated. They will reject you when they are tired and fed up, they will even make it fast when they have a little bit of education. Protect yourself by being accountable to yourself. Be who you are. Focus primarily on your studies. And you will reap success as you grow and mature. All material fun that happens now, would not guarantee you substance in life. Know what your dreams are, work towards that direction."

Though it doesn't apply now, what she said truly did left an impact and I began to question myself on having too much fun with my Intermediate exams drawing close. Really, it's now time for studies and taking the first step in ensuring my dreams come true. And she does really made my day. I'm not that upset though it would be untrue to say that I'm all okay right now.

Mum, thanks for the piece of advice. Thanks for the comfort you indirectly injected. Thanks for always protecting me from harm and heartbreaks. Thanks for shielding me from being taken advantage of. Thanks for cushioning my fall when I do it hard. Thanks for your love to me and the family. I will not let you down in life. I will be successful so that you can be proud of your own daughter. =)

Love ya!

Pendulum of My Life

Why the title you ask.

Firstly I felt life has been swinging from one extreme to the another, people and incidents happened and changes perspectives. Not all are bad and it has given me the opportunity to see another side of many things, people and myself. I do thank God for everything i am and I have today, not to say I have the perfect life. But I am blessed with lots of good things which some are over and above my needs, hence the need of giving thanks. Of course I do fault in the run of life, where I learn to feel the pain of the injury and heal myself. Lessons mature me, and yes, they do. =)

Secondly I am absolutely sure I had made the correct decision of learning law six months ago when I was in a forked dilemma of choosing between two equally prospective course. The offer from UM to do English Language and Linguistics was my first choice in my application and UM was my dream university ever since high school. Plus UM is one of the top public universities around, and chances of getting in were not coincidental. Most importantly besides all the promotion of UM is that languages and literature is my passion, and one of my strengths. Surprisingly enough my family were totally on the support of me pursuing this course. Seem ideal right? Yet I chose to do law in a private college with zero knowledge of the subject, with my 90% of my friends then questioning my choice, objective in nature, with the 100% certainty of losing campus life that I once dream living in, with my family doubting the credibility of my option. Big deal and so much for reading Robert Frost. I do not deny the fact at first everything was jumbled up and depressing. I constantly found myself doubting myself, plus with all my best friends gone, new environment and new circle of friends. But today as I justify myself for making the correct decision, I do say I am confident enough. Though I lose campus life but I have city life. I still do languages as my passion, by allocating time for writing poetry as I used to do. Law is good for me as I find myself enjoying the subject, and I am having ambitions in the litigation field, seeing myself as somebody in the future. I make new friends as well, and I am happy with them. Lots of things fall back into order and it actually turns out to be better relatively. I have a balanced life and I am enjoying every moment of it.

Thirdly I truly thank God for my current circle of friends. They made me very comfortable while I socialise with them. They are people who do not judge and they accepted people as they do. There were lots of secrets in my life that I held shame upon where I did not mention to any single person, not even my closest friends. The reason was that my closest friends had the kind of upbringing I knew very well I had to select stuff to tell them. Not to say I do not trust them. They are friends for life and I love them very much. It is like another kind of relativeness, difficult to explain. But with them I am able to share most of my long hidden problems and issues with them and I receive assuring responses. With that I am grateful, sincerely. To those who read my blog you know who you are and this is my muacks to all of you. =)

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Back to recent stuff which happened over the weekends.

We went back to JB by train to celebrate grandma's grand birthday. These people actually booked a bus to carry the entire kampung's population to the restaurant. Grand leh.

First time booking tickets for train. Excited nyah nyah~ We took the night train where you can actually lie down and sleep through the night. Not exactly 5 star comfortable but definitely better than seats, and you know our KTMs.


Sis with the over excited-ness like jakun keluar hutan. =___=''

Snaps during the celebration.


Bro Mum me sis.


Cake.


The paternal side of my family. I rarely see them and I didn't knew it actually grew bigger, the family I mean. More new little members ^^ I have two twin cousins who I did not knew they existed. But come to it we never really like keep constant touch with them since Dad died and plus Johor is like so far from KL.


And these two kiddos were darn cute okay? lol. Totally in love with them.

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I actually managed to meet up with Zi Qin since her uni is nearby my kampung. She stayed overnight and went to the celebration as well. We talked like mad and Zi Qin watched TV like there is no tomorrow. Reason, no entertainment means in hostel. Grandma keep asking me why Zi Qin was the one who got a uni in Johor but not me. So that I can balik kampung as regular as possible. lol.

And I de-toured UTM and her hostel as well. ATC is like pathetically 1/200 of UTM in size. Zi Qin say it's rare to get friends from KL over to UTM. I agree. I do not have the everyday chance to go Johor let alone UTM. Priceless, and hence the photo. =)



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The moot court competition is driving me nuts. Mah Sue Ann is super stressed up constituting me to be influenced as well. I am actually deeply sorry for getting a massive hang over this morning and spoiling her initial plans for doing the moot stuff. But I was very happy we six mooters get to chill in the student's lounge this afternoon to talk about stupid stuff that happened and all. Whooperliciously amusing. Laugh till I tak de suara.

All the best for the competition. Add oil everybody. =)

Family Dinner

We had our inaugural family dinners once in a while, so today our family gathered in our home to have one. This morning mum, grandma and my aunts went to the market and shopped till 11am and came back with lots of stuff for dinner. I requested for curry chicken ^^. Loves grandma. Aunt bought a roast duck for us to share too. So it was like, food galore. Awesome one.


Preparation.


Food. Spot my curry special order. ^^


Dessert after dinner plus music session. Piano + guitar + violin. O_o

Just want you all to know that I enjoyed every minute of the dinner. Special thanks to Huan for teaching me how to play your violin, and to everyone for bearing the shriek rather than the melody. And man I am in love with grandma's curry chicken. Tak tertahan punya kesedapan. =) And please la people, don't la exaggerate stuff la lol. Found it darn funy weih.


I still love you guys loads, okay? =)

Melaka Day Trip

Public holidays are confirmed a big no no to tourists' attractions, period. Of short notice, I was still kinda in blur mode when we buckled up in mum's car heading down to Melaka. Melaka is saturated with people in and out top and bottom inside out wth...Especially Jonker Street. That was extreme. Though walking and looking at stuff was enjoyable but I kinda resented the limited space for movement and heat.


Umbrella ladies ^^


River.

St. Paul's church or whatever which is on the hill is quite enjoyable, cause I amused myself looking at those tombs and plus it was windy up there.




My family =)!!
Someone asked us are we Catholics when we took this. Which was like: related?

Jonker Walk is the best place in the entire state but somehow the crowd kinda makes me hate it.


The crazy queue outside chicken rice restaurant.


No big deal seriously. The uncle who sells in front of my house taste tons better than this. But since it's a once in a while thing, so never mind. And it's balls that you chew.

Mum and aunt bought lots of furniture which I don't know why, from Jonker of course. We did grabbed some local food and all before heading back to KL at around 5pm, and traffic jam as usual.

And lastly,


Funny.

From Malaysia with Love

To my cool cousin Wan Shin,


Bye and study well in Ukraine. Loves!


and yeah right thanks a lot for the inaugural opportunity for being the director of photography during your so called stardom moment. That was.... memorable?

See you during CNY babe~

The Simple Occassion

Happy Birthday to my one and only sister in the entire world! *as in biological =)


I don't care if you like the Big Apples or not, because I liked them. Don't know what to wish, just, score good results for SPM lar~ Happy 17th (so young man *envious*)

Family Gathering

Cousin Wan Shin is back from Ukraine for her holidays so we gathered in grandma's house for a dinner together. It was fun meeting up all my favorite cousins from all over the place and gossip about everyone's boyfriends, of course not mine, cause I am still single (and available XD. It was real fun to catch up with everybody, because it has been ages since I've seen them.


Food! Grandma cooked her signature steamed duck or something, was AWESOME!!!

After dinner we karaoke-d in the living room using a laptop and we plugged the microphone and amplifiers to it. The KTVs were all youtube on the spot singing versions, which was super funny. but we did had a great time because all the mangkuks are shreiking and acted as if they were superstars in concert. We ended the session with Michael Jackson's Heal the World, and it was fun!




Everyone was on high mode. Which was so rare because my family is renowned for super serious><. But sooo cute leh!




We cousies rock!!!

Financial Prudence (Right...)

Had breakfast with mum this morning at Old Town White Coffee. As usual and without fail, her mumblings and nagging which made up the story of my life.

Mum:
You know the aunty living opposite, she doesn't work. Her income is all property based. That's why I always say, it's important for you to save money and invest on property.

Me:
Right.

Mum:
And your tuition income and your loan, should transfer into my account for safeguard purposes. You, I know very well, all the money spent on shopping. All the clothes in your wardrobe.

Me:
No way. My money okay? Besides it's sufficient for the entire month. No more no less.

Mum:
Nonsense. Ee Von's got only 200 bucks for the entire month and she's breathing.

Me:
Noh. How to survive with 200 bucks per month, this is KL not some reclusive lifestyle we're living in okay?

Mum:
Nah. Her mum confirms with me. And she has got no internet access as well. See, people can be so thrifty, unlike you.

Me:
So what do you reckon?

Mum:
Each month you transfer 200 bucks for me. I will invest for you. And once the loan gets approved, all the money, goes to my account. I don't want you to spend on some shopping spree or get cheated.

Me:
Wha-

Mum:
And I've seen your wardrobe. All those clothes, brand new and all. How come you have so much money for shopping? That's it, no shopping for the month.

Me:
Noooo... Mega Sales is this month wey...

Mum:
So? Mega sales or not, no buying stuff. Period.

Me:
Right....

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Believe this? Life without shopping would be so bland and lifeless and zzzz...


Me no likey ><


God! Rain money on me please!

I want to shop! psssst...><