Sarawak State Level Marching Band Competition 2008

Yesterday was D-DAY. The whole day me, Christine and Antonia caught Band Fever. We were all hyped out. Even on MSN Messenger that morning we were "screaming, screaming, and more SCREAMING" . Its so exciting for us again for this time of the year to watch all the best bands in Sarawak to compete for the title.

Anyway, i got ready about like 4.30 pm and left for the Hockey Stadium next to MBKS at 5.15pm. Reach there about 5.30 pm. As i came out of the car, i saw all the bands practicing and warming up for the competition. I took a minute reminiscing the times i also warm-up with the band. I miss the action and spotlights. After that i went to the "audience section"[???] of the stadium. Met some of the Greenian Supporters and they did a wonderful job of making banners . I told them to invent a chant to support the groups. I went back to watch GRSB warming-up while being crazy with Antonia and Christine.

*don't bother about the watermark date, i know its wrong*

Bands preparing















St.Joseph Miri preparing















SMK Bintulu
















Chung Hwa Colour Guards















Green Road School Band playing "Tanah Pusaka"















The GRSB uniform. We call them the "GREMLINS" because of the "G" in front. Do you like the name?
















See the "g" , See the "g"!!!
















Dressing up and final make up :)















Grsb Prepared to show their best















After that, we and a bunch of others volunteered to carry the things to the tent. Instead of being a spectator, i decided to help instead as i can always watch the recordings later. Green Road School Band and other school bands were on the field for inspection of uniforms. Kinda hard to tell apart Green Road and St.Joseph Kuching when they are not wearing hats. Green Road is know as the "Cavaliers" but i rather like the name "The Gremlins" . Oh well~

After the inspection there was a long pause of time. Final preparations are being done now. The band members were eating and so were we eating Junk Food. Help to pass food and drinks though through telepathy. Haha. Christine did the job lar, Antonia and me were being gluttons. Haha. We had to move around the stadium too to get water and food. About 30 minutes and the competition started. I don't want to comment much so that i won't get hate messages but i will just give my two cents worth of thoughts.

The order was :
1. St.Joseph Miri
2. St.Columba Miri
3.St.Joseph Kuching
4. SMK Green Road
5. SMK Bintulu
6. Chung Hwa Miri

We didn't really pay attention to the other bands as i was concentrating more for the Kuching bands. I just wanted to watch Green Road and St.Joseph Kuching's performance. Being at the tent, you're at ground level so you can't hear much and see anything too[formation wised] . But the stadium was getting very jammed pack. Never i have seen such crowd just to watch a Marching Band competition. Having Band Fever, we all were going crazy just because we get to watch band. Its worse than ecstasy. Haha. We wanted to scream but we saved it for St.Joseph Kuching and Green Road. Don't get us wrong, we support both teams but we support more for Green Road. Oh yeah, we prayed before they get ready for the competition

When St.Columba performed, Wilson came and we proceed to go to the audience section to watch the full performance for St.Joseph Kuching and SMK Green Road. Its an interesting match this year. St.Joseph wants to take back their title and Chung Hwa wants to retain it. SMK Green Road just wants to be in TOP 3. Standing at the top of the stadium you could see the formation properly. It was fun.

It was St.Joseph Kuching's turn then, we shouted and cheered for them. Kuching ka ki nang[own people] mar. Besides, few friends are in the band too. I love St.Joseph's music as it was so stereo. The formation was done is such away that the sound projected is very nice. Good Job Mr.Anthony! However, its a bit abstract for non-music knowledge audience. If you're a musician you understand the feeling and meaning of the song. The song was called "Sowing" if i am not mistaken. Basically giving the season of spring, when a the land is toiled and the seed is sown. Being water and the sun shines on it till it grows. This may cause a low mark for crowd puller as people did not understand why suddenly got the "sun" flags and "water" flags done byt the Colour Guards. For those who don't know what's the functionality of the colour guards, they are the ones who give the artistic impression of the performance. They're the dancers and they use different apparatus to bring out the mood of the song. I find the jazz version of rasa sayang didn't fit the song or whole package. A bit out of place here and there . BUT overall a great performance.

Then it was Green Road's turn. We shouted like nobody's business.
WHAT ROAD??
GREEN ROAD!!!!
HA MIK LO??
CHE CAO LO!!!!
*Scouts clapping chant* GO GREEN ROAD!!!!!!!!!
It went for about five minutes at least. Its kinda funny as this is the first time World Style Marching Band competition is being introduced. So the format is very different. First of all, World Style permits colour guards. All the schools except ours has a colour guard team. Nonetheless, The band is more important. Besides that, the band is allowed to do warm up on the performance field before starting. As i suddenly thought, if we have shouted so early then they will be hype up for the warm-up and not the performance. And my thinking was right. Oh well, we can't change the future. Sorry for the blur photographs. After carrying so many stuff, my hands are too shaky to even take a proper picture.

Back to the performance. I have to say that SMK Green Road is one of the most entertaining groups. You guys enjoyed yourselves on the field and we can't help enjoying ourselves too. From juggling the mace to dancing with it, Mr.Drum Major i salute you. The band you did an awesome job by taking the risk in playing challenging music pieces. I love the touching rendition of "Tanah Pusaka". Its so beautiful. I think you would have made the composer cried too. GRSB did the music from popular film Zorro and we had the chance of seeing our beloved drum major donning a Zorro mask. That got the crowd going. I could really say with all my heart that SMK Green Road was really entertaining that night. You brought Kuchingnites closer. I felt that GRSB had top 3 in their pocket. However i would like to give some constructive criticism:

1. Music has to be louder. It lacked the "goosebump" effect. I am not saying that don't care about dynamics but the sound has to be louder. Like f become ff . This is because we are outdoors and not indoors so you lacked the acoustics.

2. My favourite section, the trumpeters. I salute you for being able to play such hard scores when most of you are juniors. However, you guys have to work harder on articulation, blasting, tonguing, and timing. One tip is constantly doing sit-ups to have better breath control too and more power when playing.

3. Formation. We need to see more interesting formation. I felt that the 2nd song the formation can be done more. We need "jaw-dropping" and those special formation. Most probably it was last minute, but our footwork is world class. I know that you guys are using Cavaliers technique so that's good.

4. Woodwinds. We missed the powerful woodwinds. Saxophones were good. Flautist and the clarinetist has to step up their game. Green Road School Band is known for powerful woodwinds and let that legacy continue.

Hmm, other that that its ok.

After GRSB performance we all ran down to meet out "idols". Haha. Shook hand with the juniors and congratulate them. Everyone was happy and confident taht GRSB can win. We waited while being crazy again . Chatted with other seniors and teachers too. We weren't paying attention to the rest of the band because we were lazy. Haha.

GRSB warming-up
















Bustling Greenian Street















Random Photo

















Green Road and St.Joseph Mixing around

















Soon it was time for showtime again and all the bands get ready to march into the field. Kinda funny that GRSB and St.Joseph Kuching went in together with the same drum beat. Then, St.Teresa perform some songs. After that, It was time for the speeches. You know about the fact that women speaks 40,000 words a day? It was that time of the day. She had to speak so long. In addition, another guy gave a speech too. In the end, we were munching on Antonia's homemade muruku and mentos. Chatted about a lot of things regarding band and what we would do if GRSB got 1st place [that was how confident we were......i think] . Some say they will take off their shirts and run to the field. Antonia said she would throw her muruku into the field. Haha. Then it was time for the awards. It was very exciting. *beethoven in Cminor*

All the bands are waiting for this and now just from one microphone, a band's destiny can be changed forever. And we were shocked with the results. Seriously shocked.

1st - St. Joseph, Kuching
2nd - Chung Hua, Miri
3rd - St. Joseph, Miri

Best Colour Guard
Chung Hua, Miri

Best DM
chung Hua, Miri

Best Preparation
Chung Hua, Miri

Best Percussion
St. Joseph, Miri

We were happy that St.Joseph Kuching won however we were also sad at GRSB lost. They were 4th place i think. As they marched out of the field, tears flowed from their eyes. Supporters gave them a standing aviation as we clapped our hands. We were shocked,the teachers were shocked, the audience were also shocked at they could not believe GRSB wasn't even top 3. Standing speechless i really didn't know what to say. I thoroughly understand how they felt as i experienced it so many times this year. The feeling of disappointment. Nevertheless, they gained something more through the lost. I went to encourage those who are under ISCF. Teachers , seniors , and parents gave words of encouragement to cheer up the band members. We may cry now, but next time we cry for joy!!! I am glad that GRSB members could take the lost. I am proud of you guys!!!! What more, they gave a thanksgiving prayer. Such good spirit should be commended!!! Kudos to the leaders who kept their cool and lead them with the right mentality. Some band members stayed away from those who cry so that they won't cry. haha

I was happy that they put on their smiles and went back to the field for a phototaking session. Certainly they are not teens, but rather young men and women with mature minds!

Aunty Mei Queen giving some encouragement
















Posers :)















Pushers as in pushing each other















Happy taking photo















Best photo- One for the album!















Brass Section















Cute cute juniors-Future Leaders















The tired band members
















In conclusion, GRSB you're the best and you will go far next times. Never have i seen a band with such great potential which improves so rapidly in just a short time. My blessings goes to you! Go for it and be the best next year!!!!!!!

Sarawak State Level Marching Band Competition

Yay! its tonight and i am so excited. Green Road School Band you must do your best!! JIA YOU!! To St.Joseph Kuching, you must also do your best. Both bands from Kuching please get Top TWO.

Go For It!!!! *cues music*

Here are some videos from last year's competition to stir up the band fever or band mania. Remember its tonight at 6pm at the Hockey Stadium [next to MBKS and Dewan Suarah Kuching/Kuching Festival]. Come!!!

*Its better to open the videos in another window to see it full screen.*

Chung Hwa [part 1]


Chung Hwa [part 2]


St.Joseph Kuching [Part 1]


St.Joseph Kuching [Part 2]


St.Joseph Miri [Part 1]


St.Joseph Miri [Part 2]

Robbers + Band Fever

Yesterday was the scariest and weirdest experience i ever happened in my whole life . Never did i ever such an event will occur to me. This should only happen in newspapers and other related paraphernalia . But THANK GOD i was safe!!!!!!


















My neighbours was ROBBED of more than Rm 2000 worth of jewelleries, cash, acessories[watches], etc. They were only a bunch of youths staying there so don't expect much expensive things there. BUT STILL they were ROBBED!!!! In addition to that, the robbers peed/shee-sheed/piss on all the girls undies. That is the sickest most inhuman thing i have ever heard. I mean they lost their valuables and now you want to piss on their clothes??? Bunch of lunatics.

Where were you Anders, when the event occurred?
I was hiding behind my lounge room couch pretending to be a statue.


Nonsense, Anders was capturing the video of the thieves in action with his handy dandy K510i 1.3 megapixel handphone camera. *cues Detective music*

Well, that COULD have happened which didn't.






















I was actually BATHING. Yes, i know i missed the LIGHTS, CAMERA, and ACTION. But how was i suppose to know? I am the only the first hand witness which actually HEARD the action in action. It was something like this while i was showering.

*People running to and fro*
*Door/window Grill Crash*
*Door bang open and close*
*Drawers open and then closed repetitively*
*People run upstairs*
*Door bang open and close*
*Drawers open and then closed repetitively*
*People run downstairs*
*Up and downstairs with doors banging and drawers being pulled open*

While i was showering, i suddenly felt scared , i had a gut feeling that a robbery was in action. I muttered a quiet prayer asking God to send his angels to protect our house. As i went out of the shower there stood two robbers my father was back home already. Nothing seems to be happening. I thought that my Dad was the one running up and down opening the drawers . He said he only came upstairs to get some clothes. I left that matter at the back of my mind.

After we came back after shopping from Tabuan Jaya at night [about ten o'clock], our neighbours come asking whether we heard anything/see/record because they were robbed. I really kesian them. Mind you, their security is tight. Here lock there lock everywhere lock lock! Suddenly i remember what i heard earlier that evening [6 pm]. They say they were also robbed the other day at their office. I really kesian them.

I do have a gut feeling that the robbers must be one of them [inside robbery] . Then again, it might be not. I want to Praise God as the robbers chose to robbed that house when ours is so much easier to break into. Our kitchen door was even open[shall never repeat that kecuaian anymore]. And i think we have more valuables than them. Thank God for his protection.

P/s: i didn't get KPLSPM so now i am an official Petronas Scholar. Shall try to appeal for KPLSPM though.

P/s 2: Maybe God didn't give me biotechnology because he wants Malaysia to be more developed in the field? That is one possibility. Hmmmm....

Tomorrow is the big day for all Marching Band in Sarawak. So excited. Ex-band members or music lovers come and support the exciting event!

Date: 12 June 2008 [tomorrow]
Time: 6 pm -till around 9/10 i think
Venue: Kuching astroturf or also known as Kuching's Hockey Stadium . It is next to MBKS main building and Dewan Suarah [Kuching Festival]
Free of charge!

So come. The bands will compete in music , formation , and artistic with colour guards somemore. Don't missed it! About 6 bands will be competitin. You won't be disappointed!

Beta Edition

Grace recently asked me to do a t-shirt design for her class as she was impressed with my recent Line Dance Shirt design. Immediately, i have the idea on what to do and brushes i should use. I wanted it to be funky and cool for going out but having a urban techno feel. I visioned a class of cool kids but smart. So the cliche name of "The Limas[they're singers]" represents the cooler side whereas the catchphrase "Beta Edition" is to represent the smarter side. Confusing?

After few days trying to assemble the idea, here's the result. Give some opinions in the tag box. I might change the purple as its a bit too dark[my computer doesn't seem to give the correct colour i want]. Best viewed when enlarge.



p/s: its like a variation of Deeper Conference t-shirt? haha.



Front Design- Upper Left Section























Front Design- Lower Right section [almost at the hem]





















Back Design- Lower Right section




















The back is not much outstanding as Grace requested that she wants to place her classmates names all over the back. Just a hue and splats of purple to give a nice effect.

p/s: Maybe i should go into T-shirt design as a sideline. Haha

Doctor Doctor!

Medical Checkup Tomorrow!!!

Oh the horror~














I hope i will be Healthily Overweight XD and that the Blood Test won't be painful [i have thick skin]

Mr. Baddy Mean Tonne

Yay, my 100th post! Finally. Call the fireworks, Birthday cakes, Pan cakes, Confetti, Monkeys , Bulldogs, Tigeras, Bananas, and Sculpted animal Balloons~



































*cues dead music*

Yeah right~ as if anyone gonna celebrate with me. Sigh~

Anyway, starting today i am gonna try to add in more pictures and videos unto my blog. Tired of writing anthem of words but rather let the picture do the talking.

So yesterday i played badminton at Chin Fu Methodist Chuch upon invitation from The Monkey aka Kelvin Kho. Depart very early from home so that my mom can watch her favourite Indian soap opera, Kaajal on RTM2. Upon arrival, i dragged my feet for another few hundred metres. The church is so huge and nice. Admire the plants and dragon fruit plantation while waiting for the rest. After waiting for 15 minutes and a dose of Adam Gregory's music the rest finally arrive. We went in and was found to be greeted by a mysterious hallowed badminton hall.















The white things are the ventilators. Quite hot being in there though.















Perfect setting for a creepy horror movie. *cues horror music and Beethoven in C minor*
If i were the director , i would call it. "THE SHUTTLECOCK VAMPIRE" which can only be slayed by a Silver Yonex Badminton Racquet which has been signed by Lin Dan. Haha.
*TENG TENG TENG*

Main Highlights:

SUKMA Badminton Competition Kuching Division
Left our things by the bench and proceed doing some warm ups. Then let the games begin!*sound so cliche [clee-shay]*

First Round: Kelvin/Deena against Donno1/Donno2 [i don't know their names, sorry] . Donno1/Donno 2 won!

Second Round: Donno1/Donno2 against Me/Li Pheng. We lost because Li Pheng is more comfortable playing singles so she doesn't play an active role.

Third Round: Me/Li Pheng against Kelvin/Deena. We LOST again. I feel demoralized

*breaktime*
Drank some coke and played "Revolutionary" by Chopin on a old so badly out of tune piano.

Fourth Round: Me/Deena against Kelvin/Li Pheng. We switch partners and my team won! This round i use the tactics i memorized from watching Lee Chong Wei, Koo Kien Keat and Tan Boon Heong. Very nice match! Good chemistry between Deena and I . We use rotation method. The interesting point about this match is Deena and I wore red and Kelvin/Li Pheng wore white.

Fifth round : Deena/Donno 1 and Li Pheng /Donno 2 . And i donno who win. Was busy playing piano again. Played Chopsticks, All on Black Keys, Some jazz pieces, Dreamscape, Revolutionary again, My song i wrote, Claudine by Maksim. Fun playing the piano but cannot do glissandos. Sad.

Now for more pictures!! [photos taken by my Phone Camera]

























































Deena/Donno 1 against Li Pheng/Donno 2















Kelvin Sms-ing His relatvies at TAR College















Kelvin Trying to block the paparazzi[me]

















Kelvin Sleeping



















Monkey still sms-ing.




















Preparing to Smash















After-smash















Deena posing











Some mini photos.

Rejected but Accepted~

Well though i didn't get JPA scholarship to pursue biotechnology overseas, i am praying that God will open another door for me to do so. Who knows i get a better scholarship. Though i may take longer time to complete everything i don't mind because i will be getting double or triple degrees! My other hope is the teaching course whereby i can get a degree in Biology[at least i study biology] and hopefully i can go into biotechnology from there. Its competitive. Only 150 people out of whole Malaysia would be chosen. Who's gonna get it? I donno that's for sure but i am leaving this matter to God's hands.

Another thing, petrol prices is going way up. Who knows i'll be the next one to find the largest source of petroleum in the world. Hahaha. Well its just a thought.

Lastly, Congrats to Kelvin and Michael Boon that got biotechnology in USA. I know you stole my course but hope you do well in it. Remember to buy me cenderahati!!!

Next up: Badminton~

HeLp!!!!

I just can't find a free batch image converter. I am tired out looking for one on the net . Anyone can tell me where i can download one for free without the hideous watermarks?

Pweety Pweez?
With sugar on top?
So that my next post has pictures......sigh.

From The Bronze Age to The Modern World

I know the title is a bit exaggerating; okay way much exaggerating. Anyway, i very happy because i finally got a camera-phone which is fairly reasonable. Maybe very reasonable to some. Parents and I went up and down Wisma Saberkas to look at all the handphone models. After a tiring afternoon of searching , i finally make my last choice at Yew Telecommunications which is at the ground floor. Very cheap and reasonable prices. I recommend those who need a handphone now to get them there because comparatively you can get Rm10-20 cheaper than other shops in Wisma Saberkas. Anyway, my parents believe in functionality of the phone which is to sms and call. They find bluetooth, camera, etc not necessary and yet my dad uses a Nokia 3230. Not fair!

Like normal parents they find the cheapest but also good lar. So what did i get, you may ask? I got a Sony Ericsson K510i. A model that came out 2 years ago. Its good just that no extendable memory card function lor. It has only 28mb space. Sad.... I wanted a SE K550i or K610i but parent lor. But still i must give my thanks to them for finally having my own PERSONAL handphone. Hurrah!

K510i - Phone summary

More than meets the eye

You’ll be surprised by what’s packed into this lightweight phone – full messaging, great entertainment, imaging and the connectivity you need.

Use your imagination

Create photos, videos and personalised ringtones, change the cover to suit your style, and relax with 3D games.

You’re well connected

With RSS feeds, Bluetooth™ and USB support, you’re well connected. You’ve got PC synchronisation and fast data transfer – with or without wires, you choose.

Size	101.0 x 44.0 x 17.0 mm / 4.0 x 1.7 x 0.7 inches
Weight	82.0 g / 2.9 oz
Available colours	Midnight Black Seductive Red Polished Purple
Screen	128x160 pixel 262,144-colour TFT
Memory	Phone memory 28MB* Actual free memory may vary due to phone pre-configuration
Networks	GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900
Performance GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900	Talk time (up to) 7 hours 7 hours 7 hours	Standby time (up to) 360 hours 360 hours 360 hours	Video call (up to) - - -

Camera Camera - 1.3-megapixel Digital Zoom - up to 4x Video record Music Music tones Media Player PlayNow™ Entertainment 3D games Java Video Clip Connectivity Bluetooth™ technology Infrared port Modem USB support Synchronisation PC Messaging Email Predictive text input Sound recorder Text messaging (SMS) MMS (Multimedia Messaging) Communication Speakerphone Polyphonic ringtones Vibrating Alert Design Picture wallpaper Joystick Style-Up™ Covers Organiser Notes Phone book Stopwatch Tasks Timer Alarm clock Calculator Calendar Contacts

Yeah small photo, but this is the picture i edited using my phone. Haha, not bad leh. Anyway, this phone is momentarily. When i get my scholarship, ehehehehehehehhehehe.............you know lar........hehehehhehee

!TechnoJoy!

Today starts the day of Handphone and Laptop hunting. Hurrah!!!~ after all these years finally i get to own my own.......haha

Speaking of technology, i happen to stumble upon a hilarious video on technology. Its by the comedian Eddie Izzard.

p/s: parental discretion might be wised.
Disclaimer: i am not a proud endorser of foul words which occurs in this video. Other than that, its funny.

Parents and Thoughts~

Its been awhile since i last blog . Not much activity to report but anyway i am beginning to fall in love with jazz music again. Ahh~

Oh yah, one announcement;correct me if am wrong. Green Road School Band would be having an open performance this Friday night/noon as they would be competing soon during the month of June. Its to prepare them to face the crowd. There would be spotlights[if it's at night] and NO they don't have glow in the dark uniforms. So please come this Friday night/noon[hopefully i can too] . For more details, ask Christine. Don't worry , its free of charge.

Back to the main post.

















Just a day ago i realize that some/many people have this problem. We always call someone by the wrong name and try correcting it but in the end calling someone else's name. Like our brain is confuse or something.

Situation #1

I am alone in my house
Mom: Ivan, come here!!!! ummmm i mean Lavender!!! 0o0o0ops! I mean Anders come here and help me!
Me : =.=

Situation #2
Still alone in the house

Mom: IVANANDERS! come here~
Me: Where's Ivan leh?
Mom: I mean You~
Me: =.=

I find it strange cause most parents i've met are also like that. I wonder what kind of disorder is that. Haha. My mom can't shake of this habit. But wait sometimes they get into weird mixture of situations.

Situation #3

Mom: Go bathe right now and bring down the washing machine!!!
Me: *shock* huh??? the WASHING MACHINE IS UPSTAIRS MEH??!!
Mom: I mean put your clothes into the washing machine and then bring down the vacuum cleaner.
Me: oh~

Haha. Life in a house and family are always fun and funny.
How about you, have you ever experienced this situations~???

P/s: i might delay some post as i have some new designing project to do. Yipee!

Peer Pressure. Labuan , And KL

Lately, i've been bombarded with emo post among my GRSS friends. If you didn't know, Andeline aka Ahma is gonna leave for Labuan soon. She's furthering her study there under MAMAK[Malaysian Matrikulasi]. Due to peer pressure, i am gonna write a short dedication for her

Thinking back, i first knew about Ahma was in the year 2005. I was tagging along with Ivan Tan[partner in crime] and he would scream "ANDELINE!" everytime they met. During that time, i just remembered her face and name .

In 2006, she was in my class and i get to know her more through Min Zhi. Soon we all clique and form a gang consisting majority of 4H students. Ahma i known for being the happy-go-lucky type in the gang. Never emo(i think) and always cracking jokes. She also constantly sms-ing and exchanging goodness no what of Mandarin music and paraphernalia with her friends.

Andeline got the name "Ahma" because of her mental capability to memorise Mandarin Proverbs. Everytime there is a situation, she would cite a Chinese Proverb mainly to Min Zhi. Haha. Usually only older folks would do that hence the nickname was given. Additional to that, she also walks like one. Haha.

Overall, she is a very good friend indeed and i am sure the rest feel that way too. Ahma is considered the pillar of the group as she always encourages us with her own antics and style. Andeline is also my "sifu", we promised each other that i will teacher her English and she would teach me Mandarin. Though i did correct her grammar many many times, she didn't really teach me mandarin (hehe). BUT i did improve my vocabulary as she always communicates with Kelvin and Min Zhi in Mandarin. Hence, i am able to understand majority of words Mandarin Drama now. Haha.

I remember also talking with her about the latest Singapore Drama and we would discussed about it. Her happy attitude did get her into trouble before. For example, Cikgu Nor Hananie our biology teacher, did ask her why she smiles so much and would ask her questions regarding biology. Cikgu regards smiling in class means not paying attention to her. Haha. Anyway, i happen to stumble about a biography of Ahma!

Name: Andeline aka Ahma
Age: 117 Year old
Height: 5 foot err....shorter than Anders but taller than Nichol [hehe]
Birthday: July 1st 1990
Favourite Song : Negaraku
Favourite Food : Ahma's food
Favourite Singer : Yan Ya Lun of Fahrenheit
Favourite clothes: School Uniform

Yeah i know, a lame attempt from Anders. But Ahma is about lameness too. Below are some pictures i happen to have but never post them. A bit blur but blame my camera . No parental discretion is advised. This was during our gathering at Pizza Hut.
















Doris and Ahma




















A blurred Qadya, Doris and Ahma ordering food
















Kelvin laughing with Ahma























A "sudden" look from Ahma




















The best photo of the night
















Ahma photographing me.

If i am not mistaken the gathering was done after SPM. OH well, at least some recent photos. In conclusion, thank you Ahma for always being there for us as a very good friend. May you be blessed with health, wealth and a sharp mind when you're in Labuan. Remember to bring back Ferrero Rocher's!!! And visit us in Miri during your hols. Haha.

On a lighter note, Samuel Lis who went off for Banting is coming back for school holidays. Yipee!! Welcome back!! We certainly missed you.















Samuel and the "scrapbook of memories" we made for him.

Happy holidays everyone and Farewell Ahma!

P/s: Let me clarify somethings about the previous post. It was just meant to be a joke. I took a photo of it from the "free gift promotion " section. Hence, the "zero price tag". The story of me bringing it home and "paying" for it was a made up. Haha


Last but not least, a picture of Ahma's infatuation!!!!













May he be your other-half next time. Haha


*sarcastic* yeah right~ Haha

Induction Cooker

Last Monday, since it was a public holiday [in conjunction with Wesak Day], my family and I decided to enjoy ourselves at " The Spring Mall" after a hearty lunch at Country Court at Eastmoore[what a mouthful of words].

After and hour or so walking aimlessly around Parkson because of the supposedly on-going "Grand Sale" at the clothes department, i decided to follow my dad up to the car accessories section. Spend some time looking for a new car perfume as my nose is very sensitive. I can easily can get a headache after smelling strong artificial perfume. The closer it is to its natural scent[not the unpleasant ones], the better the perfume is.

I decided to walk through the "Cooking Section" which where my heart is. After browsing and admiring the artistic table decor i caught my eyes on this new red electrical induction cooker. The kind whereby a metal pot/wok/etc will heat up through infrared when in contact, allowing you to cook. I look at the price tag. I was shocked. It was SO CHEAP!. I blink and blink again so that i know my eyes aren't fooling me. The price tag remained the same. Hooray!



















I immediately grabbed it and went to the counter to "pay" for it. Guess what's the price???!!!















That's RIGHT! And it is no mistake. Little did i know that Parkson was actually having a promotion during that day. There are giving free gifts and the lucky customers who found those "zero" price items can take it home. Cool huh!

Now the induction cooker is lying in my kitchen corner!!! Haha. Gonna try it out soon.

Disclaimer: The free gift is a total fiction. I am just pulling your leg. I am too kind to make a loss for Parkson. Anyone wants to try bringing it home? Look for Parkson Cooking section at "The Spring Mall"

Party!

Today is the Line Dance party!!!. Gonna dance all night.

Anyway, the shirt came out horribly wrong. Wrong colour, wrong shape, wrong pattern. Instead of pale purple it became grey. Instead of stars it became HEARTS!!! [for goodness sake, its more than feminine already!!!!] . Worse come to worse they "squared" the pattern. The shirts is suppose to be BLACK not BLUE! I'm depressed~
I shall never print my shirts there anymore. I am so gonna touch up the shirt next time.

Dancing off~

p/s: so much for popularity, got sharp decline in visitors on my blog.

National Intergration

Yesterday i played keyboard for the largest combined prayer meeting among churches[Trilingual=English+Mandarin+Malay]. More than 1500 people i guess. Certainly not up to 3000. And imagine more than half comes from Blessed Church. A prime example on how a church can be so united.

Anyway, last night was pretty interesting.

Someone A: [In Malay] Which church do you come from?
Me: Emmanuel Baptist Church
Someone A: Are you Iban?
Me: No...hehe. Saya orang Cina [i am chinese]

Me: Someone A just told me that i look like an Iban.
Someone B: Yeah, you really have some features like an Iban.
Me: But many people seems to say that i look more towards an Indian.
Someone B: YEAH HOR! You really look like an indian!
Me: Hehehe.....
Someone B: More like a CINDIAN[chinese +indian]!
Me:=.=

Conclusion: I am the prime example of national intergration. If i am an ambassador of Malaysia i can represent every tribe in Malaysia. That's national intergration . Haha!

I donno what my coloured skin will surprise me next.....

Updates~

Just about two days ago, my blog after about 2 months and a half or so have hits of more than 1000. Starting on Sunday, hits on my site went up to 50 visitors a day rather than the 8-20 visitors previously. Thank you so much for supporting!!! Its my dream to see at least red spots[on the map which shows where your visitors are from] all over the world. Haha.

Weeks ago, it had been only about 40 different locations who on the map. Today, it shot up to 75. An additional 30 different locations mainly coming from Europe and America. I love you people! haha. Malaysians[my friends], don't jealous lar, i must thank you for the biggest dot on the map. Haha.

Let's get back to the main topic shall we?

Update 1:

I already confirm my scholarship with Petronas for Geology. The guy officer said i would be going to Curtin Miri. If i do go there, i would be seeing Samuel Ng and Boon Yee Hsin! It would be another crazy time there. One of my Christian friend [Christine Dior's sister] Jezamine mention that her geologist friend earns a 10 figure salary in dollars if he works off-shore for a US company. Go figure!!! Working for only one month i can retire already . Haha

Update 2:

I didn't get the JPA scholarship because of the connection between Petronas and JPA. Petronas actually fight for their scholars you know. See, they so want us. However, i do want Biotechnology though a geologist pay is slightly much higher. On another note, geologist pay is highly dependent on the current economy. For now, i think a fresh graduate pay in US is 58 000 dollars[per month i think]. Money to help people or service to help people? Oh well, we'll see as the Lord leads.

Update 3:

I went for the teacher's interview yesterday which is called KPLSPM , Kursus Perguruan Lepas SPM[public examination] or in English, Teaching course for SPM leavers. I applied for biology. Basically its a path to become a teacher just that you are trained in the subject overseas for about 3-4 years till you get a degree. When you come back, there would be another interview to ensure that you really want to become a teacher and they will teach you the tricks of the trade to be one. I think, please correct me if i am wrong, if you flunk that interview they will let you off and you earn a free degree . Its a scholarship by the way.

Went there quite early at about 10 o'clock in the morning to the Teacher's College at Horizontal Rock at College Road. Saw a few familiar faces and quickly registered my name and went to the waiting room outside room YO1A. Met Diana Ling and Sze Wei Thing there who are both from Green Road too. Talked to Wei Thing more about courses, subjects, and scholarships. I only prepared for the interview like one night before. About 6 of us going for Biology. However four of them were in the 1st session [wei thing and Diana] . Leaving me and Wenda from Stampin. I think none of us were even preparing for the interview, everyone had their own agendas. Either texting, calling, chatting, or looking bored. The officer was very kind and proceed to get our documents

I went into the interview room at 10.30 am with a loud JIA YOU!!! from the greenians. Haha. Knock the door and i went in. Greeted them with a smile and sat down with permission. Mind you, they do not have any questions prepared. They look through your documents and your "statement of desires" or "Pernyataan Hasrat" to be a teacher. I hentam basically but in the end i manage to do a very good job in answering the questions.

Some questions were like this:
1. Introduce yourself
2. Achievements in your co-curriculum
3. The reasons why you like Biology
4. What would you do if you earn a degree in Biology but do not become a teacher
5. About your Biology teacher [i never said so many good qualities in a lifetime]
6. Values of a teacher
7.How would you teach Biology to make it more interesting
8.Questions from your "pernyataan hasrat", or "statement of your desires"
9.Recent issues in Malaysia[ namely rice issue]

Apparently i submitted the from without attaching a photo. Had to call my dad for it. While waiting , i went to sit for the INSAK test or Inventori Sahsiah Keguruan. Its like a psychology test to see whether you are suitable to be a teacher. Very silly questions but quite logical too. Most of it are based on situations and you can only choose A or B. No wrong or right answers, just which one is more suitable for that situation

Eg:

1.You are going to cook some instant noodles:
A. Just use the existing sauce
B Add more ingredients of your choice [Weird question right]

2. Your friend did something wrong :
A. You report it to the teacher
B. You warned or advised him [which one is right?]

I didn't expect those questions. Imagine 135 questions like those in 30 minutes. After that sat for an English assessment test . We have to write a 120 words essay [wrote longer that that for me] . Due to insufficient practice, i wrote the worst essay in my life. I sound like a teacher educating the primary school students about a balanced diet[my topic]. I feel your pain Kim, of not having enough time writing. On top of that, there are no lines and my handwriting wasn't the best that day, causing the words to be slanted at an angle. Oh well, at least no grammar mistakes.

Finally, went into the group interview session. Pathetically, they were only two of us. Sad , sad, sad......Her english wasn't very good causing me to be the highlight of the session. Our topic was sports. I feel like talking to a wall. Whatever i say, she echoes it back.

Eg:

Me: Sports is healthy cause you increase blood circulation when you exercise
Her: Yeah, i agree. Sports is healthy cause you increase blood circulation when you exercise.
*blinks blinks* tries to hint her to say her own points*

Me: Sports is important for tertiary education as it is a part of the student's co-curriculum.
Her: Yeah, you need sports to go for tertiary education because it is co-curriculum [broken English]
*interviewers were laughing silently*

This went on for about 10 minutes. Pity her and pity me. Anyway, i gave my passport sized photo when my dad came and i proceed to go home.

Update 4:



I went to SUPP in the afternoon to appeal for my JPA application. Waited for 50 minutes initially, because some lo-so lady kept on yakking at Mr.Ong non stop. Pity Mr.Ong. They were some people waiting there too. I think one boy from St.joseph, Voon Ka Kiong was there, and later Kershia who move to Kuching to study in St.Thomas was there too. After the lo-so[slang for talking excessively] , the St.Jo guy and mom went in! They cut the QUEUE . We already waited for 50 minutes . Some mothers really very competitive[kiasu]. Anyway, we told our dissatisfaction to the clerk and she made sure we get in next. Meanwhile she passed me some forms to fill in . After about 5-10 minutes[ good thing that lady isn't lo-so], we went in.

I told him i got Petronas offer for Geology.
*Mr Ong and clerk jaws dropped at that moment*
*followed by Wow~~*
*I stared at them puzzled blinking *
*Silence in awe for a while*

He told me that geology is a very good prospect and can earn a lot of money(like i don't know). He was very surprised that i want to appeal for Biotechnology when it is deemed like a lower rank compared to Geology. Oh well, passion is more important. Besides the difference in pay is not much . Research scientist for biotechnology in US dollars earns 50 000 US[basic i think]. For Geologist, its about 52 000-58 000 US dollars for a fresh graduate. Naturally the longer you are in that field, the higher the pay . Mr.Ong then flipped through my certs and only took one out[donno why] and photostated some of my documents. Mr.Ong said that it will be quite competitive but he will try his best. Anyway, i'll leave this matter to God to decide. If he gives i will take it .

A long update for me after a long break from blogging. I think that pretty wraps up most of it. Congrats to those who got JPA and happy studying for Lower 6 students. Who know you might get a better scholarship.

00o~ JPA please grant me 2nd selection

P/s: i heard Petronas have to fight for the students who applied JPA scholarship. Hmmm, am i that special? XD.....

P/s 2: go to Yayasan Sarawak to check whether you got the Skim Hadiah Pelajar Cemerlang. I didn't get it of course.

The JPA Poem

Sudden inspiration about the JPA scholarship while i was chatting with Daniel.

The JPA Poem

Tick tock tick tock.........
Goes the table clock
waiting for the scholarship
So that i can finally go to sleep

Waiting for the JPA results is killing
Nothing to do but just chilling
This paranoid thinking that goes through your head
i feel like i am almost *coughdeadcough*

Staring at the blank page before you
Refreshing the page till morning at 2
Pressing the button F5 for a sign
But there's still nothing , Oh you give a sarcastice "FINE!!"

We went to the interview during April 1st
We spoke too much till we thrist
Now we are thirsty again
Muttering the date of when JPA results which was planned

JPA Results where art thou
I feel like slaughtering a cow [no animals were harmed during the making of this poem]
I can hardly wait
For the results to be displayed!

Jesus, though i know that it would be hard for me to get JPA because i got petronas but i am leaving this matter into yout hands. Please intervene so that i can study biotechnology. Lord you know my real desire. And you mention in the bible that, anything we ask of your name it will be given unto us. Lord, i ask in your name, Jesus christ that i will get the JPA scholarship. Please help me because i am your son. Thank you lord, i believe that you will give me the scholarship. In Jesus name, amen.