Ants Investation

Woke today at around seven
I felt like i was in heaven
The day was bright and sunny
To campus i almost hope like a bunny

Packed my stuff before heading to school
Grabbed my jacket which felt like wool
Today we were to practice a sketch
I hope high marks that it will fetch

After a long day practising in Curtin
I feel like greeting my bed by layin'
Laid my bag down and did some unpackin'
Till saw some specks a movin'

This specks had six legs each
Made me scream with a loud --SHEESH!
This specks were black in colour
Which only spelled the word TROUBLE

I trace and trace this black line
All the way while i whined
I saw some clumps along the bin
With some food and rotten things

It wasn't there this morning i thought
Wait a minute! It wasn't the food i bought
Old tin cans, plastic wrappers and a dragonfruit
Boy, these ants are like a brute

To my dismay i see more specks
This is because i track the ants tracks
To the kettle they went marching around
Maybe they're making a rain dance-silently in sound

Up and down they went up the metal
No sweetened thing was there unlike a flower petal
Marching around to their water's death
Contaminating the water which can moist my dry breath

A cry of anger was in my heart
To boil another pot of water i cannot depart
I need water now to quench this thirst
Tears of anger feels like beginning to burst

I tried to boil my brand new pot of water
But the ants became to come like it's a new piece of wafer
Marching around it went with speed
Just to suicide again in without a moment's heed

A swear word i almost utter
I feel like getting a putter
To smash the ants to smitheerens
But i knew i can't do that as that was mean

Instead i use water to do the deed
Since it's water they wanted they did
I use it to drown them one by one
Alas my job was done!

A new pot of water i could boil
Finally the water i could "toil"
To quench this thirsty throat of mine
Everything was oh so fine

The water gave me new energy to open the door
To go outside and track some more ants, more and MORE
I ran to every spot like an amok with my shieldtox can
Spraying them and killing with my swat of hand

I manage to find the nest of ants investation
I spray every crook and cranny on that station
Making sure that they spell the fume of death
This is payback time! - i uttered under my breath

Hundreds of ants begin to fall
Running away or trying to crawl
An evil laugh begin to emanate
This is a lovely thing to participate

That's my story of ants invetation,
I hope you join my in this petition,
To kill every living ant which is a pest,
So that finally we can at peace; finally rest!

I Don't Want:

1. to go back to miri this sunday
2. to go physics lab
3. to do chemistry exercises , lab, and mid-sem exam

Why can't my holiday be a holiday?

Curtin Choir Performance

This is our first ever Curtin Choir performance. Not bad for a a month's practice. Too bad the mics weren't good so i couldn't pick up the guys voices. Nvm, we can improve! Just need to add more feelings. It feels very robot-ish and sharp though....

200th Post`

I'm back in Kuching!!! Anyone wants to bring me out or visit me? Call Me!!

That's the end of my 200th post. Haha.

Delayed

Yummy Chocolate Cake of the 10th Anniversary for us choir members.









Nazri Won!!
















Crash Boom Bang!



















People here and there...









The bag of goodies








Dance Dance performance















24 Seasons Drum (side view)









Jeanette Hackett
















The hall at around 9 am















The Drum troupe
















Christine~
Yes, i know it has been 2 weeks pass since the Curtin Open Day but here's my review anyway. Sorry for the delay.

I pretty much woke up quite early at around 7am to prepare and warm up my voice. Did the breathing technique and mouth buzzing till i was dizzy. After that i went out and waited with Brenda for the bus. Since it's the 10th anniversary, the event was quite grand. There were two main stages being set up. One in front of the Lecture theater and one in the grand new Multipurpose Hall. Brenda and I had to go to the grander one because of our opening anthems were to be done there in the choir. Most of us was excited and the hall was decorated in the grandest grandeur. All the VIP's were expected to come. As they were very important, they were also very late.

I think punctuality should be displayed in all politicians. Well, let's leave that issue alone. hehe

So most of us were practicisng the anthems and songs, warming up, and "shiok-sendiri" . We camwhored so many times while waiting. We chatted and have fun while waiting for the VVIP's to come. Our malaysian PM did not come because he was only sworn in a day before. Ahh nvm. I will still have my chance to sing at higher stages . So at about 10.30 am ++ the VVIP arrived. Our CM came, Datuk George Chan was there, and the other politicians and chancellors from Curtin Perth. We sang Negaraku and the official Australian Anthem , "Advance Australia Fair". Did you know that there are 3 national anthems for Australia? I bet you didn't. Anyway, we could be called an international choir because of many mixed nationalities. Was quite cool. I think the harmony was perfect but in the end i heard the girls drown the guys because they were nearer to the microphones. It wasn't the sensitive kinds. However, it was a great performance. Our Pro-Vice Chancellor and Dean approved our performance. Our Dean has a PHD in music. So if we're good, it must be good. I still think that Curtin Choir can advance more and be better. It's still green.

After the performance, we stayed back and listen to the various speeches and performances. I like the 24 seasons drum performance but than it lacked the stunts sadly. I wonder how would it be like for music in heaven? Would be way cool! After the whole declaration and 10th anniversary speeches and official launching of the biovalley project, we went off to the food fair . I missed the cheerleading performance by my friends!! Anyway, i walked about one round adn then helped in the Geology club stall. I had to wrapped the dim sums all by myself as my senior had to leave fo kl in the afternoon. Mind you, i didn't eat lunch or breakfast and i didn't know how i have the strength to roll the dough, cut, wrap and sell the dim sums. Good thing, Debbie was there to assist me. The dim sums were a hit especially among girls who were more weight conscious. Many of the food out there are oily and our's give a refreshing change. After we finish of wrapping all the dim sums we could i finalyl had the chance to eat. Went with my friends and set at the bench waiting for 5 o'clock to watch the Curtin Idol finals. My friend, Christine, was to perform that evening.

5 o'clock came and we went to watch the performance. In additiont to that, a gust of strong wind and rain had to come along too. The main stage could not be used anymore. however, that did not deter the performance from going on. It was held inside the lecture theater itself. Hundreds of student throng into the hall and snatch seats to watch. In the end , most of them sat on the staircase. Competition was delayed till about 5.45pm because of the technical problems. I think Curtin Idol is better thatn any Malaysian singing competition out there. THere is really a standard when the singing is done. All have the same level of techniques and sound. Highly competitive. I really love the Divine Divas. I heard that the judging was entirely based on voting. So yeah, it's a popularity vote. It's either you have the voice or you have looks and popularity. Some even vote for their friends by paying rm100 (rm1= 1 vote). Christine didn't win but the grand prize went to Divine Divas.

After that got some hair show which i won't elaborate by Alan Hair Salon. If you're really interested in hairstyles then it is for you. But for me it didn't really appeal much. Just that i learn a new techniques to try on my sis. Hehe.

Next was the announcing of the lucky draw winners. Nazri, from my class, won the grand prize of return tickets to Perth Australia. However the airport tax is not included, passport fees, accomodation , and etc... Hence, you're still using a lot of money. Anyway, Still congrats to him!

In the end, the whole Curtin Open Day ended with a Bang! Yes, really a bang coz got fireworks. Later we went and eat supper and i ate my chocolate cake. I wished i was free to roam and explore the whole Curtin and various activities. I wished i wasn't confine to the dim sum stall. Nevermind, at least i did a good deed. Got so many cool activities like WALKING ON WATER! They put like tons of starch ino the water and because it changes the tension of water, you can literally walk on water. As long you don't stand, you can float on the surface for hours. Way cool right! Maybe that was how Jesus and Peter walk on water. Hehe.

Wrapping it all up, a certain question really popped into my heart. While i was in choir practising i was doing foutte pirouttes for fun and then ocasssionally i used my highest falsetto. I BEAT the girls there! hahaha. So i was nicknamed Charlotte Church because i reminded them of her.Anyway, many of them asked me what i am doing here studying this(geology)? I should be studying music and dance somewhere else. Oh well, i also donno either. But i really feel that i wanna minor in music somewhere. I love music and i wish to play in an orchestra or solo performance next time. I must improve my piano!! Or even sing. hehe. Sing as a countertenor.

I'm currently watching the youtube symphony. Oh how i wish i was a part of them!!!


Our lovely choir:

Silver Lining in the darkest Cloud

This past 1 1/2 weeks are the most whirlwind of my life since March. Many challenges and obstacles in life which shapes me to who i am today. It's hard to do this but i will praise God for everything even the bad he had let me conquer. I've learnt many new things and proper mindsets. I guess God is shaking the things i have that have top priorities in my life. Are they constant?

Disappointments i shall turn it into experience, Hurts i shall turn into my strength, Tiredness i will turn it into my endurance, conflicts i shall turn it into a better me. I shall always trust that there is a silver lining behind every dark cloud. It's a matter of choice and not just feelings.

a funny thing happened today: I was suppose to bring my lab coat for the technician briefing. I tried hunting for it in my room but to no avail. It dawned on me that i actually lost it. In addition i have my physics quiz to take care of ; so double the stress! I went to campus and hunted for the lab coat(which i misplaces 4 days ago) at the lost& found, lecture theaters, shuttle bus dropoff and etc but still it was pointless. Disappointed , i let out a desperate prayer to God to help me find it as i don't want to waster Rm80 for a new set just to wear for another 6-7 weeks[i wont' need it for degree].

I decided to put my mind off it and concentrate on my physics quiz which was 5 hours away. Initially, i wanted to go home and perhaps look for the coat, catch some winks and then study at the comfort of my bed. Somehow, i lost track of time and i felt lazy to wait for the shuttle bus. Hence, to the library it is! As we had to put our bags in the locker, the corner of my eye caught on something. I SAW MY LAB COAT! I must have misplaced it there when i was at the library last Tuesday! Haha. Thank goodness i found it. I must thank him for making me lazy at that moment. [note: i am not saying lazyness is gift from god] . However, i still did quite badly in my physics quiz because of placing a negative instead instead of a positive sign instead. You know those chain reaction questions? The one whereby u get one wrong, ur wrong answer is carried out throughout and in the end ur final answer is wrong too? Yeah, it's those kinds.

I had many opportunities to cheat as many did steal a look and erase their previous answers. Some even discussed. But i stand strong. Though i know it many not look good on my final paper. I'm glad i did it honestly. Though i make tons of mistakes i know i will not make the same again and rely on others. I shall be independent!

See, making a choice is important. You may have the nicest results and be proud of it but i shall gloat about my honesty! Haha.

Sudden Insecurity

These few days i've been thinking alot. I wonder the people around me are true friends. For a long time now i hadn't have a real best friend(other than Jesus of course). I just wish there is that someone that i can share my problems with, support each other, pray with each other and etc. I kinda miss that moments i had with a certain someone. Oh God, please sent that somebody

A sudden flood of insecurity came into me just these few days. I felt lonely. Seriously! I know i have friends but i suddenly doubt their sincerity. Sometimes i wish the thought bubbles in the comic books come into life one day. I wish that i could see the people's thoughts about me . I've noticed that hardly anybody starts a conversation with me. I tried not opening my mouth at all and see whether anyone would want to talk with me for a day. About 90% of the conversations i had were either me asking them or cutting into their conversation. I wished i had an eloquency in mandarin. Everyone speaks mandarin. Though i know and understand a little, i feel left out. Really left out. Am i having true friends or am i just "tepuk sebelah tangan"? Did anywhere went wrong? Sigh, only God knows..

Sincerely,
Broken Hearted Anders....

Choir Frenzy

It's just him that is coming...


None other than the Chief Minister of Sarawak.

Datuk Najib can't make it to Curtin because he is swearing in his position this Friday. Instead of Australian Prime Minister, the ambassadors are coming .

Sigh. Nvm, i will still resonate the hall with my voice.

I sucked

The number one reason i wasn't singing right was the original key was tranposed 2 times lower over the computer system. I donno why but i was struggling to keep the notes. It was too low for me. Here is how badly i sucked:

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=87790352328&ref=nf

I couldn't do any dynamics because i had to sing an octave higher.

Ahh welll. ........

I lost

....But i gain.

It's hard to always think positive and Praise God for all he has done in the disappointments and hard times. BUT i will choose to do so and thank him!

You may have guessed it but some may not. I just lost the Curtin Idol preliminaries round. Though do not how i exactly sounded like but i think i really did well for a first-timer. I changed the melody, pulled the notes, screech a high note and give it a low good slapping bass singing. I may have done all the right things but one thing i lack. Popularity, beauty and also experience. Well, i will definitely change and make a comeback with better vocals and perhaps look(diet!).

I sung the song "Everything" my Michael Buble ......which....also happen to be sung by my senior too. OUCH! I do not like it when someone sings the same song as i do. Haih~ His notes were right though he mess up alot of lyrics (never follow karaoke lyrics; they are always mistakes) . BUT he managed to get into the final round. His vocals are better? Nah, i think i bring the life into the song more. It feels so dangdut-ish when he sang. One striking difference would be the looks; a major factor on any singing/popularity contest. I know i did well, my vocals were almost dead perfect and manage to get my friends singing the tune too.

I know i did my best using this God-given talent! Wohhoo!

Nervous Wreck

I have physics quiz, choir auditions, and Curtin Idol preliminaries tomorrow.

I shall survive and belt out my vocal skills!

By God's strength i shall do my best!

A 20 minute mind boggling test, harmonics and 30-pairs of eye staring while singing is NOT a problem!

Thank you God!!

Stepping it up a little

Ever since i was little , i felt that i always meant for the stage. However, i was always the person kind at the "back" stage. Maybe in a band or so. Or maybe back-up singing. For my whole life i've always been that way , occasionally getting a glimpse of the spotlight .

I did the "craziest" thing in my whole life.

I signed up for the Curtin Idol singing competition.

People always encouraged me to sing more because they think i have a good voice. But i always shrug my shoulders and never let my voice actually shine to it's fullest potential. I refused to accept my voice; sadly. It's always singing in a group, harmonizing, and back-up singing. I love singing but that is always for God during church or in my lonely shower and room.

Well i figure that i give this a shot and actually boost my self-confidence. I hope this would be a platform for me to better myself and think positively, improve my singing skill, and slowly getting rid of the stage fright.

AND i'm talking about REAL stage fright.





















Singing in a choir for the two Prime Ministers are enough. But if i manage to get into the finals(hopefully) , it's a solo i have to do right in front of BOTH OF THEM! I think i am having the nerves.

Lord, grant me the peace!

Singing with Honour

Today i just came back after an intensive session of choir practice. The Curtin/VCF choir would be singing the national anthem , Australian anthem, and some other songs during the Foundation Cert Ceremony, Degree Graduation ceremony, and Curtin's 10th anniversary open day. I just found out that we are bestowed upon such an honour to sing in front of soon-to-be Malaysia's 6th Prime Minister Dato' Seri Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak and Australia's Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd.

I think this is like the greatest achievement in my history of singing.

But the hardest part is singing like a Malaysian and also and Australian. I hope we would sing both songs the best we can. I hope it would touch the hearts of Australians too because we can't exactly comprehend the Australian National Anthem how the Australians perceive it.

Anyway, i am so excited!!!!

*trails of singing*
















Cute right? A sister drew it. haha

I'm Proud

.......of my school Green Road

Taken from eastern times:

Best ever SPM results for SMK Green Road

By Harun Jau

KUCHING: SMK Green Road had achieved its best SPM results with 50 out of its 373 candidates scored straight A in all subjects.
Of the 50, nine students scored 11A1s, 11 (10A1s), three (11A1s, 1A2), 10 (10A1s,1A2) six (9A1s,1A2), one (8A1s,1A2), one (10A1s, 2A2s), three (9A1s, 2A2s), one (8A1s, 2A2s, one (9A1s, 3A2s), one (8A1s, 3A2s), one (7A1s, 4A2s, one (6A1s, 4A2s and one (6A1s, 5A2s).
In 2007 SPM, only 25 students from the school scored straight A.
“I am very happy with the results because it is the best ever in the history of the school,” said the principal, Putit Haji Ped, yesterday.
Sze Jing Ting, 18, who scored 11A1s and an A2, said she was very satisfied with her results.
“I was not quite confident in the Chinese Language but somehow I managed to achieve A1 for it,” she said.
When asked on how she managed to do well in the exam, Jing Ting revealed that she spent between three and four hours daily on study and revision.
She added that paying attention in the class and not afraid to ask teachers questions were very important.
She attributed her success to her teachers and encouragement from her parents and friends.
The second among three siblings, Jing Ting hoped to secure a JPA scholarship to pursue further studies in medicine.
Her eldest sister is also pursuing her further studies in medicine at the International Medical University in Kuala Lumpur.
Meanwhile, Goh Han Lin, who scored 11A1s, said he was a bit surprised but happy with his results.
His ingredients for success were hard work and two to three hours of study and revision.
Like Jing Ting, Han Lin attributed his success to encouragement from teachers, parents and friends.
He planned to take up an engineering course at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus.

I'm Proud

Standard of Living

The standard of living in Miri is getting higher. I don't think economic recession impact is that great in a city in Miri. Everything went up 50-60 cents since the time i left Miri. No wonder the majority of mirians are living in plight and poverty. In KL you can buy a round ticket with just RM2. I have to spend Rm 5.20 just to get to city and back. Not to mention with the already-expensive-yet-increased food price. I hope Petronas would help relieve our burden here. An extra RM 100 is more that adequate to cover our needs. Please God , Help!

A whirlwind of three months

Just a wonderful shout-out to all my friends, family members , church, uncle and aunties who have made my holiday a very very memorable one. Thank you!! I think this past hols was the most eventful and exciting holiday and i want to thank all directly or indirectly made it enjoyable. A sum up of my past hol:

1. Performed Line Dance cum Christmas Celebration at tHe Spring + Piano
2. Went to Penang for the first time
3. Attended the Penang prophetic conference
4. Ate authentic Penang food for the first time: Kuey Tiaw, Or Chien (oyster omellete), cendol, Hor fun, bak kut teh, pasembur, etc..BUT kuching food still rocks!
5. Visited Gurney drive for the first time
6. Waited at the wrong bus stop for 1 hour ++
7. Went to Queensbay mall and Gurney Plaza
8. Used rapid penang
9. Went to Kl
10. Stayed at a horrible condo
11. Used totally Monorail/LRT as transport to our destinations for the first time.
12. Ate the Jalan Ipoh's best Bak Kut Teh. SHIOK!!!!!!!!
13. Went to eat at the best chicken rice restaurant.
14. Went to Sunway Lagoon.
15. Attended a birthday party
16. Went to Sungei wang, KlCC, Sunway Pyramid, Blackhammer, and One Utama for shopping.
17. Went to a best restaurant in Klang
18. Attended and was blessed in the D'encounter Camp
19. Christmas Dinner at Uncle's house + formed a youth choir
20. Christmas Celebration at the Crown Square
21. Followed by many Christmas dinners.....
22. Baked cakes and cookies for CNY
23. Spring cleaning~
24. Chinese New Year!
25. Ate and drink alot
26. Visited and met old classmates and friends
27. Went for driving law and bengkel
28. Passed the Law test
29. Learned driving
30. Chap Goh Mei dinner~
31. Attended many church meetings....
32. Finished Grade 8 piano
33. Passed Driving.
34. Improved my photoshop skills
35. Redesign my blog layout
36. Packed for miri.

I think that was about all the things that came to my mind. Will add other thoughts later....

Mundane Miri

I have arrived.....safely. Sigh.....

i DON'T want ....

..........to go back to miri

*chants*
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*chants*

Ok ,now i have to pack. Oh the irony~

Tit and Tat

This week i gotta say is one of the busiest and fastest week. As i focus on Sunday the 8th, i feel so reluctant to go back to Miri. Looking back at the past three months, i feel glad i did many things that benefited myself. It is the most fruitful holiday i must say. Nevermind folks, just another 6 weeks and i will back for my term break (yes i know it's fast) . *chants i'm just there for studying chants * Sigh~ I seriously feel like a lazy bum. So many great things are going to happen especially in EBC and i'm missing it. I wish i can be in Kuching to see the spark of revival. Yes, i know i am going totally random because i am having mixed feelings right now. At the moment i am trying to pack but i really can't do much because i'm still using the items needed. Ahh well. I think i am like the last one to arrive in Miri. This term is going to be the busiest ever with extra classes and cocurriculum. Church in Miri is going to have a Saturday night service for young people too. Hope something will happen.


Today also marks the end of my piano lessons. As some may know i've been crash coursing throughout the hols, practising really hard. Personally, i felt that i wanted to improve my skill because i felt a pull in the spirit to continue[thank you Jesus!]. Don't believe i could do it? Here's my rendition of Lowside Blues for ABRSM Grade 7. I mastered that in a week. Sorry for the bad sound quality or mistakes in the song {and my clock for ringing}. Haha.





It's been a long time since i was that determined. This time i am determine to be determined in everything i do this term (lol) . The last time i was determine was in 2007's SPM and in 2004 where i wanted to try to beat Samantha (Just 10 marks!) . But yeah, things kinda spiral down. Piano helped me to be more focus, discipline and alert. I wanna get 90+ HD all the way liao. I can DO it through the strength Christ Gives ME!











I also got Celcom Broadband to serve my student needs in Miri. Free Deconnexion wi-fi is going down. So yeah, this is like backup and very useful especialyl during project submissions and exam time.














Yes i know i have a fat chin.

I also got my driving license today! Yippee~ I passed my test last Monday. My examiner was actually sleeping in the car. SO he simply marked the form when i reached back to the institute. I only got a sad 17/20 though i did everything right. Haih~ Oh well. I got my license, so there! Going to drive today and tomorrow!. WOOhoo~










Last Tuesday was Wilson's B'day. Got him a practical gift of guitar picks and a guitar pick holder since he is always losing 'em. WHY is that buying gifts for girls is so easy? Guys things are always apparel though they really want electronics. Oh well~ It's so hard to think out of the box when buying gifts. Buy flower or plushie for your gf and they will scream or cry. Buy that for a guy and you'll get "the look" . Haha. Speaking on apparels, why is that men's clothing or fashion is so common YET expensive? It's not fair at all. Haih~

I think that pretty sums up my feelings right now.Sunday + Mundane Miri please come slower. The only thing to look forward is new shops. *sad* Yippee~

I wish i could study in Curtin Perth. Haih~