Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Hang on Shirley =)

One more ....
One more to go and I shall declare MERDEKA !!! =)
Will not stay in INTI after this..
Working with ONE FINAL YEAR PROJECT next sem...
and I am working in January 2012...
God...am getting motivated to start the new chapter of my life....

(Will write more after my finals.)

Nitezz!

Friday, November 25, 2011

=3 more weeks to FINALS=

3 more weeks to FINALS!!!!
And left with 2 research papers, 1 group project, 4 presentations....Hahaha...This semester has been a hectic with tons of assignments, projects and also HOLIDAYS!! Being a final year student, life is challenging and yet, I still grab the chance to enjoy the pace of my life.

Enjoying the breeze of the morning air, chit chat session with my beloved roommate, living in the swimming pool, dealing with various matters and that's makes my life....Will I miss my University's life?? Well, thats for sure I guess. I will miss it especially my term in LEO Club...The faces of them are fresh in my mind where we worked till late night and yet, with one team, we succeeded as ONE. I miss working with them...With my groupmates - tons of laughter and also tons of unhappiness - but thanks for carving this memories to me...

Till then, wish me all the best in this and of course, my finals! =)
Cheers and have a great day ahead!



Tuesday, November 15, 2011

I am HAPPY. I am SATISFIED!

I know that it's kind of early to put up Christmas Decoration but since time does not allow, so ya - got to put it now. After busying for 4 nights, finally the decoration in my hostel was up at its place. Was pretty satisfied and happy with the outcomes =)

Though it was the first time I organized this occasion, yet truly appreciate with the help that is given especially from the IHRBs, ICF and the floor reps. Finally, it's DONEEEE!!! And right now, I can take a good rest and it's time for assignments....

Approximately left 3 weeks will be my finals and hence, things got to speed up especially submitting the assignments and projects while start studying for finals oo..(wish I have more time now)..Haha.

All the best my friends!!! LETS do it!!!!

Ps: There's more pics to come. There are 2 Christmas trees at the end of the street with one wishing Christmas tree at the front =)

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

21st Birthday =)

Indeed, my 21st birthday ended up on the first day of the semester. Nothing much as we were all busy with enrollment, choosing which major to take and etc. At the same time, the best gift that I ever received on that day was choosing which major - PR or Advertising. I was dilemma and real dilemma, didn't know what to choose and finally, after the third day, I choose Advertising. I believe that I make the right decision, looking forward to this enthusiastic classes.

In fact, I went to PR class on that day and by 6pm, I officially headed room. RC was in a good mood to tag me for dinner and I nodded "YES". Claiming that we would have dinner in Salak but ended up, we went to Midvalley - Chillis. Thank you so much for the birthday cake by Chillis though =)

I didn't have a big 21st birthday celebration because I had actually have them on the 29th of May 2011. Yes! You got me right!! I celebrated in MAY 2011 because my brother was leaving to United Kingdom by the early June. So, that was my fanta-bulous celebration and I loved it=) 21st birthday was really different compared to my past 20 years. Though the moment was pretty short, yet, this showed the love, concern and caring of my loved ones in sacrificing their time for me.

Of course, all this – I had to thank a person – a special one in my life. He made my day! He cooperated with my family members without letting me know. He lied to me, initiating me to have a farewell party for my brother. He gave me a huge surprise especially when he turned himself to a Western chef, who never failed to impress me. He did it! The lovely roast lamb leg was indeed superb and all was purely done by BOTH OF HIS HANDS! The red wine was tasteful and the chatting session with my family members around was indeed an unforgettable memory. The cake tasted delicious and what else to say, when all your loved ones were celebrating Birthday together with you.

Thank you so much for this long plan! Thank you for the prezzie and thank you so much J.Of course, highest gratitude to my family too in fooling me around, tagging me out while he was at the home, and celebrating my EARLY Birthday!..Thanks and love you guys lots!! Words can’t represent all the indescribable feelings but God knows on how gratitude I was to have you all in my life J hugs.

So, altogether - I had one major celebration in May and minor celebration on that day itself =) I enjoyed the moment with them and of course, thank you to all my friends who wished me through phone messages, Facebook wall posts and Facebook messages. Indeed, you guys showed me the value of the friendship and I appreciate to know you guys and have you all around. Truly appreciate with the birthday wishes because it really meant a lot =) Thanks!!! My 21st birthday turned out to be superb due to you guys. Cheers!


Monday, August 08, 2011

August 2011

Month of August!!
Needed some time to breathe =)
Remember, all is well.......

Friday, July 08, 2011

Look at this!

Something we need to ponder. Though Japanese had encountered a bad day in 2011, yet, their spirit towards their country never failed. Even, a Vietnamese immigrant witnessed this incident. I wonder if disaster happens in Malaysia, could we adapt the positive attitudes and spirit of Japanese like the 9 years old boy or would we start killing one another and lose our dignity in order to survive? Guess that we have the answer in our mind.

Let this story to create an impact for us in order to improve.
____________________________________________________________________________________

THIS letter, written by Vietnamese immigrant Ha Minh Thanh working in
Fukushima as a policeman to a friend in Vietnam, was
posted on New America Media on March 19. It is a testimonial to the
strength of the Japanese spirit, and an interesting slice of
life near the epicenter of Japan 's crisis at the Fukushima nuclear
power plant. It was translated by NAM editor Andrew Lam,
author of "East Eats West: Writing in Two Hemispheres." Shanghai
Daily condensed it.


Brother,

How are you and your family? These last few days, everything was in
chaos. When I close my eyes, I see dead bodies. When I open my eyes, I
also see dead bodies.

Each one of us must work 20 hours a day, yet I wish there were 48
hours in the day, so that we could continue helping and rescuing
folks.

We are without water and electricity, and food rations are near zero.
We barely manage to move refugees before there are new
orders to move them elsewhere.

I am currently in Fukushima , about 25 kilometers away from the nuclear
power plant. I have so much to tell you that if I could
write it all down, it would surely turn into a novel about human
relationships and behaviors during times of crisis.

People here remain calm - their sense of dignity and proper behavior
are very good - so things aren't as bad as they could
be. But given another week, I can't guarantee that things won't get
to a point where we can no longer provide proper protection
and order.

They are humans after all, and when hunger and thirst override
dignity, well, they will do whatever they have to do. The
government is trying to provide supplies by air, bringing in food and
medicine, but it's like dropping a little salt into the
ocean.

Brother, there was a really moving incident. It involves a little
Japanese boy who taught an adult like me a lesson on how to
behave like a human being.

Last night, I was sent to a little grammar school to help a charity
organization distribute food to the refugees. It was a long line that
snaked this way and that and I saw a little boy around 9 years old. He
was wearing a T-shirt and a pair of shorts.


It was getting very cold and the boy was at the very end of the line.
I was worried that by the time his turn came there wouldn't
be any food left. So I spoke to him. He said he was at school when the
earthquake happened. His father worked nearby and was
driving to the school. The boy was on the third floor balcony when he
saw the tsunami sweep his father's car away.

I asked him about his mother. He said his house is right by the beach
and that his mother and little sister probably didn't make
it. He turned his head and wiped his tears when I asked about his
relatives.

The boy was shivering so I took off my police jacket and put it on him.
That's when my bag of food ration fell out. I picked it
up and gave it to him. "When it comes to your turn, they might run
out of food. So here's my portion. I already ate. Why don't
you eat it?"


The boy took my food and bowed. I thought he would eat it right away,
but he didn't. He took the bag of food, went up to where
the line ended and put it where all the food was waiting to be
distributed.

I was shocked. I asked him why he didn't eat it and instead added it to
the food pile. He answered: "Because I see a lot more
people hungrier than I am. If I put it there, then they will
distribute the food equally."

When I heard that I turned away so that people wouldn't see me cry.


A society that can produce a 9-year-old who understands the concept of
sacrifice for the greater good must be a great
society, a great people.

Well, a few lines to send you and your family my warm wishes. The hours
of my shift have begun again.

Ha Minh Thanh


************ LESSON TO LEARN FROM JAPAN ***********


10 things to learn from Japan.

1. THE CALM

Not a single visual of chest-beating or wild grief. Sorrow itself has been elevated.

2. THE DIGNITY

Disciplined queues for water and groceries. Not a rough word or a crude gesture.

3. THE ABILITY

The incredible architects, for instance. Buildings swayed but didn’t fall.

4. THE GRACE

People bought only what they needed for the present, so everybody could get something.

5. THE ORDER

No looting in shops. No honking and no overtaking on the roads. Just understanding.

6. THE SACRIFICE

Fifty workers stayed back to pump sea water in the N-reactors. How will they ever be repaid?

7. THE TENDERNESS

Restaurants cut prices. An unguarded ATM is left alone. The strong cared for the weak.

8. THE TRAINING

The old and the children, everyone knew exactly what to do. And they did just that.

9. THE MEDIA

They showed magnificent restraint in the bulletins. No silly reporters. Only calm reportage.

10. THE CONSCIENCE

When the power went off in a store, people put things back on the shelves and left quietly!






Monday, June 13, 2011

P.E.A.C.E

So peaceful and so harmonize,
Listening to Kenny G songs while looking at the pictures,
Melt my heart
Through the serene night..
It is never measure on what you have sacrifice,
but its measure on how willing you sacrifice..
It is never measure on how good you control yourself,
but it is measure on how willing you are to tolerate...

So peace...and peace...
That's the only thing to distract myself..
Smiling at it...
Listening to it..
and have faith in Him.
:]

May - June Updates!!

I was pretty busy for the past few weeks and this semester is giving the hectic time to students. With ONLY 7 study weeks in this semester, the lecturers and students need to finish up the syllabus and all the courseworks...FUH!!! What a nice super short semester we had from our University in changing our study plan...

Anyhow, many superb things has been accompanying me in my life and there is still more to go.! :)

~I have celebrated my 21st birthday with my loved ones.
~Bro went to UK for his further studies.
~ Had done my 2 days part time job as an Ice Cream promoter
~Children Camp 7 just ended and I lost my voice :(
~Father's Day is approaching.
~Assignments and projects are piling up
and
and
and
~and when could I DECLARE my holiday??? I want a BREAAKKK!!


Friday, May 20, 2011

Vacation in Sabah

“Hey, we have 5 more months for our trip.”

Eh, what to bring ar?”

“Didn’t know that we are leaving tomorrow."

" What’s our plan?”

Another minute we blinked our eyes, we were in airport, bidding farewell to my friend’s parents and staring at my watch, waiting for flight AKA 5117. Tick tock tick tock – indicating it’s 815pm. Indeed, time flies like nobody’s business. My 3 days and 3 nights vacation in Sabah has finally come to an end. Looking back, I did had a wonderful moments in Sabah.

"Ham Xi Piang"

Great food, fabulous places, nice people and one word –AWESOME!!! If I were given a chance, I would want to lengthen my stay there as I am not ready to go leave this fabulous place. 3 days and 3nights is a bit short though. Well, shall make another trip to Sabah againJ.

Crocodile Skin - Morning Market

Talking about my vacation, I would have to thank my “Bestie” for the ultimate plan in bringing me around and also to taste the local delicacies in Sabah. Though I have not eaten all of them, at least, I managed to try a few. With great explanation from him, I understand slightly on the culture, the lifestyle of Sabah and etc. This has makes my heart to grow another liking and interest in exploring Sabah.

Welcome to Mozampiad Cultural Village

Few things that I realized and that marks the differences between the West Malaysia and East Malaysia. Firstly, the food in Sabah. Most of the restaurants’ and cafes’ are owned by the locals. It means that there is not many regional and international restaurants’ in Sabah even the fast food restaurants. In fact, Sabahans do not prefer McDonald but they prefer KFC and Pizza. Unlike us in Peninsular, McDonald is mostly the chosen one as the favorite place. Not only that, businesses in Sabah are all owned by the locals which shows that they do not have much interference from the external parties. With that, cafes like Yoyo Café, Restaurant Eddie, Frenz Café, and others are only available in Sabah and throughout my trip, I did not see any restaurants or café like Secret Recipe, Old Town and others. However, the best food of all is still the brand image that is build by each area. For example, Tuaran Mee is famous in Tuaran.

Famous Desa Milk and Tuaran Mee

Though Sabah is mainly populated by the natives especially the Kadazans, still the area that I hang out were mainly the Sino Kadazans who speak great Hakka dialect. I felt so ostracized because I barely understand Hakka dialect. Haha! J Thank God, I was able to communicate by Mandarin language which is a credit for me. At least, retaining my mother tongue helps. J

One of my favorites - Fish

Somehow, it was a bit strange when I first stepped into a place which do not belonged to me, especially in the dark hour. I was given a permit and I was only allowed to stay for 90 days. Somehow, it was like the Visitor’s Pass in order for me to move around in Sabah. When I received that, I recalled my trip, back in China. Many questions started to run across my mind. Sabah is included in the formation of Malaysia but why we, Malaysians are being treated so strangely when we stepped into our neighboring states? Hmm…

Kota Kinabalu

Stepping into Sabah, one thing that you must do is to know their cultures especially the natives’ and this does not stop me. Bestie was really in good mood that day to drive me all the way to Mosampiad Cultural Village. Entrance fees was RM 30 with the student identification card. And, one thing for sure, I did not regret visiting the village as I learnt a lot of the Kadazan’s culture such as the House of Skulls, Kadazan’s dance and games, the beliefs in spirits and lots more.

House of Skulls

Sabah is always known on Mount Kinabalu and of course, I did pay a visit there. Yeah, a visit but not climbing the highest mountain though, looking at the lack of exercise – it would be something hard and tough.

Wow Wow wow!!!

Went to the Kinabalu Park and ended up, bestie and I were trekking the jungle, realizing that it’s time for us to burn our calories. Though we were not in the proper attire, but who cares..We did have some fun in walking the trail, surrounded by the long, thin trees, accompanied by the dark sky and birds chirping as the welcoming speech to us was somehow a bit scary. It seemed like we were living in our own world as we could barely see any human figures during our jungle trekking. No tour guide with us too! After hours, we did managed to find our way out before the heavy clouds released their stress.

Japanese Cemetery

The very last places we visit before we headed to dinner and airport, was the Japanese Cemetery that is situated in Likas. We were running like mad cows to the respective places due to the time constraints. Slowly, we climbed the steps and we managed to have a look. FUUHH!!!! It’s a very simple cemetery and it had been ages. Since I am a Chinese illiterate, my bestie translated some words for me – stating that most of the burial ground were all unknown and this Japanese cemetery has existed before Malaysia gained its independence.

During the 3days and 3 nights, I was MAINLY exposed to the local delicacies rather than exploring the places. After all, food is always the main attraction in a certain places and due to that, I have actually gained some weights. I guess it would be the best time for me to keep my diet and have some exercise to burn my calories.

Till then, thanks for reading ^^

Signing off,

Shirley

Monday, May 09, 2011

I smell FREEDOM!!

I am done with my finals! Yes, you heard me right! I am done..Officially done with my last paper today – Principles of Public Relations. With the 2 weeks of semester break, I shall plan for vacation..and I would be going for a three days vacation..I believe this vacation would serves one of the best memories that I ever have and I am waiting!! Hahaha..

For finals, I have done my part and the rest are left to the Mighty which I believe He would have something best for me J I just can’t help it but to announce to people around me that “I sudah Merdeka!” The feeling is damn superb and I just can’t wait..

Oh oh..what am I going to do next?? Plan for my vacation? The trip? Haha…and I wouldn’t tell much on what I am head on to..Wait till I am back and stay tune with my post! What’s for sure now is I have 2 weeks break from touching the book and releasing myself, enjoying the things that I wanted to do now..hahaha!!

Enjoy your holidays, my friends and see you in new semester! ^^