the sweet life

Random facts about me.

2010-07-10T16:53:00.000+08:00

I've been living for 18 years, 4 months, and 19 days.

I was born on a Friday.

My date of conception was probably 31st May 1991.

I've seen 5 leap years.

My Zodiac Sign is Pisces.

My Chinese Zodiac Sign is Monkey.

My Ruling Planet is Neptune.

My Birthstone is Amethyst.

My Birth Flower is Violet.

My Birth Tree is Pine Tree.

My Birth Number is 8.

Time till my next Birthday 225 days 12 hours 18 mins.

My Lucky Color is Sea Green or Turquoise.

My Lucky Day is Friday.

My Lucky Number is Three or Six.

the I Cannot Tahan list

2010-06-17T13:33:00.002+08:00

Just suddenly thought of doing a list facts. Muahaha X)

1.   I cannot tahan smokers smoking in non-smoking area. Are you blind? There's a sign board there.
2.   I cannot tahan when Eugene hogs the bathroom. And he purposely taking his time in there when I desperately must go in.
3.   I cannot tahan guys randomly messaging girls on social network. God please make sure they'll remain dateless forever if they keep doing this.
4.   I cannot tahan guys being too forward and asking for girls's number in the virtual world.
5.   I cannot tahan whoever donates 5 cents instead of the RM50 notes in their wallet.
6.   I cannot tahan students who pretend to be poor everytime I ask for the one ringgit class fund.
7.   I cannot tahan when they pretend to forget that they owed me $$$.
8.   I cannot tahan people who sweet-talk others into working for them. I'm not your slave. Okay!
9.   I cannot tahan drivers who cannot park their cars properly and appropriately.
10.   I cannot tahan drivers who hog two parking spaces.
11.   I cannot tahan people who shamelessly say they are freakingly cute all the time. Once in a while it's okay.
12.   I cannot tahan sarcastic bitch. God please seal their mouth.
13.   I cannot tahan friends telling me to chill when I'm angry. I don't know why.
14.   I cannot tahan when she thinks she's right even though 9 out 10 thinks that she's wrong.
15.   I cannot tahan lousy customers service. If so "beh song", you might as well don't work.
16.   I cannot tahan being cooped up in my home during the school hols. I'll literally go mad. I need to hang out with friends.
17.   I cannot tahan girls laughing at other people's misery.
18.   I cannot tahan girls bragging about their bfs.
19.   I cannot tahan aunties bragging on how rich and successful their children are. Okay, auntie, I get it, your children earns 6-7 figures income and blah blah blah.
20.   I cannot tahan people who are "kedekut ilmu". My goodness.
21.   I cannot tahan when my amah's Thai curry chicken decided to have a wild party in my stomach. Still, I love her curry chicken. I think my stomach is not engineered to digest spicy food.
22.   I cannot tahan when my parents lectured me early in the morning. Because it will severely ruin my suppose-to-be-an-awesome day.
23.   I cannot tahan strangers who unneccessarily tag me in her products' photos. Should not have accepted their friend request in the first place.
24.   I cannot tahan when I'm money-less and not getting what I want when I want it.
25.   I cannot tahan eating steamboat for 3 meals in a row for 3 consecutive days.
26.   I cannot tahan when two persona bitchin' each other behind their back.
27.   I cannot tahan MCA partly because I think they don't really do anything for us Chinese.
28.   I cannot tahan eating in darn lousy kopitiam mainly because once they forgot my order. And stupidly I waited for 45 minutes. Okay!
29.   I cannot tahan kopitiam that locked their toilet and don't allow their customers to use it. Just because they are too lazy to clean up.
30.   I cannot tahan disgusting toilet. Especially toilet bowl with shit stains in it. Clumps of hair everywhere. As though someone had chemotheraphy there. How can I shit in such condition! But I figured shit stains on toilet bowl are always better than shit stains on my pants.
31.   I cannot tahan not gentleman man. They shamelessly don't give up their seats for amah and pregnant ladies.
32.   I cannot tahan myself having frustrating impulse to say things on the spot without thinking.
33.   I cannot tahan when parents think that blogging is for lifeless people.
34.   I cannot tahan pimple. I hope someone can kill me with a fork.
35.   I cannot tahan when I get excluded from a group of friends.
36.   I cannot tahan my mom who cannot tahan camwhore-ing.
37.   I cannot tahan when the guy I crushed on giving me hints that's not into me. Wth. I hope someday bird shits drops on your face.
38.   I cannot tahan Malaysian education system.
39.   I cannot tahan Indonesians.
40.   I cannot tahan guys' obssession over Ultraman, Superman or whatever "man" that existed on the market.
41.   I cannot tahan co-ed school.
42.   I cannot tahan when I'm grounded.
43.   I cannot tahan my mom when she cannot tahan seeing me facebook-ing.
44.   I cannot tahan football.In fact I cannot tahan World Cup. Don't understand the whole World Cup fever thing.
45.   I cannot tahan when I can't blend in among the Chinese girls.
46.   I cannot tahan girls who purposely talk in a soft tone. Just because she thinks it's cutesy. But isn't it frustrating to talk to them and have them reply in such dulcet tone that you can't hear a thing?
47.   I cannot tahan Cikgu Sofia and Cikgu Norma. They are the most insane teachers I've ever met.
48.   I cannot tahan teachers who show favour to intelligent students.
49.   I cannot tahan my temper. Who I've actually inherit this from? Papa? No Mommy? Maybe both.
50.   I cannot tahan Justin Bieber. Everyone's talking about him. I don't get it. Ok I'm going to hell *resigned

Achy Breaky Heart

2010-06-16T15:44:00.001+08:00

How could this happen to me? It was supposed to be a blast like every other outing. And it wasn't. Boo-hoo. To be honest, I was looking forward for this outing partly because I felt hurt yesterday as I found out that the Convent chinese gang in my school wasn't inviting me for their outing on this Saturday. T____T Only me. Felt left out. :C Oh well, I can never blend in with them.

And today was by far the most friggin' pissed off day I've ever gone through. And this is why: One by one turned down the invitation for this outing. Six of them. Grrr. Okay, now it's seven of them. Just received her text messages. GODDAMMIT. T___T Okay fantastic. Whaddayouknow, the outing is officially cancelled. And here I am stuck at my room with nothing exciting to do. I'll literally will go mad if I was forced to stay at home during school hols. I feel like a Sim whose mood baris dangerously red. I need to hang out with friends! Geddit? So, please tqah, I beg you to try your best for this Saturday's outing. Please. There'll be only you and me.

It was so silly of me to think that they'll turn up for this. :// And I even wrapped the winged heart origami nicely to give it to her. Sigh. I'm desperately need to get fresh air. I need to go out. My father's suspension from work is getting me down. And also my family financial status. Life has pretty must frustrating. What's more it makes me so tired that I do not want to get out of my bed. It used to be easy to cheer myself up. Even a small chunk of chocolate can make me happy for the whole day. But it no longer so as I've grown up. It's complicated. Or am I the one that making it complicated.

Ahhh, whatever. Life sucks at times. I think I should just stop whining and talk about interesting things to cheer me up. But, ummm there's nothing interesting things to talk about. :(

Pra-U1 Alfa :]

2010-05-26T16:13:00.004+08:00

I stole this from my ex-monitor's album. It was taken on Hui Nee's birthday. By the way, where's the other picture with six of us? Syeik, Fana and Ella left SAHC next day after the birthday party. And next was Hanif. I miss them so much. I'm the newly appointed assistant monitor for this class. Thaqif as our class monitor. Hopefully, Thaqif won't leave SAHC.Like seriously.

It's Complicated :[

2010-05-24T19:46:00.009+08:00

I thought I'm mature enough to control my feelings but it wasn't. I'm 18 but far from being a grown-up like everyone else. I wonder when will I start acting like a grown-up. More often than not, I told myself not to be such a crybaby. But again and again I came up with various lame excuses when in truth I'm a crybaby, no doubt. Like everyone else, I laugh when I'm thrilled beyond words, I cry when my emotions ran high. And my biggest weakness I can never keep my emotions in check. Past few weeks, my life shattered. And I was on the verge of giving up my studies. I'm all alone and felt somewhat lost. I've yet to share this with Yue. Tqah knew about this last Thursday. But I doubt whether she understands how serious this would be. My father has been suspended from his work as an Executive three weeks ago. A colleague of his accused my father of misusing company's money. I swear to God my father would never do such a thing. He's been working at that company since he was a 17-year-old boy. He started off as a store worker. Promotions after promotions until he's finally an Executive. Basically, we aren't able to survive merely on my mom's salary. Too bad. That's explains why I'm so emotional these past few weeks. And why I can't keep my emotions in check during Biology. Yeah, when I cry, I can't stop crying. Darn it! Before I could digest what Hanif whispered to me, my vision turns blur and tears fell from the corner of my eyes despite all the efforts to control it. I have to turn my tear stained face to the side and look through blurred, saline-flooded vision at elsewhere. Why is it that I can be reduced to blubbering messes, while others don’t seem to let out even a sniffle? I was sad that she had to go. It is better to be in chains with friends than to be in garden with strangers. Yes, no? And sometimes I do cry for no particular reason. Weird but it's true. Hell-yeah I'm officially a crybaby. Anyway, I was somewhat embarrassed when my classmates are staring at me. Ugghh. Mind your own frigging business. You don't have the right to judge me. All you need to do is to make me laugh or console me. Muahaha. I bet people who simply read my blog would think that I'm a needy. Wth. Certainly not. Yes, you are! LOLS, I'm not!

Even though our path may change as life goes along but the bond between friends remains ever strong.

P.S. Adios to all my friends. Muacks. XOXO

It's Complicated

2010-05-24T18:45:00.002+08:00

I wish that I can find a guy friend that can listen and talk to me for long hours. Not he's the one that nudge me and ended chatting with me for few minutes and disappear without saying goodbye. Or I'm the one has to nudge him instead. I'm kinda jealous with tqah who has two superb guy friends whom she calls them little brother. And I know that whenever she's unhappy, they'll be there for her. I'm going through a period of time which is the hardest thing for a 18-year-old girl like me. Not a single friend know about this yet partly because I don't have the courage to bring up this issue in front of my friends. I'm afraid. I can't find anyone to talk to. it's not that I don't have reliable friend. I do have. A few of them. But every time I want to talk to them about my problems, they are either in super happy mood or super sad mood. well, if hey are in super happy mood, it'll be harsh to spoil their current mood. And if they are in super sad mood, it'll be even harsh to make them to listen to me. So what if they are equally happy and sad? It'll end up I'm being a joker to make them super happy. Don't believe that I'm a joker? If you are one of my new friends, I'm a maniac girl. I might not be as hilarious like Yin Joe Lynn, but I'm still a qualified joker in my Form 5's class. Read this. I told you so. LOLS.

I've been thinking of posting a job vacancy for quite some time ago. However, i have financial issues. Wish that I have money to hire someone for this. But, at this moment I can't pay you anything. Who's willing to be my 24-hour listener? Preferably a loyal one who will keep his or her mouth shuts. Anyone? I'll be a loyal listener in return.

Wth. Maybe I should just...

Like Yue's Kiki boy.

Ngehehe :]

2010-05-24T15:46:00.004+08:00

gift from Izam

Am I making jealous for owning this Ngehehe zine? Hehe, tqah and fana. I've finally received Izam's zine. Alas. I've been waiting for a week now. Sob sob. Anyway, I'm totally in awe with his zine to the max. Thumbs up to Izam. Also excellent was Friendly Fellow and The ~~Peace~~ Trouble Maker comic which are hilarious with its cheeky character. Ngehehe is simply entertaining. This is his first time attempt on publishing a personal zine, so wish him luck for the next issue. Cheers to him :] You might want to check out his zine here.

20 pages
drawings/vectors/comics
black/white
RM8 per copy, postal included
(for Malaysia only)

I've found recently that Ngehehe is finally available in Singapore through Mish Mash Mush. It is available for online purchase at Big Cartel for $3.00. According his blog, it's managed by his best friend Noveri Mondey. Woot woot!

Dino BBQ

2010-05-20T16:50:00.003+08:00

The design on the packet looks stunning but it doesn't taste good at all. Most probably because it's baked instead of fried. Perhaps baked junk food is more healthy compared to the other alternative. And it tasted weird too. Well, as they said, healthy food doesn't normally taste nice. This is so true. Anyhow, these Mambo baked bread sticks suits the more health conscious type. Certainly not for a junk food junkie like me. Too bad junk food is the devil's spawn and should be avoided at all costs. But the temptation was too much and I succumbed on more junk food on offer at hypermarket. There are times I have boycotted it and times I didn't think that I could live without it! But I believe that junk food is here to stay and I think we all have our favourite cravings and vices!

Stranger

2010-05-17T20:07:00.010+08:00

that's Shee Min

Guess what, this stranger will going to be my friend. Duh. Recently I found out that we are in the same school. About four days ago. We've been chatting on MSN for more than half a year. Well, at first we were in Add Math class for a year. She sat beside me, second row in the class. Never once we've talked to each other. Why? Partly because she's shy and I sucks at Mandarin. Duh. Who doesn't know that? (if you are my close friend or my loyal reader of course)

And she suggested on my Facebook wall that we should talk to each other face to face since we are now schoolmates. Well, she's in Pre-U1 Beta whereas I'm in Pre-U1 Alpha. But I'm wondering, who's gonna make the first move? She's introvert (that's what I feel) and I'm the opposite. But being sucks at Mandarin makes it difficult for me to make the first move. Whatever. I'll just try my best. =)

Going Green at SAHC

2010-05-16T20:26:00.003+08:00

On 15 May, it was Joint Community College Program. We were planting trees around the tennis court at SAHC. A program aimed at strengthening ties between citizens SAHC relationship with the local community in the form of collaborative events will be held in conjunction with Teachers Day celebration in 2010.

that's Kavitha, Gayathri and Joe Lynn

Life at SAHC

2010-05-15T16:42:00.002+08:00

This blog has not been updated for 8 days due to my hectic life at Sultan Abdul Hamid College (SAHC). Honestly, I'm damn lazy to update my blog. Why is it so? What has got into me? I used to at least update my blog once per day. But right now, I'm lazy. I haven't been as hardcore blogger as I tried to make myself to be. I've tried not to succumb to the temptations of slacking. However, ever since my mom enrolled me at SAHC, I've lost my blogging mojo. Why? There's always something to blog that I forgot to or sometimes I don't have anything to blog on.

I used to say it's nonsense for a person to stop blogging. But at this moment, I'm clueless due to the fact that I'm currently dealing with some major issues. It has been a period of time where there are a lot of decisions to make. I'll skip that. I'm so sick of it right now.

Anyway, I've attended SAHC Orientation for 4 days. For goodness' sake, it's been a torture for me. The counsellor kept on talking non-stop to fill up our free time which I think it's unnecessary at all. And, I prefer to take a nap after all his rubbish talk from something to nothing or vice versa. Hell-yeah, it's boring. But thank God, in spite of everything I survived till the end of this program. Now, I can get into my new class which was what I've been looking forward to from the time I stepped into SAHC.

Okay, I'm Yih Ling Pow or Pow Yih Ling as in my I.C. (whatever) currently studying at Pre-U1 Alpha for my Form 6. They no longer categorize us as Lower 6 instead of Pre-U1. Don't make much difference to you? To me, it does. Pre-U1 sounds more sophisticated.

Why sportsman? Why gentleman? Why am I doing in a boys' school? Well, it supposed to be boys' school. Except for Form 6 of course, ahem I mean Pre-U. Duh. I guess the teachers there were so used to it that they somehow or rather forgot to change it. Scholar. Sportsman/Sportswoman. Gentleman/ Ladylike. This is brilliant. I might suggest this to my parents for the upcoming PTA meeting. LOL. Just joking.

SAHC looks antique partly because it's 100 years old. It looks like Hogwarts. Far from that perhaps. Not that I don't like Hogwarts. I'll be thrilled to study with Harry Potter and the brainiac best friend of him, Hermoine Granger. No offence to all Collegians though.

I was just checking SAHC's website. It's totally boring compared to my old school website to the extend that the moment I open it, in a split second, I've closed it. Zzzz.

Sultan Abdul Hamid College is one of the most prestigious schools in Malaysia as it has produced many famous individuals. Among them are HRH The Sultan of Kedah, The Regent of Kedah, the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj (the 1st. Prime Minister of Malaysia) & Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad (the 4th. Prime Minister of Malaysia).

o_O wth

What's on My Mind?

2010-05-07T09:00:00.005+08:00

I'm extremely screwed up. I know I'm terribly addicted to blogging when school gonna start soon and all I can think of is what to post next on my blog. Loads of people out there telling me that Form 6 equals to NO LIFE. All you have to do is to study, study and study. 24/7. So, it means I can never online 24/7 like what I'm doing right now for two months. That explains the high electric bill. Well, three months in National service camp at Perlis. Some of you might not believe that, I had been to National Service before. Yes. I am proud to say, I am. I was a trainee in Tasik Meranti before. Cool huh? Yes. No?

Anyway, as a newbie in blogosphere, my resolution is to at least update my blog once every two days partly because if I don't, my traffic will decline badly. It will be worse than the recession. I know what it's like. I've been on that kind of situation before. Not on this blog of course. The old blog. But Mom has make herself clear that I have to hand over my precious broadband on Sunday. Sighs. Mom, can you take good care of it?

I have to say this, Mom, this is NONSENSE. I would never stop blogging as long as I'm still breathing even though I'm not famous like fourfeetnine who attracts thousands of readers in a day. I'll still keep on blogging. And maybe someday I'll be like her. Well, you never know. Wait and see.

How come I'm blogging about wishing to be famous like fourfeetnine? That's not what I planned to blog on. I can never keep myself focus on one simple thing. My mind is always jumping like a frog. Here and there. Every few seconds. It's rare to see me giving 100% concentration on anything.

Okay back to where I supposed to blog on. It just dawned on me that all Chemistry facts had been erased from my brains. I have not been revising. LOL. Who would do that anyway? My reference books had been left untouched for like err 5-6 months. That explains why there is only cobwebs and dust. Even though I'm in a holiday mood all this while, I hate exams. I'm the typical student who suffer from the exam-phobia as soon as the exam season starts I start suffering from different illness, most of them are mental illness. Not that I'm saying I'm psycho or what.

I'm well aware that now I am here at that part of the year when I have to sacrifice my sleep (more than what I have sacrificed before this) and have to struggle more than ever, to get more grades than the previous exam. I knew I could have done better than that one.

Making Moms in this World Feel Special

2010-05-06T15:40:00.003+08:00

Mother's Day Delight

Mother's Day is the perfect occasion when it comes to expressing our love and care for our lovely mothers. Although Moms are always near to our heart but it happens with all of us that with hectic lifestyle, we fail to remind ourselves how important our mothers are for us. Well! It is never too late. This year also the special Mother's Day is coming soon so why not celebrate this day by greeting our Mom, wishing her, thanking her and making her feel how special she is for us. Tell your mother that she is still loved and cared for by choosing any of these gifts for her from online gifts.

Mother's Day Rose Bouquet

At Gifts N' Flowers, you can select great gift for your beloved mom as they offer wide-range of gifts suitable for all moms all over the world whether she's PTA mom, Martha Stewart mom or even Runway model Mom. And you can even give your mother-in-law a special gift this year.But the best way to hone in on gift would be to start with what personality type your mother-in-law is, then branch it from there. Whether she is the the Nagging Mother-In-Law or The Snobby Mother-In-Law. The hardest would be The 'You're Not Good Enough For My Daughter' Mother-In-Law. That one really needs a lot of research. How about mother's day flowers? I bet her heart melts when she received your flowers on Mother's Day.

Timeless Elegance

Butterfly Kisses

Your mother deserves only the best. Show her how special she is to you. Get your mom the perfect gift before it's too late.

Another Sarcastic Bitch from Hell

2010-05-04T14:31:00.002+08:00

I've talk to two sarcastic bitch on the same week. Worst off, they are also my close friends. But this girl offended me to the max an hour ago than the previous girl from the other day. Why are some people overly critical and sarcastic?Or am I highly sensitive people? Anyway, I don't agree if you are saying I'm highly sensitive people because I don't have the traits and characteristic of that type of people such as shyness, introverted, fearfulness, timidness and too-sensitive. But it's ridiculous to say that I have no fear at anything. Right? Unless I'm completely unemotional or have a lack of conscious consideration toward others. Who can say that they have been fearful at times? But highly sensitive people just tend to feel these emotions more deeply which I don't.

It all started she posted something on my wall. After calming down, I shouldn't have reply her in first place. Doesn't she know that all of us are in the midst of preparing for our tertiary education? All of sudden, she suggested, though it sounds more like demands, let's go to Penang this June. She's completely out of her mind. So, I told her that I'm going to KSAH for my Form 6. Guess what she replied me.

Form 6? you are digging your own grave.

What kind of friend of you? A sarcastic bitch slash my so-called "close friend"? Notice that I've added qouatation marks on it. Ugghh. Now, I have downgrade this person from close friend to 'friend". It will be harsh to downgrade her to "hi-bye friend" or even to treat just one of my classmates. Even when I'm officially downgrade her sounds so harsh. Well, it's only for temporary. I might upgrading her back to her old spot im my heart. Till then, I'm still angry. WTH!

LinkfromBlog

2010-05-04T10:51:00.003+08:00

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Is Facebook Playing a Joke on Me?

2010-05-03T15:26:00.002+08:00

I'm not in a mood for this. Read this. I have to access Facebook through their Help Center. WTH. I HATE FACEBOOK!

And I just another news from tkah. She has been offered for Asma school. WTH, when all of us were offered for Kolej Sultan Abdul Hamid. Eff-ed you, Ministry of Education. No offence. okay. But this is so cruel. Hey, girl, apply for Kolej Sultan Abdul Hamid then. By the way, will you change your decision? Will you? Even if I beg you will you still say 'YES'?

P.S. I'm gonna miss you guys when you guys no longer here with me. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know. I know. We can chat or IM whenever and wherever we want. But I can never meet you guys in person whenever and wherever we want.

Am I Being Selfish?

2010-05-03T15:05:00.002+08:00

I just got an answer from her. And it's a 'YES'. I never thought that seeing friends leaving me and this hometown can be this hard.

tkah: fr now, my decision is yes. its hard fr me too lahh babe. malacca is far away. :'(

The moment i saw the word 'YES', silent tears fell from the corner of my eyes. Why do they have to leave? One by one leaving here. Yue planning to move Malacca then Pei Ching to AIMST. Now, it's her turn. In a split second, my world has turned upside down. Knowing that soon, both of them will be at south and I'm at north. All alone. I thought I can change their decision no matter what. Even if it means in selfish or cruel way. And so I realized how selfish I am. Yue is about 12 years of friendship. And it's definnitely hard for me to let go of her. I though I can make up for what happened last year. I hate the fact that everything is fated. Papa, so what if I don't believe in fate. And neither do I believe in God. Don't you think God is cruel? What I want he never gave me instead what I hate he just throw it straight in front of my face, expecting me to figure it out how to deal with it. YOU HAVE TO DEAL WITH IT! Darn it!

And Facebook is giving me a hard time. Darn it! Service Unavailable. DNS failure.

The server is temporarily unable to service your request. Please try again later.

Please try again later.

Gosh! How many time do you want me to try again. Please have some mercy to me. Please. Please, Facebook. When I'm not 'addicted' to using it, hell-yeah it works fine, but now, this is totally unacceptable. I've been trying the whole day, for goodness' sake. Eff-ed you, Facebook! And my MSN keep on disconnecting. WTH is wrong with today? In conclusion, MSN and Facebook hates me. =(

Who the heck is Takuya anyway?

2010-05-02T11:58:00.005+08:00

Yue has been posting loads of 'inspirational quotes by Takuya. I was wondering who the hell is he anyway. No offence. But I'm not Japanholic anyway. However after seeing loads of qoutes by her, somehow or rather I kinda like it now. Here's what she posted on FB.

There is no right or wrong answer, search within yourself and find it!!

-TAKUYA∞

Even though I know that music can’t save the world, no one will stop me from believing so.

-TAKUYA∞

To make the dreams I chose and making them into reality, I must rehearse everyday that, “Today is the last day of my life,” and live everyday without regrets.

-TAKUYA ∞

Everyone has at least one name that you can’t erase from your memory, the one name that traces you back forever.

-UVERworld [Koishikute]

Your choice is endless, with only one future ahead.

-UVERworld [GO-ON]

There is no right or wrong answer, search within yourself and find it!!

-TAKUYA∞

So I spent my day doing 'research' on Takuya. I know. This is nonsense. Wth. I'm curious as to who is Takuya. By the way, what's Takuya last name? Uncle Google said there's Takuya Kimura, Takuya Oikawa, Takuya Oihashi, Takuya Murata, Takuya Fujima, Takuya Oka and the list goes on. You don't me to post Takuya's last name the whole post. Do you? Takuya is an actor or singer or another fantasy anime character?

And I virtually have to stalk Yue's profile on FB. And guess what I've found.

Me: Whoa, another inspirational quotes?

Yue: All by TAKUYA∞ lead singer of UVERworld

Our old conversation. I don't remember posting that on her wall either. So now I know-Takuya is a singer. A lead singer. UVERworld. Uverworld? Weird name.

Furthermore, I've found a fan page and a group for ~~Takuya~~ UVERworld from her profile too.

UVERworld [ウーバーワールド] is a Japanese band signed under gr8! Records [Sony Music Records] in 2005 that can be categorised as J-mixture, pop, rock. They made use of elements such as R&B, rap, beatboxing etc. to increase the quality of their music. They set a new trend in the Japanese music industry with their undefined style of music. UVERworld is made up of 5 members that come from Shiga, Kansai. TAKUYA∞[Vocalist & Programming], Katsuya [Guitarist & Band leader], Akira [Guitarist], Nobuto [Bassist], Shintarou [Drummer]. via [here]

By the way, which one is Takuya? @__@

Sighs. Tsk Tsk. =S

*surfing, googling and checking

Oh, if I'm not wrong, he's the second from the left. Am I right? And I noticed something while doing this so-called research. Takuya loves to use this symbol-∞

I've seen that symbol before somewhere. But where? OMG. My brain has turned rusty. On my chemistry book, I think. Umm, maybe my additional math book? Is it directly proportional? Umm, nope. The last time I opened my additional math book, directly proportional supposed to look like this-∝ Am I right?

Woots! I've got it. It's infinity. Takuya Infinity. It makes sense too. Rather than Takuya directly proportional to XXX. haha.

Now what?

I know Yue will say "Listen to their song, of course!"

No way. I'm lazy. I'm too lazy to even move my ass. Plus I'm not UVERworld fans, lovers and worshippers. Or whatever Japanese teens love to label themselves. FYI, I prefer K-pop and K-rock than J-pop and J-rock. muahaha. I know you guys ♥ UVERworld. But I don't. =X

You. Come to my ruum. Now

2010-05-02T10:11:00.003+08:00

Okay, I've signed up for Ruum two months ago. In fact I realized I haven't update my ruum after signing up. So, why not come to my ruum. And it's about time you became my ruumate. I'm in. Are you? I would have to say my ruum is better than yours. muahaha

P.S. Sorry for this mini post. I'm gonna update my blog again. This evening, perhaps.

Happy Birthday, Yunice!

2010-05-02T00:11:00.007+08:00

Happy Bithday, Yunice

Happy Birthday, Yunice

Happy Birthday, Yunice
Happy Birthday, Yunice

Happy Birthday, Yunice

It's already past 12. So, happy sweet 18, girl! Not just a year older, but a year better. May this year be your best ever. I hope all your birthday dreams and wishes come true.

Artist Interview-Izam

2010-04-30T23:19:00.009+08:00

I found out about Izam through Pipit, and I was instantly hooked by his artworks and funny zine, Ngehehe. I am so happy that he spent some time answering a few questions from me, and giving you guys a great fun read. If you were like me, an art surfer, you probably have come across his beautiful artworks on deviantart and treadless.

First of all, please give me a brief bio about yourself, where do you come from and how do you started in this field.

My name is Muhd Kamarul Izam, just called me Izam. I came from Kuantan, Pahang, currently staying in Ukay Perdana, Kuala Lumpur. I've been a graphic designer for about 5 years now. I just started creating things like zine, handmade and etc this year. However I have been planning this for a couple of years before!!! I'm slightly tired of doing what other people want instead of my own desire. Now I would love to do things that I love. And I would say it's more satisfying!!!

What are worst bits of doing what other people want instead of doing it the way you like it back then?

They don't even know what they want!!!

You must have been having a hard time back then. What is your approach to design?

Everyone has their own way. For me, I would do a lot of research and ignore things that they don't like (if they ever tell you of course). If you can't never always crack an idea yourself, you can have a group discussion or do brainstorming to get the better result instead. In my opinion, it always works when working in a team! Because we need everyone inputs and information to solve the problem.

That's great advice for budding designers out there. Besides that, what inspires you to keep on going and how do you keep yourself motivated. Any influences or anyone you look up to when it comes to designing?

What inspires me to keep going is definitely moral support from everybody especially my family, friends, and colleagues. To get myself motivated, I always observe other designers' works; local & internationals. Right now, I'm still polishing my skill and trying to establish my own style. My influences is vary; from comic artist, designers, painter, musician or even from anyone.

Any graphic designers do you look up to? Why?

I have so many of them I don't know where to start. One of them is David Arias. He amazes me the most. I love his simplicity, cleanliness and the attention to details that he brings!!! You will try to figure how the hell he did that?!! Or why can't I think of that before?!! And that sort of designer will bring a lot of inspiration and surely haunted me!

Among all his works, which one are you in awe with?

via [here]

Tell us what your personal zine is all about?

For the 1st issue, it's pretty much of everything that I love to do: my personal issue, comics, drawings and everything for my self establishment. No individual theme yet, most probably on the next issue itself. But no doubt I'll improve my zine from time to time.

What are the worst and best bits while producing this personal zine?

The worst is to get the right material for the zine and as well as the type of paper that I want to use. The best bits will certainly be when I've completed the zine. I have to say it is indeed satisfying!!!

What is the significant of Awan and Ngehehe?

Awan and Ngehehe share the same purpose, view and interest except that Ngehehe is more emotional and personal to me.

AWAN actually created purposely for the blog. Awan focuses on what's happening around me. On the contrary, Ngehehe will be featuring more on what's happening inside of me. Awan is a journey to capture anything, anywhere and anybody that could or will inspire myself and other people. With Awan, I could motivate myself to get involve more with my surrounding and get as many experience as I could. This also will help me to learn to become a better person, not just for me but also to others.

Awan is a Malay word as we all know, it means Cloud. I love to look above the sky and be in awe of the cloud that always keep changing their shapes. Everyday, it constantly has a new shape up there. And at all times it moves around whenever the wind blows. That's how I look and fall in love with what's around me. Although it might not change everyday, but it's surely changing. That's why you have to keep on observing the surrounding. Besides that, it's a unique metaphoric name to symbolize my perspective or view to the world through a window of Malaysia.

Ngehehe suppose to be a fun and entertaining! I'm trying to have a good life and enjoy my zine. And all these are meant to share.

When can we look forward to your next personal zine?

Wow. Hopefully, I can produce it an issue for every 2 or 3 months, so that it can be more productive. I haven't really plan for anything yet for the next issue, but it will come soon. So sit tight and look forward to it.

All the best to you. How was your personal zine, Ngehehe coming along?

It's great. I'm very excited. The best news so far; I just got an interview from you! hehe And thank you very much. I truly appreciate it.

You are welcome. I was visiting Pipit and I came across your personal zine. I totally love it so much. I read that recently you were in flea market business at Neo Damansara. How was it?

Thank you. I'm totally a baby in flea market business. I'm just tryingmy luck there. I will most probably doing it again and see how thing goes from there.

Do you had the chance to meet any designers there?

Not really, I met some people who are interested about my artwork that they thinks that my idea can be further expand. Furthermore, it's a new flea market, not many of them were coming. They hardly know these place and the timing is a bit off. No doubt, it's need a good promotion too.

I have to say, I can't agree more. I once watched a documentary that said all artist and designers lives in New York and Brooklyn because there are more opportunities. Do you think living in Malaysia will helps you recognized in this arts industry?

You will be recognized, no matter where you are. You just need to know how to establish yourself. Nowadays, we have tools like internet, so we as a designer should make the best out of it and spread our talent.

When you look back, what was the most pleasing about your success so far?

Before I start doing what I'm doing now (or before I quit my job), I had an opportunity to push myself further as a graphic designer but at the present, I'm trying to break free from my comfort zone, taking a risk, struggling for my own survival and chasing for my passion,. I have to say that's a real success to me. I wish I have done this along time ago but I guess, everyone has their own 'right time'. And this year. I'm going to do it

No offence. But is it easy to survive in arts industry without a permanent job? I'm curious since I'm just a student.

It depends. You can do both, you just need to know how to manage your time. In my case, in the past when I'm still an employer, I doesn't really have the time to do anything else. That's why it took me a long time to do what I'm doing now. Right now, I'm still a graphic designer, working as a freelancer to survive.

If you can only use one colour, what will it be?

That's a tough one. I do love black, although it doesn't really considered as a colour. It makes everything look easy, not in a bad way of course. It does have a very strong personality to be able to stand strong just by itself. This sound a bit ridiculous right? But that's what I feel.

Nah. That's your point of view. Nothing wrong about it. Finally, any special plan in the near future that we should take note of?

Well, the zine is actually one of the first plan to be realized. There will be more other things that I would love to produce or establish soon.

Wordle ™

2010-04-30T11:11:00.004+08:00

my first time attempting typography

I'm not an art student. =( Hence, I'm not a pro on this thing. Anyway, I still love it.

My Teddy Bear is an Eco Warrior

2010-04-28T19:28:00.001+08:00

Yesterday, I received an update from Justlife Shop about their second round I'm the One, Green Ribbon Movement. And they are giving out 50 eco-notebooks for the first 50 fans who post their green ribbon here. And this what I have posted on their page. Yeah!

Yue: Is ur teddy going to the battle field??? hehe...

And I realized this is not a normal teddy bear. Jeng Jeng Jeng He's an Eco Warrior. Wtf!

Anyway, hurry up! Post your green ribbon now. This note book is made of paper from responsible forest management source (certified by Forest Stewardship Council). Printed with mercury-free ink.

If you too wanna be an Eco Warrior like my teddy bear, check out my previous post here.

Dooodolls is Finally in Singapore

2010-04-28T01:56:00.007+08:00

Dooodolls @ Popular Window!!

Dooodolls invasion of Harris Window

Dooodolls @ Urban Write Window!

What I love about Dooodolls is that each and every Dooodolls skillfully hand-made to perfection. With 24 different character designs and more to be introduce, each doll is uniquely named and boasts an even more unique character. They do, nonetheless, share a few common traits—they are all adorable and friendly, but ever-so-slightly naughty and mischievous. Just don’t take them too seriously! No matter how messed up days were, Dooodolls make feel better by cuddling them at night. Sweet dreams everyone. Muacks. xoxo

Before I forget, Cupido's star sign is Pisces. Same as mine. Cupido is cuh-yute. It was love at first the moment I saw Cupido.

Awww. Cupido can make two people fall in love with a single beat of his read heart. That's awesome. Don't you think? Now, who needs Cupido's help?

By the way, even Cupido's star sign is Pisces, in my opinion, I feel that Numero was more like me. Too bad Numero's star sign is Scorpion.

Correction though. I've lost a few competition before. However, I am here to win like Numero too. But I don't admire my medals and trophies. To me, it's hideous. It's not that I'm proud of it. Plus, I don't like to brag when it comes to this. More often than not, I chucked it aside. Finally, they'll ended up in my closet. Since I'm talking about my medals and trophies, I might as well check it out. I'm not sure whether they are still in good condition. Like how initially looks like when I first received them. *shrugs I doubt it.

On second thought, I changed my mind. I knew it. My medal and trophies is not like how I first got them. It's hideous. In fact, it will scare anyone in vicinity. Serious. Do I look like I'm joking?

And this used to be my precious medal looks horrible. There's this black chunk stuck on my medal. I've tried to scrape it off with my not-so-awesome nails. It wouldn't work.

I have weird feelings that the lizard ~~pooped~~ shit on my karate medal. Ewww Gosh! Damn you, lizard! Find a better place to shit next time.

Anyway, that blue Dooodolls reminds me of the top student in my school. Mr Nerdie? Since I'm in a girl's school, I'll name it Ms Nerdie instead. No offence, even though I'd really wish I was more like them.

I'm the One

2010-04-25T17:43:00.004+08:00

In conjunction with the launching of justlife new theme "I'm the One", they have initiated a Green Ribbon Movement to encourage every individual to "Be the One" doing 1% for the planet. Although the Green Ribbon Movement is a justlife campaign for the Earth Day 2010, I believe that it should be Earth Day, everyday! We have all the reasons to care for our planet throughout all seasons.

Everyone can be "The One". Be part of their Green Ribbon Movement and start doing your 1% for the planet today!

psst check out the behind the scene video here

Support I'm The One Green Ribbon campaign-spot & create your GREEN RIBBON and post it on their Facebook page to show that we do care for our planet.

Your 1% can make a big difference!

So, what is your 1% for the planet?

Be a member of 1% for the planet.
Choose eco-friendly products. Every dollar you spend on green products is a vote for a sustainable planet.
Go vegan. A meat-free diet a day can cut down 4.1kg of CO2 emission. A meat eater consumes up to 20 times more resources than a vegan.
Reuse whenever possible.
……

The list continues…

1% is a great deal. A little effort by an individual may seem insignificant. However, when all these efforts are added up, they can certainly create a significant impact.

P.S. Don't let the green ribbon movement stop! Continue sending your green ribbon here!

Gosh, someone painted green ribbon on her boobs. LMAO.