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Inspirational World Cup 2010 Song!

2010-05-25T18:57:00.000-07:00

The new world cup song is simply uplifting if you hear the lyrics carefully. What a song! Enjoy!

Inspirational Video

2010-03-27T19:51:00.000-07:00

A truly inspiring video, for those of us who needs motivation when we are down. Be inspired!

You Define The Success You Want!

2010-03-25T09:51:00.000-07:00

You Define the Success That You Want To Achieve In Your Life!

I wholeheartedly believe in that statement! Simply because the extent of everything you achieve in life revolves to what you define as success!

If you believe that success means being happy, you will strive to be a happy person!

If you believe being successful is having lots of friends, a family, and able to travel all around the world, your mind and body will strive to achieve that!

So, my friends, what is success to you?

Whatever you want to achieve depends on you yourself. The whole world is your oyster!

Everything you ever wanted out of life, all you can receive by simply asking for them.

Eventually,only when you are clear of what success really mean to you, will you be able to have lasting happiness and contentment!

The Manchester United Passion

2010-01-14T16:38:00.001-08:00

Being a Manchester United supporter in Malaysia can be a tough experience.

There are football fanatics everywhere in Malaysia. When asked what team do you support, and if you answer 'Manchester United', chances are you will be labelled a glory hunter. A dude who just got on the winner's bandwagon. Who doesn't really care about Manchester United yet buys all sorts of Manchester United's merchandise. Perhaps this is due to jealousy. Envy of Manchester United's success throughout the years.

Allow me to say once and for all. I am a Manchester United Fanatic. I have been supporting the team for past 10 years.

I always thought that being a TRUE Manchester United fan is more than just a being a normal supporter. It is a momentous turning point in one's life. A commitment to a life long journey of being intertwined with the fortunes of Manchester United.

When you are a Manchester United fan like me,your life goes up and down together with the Manchester Team. I always remember the times where i woke up 3am in the middle of the week,with 8am class the next day, just to watch my beloved team. You can feel the pain deep down when Manchester United is losing a game,the frustration when chance after chance goes begging and the ball doesn't go into the net. Alas,when Manchester United score the winner in injury time, you can see and hear me screaming with the top of my lungs. The ecstasy,the euphoric feeling of being on top of the world. Ronaldo,the Brazilian,once voted the most recognizable person in football,once said that 'football is better than sex'.

And that is what i meant by THE MANCHESTER UNITED PASSION. You have a deep bond. This comes from knowing that you are cheering for a team thousand of miles away and they don't know you. Yet, you feel it is more than worth it. That no matter the result in the end,you will be there cheering again the next match,because you know they will rise again from adversity.

A lot of my friends tell me that football is just a dumb game where 22 people chase around trying to put the ball in the back of the net. If it is so,then why does The WORLD CUP, football's biggest tournament,is also the biggest sporting event in the world? Why do more than a billion people follow the sport?

Football for me,has always provided many good values in life. Football promotes youth, unites people, bring people together for the pure spirit of the game. When Manchester United won 2-1 against Bayern Munich by scoring 2 injury time goals,that shows that you must never give up till the end. I get so motivated and goosebumps whenever i recall that memory.

To those who don't understand football or couldn't care less,i'd just like to say that 'i'm sorry,football is just a gift you have yet to receive'. I am a Manchester United fan through and through. How many fans know that in the early days, the Red Devils were known as Newton Heath?

Glory glory Man United, as the Reds go Marching ON ON ON!!!!

Best Way To Achieve A Great Goal

2010-01-13T07:15:00.000-08:00

I have always felt that ever since i started reading self help books a few years back,notably AWAKEN THE GIANT WITHIN by Anthony Robbins, that time is short in life. Most of us, i have seen some with my own eyes, just go through life aimlessly without really aiming for a meaningful purpose.

Feeling comfortable with our own position yet not motivated enough to want to push ourselves to a higher level,we get stuck eventually in the same familiar position that we have always been at. It is true, HUMAN BEINGS WILL ALWAYS DO MORE TO AVOID PAIN THAN TO GAIN PLEASURE.

And then there are some who after a huge realization,goes about wanting to achieve so many goals in so little time. It's like trying to create 100 masterpieces in less than a month. Truth is,it is simply not possible. Feeling super optimistic at the start,this person goes about indulging in every possible avenue which is of interest to him. Investing in the stock market? sure,i'll buy a few books and read them.. Taking japanese,spanish,and korean class? sure,i've already enrolled myself.. Martial arts? Just paid fees for 3 months.. Forex trading? sure,got a call from an agent yesterday all the way from Geneva. Memory skills? bought a book on that too last week. Property investment? set up a date to explore more already.

What is very apparent in all these is that he thinks that he is making progress,however,it could be said that he is only running in circles. 2 steps forward,but 3 steps back. Until one day he realises that people can achieve much more just by being FOCUSED.

The power of focus and clear visualisation of what you really want is underrated. A simple example, if you were to be all successful in life,how would it be like? Can you clearly describe the things you really desire out of life? Or is it just good family,good money,and good career? Obviously,that is not specific enough.

You have got to have a clear shot of the bullseye you are aiming for. All kinds of circumstances may distract you,but in your head,you are always looking directly at the red dot in the archery board. By being focused in a few areas,you can unleash the hidden talent within you.

The best way thus,is to be focused,clear,direct,and never waver away from the vision of your ultimate goal. Too many things being done at the same time will only lead to frustration and despair. A certain someone has been there in the past.

The Best Motivational Movie Ever!

2010-01-10T06:08:00.000-08:00

Out of the millions of inspiring movies,it has finally been declared that the MOST INSPIRING AND MOTIVATING MOVIE OF ALL TIME IS ROCKY 1-THE MOVIE.

I remember the first time i watched it,i was so engrossed in the movie and it always has the same motivating effect on me.

The story of an unknown boxer rising to the pinnacle of success and overcoming tremendous adversity never fail to inspire me always.

The behind the scenes story of how it finally became a movie was also an inspiring one. Sylvester Stallone wrote the story himself,but he had a disability with his cheek muscle,resulting in his left mouth drooping and his speech slurring. But,he was so convinced that his movie was going to be a huge success that not even countless rejections by directors stopped him. Finally,he found a movie company willing to buy his idea,but only after a heated discussion on who is to play Rocky,the main character. Stallone was adamant that he play the character no matter what. The rest they say is history.

ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY!!!

Young adults and money.

2010-01-10T05:34:00.000-08:00

I have just finished reading 2 books by locally renowned financial speaker/author Carol Yip.

1) Money Rules-How to Manage your money successfully-before it destroys your life completely.
2)Smart Money-User- a money book for today's young adults.

Well,it wasn't the first time i have came across Carol Yip's books. Being quite a voracious reader of self improvement,motivation,and financial books,when i first encountered her books about a year ago,i was skeptical.

My initial impression was that the books contained the popular and regular concepts about becoming rich,with a Malaysian flavor to it. Concepts like saving early,have a clear defined plan,save more than what you spend,have budgets,invest early,keep eyes open for business opportunities and such.

However,almost a year on from the first encounter,i had a sense of de ja vu in me. Something in my mind told me i just had to get the 2 books.

To say that i was a bit surprised is a real understatement. The 2 books essentially did cover most popular concepts.

What i really thought was unique of the books were that it focused on the psychological aspect of using money. Things like although we have a clear budget planned out,why do we still give in to temptations?

Also, Smart Money User is the first book to really give a hands on approach to the reader,forcing almost the reader to really plan his financial future.

Overall,i got a very clear picture about what a typical person would face in terms of financial challenges in the future.It is always good to prepare early and i would recommend everyone who wants to improve his or her financial IQ to read the books. 2 real gems . I finished both the 2 books in less than 2 days.

To financial freedom!

Many battles yet to be fought..

2010-01-10T05:20:00.000-08:00

Well,tomorrow is the start of a new semester,a new war,a new adventure.

It promises to be one heck of a journey,with many battles to be fought,countless challenges to be conquered,goals and dreams to be achieved.

To survive all these requires nothing short but a steely mind,hardened by past battle scars, and pure determination to keep pushing forward when the chips are down.

Are you going to give in when the impossible is staring right in front of you? when your mind is telling you it is not worth the pain? when everything you do seem hopeless compared to the mountains blocking out path to victory?

Blood will be shed,no doubt,new scars will emerge.

However,always remember the goal. What you are aiming for when achieved is going to be more than worth all the sacrifices and the pain. And even when you don't succeed in the end,alas,you will become an indefinitely better person in many ways.

With this,let's vow to always be optimistic and adhere to the saying 'WE CAN DO THIS!

''Hardwork is the accumulation of all the easy work that we did not do when we had the chance''

Always Be Grateful

2010-01-02T07:21:00.000-08:00

Such an inspiring video involving a lion who still can remember its 2 masters after 1 year of separation.I nearly cried watching this video. It just goes to show that no matter who we are, always be thankful to those who have shaped the person we are now.

Best Things to Do In Penang!

2009-12-23T00:09:00.000-08:00

Ahh,Penang,the Jewel of the Peninsular Malaysia. After so many years,it is nice to see that despite the hustle and bustle of modernisation, Penang is still a favourite among holiday revellers.

Following my umpteenth trip to Penag last week,i have composed a list of 'MUST DO-S' when you are in Penang. Here it is:

1) Persiaran Gurney Hawker Centre-always full during the nite no matter weekdays or weekends. Must Trys include Fried Oyster, Penang Asam Laksa, Ice Kacang -Rm2.50,and Grill fish.

2)Lorong Selamat Famous Cendol- This stall has been ever existent for more than 20 years,appeared in The Star,New Straits Times,etc. Very sweet and refreshing cendol. Nothing you can get in Kuala Lumpur,only in Penang.

3) Eat Famous Local dishes- The best food in Penang is undoubtly located at some of the dirtiest places in Penang. Must have is Penang Asam Laksa rm2.70 at bottom of Kek Lok Si Temple. There is a seafood restaurant at the deep end of Batu Ferringhi whih serves great seafood-large mussels,crabs,prawns,fishes.

4) Visit Kek Lok Si Temple-it doesn't matter which religion your faith is,here,you will see Indians,Chinese,and Malays. Very uplifting and the sellers speak good English! GO 1 Malaysia!

5) Visit the Local Goods Nite Market at Batu Ferringhi-almost synonymous with the name Batu Ferringhi,you will find all types of Branded goods being sold-bags,purse,wallets,Ray Band sunglasses,unique handcrafts. For me,the best thing is the Dvds selling at rm 4 per disk. Super super cheap and super super illegal,but who can resist the temptation to buy them? Even the foreigners were buying them like hot cakes. Ps- of the 15 dvds i bought,all of them were superb quality!

Viva la Penang!

Skytrex Adventure-Big Thrill!

2009-12-22T09:43:00.000-08:00

I had heard a lot about how exciting Skytrex was and couldn't wait to experience it myself.

Boasting 22 challenges,the Big Thrill certainly packs a tough punch. On event day,21 December 2009, we arrived just on time at the venue at Bukit Cahaya,Shah Alam.

After a short bus shuttle to the Skytrex area,we were give a briefing by Mr Julien Rapellin,the director of Skytrex. Next, we geared up and had a training session on how to use the carabiner and pulley and safety.

Gearing up.

The Big Thrill course was supposed to accomodate beginners who don't like things to be too easy.

The first challenge was a stunning ladder climb up 15 metres. Unforgiving,relentless,it was hard just trying to catch my breath. A look down sent shivers down my spine but i kept pushing.

The other challenges were 'CRAZY ZIG ZAG, ROCKET FLYING FOX, SLIPPERY TUBE(Which was the hardest in my opinion), TARZAN SWING, and the final finale of Flying fox over a distance of 50 metres. WOO HOO!

Overall,a great experience,i had a great time with all my friends and though we ended with tired limbs and sore fingers,it was worth it! We conquered it!

Next up, Extreme Challenge!

Michael Jordan- The Art Of Being The Best

2009-09-27T02:31:00.000-07:00

A legend to admire whether you are a sports fan or not

Value of Being Consistent!

2009-09-26T09:53:00.000-07:00

First up, i have to really apologize for taking so long to update my blog!

Secondly,well,probably the reason it has taken me so long to update is because a lot of things have happened recently. To go into detail but be like watching paint dry.

Anyway, i believe that consistency is a commendable value. Over the past few weeks,i have noticed that whether in life,studies,or social interaction, you have to have consistency.

If you consistently lie to someone,when he or she finds out,you will look like the biggest fool in the world. If you consistently push towards doing something,no matter how tough the challenge is,it can be conquered.

Especially in studies. I always believe that all you need to succeed well in studies is HARDWORK AND CONSISTENCY! Without either one,you can never truly do well in the long run. Same goes for a course like ACCA,you have to work extremely hard at a consistent pace rather than swallowing everything last minute!

Apparently,my last post attracted quite a lot of publicity. Had a comment that read 'you should expose your eyes more and not think that success in money is only that narrow'. Which made want to point out that my main point in the post was that 'to achieve success,you need passion above anything else in the long run 'happiness conquers money' and i would take that any day in my life. Feel free to comment on this debate!

Till next time,live life as if it is the first day of school!

Finally! Back,Alive and Kicking!

2009-09-14T08:28:00.000-07:00

First off, apologies for taking so long to update my blog. I have gone through so much in the last few weeks that i hardly had time for anything else.

So,quick updates of what has happened lately:

1) Went through Progress Test 2 which was extremely draining to say the least.
2) Had classes even after my test back to back. Acca requires passionate people who are willing to go through these challenges no matter what.
3) Been trying to do some soul searching lately.
4) Learned that you have to keep your cool even when circumstances are not fair upon you.
5) Just went for Toastmasters Contest in Sime Darby Medical Centre. Was quite impressed with a few speakers.

S0,that's basically it. Of course,small incidents here and there,but of not much importance.

I have been saying this for quite a while now and i still believe entirely in it. Everyone knows (or at least i do) i can be extremely passionate about something if i really am into it. Still, i have yet to find my ultimate passion in life. Am beginning to feel like the 'person who just go through life and ended up forever chasing happiness'. Perhaps i should just take a chill pill like 'everyone else' does, but i feel that ignorance is just plain laziness. In the end,you will suffer the consequences.

Deep down,everyone of us may have at one point of time,dreams and big goals that we set out to do. However, along the way,rocks, rivers,and wrong signs , push our limits to the maximum. Some people,at first sight of hardship,quit. Some people go on,but not the whole way. Some just decide that they will just pursue their goals only if it is 'convenient' for them to do so.

Whoever say achieving big success is easy? It requires passion and determination to persevere whatever that comes in our way. Without these,we can never get anything accomplished with 'half past six' attitude.

'People will always do more to avoid pain than to gain pleasure'. Think about this last sentence. Short,but it clearly sheds light on why some people are so successful and some are not.

To passion and determination to make the most in life!

I Can Do This

2009-08-27T08:42:00.000-07:00

Ask and you shall receive.

Simple phrase but rarely it is practiced by many people.

With the next few weeks promising to be a bloody war,i think i should take the time to tell myself before going into battle- I CAN DO THIS!

The more number of times you say this to yourself ,i believe you will reach it by hook or by crook!

So,no more whining or complaining or regretting the time lost!

Accept the predicament and challenges that face you,and work with what you have with whatever time you have left.

And even if in the end,you fail to achieve your target,you will get stronger the next time!

I CAN DO THIS!

Talk Less, Do More!

2009-08-21T04:57:00.001-07:00

I have been a bit disturbed by something lately.

I find that i was quite unhappy with a lot of small things lately. All the petty stuff adds up making me feel frustrated and eventually just taking it out on other people.

Small things like not having enough time for work,reaching home late,class after class,expecting friends to do something but they did not, in the end it just boils up inside me.

However,i soon realize that life will always try to pull you down,it's how hard you can take it and keep pushing,not giving in and blaming others when the going gets tough.

My dear lecturer once sent me a sms,

SMOOTH ROAD NEVER MAKES A GOOD DRIVER,
SMOOTH SEA NEVER MAKES A GOOD SAILOR,
CLEAR SKIES NEVER MAKES A GOOD PILOT,
A PROBLEM FREE LIFE NEVER MAKES A STRONG PERSON,
BE STRONG ENOUGH TO ACCEPT THE CHALLENGES IN LIFE!
DO NOT ASK LIFE, ''WHY ME?''
INSTEAD SAY '' TRY ME!''
WHEN YOU ARE READY FOR THAT,
YOU ARE A WINNER!

I realize that sometimes,you just have let things be as it is,you may not have control over it,but as long as you know you have done your part,your best,there is nothing to regret over.

ACCA Exam Results! The good and the ugly..

2009-08-17T18:26:00.000-07:00

Results! Results! Results!

During the entire class on Monday Morning, everyone could barely concentrate on what the lecturer was saying. In everyone's mind (mostly), results are coming out at 12pm! Gosh,how will i do? did i do enough to pass? what if i didn't get what i want?

Coincidentally , it was also my friend's Ee Laine's Birthday! (the GOOD)We had a nice time eating at this great restaurant called Ah Lyes Fish Curry Head after the class ended at 11am. YUMMY FOOD and we took lots of pictures and joking around. Some wanted to watch a movie after lunch then only check the results,but i think some were nervous about the results also when the clock struck 12pm.

Just then,as i was in the bathroom after eating, (the UGLY) Julian called. He straight away asked me about my results and told me his. Sincerely i was happy with him when he told me he passed all his papers beyond expectation,but i was a bit uncomfortable,let's put it that way,with the tone of his voice. He sounded insulting at the same time and more so on the next phone call. Sometimes i feel people should have the humility to treat people with respect.

So,after that,i did a stupid thing. In retrospect,i should not have told my classmates about Julian's call right after,because they all wanted to check their results right away. No movie,and the mood dampened a bit. Thus,they drove to Siew Lai's place to check altogether while i drove home to check mine. While driving home,honestly,i had cold shivers and was extremely nervous.

When i finally arrived,i did a prayer and prepared. Signed in into Hotmail,and immediately when i did that,i received an email ''RESULTS ACCA ONLINE''. Clicked on it,could barely breath and scrolled down slowly. PASS,PASS,PASS,PASS. I should have been very happy,and i was,but i felt a tinge of disappointment when i saw F4-80 Marks. I tried my best,but sometimes maybe the luck of the questions was against me.

Overall,a frantic day. To one of my friend,do not give up ok. There is always a second chance. Strive harder next time!

Where's Your Spontaneity, My boy!

2009-08-14T19:49:00.000-07:00

SPONTANEOUS!

The quality or condition of being spontaneous.
Spontaneous behavior, impulse, or movement.

As i write this post,it is 10.51am on a beautiful Saturday Morning,i have watched GI JOE 2 times in 2 days,and i am going to watch 2 more movies in the next 2 days. I did a spontaneous love song dedication through Red Fm's Nisha Late Nite Love Songs few days ago while driving back from Toastmasters. Speaking of Toastmasters,i spontaneously bought packets of sweeties for my Club's 21st Anniversary celebration at a petrol kiosk.

Thinking back,it ACTUALLY FEELS GOOD BEING SPONTANEOUS.

There was once a saying, ALWAYS LOOK AT BOTH SIDES OF THE COIN TO ENRICH YOUR LIFE.

Do something you never thought you would have the bravery and courage to do so. Watch a movie by yourself right after class,chit chat with a stranger,tell jokes to random people or just act crazy all the time.

3 weeks ago,on Monday after my class ended at 11am,i drove back when i heard the cue-to-sms for Red Fm Cd of the week giveaway. I had no idea what cd it was but i just sms. Few seconds later after i smsed,i got a phone call from Aly,red fm's dj! It was adrenaline rush,just listening to my voice on the radio. Haha,and i got the 1,2,3,4 I love you album.

Add colour and vigour into your life by being cuckoo. Defy people's expectations by doing things that other people would never even try to do. Trust me,it will bring you places and give you experiences that will amaze you most and break your boundaries!

Do You Believe In Fate?

2009-08-09T03:34:00.000-07:00

Do you believe in fate?

I repeated the question again because i have asked the same to myself countless time in my young 20 years of living.

A quote that i have always believe in came from the Terminator Movies
-THERE IS NO FATE BUT WHAT WE MAKE FOR OURSELVES-

My heart sticks with this quote because what it really says is 'if you want something,go and get it. Do not wait for something to happen! Make it happen!'

This quote is also a wake up call for people who are just lazy, waiting for the one lucky day that they strike lucky,and win the 50 Million lottery. NO,it's not going to happen!

Recently though,thinking back,i believe that things just happen as steps. Steps that will lead on to bigger things when it will all finally come in one place.

When i was rejected countless times in the past,i felt terrible. The day i found out i won't be able to study overseas,when i got rejected for my SHELL interview,when i felt alone among all classmates,when i got rejected by my crush.

Now i realize that those were just small steps. What it all really meant was my time wasn't ready when i will fly. Same goes to everyone out there. No matter how hard you try at something,if it doesn't work,sometimes it's just that your time has not arrived to be a STAR!

My advice to you is this, DREAM BIG ,AIM HIGH FOR THE SKY, FOR IF YOU SHALL FALL,AT LEAST YOU WILL REST AMONG THE HIGH CLOUDS! THE HARDER YOU WORK,THE LUCKIER YOU GET! AND FATE RESIDES WITH THOSE WHO TAKE THAT EXTRA MILE!

Nothing Is Impossible, Impossible Is Nothing!!!

2009-08-06T06:58:00.000-07:00

One week has past, just like that!
Seriously, Albert Einstein was right..
Time is Relative!

The genius orated that '' time is ever so relative. It's simple. If a guy sees a hot woman goes by,to him a few seconds would seem like a flash,but if he touches a hot stove,a few seconds would seem like eternity!''

Brilliant words... This past week,i have discovered that life is ever moving so rapidly. There is no such thing as constant,you have to keep on adapting,evolving according to your circumstances. It is more than ever,survival of the fittest!!!

I have learned that when you are faced with a new challenge,what do you do? If you know that it will push you out of your comfort zone,will you take up the challenge? Or will you be like me,calculating the pros and cons? I hate the second method,but 9 times out of 10 ,you have to make a sacrifice in one way.

Take the SUNWAY STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM. I was shortlisted but i was so unsure whether it will affect my studies. Will the benefit of it outweigh the cost of missing classes potentially,having less time for myself and studies? What do you say? Being an Acca student,admittedly,time management is everything. So we have to calculate the OPPORTUNITY COST!

In the end,a phrase came into my mind. I got to know it from my friend,Chew Teck Seng,who persuaded me to join Toastmasters Contest recently which i won 2nd runner up. If it hadn't been for his morale boosting phrase,i wouldn't have known my potential.

He said this,

"NEVER SAY 'IT CAN BE DONE,BUT IT'S HARD' ,BUT SAY 'IT IS HARD,BUT IT CAN BE DONE'"

So,a new adventure beckons. In a few months time,i may regret joining. But at least i know,that no matter what happens, i did give it my best shot!

A special thank you to my gf,who provided me with the elegant title above.

Nothing Is Impossible, Impossible Is Nothing!!!

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH,YOU GET TOUGHER!

2009-07-31T00:54:00.000-07:00

Another piece of wisdom from ms Joyce,my f6 lecturer.

"WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH,YOU GET TOUGHER WITH IT!"

I personally think it is so true considering my past week. First off,after my class on Monday,wanting to steal precious moments to release stress,went to watch Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 alone right after class. Lol. It was a great movie nonetheless! Plenty of action and tense moments. I have to say,John Travolta is a brilliant actor. Go watch it! I lost count though how many times the Ministry censored the word F**K..

This whole week i have been particularly occupied by the Sunway Toastmasters Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contest . I kept on changing my speech! My final presented speech was made a day before the real contest!

Anyway,jeng jeng jeng! When i finally presented my humour speech on contest nite on Thursday July 30,i would say it was better than i expected. Got people to laugh out loud more than once. The bummer thing was i went overtime by 12 seconds! haih.. sad case,but great experience just to know i can make people laugh.. hehe..another milestone achieved.. A note-the audience was quite big,very encouraging to see and ACCA students were there too! woo hoo!

As for the Evaluation Contest,i managed to win 2nd runner up spot. Honestly,being the first speaker to give my evaluation before the other 4 ,i thought i didn't do too well. Unexpected but quite happy. Gives me motivation to keep on improving. For all you guys and gals out there who want to get involved in something inspirational,join Toastmasters! Believe me,it is life changing!

Happy news for me this week was celebrating my dear friend Sean's surprise birthday party! WOO HOO! He was too speechless to speak.. haha.. had lots of fun,food was great,fooled around towards the end,it was just fantastic that night! Happy turning 21,bro!

Now,trying to juggle all this with my studies is actually quite tough. Sacrifices have to be made ( i haven't seen my dear gf in a while) and push when others are still. The whole exam cycle of Progress Test 1, Progress Test 2, Mock Exam, Exam Driven Course, Final Acca Exam is about to begin soon. Hard? you bet. And all in the space of 4 months. sometimes,i really do wonder why some people join ACCA. All this for a measely 2 weeks holiday after that before the new semester starts again. You cant really do anything else besides studying.

But like Ms Joyce say,if you aim for the sky,even if you fall,you will land on the golden trees.. so just tell yourself ,take one thing at a time,and you will make it through,not just passing,but with flying colours! Go go go!

NEVER DOUBT YOURSELF IF YOU WANT TO DO SOMETHING!

2009-07-25T22:35:00.000-07:00

First off, my apologies for not updating my blog earlier. A lot of things happened simultaneously in the past week.

Well,just a quick summary-
1) Studies and lessons are picking up. Trying my best to catch up and adapt. Hopefully it works out well.
2) My June 2009 exam results are coming out on AUGUST 17! Not to mention it is Progress Tests week! Gambateh!
3) Currently reading a book written by a person widely regarded as the best mutual fund stockpicker in the 1990s- ''BEATING THE STREET'' by Peter Lynch. So far,it has been really absorbing,aside from a few friends comments that they can never read such books.lol
4) Finally did something with my virtual investing account at INVESTOPEDIA.COM. went and bought around 10 stocks. So far,after 3 days,average annual return 3.89 %. Ps-my Ebay stock went up 15 % in 2 days! too bad i only bought 250 units,too small amount. Right now though ,my largest amount is in SATYAM COMPUTER SERVICE,the company who got involved in a scandal. Price currently $5,but it's a solid company. Updates on my investing journey in future posts.For everyone out there who wants to go into investing-try out this website!

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5) My Humourous Speech contest is in 1 week!haven't been getting around it T.T

Anyway,what has all is got to do the title of the blog!
Well,i have found some great advice from my f6 lecturer,and this is one of them.
If you want to pursue something,believe in it and just go all out heartedly!
Never doubt yourself!
Keep reminding yourself that you can do it!
People may doubt you,may want to see you go down,may try to bring you down with them,but have the faith in yourself!
In the end ,shall u even fail,at least you know you have learned something!
Keep on trying!
Always see the greatest problem as the greatest opportunity!
To SUCCESS!

WHAT A LEARNING EXPERIENCE!

2009-07-16T07:22:00.000-07:00

WOW!

As i am writing this post,assignments and homework await me,there is a contest coming up which i have not prepared anything,and i haven't had the time to read my magazines that are lying by my table.

By the way,i just signed a 2 year new subscription for Time and Fortune magazines =) go figure!

Honestly though,the reason i said WOW is because this week i have gained so much!

Firstly,being elected as a class rep for 2 subjects presents a new challenge for me. May i learn a lot from it :)

Secondly,i realise that it really works.. The saying ''treat others the way you want to be treated''. I've been keeping in mind that saying and it really does makes your life more beautiful and meaningful!

Thirdly,i met a really successful person (in my eyes) in the form of my F6 lecturer. Do not take it the wrong way,but she epitomises the kind of personality i would like to have in the future.
Ie-loving life doing what she loves to do, passionate, fearless, humorous and a go getter!
Being an Acca student with First class honours in Sunway,she is a living example of great role model!

Time is MONEY! I recently bought a book by the famous Robert Kiyosaki(of Rich Dad Poor Dad fame) and this is one of the most important lessons. Every minute you waste is another opportunity wasted. For example ,if you waste 6 hours a day,and assuming your life span is 80 years, you would have in the end wasted 20 years of your life!

So ask yourself rite now, ARE YOU MAKING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TIME? OR ARE YOU FACEBOOKING,MSN-ING, SKYPING, MY SPACE-ING, SMSING ADDICT ALL THE TIME? IF YES, CUT IT OUT!

One more thing though, In chasing the biggest things in life,we tend to miss out the smallest things that means the most to us which are right in front of us. Never make that mistake!

The Most Important People Lesson You Can Ever Learn!

2009-07-12T03:51:00.000-07:00

Last week,i had an awakening. A realization that had such a profound effect emotionally on me.

I realised that the most important people lesson in this world is

Treat others the way you would treat if you were them.

11 words. And yet,there is a message in those words that is utmost pivotal for anyone,especially in our society where people are mostly judged by their appearance than their inner personalities.

First impressions matter most to some people today unfortunately,which is why to the more talented but less attractive appearance-wise are getting overlooked day by day.

You hear it everyday. Teenagers are divided into 'nerdy geeks' or 'cool'. There is no in between.

For the 'cool-looking dudes/bi***es', some are humble,knowing that they are blessed physically. But IT IS THE OTHERS WHO THRIVE ON MAKING THE MOST OUT OF THEIR LOOKS WHO ARE DARNRIGHT MALICIOUS! THOSE WHO ENJOY TEASING THE LESS GOOD LOOKING WHILE ENJOYING THE LIMELIGHT. To them,it is just a joke.

But for the victims,it is pure hurt and hell. Victimization leads to isolation from society which eventually causes depression.

I was a VICTIM IN THE PAST.

Trying to shine,optimistic,but it all fell apart when i was less judged by other people.
It hits you so hard emotionally that you just want to hide yourself. When you face people,you do not dare look at their faces because you feel insecure. And it drives you crazy because you KNOW DEEP DOWN IN YOUR HEART,YOU WANT TO BETTER,YOU DESERVE BETTER! BUT YOU FEEL HOPELESS!

I have learned, that in life,you WILL DEFINITELY MEET THIS TYPE OF PEOPLE!

You have to avoid them at all costs.

Which brings to my original message. In life, always treat others the way you want to be treated if you were them!

I believe in karma. Fine,if you feel like embarrassing me or humiliating me today,i can take it. Because i know one day,you will get the same in return.

There is a saying
- Be careful of how you treat people on your way up,because you will meet them again on your way down-

Great Quotes to Live by!

2009-07-06T19:15:00.000-07:00

-- I am the SOURCE of all my emotions. NOTHING AND NO ONE CAN CHANGE HOW I FEEL EXCEPT ME. If i find myself in reaction to anything, i can change it in a moment.--

--There are NO BAD EXPERIENCES in life. No matter what i go through in Life, EVERY EXPERIENCE provides me something of value if i look for it.--

-- Avoid consistently DEPENDING ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF OTHERS for your ULTIMATE HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS.--

-- There is no such thing as FAILURE. I AM HAPPY THAT NO MATTER WHAT,AT THE END OF THE DAY,I CAN SAY THAT I HAD MY SHOT AT GLORY,UNLIKE MANY OTHERS WHO TRULY GIVE UP TRYING. That is the ULTIMATE FAILURE. --