ROOM 52

REVIVAL!!!!!

2011-03-23T07:56:00.002+08:00

Yes, after so long... I'm finally refilling my blogging-ink-pen again. Currently busy with my MDEMO exam, more posts will follow shortly.

MDEMO: Musculoskeletal Disease, Emergency Medicine and Ophthalmology

rheumatoid arthritis, part of MD

The post-exam syndrome

2009-06-14T03:47:00.006+08:00

Exams ended two days ago. It was shitty. I am just hoping that I would pass. I refuse to sacrifice my summer to come back just for the resit, and most of all, I pledge not to study during summer!!! And of what I thought to be a relaxing and interesting weekend turned out otherwise. TIRED and MUNDANE!

Tired:

Packing. Got most of the things sorted out by this morning. Thank God my housemate has a car, or I'll have to work my biceps for those boxes all the way to Victoria. Well, good news is, I moved all my stuff to the new place at this point except clothes and kitchen ware (in which will no longer be a pain in the ass cause I have minimal clothes and utensils =).

The white walls now reminds me of moments during 9 months ago, when I first step in WC. The empty four walls.

And I have got my new house keys in hand already! That means I can slowly move my clothes and go in and out in these few days. Well, I probably would need only another trip or so to get things done.

Mundane:

Serious, I woke up, I look the mess in my room (before this morning), it really burns my spirit for the day. Knowing that I have lots to pack, I just couldn't bother to commence all of them but to bury myself into Need For Speed Underground. Exam's ended, it seemed that I no longer have any aim in life (at least for now). Slept at 5 woke at 1. Am I adapting to the +8.00 time zone already? I wonder.

Home sick! YES!!! After 9 months, I felt the pain. I was just wondering where all these begins, it just came... Perhaps the fact that more friends leaving each day precipitate the situation. Sigh... And as I watch "Addicted to Love", I really hope I get the chance to sniff the hometown air now, much contrast to what I hoped about 9 months ago when I was craving and cursing that I was the last to fly off.

The good bits did not fail to tag along despite all my "renderings". My housemate cooked for me!!! The day before she rush off to London and off she go departing back home in matter of days! Oh how I envy her! I was totally flattered when she knock on my door and said today's menu is nga bou gai fan, tom yam and omelet. Oh how sweet~ Thanks mate!!!! hahaha...

Will be travelling in a few days time. But seriously, I don't quite feel the excitement at this point. Not at all, I just thought of going back, ASAP. Let's just hope all these will change. And not to forget, crossing my fingers tightly for the upcoming results - HBoM and SYS 1A.

missing you precipitate the predispositions. Oh, how I wish to see you now! No, I did not give up on you...

moving on...

2009-06-01T15:41:00.001+08:00

So it's game over. I shall start a new life from now on, I will be happy not thinking about the past, the moments we had. Yes, move on.

I will...

2009-06-01T01:22:00.003+08:00

I will listen to it, over and over again, just so that I can be sick of it, and forget you, once and for all... Will I?

The Purple VAIO

2009-05-29T23:32:00.010+08:00

What a nice color, I thought you might like it sis, it's purple! But the specs ma ma dei nia... So, er, nevermind... The price itself is already a hell. haha.. Just a thought of sharing.

No replies, nothing at all... =( 其实不是差一点，而是大错特错！

Cantik ooo

2009-05-29T15:04:00.003+08:00

Anyone wanna give this to me as a birthday gift? Kekekekeke

Still hoping the moments would come... you're leaving, soon, very soon... =(

Picture Source: http://planet.bfwgaming.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/76e68_htc_touch_diamond_2.jpg

Promise...

2009-05-29T02:29:00.002+08:00

承诺 = 压力？还是安全感？

So...

2009-05-29T00:11:00.005+08:00

So everyone finished their exams... and I just finished my anat for the day, classes continue till next Thursday, then MS and CVS exam week after. What a life! I know there are some monkeys out there will thrill me with movie experiences very soon, considering I did the same before. Nevertheless, you know me well, I have ultimate capability to avoid your tempts!!! =P

So it's Dragon Boat Fest a.k.a. duan wu jie. Where's my dumpling??!! Oh no, no dumpling! I called home and ask the same question. Mum and dad say no dumpling cause the dumb arses in Luyang pek yao in their Ko Chong price. Sis says she's on call, too busy to even bother to know what date it is. Bro said so it's Duan Wu Jie and what?! And I'd say, I shall have some dumplings tomorrow! Oh people you guys better organise something to lighten up the spirit of Qu Yuan herel! Happy duan wu jie out there!

So it's the end of your exam, and I have every reason to miss you even more... Enjoy your trip out there! Take care. Hope we will get in touch when we are at home, or even before you leave.

So my phone beeped, Siew Wen is coming. I'm so dead. Nothing planned for her. Where on earth am I gonna chuck her pillow?

So it's another mundane day. It's only thursday, and I still have Osteoporosis as well as Bone and Soft Tissue lectures tomorrow. Blardae, the Bone and Soft Tissue lectures will last for 2 hours!!

Source of picture: http://www.chinatownology.com/images/dumpling.gif

So it's exactly one month from now...

2009-05-27T20:32:00.002+08:00

Roti Canai, Nasi Lemak, Char Kuey Tiaw, Hokkien Mee, Prawn Mee, Satay, Cendol, O Jian, Cai Dao Kueh, Soto, Char Peng, Char Mee, Wa Tan Ho, Tuaran Mian, Sin Chew Bee Hoon, Sweet Sour Fish, Shark Fin Soup, Bao Yu, Chicken Rice, Duck Rice, Chao Sao Sa Nyuk Fan, Goreng Pisang, Durian, Manggis, Zha Ji Kuai, Lemon Teh Ping, Teh Tarik, Tenom coffee, aik chong kopi, bubble tea, San Se Nai Cha, Lo Mee, Ko Chong, Wang Li Bing, Ai Yi Ping, Kuih Lapis, sikui, papaya, pisang emas (sini pisang montel too big), bambangan, hinava, mum's cooking, I will fight for you worthy friends, wait for me. We shall PARTAEEEE!!!

The element X and Y

2009-05-27T14:48:00.004+08:00

So, let’s say there are 2 elements, X and Y. X does not have a fix shape. X expands and contract rather fast. Under good care, it can be melted easily. X has a strong reaction with element gold, silver and diamond. X is very attracted to Y. X is often regarded as very expensive and useful aesthetical wise. The maintenance cost of X is very high. Being a very explosive element, inexperience individuals are not encouraged to own any of element X and for those who do, always handle with care.

Y also doesn’t have a shape. Y often changes shapes and melt according to element X. General chemical tests suggest that Y has very strong reaction with ethanol contents and nicotine. Without presence of X, Y is often regard as nothing but useless. As of now, there are only a handful of good products out of element Y. There are, however, high concentration of substandard product of Y.

So what's X and Y? Chem Students? Com'on!! ;)

Source of picture: http://www.corrosionsource.com/handbook/periodic/periodic_table.gif

RESIT Tutorials for HBoM

2009-05-27T02:44:00.002+08:00

This was the content of the email that I received a while ago with the titled subject:

"Dear Student,
We hope that you have successfully passed the two HBoM examination papers. While the results will not be available to you until early June, we do know from previous years that some students will need to resit in July. For those students we organise revisions tutorials before the end of the summer term. Below is the timetable for these sessions this year. Please make a note of these dates, particularly if you think that there is a risk that you may not have passed a sit paper.
Best wishes"

I had the shock of my life!! Thank God, crossing my fingers tight now =( will I make it? Faith! Faith!!! Why are you thinning fast now?!! You know I need you the most now, oh please, stay...

I wish...

2009-05-26T23:48:00.003+08:00

...I wish I could unremember you, unmiss you, unthink about you, unhear all the things said. It's only been months, but I can't toss it away. It's just too precious. 好姐妹？

Someone's bf been capped =P

2009-05-26T04:36:00.003+08:00

I thought it would be interesting to blog this =P Pity him... (or her?)

yeah.. i felt sorry for your bf... hehe

My dream PC (as of 25/5/2009)

2009-05-25T20:31:00.004+08:00

After googled a bit, here's a dream PC that I would like to have:

2 X Intel® Core™ i7 processor Extreme Edition 965 (3.20Ghz, 8MB L2 cache, 6.4GT/sec)
Soundblaster™ XFi™ Titanium PCIe card
32MB 1067 MHz Tri Channel DDR3 SDRAM [8x4G]
Hard Drive: 4 TB Serial ATA (4x1TB) 7200Rpm Dual HDD Config Raid 0
3 X SLI 1GB DDR3 nVidia® GeForce™ GTX285 graphics card
Killer NIC™ Gaming Card
Blu-Ray RW

And of course the other basics such as power supply, a promising cooling solution, card reader, bluetooth 3.0 (not in market yet), wireless full N-card, and etc...

So, the question is, how much would it cost? how am I gonna afford it? and what the h*ll am I gonna do with such powerful machine? Ok here's the answer to the third question, I want my house to be completely controlled by this giant (ie. electrical appliances, lights, etc.). Something like the one Iron Man movie has.

Too far fetch? duh... ok, I should start studying now, STOP DREAMING!!!!

The intolerable KIASU Syndrome

2009-05-24T08:58:00.004+08:00

I just can't understand, why some people just can't stop stressing that I only have one more to go??!!! Yes, I do have only one more to go, and it's quite some days away, but hell, you're NOT IN MY COURSE!!! How on earth would you understand?!!!! You're not even me!!! I'm not some genius who read things once and save it in my mind forever!!! I know my own capability! I have my own reasons to start early! and it's NONE OF YOUR F*cKing business!!!! dew!

And you think you F*cKing own the library? Only you and your friends that have exams in a few days time deserve the library spaces?!!! Come on, I'm not sitting on your back to do my revision ok! What do you mean we are fighting with you guys? who are genuinely having exams? What fight?!!! Don't you realise we are doing different course? and what do you mean genuinely having exams?! So the 11th is NOT A GENUINE EXAM?!! Ours maybe merely MCQs DIQs or TF, but they are not some primary school kid stuff done by a university student! At the very least, to me, I think it's no easy task!

Cut the crap man, least we are not as KIASU AS YOU people!!! Always asking about other's scores! and comparing our degrees with yours!! I mean it when I say I don't wanna talk about it! So why ask?!!! Well, if you like it, I'd like to make it clear to YOU: Yes, yours is just a B. Sc!!! JUST A BSC!!! and mine is something that carries extra salutation in front! So what? you jealous? go crack your ass to work on entering this field then! and stop complaining that you do the job while we claim the honour! There's a reason of why we study 5 years and you 3! Shut up! We have got the authority and you don't! So don't compare!

Why wanna say which job is more noble than the other?!!! we depend on each other in this world ok! Even the scavengers are noble, at least to help you this bunch of snobbish vagina clean up your feces! You think what, only educated people deserve to live on earth? We all do ok!

And so what if my course cover the sense of humanity? After all we are dealing with humans, it is perfectly sensible to learn such stuff, it is only people like you who label them as rubbish not sensible to realise the importance of it while working your ass off just for the science stuff.

I'm not discriminating anyone or any course here, but I just hope you will understand, what we are doing is just the same as everyone else. it's just a freaking degree! What's the fuss about that?!!! Why wanna compare?!!!

p/s: I don't mean to insult anyone taking Bsc, but just this group of individuals that can't stop comparing, can't stop prooving the point that they are having exams!

Selamat Jalan TRS

2009-05-24T06:30:00.003+08:00

Bon voyage Miss!

p/s: just remember to send my regards to the char kuey tiaw, satay, durian, dim sum and the wonders of that place I call home for me... and STILL NYAMPAH!!! hehehehe

So, when's my turn la? People finish exam, my 9-5s haven't finish. People start planning their summer, I start my preperation for the 11th June. Apa la ini?!!! What a life!

I DECLARE, TODAY IS MY ANNUAL HIBERNATION DAY. and I wish every other day was today! ZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz

Virtual DJ Mixer

2009-05-21T01:22:00.002+08:00

Got his as a 20 days trial treat... Mixing music on my lappie without turntable is not too far fetch afterall! yay!!!!!
Taking this Dj as a hobby won't be that bad isn't it? Aite, I'm off exploring this awesome treat! So, who's party am I hosting next?? hehe

Screw MCBoM!! I shall burn it all!! Burn!!! Burn!!! Burn!!!

Weathering home

2009-05-15T02:36:00.004+08:00

Finally, the weather reminds me of home, well I'm not referring to the temperature, but at the very least, I can go out in shorts and flip flops... It's been raining on and off these days, the sky is moody (well a few days before it was so sunny that even 7pm looks just like 12pm, and it almost got me late to appointments in the evenings). Each time I look out the window, I could vividly recall the Sunday mornings where I could just laze around with the aircond on at lowest temperature back at home, and here, opening the window wide just made me feel the same. Ok, I miss home.

Seriously, should I put a countdown for going back or my exam? or the day my results are revealed?!!! Gosh, it really get me on my nerves each time I think of it. SCARED SHIT!!!!!

Pray pray pray...

And all the best to those sitting for exams around this time of the year! Gud luck!

So it's cardiomyopathies

2009-05-14T06:40:00.003+08:00

Good news, indeed, good news. And I pretty much doubt the lecture will be covered in later years. Yay! Exam short by one lecture, of course happy la!!!! Still, it's just one lecture. Why can't it be like...er, one whole chunk of lectureS?? too far-fetch perhaps. And what would happen if the patient that I'm presented with comes with whatever that is in the lectures????!!! Cheeezzeee, I better check out what topic it is, hang on...

Oh crap! It's on Cardiomyopathies. Yes it is crap!!! Cause the lecture notes is hell only one page like this:
Oh yes, I *will* understand what it's all about with this economical (save ink) and environmental friendly (save paper) set of note. Thank you, Mr lecturer! Probably that explains our double digit position in Guardian!

Got My Sphymomanometer!!!

2009-05-12T18:51:00.005+08:00

Yay!! Finally, it's here! Ok, I should probably get back on my CVS instead of playing with this thing. Anyhow, here it is:

Aneroid Sphygmomanometer set. It comes with a bag!!! Though the bag is... er... nevermind...

Inflating the cuff up to 280mmHg. I wanna try 300 but it's really not a good idea considering the pain.

And my veins bulge out like this, you still want 300? nah... no thanx...

Positioning the stethoscope at brachial artery to listen for systolic and diastolic moments. The patient should extend (straighten) their arm instead of as shown in the picture (did that because I have to hold the camera!).

Oh and if you're wondering how to use it? well, to make it simple, inflate the cuff up about 200mmHg (assuming the one which you are listening to falls between the normal distribution of blood pressure), position the stethoscope as shown above on the brachial artery, in which at this point there should be no sound. Deflate the cuff slowly and at certain point, you will hear the weird "tuk tuk" sound, that's the systolic pressure, note that down. And as you continue to deflate, at certain point, the sound will disappear, that's the diastolic pressure. Note that down too.

The concept behind it? I'm just to lazy to put them down in words, but bottom line, systolic pressure is the pressure when you heart contracts and diastolic is when your heart relax. That's why you get X/Y (ie. 120/80) when you get your blood pressure measured in hospital. X would be your systolic and otherwise. Also, to have a blood pressure of 120/80 is rather odd. In fact most teens' readings are below that. Probably 110/75? Girls may even have readings below that. The 120/80 is just the arbitrary value.

And if at this point, you still wonder what is a sphygmomanometer, it's the device to measure your blood pressure. Normally it should come with the mercury bar but I bought this one which uses an analog meter considering the price and risk of me spilling or breaking the mercury bar.

Aite, should probably get on with study now. Excited!

The life that awaits me

2009-05-12T00:36:00.003+08:00

"Exams....

Just to clear up the rumours, we aim to release the exam results by 3pm May 
20 via Blackboard"

Got this email from Kat. Was it really a relief? Or is it just another seemed-long wait to know the truth. The truth about my efforts during the last two terms, the truth about my level of competence in MCBoM and HBoM. Year one's almost drawing its finale, and I'm still in the midst of no where. Cardiovascular lessons are already half way through, and all I did was anticipating the sphygmomanometer that I bought a couple of days ago to arrive, to practise my clinical skills, when I am not required to do so. And to remind me that I'm still lost, I just found out what's the difference between Stroke volume and Cardiac output a couple of days ago, when I should have known it weeks ago.

I need prayers!!!! and Lucks now!!!!

Spent my weekend, no, burnt my weekend watching Ampang Medikal. I would say it's the Malaysian version of Greys but the point is, it portrays what would most likely to happen during our HO or as students in UK name it, F1. Well, I'm not sure how far the truth goes in the series but as far as I'm concerned, the show is portraying things my siblings shared with me through out the years. 36 hours non-stop working, then you get a 5pm to 7am break, then another 36 hours. You probably have to sustain that in a few weeks interval and it will last for 2 long HO years. Gosh, what a life awaits me. I really hope to stay forever as a student now.

And as an extra ingredient, a HO will have to sustain the pressure from the ones up above him or her. I could just imagine myself standing beside the bed don't know what to do when a patient suddenly drop dead right before my own eyes. And just when I was about to doubt more, the nurse's plot came along. Yes, nurses are perhaps our saviors in the hospitals. At most times, they have been in that field for ages, but because of the word nurse, they are no where near this 5 years course's reward. Seriously, don't they deserve to be called Medical Officers as well? Well, I'm not saying ordinary nurses but for those who have serve the field for ages, of one that would think like a doctor does, one that posses equivalent level of knowledge. Back to the point, the nurses are likely to tell us what to do especially when we have just started our HO tenure.

Conclusion? Learn your lessons well and make sure you have your skills at fingertips! Ok, I'm telling myself.

p/s: the post earlier entitled "Random" was a subplot of the show that make me ponder more about relationship in the hospital.

Did I marry the right person?

2009-05-12T00:27:00.001+08:00

During one of our seminars, a woman asked a common question. She said, "How
do I know if I married the right person?"
I noticed that there was a large man sitting next to her so I said, "It
depends. Is that your husband?"
In all seriousness, she answered "How do you know?"

Let me answer this question because the chances are good that it's weighing
on your mind.

Here's the answer.
EVERY relationship has a cycle. In the beginning, you fell in love with
your spouse / partner . You anticipated their call, wanted their
touch, and liked their idiosyncrasies (unconventional behavior/habit).

Falling in love with your spouse wasn't hard. In fact, it was a completely
natural and spontaneous experience.
You didn't have to DO anything. That's why it's called "falling" in love...
Because it's happening TO YOU .

People in love sometimes say, "I was swept of my feet." Think about the
imagery of that expression. It implies that you were just standing there;
doing nothing, and then something came along and happened TO YOU

Falling in love is easy It's a passive and spontaneous experience. But
after a few years of marriage, the euphoria (excitement) of love
fades. It's the natural cycle of EVERY relationship Slowly but surely,
phone calls become a bother (if they come at all), touch is not always
welcome (when it happens), and your spouse's idiosyncrasies , instead
of being cute, drive you nuts.

The symptoms of this stage vary with every relationship, but if you think
about your marriage, you will notice a dramatic difference between the
initial stage when you were in love and a much duller or even angry
subsequent stage.

At this point, you and/or your spouse might start asking, "Did I marry the
right person?"
And as you and your spouse reflect on the euphoria of the love you once
had, you may begin to desire that experience with someone else.
This is when marriages breakdown People blame their spouse for their
unhappiness and look outside their marriage for fulfillment.

Extramarital fulfillment comes in all shapes and sizes. Infidelity is the
most obvious.
But sometimes people turn to work, a hobby, a friendship, excessive
TV, or abusive substances.

But the answer to this dilemma does NOT lie outside your marriage. It lies
within it.
I'm not saying that you couldn't fall in love with someone else.
You could.

And TEMPORARILY you'd feel better. But you'd be in the same situation a
few years later. Because (listen carefully to this):

THE KEY TO SUCCEEDING IN MARRIAGE IS NOT FINDING THE RIGHT PERSON; IT'S
LEARNING TO LOVE THE PERSON YOU FOUND.

SUSTAINING love is not a passive or spontaneous experience. It'll NEVER
just happen to you. You can't "find" LASTING love.. You have to "make"
it day in and day out. That's why we have the __expression "the labor of
love." Because it takes time, effort, and energy And most importantly,
it takes WISDOM . You have to know WHAT TO DO to make your marriage
work.

Make no mistake about it. Love is NOT a mystery. There are specific things
you can do (with or without your spouse) to succeed with your marriage.

Just as there are physical laws of the universe (such as gravity), there
are also laws for relationships.
Just as the right diet and exercise program makes you physically stronger,
certain habits in your relationship WILL make your marriage stronger.
It's a direct cause and effect. If you know and apply the laws, the results
are predictable... you can "make"love

Love in marriage is indeed a "decision"... Not just a feeling.

Remember this always:

"God determines who walks into your life. It is up to you to decide who you
let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go."

" Together , We make It Happen", "Be Effective, Get Results", "Do What Is
Right" and " Work Together"

...adapted from forwarded email

perhaps I should really learn from this. Thanx for the sharing.

Random

2009-05-10T04:36:00.002+08:00

A specialist dating an MO's wife. No, the wife dated the surgeon...

How Come Got One Place Call Jimmy Choo?

2009-05-06T06:52:00.000+08:00

Note the clip starting 1.00 onwards. Now this is what I call the precipitating factor of the conflicts between us. Us as in us, yes, it's us, and if you still don't get it, it's us!

Download movies = stealing?

2009-05-06T05:37:00.001+08:00

- Free videos are just a click away

yayayaya.. urgh.. whatever...

So what happened during the weekend? and Bank Holiday?

2009-05-05T02:51:00.017+08:00

Well, watch a couple of movies and that includes:

Annapolis (06) which eventually inspire me to check for medical careers in TLDM. And what I found was quite promising but still military camp? Maybe some other time.

Wolverin (09)

The interesting bit of this movie that I watch is that it is a workprint version It's the completed movie but some of the graphic outlines have not been removed yet, such as the ropes behind the stunt men and the digital graphic videos that the producer used as follows.

Rather interesting as this is the first time I'm watching workprints and it's an eye-opener to what the director and producers did in the movie to capture its audience.

Paul Blart, Mall Cop (09)

Gosh, why ain't I in love? sweet...

Had a few softwares add on to my Studio as follows:

Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended, bundled with softwares such as Adobe Bridge CS4 and Adobe Drive CS4. Note the new interface, tab functions and 3d features. I have yet to explore this wonderful program.

Mixcraft. In which I initially wanted to buy a turntable for fun, but it's hell out of a cost. Thus, I resorted to the digital way, mixing music on screen. Of course, this doesn't come with turntable effect as it is in clubs. Seriously, I'm considering DJ as a hobby. Bit too far fetch?

And to boost the bass i have in my room, here you go, SRS Audio Sandbox. And the sound effect is really promising. Advice, best effect with 5.1 speakers. I literally drown myself in the disco mood at night with the beats, but don't do it in WC, cause the wall is so thin that you can hear your neighbour making out.

Got myself 2 Eurodance album, one by Dj Sammy and the other Basshunter. It's really a good deal if you're into this genre. So much so, it may be techno as well.

Recommendations,
Dj Sammy: Heaven, The Boys of Summer, El Condor Paso
Basshunter: I Miss You, Now You're Gone, All I Ever Wanted

Oh yeah, I rearrange my room, now it's in original position. I can have both screens on at the same time do multitask. It's really helpful. Movies while studying? or Homework with movies?

The new arrangement, with the new foldable (inset). seriously, the keyboard ain't typing friendly. Bought it just for hip of it.

The screens are well extended to both displays, allowing multitask. yay!

Went for the MCS Lunch Banquet but nothing much to talk about it. It didn't disappoint me or surprise me. So, yeah, it's just another lunch.

Meanwhile, I really got to get back to my books. Went to ASSL, hoping that I can study there but too bad, not a seat available. And guess what? I walk back home, landed in my room doing nothing beneficial till now!!! But somehow, I am thankful that My exams are sort of over during Easter or where am I gonna find the motivation to study with the over packed library?

Food fact: I sorta like made a new recipe which I call satay pasta, taste good to me.

Presentable? Thanx to Singapore government for the sauce.

So, all in all, was the weekend fruitful? Probably not academic wise.

Cambodia Relief Mission 2009

2009-04-27T15:43:00.005+08:00

..we deserve better allowance? these kids deserve the basics... lend a hand @ http://crm09.blogspot.com

p/s: This is a forwarded message from the linked site

Exam's over

2009-04-25T09:19:00.006+08:00

Yes finally!!! It's all over. The past 3 weeks was a hell. Literally spent like 8 to 12 in ASSL. What an amazing deal from me. And Geoff should have a sensible reason to throw me out if I were to return in July for resit. Gosh. Just don't dare to think about it... hoping for the best. 5 days of ultimate trauma, switching my soul from the biochemist to ethicist then to epidemiologist and finally yesterday morning Anatomist (doubt got such word) and histologist.

And now that it's over, I'm already in London waltzing the bits of my life without books. Yeah! Least I do know I have literally nothing to revise untill the next lesson. And yeah, the department is cruel, done with the trauma, the 9-5 preassure starts again. Classes 9-5 will last on for another 4 weeks, then a study week leave, and end with a Cardio and Respiratory MCQ on 11 June. Just MCQ? I dare not think about that.

And when this pop up in my inbox, I am totally pissed!

"Unfortunately due to a problem at the printers your handbooks won't be ready so please bring plenty of paper to make notes. "

Why can't they just get things done more efficiently? Haven't they got enough to the point that we didn't get to use the CAS for revision at all for our finals in Easter?!!!

Had a good time over at my close buddies' place in London. The dinner today was simple but hell interesting! And out of no where, we came up with this:

For the eternal rest?

The chicken that went a little bit too spicy

Gai Lan... Missed this so much....

Thankfully he didn't put the chilli into the Gai Lan

And it seemed that this is simply indispensable =P

Why am I in London, it's because of food! Yeah, me and my food! In a couple of hours time, my taste buds will be satisfied with the long lost hawker delicacies flown in specially from Singapore! Yay!

I am just too HAPPY to be in this stress-free stage! Yay!!!!!!

Potong Zaka

2009-04-16T18:50:00.001+08:00

Two old friends - Apek and Ali were having a conversation recently ....

Apek: Lu potong zaka ada bagut ka?

Ali: Manyak bagus. Bila lu potong haa, lu punya barang manyak bersih loo...

Apek: ?!! err ... saya kawan ala cakap, potong zaka aaahh.... manyak ploblem..

Ali: Apa problem?

Apek: Manyak buang lui, lagi aahh ... dia punya performance tadak bagut... manyak cinang semputloh ...

Ali: Cehh... apek, lu apa cerita... saya suda lama potong. tada apa problem... bini saya manyak puas woo...

Apek: Lu mini puas sama itu potong zaka ka?

Ali: Ya laa. Bila lu potong aahh... lagi sedap main woo.. lu lagi lambat pancut..

Apek: ???!!! err... lu punya 1.3 atau 1.5??

Ali: ??!! woi apek cakap baik2 sikit ha ... saya punya 6 inci laa..

Apek: ??! Tiu nia ma... lu jangan main2 haa... mana ada potong zaka 6 inci..

Ali: Cilaka apek ni...nah tengok (opens his trousers)

Apek: Chee sin punya olang.....gua tanya baik2 ... lu tunjuk lu punya lanchiau..

Ali: Abis... lu tada percaya..saya tunjuk la..

Apek: Saya tadak tanya sama lu punya lanchiau... Saya tanya lu pasal itu nasional car... potong zaka.. bolo punya olang..

Ali: Aiya... apek... lain kali lu sebut betul2 la....kasi susa saja..

Bukan potong zaka la..... proton saga........

adapted & more from Funny and Quirky News and Jokes from Malaysia

LCD & Room rearrangement

2009-04-16T16:28:00.004+08:00

The package came at a.m. as promised =)

Fixing the stand of LCD

Did a room rearrangement to fit the new family member (I guess less people can sleep in my room now..so, less guest =(), added the sitting-on-the-floor touch. Should get a carpet soon, but then and again, should I spend that much?It's just 5 years what...hm....

And here's a closer look at him. Indeed the picture and video quality did not disappoint me. 1080 details, AWESOME!!!!

p/s: I wish I could blog more but seriously, the exam prep is killing me!!!!!!
till then...

Man U vs Malaysia

2009-04-15T08:57:00.003+08:00

Manchester United FC is playing against Malaysia on the 26th July. Not quite sure where yet, but I assume it should be in Bukit Jalil. Hopefully, I should be able to attend it, and thank God I got myself a Man U Ts (if you get what I mean =P). Though I was never a football fan, I will make an effort to hit the road for this history in making process... hehehe

but wait, where can I get the ticket, anyone?

Azureus

2009-04-14T05:02:00.005+08:00

http://azureus.sourceforge.net/

Tried out this new P2P client. Rather fast I would say, aside from the point that seed was abundant. The catchy part in this program is its source of HD clips that came by default in its Vuze HD Network. I must say the trailers came at more than 2MB/s.

Note the Vuze HD Network on the left and the common P2P transfer bar that dock on the screen (can be removed).

Had Fast and furious 4 from Mininova under 20 minutes with Azureus. Seed : Leechers was approximately 1:2, file size approximately 700mb. Indeed, if you're looking for a P2P software, you might wanna give Azureus a try.

Kami Anak Malaysia

2009-04-13T04:33:00.000+08:00

Touching eh...

Happy Easters!

2009-04-12T18:21:00.006+08:00

Thanx for the lovely greetings from home! Happy Easters everyone!!!

Hopefully, after blessings from mass, I will be able to be steadfast to what am I supposed to do. Yeah, hopefully. 8 days counting, hoping for the best now. Probably down by half of what I should boil, but yet another half is to be done in the next 3 days at most. 3 days!

...and again, HAPPY EASTER DAY!

WHY??!!!!

2009-04-11T00:42:00.003+08:00

Still the same old habit when I'm in my room - Sleep, wake up and that's it.
Why must the library close?!!! =(
Just couldn't get my ass into the lectures!

Histology Cram

2009-04-10T19:20:00.006+08:00

Woke up rather late today, worst, haven't been productive at all. And yeah, 9 days counting down! HBoM is still intact. Damn!!!

Have been starting boiling histo eversince I step outa bed. Squamous, Columnar, Cuboidal, Ciliated, Kreatinised, Pseudo, Transitional, Vili and bla bla bla...

And here's a print screen of my current view. NO MORE FB!!!

Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 8000

2009-04-10T05:07:00.004+08:00

Yay! Got my MWM 8K this morning! What a breakfast. Well obviously I didn't eat that for protein or what have you in the nutrient chart, but the delivery speed is indeed promising. Lovely! For 5 years, I treasure your outmost loyalty, but time forgives no one, an undertaker take its way.

Through thunders (the times when you had electric shock due to improper shut downs) and storms (the times I spilt water on you), you have always been there, safe journey my friend.

And now, welcome to the family, Microsoft Wireless Mouse 8000,
Had my hands on the moment I open my mail box and yes it has been promising. The fact that it's rechargeble (note the dock) should keep my days off battery stores for at least a year or two (even if I have to, it would be a long term investment - NIMH). And the 5 keys it have is awesome. The following features is notable. The keys can be customized and I really find the following features handy.
With just a click on mouse, I can see all the windows I'm in. And if you're fond of the 3D-Aero feature, you can custumize in such a way that a click to let u scroll through the windows in 3D.
And it comes with a magnifiying feautre too. Well, we're not blind but when your lappie is a feet or two away, what can you see? It's simply lovely!

And I tried CS on the mouse, the response speed is nothing lesser than my previous USB mouse, it's awesome! Bottom line, I highly recomend it. If you're looking for a new wireless mouse, aim the Microsoft Wireless Mouse 8000 (of course they might be new series coming up but I'm sure it would be just as lovely). And mind I remind you, it's bluetooth 2.4Ghz! Oh ya, it's not optical but laser, so no more of the conventional eye hurting red light! The only light you see is the low bat light which will flash a few times before it drop dead, but a 15 minute charge should last you well for a day or two. More info @ MWM8K

5.1 Surround Sound System on Studio 1535

2009-04-09T16:34:00.006+08:00

Hooray!!! A discovery on Studio 1535. It actually support 5.1 surround system (5.1 simply means to play sound of your computer from 2 rear speakers, 2 front speakers, a center and a sub woofer - which is what I have in my previous post). Generally, to enjoy this system, we will need 3 jacks, which is what is provided in most of today's computer. However, in most case, where our lappies won't come with a 5.1/7.2 sound card, the 3 jacks comprises of one mic, 2 headphones as shown in below pic.
But that won't be the problemn (at least for owners of 1535). Cuz the preinstalled IDT HD sound software (as shown below) allows you to convert all 3 jacks into audio output, just nice for one center, rear, and front speakers. And I must remind you, the sound effect made significant difference compare to what I used to do by just switiching on all 6 speakers at once.
Just select "5.1 Speakers" on left circle and change the jacks fucntion on the right circle and you're set to go! So, yay! With S2309W along, it's simply a mini theater in my room! Awesome! Good reason of why I love DELL, they are just robast giants with amazing functionality.

Draining my pocket

2009-04-09T01:08:00.003+08:00

Spent a fortune on enhancing my Studio 1535 (center). From left, clockwise: DELL 23" FULL HD 1080p Wide Panel LCD, HDMI-DVI Gold Plated wire, Microsoft Rechargeable Bluetooth Mouse 8000, Sony 5.1 Multimedia Speakers (bought this for over 4 months ago). Perhaps a good easter treat? Maybe a bit too lavish but spending this amount of dough on so many reasonable quality items are timely offer I guess. Time to cut down on spending! Eat cucumber everyday =P

Changing Partners

2009-04-02T19:30:00.001+08:00

Changing Partners
Patti Page

We were waltzin' together,
To a dreamy melody
When they called out, "change partners"
And you waltzed away from me
Now my arms feel so empty,
As I gaze around the floor
And I'll keep on changing partners
Till I hold you once more

Though we danced for one moment
And too soon, we had to part
In that wonderful moment,
Something happened to my heart
So I'll keep changing partners
Till your in my arms, and then
Oh my darlin', I will never
Change partners again

Though we danced for one moment,
And too soon, we had to part
In that wonderful moment,
Something happened to my heart
So I'll keep changing partners
Till your in my arms, and then
Oh my darlin', I will never
Change partners again

A year had passed... Good bye, farewell, save the last dance!

...to cope with the humanity side of medicine while keeping their scientific aspects abreast of the medical society

2009-03-13T16:36:00.010+08:00

The Agony I Tried to Burn

"Begin Consultation in The Waiting Room"

Bollocks with the Education

2009-03-12T15:00:00.003+08:00

“There were three excellent result achievers who scored A1s in all 16 subjects, two who scored A1 in 15 subjects while six scored A1s in 14 subjects,” said Alimuddin while announcing the SPM and STAM results here Thursday. Read more

Who's the party that pronounce it's time to limit the number of subjects students can take about a year ago? Did I heard 11 subject was the max no matter what? Bollocks!!! The election wave comes, the policies are swept clean. If the education ministry remains so, how on earth one would expect the students would be something fruitful?

Renovation

2009-03-02T06:28:00.002+08:00

Project Manager: TBS
Architect: Vacant
Date started: 1 March 2009
Schedule date to complete: When the time comes

Apology is dedicated to those who demand, otherwise patience is demanded

When 2 medics start to crap

2009-02-14T02:31:00.002+08:00

[6:08:12 PM] 524Rd says (6:08 PM):
got la.. her name is Ana... AnaTOmy
[6:08:14 PM] 524Rd says (6:08 PM):
haha
[6:08:16 PM] Linda Wong says (6:08 PM):

[6:08:20 PM] Linda Wong says (6:08 PM):
ok
[6:08:30 PM] Linda Wong says (6:08 PM):
i also got
[6:08:31 PM] 524Rd says (6:08 PM):
but cerai d..cuz exam over d
[6:08:37 PM] Linda Wong says (6:08 PM):
his name is Phy
[6:08:40 PM] 524Rd says (6:08 PM):
OOoo
[6:08:44 PM] 524Rd says (6:08 PM):
Phy Siology?
[6:08:45 PM] Linda Wong says (6:08 PM):
Phy siology
[6:08:48 PM] Linda Wong says (6:08 PM):
yeap
[6:08:49 PM] Linda Wong says (6:08 PM):
harhar
[6:08:52 PM] Linda Wong says (6:08 PM):
clever ar u
[6:08:54 PM] 524Rd says (6:08 PM):
haha
[6:09:01 PM] 524Rd says (6:09 PM):
of cuz.. my fren ma tat 1
[6:09:10 PM] Linda Wong says (6:09 PM):
oh??
[6:09:11 PM] Linda Wong says (6:09 PM):
ur fren??
[6:09:17 PM] Linda Wong says (6:09 PM):
i tat he's ur fren ler
[6:09:30 PM] 524Rd says (6:09 PM):
haiyo...we just met
[6:09:32 PM] 524Rd says (6:09 PM):
last yr
[6:09:36 PM] 524Rd says (6:09 PM):
bout october like dat
[6:09:39 PM] Linda Wong says (6:09 PM):
oh...
[6:09:41 PM] Linda Wong says (6:09 PM):
okie
[6:09:44 PM] Linda Wong says (6:09 PM):
Ana?
[6:09:52 PM] 524Rd says (6:09 PM):
Ana also around October
[6:10:00 PM] 524Rd says (6:10 PM):
but December we putus already
[6:10:04 PM] 524Rd says (6:10 PM):
mou gam cheng
[6:10:09 PM] Linda Wong says (6:10 PM):

[6:10:10 PM] Linda Wong says (6:10 PM):
so fast
[6:10:15 PM] 524Rd says (6:10 PM):
kenot go on... but march have to pick her up again
[6:10:26 PM] 524Rd says (6:10 PM):
haih..
[6:10:27 PM] Linda Wong says (6:10 PM):
haiz...
[6:10:32 PM] 524Rd says (6:10 PM):
kahwin paksa ooo
[6:10:34 PM] Linda Wong says (6:10 PM):
mian qiang mei you xin fu lar
[6:10:47 PM] 524Rd says (6:10 PM):
yalo..
[6:10:51 PM] 524Rd says (6:10 PM):
tats y pass nia
[6:10:59 PM] 524Rd says (6:10 PM):
no chance for distinction
[6:10:59 PM] Linda Wong says (6:10 PM):
haiz
[6:11:02 PM] Linda Wong says (6:11 PM):
for me...
[6:11:08 PM] Linda Wong says (6:11 PM):
Phy is really killing me
[6:11:17 PM] 524Rd says (6:11 PM):
wa?? y? penderaan isteri a?
[6:11:26 PM] 524Rd says (6:11 PM):
can go komplen to putri umno
[6:11:30 PM] Linda Wong says (6:11 PM):
yea lo
[6:11:33 PM] 524Rd says (6:11 PM):
they will help you to fight
[6:11:33 PM] Linda Wong says (6:11 PM):
arghh...
[6:11:47 PM] Linda Wong says (6:11 PM):
i think i like Ana better
[6:12:01 PM] 524Rd says (6:12 PM):
weh!! u gao tong lian xin a?
[6:12:07 PM] Linda Wong says (6:12 PM):
Phy is driving me towards the bent road
[6:12:20 PM] Linda Wong says (6:12 PM):
i really can't tahan him dy lar
[6:12:23 PM] 524Rd says (6:12 PM):
aiyo
[6:12:25 PM] 524Rd says (6:12 PM):
kelian u...
[6:12:29 PM] 524Rd says (6:12 PM):
no ther guys meh?
[6:12:48 PM] Linda Wong says (6:12 PM):
got
[6:13:02 PM] Linda Wong says (6:13 PM):
Bio Chem lo
[6:13:09 PM] Linda Wong says (6:13 PM):
tat one is my qin fu
[6:13:15 PM] 524Rd says (6:13 PM):
wah.. tat one a.. i feel like beating him up la
[6:13:23 PM] Linda Wong says (6:13 PM):
he is nicer than my hubby...
[6:13:26 PM] Linda Wong says (6:13 PM):
but then...
[6:13:27 PM] 524Rd says (6:13 PM):
so complicated.. hard to understand him
[6:13:32 PM] Linda Wong says (6:13 PM):
sometimes really can't tahan him also
[6:13:37 PM] Linda Wong says (6:13 PM):
GUYS!!!
[6:13:41 PM] Linda Wong says (6:13 PM):
sigh...
[6:13:52 PM] Linda Wong says (6:13 PM):
simply no good guys on earth dy!!!
[6:14:03 PM] 524Rd says (6:14 PM):
haiyo... u think the gals here very good meh
[6:14:09 PM] 524Rd says (6:14 PM):
this ana also susah la
[6:14:18 PM] Linda Wong says (6:14 PM):
no ah
[6:14:21 PM] Linda Wong says (6:14 PM):
i know
[6:14:32 PM] Linda Wong says (6:14 PM):
but at least she's better than guys!!
[6:14:44 PM] Linda Wong says (6:14 PM):
at least i understand her better...
[6:14:51 PM] Linda Wong says (6:14 PM):
coz she's a girl and i'm also a girl
[6:14:52 PM] Linda Wong says (6:14 PM):
wakaka
[6:14:53 PM] 524Rd says (6:14 PM):
hm.. u female sure und female beta ma
[6:14:54 PM] Linda Wong says (6:14 PM):
u ar...
[6:15:01 PM] Linda Wong says (6:15 PM):
dun understand girl de...
[6:15:04 PM] Linda Wong says (6:15 PM):
no need kahwin lar
[6:15:08 PM] 524Rd says (6:15 PM):
understand
[6:15:15 PM] 524Rd says (6:15 PM):
but her case, too mafan la...
[6:15:31 PM] Linda Wong says (6:15 PM):
nvm lar
[6:15:32 PM] 524Rd says (6:15 PM):
need to crack my head to fullfill her objetives
[6:15:37 PM] Linda Wong says (6:15 PM):
1 more year and can buang her dy lar
[6:15:48 PM] Linda Wong says (6:15 PM):
i also few more month and i
[6:15:58 PM] Linda Wong says (6:15 PM):
will ceraikan my hubby...
[6:16:06 PM] Linda Wong says (6:16 PM):
and kao another one
[6:16:09 PM] Linda Wong says (6:16 PM):
wakaka
[6:16:21 PM] 524Rd says (6:16 PM):
haih... so easy to cerai meh
[6:16:31 PM] Linda Wong says (6:16 PM):
haiz...
[6:16:31 PM] 524Rd says (6:16 PM):
later see her in exam hall a bit susah wo
[6:16:46 PM] 524Rd says (6:16 PM):
paiseh ma
[6:16:47 PM] Linda Wong says (6:16 PM):
will de?
[6:16:57 PM] Linda Wong says (6:16 PM):
i know i'll see him still...
[6:17:25 PM] Linda Wong says (6:17 PM):
anyway...did i tell u tat i'm gonna kao his bro next time??
[6:17:35 PM] 524Rd says (6:17 PM):
wah? his bro? mat sui a?
[6:17:49 PM] Linda Wong says (6:17 PM):
his name is Patho Logy
[6:17:54 PM] 524Rd says (6:17 PM):
OOo
[6:17:58 PM] Linda Wong says (6:17 PM):
yeap
[6:18:03 PM] Linda Wong says (6:18 PM):
tat's y
[6:18:17 PM] 524Rd says (6:18 PM):
hm... Ana got sister or not a? i m bored with her d
[6:18:21 PM] Linda Wong says (6:18 PM):
i just use Phy in order to understand Patho next time
[6:18:36 PM] Linda Wong says (6:18 PM):
Ana?
[6:18:38 PM] Linda Wong says (6:18 PM):
hmm...
[6:18:50 PM] Linda Wong says (6:18 PM):
i think she had a small sis
[6:19:02 PM] 524Rd says (6:19 PM):
wher?? who? leng lui or not?
[6:19:22 PM] Linda Wong says (6:19 PM):
Microbiology
[6:19:26 PM] Linda Wong says (6:19 PM):
super leng lui
[6:19:31 PM] Linda Wong says (6:19 PM):
everything super mini size...
[6:19:54 PM] 524Rd says (6:19 PM):
walauweh
[6:19:57 PM] 524Rd says (6:19 PM):
like tat kenot la
[6:20:09 PM] 524Rd says (6:20 PM):
nanti kena tuduh kacau underage o
[6:20:29 PM] Linda Wong says (6:20 PM):
sigh...
[6:20:34 PM] Linda Wong says (6:20 PM):
society nowadays ar
[6:20:42 PM] Linda Wong says (6:20 PM):
really nothing to say liao la
[6:20:52 PM] Linda Wong says (6:20 PM):
we also dun wan to kacau her de ar
[6:20:58 PM] Linda Wong says (6:20 PM):
but they force us de!!!!
[6:21:01 PM] 524Rd says (6:21 PM):
yalo...
[6:21:17 PM] Linda Wong says (6:21 PM):
jia ting bei ju ar!!!
[6:21:21 PM] 524Rd says (6:21 PM):
haih.... they knw we visit the exam hall once in a while, then they purposely go there visit uss
[6:21:24 PM] 524Rd says (6:21 PM):
haih
[6:21:36 PM] Linda Wong says (6:21 PM):
haizzzzz

p/s: ppl, I know it's lame. I still want to post it!

Abdullah trapped in lift for 30 mins

2009-02-13T14:21:00.003+08:00

Friday February 13, 2009

Abdullah trapped in lift for 30 mins

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was trapped in a lift for 30 minutes when the doors jammed at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre.

The Prime Minister, accompanied by Malacca Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Khalil Yaakob and Public Service Department (PSD) director-general Tan Sri Ismail Adam, had taken the lift to the concourse where he was to deliver a speech at the PSD Diamond Jubilee celebrations at 10.30am more

...

What a joke to the country. In the first place, why on earth do you need to cover such story? Isn't this an everyday life story? Well, I'm not saying that you get stuck in lift everyday, but what's the biggy? Because it's to do with a VIP? I supposed the report should focus more on the PSD contribution as cover by later part of the news.

Also, a PM has been made the title of the story when a Yang di-Pertua Negeri is involve too? I think there's still an obvious distinction of superiority in Malaysia when it comes to rulers of the state isn't it?

EXAM!!!!

2009-02-10T02:47:00.006+08:00

In the midst my slower pace of life, enjoying the bits of snow, and wheezing through my schedules with dramas, Facebook and enjoying good food, comes this unexpected email entitled : EASTER EXAMINATION 2009. What a surprise!!! :-(

The shivering Myvi

2009-02-09T01:28:00.004+08:00

~Looks like she's adapting to the snow shading her eyes, way different from her summer home land~

Mr. Frosty

2009-02-07T08:20:00.003+08:00

5.10: Arrive in my room after 3 hours of anatomy in DR

5.15: Checked my inbox and got a few messages from P and A

P's read: Hey wanna come over the play snow? A is coming as well
A's reads: Snowbal fight at P's house now?

Replied them to inform that I don't feel like going

5.50: A droped in my room, asking me for company favour
6.10: Reluctanly, I agree and start walking to P's place
6.25: Arrive in P's place, initiated a mini snow ball war in the car park
6.30: Started our Mr. Frosty project. The snow was rather hard, there's no way to pick up snow by rolling it on ground. Bare hands, we stamped each layer as if we are smoothening the walls of construnction sites.
8.30: Our first look at time. At that point, it was at A's shoulder height. It is decided that that will be A's valentine for the day. Stomach growling, start planning where to have dinner while keeping our hands busy shapping the big tummy.
9.10: The naked Mr. Frosty is completed. Went back into P's house to pick up the neccesary decorative items like scarf, strawberry and mandrin orange.
9.45: Final touch on Mr. Frosty. Wen Si and two more friends joined us (sorry I'm bad with names). Photography session commence
10.30: Walking towards Benny's for dinner.

My first snow man - Mr. Frosty

It was a hard experience as we can't roll it on the ground to keep his body filled. But I'm glad I overcome the reluctance and joined A in this tiring but awesome experience. Weather forecast no further snow. The roads remained wet and slippery. Took me a hard time to travel on foot. In fact, all bus service today is stopped. Most coaches in and out of Bristol show no signs of hitting the road. Besides, I really can't imagine any bus going up the steep roads in such slippery condition. Thank God for such wonderful experience! Awesome!

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

2009-02-03T16:34:00.004+08:00

Woodland Christian Center

The view of my kitchen window, Belgrave Road

It snows no more, but forecasts anticipate more. What a disappointment...

The snowing side of Bristol

2009-02-03T00:31:00.002+08:00

Royal fort gate blanketed by the white duvet

Students heading for lectures, in the midst of the thin snow

Royal fort garden in February 09

The Zodiac

2009-01-26T23:32:00.002+08:00

Snake

This is a favourable year because there’s a big lucky star smiling on you although there are also several small unlucky stars in the corner. You can make steady progress.

Career: Arguments with co-workers will slow work down. You may disappoint your boss. Your co-workers might fight with you for a promotion. You can count on your lucky star to help you when you’re in trouble.

Love life: You’ll meet lots of small obstacles. The married Snake will quarrel with his/her spouse. The single Snake will find new love interests. Seize the chance or it will slip away soon enough.

Health: You have an unlucky star influencing your health, and may suffer poor health. It’s not a good time to travel.

Take note: Try to control your desire to shop. Spend more time with your family and play more sports.

Source: The Star Online 26/1/2009

Pretty pleased as it's one of the lucky ones at a glance. Yes! I love the lucky star idea!! But disappoint my boss? meaning my lecturer a?? Counting on you for exam, my lucky star! Awww.... the health part.... New love interest? Good Good!!! Shop? Haha... it's not really my cup of tea yet. Not a good time to travel??!!!!! Ouchhh! spend more time with family, meaning call home more? Play more sport? Walking up St. Michael's hill more often considered? hm...

Whatever it is, let us keep the new year rolling with prosperity!!

新春快乐！

Skeletal Elegance

2009-01-24T01:47:00.004+08:00

Carposkyhawk joint

While Chloe was busy explaining about MCP, DIP, CMC and PIP, my boredom, hunger, CNY excitement encouraged me to create this piece of art, if that's how you name it.

p/s: yes, I know, I broke the rules.

Wordle

2009-01-23T03:41:00.009+08:00

Something I picked up from Hannah. And these came out as I pasted my PS in.

So, FIRST, SCHOOL, DOCTORS, AID, what does this tells you about me?

http://www.wordle.net/
Sadly I find no chicken rice inside at all... :(

Bluetooth!

2008-12-11T02:25:00.005+08:00

The new family with Bluetooth as last name (OMIZ Bluetooth headset, SE K850i, SE Z750i, DELL Studio 1535)

Can't deny, this marvellous wave that carries signal only as low as FM radio wave can really keep me going. Paring all the four gadgets allows:

OMIZ as wireless headphone. Pairing the bluetooth headset to my laptop allows me to listen to songs, watch movies and basically listen to all the sounds that my laptop would produce normally via its speaker through my OMIZ Bluetooth Headset. This means an end to the conventional wired ear phone or headphone. Also, this allows me to control my music selection with the Play, stop, foward, rewind, vol+, vol- clicks on my headset. Forget about clicking your mouse or the panels on laptop. I can do it from the comfort of my arm chair.
OMIZ as wireless headset. Pairing the headset with my laptop also allows the headset to be used during skype calling, msn or yahoo messenger video call. Just when you need some privacy talking to anyone, this again replaces the conventional headphones or mic. p/s: the headset comes with a mic as well.
OMIZ as wireless headset + headphone (II). Paring the headset to both my cellphones allows me to make calls and listen to music from my phone in just a fraction of time. Just turn on the bluetooth device on both side, and off you go (it's pretty simple as I have set to turn them on in just a click on my phone). The buttons available on the headset allows me to call, redial, end call, increase/decrease my volume as well as the music functions stated earlier.
Sending files wirelessly between cellphones and laptop. Yes, whether it's laptop to phone or vice-versa, files can be sent without hassles of wire and it's fast (thanx to the Bluetooth v2.0 that I have on all my devices). For instance, you're heading somewhere and you wanna listen to a song from your laptop (which you would not want to bring your laptop all around), just a few clicks will do the trick, have it on your mobile, and you're on the go! Almost any files can be transferred. This includes synchronizing contacts and calendar wirelessly between device (if you get what I mean, through the PC suite available).
Connecting my cellphones. Yes, similarly to the connection between laptop and cellphone, I can synchronize contacts between my phones, share pictures, musics and even videos. Sadly, the calendar events is not possible yet (but you can do a slightly little longer way-synch with laptop then cellphone). And it's pretty useful, because you won't wanna retype each of your contacts every time you add them on both phones.
Cellphones as HID mouse, presenter, music control. I'm not quite sure about other brands, but as of now, most SE phones comes with the "remote control" function available on the "entertainment" tab. This allows me to control my music (volumes, tracks and even fast forward or rewind) across rooms. Yes, as long as the connection is established, you can switch tracks or tune down your volume. Not forgetting its function as a mouse, a wireless one. Although it may not be possible to slide your mouse for control just like a real one does, the 5 way key arrows somehow allows you to do some basic changes on the screen from far (it comes with a right click and switch windows button too!) Just imagine you don't actually need to walk all the way just to click once on the screen. This of course means, during presentations, you can have the phone as remote control and advances the slides wirelessly instead of going two and flo to your laptop. Too bad, the phone doesn't come with a laser pointer.
Cellphone controlling a presenter or projector. Say if your projector is bluetooth enabled, you can actually benefit from the presenter remote feature available on both the SE phones I have. Good one you have there as you won't wanna walk all the way from back of the lecture hall to front just to blind the screen for a moment (the question is what on earth are you doing behind the lecture hall when you should be presenting)

Well, generally, these are the features that I benefit from Bluetooth on my devices as of now. It really made my life easier a lot. I have looked a bit through the side effects of bluetooth, but as of now, there's still hardly a direct link between bluetooth waves with cancer or something. It's mere radio wave as claimed (although claimed to be radio wave, you still need a wired handsfree to keep your radio going in SE handsets). In a way, I just think it benefits lazy people like me...haha

It's a piece of sharing!

The kiss of deaf

2008-12-10T05:16:00.001+08:00

"While kissing is normally very safe, doctors advise people to proceed with caution"

"The kiss reduced the pressure in the mouth, pulled the eardrum out and caused the breakdown of the ear"

BBC

I envy...

2008-12-04T06:57:00.003+08:00

I envy

People going back during winter (including those who caught the timely offers by AA)
Friends over other places who get to dissects
The people who completed their biochem essay and Glucose test lab report
HP mini owners
Xperia owners
Storm owners
MBW-100 owners
People who have anatomy in their fingertips
The smarties who can make out what element 3 and 4 is all about
People attending Christmas Balls

Envy is mere "dis-phemisms". I have stated 10 wants that crossed my minds at this moment. All materialistic, the achievements of life among humans, but why had I not envy those who can glorify His name at all times?

The Haloween night

2008-11-01T18:46:00.004+08:00

It's the Haloween night. Thinking to have a good meal after the harsh week, I walk into one of the reasonable restaurants. there were so many empty seats, but the waiter's response was rather disappointing. The tables are all reserved. One after another, I popped into quite a few preferable restaurants. They were all the finest, I have the dough to commit into this kinda cuisine, but there no availability. What a day, again!

Finally, I popped into one of the restaurants where I observed two individuals from my home country. They were kind enough to offer me a seat and a meal for the night, despite I wasn't in a proper attire. While leaving, I discovered one of them is not feeling well. I tried to offer the possible care as a friend. One of them finally asked me, "how sure are you the friendship that you've just developed for two hours worth for you to care for the rest of your life?" I was startled for a second. Never in my life had I thought about this question. Yes, I'm not an angel, neither do I always stops whenever someone need my help. And just then, I remember something from one of my buddies. Why give? Because God has given us. Offering care doesn't necessary requires reasons even for a chap which you've just met for a second because God offered us unconditional love and care, and I believe that. It doesn't need to mean anything!

To fill up the rest of the night, I ended up with Vodka in one of the local clubs. It did not raise my blood flow into my face like what it has done to the few chaps behind me. That justifies a known fact, everyone is different! We're here for different reasons, and we have our unique biological properties to cope with that. Alcohol not necessary sent drinkers blushing, and so goes when you blush in front of an opposite sex that you're close to. It maybe sickness, chance, but it's not a definite answer to crush.

HUMMER!

2008-10-28T06:24:00.004+08:00

Shot along one of the streets here. Just love this car! Especially when it's a limo...
bet it cost a great fortune to the owner, what more of me?

Royal Fort House

2008-10-14T00:30:00.003+08:00

Fuiyooo.... Smart bha dinding dia tu....

Reasons to have reservations for Friday (for the next 25 weeks)

2008-10-11T17:36:00.004+08:00

10am-11am: Physio Lecture
11am-12pm: MCBoM Lecture
12pm-1pm: Bio-Chem Lecture
2pm-5pm: Anat

What a day! While hearing my friends drop their bags and head of to somewhere outskirts, I'm chilling out in DR making friends with the non-entities(considered by some). Physio was still a bit of revision mood, MCBoM fed me with the terms which are not so easy to get familiar with (Thank God!). Bio-Chem almost stabbed me with the buffer and pH topic which I struggled back in IB. yeah, Bio-Chem!!!

Had dinner with a bunch of HK friends. Friendly peeps... Oh, thanks to them (genuinely), I can have Chinese food almost every other night, leaving me missing only char kuey tiaw and its kind. Well, why not, manade char kuey tiaw kat HK? One fine day, I'll cook like them. ONE FINE DAY! And DON'T ASK ME WHEN!

Cathedral Church of St. Peter and Paul

2008-10-05T20:37:00.004+08:00

A stone throw from WC. Mass times at 9.30 and 11am. The classical architecture simply amazes me. The service differs a little from the ones I've attended back home but it's not hard at all to keep up. One of the significant ones would be the absence of I confess... Instead a prayer was said by the priest. Hopefully, I'll be on track throughout this 4th terminal of life.

...

Meanwhile, this is the card that gives benefits:

~it's something like bonuslink, collecting points~

Thank you Sainsbury!!!

Good Deal

2008-10-05T02:01:00.003+08:00

17 pcs set container. Got this for GBP2.99 @ IKEA. It's air-tight for the time being. Serve just fine as fridge companions.

Cards

2008-10-04T01:32:00.003+08:00

The 1st one took me GBP3, the 2nd one is taking GBP400 from me monthly. They give lotsa card, but collect lots of money... declaring bankruptcy soon enough... sigh..

Speed always wins

2008-10-03T04:53:00.006+08:00

Something Streamyx should pick up...

source: http://speedtest.net

On the other hand, this took me GBP60 for the next three seasons.
A weekly-limit is imposed: 30G (Midnight - 6pm and 5G 6pm to Midnight). No accumulations. The only options I have was take it or leave it, what else can I say? Anyhow, I'm generally satisfied.

I'm feeling guilty

2008-10-03T03:58:00.004+08:00

It's right in front of my gate. I know, I had not been visiting its kind for quite some time. Every time I walk out of the gate, I just feel uneasy...

Commencing ribbon for the medic journey

2008-10-01T04:33:00.004+08:00

Was given this on our very first encounter with a few of the lecturers. It's another stage of TOK in medic...

Terminal 4

2008-09-27T10:19:00.004+08:00

Leaving On A Jet Plane
by John Denver

All my bags are packed
I'm ready to go
I'm standin here outside your door
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye
But the dawn is breakin
Its early morn
The taxis waitin
He's blowin his horn
Already I'm so lonesome
I could die

So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
cause I'm leavin on a jet plane
Don't know when Ill be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go

There's so many times I've let you down
So many times I've played around
I tell you now, they don't mean a thing
E'vry place I go, I'll think of you
E'vry song I sing, I'll sing for you
When I come back, I'll bring your wedding ring

So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
cause I'm leavin on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go

Now the time has come to leave you
One more time
Let me kiss you
Then close your eyes
Ill be on my way
Dream about the days to come
When I won't have to leave alone
About the times, I won't have to say

Oh, kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
cause I'm leavin on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go

But, I'm leavin on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go

...

p/s: Thanx to another phone call back to WC (not water closet), I no longer need to bunk the night. WC allows me to check in on 28th itself. Relief... Now, FLY FLY FLY!!! I'm leaving on a jetplane...

MARK the 27! (IV)

2008-09-21T18:15:00.003+08:00

Three unfavourable solutions (not sure I would call them such or not). The next day, #4 came along:

I called up WC again (hoping that a different officer answer my call). This time, a woman's voice gave me a sign of relief. Knowing it's definately a different officer, I relate to her my problem again and expressed her that I really hope to move in on the day I arrive. Thankfully, this was her reply:

"It's ok. You just ring up the warden on duty when you arrive at the gate. Although we don't prefer late arrival, but evening at such time should be fine with us. Meanwhile, I will inform the warden on duty so that he or she can expect your arrival."

With that, the "no" was made "yes" again. Although things have been kinda fine at this point, I gave no chance to risk by ringing up a number of seniors and my housemate to inform the warden in charge.

MARK the 27! (III)

2008-09-19T14:01:00.003+08:00

"Unfortunately you will not be able to check in .... as you are arriving outside of our opening times. Enclosed is a link to alternative accommodation providers for the night. You have been booked an arrival slot of ...."

Those words dropped like a thousand tonnes of bomb in my Inbox as soon as I was out of bed this morning. The first thing that crossed my mind, DEEP SHIT! WHERE AM I GONNA BUNK? THE FOLLOWING DAY IS THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION DAY!

Dropped outa bed and immediately, I did a few things:

#1: Called up Nepline Travel and attempting to change my Amsterdam-Bristol flight. They informed me it's impossible cuz my transit period will be too short if I changed to an earlier flight. A minimum of 3 hours is needed? And I was like asking myself, which idiot created this rule? Then the other half in me slap me in return: Which idiot would ask this kinda question? How if your flight delay? Oh ok... Yeah. I had been an idiot for some time. Then I checked KLM website. There's a flight at 12.30pm and there's still abundant seats. Screw that fella! Not intending to call back cuz I doubt it can change the situation=leave it to last resort!

I popped a second question asking the check in bag allowance can be extended to 30kgs since KLM allows 30kgs. That guy promise to call me up in 30 minutes time, and I have been waiting for the past 2 hours. No intention to call back ~waste money. Gambling with the extra 10kgs!

#2: Tried calling the other 3 girls who will be flying with me. Negative response. Neither of them picked up nor return call.

#3: Send a few messages to the seniors there. They gave me promising response. *relief* A second thought crossed my mind. It's way of a hassles to bunk in their place. P suggested that I call up WC instead of the Dominion Group (which handles the accomodation of WC)

Right, I will call them up and see what awaits me this afternoon...

FURTHER Suggestions?

MARK the 27! (II)

2008-09-15T22:08:00.003+08:00

"A good long hours from KLIA to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. 10 hours of transit in Amsterdam before another 85 minutes flight journey to Bristol International Airport."

A few questions to ponder:
1. Must I stay in the airport throughout the transit? It's 10 hours!!! 10!!!!

Well, thinking on the good side, AAS is one of the best airport in the world

2. If yes, what am I likely to do in Amsterdam? Man!!! It's Amsterdam!!!

Reminds me of Eurotrip

3. What currency to be used in Amsterdam? Is GBP fine aside from EURO?

Since I do not have any and not planning to exchange any~minimizing the exchange rate cost

4. Will I be able to move in on the same day considering my late arrival?

I emailed the student hall, and they take at least 3 working days to respond, AT LEAST!

5. Will I be able to purchase some of the necessities considering my late arrival?

Char, might need your help on this

What I can do now? I have changed what I can changed. I "pioneered" the new journey for Bristol-bound students (they used to land in Heathrow to taste the coach or train ride... Good long 2-3 hours)

I'm left with waiting... PATIENCE

Revamped(-ing)!

2008-09-14T14:11:00.003+08:00

Over-friendliness vs Bitch

2008-09-13T22:25:00.004+08:00

-You greeted me with "nice to meet you"
-You spoke of WTF for at least 4 times (though nothing to do with me) right in front of me
-You pointed out middle finger in front of me (though not to me)
-You smoke like nobody's business
-You turned me off in your well rehearsed euphemism

Is this over-friendliness or being a bitch?

What The Fuck could be a norm among the teenagers' talk. But you don't quote it to the person you've just met although you're not speaking of him or her. And the middle finger thing. While you consider that cool, you make people wonder of your home upbringing. Forget about your efforts to mimic the states and Brits, but try reward yourself a bit of respect. Being a university student doesn't grant you the ultimate pass to generously spit these kinda phrases. The last thing you would ever consider for getting on people's nerves is a slap in the public! While you equate being mean to friendliness, I bet people would be more than happy to label you a bitch. So don't!

Smoking is cool? Reconsider that because you're talking to a med student. We know the cons more than you know the various alternatives to blow your smoke!

English is your cup of tea? Supposed if that's so, do consider you're chronologically younger and thus show some respect! both to yourself and us.

I tried my best to define you in an optimistic way but I could only revolve around "bitch" and "slut". And I appreciate your over-friendliness (if you would prefer me to define that way).

MARK the 27!

2008-09-11T11:13:00.003+08:00

Take that down. It's an important number!

1. The day I'll be travelling across time zones.
2. The day I'll be released from being grounded in the country.
3. The day everyone would say Thank God, he's gone for good.

The OLD RM1 coin

2008-09-09T03:35:00.004+08:00

Think you have seen it all? Think you are born early enough to tell your next generation that you saw or held the phased out Gold RM1 coin? Now take this!

It's the size of our current 50 cent (approx) and of course it's silver

OH MY GOD!

2008-09-08T14:16:00.006+08:00

1st OMG:

-Nathan Road-

I bet that guy must have pay a fortune for this plate. My first words were, "OH MY GOD!" And that's what it reads, totally tally with the words anyone would utter out upon encountering such case. I'd love to have such plate in the future =D

2nd OMG:

-Sterilized every 2 hours-

This is mere at one of the shopping centers in HK. I doubt our hospitals (regardless ownership) have done anything near that. The buttons have no less human contacts than money, which makes it an ideal breeding habitat for germs and microbs. The first questions that anyone would ask, who would fork out the cost? Well, if you spend less on the unneccesaries (which everyone of us would know), you would have probably cover up the cost for the next decade, not a lot just extra income from one of the personnels.

Here in Malaysia, there were significant history evidences to show that Malaysians wear masks when they go out.
1. The Jerebu era
2. When we were visited by SARS pandemic

But if you happen to see people in HK wearing masks, it is not about pollution. It's about responsibility and self-consience. They wear mask because they are sick (flu etc...), they think for others by preventing the airbone sickness from infecting the rest of the community. How many of us Malaysians are willing to do so? Fork out extra money to purchase the mask and take extra effort to wear it despite all the hassels?

Should we look into health quality of Malaysians more seriously these days (whilst media put us in the idea that our living qualities at above decent level)?

I KILLED THE MONSTER!!!

2008-09-05T18:33:00.006+08:00

Yeah!!! I brought the scrambled 4 x 4 x 4 devil into its original tame characteristics. Awesome!!!

...and as usual with the 3 x 3 x 3 trick, you have this.

p/s: who wants to take tuition?! :P

Loosing mother tongue?

2008-09-05T16:05:00.003+08:00

"那个方法比较 efficient"
when I should have said 那个方法比较有效率

I would have spit that out easily in my daily life. While Malaysians would considered that a norm, I find that such occasions are threatening my Chinese. I'm sure it won't go to the extent that I can't read or write Chinese but these days, I can hardly sentence my thoughts 100% in Chinese. It has to be topped with English or at times Malay. My TOK knowledge would have tell me that at times, this is what you call the lost of words or meanings during the translation of language. But as I come to realise that I experience none of such case with English, I can only jump to one conclusion, my mother tongue is slowly be replaced with English. On one side, it's better to converse more in English these days but loosing my mother tongue? And I'm heading UK soon. Should I start taking up mandarin classes?

Rubix 4 x 4

2008-09-04T20:40:00.004+08:00

Attempting this over the successs of 3 x3 but it certainly was harder than I thought. Managed first layer in a fraction of time but no idea to proceed. Any tips?

Introducing KOTA KINABALU

2008-07-09T14:40:00.015+08:00

KOTA KINABALU, an upcoming shopping heaven? Yea! for those of you who have been to Kota Kinabalu recently, you would probably have heard of the new 1 Borneo Hypermall or Warisan Square that could possibly fullfill your needs in retail therapy. Here, I'll briefly bring you a virtual tour of how is it gonna be like to shop in KK.

Foremost, it would be CENTER POINT, one of the oldest and yet favourite shopping malls in KK. Here, aside from the normal therapy treat you will also find other entertainment like bowling alley and cinema. The newly renovated Growball recreation center accomodates an 8 hall seating cinema, an alternative movie buzz aside from GSC and Cathay Cinema. Trust me, tickets here in KK is way cheaper compared to anywhere else in Malaysia. And about the Growball, it's located on 5th floor, just above Palm Square, offering gaming arcade and pool tables. Also, you will find Fun Square, another recreational center in Center Point itself. Occasionally, if you walk along the shoplots below Palm Square you will chance upon some cyber cafes too. The top floor of center Point (below Palm Square) generally house the IT shops selling computers and Eaton's Bookstore aside from other common stores. Just a bit of add on, the Eaton's was one of the most visited bookstore before Popular on Palm Square and Times Bookstore in Warisan came along. Yes, till the date of this post, you will not find MPH anywhere in Sabah yet.

img: Center Point, available from www.malaysia-students.com/2006_06_01_archive.html
img: Tuah bakery @ Palm Square, available from strawberrygal.wordpress.com
img: Growball Cinemax @ Warisan Square, available from http://sabahbah.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/080324-004.jpg

A little bit about Center Point, it actually consists of three main shopping area, the Center Point itself (covering ground floor tilll 4th floor), Palm Square (4th floor) and City Parade (basement). the reason why there's such division is because Center Point was said to be built as a Hotel and Shopping mall together. The economy crisis years ago shatter down the hopes of Sabah development as the 4th floor onwards, initially thought to be build as hotel are forced to turned into office lots with the planned reception area transformed into a shopping area named as Palm Square. And as for the basement area, a planned kitchen and laundry area turned into City Parade, where you still can see the pipes adored the uncovered ceilings. You will find that Palm Square generally offers "more branded" goods compared to the rest of the shops in Center Point.

Warisan Square is located right in the middle of the city, across a street from Center Point. Here's a little bit of history that you wouldn't find in any of the tourism phamplet or flyers. This simple yet promising shopping arcade was build on a demolished bus stand that once been the center of all mini-buses travelling around Kota Kinabalu*. Within Warisan Square is where you find much of the branded goods and designer's labels. This includes PADINI, ESPRITS, ROXY & QUICKSILVER, etc. Famous cafes such as Starbucks and San Francisco can be found here. For those of you who prefer something more classical like roti kahwin, kopi O or telor rebus, you can pay a visit to Old Station coffee shop here (Yes, KK do have Old Town Kopitiam but it's not here). There's also Secret Recipe if you favor delicious cheese cakes. All in all, Warisan Square is capable of catering your retail needs just the way most shopping malls out of KK does.

img: Secret Recipe @ Warisan Square, available from naivety-me.blogspot.com
img: Warisan Square, available from http://www.warisansquare.com.my/public/default.asp

Across the street, you will find the WATERFRONT. Yes, it sits right in front of the sea. You will find a few clubs and cafes here which can keep you awake till dawn hours perhaps. Quite a happening area at night. Something that strike my sight when I first saw the place was the Irish Shamrock Bar and I'm telling you, it really looks like one, except the local ascent in replace for the Irish slang. Also, you will find Port View Restaurant, a well known sea food restaurant which offers you mouth watery seafood and other Chinese delicacies. Tell me, how can you not enjoy seafood when you come to Sabah? Personally I do find the place a bit pricy but if you're keen to get a good seafood dinner in town, this is the place to be! Along the waterfront also sits The Borneo Trading Post which sells locally produced good, from souvenir to stationaries.

img: Port View Seafood Village @ Waterfront, available from everythingasian.blogspot.com

Walk a bit further and you will reach the FILIPINO MARKET. It's probably one of the favorite tourist area as you will find the a lot of handicrafts (not to mention, souvenirs) and a whole lot of local heritage here. All locally made and at affordable prices. Sompoton keychains, gelang tangan kerang (shells made bracelets) are favourites. but here's the catch, be extra alert as there might be pick-pockets around, and I did say MIGHT.

img: Customers bargaining at Filipino Market, available from http://travel.webshots.com

Further on the road lies the central market, a typical wet market that you can find anywhere else in Malaysia. But something that's interesting is we have the PASAR IKAN MASIN. Yes, a whole market area just selling salted fish. But seriously, being a local here, if you can get to Tawau, you probably can find better ones of these.

Opposite the Central Market is KK PLAZA, another shopping mall in KK. Not so much of the elite and exclusive brands but you probably be able to find it a good shopping area. Oh yea, you would probably be surprise to find the prices of handphones here cheaper compared to the rest of the city.

Right across the street from KK Plaza is the SINSURAN AREA, and old town before these shopping malls started mushrooming in KK. You will find a bridge connecting KK Plaza and the Sinsuran shoplots. What's interesting lies underneath the bridge. You will find very nice kap piang (it's Hakka slang. It's basically pancake with peanuts and corn inside, but I find those sold here are way nicer compared to the rest that I tried in other places), ham jim piang (something like the Cinnamon bread but not so much of the Cinnamon taste~just give it a try). At night, you will also find durian stalls and it's a norm for the locals to sit around these lorries to indulge themselves in the tasty king of fruits. Oh yea, in case you might want to take note, these stalls only open from 5pm onwards untill late night. And you will find the town's best dried meat aptly known as ba kua or rou gan. Suprisingly, some locals find them better than some of the lao zhao pai (old brands) such as wo lai ye.

If you're willing to walk further on, you might find yourself landing at WISMA MERDEKA (you might need to ask around for location this time), one of the all time favourite shopping malls in KK. It's an old shopping mall but still offers modern shopping atmosphere. If you're looking for apparels, step into Tong's Enterprise. They offer a wide selection at reasonable prices. And there's a food court inside so you pretty much can stop worrying about your stomach. In between Wisma Merdeka and the Sinsuran Shoplots mentioned earlier is the 5-star Hyaat Hotel. It's by the seaside too and it along this seaside that once the ferries travelling the nearby island such as Labuan and Gaya Island is located. Now, the jetty has been shifted further on to the JESSELTON POINT.

img: Jesselton Point snap shots

In fact, Jesselton Point itself is another tourist spot aside from its function as jetty to neighbouring island. Inside Jesselton point is where you find the railway track dated back the british era. It's no longer in use but you can see the track running along the whole area uptill the seaside, offering the vista of a neighbouring island. There's also an indoor footsal court here, one of the very few in the city. Also, you may also find those red telephone booths, just like the ones you find in London here.

A stone throw from Jesselton point lies the old sea port which have been moved to Pantai Dalit. There used to be cruise ships and ships selling duty free liquors as well as books docking here at times but I hardly seen any these days. As of now, you would probably see the remainings of the sea port (don't have an idea of it was destroyed or ruined). It's mere an empty land (where they used to store containers) and the seaport buildings there.

As a note, I might have used a lot of terms like a stone throw, walk futher a bit or opposite, if you're at the sea port at this point, you're at least 20 mins walking distance away from Warisan Square. And in fact, if you have a car, from the old sea port, you will be able to drive along the highway all the way till the new hypermall ~ 1 Borneo. And to be frank with you, it is possible to travel around KK, if you're willing to walk. However, by just walking you would probably only get to the places I have mentioned where most of them are mere shopping malls. If you yern for really nice food or more adventurous travelling experience such as a trip to Kinabalu Park, I suggest you better rent a car. Yes, public transport are available, but trust me, you can't expect a tourist-friendlier bus system than the ones in Banting.

To journey on to 1Borneo would take another long post because not just 1 Borneo, there are also other interesting building around it such as Tun Mustapha foundation building and Malaysia Sabah University (UMS). That's it for now peeps. Q&A?

*why didn't I opt to be a tour guide?* haha

*Now the new Kota Kinabalu Bus Station (as what they known it, but being a KK citizen who have paid visits to KL Sentral, pudu raya, or at the very least Pasar Seni Station, I assure you, there's a perfect reason of why I refuse to acknowledge it as station. Anyhow, the bus system is well organised and capable of dropping you almost anywhere in town, at times, at the driver's courtesy, you may even stop the bus at places without bus stop ~ something which I prefer over the rigid bus system in KL) is shifted to a piece of land adjacent to SEDCO building, just minutes walk away from the original location. Oh yea, if you're interested of heading places like Ranau (it's where the Kinabalu National Park sets), Sandakan or Tawau (seafood heaven ~cheap and fresh), you would have take busses either opposite Padang Merdeka or the Sounthern Bus Station *name unconfirmed*

Current Stage

2008-07-09T14:25:00.002+08:00

FINALLY!

I am set to move on to the next terminal, my fourth and the tenth setting in my life. Weeks ago, I had the relief of finishing the exams and all. Yes, I left the college with hope for a fun and peaceful weeks ahead. Days ago, my heart was pounding beyond it's capacity (right, it's hyperbolic). Results! And sure enough, it pleased me, though I expected something more. What I initially presumed to be a time full of fun indeed disappoint me as I find the upcoming months nothing more than the mundane days I had. Yes, I'm feeling what my seniors felt.

BORED!

how s.e.x. starts

2008-07-09T13:18:00.002+08:00

a smile leads to a laugh
a laugh leads to a high 5
a high 5 leads to a hug
a hug leads to a kiss
a kiss leads to a make out
make out leads to a feel up
a feel up leads to a finger
a finger leads to a hand
a hand leads to a lick
a lick leads to a suck
a suck leads to a fcuk.

AND s.e.x. is like math.
you add the bed
subtract the clothes
divide the legs
leave your solution
and pray you don't multiply

The 1st part may not play its sense, but the second stanza definitely define certain parts of the society! Cheers ppl!

Baik jadi pengemis!

2008-07-09T13:17:00.000+08:00

Saya sedang berjalan keluar daripada
kolej saya ketika saya melihat seorang
pengemis tua, dalam lingkungan umur 50-
an, sedang duduk meminta sedekah.
Selalunya, saya hanya memberi wang
kepada mereka dan terus berlalu. Entah
kenapa, mungkin mood saya tengah baik
dan saya pun tiada rushing nak ke mana-
mana. Saya lalu berbual2 dengan hamba
Allah tersebut.
Saya :Sudah lama mengemis, pakcik?
Pengemis :Ya...lebih kurang sudah 18
tahun , nak.
Saya :Wah, sudah lama juga ya
pakcik..sehari biasanya dapat berapa
pakcik?
Pengemis :Paling sedikit RM50.00 nak
Saya :Banyak juga ya pakcik??
Pengemis :Bolehlah nak, untuk
keluarga...
Saya :Ohhhh.....keluarga pakcik ada
di mana?
Pengemis :Isteri pakcik meninggal
ada 3 orang anak, tiga-tiga lelaki. Yang
pertama dekat di Universiti Putra Malaysia di Serdang
tu. Yang kedua dekat Universiti
Malaya , dan yang ketiga dekat
Universiti kebangsaan Malaysia di Bangi
nunn..
Saya :Wahh..hebat- hebat keluarga
pakcik ni...boleh tahan juga yerrr..
Pengemis :(Sambil tersenyum ;-)
Biasalah nak. Anak pun pandai apa,
sekolah kat sini?
Saya :(Membalas senyuman..^_ ^..)
Pakcik ni..So anak pakcik tu semuanya
masih kuliah?
Pengemis :Tak arrrrrr....semuanya
mengemis seperti pakcik....Diorang kata
duduk mengemis dekat universiti ni
banyak ckit incomnyer pasal budak2 U
nie pemurah! Lagi2 kalau dekat2 exam.
Setakat dua tiga ratus sehari tu biasalah!
Saya :Cisss..Hampehhhhhh. ......!!!!
Hehehehehe.. dah, pi sambung buat kerja
tu balik, kalau taknak menerima nasib
seperti pakcik.

一个不错的比例

2008-06-27T11:00:00.000+08:00

别被'津贴论'骗去了
让我说个农场的故事，让你知道什么是国阵说的'津贴'。
在一个农场里，每天可以生产10粒苹果。农场里有5个工人和1个场主，总共6个人。他们每天一人吃一粒苹果，就足够维持农场里的运作，所以还有剩下4粒苹果。
场主把这4粒苹果卖了，一粒RM10，结果赚了RM40。场主把这RM40拿来提升农场里的所有设施、设备，但是一天最多也需要RM25罢了。多出的RM10就拿来发给5个工人，每人有RM2，剩下RM5拿来当作自己的盈利。
日子这样下去，这个农场就变得很先进，而且工人的住宿和环境都是一流的。5个工人也存了一笔钱。
但是不久这个好场主去世了，来了个新场主。新场主说：'我们要提升农场素质，要有一流的思维。现在你们吃的苹果，需要给RM1.00。但是你想想，这是很便宜的，你去外面买苹果一粒要RM10叻！'
工人没办法，就继续做工和每天给RM1.00来吃他们以前每天吃的免费苹果，结果他们现在每天只赚得RM1.00。
现在，新场主还是把多余的4粒苹果拿去卖，赚了RM40，还是像从前一样，RM25拿来提升设施，RM10就拿来发给5个工人，RM5拿来当作自己的盈利，再来，现在那5粒苹果他卖给工人，赚了RM5.00，现在他每天得RM10.00盈利。
不久，苹果售价突然大涨了一倍，外面售价RM20一粒。现在新场主还是把多余的4粒苹果拿去卖，大赚了RM80。
农场的设施提升工程现在换了是新场主的朋友承包。新场主的朋友说，苹果售价大涨，设施提升工程的费用也要涨价了，变成RM50。其实真正费用才RM30，新场主把多出来的RM20和他的朋友平分。
现在新场主有，
RM10（和他的朋友平分的提升工程费）加
RM20的盈利（RM80-RM50-RM10=RM20）再加
RM5的卖苹果给自己员工赚的钱。
总共是RM35.00。比起以前的RM10，新场主多赚了RM25.00！!
哇！！！暴利叻，苹果售价突然大涨，农场赚多了RM25.00。但是工人还是每天只赚取RM1.00。
但是，贪心的新场主却招来5位员工，对他们说，'你们看看，苹果现在的市场售价是RM20一粒，但是你们却用RM1.00来买一粒苹果，你看你们多幸运！我就辛苦了，我需要津贴你们每人RM19.00，总共RM95.00来给你们苹果吃啊，你看农场的津贴负担多么的重！'
'农场真的很辛苦了，再这样下去，农场会破产，倒闭。现在我卖你们每粒苹果RM1.50吧，我辛苦一点来津贴RM18.50。'
那么现在新场主的暴利又增加了，RM20＋RM10＋RM7.50＝RM37.50，又赚多了RM2.50。这RM2.50是从哪里赚来的？就是从自己工人的口袋赚来的。
现在我问你们，比起当苹果还没暴涨前和暴涨后，农场主变辛苦了还是变有钱了？之前，RM10.00；之后，RM37.50。这么简单，你不是看不明白吧？
场主说津贴很辛苦，有吗？他有从他自己口袋拿出那个他所谓的RM95的苹果津贴吗？农场有因为津贴而破产吗？他现在比起之前赚多了3.75倍！会破产吗？
那油涨价呢？

The Place I learned hardship

2008-06-20T00:33:00.003+08:00

The light at doorstep.

2008-06-15T16:06:00.000+08:00

Perhaps a new image for us - classical revolution. Put on a warm white bulb, it turns purple. Awesome!

Ok, she own it?

2008-06-13T18:05:00.001+08:00

Loke Yang Zhi! Ok ok, I know the spelling is inaccurate!

Caption: YANGTZE CRUISE & TOUR SDN BHD, JALAN IPOH

Tag #1

2008-06-12T11:48:00.002+08:00

Taggety-tagged...

Rite, I'll let myself be associated to this taggy thing...to fill up my 3 months holidays, and believe me when I say it's holiday... TAG TAG TAG!

***

Name 5 people you can think of right off the top of your head.

Don’t read the questions underneath until you write the names of all 5 people. This is a lot funnier if you randomly list the names first. NO CHEATING!!

1. Yee Rui (she tagged me what!!)
2. Lim Zhi
3. Raja Ezman
4. Hock Peng
5. Seng

1. how did you meet number 1? (Yee Rui)
Think Si Ying intro to me back in KMPP

2. on a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your friendship with 1? (Yee Rui)
7 gua...something like wind la

3. How long have you known 4? (Hock Peng)
2 years...

4. How do you know number 3? (Raja)
4S1 classmate

5. Where is 5? (Seng)
Somewhere in Kuantan

6. A fact about number 1. (Yee Rui)
SMART!!!

7. Who is 4 going out with? (Hock Peng)
Pui Kee

8. What does 1 do for a living? (Yee Rui)
For the time being, PSD gua...

9. Would you live with number 3? (Raja)
Oh please, NEVA!

10. What do you like about number 2? (Lim Zhi)
Personality that matters

11. Do you miss number 5? (Seng)
What for? Forget about him! :P

12. Would you make out with number 4? (Hock Peng)
He's a male, that's totally outa topic! Pui Kee would kill me too!

13. What’s you opinion of number 2? (Lim Zhi)
someone I can depend on...

14. What’s your favourite memory with number 5? (Seng)
Eating spree and CNY celeb @ KMB organizing experience...

15. What would you do if number 1 and 2 were going out? (Yee Rui and Lim Zhi)
They would crap lots of shit bout me!

16. Ever had a long conversation with 5? (Seng)
Got, but all crap!

17. Have you slept at 2’s house? (Lim Zhi)
If I say Yes?

18. Do you hang out with 3 alot? (Raja)
back in thr IRP weeks

19. Who have you known the longest?
Damm! It's Raja!! how could this be?!!!!

20. How often do you talk to 1? (Yee Rui)
When I called her

21. How about 2? (Lim Zhi)
Always.

22. Have you ever thought 3 more than a friend? (Raja)
wtf? No way!

23. Would you go out for a date with 5? (Seng)
For eating spree, YES!!!!

24. Do you dream about 2? (Lim Zhi)
Of course

25. What did number 4 do to you that you can never forget? (Hock Peng)
Helped me to collect specimens from IMR

26. What have you done for 1 that the person never forgets? (Yee Rui)
uiii.... kenot remember lo... macam neva leh....

27. Whats 3’s hobby? (Raja)
Facebooking

I tag..
Lim Zhi
Hannah
Marrianne
Nadhila
Creski
Patrick
Raja

as the lucky seven! Sorry ppl! (:P)

Common bathroom door

2008-06-09T15:18:00.001+08:00

M. Bedroom toilet door

2008-06-09T15:15:00.001+08:00

2008-06-09T11:54:00.001+08:00

2008-06-09T11:53:00.001+08:00

2008-06-07T13:43:00.001+08:00

2008-06-07T13:28:00.000+08:00

Completed grill

2008-06-02T14:55:00.001+08:00

Larger sink

2008-06-01T16:06:00.001+08:00

Hse grill

2008-05-31T13:31:00.001+08:00

IB grad briefing

2008-05-22T11:15:00.001+08:00

Well, you know what that means. The diverged paths has finally begun. Thankfully.

Well, exam's are over. What's next? BTN is in 4 days. I hope it is at the very least compatible with the one in Kundasang.

Right, it's over, and I shall not say a character about it. Perhaps just a post reminiscing about the past in captions. So let the new journey come rolling!

Whoa! Who's that!

2008-05-09T00:40:00.001+08:00

How my preperation goes?

2008-05-04T19:31:00.001+08:00

No joke. Those are the materials i flip through each time when chem assestments come. This time, things seemed never end. There are just too many things to cover. Anyone lend me a hand please!!!

Meanwhile, i am still wondering of her sudden hostile towards me... Why? Right, that's outa my topic. I'm pulling out of the excursion. Yes i'm! Rather spend more time with my family... Obnoxious community! Indifferent attitude!!

New gear on the list

2008-05-03T20:26:00.001+08:00

K850i! Topped with HPM-82, it offers a 'cyber-man' phone. Indeed, this will keep me on the go always...
Bit of cons:
1. If only it offers up to ISO 800. Should work fine with the 5megs
2. Perhaps a 2x op zoom to keep abreast with 3x among digicam
3. Larger cap of internal memo. 512mb will do good with its expandable m2 slot
4. Higher end of JAVA which can sustain more JAVA softwares (should top with a larger ram cap too)
...else, i hav yet to explore after my exam. IB's on the list!