a cup of insani-tea

Hello.

Today, I will introduce you to college life as my camphone sees it.

Be aware public displays of affection (PDA) at HICT. Like...

Here, you have to keep an eye on your shoes. Iona learnt the lesson the hard way when her Vincci high heels were snatched by two different people. These people proceeded to run around the conference hall in opposite directions, distracting the poor, barefooted girl, much to the amusement of spectators.


Also, watch out for this human called Wee Han. He has a tendency to pull your hair and cause your face to turn into a grimace, like Ivan here.


A key rule when studying is to avoid a combination of Janelle and Iona.


They will cause you to laugh till your stomach aches. For no reason.


Also, do not skip around the college grounds with a partner holding Wee Han's pen in your hands, as the pen WILL break into two.
It doesn't matter if you and your partner are wearing shirts of the same color.



When in college, you will stumble upon the occasional Thai tourist guide.
"Sawadeekaaaa!" he seems to say. "Follow me!"


"Thailand is a beautiful land. Here, we have exports such as Ms. Thailand 2008/2009..."



"Little children who look like this will try to get you to buy some souveniers from them,"


"If you don't want to buy from them, watch out, because they will do THIS,"

*pouty lips, big eyes*

"Oh yeah. When going through the streets at night, be aware of suspicious characters such as..."

Oh. I still haven't post about this yet.

=D

My blog is mentioned as an answer on Yahoo!Answers !
Figaro Bakery

Oh wow. =D

Mamma Mia (!)

Can you imagine James Bond and the editor from The Devil Wears Prada dueting in a love song?


Well, imagine no more! The powers that be has heard your requests and are granting it in the form of a musical inspired by hit songs from Abba, Mamma Mia!



(LOVE the dress! xD)

Okay, the deal is, this chick from Mean Girls (Amanda Seyfried) is getting married to the Sky. Some trivia: Rachel McAdams (from Mean Girls too! and the up-and-coming House Bunny), Emmy Rossum, Amanda Bynes and Mandy Moore were all considered for the plum role of Sophie.

Anyhoo, Sophie wants to know who her dad is before her wedding, because her mother Donna was flinging with three men at one time at one summer. So she invites them and mayhem follows, naturally.

Cue Bollywood song-and-dance routine on a small island off Greece.

Pierce Brosnan cannot sing! He's not tone deaf, but he sounds so nasally strange that it was like listening to music through a pipe. Meryl Streep, on the other hand, was like a musical firecracker throughout the movie. Speaking of which, it seems like the characters would break into song every three minutes or so.

One thing though-when you watch this movie, most of the audience will be over 30. A few teenagers, but that's it, really. Although I didn't grow up in the 80s, I could recognize some of the songs they sang in this movie-Dancing Queen, Winner Takes It All, I Have a Dream and of course, Mamma Mia.

Hrmmm. When I was younger, I thought the Spice Girls sang Mamma Mia. xD

I love love love the place that they filmed it. I have a strange feeling it's Santorini. Obviously on one of the Greek islands. Anyway, the scenery is marvellous, and the colors are so sunshiney bright and happy you won't fall asleep in the duration of this movie! Sounds like Wee Han on sugar.

Storyline-wise, it's the tried and tested formula with a happy ending. I still find the gay Colin Firth hard to understand, though-it's like every movie in 2008 has to have a gay character.

I can't seem to find anything to gripe about the movie-except the little boy next to me in the theater who released gas every 10 minutes, and his mum who contributed to the smell of greasy food in the theater. Oh, and that parasitic waste who obviously cannot understand English kicking at the back of my seat, evidently wanting to get his groove on.


This musical/movie gets a 4.5/5 from me.

Oh, and guess what? KL will be playing host to the real deal in December! The musical from West End will be here till the new year. Read The Star newspaper for more info. Yes, I am plotting to get free tickets, God willing.


-all pictures googled.

Oh, and this cracked us up:

My little sister, putting lip stick for my mum: "Do you want Angelina Jolie, or the Dark Knight?"

manic mundane marry-me monday

today's monday, and we've just gotten through a couple of hours of OL11O.
tomorrow's tuesday, and after OL125 i've got a group discussion for 110. oh the business.
then i'll see if i can rush the 125 reflective essay.
wednesday should be freer, we'll see how.
thursday is another public holiday.
friday is also a holiday.

i miss you less than i expected. sorry.

there is one we would like to call our own,
to have and to hold-
but are you ready for it?

Mmm....sizzling hot crabs, marinaded in soy sauce and oyster paste, fragrantly tempting the people all around.

i should find work when this sem ends. *puts on sandwhich board* *sandwhich board says writer for hire*

"i miss the catch if they throw me the ball"-the ting tings

Venue: Jeth Cafe, Bukit Tinggi
Date: Saturday
Event: Reunion, Starians 2007

My sister finally gave in and loaned me the 1000D!
But I'm amatuer so most pictures came out blurry.
Everything looks pretty when taken with a DSLR! I'm biased, sue me.

PS: How can a RM15.90 meal cost you RM30? When other people in the group don't pay up. =/ Time for pictures!

My boy friend

Brendan and I

Iona and Teck Juan

Cherylyn

Clockwise, top left: Daryl, Jamie, Annabel, Choo Weng

Clockwise, top: Daryl, Brendan, Iona

Clockwise, top left: Jamie, Daryl, Mei Lian, Tien Hwei, Shirlyn

Family potrait (Shueue Ing's Bf, Shueue Ing, Ee Von, Chuan Ying, Su Leng)

Bigger family potrait (look at Iona's face! :/)

Venue: Iona's house
Date: Late Saturday afternoon
Event: Direct selling *ahem* free facial, sorry. Mary Kay stuff.

Yin Xian and her products.

She tested us with:
cleanser,
toner,
moisturiser,
sunblock,
dark eye remover thingy,
lip salt,
lip balm
and three other products for our hands.
Phew! That's a long list. No cucumber slices though.
Can't post up pictures here. The masks are LOL-fying.

To end, Teck Juan and Jason's wedding potrait. Imagine 80s wedding potraits where the subjects pretend there's something on the ceiling. xD

PS: Please give appropriate credit where due, if you want to use the pictures here. Thank you!

The problem

The problem with Hollywood is that it makes you think that you are self-sufficient, when the reality isn't so.

The world tells you that to survive in this hard-knock life, you have to be independent. You cannot lean on anyone, because it exposes your vulnerability.

PAH!

That is trash. As humans, we are weak, we sin, we cannot stand on our own, and we ALWAYS WANT SOMEONE bigger than us to guide us, to love us, and to be there whenever we call out for help.

As beings with brains, we have the choice to decide to who that SOMEONE is.

You want that SOMEONE to be...


...music?

It won't last. What if you turn deaf?


...a guy or a girl?

Can someone who can be weaker than you lead you and be there for you? Trust me, it'll be like the blind leading the blind.


...your parents?

Well, what if you're overseas, and your parents aren't there to walk every step with you? Hrm...


...the world?

The world is big. It's bad. If you don't have the right wisdom, you'll fall.


...arts?

It's not going to last, either. You want something that you can count on 100%.


...your friends?

Let me ask you this: have you been let down by a close friend before? See what I mean.

There is only one SOMEONE who can fill in that place of a strong tower in your time of need.
You can count on Him to be there for you.
You can rest assured He wants the best for you, and will make you better and stronger to face life's challenges.
You can sleep well, knowing that He will love you with everlasting love, no matter how bad you've sinned.

All you have to do is ASK.


John: 11:25,26
Jesus said to her,
"I am the ressurrection and the life.
He who believes in me will live, even
though he dies; and whoever lives and
believes in me will never die.
Do you believe this?"

PS: By all means, go ahead and enjoy arts, friends, family, life, music.
But bear in mind that everything is secondary compared to knowing and having a relationship with your Creator.



-all pictures googled.

Mamma Mia

The Color-Coordinated Post

Black
The color of the DSLR my little sister totes: a birthday present.
Don't hate me 'cos she won't share it.

Green
Ivan doing the Statue of Liberty matching the banner at college.

Black and White
My little sister's PATD concert ticket.
Yeah, the same sister.

Steel Blue
Sigur Ros' Heima DVD.
No, I did not buy it. I don't really listen to them in the first place.

Brown
Khadijah's affogato thing (it's coffee and whipped cream) at Black Canyon.
Served with alphabet biscuits, cinnamon stick and jasmine tea.

Orange
TGIF's Shrimp Martini at Janielle's birthday celebration.

Unity
"Where there is pure love,
there is no room for anger of any kind"
-Sir Harold Klemp, The Language of Soul

Happy belated birthday, Malaysia.

Color blind?

psalm 147:3-he heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds

Oh wow! Haven't updated since Saturday!

NOW you can give me earrings as birthday presents. Finally got my ears re-pierced after class yesterday. Held on to mummy tightly when the process was over. PAIN OKAY?! Sigh. The painful things silly girls go through for the fun of it.

Yes, it was offensive when people use to give me earrings as birthday gifts. *hurt* I'm feeling a bit picky, so I only want silver hoop earrings. For now. Nevermind the fact that my birthday's in April.

Watched Mamma Mia with my mama last Sunday! For FREE! XD Review coming soon. It was filmed in GREECE! Yeah, of course I recognised the songs.

Thank God the role play went smoothly! I <3 my group members.

-Be happy! Be hyper! Be joyous! Eat sugar!-

did he not?

i am sorry
...that i lie to the people around me when they ask "how are you?"

...to the people to whom i have been putting up a face for.

...for not having real passion.

...that my perception of God as an angry, impatient, short fused father is a wrong one.

...that i can tell no one how i really feel, i cannot fully be truthful to some people as i would like to be, and i am sorry for knowing that you guys cannot handle it.

...for blogging about it.

...that i am not committed.

...for not being dedicated enough.

...for not having the right answer.

...for being blunt, short fused, indecisive.

...for shouting.

...for being emotional. No, scrap that, i have the right to be emotional. EAT MY SHORTS.


*

Second thoughts are useless and futile when I know the real answer.

The race seems too long and too tough to be true. Maybe, I thought, I'm not living life like how He would like me to be. Maybe I'm be better off living as a nobody. Maybe it'd be better if I just gave up completely.

Sometimes I have a vague wanting to let go of it all. Then I stop myself by looking at those who have already gave up halfway, and those who have just started the race. And I ask myself, how can I?

So what if the passion is not real? Paul did say "As long as the Gospel is preached,", did he not?

yellow absorbent and porous is he

If you leave a comment on this post:

1. I'll respond with something random about you
2. I'll challenge you to try something
3. I'll pick a color that I associate with you
4. I'll tell you something I like about you
5. I'll tell you my first/clearest memory of you
6. I'll tell you what animal you remind me of
7. I'll ask you something I've always wanted to ask you
8. If I do this for you, you must post this on yours, and the answers as well

I kena tag the other day by four lovely ladies. Read it here.

today's show was brought to you by the number 5!

I got tagged by Poh Leong!

Number one, this tag is the longest and draggiest ever made,
Number two, if you have been tagged, you are not under any obligation to complete it.
Number three: Enjoy!

Name: Princess Consuela Banana Hammock
Sisters: Dua
Brothers: Tiada
Shoe size: Lima ke atas
Height : 155cm dua tahun yang lalu
Where do you live: Klang
Favourite drinks: Water-based
Favourite breakfast: Continental! Grilled bacon, frazzled eggs, fat juicy sausages, butter-slathered toast, fluffy pancakes with maple syrup.


Have you ever
Been on a plane?: Yes
Swam in the ocean: Yes
Fallen asleep at school: Yes
Broken someone’s heart: Don't know
Fell off your chair : YES! This is fun to do.
Sat by the phone all night waiting for someone to call: No
Saved e-mails: Yes

What is your room like: Pastel
What’s right beside you: Headphone and handphone
What is the last thing you ate: Dinner
Sore throat: What?
Stitches: No

Do you believe in love at first sight: No
Like picnics: Yes
Who was the last person you danced with: Dance like how?
Last made you smile: Message
You last yelled at: My group members. WORK IT!

Today did you:
Talk to someone you like: I like everybody.
Kissed anyone: No
Get sick: No
Talk to an ex: Don't have one
Miss someone: Yes
Eat: A lot

Best feeling in the world: In the presence of God with His people
Do you sleep with stuffed animals: Snowman counts?
What’s under your bed: Space
Who do you really hate: I don't hate. I dislike with great intensity. Yes I've said that before.
What time is it now? 8:03pm


Random:
Is there a person who is on your mind now: Yes
Do you have any siblings: DUH
Do you want children: 40-60
Do you smile often: Not really
Do you like your hand-writing: Yes
Are your toe nails painted: No. Blue would be a nice color.


Whose bed other than yours would you rather sleep in: Iona's! XD cos she has a whole village in it.
What color shirt are you wearing now: PINK
What were you doing at 7:00 p.m. yesterday: Eating dinner
I can’t wait till...: I get married.
When did you cry last: Three weeks ago?
Are you a friendly person: OF COURSE. I WHACK YOUR HEAD ASK THIS KIND OF QUESTION
Do you have any pets: No
Where is the person you have feelings for right now: You tell me.
Did the last person you held hands with mean anything to you now? Whose hand did I last hold?
Do you sleep with the TV on? Only if I'm tired
What are you doing right now: Wasting my time
Have you ever crawled through a window: Maybe
Can you handle the truth: Yes


Are you too forgiving: Sometimes
Are you closer to your mother or father: Mother
Who was the last person you cried in front of: I don't cry in front of people for no reason.
How many people can you say you’ve really loved: I don't know.
Do you eat healthy: No
Do you still have pictures of you & your ex: Sad la no ex.
Have you ever cried because of something someone said to you?: Yes
If you’re having a bad day, who are you most likely to go to? Myself.
Are you loud or quiet most of the time?: Uh, loud?
Are you confident?: Yes

5 things I was doing 10 years ago:
(i) Climbing into drains
(ii) Watching Cartoon Network
(iii) Doodling
(iv) Making FWENS in SHTANDAHD WAAAN
(v) Pinching my little sister's cheeks

5 things on my to-do list today:
(i) Study a BIT
(ii) Remember to BREATHE
(iii) Go to TOILET when the time comes
(iv) Watch TV
(v) Pray. Tomorrow Undang! If you're reading this say a little prayer for me.

Jue Lyn: When is this tag going to end?

5 snacks I enjoy:
(i) Pringles
(ii) Chocolates
(iii) Potato chips
(iv) Ice cream
(v) LURRVEEE

5 things I would do if I were a billionaire:
(i) Get married in a really expensive wedding gown.
(ii) Give to missions
(iii) Give out cash to people
(iv) Invest
(v) Buy stuff

5 of my bad habits:
(i) Not consistent in reading the Bible
(ii) No study plan whatsoever
(iii) Don't have a budget plan
(iv) Forget names EASILY
(v) Like to scratch and peel self. Ask me.

5 jobs I've had:
1. Waitress
2. Salesgirl
3. Choir singer
4. Student
5. Writer

5 OF MY HOBBIES:
1. Read
2. Draw/Paint
3. Music
4. Outings
5. Think

5 People to Tag
1. Chia Yee-you need something to update about
2. Janelle-there's two pictures of you in this post
3. Cherylyn-if you've yet to do this
4. Jue Lyn-because you're my tag buddy
5. Marcus-only if you've done revising Sejarah form four and five

TNT

Motivate Your Team
Dress Up
Be Yourself
Be Someone Else
Inspire Others
Provoke the Rest
Challenge Yourself
A Cheer of Exhilaration
A Dance Of Victory
An Act Of Triumph
Team Spirit & Much More



Grace Youth (GY) camp.
The camp that has been a channel of change to the lives of youths.
The camp that has been an annual heckuva fun time for youths.

The camp where you can jump,
run,
scream,
pig out,
role play,
be still,
laugh out loud,
cry your heart out,
"kill" people with a water gun,
pamper a stranger for no reason,
collect money for your team,
make 300+ friends and
get to know God MORE-
all in FOUR DAYS AND THREE NIGHTS.

And it's not just for Christians!

Details for GY Camp 2008

Fees: RM 230 (subject to revision)

PS: Did you spot Caleb in the video?