no stars

Toh-day, during the 5-hour break in between classes, I drove to Bandar Utama with my mum.

And I used the fifth gear! In the right lane! It felt like riding a roller coaster.
Phew. Thank God my driving's not that bad.

Kids who are about to get your driving license, drive with a parent. They put sense into you. Common. Road. Sense. That we probably lack in the first 12 months of driving, I am not kidding.

The reason we went to BU was to collect my prizes from 8TV Quickie.
Who should I collect them from but from the hey-I-saw-you-in-GYCamp girl?
You know, the people you see on events only. And never bother to get to know them for some unknown reason. Hmm.

Petrina (under the links) was interning at 8TV and she helped me get the gifts:

That one *points* is Estee Lauder's turbo-powered-charged-mascara-eyelash-enhancer-mascara. Did I say mascara twice? Yes. This is the mascara that my mum wanted. Because it was EL and we were out of mascaras. HAHA

So Aidee tried it and it just bergetar-getar a little bit but didn't do much to the length of her eyelashes. Kind of dissapointing since EL makes some of the best mascaras.

The other one *points* is the 101-Ways-To-Say-I-Love-You CD something or the other. A lot of songs. Mostly from the 80s and 90s. Two Simply Red songs, but no Stars?!

Glory to God for these gifts!

D'amor Cottage

Somewhere during Chinese New Year, we went to this random shophouse thing in the middle of nowhere.

Like seriously, in the middle of Banting, way past Bukit Tinggi, on the way to Nilai.

Yeah. Somewhere there lah.

It's such an adorable place! This shop sells lots of decoration and furniture, mostly flowery english-y stuff. Not as over-the top as you may think.
It has a blog too! D'amor Cottage
We spent quite a while there. The Malay owners are very nice people, and I think the owner's mother speaks Hokkien!

The stuff here is sold much cheaper than other places. Pictures below (of course I asked permission first)

And my favourite picture. I wanted to get this NY Central clock:

God bless the Malaysian politicians

The term "drama queen" was possibly coined for Malaysian politicians. I'm sorry, but after so many days of watching nonsensical action on the tube and through the papers, I cannot keep my mouth shut anymore.

And apparently, Mr. Zubedy (the company that puts meaningful ads every national celebration day in major newspapers) also could not tahan the politiking anymore and voiced out his opinion on page N37 of The Star today (26th Feb 2009), which, I'm sure, mirrors the sentiments of the people of Malaysia today.
See here for the letter.

He ends with "focus on the people. Focus on the economy". Well-written, sir, very well-written.

And to think, on the day that it is published, a telenovela erupted in front of the Parliament. EEEEESSSSSSHHHHHHHHHH these people have to learn some anger management. Or time management. Like hello, American Idol is on every Thursday night, that's our daily drama intake.

I mean, I know Karpal Singh is being threatened with the mailing of the threats and the live bullets and the issue from the "celaka" bn youth, but his supporters should really take a leaf out of anger management books.

Let justice run its course.
The Parliament speaker has already assured them that Karpals' safety will not be compromised (a very wise and fair move by the way).
So, what was the fuss?
Why create drama and WASTE valuable time and resources?

If your enemy angers you, don't fight back.
"If he asks you to walk one mile, walk with him two miles"
Treat him well. Treat him with respect. Go read Sun Tzu's The Art of War, for goodness' sake!

Sheesh! Even I'm a teenager and I know how to treat those who don't like me! Why can't these seasoned and matured politicians do the same?!

Buck up!
And God bless you!

does anybody hear her?

She is running
A hundred miles an hour in the wrong direction
She is trying
But the canyon's ever widening
In the depths of her cold heart
So she sets out on another misadventure just to find
She's another two years older
And she's three more steps behind

Does anybody hear her? Can anybody see?
Or does anybody even knows she's going down today
Under the shadow of our steeple
With all the lost and lonely people
Searching for the hope that's tucked away in you and me
Does anybody hear her? Can anybody see?

She is yearning
For shelter and affection
That she never found at home
She is searching
For a hero to ride in
To ride in and save the day
And in walks her prince charming
And he knows just what to say
Momentary lapse of reason
And she gives herself away

If judgement looms under every steeple
If lofty glances from lofty people
Can't see past her scarlet letter
And we never even met her

He is running
A hundred miles an hour in the wrong direction


Does Anybody Hear Her, Casting Crowns

kitchen baths

When I was 8 or 9, my sister and I liked to clean the kitchen (it was outdoor and a wet kitchen then) and douse ourselves in water for fun.

When you're a kid, water is always fun. Sunway Lagoon...swimming pools...rainy days. Even plastic swimming pools. ^^

Then one of my aunts dropped by when we were cleaning the kitchen. She remarked, "Kitchen is not for bathing wan lor!" with and exasperated face like >=( and spoiled our mood for like 5 seconds.

Then we continued playing. Because deep down we were aware that it was the only time in our lives we could play water in the kitchen without anyone calling us insensible. Except maybe that aunt. xD

just some thoughts passing by

just because i look happy don't assume i've got nothing on my plate! =D

i'm only blogging cos ebscohost doesn't want to load

Sooo I was browsing through the e-boutiques one day when I stumbled across this one selling couple tees. The guys' one says "ROMEO" while the girls' one says "JULIET". And that got me thinking, awwwh, isn't that so sweet and literature-y of the couples, paying homage to one of Shakespeare's greatest hits.

Then I thought about how tacky it is. (sorry lah)

Then I thought about the story of Romeo and Juliet. Didn't the chick kill the guy, and killed herself in the end?

Woah! What kinda twisted idea is that, wearing the shirts? It's like a walking "The Pact" by Jodi Picoult.

Now here's a pair that don't take themselves too seriously:

CUTE




image is result of google

friday

"If there was a controlling power outside the universe, it could not show itself to us as one of the facts inside the universe-no more than the architect of a house could actually be a wall or staircase or fireplace in that house. The only way in which we could expect it to show itself would be inside ourselves as an influence or a command trying to get us to behave in a certain way."

-C.S. Lewis

have you devoted time?

picture from here

If you don't do your devotion everyday, I wish you'd read Zlwin's devotion posts on his blog. Here's an excerpt of his most recent one, To Put To Naught The Things That Are:

Do not let the enemy to convince you that you are not good enough to be used by God. Do not let the enemy tell you that you are too weak, you can’t speak well, you are not good with people, you are shy, you are not rich enough and you are not talented enough or not influential enough. Let me tell you that the lesser you are, all the more better it is because God will be able to use you more to demonstrate what He can do with weak people like you and me. If only we would lay down our lives at the foot of the cross and fully yield our life to God, we would not be able to see what God can do.

start product, end product

Be joyful always, pray continually;
give thanks in all circumstances,
for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
-1 Thesselonians 5:16-18

monday

Talentime trailers are out! Click here to check them out.
Ish. The 2nd trailer makes Ipoh look so desireable. (Food trip in April people!)

Yasmin Ahmad also recently made a little commercial for SPCA here. The synopsis with it sheds some light on the true story that inspired the ad.

"No he can't read my poker face"

Poker Face.mp3 - Lady gaga

The first time I heard Lady Gaga's Poker Face, I thought the lyrics were saying "P-P-P-Pump up the bass" but as it turns out, it was "P-P-P-Poker face" Hahaha

Musically, Poker Face sounds a lot like Just Dance. Poker Face has a less superficial meaning.

JD was just about an intoxicated clubber who probably got drugged and still wants to dance to increase her blood circulation, thereby increasing her chances of getting a stroke in a nightclub she doesn't know the name (that's why they always tell you that beer/durian/massage is a bad combo). PF is about gambling in casinos and with a person's heart, which, I guess is kinda superficial too.

dreams happen in rem and non-rem sleep

after psychology class last week, where the lecturer talked about REM sleep and dreams, i've been having more dreams and remembering them more!
the theory that what you do in the day affects your dreams works. but not that nicelah. cos when you just wanna sleep blankly these funny and rapidly verocious dreams come and eat up your brain cells' functions.
hahaha