Several In One

I wasn't able to connect to the internet for the past 4 days! There are a lot I want to blog about but since I'm trying to buy back all the time I wasted waiting to online, we'll just keep this short, alright? ^^;

So, my second brother is back in Malaysia but he'll be leaving on the coming Thursday. He, along with my mom, kayah and sis visited me in Kampar since I wasn't able to return home (because of test! @#$%^&*!). To (somewhat like) welcome my brother, I cooked dinner for everyone. Well, I was too busy cooking that I forgot to test taste 4 out of 5 dishes but I think they turned out well. We went pasar malam and the new Tesco (which All Kampar-ians are really proud of) at night and following morning we went Ipoh. I got a new purse and a piece of shirt that really describes me shirt :D

It says, 'Single All The Way'.

As mentioned, there's a new entertainment in Kampar, which is the oh-so-great Tesco. There were hell lots of people and I don't get why. I mean, it's just Tesco. It's not like it's KLCC or Mid Valeey or anything. Some of them even dressed up to come here. That's really something new to me. The new entertainment to me is, however, not Tesco.

Look, it's in KAMPAR.

It's the Crazy Hoop machine in Tesco! I'm kind of like a little addicted to that machine where each time I visit tesco, I'll make sure to at least play a round. My current highest score is 167 :D

I may be short but, hey, I can shoot! XD

Last night, when I was in Tesco, my Photography Society president called. There'll be a motor show in Ipoh this coming weekend and 5 of the sports car will stop by in Kampar. He asked if I'll be interested to have a look or something. Well, hell yeah! I love cars!

Not-so-sporty sports cars.

I went there and much to my disappointment, the so-called sports car are not so 'sporty' after all. They're just some very ordinary Skyline which you can easily see on the street in Klang. But I guess that was a big thing for Kampar since there was hell of a big crowd?

Some were showing off their stereos.

Last Monday, Guat Shan, Wei Khiang, Sito and 2 of her friends together with me, went to TAR College for a fine dining. The theme was dance and I have to say it was pretty good- the food and all. After eating, there was an open dance floor, and well, I guess you could say we weren't that sporting to go out and dance. I mean, I would if they played nice rocking songs and there were other people dancing.

I'm cooking this tomorrow! :D

It's my mom's birthday today, so Happy Birthday Mummy! My wish for you, well, may you buy more shoes (LOL!). I was told that my family will be going to dine in KL tonight. I missed it! Shucks!

Again, my second brother will be returning to Syria on Thursday. I was still thinking if I should return home tomorrow to send him off. It's a long journey but.. Mushkahil khabir chisdan!

8 Facts On 08.08.08

I've been tagged long long time ago by Emel but I'm only doing this now. I have my reason- 8 facts revealed on 08.08.08 XD The truth is, this wasn't pre-planned. Since the title of the tag wasn't 8 Secret facts, I'll just reveal something general. Even if it was 8 Secret facts, I wouldn't reveal, would I? Or else they wouldn't be secret anymore. Anyway, here comes the 8 facts some of you might not know of.

1. I'm a fashion conscious person.

Jerseys are always in trend.

In deed, I'm into fashion but most of the time, I do not really follow the current trend. Reasons are:

~ I'm afraid of becoming overdress or become lala-ish
~ I'm afraid of criticisms
~ I care for how people might react to my changes
~ My mom would usually say, "Too mature on you." or "Don't suit you."
~ I'm really indecisive. So sometimes when I feel a particular clothe looked good on me but someone else said no, I wouldn't buy that piece.

In the end, I just stick to jeans and t-shirt. Simple and nice, as my mom always say but sometimes, people (especially me) will grow bored of it, no?

2. I'm very environmental.

Imagine this place being destroyed. Sad, no?

People say there are only 2 groups of people. They are either into technology or environment. The irony is, I'm into both. I love technology, at the same time, I care for the environment. I can't bare to see the nature being destroyed. Yes, I know I might sound like some activist fighting for the right of his people but this is the truth. I hate to see destruction be it towards plants or animal but I know there's nothing I can do to help. I can't act alone and I don't have the time to join groups. So, all I can do to at least help is to recycle, minimize the use of our natural resources, minimize the usage of plastics and do no litter around. I hope everyone who reads this could at least perform this little act to help. Little actions like this do make a difference.

3. I like androgynous guys.

It's a He. So my type.

I'm 18, I haven't dated anyone before and I don't plan to date anyone anytime soon. But sometimes, I would like to think how my parents will react when I date someone 'unusual'. My type of guy would be someone fashionable, knowledgeable, smart, tall, specky etc. etc. One obvious characteristic, if you know me well enough, is i like androgynous guys. On the wall of my room, there are several pictures of my Japanese idols. There was once my dad looked at the picture, he pointed at that picture and asked me, "This one girl ah?" and I replied, "No la.. Guy.". My dad, kind of shocked and said, "Pondan ah?!" LOL! Guat Shan loves that scene. That's why at times, I would tend to imagine if i date guys who are androgynous, or gangster-like or maybe from other ethnic groups, how would my family react?

4. Forgive and Forget.

Believe it or not, I used to fight with Leon everyday.
Yet, we're so close to each other.

Some people forgive but don't forget. Some forget but don't forgive. You see, if you keep grudges, you won't be happy. What's the point of remembering something bad someone did to you? I mean, if you keep those bad memory in mind, and every time you recall them, you won't be happy. Even if you recall them, what can you do? Hate them? So what if you hate them? You're suffering (as in mood wise) not them. So, why not just forgive, if they apologize, that is, and just forget? Life would be so much easier that way. But of course, there'll always be times when people do no apologize. So, if they don't, just forget about it. There's no use arguing over who is right and who is wrong. When someone makes me angry, I would be angry or sometimes, even mad at that particular time. But after that, I just forget about it. Harmony is important :)

5. Numbers.

My number 1 best friend when it comes to Maths.

I'm weak in Mathematics and I do not really like numbers but I love money! Money is almost everything. Almost. Yes, I know, money can't buy love, money can't buy happiness, money can't buy health. Think about this: Without money, you won't be able to live a comfortable life with your wants and needs. Will be happy that way? Without money, you won't be able to buy healthy food or see a doctor. Viruses strike everyone no matter how hygienic you are. Will be stay healthy that way? When you're poor, you'll tend to work harder and spend more time to earn some extra money for your family. You'll then spend lesser time with your love ones. Where does love come from then? I'm not saying that with money, you can find happiness and of sort. There some really rich people but fail to find those in life. But I'm a realist. If you tell me money is not at all important, I'll think there's something wrong in your head. Hahaha..

6. I get bored easily.

Some might think fishing is boring, but it's fun for a change.

According to Guat Shan, a Gemini gets bored easily. That's one thing I must agree on. I don't know if it's applicable to all Geminis' but it is so applicable on me. I might be interested in one thing but the next moment, I'm already no where to be seen with that one that I was previously interested on. Maybe that's the reason why I'm into various sports and activities. I want to try something new, something that attract me. Back when I was in school, I was an athlete. I play basketball, volleyball, netball, hockey, badminton. I'm a runner and a jumper. I'm in university now and at times, my friends would invite me to play football with them. But the clubs and societies I join in my university are fishing club, photography society and dance club. Somewhat irony, right? I'm active but the clubs that I join are passive. Well, at least I won't get bored. Oh, one thing I will never get bored of, Manchester United.

7. I don't want to have kids.

I don't think I have the ability to take care of her, or any babies.
But I can certainly play with them.

To be exact, I like to play with them but I do not like to take care of them. I like kids where age ranges from 2-7 years old. The period where I can play childishly with them. I can't imagine myself having kids in the future. They'll cry for reasons I don't understand. They'll need intensive care when I'm a very simply. They'll run and play around when I want them to behave. They'll be too quiet for my liking. In short, I like kids to play with but not to keep.

8. Tortoise and frogs are sent from hell.

OMG!! So disgusting!

As much as I love the nature, I think tortoise and frogs are animals sent from hell. They're evil! They scare the hell out of me. They're so green. So slimy. So disgusting! Few days ago, I encountered a frog in Shiau Ping's toilet and gosh, I shouted so loud I woke Guat Shan up. That frog is still lingering somewhere in the house but it's okay as long as I don't see it.

It took me pretty long to think of these 8 facts but there are lots more I want to share but I guess that's enough for now. Other bloggers, it's fun to keep this going and to let people know a little about yourself, so feel free to tag along.

Remember to catch the Olympics!

10 Weeks And I'm Tired

I've been having tests and quizzes since the fourth week of my semester. It's now end of week 11 and next week, I'll have 3 papers to sit for. My test will go on till week 13, one week before the end of the semester. Following week 14, I'll have a week of study week and it'll be my finals.

I'm so tired of the tests and quizzes. I've been having quizzes and testfor 10 weeks! I need a break!

Formulas, facts and concepts.. I'm tired.

Here's a summary of my test only (excluding assignments and others) schedule:

Week 4 - Political Science test 1
Week 5 - Computer System test 1
Week 6 - Cell Biology quiz 1
Week 7 - Lab A Test 1
Week 8 - Cell Biology mid-term, Computer System mid-term
Week 9 - Atomic quiz 1
Week 10 - Political Science mid-term
Week 11 - Atomic mid-term, Computer System Practical test
Week 12 - Political Science test 2, Cell Biology quiz 2, Lab A test 2
Week 13 - Computer System test 2

My second brother, who went Syria to work 6 months ago is finally coming back tomorrow (expecting to arrive on Saturday morning). I finally get to see him after like 6 longs months but my schedule is too pack to even fit in a slot to meet my brother.

My second bro, photo taken last year.

This weekend, my family was supposed to come with my brother but I asked them not to since I'll have to sit for 3 papers, Cell Biology, Political Science and Lab Test A next week. I told them instead that I'll go back home next weekend. The problem is, the Monday after the weekend I'm going home, I'll have to sit for my Computer System test. I won't have anytime to study.

I'm so dead. It's like if I were to stay in Kampar to study, it's wrong since my brother is finally home but if I were to go home to meet my brother, I'll have to sacrifice my academics, which I'm not willing to. Either way, I'm dead.

Help.

Eliza Loo, the Social Realist

I did a personality test the other day but did not blog about it then because I was too busy with politics.. I mean, my elective, Political Science. I had to finish my supposedly group assignment which was only partially completed and was only pass to me on the day before the deadline. I had very limited time for editting which left me no time for my revision for my mid-term test for the same subject. And God knows how bad I am in politics. Now I can only hope to at least pass my mid-term :(

Anyway, back to the main subject. So, I did a personality test and found it pretty interesting and true at certain parts. It turned out to be I'm a Social Realist. The description given was quite long so I cropped off which ever not applicable to me. The final result is.. oh, before that, no, I'm not trying to boast about my good values. I can't help it if what was given were all positive, right? XD

So, what does this face tells you about my personality?

:: popular persons full of energy (yes, I'm an active and determined.. at times XD)

:: reliable, well organized and helpful

:: marked social streak

:: always ready to listen to the worries and problems of others and spare no effort when they are asked for help (friends help, you know?)

:: empathy and understanding (especially when it comes to the mind and environment. Yes, I am very environmental.)

:: always willing to highly regard the strong points of the other person and to excuse that person’s weaknesses (well, everyone has their weakness, right? We're not god.)

:: most sociable of all personality type (is this just a polite way of saying I'm talkative?)

My harmonious house mate. One tried to eat me.
One hates the camera. And we still live in harmony.

:: very difficult to cope with conflicts and criticism - harmony is their elixir of life (how could people not like harmony?)

:: acknowledgment and esteem are very important to this type (wakakakaka!! but I'm not saying it's not true XD)

:: at work and in partnerships, they are loyal, committed and always there when needed

Prada group. One of the best group ever!

:: find it easy to make friends due to their open, warm manner

My ex-class mates. My friends :)

:: show their feelings openly and honestly (well, if you don't show your feeling honestly, who's going to understand you?)

:: prefer clear, structured surroundings and work processes; they find too much change unrest unpleasant

:: open-minded towards anything new only to a limited extent (open-mindedness is the key to happiness :D)


In short, I am..

extroverted, practical, sentimental..

The sentimental side of me. Meet my bonsai, Moo Moo Mitsu.

..planning, emotional, temperamental, energetic, tradition-conscious, loyal, helpful, devoted, reliable, caring, objective, thorough, organized, warm-hearted, open, friendly, sociable, chummy, obliging, self-sacrificing, public-spirited, sensitive, kind, demanding.


And finally, the subjects I might be interested in.. This part is so true. I'm really into everything below :D

honorary work, hiking, parties..

New Year party 2008.

going out..

Not just shopping, but travelling is considered as going out as well.

music..

"Let the music heal your soul.
Let the music take control.
Let the music give you the power to move any mountain."

(Bravo All Stars, Let the Music Heal Your Soul.)

cooking..

Making of onigiri, Japanese rice balls.

craftwork..

Christmas 2007 small gifts. All are hand made!

nature..

Another reason why I love Kampar.

literature.

One of my wishes, become a part time journalist in the future.

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Saman!

I was having my Computer System practical when I received a news from my sister.

"Eh.. jahanam.. U drive waja kena saman u noe..rm300.. On the 20.05.08, jam 1056.. Melebihi had laju.. Had laju 110km/j, had laju lalu dikesan 145km/j.."

Guat Shan, you speeder!

It was Guat Shan's fault! She was the one who drove that time!

Psychology Test

I have something interesting! Take a piece of paper and join me! :D But before that, promise that you would not scroll down this page before you finish with your test.

First of all, on the piece of paper, draw the 6 shapes as shown in the picture above. On the same paper, draw or add whatever you want to those shapes. Yes, anything! Just draw whatever you want. Come on, do it! It's going to be fun. Remember to take your time and no peeping below before you finished with yours!

Leon says, "We have time."

Alright, now done with your drawing? Now, ask yourself questions like, 'What did you feel when you drew that picture?', 'What were you thinking of?', 'How did that picture made you feel?'. Make some short notes of your answers on the side of that picture and move on to the next one. Done? Let's us analyze what we drew, okay?


The first circle, represents how people see you. I drew a smiley face. When I was asked to describe that picture, I said that smiley face was taught by my childhood best friend, Victoria. She taught me how to draw such hair. And I said the picture is kind of like carzy and playful with the tongue sticking out from the mouth. So, my friend interpreted that people see me as a crazy, playful and nostalgic person. In my own interpretation, I think people see me as a very carefree and stress free person because that picture was taught to me when I was in standard 3. At that time, there were no stress and life is so simple. All I did was play. But the truth is, I am not as carefree and stress free as I appear to be, or so I think.


The second shape represents how you see your sex life to be. Well, as you can see, I drew a Nike-Just Do It! I guess you can interpret as much XD However, in my own interpretation, it's not just as simple as, 'Just Do It!'. You see, Nike is an expensive brand and not everyone can easily own a Nike product. So, yes, I am not cheap and I am not easily available to 'just some people'. I have high standards XD


The second circle, or the third picture tells how you see yourself to be. I drew an atom in octect state. Why did I draw an atom with 2 shells? Why not just one shell? And why must it be octect? When I was questioned, I answered that the outer valence shell is the external environment. So, my friends interpret that I need 'stability' (security) since the atom was octect and each electron represents my friends. Which I think I partially true. The other part uninterpreted was, I used to think Chemistry was easy back when I was in secondary school and it is more difficult now when I'm in Degree level. In other words, I find making friends easier when I was in secondary than now because now, I'm more aware to how people might think about me and how I might be influenced by others. As for my interpretation for the 2 shells, I think it's simply means I'll have my best friends closer to me than my other friends.

P/s : Octect configuration is where the atom is at its most stable state. The shells are the 2 circles after the nucleus (the shaded circle) and valence shell is the outer most shell (away from the nucleus).


I drew my laptop from the square. When Guat Shan asked, I said, "My laptop is very important to me. It's practically a part of my life!" And when she asked me to further elaborate, "Well, I tend to be, sometimes, secretive when I'm using my laptop 'cuz at times, I do not like others to see what I'm doing. And there are a lot of secrets hidden in my laptop." So, Guat Shan came up with her interpretation. She said, "This picture represents your family. So, your family is very important to you and it's a part of your life. About the secret thinggy, I think it means you hide a lot of things from your family or you keep a lot of secrets about your family from outsiders." Well, pretty accurate in a way.


The other slanted line. Can you guess what I drew? You can't, can you? Well, it's a primary structure of a protein! Haha! Got you, didn't I? Anyway, my explanation for this drawing is, "It's a protein. Dr. Han (my Cell Biology lecturer) said that protein is the macromolecule that should be looked deeper into in this era. Last time, it used to be DNA which scientists were so crazy to figure out. But now, DNA is no more 'in', it's now protein. And I love biology!" The interpretation is kind of related though. This picture represents my future, where as interpreted, it got to do with Biology and perhaps I will involve myself in the protein research industry. Haha..


The last picture. I stared at it for so long and couldn't think of what I should draw or add onto it. In the end, I did not add anything. This picture represents death. When explained, I said it is an addition sign. And since I do not like Mathematics and addition is the most simple operation, I am happy doing addition. I also said that adding, which is having extra of everything is good except for extra weight and extra size. So, the interpretation varies. It might mean I happy dying (oh my god!) or it might mean I'm neutral with death. I take death as a very normal phenomena in life since everyone will experience death one day, anyway. In my own interpretation, I think death never cross my mind in anything I do or any situation I'm dealing with. That is why I stared at the cross for such a long time with a blank mind.

Well, that was my result for you. What does yours say?

Weekend

My family came over to visit me last weekend and several events took place.

I (more like we, since my house mates and I share) finally got a washing machine! Say goodbye to hand washing! It's manual but hey, it's certainly better than washing one week worth of clothes with hand.

Wooot~ Goodbye hand wash!

I have my bathroom's 'crazy' pipe fixed thanks to my kayah. The pipe is a little crazy. Sometimes there would be water and sometimes there wouldn't. When the water comes back, they'll carry along some black tank-like plastic which will make me even dirtier after bathing. How irony =.=

My very own waterfall.

I received my birthday present from my tasau after what seem like 2 months after my birthday and my formal presentation. It was a lovely light purple G2000 blouse. Thanks, tasau!

Muahahaha~!

Kenji visited and was supposed to stay over at my place. But my family decided to visit that weekend as well. So, instead, we just meet up in mamak and on Friday night, he came over to talk and gossip. He even brought me some Japanese sweets he bought during a Japanese food fair. How thoughtful of him! Thanks, Kenji!

That was Kenji's son holding the gift he had for me.

It's the season I hated most again- the durian season! I don't understand how could people enjoy durians. They're just so sticky and slimy and ack! (Sorry for those who loves durians. Lol!) My kayah bought 19 durians and amazingly, they were finished in less than 20 minutes with the courtesy of my house mates, mum, sis, dad and kayah. Ewwww!

Alert!

My sms-ed my sis on Friday night to ask her to buy some Bah Kut Teh to Kampar when they come over. We reserved the oh-super-extremely-delicious-must-eat bah kut teh for Monday's dinner, which is today. As I'm typing this, Sito is heating the dish up and my stomach grumbles louder than the mp3 playing on my laptop. Well, this just proves I'm a pure-breed 'Klang Lang'. I haven't eaten this favourite dish of mine for 2 months and won't be for the next 2 months :(

Necessity in life.

I had my hair trimmed. The saloonist ironed my hair a little and I thought it look beautiful. No, it's not that I'm saying I'm beautiful or something but I think I look neater with my hair straight. I thought I could let my mom see it, then she'll allow me to straighten my hair but too bad, I bathed (and washed the straightness away) just before they arrived.

How do I, no my hair look?

I notice my family members have the same sleeping position =.=

The Loos'..

..and even the non-Loo.

Well, it was an eventful week, alright :D