Mighty Minds 2009

We went to the Spring yesterday for the Mighty Minds competition with Claire, Eu Fern and Amy. I thought there were only going to be a few schools participatings. Mana tahu.... There were 56 teams altogether. So we had the first challenge, answering roughly 20 questions (we're bad at calculating fast). Then, we got in to the second challenge.

An arched suspension bridge.

That's what they expected us to build with straws and satay sticks plus the minor materials. Al instructed us what to do. Chooey helped draw the design plan while Al and I began constructing. The darn bridge refused to stay put after the framework was done. The people at the sidelines kept on saying it was never going to stand. So, to ease our minds, we sang along to the songs that were playing during the competition.

It finally stood being able to support the two cute toy cars. For a brief moment.

Then it collapsed. We cried deep in our hearts. And went Oh No!


No chance already.


But as the judging was held, they judges actually held up ours and it stood! I was so happy they even considered looking at it. The shocker was, we were in the top 5! I'll never forget that moment.

We had to do a 60 second presentation after that. Al began it, me in the middle and Chooey ended it. As you can see, the bridge wasn't that stabile. :-) Haha.. Yeap, we know. After the F4F5 finished their models and the top 5 were selected, it was result time.

Butterflies in everyone's stomach. Third goes to SMK Jalan Arang, if I'm not mistaken. As though all hope was gone, we were like ,"Nah, it's over" but Guprit kept cheering on. When the announced we were second, Chooey and I were temporarily shocked while Al and Lip Yi were already screaming. My mum said we were so loud. It's a good thing. We have each other's back.

Second for a collapsed bridge. Pretty amazing.

I think this has been one of the best days of my life, remembering Al, Chooey and I as a team, Lip Yi who was reprimanded for getting over excited with photos, Guprit's funny antics and everyone's support, getting us through this.

Overjoyed!

I am so glad I finished the logo entry. Finally, a little bit free. Oh yes before I get, food and funfair day is coming up soon, which is on Saturday.

Remember to visit the 3A1 stall at SMK St Teresa!

Today, my mother, sister and I went for a dinner at Bella Italia for a celebration. Although it seemed rather empty, ok, we were the only ones there, the food was simply delicious. I mean awesomeness flowed out of every single plate served. We had the sphagetti carbonara, mushroom soup, pizza, grilled salmon, caesar salad and last but not least, the mouth-watering tiramisu.

Everything tasted so good that I'll definitely suggest it to my dad the next time we're planning on western food. Yes, and so I am overjoyed about that matter! It just left me with butterflies and stars around my head.

A Tragic Loss

I found out Michael Jackson died during Math class yesterday. Maybe it was a rumour, I thought. But then the radio started playing all his songs in tribute to him after I got home.

This wasn't a dream after all. I was shocked and wondering, "How could the King of Pop be dead?" Truth be told, I really think Michael Jackson was one of the most iconic and influential in the music business. His eccentric dressing which no one can beat, his songs and cheoreography changed the perspective of music. Billy Jean and Scream are among my favourites. He broke down the racial barrier between the whites and blacks. Michael Jackson touched generations with his music and electrifying performances.

It's just hard to believe he's gone.

I never expected him to pass away all of a sudden although he was accused of child molestation and constantly doing plastic surgery. He may be weird, but there's no denying he is the best.
His death is an awful loss not only to the music industry, but to the world, people everywhere. You will always be remembered, RIP Michael Jackson.

Long long ago

I haven't posted up anything in a month. Now, blogging only comes once in a blue moon. I feel rather lazy.

Exams are finally over which is such a relief, not only school exams, but other extra exams too. So, I think I'm sort of free for now. That'll probably last for another three days as piano exam is drawing closer. Finger exercises and scales. The horror.

Today we celebrated Teacher's Day at school. It was pretty entertaining. There were some good performances and ... bad performances. An amazing duo act by Cassandra and Guprit, some tough vocals on Mariah Carey's "Hero" and Celine Dion's "Because You Loved Me", rock bands(do you call them rock bands?), dancing, taekwondo + aerobics (I forgot the nama gabungan) and obviously, the school band. :)

The speeches were kept shorter this year and the emcees were hilarious. That's what made this year's Teacher's Day pretty awesome although sambutan kurang hebat! But at least the crowd is enthutiastic in their own ways, especially screaming. Hmmm... A way to express oneself.

Boys Over Flowers

I know almost everyone has finished watching Boys Over Flowers except me. (sobs)

In case you don't know what Boys Over Flowers is, it's actually the Korean adaptation of the manga "Hana Yori Dango".

I chose the more smiley photo of them. F4 + Geum Jandi cause I didn't really like the other one which is this.

They all look so solemn and dull here.

I really hoped that Jandi and Jihoo ends up together but it's not going to happen as I read spoilers. But the cool part is, Yijung and Gaeul do. By the way, Junpyo has immense stupidity.

For once

For once, I think it's ok to be frustrated over a stupid pot of plant. A really stupid pot of plant.

Still life makes me want to strangle someone.
So when I'm observing and drawing still life, stay five feet away from me.

Painting, ten feet away from me.

Cross-stitching, RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!

Oh yeah, Al, don't blacken my table.

Exams are over!

It's such a relief that exams are over.

But then, the test paper always has to come back...

And the results are quite bad especially Geography. So, right now I'm here wondering what will happen to Sejarah, KH, English and BM. To be honest, this exam was very unpleasant. I fell sick on the day we were suppose to sit for the KH paper. When I woke up that morning, I had this nauseous feeling. I didn't bother and sat down for breakfast but as soon as I finished, I started throwing up. Felt really dizzy and disorientated.

Hoping it will go away, I stepped into the car and ended up vomitting again. My mum told me I shouldn't go to school but I told her I had to as I already studied. I went to school late after that to see the doctor. Wasn't feeling any better. The doctor prescribed me some antibiotics and anti-vomitting but he didn't tell me what exactly caused the condition.

When I came back from exam, I kept wondering what it was. Maybe it was the rota virus or the irritable bowel syndrome. Till today, I'm still having bad stomachaches in the morning.

Sahara Desert + Sunday Market

The title is quite confusing but it was the first thing it popped into my head during duty today.

The sun is scorching hot and directly glaring into my eyes. Multifocal glasses so the reflection is blinding my sight. Squinting doesn't help much either. To walk under the shade is like finally finding a mirage. That's why it is called the Sahara Desert.

Then, I thought about tomorrow and it wasn't just going to be Sahara Desert. It was much more horrifying. No joke here.

It is going to be Sahara Desert and Sunday Market.

Equation=
Pre-sale equals to selling stuff which equals to shouting which also equals to attracting customers. More people come so, more hotlah. Just waiting to see how the weather is. If it's a cloudy and windy day, I consider myself pretty lucky. But if otherwise.

When I go back to class, I will sit directly underneath the fan cashing away.

Pre-Sale

One week of pre-sale already so hectic. Run up and down like crazy on Monday to help as the Form 3's don't have duty.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Count money until crazy. Count coins lagi crazy. Makes my head spin. Estimate and calculate.

Estimate & Calculate

Estimate & Calculate

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to Christine Ling!

I know it's one day late and I'm really sorry. Couldn't post it yesterday.

You are one year older now. On your birthday, you might feel extra special. But I think, you're pretty special everyday!

So once again, Happy Birthday!

Tag

The Rules: Go to urbandictionary.com and type in your answers to the following questions.Post the first definition it gives you.Then your own comment below.Tag 5 people.

1. Your name?
-Michelle
Flirtatious and Having astounding sex appeal by nature. Attention whore. Gregarious and very social.

This does not sound like me, at all.

2. Age?
-Fifteen
A rating given to a girl if you're not sure if you'd hit that. Refers to blackjack.

I don't play poker.

3. One of your friends?
-Sabrina
Someone who is loving, smart, beautiful, and makes the life of a Vincent complete.

Vincent?

4. Favourite colour?
-Green
A pop culture term to generalize all of the environmentally beneficial and sustainable means of mitigating the impact of human industrial development and the damage of previous degradation of the environment.

"Green" is also used to describe anyone or anything supporting, advocating, or in activism for the outlined principles. Note: That "green" and "environmentally friendly" are interchangeable in adjective placement, both words mean the same thing. Thus something can not be green without being environmentally friendly.
Solar, wind, and hydroelectric power are considered to be green energy technologies. Al Gore is considered to be a green advocate.

Love Al Gore!

5. Birthplace?
- Kuching
The capital of Sarawak, Kuching is is the 4th largest urban area in Malaysia and with probably the best quality of life. It is a beautiful, green, laid-back city with non racist people (comprised of mostly Chinese, then Malays and Dayaks)- which is a like far-away dream in most parts of Malaysia. Most only 'learnt how to become' racist after staying for some time in West Malaysia. Intermarriage especially among the Chinese and Dayaks are common. Kuching has the best of both worlds - the facilities of a modern city and the strong community ties of a small town. In short, Kuching is a wonderful place to live in but a mindnumbingly boring place for tourists.

Contrary to what quite a lot of West Malaysians think, Kuching people are not uneducated and 'ulu'. The fact is most Kuchingites can speak better English then them. Kuching also ranks as the no. 2 highest average household income. Most Kuchingites have the same hobby - eating. This is why there are so many kopitiams over here. Our most famous foods are the kolo mee, laksa Sarawak, kacangma and midin belacan. Kuching is developing at a very pace rapid pace and this is not neccesarily a good thing. Rising crime, traffic jams, several new malls, and more coming soon might turn Kuching into another unlivable metropolis. Currently however, crime and traffic are still much better than in other large cities in Malaysia. Noooo.. Kuching, you're beautiful just the way you are! Don't grow up too fast! T_T

Kuchingite driving around: Haiyo why Kuching so boring one no place to go one? All the same things nia. Another Kuchingite: Nevermind la. Can go eat again lor.

Dont't grow to fast!

06.Month of your birthday-
-October
The birthstone for this month is Opal, but there is also a cheaper Rose Zicron. and it's also the best month ever if your birthday is in it. My birth month is in October.

Tak faham...

Last person you talked to ?
- Eleena
Eleena isn't defined yet.

8. One of your nicknames?
-Musical Theatre, the best place in the world. The Place to make best friends to last a life time, and the place to laugh so much it makes you cry.
At hofstra summer camp, MT is the best specialty.

Grins.

Five people:
>>Empty

3rd of Chinese New Year

The Third Day of New Year.

My family and I got dressed to go out for breakfast but unfortunately, there were no Chinese kopitiams or cafes open. In the end, we ended up in Bombay Masala *I hope I spelled it right*, a place selling Indian-Muslim cuisine. I have been eating too much curry as the Chinese don't open their shops during the few first days of New Year but the Malays and Indians do.

So what do Malays and Indians eat?

Usually hot, spicy food

That means I have to bear with it. Curry tastes good when you eat it in normal portions, not consumed three to six times a day. After finishing the not-very-tasty roti canai, we headed home. Time for lunch with Uncle and Aunty Yap at noon. Vegetarian.

Here begins "the starting to rush" part. In the busy kitchen with my mother, suddenly somebody rang and called me. It was Brina. There was a lot of giggling behind and laughing though which sounded rather fishy. She asked me if they could come over now as they saw a car outside so I said it was alright. I rushed to the kitchen to cut the cakes as actually, I didn't think anybody was coming. 5 minutes later, somebody rings the doorbell. I have to run out again and I saw.... guess who? Clarissa, Amy, Evelyn, Audrey, Chloe and Brina. It was such a surprise

Luckily, the cakes were already cut and placed in the living room. We chatted and ate keropok plus other tidbits until they had to leave. Then, Aunt Lucy came with her daughter, which wasn't too bad considering only a few people came. I knew some more unexpected people were bound to show up. My neighbour came with her kids then tiba-tiba, a whole group of people who were her relatives came over, which meant rushing in and out again. At the end of it, I was so exhausted and tired. But I bet my mother had it tougher.

During late evening, Sharon and Martha came. We watched American Idol! and ate keropok also. The keropok very laku. As usual, there were always some weirdos, awkward singing, mental breakdowns and some very talented people throughout the show. They had to leave at the ending of the show though as Sharon's parents were already waiting outside.

Time to bunk into bed.

Preparations

I haven't been able to post anything since the beginning of January as I was unfortunately busy for awhile. School has started for almost three weeks and it's rather depressing. Our class have a lot of free periods compared to other classes. The weather hasn't improved my mood much either. The fear of a flood rising constantly remains in my head after the incident back in 2006. School's cold but I didn't buy the school jacket. So, obviously, I stayed cold, hoping the sun will rise and brighten up my day.

Today is the day before the eve of Chinese New Year which means...

Lots of Cleaning!

Arranging mandarin oranges(Lo Kam) where they rightfully belong

Filling cookies into jars and more

et cetera et cetera

I am really exhausted after washing the darn pillars, garage and the weeding. Awful weeding as in the weeds make my hands super itchy and painful. Wiping every single nook and cranny, not to mention all those delicate engravings/carvings on the furniture. Polishing the glass. Not exactly happily done but sastified.

But then,

The house now feels really, really clean and comfortable.

I guess it's worth it.

(smiles)

I liked to take this opportunity to wish everybody,

"Happy Chinese New Year!"

(Red is just to symbolise prosperity and of many fortunes to come)

Hopefully, the economic recession will improve in time and the impact shall be not that heavy.

January 2009

This is my first post in the year of 2009. Not really proud of it, but it figures.

School was pretty exciting actually with the lights flashing on and off in the morning. Seems like someone has been playing with the metre. The subjects seemed normal except I was constantly reminded of PMR. That was the not-so-exciting part. And there were already piles of homework stacking on my desk, waiting for me to fill it in. A great way to start of the year, huh?

My dad's playing this game called "Jaws" on his PDA which really is getting on my nerves. The main aim of the game is to arrange the balls in order to obtain the most points. Trust me, it ain't a fun game, at all. It's as though everyone's bustling with the rhythm and I'm stuck at this horribly slow pace, like a snail, perhaps. So I on the TV and flicked between the channels there is on ASTRO.

So... I ended up watching a horror movie called "Stay Alive", a video game that kills people. It was kind of scary and creepy at the same time. Didn't exactly enjoyed it. Sort of bloody? Yeap.