Stunning Simplicity

Assassin's Creed 2

2010-01-16T23:40:00.003+11:00

Hi, I am playing Assassin's Creed 2. That's if anyone cares what I find interesting.

And oh! Youth started today. I consider it successfully executed. Bravo. And to my shock, yes literally, girls are more than boys for today's session! Really out of my expectation.

Anyways, I can't make it for next week's session due to my working commitments. Aww shucks, let Phil handle them laaaa...

Said yes to so many things for this year. Just hope God will grant me the strength to handle them all. And I need to prepare a someone for me to talk during times of stress and troubles. Its been a while since I have a someone that I can really "offload" my troubles to. Can't remember when did I ever had one.

So er, any takers? I am guessing none. Have to offload onto gaming then.

Ciao.

MIA

2010-01-05T21:58:00.001+11:00

Im going to MIA. Seriously.

Faith like Potatoes

2009-12-17T02:22:00.003+11:00

Watched it with the CG just now. A very good movie. Not just for Christians. It teaches us what faith is like. And yea its like potatoes. One's faith have to be able to hold, touch, and smelled.

Ok, fine, that didn't sound very convincing. My england not pro enough. Anyways, watch it, borrow it from pastor (my church pastor that is) or download it (jahat way but at least you watch it).

1st PS Game done.

2009-12-15T23:14:00.001+11:00

Finished my first PS3 game just moments ago. Killzone 2.

Time to sell it. Wee...

Directions

2009-12-07T20:57:00.003+11:00

Sorry for the long absence, work and games got hold of me these weeks.

Can be said that I officially started my working life this week. On last Friday, had a long talk with my boss's boss and he sort of made the direction in my working life much more clearer. And from this clearer view I can see that is not easy at all.

Started my day by reading about theories and concepts on process improvement, namely about the Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED).

It may seem very simple in concept and theory but it is VERY HARD to implement. This is because it relies heavily on INTERPERSONAL skills and commitment. And the original "creator" of this concept is damn geng, he managed to cut down the downtime of the machine from 12 hours to 3 days (depending on order) TO a mere LESS THAN 10 MINUTES!

Ideally, that is my objective as well. If I succeed, sure got kao bonus lol.

As most of you may know, I discovered 2 dead pixels on my TV. Some people asked how the hell I managed to find it. Well, the easiest to discover is when the screen turns black. And when your cable suck and always disconnects, your screen will turn black most of the time. Make sense? lol.

But thank God, the TV guy was willing to replace the whole TV (even when there's a threshold on the maximum allowable dead pixels). And now its Red in color, I mean the TV, not the pixels. And he brought a high grade cable as well. Now everything's smooth. Thank God.

Set my Dragon Age to easy mode so that I can scrape through it and start utilizing my PS3 more often. lol.

K then, short post. Off I go to complete missions.

Dragon Age.

2009-11-21T02:26:00.003+11:00

Wee, finally get to play!!

And my comp can support almost Highest Graphics! *happy*

In-game graphics:

My character that I created in-game on the left.

Uses 2-handed Sword

Name's Eliza

So dead

2009-11-19T23:52:00.005+11:00

My fantasy looks really grim even before the weekend arrives. I guess its a good thing because I won't be expecting much and won't feel THAT disappointed.

With 2 players in my first 11 doubtful and no available substitution. Too bad Hart can't sub in lol.

P/S: These 2 songs damn chun. Click it, its a good song. I didn't want to use the embedding as it auto plays. Scared you guys will dulan me really soon.

3OH3 feat. Katy Perry - Starstrukk

Kesha - TickTock

Bad, just bad.

2009-11-18T03:20:00.004+11:00

Did something which did not glorify God at all. It was bad. I am sorry God.

And work. Just hope and pray things will not remain like this. Exact feelings of Industrial Training returns. Walking around like a headless chicken is not healthy at all.

Today. had a senior colleague telling me to be patient and try to learn as much as possible. His words really helped me. And patient I shall be. Will try to plan stuffs so that I have things to look forward to at the moment. Hope I will get busy real soon and with dependence on God, I shall show them what MY GOD is perfectly capable of. =)

Late now, will watch Big Bang Theory while waiting for my hair to dry. And tomorrow, work work.

Found this interesting pic in my comp.

2009-11-13T07:34:00.002+11:00

Forgot who sent it to me. I think it was Jian Loong.

Finally, finished Mass Effect. A very enjoyable game with superb storyline and character building plots. And one thing I like about the game is that it puts you in a position where you have to make really harsh and important decisions.

Pictures of in-game graphics.

And just my hands on a new FPS RPG game called Borderlands. Below are the actual gameplay graphics. And yay, so far comp can support almost highest graphics.

Sudden want.

2009-11-10T07:30:00.006+11:00

Been looking at the new PS3 Slim for the past few days.

It is weird, how come I never thought of ever wanting this piece of equipment until today, just mere days before I am going to start working. I never had the privilege of ever desiring it. Probably I always think of it as an expensive equipment. The only time I ever had the chance on a console is the PsOne, and during the time I got it, or rather my family gets it, is when it is almost outdated and the Ps2 was already out. Oh ya, and the Gameboy color, when the DS is already out. lol. Did not have the chance of getting my hands on an updated console, until now.

Price is very very reasonable in my opinion. Acts as a Blu-ray player, can capable of storing videos in its 120GB hard drive, as well as connecting to a wi-fi to surf and play online games (just a thought). Many friends (okla, not that many la, maybe 2?) ask whether I would have the time to play or utilize it rather, when I start my job. But somehow I am confident to answer that I have the time. And this is like the first REAL chance I have to have a console system which is not out of phase or out of production.

But like always, before I consider a rather pricey equipment, I do a lot of research. That is because due to past bad experiences, (not just on hardwares as many of you can vouch) I tend to make really bad decisions if I rush it. So I need opinions.

Everytime I consider this option, Yong's question keeps ringing in my mind.

"Don't tell me when you start working, you want to come back home to play game everyday MEH???"

"lol I don't mind"

-_____-

Me in the very near future, perhaps?

And no, I will not be one of those super-fat-couch-potato gamer the media always badly portrays.

lolol Fil.

2009-11-03T19:22:00.002+11:00

Seriously, only he can come up with such things. LOL

Sigh and oh ya, I am a grad!

2009-11-03T00:30:00.004+11:00

During my 2 weeks in Melbourne, I left my Malaysian phone in my bagpack until the last day. I took it out to transfer some Australian contacts since I want to cancel my Australian phone line.

Most of the bad things in life, only happens because of one single mistake. In the plane in bound for Jakarta (had to transit there before retur

ning to Malaysia), I tried to look for my phone and I could not find it.

Now is Day 2 upon arrival and I still don't see it or he

aring any news of it. It's lost. Sad. It is only 2 months old. What a waste of money. Now I am looki

ng for options for a new phone.

By the way, Tiesto is still the best.

And yes, I am officially a graduate!

Look ma! Time for me to fly~

Hmm.

2009-10-28T00:15:00.002+11:00

A friend of a friend of mine is interested in buying my WoW account. Hope everything goes well. If it does, I actually make some money out of it. Without considering my years of effort into it of course, but I definitely gain back the cost.

Pros:

Extra cash, lots
No chance of turning back

Cons:

No chance of turning back

Then again, going to work soon. Wouldn't have time to play and as Yong always say "Don't tell me after a day of work, you want to stuck at home playing games MEH?"

So thats why I said, hope everything goes well. And hoping more I don't get scammed.

Flaming Shots

2009-10-27T02:10:00.003+11:00

Names like Flaming Lamborghini, Blue Waterfall, Jagerbombs are normally the things that I won't probably touch in my lifetime without much poking, peer pressure or persuasion. They are cocktails, combinations of many hard liquors, with the Flaming Lamborghini and the Blue Waterfall being "Flaming Shots", meaning durin

g they time you drink it, the surface of the drink are lighted up on fire. It seems, the reason this is done is to sorta make the drinks "go up to your head" faster, or whatever that means. Here are some pictures and a video of the cocktails mentioned. My personal favorite is the Blue Waterfall. The video is actually taken from the pub I was at.

Not this Flaming Lambor.

This one.

Watch it. Damn cool. And a very nice drink too!

The Jagerbomb. Liquer + Red Bull

And I took all three of them yesterday. At a pub, at 5pm. All thanks to Mr. Darragh Leow, or some of you, or probably only Wei-Yeah, knows him as Valthier the rogue at Dragon Raider. lol.

Darragh. I am just following what Yong does. Posting up friend's picture without prior authorization. =)

I probably don't wanna sound like an expert so I won't describe the process in detail. But I didn't get tipsy at the end of it all. Just a little light-headed and slept early at the end of the day. Hurray. Wonders how one can get such drinks in Malaysia without going through the hassles of dumb clubs. I just want the drink! lol.

Day after, went to the airport to meet up with my parents. And in my aunt's car, we all head to her place in Stawell, 3-4 hours drive away from Melbourne city. Yup, one can call it a rural area, its really really small and quiet. But I am going to be here until Wednesday. At least I have access to the internet, albeit it being slow most of the time and disconnects alot.

Thursday will be my convocation day and I shall be heading back to Malaysia on Saturday/Sunday Midnight flight.

See you guys when I see ya!

p/s: Oh ya, football world has officially gone mad (probably did long time ago, but it just reaffirms it). How can Liverpool win?? But then again, its ok. They will lose to the next small club. Serious.

Melbourne, round 2.

2009-10-22T02:55:00.003+11:00

So as you may or may not know, I am at Melbourne now. Reached here at 8.05am, well according to schedule. Took the Skybus from Tullamarine Airport to Southern Cross Station, then took a train to Caulfield station, where I met up with my cousin and he brought me back his house to sleep. Ah, sleeeeep.

Was hungry too. So my cousin whipped up ~~fattening-eat-till-u-die~~ the-good-old IndoMee. And I ate, and I KO-ed, for 8 hours. Straight. No commercials, only a few licks by my cousin's dog which I had to shoo that bitch (literally) off the room.

Woke up at 8pm. Esther, my cousin sister, ate already and Steven, my cousin brother was out studying. No dinner, on the first day. Sadness. Thank God for Kuo Hao. I called him, and he brought me out to eat. Yummy spicy pork chop with rice. lol. Went home, watched a bit of series, catch up with friends & family, then went to bed.

Day 2, off to the beach! For the past 1 and a half years in Melbourne, I have never been to the beach. Yes, I am pathetic, I only stay in the room bla bla bla. I jokingly blame saying nobody wanna bring me, but I admit, I am a very non-adventurous person. So, yea, off to the beach. Kinda excited if you ask me.

Took a train from Caulfield to Chelsea. Yup, a lot of Australian places are named after England places as well. Melbourne has its very own Chelsea and Tottenham. So the beach is at Chelsea. Reached there, took photos, played with water, played with sands (typical Asians), whereas the Ang Mohs wear their bikinis and sun tan and etc. Reaching 5pm, it drizzled a bit, and we had home, stopping by Caulfield for dinner. That night, I KO-ed (again, stressing how weak I am) again.

Day 3, 6am, watched Liverpool vs Lyon. LOL Liverpool, Liverpool. *shakes head, face palm* Injury time defeat. lol.

Went out lunch with Steven. Came back watch Bleach in the afternoon, and took a nap (again) before heading out to Clayton for dinner and catch up with friends. Spend a great deal of time chatting with friends again. It was fun. And now I am here waiting for the Manchester United game to start. Damn funny, the local TV here is about to show Bordeaux vs Bayern Munich. So I have to stream the Man U match online. Was thinking of catching an episode of Leverage before I watch the match, but looks like I won't have the time.

Day 4, tomorrow. Plans: Shopping + Movie. lol. Come Melbourne, watch series, go beach, shopping, movie, eat Chinese and Malaysian food. Only difference? The weather. LOL.

-____________- since I got so much time

2009-10-18T21:17:00.003+11:00

I shall squeeze in another post, at the airport.

My mum, asked me to leave at 4pm, in case highway jams up. So we (Yong and Me, he offered to send me, so good) left at 4pm. From my house to toll, 30 minutes. Kinda stuck, so maybe leaving early is a good thing. BUT highway no jam woh. End up reaching KLIA at 5.20pm. 50 minutes reach liao. We, or rather, I, had SO MUCH TIME, Yong asked me to check whether my tickets and passport got or not, and he said:

If you forget, still can go back home and take and come back. Got enough time, serious.

-___-

Went in, check which counter to check-in, went to the row E and F, nobody lining up, at all.

The counter person that asked:

Sir, where are heading to?

Melbourne.

Check-in here, sir.

*poof* Not even 5 minutes, done.

Time: 5:30pm.

Checks boarding time on pass, 9pm.

-_____________________-

Called my mum.

So, do what now??!

*laughs on the other end*

Go eat lor, at McD.

Already so fat, mum ask me to stuff myself somemore. lol.

Luckily the McD got power socket and KLIA itself has net. So I typed this, checked Facebook, and.... Mafia-War-ed as well. LOL.

So yeah. Going to watch Fringe now. hahaha.

kthxbai.

Off I go

2009-10-18T16:31:00.002+11:00

Currently updating my Mafia Wars and digging my ears and going to cut my nails later. This is because for the next 2 weeks, I won't get to do those things, except Mafia Wars coz I just only need the net.

Opps, typed too much and omitted the reason. I am going back to Melbourne for convocation.

kthxbai.

Aiyo.

2009-10-14T07:01:00.004+11:00

Despite all the hype Yong has created, and which Koh has supported, I still have to say Kungfu Cyborg is bad. I mean, to give credit, some scenes are funny. But thats all. Maybe the girl quite cute. But thats about it.
And once again, Chinese' film industry's graphic suck. Come on, you guys are making a film man. But the graphics you pull off, is just no better than the Stadium Astro's robots.
Probably I expected too much. And to make matters worse, since its a Cantonese movie, I made my parents watched it. I still can recall the ~~joy~~ agony on my dad's face at the end of movie. lol. But my mum did mentioned the movie was quite funny. Probably don't want to make me feel bad.
But sorry Yong and Koh, I have to give this movie, a big NO.
If I were to watch this movie in the cinema, I would walked out feeling the same way after Gamer. But at least Gamer's graphics are much better. Well just expressing how I feel, no hard feelings.

2009-10-12T01:10:00.000+11:00

GG.

From http://totallylookslike.com/2009/05/07/world-of-warcraft-totally-looks-like-swine-flu/

Aih...

2009-10-11T19:11:00.001+11:00

I am sick. There goes my Sunday. T.T

Feels different somehow...

2009-10-09T20:25:00.004+11:00

... between rotting with X number of major uncertainties and...

... rotting with (X - 1) number of major uncertainties.

Definitely feels better with less! :D

End of the year?

2009-10-08T23:03:00.004+11:00

Talked to Phang and Koh about our next trip. lol.

End of this year? Penang again? Oi meh.

So I suggested Ipoh instead. Any opinions? Post at your blog or something, or make a Facebook page like last time. *hint Yong*

p/s: Going to have my first interview tomorrow morning. Butterflies in my stomach now. Never do this before. Its going to be a good experience, I hope.

Random

2009-10-07T07:12:00.003+11:00

Found this quote from Facebook. One of my Mafia friend's status. Seriously. Who says nothing good comes out of it? lol.

It says:

"Without God our week would be: Sinday, Mournday, Tearsday, Wasteday, Thirstday, Fightday, Shatterday. Seven days without God makes one weak!"

p/s: Yesterday's bowling session started with a disaster. I tried spinner ball, and it failed so hard, the ball almost flew, yes, flew, to the neighbour's lane. And on my 2nd shot, I slipped at the line of the lane and fell splat on the oily part of the lane. Seriously. To add to matters, the scoring system gave me a "F" for that shot. Meaning I fouled that shot, because I touched the line...with my HANDS. You have Phang and Kochi as witness for that incident. There was nothing I could do to respond to that, other than to laugh at myself. lol.

MIA

2009-10-05T20:30:00.001+11:00

Will MIA for the time being. Nothing interesting anyways.

- afk -

Aih

2009-09-27T02:03:00.003+10:00

I seriously would rather sacrifice everything I know or can do just to be really good at something, anything.

Me = The Ultimate Example of Jack of ~~All~~ Few Miserable Trades but the Master of, NONE.

I can only surrender all to God. He gives and He takes away.

Void

2009-09-21T03:56:00.003+10:00

Void. The only word I can briefly describe about my blog at this moment. Nothing interesting happens. And hence, the lack of updates. But at least by reading this, you know I am still alive.

To sum it all up, I've been:

Playing Mafia Wars on Facebook. Yes, those annoying spams, I finally succumb to it. Succumb with me too, join my Mafia Family!
Playing DotA again, via Garena. Add me at Zhou86 lol.
Bowling. Still at it, but not as often. Taking it toll on my bum. Pain.
Watching the History Channel. REALLY INTERESTING STUFFS THERE. Highly recommended.

All my ~~intense training~~ playing of bowling ~~paid off~~ went down the drain during the church bowling "tournament" last friday. I played so bad, its beyond shit. Yup, I just made that up. I mean the beyond shit phrase, but not the beyond shit part. Means I played really badly la.

The Indon maid was due to arrive at my house on Friday night, but Yong wasn't allowed to come back to Melaka. Sad. In a way I felt bad not going to KL to see him. But, its the Raya weekend man. Not a good idea.

Speaking of Raya, I just thought to myself this morning.

"I don't seem to have any close Malay friends"

Somehow its ironic. I don't have any close friend from the 60% of the population of this country. This shows how fail the development of racial integration is, and shows how fail...I am.

In terms of the most frequent question during these times, "Hows your job application going?". Well my answer is "I fail".

The reason I did not choose to say "It's not going well" or "Things are not looking good" is because "I" am the cause of it. "I" am not putting in ~~enough~~ any effort into it. Probably its because nothing is at stake. But "I" know I can't escape it forever. Most probably will apply for my internship place, albeit the cons highlighted by some people. But I know myself all too well. I can 100% say that I:

Don't like stepping out of my comfort zone.
Can't live alone in a new environment.
Hate traveling long distances, especially to work.
Don't really like competing with many other people for a job. As you all may or may not know, I lack the self-confidence, since God knows when.

So, erm. Yup, that's all for now. Can't believe I can pop out so much crap whereas at the start of the post I actually wanted to announce that my blog will close temporarily.

Addicted?

2009-09-11T03:46:00.002+10:00

GG. Mum came home first, not too long after, dad came home.

Dad: "Lets go bowling lor~~!"
Mum and me: "OK!"

Off we went, again. Played 4 games. (Most games I've played straight in my life so far)
Buy 1 game, free 1 game.

Addicted? Probably.
Good addiction? Hell yes.
Better than rotting at home? Duh.

Randoms

2009-09-10T00:57:00.003+10:00

One of the things I look forward to this week is the bowling session with the family today. Due to the fact that the church is going to organize a bowling tournament, we decided to head to the MIBC (Malacca International Bowling Centre) to give a try and train in the same time.

Boasting to the largest bowling centre in Malaysia with 52 lanes, this RM25 million bowling centre, as quoted by Bernama, is set to make the state an international venue for bowling competitions while boosting sports tourism. But just by entering, one will notice an obvious fail. The lanes are located at a floor above, and one would have to take the stairs up! No escalators, lifts, none. Stairs.

And as an "International Venues for Competitions", there are no seats for spectators IF a competition is to be held. Another fail.

International Venue for competitions? Where are the seats?

Ok, nevermine that, since we are only there to play. So we wanted to pay for the lane. But guess what? Suddenly their computer hang. Lol. Seriously. Hang and made us wait quite a while. Another fail.

But once we got our lane, things went well till the end.

Other than the fail start, things are not too bad.

Later, World Cup qualifiers! Haven't been so enthusastic about the qualifiers in my life. Maybe its because I have nothing better to do. Going to watch England vs. Croatia.

Pressure

2009-09-08T18:09:00.002+10:00

I hate crossroads. Especially the ones with many many forks. Some ask me to chill, enjoy my last long holidays. But with everyone gone, what should I do? In a way, feeling pressured (self imposed) to find a job. A few jobs have been identified, but which to apply for? Where to apply for? So many uncertainties.

This is where I envy doctors and people with family businesses, oh ya and really smart people. They either gets a job straight away, or people would just come offering a job to them.

Ah, blame Adam! As far as I know, he didn't really do anything noble and godly worth naming a son after. (Correct me if I am wrong)

Operation Char Kuey Teow 3

2009-09-04T02:30:00.002+10:00

Okla, not exactly OCKT3, since the first one, is practically Operation Eat-Everything-Near-Where-We-Live-Since-We-No-Car. Had to walk 1.5 hours for dinner weh. Crazy. Can't believe how we managed without transport. I remember we sat in Liang's aunt's car, Toyota Unser, we all damn scared inside coz of the Penangites' ~~crazy-shit~~ pro driving skills.

Speeding through and squeezing in the roads of Penang at night with 5 kids looking at their first Penang trip, not a good idea.

Summaries of memories gained on previous trips, other than food:

First Ever Operation Char Kuey Teow:

45mins walk (one way) to Nothram Food Court
Playing Korn - Twisted Transistor on my hp to wake Yong up.
Us doubting, saying WTH is Frankie Pizza
Terrible Bus Ride and Phang tahan his pee

Second Operation Char Kuey Teow:

Mahjong almost every other time when we are not having food in our mouths
Got lost in Bukit Mertajam
Did not manage to find the elusive Roti Babi on Gurney
See girls on Gurney on Valentine's, LOL fail man
Andrew order RM15 bakua. Epic.

Third Operation Char Kuey Teow:

Fun ride, Phang gushed down 1.5 litre water. Thats why, Yong.
Arsenal vs. Man United
Found Roti Babi
10 hour sesssion of CC. CC's boss's GF. LOL fail man.
Funny dota and CS sessions.

Fourth Operation Char Kuey Teow:

Definitely incoming.

More info on what happened in Penang.
Kochi - Navigator
Yeah - Contract Blogger
Yong - Operations Manager

Playlist.

2009-08-28T01:55:00.003+10:00

Since Yong giving hints of his playlist in his car this Saturday. I shall give some hints of mine too.

Mine is divided to 2 extremes.

1. House/Trance - By David Guetta. A sample is included in this post.

David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland - When Love Takes Over (Official)

David Guetta Feat. Chris Willis - Sound Of Letting Go (Full Song)

2. OLDIES! LMAO by Boney M. and ABBA. Just found my parents' old ABBA Gold disc.

Boney M. - Hooray! Hooray!

ABBA - DANCING QUEEN

lol. lol. Enjoy.

Give chance

2009-08-25T23:51:00.003+10:00

I decide to give SE another chance.

Goodbye stupid w910i, and hello Z770i.

Goodbye stupid phone, you were as bad as my ex-Motorola phone if not worse. But hmm, that Motorola is definitely the worst.

Hey there, babe. Now don't disappoint me, although you are out of production already. Start to feel dodgy already. But oh well at least you got style. And you only cost RM400+.

Work work.

2009-08-23T21:20:00.002+10:00

Starting a 1-week-job tomorrow. Data entry for Mr. Yeah's company in Equatorial Hotel. 9am to 6pm. Lololol. GGGGG. Testing the waters of ~~sucky~~ routin-al working life.

Then chiong to Penang on the weekend.

Up is damn funny and entertaining. Russell and Doug is damn funny.

But I reach a conclusion while watching this movie.

"Kid/children"'s movie are getting more and more complex that even the kids don't get what is going on anymore. They will end up making annoying noises and asking dumb questions.

I can remember this cinema scenario for all my life. I was watching this movie, presumably a kids' movie coz there was alot of them inside. And this mother go ask her daughter.

*the mother laughs forcefully, looking at her young daughter*
"eh that was soo funny, why you never laugh?" *sarcastically*

The daughter just stay silent. Just leave the kid at home man.

........

Another ~~dumb~~ funny scene I witnessed today. Non-related though.

*In Macdonald's, a middle-aged Chinese man approaches the counter, after ordering some stuffs, the cashier asked...*
"Nak minum apa encik?"
"Bagi saya satu teh-o-ais..."
*Cashier stunned. Silent for a moment...*
"Teh ada, teh-o-ais tak de..."

...........I stand behind him I also stun. Order teh-o-ais in McD mehhhh....

Saki Fukuda. Me-lemah-kan.

2009-08-17T19:24:00.005+10:00

Waaaaa. If you know anyone that resembles her intro to me LMAO.

If you are vaguely interested, clickable thumbnails are available here as well.

For you

2009-08-15T06:17:00.002+10:00

For you Fantasy nerds out there. The blog now comes with a PhysioRoom widget. It updates you who is injured and who is not. Just view the sidebar of this blog.

Thanks to PhysioRoom.

Done.

2009-08-13T18:36:00.002+10:00

Meh. I don't like finishing series. Somehow feeling a bit "no mood" after. Just finished Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. Very enjoyable, funny, crazy anime series.

It's :
- Funny
- Crazy
- Entertaining
- A literally inter-galactic warfare
- Very well drawn

It's not:
- As good as Code Geass
- Much of a love story
- Much of a "thinking" anime

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

Thanks for keeping me entertained for the last 3 days. Sayonara.

Scary

2009-08-12T14:36:00.006+10:00

Fears and worries are normal in life, as we all know, and some will probably know too well. (refer to final year project posts) But recent fears are becoming somewhat real and fatal. Just read the newspaper the death toll of the recent swine flu epidemic rise to 38 with a total of 2253 cases reported throughout the country.

And believe it or not, this amount is even more scary than the situation in Melbourne, dubbed to be the flu capital of the world. The Australian population is similar to Malaysia, although Australia is much bigger on the map. And before I left Australia, they had like 10,000 - 15,000 cases throughout Australia, with 3,000+ in Victoria, the state of Melbourne alone. But the death toll then was only around 19. Look at the ratio. Malaysia has a much high fatality rate of 1.6%, compared to a rough estimation of 0.152% in Australia.

On Sunday, I briefly went to the Air Keroh hospital, as my dad had a case to do and I was waiting for him at the lobby. All I can see is people, patients rather, with masks, coughing away. Seldom in my life, I witness such a scene, which normally only appear in movies (zombie movies, preinfected especially) or games. And guys, this stuff is real. My mum keep telling me that the facilities in this country are not sensitive enough to diagnose every case, meaning the 2253 cases reported are actually an underestimate. Who knows, probably the number of deaths are also an underestimate.

And due to the fact that my parents, both doctors, are working in this kind of environment, really makes me worried. Everyday, without fail, they would come into contact with these patients, especially my mum. She has to perform scans on their lungs to check whether they have pneumonia, a strong symptom of the flu. And I just received news, that Aaron and co., just came back from their weekend Redang trip, are down with illness. Like what would most people say, its only real when it really hits the people around you, or yourself.

This reminds me of a robbery which happened in my home a long time ago. When the robbers came in with their knives, the first thing my mum shouted/screamed, looking behind towards the robbers, is "THIS IS REAL!!!!". Many a times we watch movies, hear news of robberies, but somehow it only feels real with it happen around you.

And this time (probably the only time lol), staying at home and only stay at the computer is the safest way to avoid the flu. Hmm, probably this is why my mum haven't kick my butt yet. Normally she would start chasing me out of my house.

But then again, in times such as these, one can only turn to God, the author and creator of life. With this flu becoming like what would you normally see in the movies, only God is in control. Just imagine, if the virus becomes more agressive, more contagious, more immune to medication (or only reacts to certain medication), it would cause even more panic. Some pharmaceuticals, even if they have the cure, they will take this opportunity to cash in (sadly). Worst case scenario, people will start to kill, steal and destroy (traits of the devil) to obtain the cure, or just for fun (since the world going to end soon). Guys, this is not a scene from the movies, this may happen.

We Christians have a responsibility in this gripping times. The least we could do is the pray, not just for the loved ones and friends around us, but for the world. And we, the citizens of the world, have a responsibility to prevent even more spreading. Personal hygiene (i know some of you guys may be laughing right now, but then again I only stay at home lol) must be of high priority. Simplest is always wash your hands, all the time.

This reminds me of a scenario in Melbourne, of a young couple, in a bus. There were we, my friends and I, sitting beside and opposite of this young couple. And the girl, was coughing away. My friend spoke up, telling her that she should stay at home if she is down with the flu. But the sad thing is, she said she doesn't care. What an irresponsible bitch. Sigh.

*coughs*

Shit.

*gulps down water*

Okay, enough of my thoughts and views.

This is what my fantasy looks like this year. Sadly, no more Ronaldo the point-generating-like-water-machine. And surprisingly, this season Wy also playing. At first I considered of asking him to join also, but then again, I would thought he would be lazy and can't be bothered lol. Then suddenly he ask me to join this league Yong created. Its gonna be fun this time. And Wy, trust me, once you start playing, you would want to watch the matches every week. So lets go watch at mamak! WoO!

Diablo 2!!! Wooooo!!!! Hammerdin!!! Woooo!!! Imba!!!

Group photo!! Courtesy of Wy. But Hammerdin is really damn imba. No wonder its such a famous spec.

Level 25 already dealing 407 damage and almost full resistance. But then again, this character is HIGHLY twinked.

But maybe tonight I can't continue our adventures. I MAY need to go futsal. I really need to exercise and its been such a long time since I last futsal-ed. And plus, I rejected my friend's invitation for a number of times already. Will feel bad if I reject this 1 more time. Daryl and Wy, you guys can go ahead first tonight. I will catch up in single player tomorrow. Hehe. Will put to players 3-4, I promise. Probably can't take them all on players 8 anyways. Anyways, will let you guys know whether I can make it or not.

lol this is like casual raiding. But with much less commitments. Aih, the word commitment, been using so much during my raiding days, to replace the word raid (most people will not understand). Sophie understands this well enough already.

"Hey, guys, I am sorry but I gotta go back by 9.30pm."
"Why ah? What you having?"
"I am having ~~a raid~~ some commitments tonight."
"Oh I see, okay then"

Save the time to explain also. Haha.

Okay then, I am off to lunch.

*edit: Just knocked my ankle on the drawer downstairs. Slightly injured. Can't go futsal. Sad. And my dad told me that the actual H1N1 cases in Malaysia is around current estimation multiplied by...20 times.

Back to the groove

2009-08-10T16:23:00.004+10:00

Its been a long time since I spam some music on my computer. To be exact, since I left for Australia. Somehow just lost the interest in listening and hence, very outdated in terms of music. Just downloaded the latest Winamp with the Cpro skin. Very very happy with it I would say. Maybe I become jakun or what I don't know but I feel so high tech now. With every song I click to play, the browser which is integrated into the player, will automatically search for the lyrics on the net and display it there, can sing along lol. With my external monitor, it looks even more K (karoake) like. It looks like this.

The right side is my external display. Playlist on the far right, with the lyrics displayed (on the left of the playlist) and updated at every song. Left side is my main screen and with the wallpaper I just got last night. Her name is Laura Ramsey.

Very very cute and sexy I would say. lol.

Weee, sing K at room.

Its been 1 week

2009-08-08T17:35:00.004+10:00

Its been 1 week since I reached Malaysia. And theoretically, I am supposed to be quarantined till at least last night. BUT WHO CARES???!! I prison broke at the 3rd day. Hohoho.

Things I've done the first week:

I did:
- Went out.
- Ate Chicken Ball Rice (twice), Char Kuey Teow, Home cooked Food, Malaysian Indomee, Nyonya "Zhang" from my grandma, Maggi Basah.
- Finish my Fallout 3.
- Download all the DLC packs.
- Watch movies, G.I. Joe and Taking of Pelham 123.
- Watch Football, Arsenal vs Athletico Madrid.

And surprisingly, I am rather used to the weather here. People would normally say, "Wah, you go back Malaysia, sure sweat like crazy everyday have to on aircon". But so far I only switch the aircon on like twice. Ah, home sweet home.

Been checking out Job vacancies on the newspaper. Stumbled upon a company that looks rather impressive to me. Will consider it. But somehow, most of the companies (if not all), its deadline is 22nd August. Wonder why.

Have been researching for what class to play in Diablo II.

Yes, Diablo T-W-O. Daryl, Wy and I (maybe Liang) want to try to relive our memories in LAN. Using Hamachi, Daryl and I tested the connection. Quite smooth, with occasional spikes. Most probably either going to play the Hammerdin or the Whirlwind Shredsin strat.

Good websites of research: (for Wy, most probably he lazy go research)
Diablo II Strategy Compendium
Wikia - Diablo II: LoD
The Arreat Summit - All time favorite site to check for items

It looks like this on my desktop. (Windowed mode thanks to Daryl)

Yup, my desktop is that empty. Only 1 Folder there only, going to move it soon and leave the desktop blank. Stunning Simplicity remember? lol.

Anyways, a busy weekend ahead for me. Going to my aunt's place (dad's side) after this for some family gathering BBQ. Tomorrow is my Grandma's birthday. You know, those big big birthday parties in a chinese restaurant that always seem to get bigger as they age. Glorious food!!!

See ya.

Reconfirm

2009-08-07T00:46:00.002+10:00

Just checked the Honours System in Monash. My 2nd Upper should be confirmed.

Honours grade name	Honours grade	HWA
First class honours	HI	≥ 75.00%
Second class honours (Division A)	HIIA	≥ 70.00%
Second class honours (Division B)	HIIB	≥ 65.00%

Will manual recalculate the results to make sure.

Heart sank, then came right back up.

2009-08-06T13:21:00.005+10:00

Just a fairly short post. My heart sank and came right back up first thing when I wake up.

[ Ring ring ]
"Zhou, Brandon here, FYP results marks out dy. I got a 66."
"You go check, I'll call again later"

Shit, in my heart, I know damn well that my FYP marks must be at least 65 to stay 2nd Class Upper. And sometimes between team members, FYP marks vary. But then again I didn't expect us to get 65 at all, knowing you know, we got so much favor from the supervisor. But then again, only God knows.

So I frantically went to the Monash Website to check my results.
And there it was, my completed results for my 4th Year 2nd Semester,

2008	MEC4401	4	PROJECT I	66	C
2009	MEC4402	4	PROJECT II	66	C
2009	MEC4404	4	PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE	67	C
2009	MEC4418	4	CONTROL SYSTEMS	63	C

And my weighted average is:

Course	GPA	WAM
Grade point average (GPA) and Weighted average mark (WAM)
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING	2.55	70.00

Thank God still a 2nd Upper, AT THE BORDER!
Still not sure whether it is worth celebrating anymore. But then again. I officially grad with 2nd Upper! Yay.

Hot

2009-08-03T05:01:00.002+10:00

Watching Forgetting Sarah Marshall at the moment. People would be talking about Kirsten Bell a lot, but I think the other girl in the movie is way hotter. Ladies and gentlemen, Mila Kunis.

Multimedia System

2009-08-02T00:11:00.002+10:00

Just finished setting up my room's multimedia system. Using old parts from my dead desktop, I finally don't have to use my laptop's keyboard and using an external keyboard. And now I have my own external monitor weee.

Surprise, surprise.

2009-08-01T18:59:00.002+10:00

This is rather surprising, the internet at home, IS GOOD! Much better than the last time I came home. Ping google.com in Australia gave me around 40ms. And here is 56ms.

Another round of WoW coming up? Lol, maybe not in the near future, but definitely a sign there. Will see how it goes. But boy, suddenly I love coming back even more. One of the main problems is not a problem at the moment.

Self quarantine? No problem.

2009-08-01T06:15:00.002+10:00

Ok punks, I am back in Malaysia. But according to my parents, I am to (preferably) be self quarantined. But I broke it the first thing I touched down. Chiong-ed to mamak for Maggi Basah!

But seriously, no problem being quarantined. Only thing I am afraid is that I may be out of series to watch. Only 6 episodes of True Blood season 2 left. But oh ya! I have Team Fortress 2 now. So yea, no problem.

But there are some movies I am itching to watch. And the main one is Public Enemies. But firstly, I shall list down the movies I managed to watch on the plane.

Due to some complications I faced during the flight, the first movie I had to (don't mind actually) to watch is 17 Again.
Nothing much to this movie. Other than a dude, while his life is falling apart, gets to be young again (due to some magiks) and tries to mends his ways (kao back his wife, repair relationship with kids bla bla). Ordinary show. I mostly only look at Zac's fashion sense in the movie. Seriously, white tee, leather jacket, skinny jeans and retro high top shoes IS DAMN YENG. Oh ya and the aviators too.

This show is:
- Ordinary.
- Kinda funny at times.
- Something you would watch only if its free and you have nothing better to do, or if you like Zac.

Next in the list was Duplicity.
Ok, after watching The International, I think Clive Owen is not bad. So I thought I give this a try, with the airline entertainment magazine hyping it and all. But roughly into half an hour into the movie, I felt asleep. And that was rare (with the fact that I did not sleep much last night). But during like the first half of the movie, I did not know what was going on. This whole movie is all about conman (woman) conning everyone, even each other. So half way into the movie, you really don't know what is the truth anymore. But I guess if the circumstance is rather more relaxing and quiet, i.e.: a big screen TV, peace and quiet with a bottle of Coke, it wouldn't be so confusing. All in all, so-so. Credits to Clive though, especially the part where he had to pull off a Tennessee slang. Hey y'all.

P/S: Julia Roberts don't really appeal anymore.

This show is:
- Kinda confusing at the start to the middle.
- Not for people who wants action.
- More for the thinking people.
- Not for those who want to see leng lui.
- Probably only worth renting a DVD for.

Due to the extra time I spent sleeping away during Duplicity, I managed only to watch 1 more movie, making it 3 in total, instead of the 4 I expected. And the 3rd one I really enjoy somewhat. Its called I Love You, Man.

Its basically about this guy (on the right) is going to get married. And yes, got leng lui. But he has 1 problem, he does not have any good guy friends, good enough to be his bride's mate. So he goes around in a series of man-dates (really funny), until he found this dude. (on the left) And he is the guy from How I Met Your Mother, Jason Segel. And boy, he is funny. So they got so close, until to the point the guy's relationship with his fiancee got somewhat affected. And during this movie, it reminded me that I have some really close guy friends, which makes me not as sad as this guy. But in the end of the movie (I think), I did not get to finish it as the air hostess grabbed away my headphones because the plane is going to land soon. Sadness. Definitely a good show for the guys to enjoy. Wouldn't probably appeal much to the girls, due to the topic they discuss in the movie (I get to watch the uncensored version, which was really surprising considering its MALAYSIAN airlines).

This show is:
- Funny.
- A nice movie for the dudes to see.
- A reminder that guy friends are very important.
- Not a gay movie, I think. Unless they get together in the end, which will basically RUIN the movie.

Man, I am on the roll. Called Wy just now. Told him I can't go to church this Sunday, due to the DUMB quarantine. So I asked him what should I do, and he told me to blog. And blog I did.

Till next time (most probably in a short time), sayonara peepsssss.

Journey's End

2009-07-31T07:20:00.004+10:00

As I reached the Journey's End, I can't stop wondering what have I learned in this journey.

Things I can list so far:

To be (more) dependent on God.
My life in Melbourne is all about depending on God. Initially, after my A Levels, I plan (or not) to come to Australia for studies. But probably since I am too much of a people person (ahem), I can't bare coming to Australia alone and chickened out at the end. This time, I came with a bunch of good friends. The highest thing (treasures from God) I value during my stay outside my family are my friends. Without them, lol, I really don't know how to survive.

This semester especially, with the Final Year Project came to such a crunch time (as you guys may know), it really pushes me to seek for God's help even more. There were times I really can't see myself even completing the project, never thought of scoring it, only hope to pass it. But God really delivers. For the whole semester, I only prayed for favor. Favor from all sources. Favor from God. The most significant night was the night I cried out to God for help. As in really cry for Him in my heart. It was the turning tide of the semester. Results started to appear, and the favor just snowballs from then. Praise God for His goodness!
You can DEFINITELY balance work and play.
Ok fine, maybe not really a balance. But, my point is, amongst the play, you can definitely work. During one of the professional practice lectures, the lecturer asked this question, "If this is your working style, lift up your hands. 'I finish my work before I play.' " 85-90% of the class lift their hands up. "Ok, what about 'I can play anytime I want.' " I QUICKLY LIFTED MY HAND! WOOHOO!

But what I really meant is that, we can find joy in whatever we do. Enjoy everything we do, even if its work. I have to admit, whilst studying / doing tutorials, I really find joy in learning how to do the questions, answer them, and get the correct answer.

To learn to raid.
I only seriously raided in WoW when I arrived in Australia. Its due to the fact I got a much better internet connection, which I will miss very much when I return. To connect with guildies and with people you would probably never get to connect outside WoW, to raid together, achieve something together is just so fun. And the feeling while receiving a particular loot you crave for so long, is just so good.

To treasure Malaysia.
To be honest, I prefer Malaysia's lifestyle, and food. Not to say the lifestyle and food here not good. Its just my preference. I find that in Malaysia, there are more things to do. And things don't go closing at 5pm, including the malls. And boy, I hate the weather.

Just had a farewell sorta party just now. With so many friends gathered and finally speaking into my life, I just felt so blessed. Really really blessed. Just hearing how other people think of you (mostly good ones haha) just makes it all worth it. Who says I just stay at home play games only, never connect with anyone? These guys just proved that SO WRONG.

And the guys just got it this. The Orange Box.

It features free (forever) online gameplay of Team Fortress 2, the game which I saw in screenshots and it looks like lots of fun. And guess what, I think its like my first ever original computer game! (lols) And I actually proudly told the guys that. Thanks alot!

And when I got it, my first response was "Eh this is the 19 dollar one right??!!"
How dumb of me. I responded that way because Kuo Hao told me a friend of ours is also playing it and it only cost him 19 dollars for the game. But not sure really 19 dollars or not though. And on my CD cover, a sticker with the words "MA 15+ Restricted - Strong Violence". Haha, won't really expect church friends to get this for you right. But I love IT! AND THATS ALL THAT MATTERS!

But honestly speaking, I had a dream of them buying me iphone during the farewell. LOL. Dreams are supposed to be dreams, sweeeeet dreams.

Anyways, in about 3 hours time, I am heading to my cousin's place to place some stuffs there before heading to the airport. And I have not sleep yet! Not really sleepy though. Just came back from neighbour's place after playing a night of pudge wars! Sorta a farewell overnight gaming gathering whatever-you-want-to-call-it thing.

I shall (try) to grab some sleep before doing final packings. For your information, my flight is at 3:00pm (Melbourne) time and I will reach KLIA at 9:00pm (Malaysia) time. Will reach Melaka roughly at 11:00-12:00 midnight (Malaysia) time. Care for some mamakzzzzz? Haha. See you guys anyways.

As a aussie always say,

Cheers.

This is freaking awesome

2009-07-27T23:13:00.002+10:00

Facebook has a language called English (Pirate). It's damn funny.

My Friends = Me Hearties
Inbox = Bottle o' Messages
Like = Arrr, This be pleasin' to me eye.
Delete = T' Davy Jones wit' it!
Wall to Wall = Spy Plank-t'-Plank

Just some of the funny stuffs you can possible find.

Damn it, wanted to post some stuffs regarding about selling my bike, but my internet just died. Damn slow now.

Next time I guess.

...

2009-07-27T21:35:00.001+10:00

Shouldn't have blog so much crap. Look what my mum has to say.

Sadness

2009-07-25T17:54:00.001+10:00

Tried playing Prototype. Damn nice. But 1 thing...

... it's laggy. Already set all to Low settings.

Sadness.

Dilemma

2009-07-25T05:22:00.002+10:00

New dilemma, good dilemma.

Will be able to play Prototype by tomorrow. So now the question is, finish off Fallout 3 first, or start playing the deliciously looking Prototype?

Glimpse of Prototype:

Gaming freak. Yes? No?

2009-07-25T02:42:00.006+10:00

I am somewhat known as a gamer, by my friends around me. Everything around me leads people to that believe. There are many examples, and I shall list them one by one.

1. Table is VERY messy. Typically, we don't have much time to clear stuffs until it is unbearable. Or can't be bothered to anyways. Common thought: If I have time to clear my table, I rather go level up/do daily quests etc.

2. Mints and gum, and their wrappers too. Not sure about the others, but I chew a lot of gum and consumes a fair amount of mint. (Refer to title background) Not sure why though, just have to have something in the mouth. Common thought: Never really thought of it, more of a reflex now.

3. Plastic bottles, used multiple times. You can clearly see this on my table, lots of them. Reused over and over again (I know its not that good), to fill water. We need to drink too. Can't be bothered to boil the water, trusting in Australian's water system, I fill them up straight from my toilet tap. No joke. Common thought: Raid is coming up, better store up a full bottle of water.

4. A laptop cooler. Typically, nobody uses it. Why would anyone need a laptop cooler anyways? To cool my laptop. Why would you need to cool your laptop anyways? So it won't overheat. Why would it overheat anyways? Because I play games. Common thought: *Touches the laptop* It's kinda hot, will probably need to switch on the aircon during winter to cool the laptop. *wears jacket in room*

5. Tissue. Lots of them. To clean the table because I eat (half the time) in front of the computer. To dispose of the gum. And nose wax, and ear wax. Common thought: Where do I dispose of the tissue? In a plastic bag. *grabs bag, throw tissue inside, puts bag on the floor*

6. Long hair, very. We normally can't be that bothered to get our hair cut either. Common thought: Ah, tomorrow I better go cut my hair. *forgets after that*

7. Wires, everywhere. Oh and messy too. Due to the gadgets, we have lots of wires wired up everywhere. And oh ya, did I mentioned we didn't really bother to un-messy them?

Saw this T-shirt during shopping. This is one of the 6 tees I bought that day. Instantly grabbed this as it says:

Me and my long hair. Cut hair in Aus is expensive. $30 for good hair cut = RM90!

Just finished Bioshock last night. Next game is Fallout 3 which I played like 45 hours already but still not yet complete. Want to finish it this time.

Games I have in mind to complete, or at least play:

Fallout 3
Gears of War
Stalker
Prototype
Assassin's Creed
Clive Barker's Jericho

Busy gaming days ahead!

Change in look

2009-07-24T01:53:00.002+10:00

Yup, a slight change in look. Been using this picture for 1 year and a half now. Time to say goodbye.

Old

New

Took the pictures of the Eclipse myself. Been having lots of those during times of gaming. Hope it doesn't decrease my sperm count by too much. AIKS!

Told you.

2009-07-23T05:13:00.004+10:00

Yo blog,

Hi again, told you I'll be back real soon.

All these typing made me wonder even more, stuff. Making me even harder to sleep, seriously.

Saw the news that Sven Goran Eriksson is the director of football for Notts County. *LAUGHS OUT LOUD* Like seriously, what THE HECK is going on? Damn farny.

Then another thing struck my mind. Lately, (these few years) I have very very few cravings for high tech electronic gadgets. My current phone, as some of you may know, SUCKS!!! BIG TIME! And yet I can still use it for one and half years. But seriously, there are times which I really want to smash this phone to bits.

Oh ya, continue my point...very very few cravings for high tech electronic gadgets, until I saw the Iphone 3GS.

Okkkaayyy, not too sure about the "Half the price" part. But it is definitely ONE MEAN MACHINE. Tested it on Chadstone the other day. Just loved it. But price factor. AUD850 (at least), which is about RM2400. OUCH. Somemore considering the fact that I am still not earning my own income, this price really outweighs my desire. Hmm, probably I should sell my 16000+ gold on WoW. Any buyers? Haha.

Friend scolded me just now after I told him what I do during these last few days in Melbourne.

"So, what did you do these few days?"
"Oh nothing much, bumming around, sleeping, play games.."
"You wanna do anything in particular before you head back?"
"Nope, not really..."
"What game you playing?"
"Bioshock."
"..."
"..."
"What la you, that game single player game, bring go home and play la..do something while you are still here. Come this weekend we go watch footie"
"Cold la!"
"Wear a few more jackets la!"
"Haha, footie ah. See how la.."

Hmm, footie match. Interesting. Don't mind tho. My friend say there's a match this Friday between Carlton and Collingwood, and an expected 90,000 crowd. Mind blowing stuff.

Okla, enough for this post. Going to grab some sleep before heading to city tomorrow. Sending Jason off to his friend's place in the city. Will be needing those sleep.

See ya blog.

Where to start?

2009-07-23T04:13:00.007+10:00

Dear blog,

How are you? Sorry for the late reply. Hope you are doing well here. I am not doing too bad myself, heading back to my homeland soon on the 31st of July. But well, that is the immediate step, but what next? I have no idea really.

WoW account expires tomorrow. And I don't plan to top it up for quite some time, or maybe indefinitely. My Ulduar 25 guild, Versus, disbanded some time last week. Kinda sad though, they were really nice people there. Nowhere to head to, and even if I join a new guild, I would have to start from scratch. And plus I don't know whether I will have the time or the suitable connection to play again. Hence, I decided to stop.

Jason came to Melbourne for holiday. 3 weeks he said. Did lots of shopping during these time. The most prominent buy being my first ever skinny jeans, which created a mini uproar on the comments page.
It costs a whooping 90AUD. But I was surprised at myself when I didn't hesitate much prior to it's purchase. Somehow I knew that I would have to purchase 1 someday. And so far, I did not regret that decision. Kinda comfy too.

Oh ya blog, did I mention that I got my results already? It looked like this:

Not really what I hoped for, but at least I passed them. But the only lame thing is that our marks for the project (that I worked so much on - refer to previous posts) is being withheld by the university. We emailed our supervisor but nothing much can be done by him.

Well, at least he tried to help, and he said sorry. Will probably head over to the uni admin office soon to clarify this matter. So lame.

Just had my last Urban Life session before I head back to Malaysia. They are sad for the fact that I have to leave, but I guess they understand my decision. Well, I am sad too. But I have already instill in my heart that life is full of farewells. Most importantly (which sometimes I struggle to do, I admit) is to remember each other and keep in touch.

Will probably have the photos we took soon and by then I can post them up.

Got my E-tickets today, finally. But kinda ridiculous though, only 20 kilograms of stuff I can bring back. Asked Mum to request the agent to acquire more, hope it can be approved as I am a student (still) heading home.

So, not much of WoW left for me. What have I been doing? You probably asked that. Just went to Chadstone to shop (for like the 2nd time in Melbourne). Went to Jay-Jays and bought like 6 tees, 4 of them which I would like to give away. And all of them have catchy quotes, quotes which I hand-picked and dedicated to the person I want to give that particular tee to. Nothing much in Chadstone in my opinion, although it boasts to be the largest shopping mall in Australia, it is only (I would dare say) the size of Sunway Pyramid. Sad case. Haha.

And the suckiest thing is (till this day) that the whole shopping mall closes at 5pm. *LAUGH OUT LOUD*

Ok, besides shopping, done what a usual bummer would do when he er...bums. Watching series, playing single-player computer games. Got a bunch of computer games from my neighbour, but thought I should start with this awards-winning game, Bioshock.

But I have to say, IT IS FREAKING AWESOME!
Bioshock, SYOK! And for the first time, after quite some time, I can't get enough of this game and I am proud to say that I will be finishing this game!

Been watching 24 Season 7 and True Blood.
Yet again, Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) is FRAKKING (Battlestar nerds would know this) awesome!!!

True Blood on the other hand, is kinda slow paced, but it is getting better and interesting.

Oh and ya, Mr Yeah has a blog now. Which kinda surprised me at first, because normally he don't care about blogs. But now come to think of it, if I were him, I would start one as well. Sometimes, if not all the time, typing what is in your mind is actually very liberating, like how I am feeling now. And most of the time, comments excites the author. EXCEPT FOR MR YONG LIM. He hates people spamming his cbox (the chatbox on your right). I mean...WTH?! If people spam my cbox, I would be so happy, knowing someone somewhere is reading and commenting on what I think. But then again, I guess once you achieved success, your desires/objectives/aim (whatever you want to put it) changes as well.

(Puts Mr Yeah's blog link on this blog)

It has been a long long time since I made such a long post. The last one I remembered being the time I was feeling lonely prior to my arrival at Melbourne. And probably the time I had my panic attack starting of this semester. Looking back at those times, God has really been pouring His blessings onto me. Thank You.

K then blog, till next time. Take care. I will be visiting again very soon, even more since WoW going to be expiring soon.

Hmm.

2009-07-13T05:18:00.002+10:00

Initially, this blog was created to report stuffs I do in Melbourne back to the people back home who actually reads it.

But now, the news is Official: I am going back home to Malaysia at the 31st of July!

And so, probably won't need this blog anymore. Unless I have a sudden deep thought to share. Highly doubt it though.

Results will be out on the 17th. That is like 1 week away. Can't really be bothered though. Haha.

Meh, I seem to run out of things to say. -___-

Will only post when i do have them. Ciao.

For the last time

2009-06-08T14:23:00.002+10:00

For the last time, I am studying for exams! And yet, I am still lazy. Exam is on Friday, just only touching the first question of Tutorial 1. Hahaha...

My friends keep telling me that I can make it, and that I am worrying for nothing. Its because every semester, I am a very last minute person, so last minute, that people would even be normally worried for me. But not these bunch of housemates, sem in sem out, I've been doing the same thing, and most of the time, they have even more confidence that I can complete my studying than myself!

But I wouldn't be proud of it tho. Its all God's grace. Only by His grace I can do things or I would dare say "stunts" like this.

And most of the time, I don't feel panicky at all. =)
And now, I am hungry.

*throws all the notes down, and rush for food*

Till next time..lol

Done.

2009-06-06T01:59:00.003+10:00

Finally oh praise Jesus I handed in my completed Final Year Report, which practically means my Final Year Project is officially OVER!!
Can't believe its almost 1 semester already (probably hearing the same thing from countless number of people), I still remembered the panic attack I had the first night I came back to Melbourne, clueless about my project and practically started from 0%.
I would like to thank God that I can finish this. Without Him, it is impossible. Would like to thank the many prayers that had been made for this project. Thanks.
Supervisor still wants us to do some verification experiments but they can wait...for the moment. Haha. And the favor from our supervisor is seriously God given. From a semester of anxiety and nervousness of what the supervisor will do to us or ask us to do. He has become this encouraging, helpful and full-of-praise person. Only God can bestow such favor. =)
Next Friday is my first paper. Control Systems, which I have no idea what's happening, even till now. Will start doing the tutorials tomorrow afternoon with classmates. The last exams of my life (hopefully), I shall finish this race with a bang! Haha.
Anyways, what would I do in the future is still always at the back of my mind, I think most probably I will return home. It just feels right that way. Can't really explain but yea.
Didn't sleep the whole night last night, doing the final touches on the report. Downed a Red Bull in uni but still half groggy in class. lol.
This Sunday is Father's Day for Malaysia. In Australia, its around September I think.
Just would like to say Happy Father's Day to my dad! He has been a general role model for me and would like to thank him for teaching me how to love watching so many types of sports and the updates on Malaysia's interesting politics! Been seeing him from the only non-christian in the family, accepted Christ and rise up to take up challenges and faithfully serving God in the Church is really a testimony by itself. I am so proud of my father. Love you!

Crossroads, no no...

2009-05-25T04:56:00.003+10:00

Yup. Another crossroad in life. This time, I wouldn't say its a crossroad. ITS A FREAKING INTERCHANGE!!

Study life will approximately end in about, *counting with fingers*, 2 months. That includes a month of rot. Yes!! Who doesn't love to open a can-of-rot? =D

Ok anyways, back to topic. This thought making me unable to sleep. Yes, been having insomnia for 2 nights. The previous night's reason is totally irrelevant. Probably you wouldn't want to know but I will say anyways - Is to change the gender of my WoW character. LOL!

But I would say this night's reason is completely relevant - What to do next?

Possible steps and issues to note:

Step 1: Stay in Australia or go back?
Step 2: If stay, how long? Till grad or?
Step 3: If stay, find a job? Or rot till grad first?
Step 4: If go back, find a job or help out in church till grad?

So many questions running in my head. Am I ready to work? Should I continue studying?
But the main question is: What should I do next?

I need a word from God. A direction. A guide. A sign. Anything.

I really don't know what to do. Only thing I can do is wait upon the Lord.

Yong Hsin said he needs more engineers. Especially Mechanical Engineers. Sounds really fun and interesting to have him as your colleague. But is it the right path for me? Only God knows.

If I stay, I would have to find a new place to live. Probably in the City. Then I would be far from my Urban Life. More issues.

Should I continue studying? Masters?

Sorry for making such a messy post. These are just my thoughts jumbled up. Just imagine a speech bubble around these sentences...

2 more months before I have to make a decision. And 2 months will pass really fast.

Have to start packing up. Selling stuffs. Especially the bicycle if I were to leave. Heavy textbooks.

What about WoW? Should I continue? If I were to continue, will my net be good? If I stay, I have to make sure its good. But this should be the least of my problems. In fact, I should quit soon. Probably sell the account or something. Salvage something in return and the mean time, making me replaying the game impossible.

Thoughts are flying through my mind. I feel like I need someone to talk to. But I doubt anyone can help much. This is the decision that I have to make myself. But firstly I need to hear what God wants me to do. Once I know what He wants me to do, it will be easy to decide.

Speak to me God!

Recap

2009-04-22T00:45:00.002+10:00

Bah, the V-sign picture can't work. Basically its just a bunch of Jap girls (looks Jap to me) doing the V-signs, somehow the picture became forbidden after I posted it. Smell a stalker? Beats me.

Anyways, recap. Practical part of project going well, all glory to God, family (except Xinyi, kelian) came over to Melbourne over the easter holidays, went to PS Conference, bought lots of stuffs, now crunch time week, got lots of gears from Naxx25 last night, all glory to God again.

Ok. Practical Part of the project is officially complete, i.e: I don't have to go to the God-forbid tiny lab for my lab work anymore. Hurray! Now is just reading, typing, squeezing brain juices for the theory part of my work.

Family (except Xinyi) came over to Melbourne over the easter break. We stayed at a 2 bedroom serviced apartment. Overall was a nice place, except with SUCKY internet. Man, I swear I can see myself spending a fortune over the internet when I start having my own place. I just can't stand it. Slow internet that is.

PS conference was amazing. Never seen so many people in 1 venue in my life, although the fanatics in UK is used to it every weekend. But the atmosphere was amazing for God to work in people's life. New songs!! Wee...bought 2 CDs (their latest album "Deeper") and 3 T-shirts! (One for me, one for yi, and one for yan). Didn't know the night sessions were free before it started. Brought my family for 2 nights and my friend for one of the nights. Good stuff.

And yes, we bought lots of stuffs (shopping babeh~~). I bought a suit (with slacks), a pair of sandals, and a new pair of shoes (converse, finally). Bwahahaha...

Haizzz, crunch time this week, seriously. Because last week I didn't do anything for my studies (i.e: tute, FYP, test), I suffer this week. Supervisor wants to see updated draft of final year report tomorrow, (and i am still typing this), a test on friday, tutorial to hand in on thursday. Oh God, grant me strength!

Managed to get a full run of Naxx25 last night. Got 4 loots. Happy. They are:

Hurray!

Ok, thats all for my recap.

Oh ya, by the way, my internet cap busted. Damn, don't know who go download over the month...only resetting at 27th of April. Zzzzz.....

Lol. V-signs..

2009-04-04T11:00:00.005+11:00

I am sure we all know what's a V-sign. But to have this happen after you do a V-sign is quite "kelian"...

Hahaha....lala pose for the lose.

Kudos

2009-04-02T02:24:00.005+11:00

Kudos to the best sci-fi series to-date, Battlestar Galactica.

To the casting crew, I will miss you guys alot.

What an amazing ending, really unexpected. As I probably mentioned before, this series is not at all your typical sci-fi series. Yes, it does have war. Yes, it does have lasers. Yes, it does have spaceships. But moreover, yes, it has some religious issues. Yes, it has relationship issues. And lots more. In short, it is really not the typical sci-fi series. You have to watch it for yourself to trust me. Haha, seriously, I can't really put it to words how great this series is.

A lot has happened since the miniseries. Lots of suspense, lots of touching scenes, lots of action, lots of twists. Really turned my feelings upside down.

Once again, kudos to you guys and thanks for making such an amazing series.

Another series which I just finished watching is the "infamous" Gundam 00 - 2nd Season.

The reason why I say "infamous" is because as you guys probably know, this show really turned my mood upside down. Throughout this season alone, this series has made me amazed, stunned, wow-ed, cried (yes, its true), emotional, sad, happy...etc. As you can see from one of my previous post. I seriously cried like mad at episode 20. T_T

Quote from one of the comments on youtube about the scene.

"I could never get myself to watch SEED/Destiny but 00 drew me right in. It's more relevant to our time. And I love the ironic tragedy of the story. There's hopeful moments but often times followed by an inevitable moments of tears. Man what a great series."

*Edit: I've checked out that scene. It was deemed by many to be a very sad scene as well and some say (including me) that its the saddest scene of the whole series. They call it the "dramatic last 6 minutes of episode 20". Looks like I am not the only one. Sigh. I shall post the video here. Please view it.

After her death, this was how sad the guy felt: Sorta cried here too.

Lol, watched these scenes back, I cried again. =P Paiseh...

I would say its the best Gundam series I've ever watched which includes, Gundam Wing, Gundam Seed, Gundam Seed Destiny. In this season, they really pushed the characters' developements to the max, and in the same time, pushed my feelings to the max as well. Their song selections for opening and ending is amazing as well. They really compliment the episodes well.

Kudos to you too, Gundam 00. It's sad to have 2 of my current favorite, emotional series to end at the same time.

Man, I need a comedy series next. Targetting Big Bang Theory. Hehe.

Breakthrough...

2009-03-31T19:08:00.002+11:00

Press on, expect more, pray, fast, and God shall provide your needs.

At last, breakthrough in the project. Obtained very beautiful images, those which will actually literally make us cry, and make our supervisor jump from his seat, for joy. Seriously.

All glory goes to God. And I would like to extend my thanks to all those who prayed for me. God answers prayers!

Would like to share the images so much with you guys, but I don't think I am allowed to post the images here. Confidential stuffs.

Will be having my MEC4404 - Professional Practice presentation tomorrow at 1pm. Currently preparing the script, while listening to Yuna Ito - Trust You. And yes, feeling a little emotional at the moment. And yes, its from Gundam again.

You will be wondering,
"What the heck, how can Gundam makes you emo?? Isn't it about robots, war and fighting and stuffs???"
Well, yes, you are partly right my friend, but somehow, those are just the surface. As you watch more of the episodes, as you understand the characters better, their life are so sad. Love which are not meant to be, not fated. People who love each other, but can't be together, end up fighting against each other. Losing love ones.

At the end, the war, the robots, the moves, the graphics, don't really matter anymore. What really matters in the end, is how we relate to each other, is about relationship, is about where will we be in the future, what kind of person will we become.

The internet is terrible at the moment. Has been disconnecting over the weekend, as some of you may know. Now it is lagging and spiky. Pray that it will be fixed soon.

More unexpected rest

2009-03-20T15:16:00.002+11:00

Matthew 11:28 (New International Version)

²⁸"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Amen indeed. Today, God has given me rest from the most unexpected of people. Just now, I went to meet with my supervisor. Like every other meeting, I was nervous, paranoid, and pessimistic. Because of a bad past, my teammates and I are afraid of meeting with him. For the past, he is sometimes somewhat degrading on our work, which caused us very paranoid at times, hence the occasional panicking.

But it was different this time. He was very positive as we explained all our attempted methods to solve the problem with the timing. And he was very understandable and concerned. Prior to the meeting, we were afraid he use this ultimatum: "It's your project guys, so you guys have to find the solution by yourself..."

But instead he said these very words: "I think you guys need my help, I'll come over on Monday to have a look at the options available and we will try to solve this problem..."

Oh my God! Praise You! What a relief...to have a supervisor so supportive, even for a moment of time. The turn of events are just amazing. We are gaining more favor from the supervisor, although our stumbling block is still there, but as least our supervisor is with us in this. Praise God!

Thanks for the prayers, God is moving in my Final Year Project. And the time will come for breakthrough to happen!

How low can you go?

2009-03-11T18:47:00.002+11:00

This is the question I asked myself today.

Just yesterday, we (my teammates and I) were rocked by the news that apparently, our experimental apparatus is not working (as it should). I sent out many prayer requests, and really thank you guys for all your prayers, the apparatus is working again today! Praise the Lord!

So, finally, real work! Or so we thought.

I mean, I really don't want to sound whiny, but just that I have to tell someone how I am feeling at the moment. Utter tiredness, lost, and feeling like quitting. I keep asking myself and God. Although I know I should not question God, but somehow I kept on asking: "Why me?" "Why this project?"

Once again, we are hindered by another stumbling block. And the real work hasn't even started yet. I would like to go to details, but I think nobody understands the process anyways. In short, yea, once again, we are feeling lost and we are stuck. Still ZERO progress.

Its so low that if you'd ask me to imagine passing not to even mention scoring this Final Year Project, I can honestly admit that I can't. My only hope now as it has always been, is God, my Heavenly Father. I am clinging onto the hope that God is allowing the situations and environment to push me so low, is so that He will one day lift me up and place me on eagle's wings, just so that the people around me will believe that only God can do this.

As what Jesus said: "Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me."

Now I am only seeing how low can I go, before God lifts me up and show the people around me that it is by God's mercy, miracle and grace which I am saved from this trouble.

I can only hope that it will come really really soon.

Not again...

2009-03-10T05:59:00.003+11:00

Argh. Once more I KO-ed at 8ish pm and slept through the night. And now I am awake at 5.30am, 9 hours later.

Length of sleeping time: Fair
Time of sleeping time: Slight extreme

And the thing is, I did not brush my teeth and shower before I crash. Well, that was not the plan anyways, the plan was to wake up at 10pm, finish off my tutorial and my journal, and raid Obsidian Sanctum + 2 Drakes at 11pm, and sleep at 1ish or probably 2. LOL.

[ Insert familiar quote: "Most plans will fail" here ]

Ok, anyways, I have from now till lunch time to finish off whatever I need or want to do, which includes: Finish off journal reading, complete tutorial question, shower, brush teeth, breakfast, watch Battlestar Galactica, daydreaming, download next episode of Gundam 00, do some exercise (?)... >___<

Today will be a significant day. Going to camp in the lab for the entire afternoon, hope can achieve progress on the project. And going for Kingdom Purpose at night. Hope Kuo Hao really registered for me as this semester will probably be my final semester attending it. Awww, sad but probably somewhat true.

Oh darn!!! Champion's League is this week! WOO! It's gonna be more interesting as some teams were on a draw or a close result. Hmm, if I am not mistaken, its gonna be at 7am in the morning match. Hmm, I see, my sleeping time is training myself for it huh.

Bah, I need sports! It has been 1 week and almost a half since I've done any sports. Ok, random rant.

If there's anyone out there, do drop me a message at the chat box. Pulleeaaaseeee...

Movies time, and look-alike no.2

2009-03-07T11:52:00.006+11:00

Watched quite a few movies these few days. Watched 2 on the plane on the way back to Melbourne and 1 more with Sophie and Ah Suan.

Movie no.1: Eagle Eye by Shia LaBeouf & Michelle Monaghan

This is definitely one of the nicer movies that I get to watch during the summer. Besides Ip Man of course. Hehe. Worth watching, this show.

From Wikipedia: "Eagle Eye is a 2008 action/thriller film directed by D.J. Caruso and starring Shia LaBeouf and Michelle Monaghan. The two portray a young man and a single mother who are brought together and coerced by an anonymous caller into carrying out a plan by a possible terrorist organization."

Movie no.2: The Traitor by Guy Pearce & Don Cheadle

Hmm, this show. Don't even have the info on Wikipedia. Well, overall, the show is somewhat quite predictable and only deserves an average from my point of view. I am sure not many even know this movie exists.

Movie no.3: The Wrestler by Mickey Rourke

From Wikipedia: "Robin Ramzinski, ring name Randy "The Ram" Robinson, (Mickey Rourke) is a professional wrestler who was a major star in the 1980s, but is now years past his prime and wrestling on the weekends for various independent wrestling promotions in the Elizabeth, New Jersey area. After a show, a promoter proposes a 20th anniversary rematch with his most notable opponent, the Ayatollah (Ernest Miller), who now owns a used car dealership in Arizona. Their first match together sold out Madison Square Garden, and Randy agrees, wishfully thinking this high-profile match could help him get back to the top."

This movie is kinda sad at times, but kinda draggy at times too. And man, I actually cried during a scene, where he was all alone. Probably because I was able to relate it to myself during that moment of time. Awww....rofl.

Good show nonetheless. Mickey Rourke got nominated for Oscars for this movie for Best Actor by the way. And man, although he is quite old, he is still damn buffed. o_O

Ok, next up, shows I intend to watch in the near future. And man, they are looking good. =]

Movie no.1: The Watchmen

Hmm, I was skeptical at first. After knowing that The Spirit was terrible, I wanted to avoid graphic novel movies. But then, a LOT of people say this is good. Hehe, suddenly felt like watching. Will probably do it next week. WOO! Whose in? Leave me a message.

Movie no.2: The Knowing by Nicholas Cage

1 word: WAHLAO! lol not really a valid word. But man, the trailer blew me away, sent chills to my spines. Watch it and you will know what I meant.

Movie no.3: Terminator Salvation by Christian Bale

Ok, what do you get if you combine one of my favorite actors and one of the more interesting sci-fi series ever. You get a blown-away me.

Yes, these trailers itself blew me away. Amazing. Please, watch it, I beg you.

From Wikipedia: "Set in post-apocalyptic 2018, John Connor (Christian Bale), the man fated to be the leader of the human resistance against Skynet and its army of Terminators, and the future he was raised to believe in is altered in part by the appearance of Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington), a stranger whose last memory is of being on death row. Connor must decide whether Marcus has been sent from the future or rescued from the past. As Skynet prepares its final onslaught, Connor and Marcus both embark on an odyssey that takes them into the heart of Skynet's operations, where they find out a terrible secret that may lead to the possible annihilation of mankind"

Ok, now time for my look-alike no.2! lol.

Haha. Who would have knew that there are 2 major football club managers who looks alike. And no, they are not brothers. =.=

Left: Guss Hiddink - Caretaker manager for Chelsea
Right: Carlo Ancelotti - Manager of Italian giants AC Milan

Oh wait, maybe the other way around? @.@

Hope you enjoy this edition of my blog. And watch the trailers!!

Yeeeee, yucks, crappy....

2009-03-06T00:25:00.005+11:00

" In both Victoria and Tasmania, it is the second Monday in March " - Wikipedia

(From Monash uni website)

Noooooo.....my holiday. T_T

Hoho.

2009-03-05T00:32:00.001+11:00

Hmm, saw an attractive and cute girl today. Hmm.

Edit: saw and got acquainted to an attractive and cute girl today.

Sigh.

2009-03-03T02:33:00.004+11:00

I guess this is what people call Homesick, huh.

Really no mood to do anything. Doesn't feel like there is anything to look forward to, although I know there is. Linger till the dawn of day just because you want to actually want to feel dead tired to actually hit bed. If not, thoughts will wander around and make you will feel broken down.

Simplest of things suddenly becoming so significant. Things like having a simple lunch with friends becomes something to spur on. Talking to family members seem so soothing. Even a movie about a lonely wrestler makes your eyes teary. Emotional music well, makes you especially emo.

You start refreshing Facebook home page every 5 minutes, waiting for something interesting to see, or to comment about. You wander around the same site for hours, reading the materials again and again. You don't seem to have the appetite for food, even the meal you usually enjoy takes you almost 2 meals to finish it.

Suddenly everything looks like a chore. And you've suddenly become so chatty on MSN. Just because you want company, company which can take you away from this shroud of loneliness. And you wonder, what can make this feeling just, go away?

Argh! Roommate, please come back! Friends, lets have a closer bonding!

Whoever said humans does not need friends is a big fat liar.

Back to school

2009-03-02T17:09:00.004+11:00

Alot of stuff happened when I touched down. Australia doesn't really like me. After we landed, we went to the baggage area to claim our baggage. And to our horror (our = me and my grandma), one of our baggage is missing. Whoa, really stunner man. So we had to lodge a claim at the baggage counter, and we had to go on ahead with our remaining baggage and just wait for their call. What to do, we went on ahead lo.

Then at the declaration area, I expected that guy to open the my grandma's bagagge which is full of dried stuffs, which I've already declare on the arrival card. But to my horror, suddenly he dig out some random vegetable seeds, which I didn't even know we checked in, and didn't declare. So kenala.

"You have the both of you to realise that you need to declare the seeds", he said. But my grandma doesn't know english and I filled up the card for her. So technically is only me, and I didn't know.

Hahaha...my present from Xinyi before I left. Patrick Star!!!

"Patrick Star is an overweight pink sea star who lives under a rock and is SpongeBob's best friend and so called Patrick is not very intelligent, however he still offers SpongeBob advice and encourages dangerous and/or foolish activities which often get the two into trouble."

Funniest character in Spongebob Squarepants cartoon, ever.

What the heck...

2009-02-28T05:08:00.003+11:00

Guess what? Or who rather?

The first 2 on the list are guys...

Oh the joy...

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Whoop whoop whoop whoop!!!

2009-02-25T05:40:00.004+11:00

Hahaha. Recently I made this term famous amongst friends, although probably Yong would beg to differ, but this is where I learned it from. (forgive the swearings) Enjoy!

(Sorry the video does not allow embedding so I shall post the link here...)

Neg's Urban Sports - Burger Bowl Off
Neg's Urban Sports - Urban Skittles
Neg's Urban Sports - Urban Sprinting

More random Whoop whoops I've found.

Whoop-Whoop is a small insignificant town in the bush of Australia. It is often used in the Australian Slang expression 'way out in Whoop-Whoop,' which is equivalent to the other Australian phrase 'beyond the black stump,' both of which mean 'way out in the middle of nowhere.' Coincidentally, the middle of nowhere is exactly where Whoop-Whoop is.

The town of Whoop-Whoop has exactly one post office, one church, one pub, and about ten point five houses1 and a total population of 46, which mainly consists of elderly senior citizens and farmers. They used to have a school, but it closed down because the school wasn't being used enough, so the one remaining student has to shuttle into the next town, Jameison (which has a total population of 93), to be educated.

Courtesy of (http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A180082)

Whoop whoop whoop whoop!!!

Counting down

2009-02-25T04:41:00.003+11:00

I didn't expect it to be THIS bad, not that its bad, but worse than I thought it would be.

My feelings, ke-emo-kan, counting down the days which I am to return to Melbourne. I shall weight to myself how bad and how not bad it looks:

Looking forward to:

A rather relaxing semester. 9 contact hours. (Dreadful would-be head scratching FYP moments excluded)
An opportunity to finish this race with glory. (Always hopeful of a 1st class honours)
Back to Planetshakers City Church. (YEAHHH and the Conference on April!!)
Better internet. (Definitely, Streamyx hancur-ed these few months)
A better WoW experience.
Seeing more chicks. (Better target and gun down some of them this time..)

Looking back on:

Late night mamaks. (I am sure every oversea Malaysians felt this)
Family and Friends.
Futsal sessions.
Glorious FOOD
Being able to go anywhere by driving....

ARGH! Still prefer Malaysia, my home...

Damn it, am I weak because of this?

2009-02-24T20:09:00.002+11:00

Just finished Episode 20 of Gundam 00 season 2. And the ending part is....DAMN SAD. It made my eyes really teary. And with the combination of this song by Yuna Ito, my emotions was shaken even more.

Am I weak because of this?

Anyways, the video and lyrics along with its translation is as below:

Yuna Ito - Trust You
Gundam 00 Season 2 - Ending 2
Japanese (Romaji)

hana wa kaze ni yureodoru you ni
ame wa daichi o uroosu you ni
kono sekai wa yorisoiai ikiteru no ni
naze hito wa kizutsukeau no
naze wakare wa otozureru no

kimi ga tooku ni itte mo mada
itsu mo kono kokoro no mannaka
ano yasashii egao de umetsukusareta mama
dakishimeta kimi no kakera ni
itami kanjite mo mada tsunagaru kara
shinjiteru yo mata aeru to
I'm waiting for your love

I love you, I trust you
kimi no kodoku o wakete hoshii
I love you, I trust you
hikari demo yami demo
futari dakara shinjiaeru
No, hanasanaide

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English Translation

Flowers sway in the wind as if dancing
So that the rain moistens the earth
Even though this world is alive, coming closer together
Why do people hurt each other?
Why do partings come about?

Even if you go far away
You’re still always right in the middle of my heart
While they remain completely buried by that kind smile
Even if I feel pain
In fragments of you that I held, because we’re still connected
I believe that we can meet again
I’m waiting for your love

I love you, I trust you
I want you to share your loneliness with me
I love you, I trust you
Even in light, even in darkness
Because we’re together, we’re able to believe in each other
No, please don't let go

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Please, anyone who watches that part, drop a message and relate to how I felt...

Look alike series 1

2009-02-24T02:46:00.005+11:00

Just thought of starting this up when I saw Morten Gamst Pedersen played for Blackburn that night. He reminded me of Jake Gyllenhaal. I for one think they kinda look alike. You be the judge.
Left: Morten Gamst Pedersen
Right: Jake Gyllenhaal

I would post some info about them if I can just open Wikipedia. But due to the stupid @#!$@$ internet at the moment, I can't. Streamyx upgrading my arse.

More look-alikes to come whenever I notice one. Which I actually do have another, just that I am thinking of saving it for the next post. Haha.

On the side news, Kee's World (http://thestar.com.my/comics/kee/kee.asp) 23rd Feb 2009 edition totally explains we students' (especially those just graduated or going to graduate very soon) feelings in 1 comic strip.

So true. I DON'T WANT TO GRADUATE THIS YEAR! T__T

Final week in Malaysia...

2009-02-23T19:08:00.002+11:00

Final week in Malaysia. Basically had nothing planned. Trying to sleep the week off, enjoying solitude. Managed to sleep till 4pm today. Haha. Half a day gone. Friends are all busy people, and Melaka has nothing to do anyways.

And somehow, the things that happened..and DID NOT happen, reminds me of a phrase I always say: Don't always plan things on the long term, it WILL NOT work.

This is very true. Looking back while I was in Melbourne, preparing to come home. Many things were planned of what to do back home, by me or by my friends which I heard, most of them did not come to pass, which explains how unpredictable life can be. And it is because of this unpredictability, that humans worry about so very much.

Another important thing I discovered about life yesterday is that: Confidence is a very powerful thing. I noticed this during the football match between Fulham and West Bromwich Albion.

Probably many of you don't know who is this, he is Bobby Zamora, Fulham's striker. The thing about him is that: He hasn't score a goal since September last year, until yesterday.

Soccernet: "Zamora had played more than 29 hours of Premier League football since his last goal but tapped home the opener from point-blank range..."

Congrats to him. But the amazing thing is this: "he almost scored a second when he lashed just over two minutes later."

This is what confidence can do to a person, after the confidence is gained from scoring his first goal since September, he almost scored another 2 minutes later. With confidence comes perseverance, with perseverance comes hope, with hope comes deliverance.

Hmm, not bad, I am blogging again. Bleh.

Bah, problems...

2009-02-22T18:36:00.003+11:00

Problems keep piling up...

Since Wednesday night, the net was like crap. Everything is slow. And I just realized my laptop vent is not venting hot air, as it supposed to. Friends asked me to contact Dell. But the their call center is closed for today. So I checked out the website for any retail outlet in Melaka, found some dodgy phone numbers on the site, a computer shop in Dataran Pahlawan. So I gave it a go.

"Hello, is this XXX Sdn Bhd?"
"Yes..."
"Im currently using a XXX laptop and I suspect my cooling fan is spoiled...but my warranty already expired..."
"Oh my God...warranty expired ah? (yes, he literally said that, I thought I heard it wrongly)"
"If I bring my laptop to your shop, can you guys help me fix? (with a fee)"
"No, we can't"
"Why not?"
"It will be illegal..."
".............ok. Thank you"

[ Something like that ]

I was like, WHAT THE HELL?? This is damn lame.
Worst case scenario, follow my friend's advice: Just get a big fan and face it towards the keyboard laaaa...
How witty. -___-

Punished.

2009-02-21T05:53:00.002+11:00

Galatians 6:7
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.

Indeed.

Since I went to Penang last weekend, I missed the weekly Naxxramas raid. So I tried whatever ways possible to be able to make it to this week's raid. But the perfect time for worship practice is Saturday's afternoon, which clashes with the time of raid.

So, thinking I could change the time of practice to suit my raid, I pushed the practice time to Thursday night and Friday night, which went pretty well by the way. Praise God.

But God cannot be mocked. He has crippled my internet connection since Wednesday night. Till now I can't login to WoW without having a huge latency.

Sorry God.

Ciao, going to the Netherlands...

2009-02-07T03:02:00.001+11:00

ESPNsoccernet - Global - Zhou joining PSV Eindhoven in "China's Bosman" via kwout

Yup, I am THAT good...

So, ciao guys...off to the Netherlands I go...

10 blas.

2009-02-03T04:40:00.002+11:00

Just read Yong's post, seem simple and interesting to summarize things in 10 rants. So here I go.

1. just brought friends about Melaka for food and sight seeing. i helped the economy.

2. keane went back to spurs just after half a season at anfield. lame. damn lame.

3. went to sg for CNY and KL after. bought walking shoes and futsal shoes. weee...

4. net sucks.

5. going penang again in a few days time. 2nd time this holiday.

6. family (except me and grandma) leaving for canberra on the 8th. i didnt wanna go, avoiding heat wave.

7. just smacked a mosquito in my room.

8. just recovered from a long irritating cough.

9. stop here lah. nothing more to say..zzz

Untitled.

2009-01-03T06:22:00.003+11:00

One of the post of randoms.

With almost half of my last holiday of my entire study life fast approaching, I'd better start doing what I want to do during the holidays. But seriously, probably its time to travel and do some visiting.

Things I planned to do:

Helping out in church - In the progress
Upgrading laptop - Not yet
Eat - In the progress
Doing lots of mamak sessions - In the progress
Visiting and traveling - Plans underway
Rot/WoW/Watch stuffs - In the progress
Plans to change a new phone - Not yet

Just came back from yumcha with the guys, planning to go either Langkawi or Penang during the month of February...not sure yet, but it is looking good.

Had quite a number of futsal sessions, just had a 3-hour one yesterday, damn tiring. Body is aching but I felt good. Going to have another killer session tomorrow.

Been going to lots of mamak since I arrived. Even had one on the day I touched down. Been going to the same place for almost 5 days in a row now. Getting fat already. Unfortunately its all at the wrong place, unlike Yong...all his fats making him look buffed up...hahaha.

Traveled to KL after the Christmas with my family. I guess that was a good family time. We did some visiting, some shopping (well, lots of shopping), some football session at mamak, etc. Good bonding time I supposed.

Didn't have much time to WoW lately, I guess when "life" catches up, it has become less of a priority. I thought I would have much more time to play...but oh well. And plus I am having a terrible connection here just make WoW even much harder.

Didn't have much of a New Year celebration this year. Just went to Fleur's and Mariel's place to have a drink and a few games of Taboo.

Favourite questions being thrown at my face:

"How's Australia? Like it?"
"Got girlfriend already? Any girl you like?"
"Graduate already?"

Sigh.

Started the Mahjong season already! Weee...fun times. Will be playing more and more till the Chinese New Year season. This year, I will be going to Singapore to celebrate Chinese New Year's. Hope can catch up with some of the Urban Life people there...speaking of which, I gotta contact them soon...

Silly Season

2008-12-24T04:26:00.002+11:00

I knew this was coming. The thing called "Silly Season". As warned by Ps. Matt and Ps. Russell, Christmas season is indeed the "Silly Season".

The highest amount of christians recorded to backslide, which is rather ironic. Christmas is the day where Jesus Christ is born, and yet so many fell. It may puzzle many people, but I start to understand why.

This is because during Christmas season, especially for students, its a loooooong holiday. And during the holiday season, some of us (including me) may take a break from our daily devotionals. Its as if we are taking a break from God as well. This is when we are sooo vulnerable to the attacks of the devil.

We will start to feel down, feeling "emo", feeling negative, directly opposite of what our Heavenly Father wants us to feel. And sometimes, because of this, we missed our window of opportunity towards the destiny God has set apart for us.

Many a times one may feel lonely during the Christmas season. But we should not let these feelings grip our hearts.

No. I will not this happen to me....again. It has been like this for the past 2 years. It shall happen no more. No more silly season for me.

Back, and busy.

2008-12-23T05:59:00.002+11:00

Hey guys, I am back in Malaysia. Came back on the 10th of December. Yea, took quite some time for this post. Haha...been rather busy lately.

Really can see what has God installed for me back home. I really wanted to help out this church at home once I got back and boy...I really got it...hahaha.

Been very busy with church especially during the Christmas season. Just doing whatever I can.

Just finished watching Code Geass R2. The ending is superb. One of the best endings of a series I had in years. Really good ending. Happy ending nonetheless, but its totally not the one you would expect from an anime. Go watch it.

Woohoo!!! <3

2008-12-07T19:32:00.002+11:00

Planetshakers via kwout

Just love it. Planetshakers first ever acoustic album. Beautiful saviour. So nice....combination of classic and new Planetshakers tracks. Click the link about to hear samples of the album! You can buy it online too if you want. You wouldn't wanna miss it.

Somemore, they released the album on my birthday. I was so happy I bought 3 of them. hahaha...planning to give them away. Hehe.

LOVE IT!!!

Troublesome people

2008-12-02T22:19:00.002+11:00

All along, I didn't feel the pinch of the countless riots which happened around the world. Not until now.

Damn the protesters. What a bunch of pain in the ass. Because of this issue, STA, the travel agency which I got my ticket from, can only offer either a delay (till don't know when) or a refund of RM600.

RM600? That's so ridiculous. So little compared to the peaked ticket prices now. Sigh.

Irresponsible people can be such a pain. Frustrates people. Another irresponsible person is the person who is in charge of the rooms in Monash University. I am now only waiting for the new project room to be cleared so that I can shift the apparatus in and he said he will get done by Friday. (last Friday) And now he want to delay to this Friday, again. I just hope I can shift them in before I go back.

"Hey there Zhou, enjoying your holidays?"

"Not at all"

< Add sarcastic smiley here >

Surprise!

2008-12-01T15:55:00.002+11:00

Wow...it was like 10.48pm at on a Saturday Night. A knock at my door. And I said "come in".

Suddenly.

"Happy birthday to you...happy birthday to you..."

I was stunned. Nobody ever did anything like this for me at my birthday. The last time someone else celebrated my birthday with me is when I was at standard 6. And that is also because I invited them to my "party". But this is just different. For people to do something like this for me. Is really special. I will never forget this experience. Thanks guys. =)

We hanged around till around 12.30am at my place. And they went back. On the sunday, I went to church and met up with Steven after that and we hanged out.

Haha...thats pretty much it. =P

Joshua 1:9 (New International Version)

2008-11-24T20:22:00.001+11:00

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."

Not that of a holiday after all...

2008-11-24T19:37:00.002+11:00

A lot of things are on my mind currently. Mostly troubles. Its as if its not a holiday.

I pray for favour. Favour from my Final Year Project supervisor. Things are not going well at this moment of time. And I have a feeling that he is bias against us. (My team and I) It was like this. A few weeks ago, we rushed to complete our progress report, as some of you may know. The deadline of the report is on Friday, so we decided to complete at least 80% of the report by Wednesday so that our supervisor can have a check.

During the check, he gave comments like It's good....It's okay.....etc. Which was really encouraging, and we really felt blessed then. Asking him whether we should let him check the completed version on Thursday, he said we don't have to, we can pass it up to him on Friday straight away. And we did just that.

Just checked the results of the progress report. And we only got 59%....out of 100. Wow...seriously dejecting stuff. The purpose we let him check our work, is so that we will not obtain these kinds of marks. And this "say 1 thing, do anything" stuff, has been happening. So depressing.

Oh Lord, please grant us favour from our supervisor.

And now my teammates are not here with me. I am really fearful. Fearful that something I am about to do, or not do, will cost me even more than it already has. Wherever I go, the grips of intimidation grabs hold of my heart, reminding me of my troubles. Things which are enjoyable, does not seem to appeal anymore. Paranoia sinks in, like mercury, in an already dark and murky water. Everything around me seems to shift to negativity, forming a prison without me releasing it.

This is when I need to open my ears, attune my senses to listen. Listen to the One who created me. Listen to the One who is in control. Yes, You are in control of everything.

Psalm 23:3-6 (New International Version)

4 Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death, ^[a]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.

6 Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.

Show me the way. Help me listen. Grant me favour. I will praise You forever.

Gogo.

2008-11-11T05:13:00.002+11:00

I shall learn from Yong, posting up my Fantasy team. Enthusiastic.

Go, team, gogo. Made a drastic change this week which required my total points to be deducted by 8. But nevermind, fortune favors those who has balls. =)

Randoms

2008-11-11T02:11:00.002+11:00

Just had my 2nd last paper earlier today. It went well. All glory to God really. There were times (yea, more than once) that my mind just went blank on me during the paper but once I prayed for calmness, the clarity of thought just came into my mind, and I managed to proceed. Thank You God!

Final paper: Advanced Dynamics.

MEC4428 : Advanced Dynamics

Synopsis

Instruction on advanced topics in dynamics, incorporating electromagnetics via D'Lambert's principle, Hamilton's equations and the virtual power (Jourdain/Kain) method. Focus on kinematics and dynamics of robotic structures and magnetoelectromechanical devices (motors, speakers, transducers, vibration sensors etc). Consideration of the inevitable and critical consequences of nonlinearities in dynamics response, including limit cycles and Poincare maps and flows. Reinforcement of concepts using computer analysis.

Objectives

Students are expected to gain the ability to model the dynamics of systems incorporating mechanic, electrical, magnetic and other forma of energy storage and interaction, with consideration of the consequences of nonlinear behaviour. Computational work will provide the student with a reinforced understanding of advanced dynamics.

Personal experience/What I have learned: None of the above.

Seriously, this subject is nuts. I learned nothing what-so-ever. Currently trying to do, or rather copying tute solutions, to learn from it. God, I need You!!!

Once the papers are done, back to play/final year project. Can't wait for Wrath of the Lich King.

I can only get my copy on Friday tho. And I stumbled upon this amazing leveling guide.

Jame's WoTLK Leveling Guide

Really good stuff there.

Although I am about to have the hardest paper in my entire uni life this coming wednesday, I feel free....and lazy. -__-

I will try at least to complete one tutorial before I go to bed. Which I probably can't as well, because I took a 6 hour "nap" just now. Damn it.

Good stuff.

2008-11-09T08:50:00.003+11:00

Just read Our Daily Bread.

According to Psalms 103:12,

as far as the east is from the west,
so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

Do you realize the meaning of this verse? East is always the opposite of West, and they will not meet....forever. So imagine as far as the east is from the west is an infinite distance. And this is how far God has removed our sins from us. After we repent, we can rest assure that they are gone from our lives forever.

Another scripture which stuns me is this: Isaiah 43:25,

"I,, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake,
and remembers your sins no more."

Wow. Blots out means to obliterate or disregard a painful memory of thought. Each time we sinned, we break God's heart. But when we repent of our sins, God is willing to wipe it all clean, to disregard the fact that we broke His heart before, and remembers our sins no more. He, the One who created us and our judge, chooses to remember our sins no more.

Another verse I stumbled upon is this: Isaiah 38:17

Surely it was for....
....you have put all my sins behind your back.

Image from: http://www.eternalvisiondesign.com/misc/jesusbackpiece.jpg

Jesus fulfilled this prophecy of Isaiah's before His crucifixion. Those lashes they did on His back, with sharp spikey metal balls, represents the sins which God has put on Jesus' back. By this, He has taken and died for all our sins. Past or future. We just need to repent of it and receive His forgiveness.

Good stuff. And it ended with this phrase.

We invite defeat when we remember what we should forget.

So, whatever hinders you in the past, whether its a sin or a painful memory, just repent of it and surrender them to God. He will blot it out.

=)

Boringz

2008-11-07T00:34:00.002+11:00

Normally, I play more games during exam time.

This time, I decided to let my WoW account go expire and top it up again after my last paper.

Hence, this amazing amount of boredom. Its so boring now...

...I keep refreshing my facebook homepage.
...I started Dota again and play against AI. Not to mentioned feeding them sometimes.
...I actually blogged.
...I sleep more.
...I went back to cooking normal meals.
...I am feeling tired at 12.30am.

BAH! Can't wait for this crap to be over.

Exam times

2008-11-03T20:35:00.002+11:00

Hmm, come to think of it...exam times are actually kinda good for me...I always learn to depend more on God.

First paper was okay, much better than expected, see the last post, then you will understand. Now im facing another huddle, Advanced Dynamics.

Don't know why I chose to do that subject in the first place. I can say its by far the hardest subject I have. Even after the first lecture already Im lost. Now just trying to do whatever is possible to drag myself through this paper.

Didn't really eat well during exam times. Lots of instant noodles, fried chicken, fast foods were consumed during these few weeks. Have to eat well once the exams are over.

Sometimes, meals are skipped. (typical student habit I guess) But somehow, "things" are still coming out. I have an amazing bowel. Thank God. I don't need much fibers too. =P

Kk, back to studies. All the best to everyone.

Through You

2008-11-03T20:33:00.002+11:00

Im not gonna live by what I see,
Im not gonna live by what I feel,

Deep down I, know that You're here with me,
And I know that, You can do anything...

Through You, I can do anything,
I can do all things.
Coz its You who gives me strength,
Nothing is impossible.

Through You, blind eyes are opened,
Strongholds are broken,
Im living by faith,
Nothing is impossible!

I believe, I believe,
I believe, I believe, in You.

Dejected

2008-10-26T00:43:00.002+11:00

Feeling so discouraged right now. Everything (well most of them) are so dejecting. If it weren't for God, I would have been long time dead by now. Accidents? Suicide? I don't know, only God does.

Sigh. Like I said, shit happens.......only to me.

Don't talk to me about this. I don't feel like talking. lol...talking as if anyone would call me to talk to me. HAHA.

LOL

2008-10-24T05:26:00.001+11:00

Got this from Hantu Bola

***

Question: WHAT'S the difference between Spurs and a toothpick?

Answer: Nothing, they both have two points.

***

ON sale at Tottenham's club shop: Spurs tablecloths suitable for any occasion but tend to slip down the table after a short time, £4.99.

***

These guys are damn good...Ladies and Gentlemen...Boyce Avenue

2008-10-22T04:35:00.005+11:00

Apologize

Bleeding Love

How to Save A Life

Forever

With You

Lovestoned

Because of You

Shadow of the Day

Iris

Wonderwall

...

2008-09-18T12:55:00.001+10:00

Weee....dead blog. Give me some time. Damn lazy to update right now. Not much happened.

LOL!!!!

2008-09-01T17:31:00.002+10:00

Check this out. Player sold for a chunk of meat.

Romanian player sold for a chunk of meat
BUCHAREST -- Romanian second division soccer club UT Arad sold a player in exchange for 15 kilograms of meat, local sport daily Pro Sport reported on Monday.

However, fourth division Regal Horia made a bad deal because defender Marius Cioara decided to end his footballing career and take off to Spain to find a job in agriculture or construction.

"We are upset because we lost twice -- firstly because we lost a good player and secondly because we lost our team's food for a whole week," a Regal Horia official was quoted as saying by the daily in its electronic edition.

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Witnessed a miracle.

2008-09-01T16:58:00.003+10:00

Guess what? Just yesterday afternoon I was coughing like a dying cancerous man, and at night of the same day, I am healed! No more coughs, no more sore throat!

All glory to God. Thanks for the prayers and the declaration. He really works in miracles. =)
*cough cough!* nah...just joking. Hahahaha.