Epic Poses! :D
Friday, 30 November 2012
Tuesday, 27 November 2012
E.R.A.S.E. with love
"Every action in our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity."
The first time I came across the words 'AIDS' and 'HIV' was when I took part in a science quiz in primary school, and learnt the full name of those two words - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus. HIV leads to AIDS, where a progressive failure of the human immune system occurs and develops life-threatening opportunistic infections.
I feel deeply sorry for the innocent HIV/AIDS patients who were genetically inherited with the disease. Besides having to bear with the reality of their immune system getting weaken by the viruses as days go by, the worst part is how they have to deal with the social stigma of the society around them. Instead of showering these ill people with love and words of encouragement, the society alienates and sets them apart from us, making these ill ones feel like they are different.
If there is one thing we could do, it would be to show our love and support for the people who are living with HIV or AIDS. The indifference of the society in caring for the people living with HIV/AIDS causes their will to live to wear away and makes them want to give up on life. We should not run or hide when someone needs somebody. By getting to know the illness, we will realize the faults of the social stigma. Offering a hug to the people living with HIV/AIDS is NOT contagious, but instead it brings hope and acceptance to them. Togetherness brings hope, and hope gives them the strength to go on when it feels like nothing else works. We can bring a change to erase stigma and discrimination to HIV/AIDS.
World Aids Day falls on the 1st December of every year. This year, the Medical Society of the University of Malaya, together with Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC) will be celebrating World AIDS Day on the 1st and 2nd of December 2012. The event 'E.R.A.S.E.' envisioned to eradicate stigma against people living with HIV/AIDS, and to educate the society and create awareness on HIV/AIDS. Do check out their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ERASEAIDS
WHAT CAN I DO?
The organizers have came out with postcards to raise fund for Malaysian AIDS Council in funding the aids given to people living with HIV/AIDS. A minimum donation of RM 10 will be collected for a set of 4 postcards, and if some of us could not afford the whole set, we could donate RM 3 for 1 postcard. The postcards also act as inspiration and support to those people, where the donors will write down their words of encouragement on the postcards, which will then be collected and sent back to the Malaysian AIDS Council and viewed by the HIV/AIDS patients in need of love and support.
If you guys are interested, do get the postcards from me or Yean See by this Friday, as we will be volunteering for the event on this coming Saturday and Sunday. And if you guys would like to volunteer as well, feel free to sign up on their facebook page and join us this weekend.
I sincerely hope that we as Team IX Members can each do a small part in contributing to this good cause. =)
"Act as if you do make a difference. Because it really does."
Sincerely,
Yvonne.
The first time I came across the words 'AIDS' and 'HIV' was when I took part in a science quiz in primary school, and learnt the full name of those two words - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus. HIV leads to AIDS, where a progressive failure of the human immune system occurs and develops life-threatening opportunistic infections.
I feel deeply sorry for the innocent HIV/AIDS patients who were genetically inherited with the disease. Besides having to bear with the reality of their immune system getting weaken by the viruses as days go by, the worst part is how they have to deal with the social stigma of the society around them. Instead of showering these ill people with love and words of encouragement, the society alienates and sets them apart from us, making these ill ones feel like they are different.
If there is one thing we could do, it would be to show our love and support for the people who are living with HIV or AIDS. The indifference of the society in caring for the people living with HIV/AIDS causes their will to live to wear away and makes them want to give up on life. We should not run or hide when someone needs somebody. By getting to know the illness, we will realize the faults of the social stigma. Offering a hug to the people living with HIV/AIDS is NOT contagious, but instead it brings hope and acceptance to them. Togetherness brings hope, and hope gives them the strength to go on when it feels like nothing else works. We can bring a change to erase stigma and discrimination to HIV/AIDS.
World Aids Day falls on the 1st December of every year. This year, the Medical Society of the University of Malaya, together with Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC) will be celebrating World AIDS Day on the 1st and 2nd of December 2012. The event 'E.R.A.S.E.' envisioned to eradicate stigma against people living with HIV/AIDS, and to educate the society and create awareness on HIV/AIDS. Do check out their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ERASEAIDS
WHAT CAN I DO?
The organizers have came out with postcards to raise fund for Malaysian AIDS Council in funding the aids given to people living with HIV/AIDS. A minimum donation of RM 10 will be collected for a set of 4 postcards, and if some of us could not afford the whole set, we could donate RM 3 for 1 postcard. The postcards also act as inspiration and support to those people, where the donors will write down their words of encouragement on the postcards, which will then be collected and sent back to the Malaysian AIDS Council and viewed by the HIV/AIDS patients in need of love and support.
If you guys are interested, do get the postcards from me or Yean See by this Friday, as we will be volunteering for the event on this coming Saturday and Sunday. And if you guys would like to volunteer as well, feel free to sign up on their facebook page and join us this weekend.
I sincerely hope that we as Team IX Members can each do a small part in contributing to this good cause. =)
"Act as if you do make a difference. Because it really does."
Sincerely,
Yvonne.
Friday, 23 November 2012
Monday, 19 November 2012
Food tasting and testing: myBurgerLab
These awesome photos were taken today, at myBurgerLab in Seapark, Petaling Jaya. Funny. The plan was for us to meet there at 5PM, where Yvonne will drive her car and YeanSee will be the passenger, me myself will drive another car from Bangi, and Darryl will come slighly later at 5.30 pm, driving his own car from Puncak Alam. It turned out that the first two cars, (Yvonne and I) was lost in Petaling Jaya area. While we were supposed to book the seats first and wait for Darryl according to the 5 pm plan, failed as we were waiting for Darryl for another reason:- to lead us to myBurgerLab in Seapark! LOL We were lost. Totally lost. We finally found the restaurant at 6 pm. That is an hour later according to plan.
I had no idea where I was. I know the way to get there but to find Seapark is very tricky. My earlier research using Google Maps and Wikipedia failed, but it had never failed me before. My first landmark to get there, which was a roundabout, had recently been demolished and replaced with traffic lights. No wonder I got lost. I was searching for the roundabout! And after I couldn't trace the roundabout, everything seems not to make sense at all. Later, I hopped into Darryl's car, with Yvonne and Yeansee following through, browsed through iPad's map and we finally found myBurgerLab.
The location is not in downtown PJ. It's not even near Jaya One. It's somewhere in the neighbourhood, so:-
"If you want some, come get some" - John Cena
When we arrived the queue was long, but not as long as what I saw in myBurgerLab's photo in Facebook. In that photo the queue was dragged till the outside of the tiny restaurant. Today, the queue remained inside but the the restaurant is packed with hungry people. The atmosphere of the restaurant is not like any other restaurant. From outside I see the atmosphere resembles an open house. I also get the vision of the moment 5 minutes before Ramadhan's break fasting in restaurant, where everybody wants a seat! Back to the queue, if I'm not mistaken it took us 10 minutes to place our orders.
We were given index number or angka giliran just like any banks / post office. Our number was 72. The current number was 44. The waiting time was about half an hour. Then it's time to look for empty seats. It's not easy. It's so jammed pack with people, so imagine for yourself. Thank god a staff came in handy when he offered us to look for seats.
It's the drooling part now! The burgersssss. YeanSee ordered Spicy Hawaii chicken burger, while Yvonne ordered Chicken A+ burger. I took the recommendation of YeanSee by ordering 'The Beautiful Mess'. Darryl ordered "Kick In The Face" to the power of 2 burger. We decided to order 4 different burgers so we can try all four and decide on the one with the best taste. We ranked "Kick in the Face" the best because the patty is very juicy. *drooling now*. The Beautiful Mess came in second, A+ burger was downgraded to C due to it's performance that was ranked by us at number 3 and Spicy Hawaian came in last. Fries tastes good and we had bottemless soda.
One thing about eating the burgers here is that, it will get messy! I always wonder why must it get Messi, and not Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka or Robin Van Persie? LOL just kidding. So to tackle the messy issue, you need lotsa tissues. But hey the interior design was not messy at all. Designed to be simple, not size consuming, with spacious effect (white colour chosen) and unique mural, will at least decrease the tense inside the shop, urm looking for seats maybe? Haha. My favourite mural would be the chemistry's periodic-table: Version burger, it's out of the box. But the mural in the shape of burger is cute too. It's written "Hungry? Omnomnomnomnom this burger!".
So to wrap up the post, it was a nice experience trying a 'black burger', it's different, unique in it's own way AND it's nicer because somebody paid for it :) Come early, as early as 5 pm because the queue will start right away.
Thursday, 15 November 2012
If I were a girl..
My dream guy would have Chace Crawford's hair, Dwayne Johnson's smile, Channing Tatum's eyes & Gerard Butler's accent...
I'm in love,
Darryl Ashton Chin
I'm in love,
Darryl Ashton Chin
Nov--days
08.11.12
An unforgotten night.
I'm surprised for everything at that night.
I never expect that I got such a big group of good friends when I entered MMU.
(Everyone has their own stories before entered this path, you know I know.)
I was touched by the sincerity from everyone especially this awesome group- Team IX.
Before that, I felt very hilarious about the Team.( Don't kill me, Darryl.)
But, don't know since when, I started to feel proud to be with this team and started to spread it among my old friends.( All of them felt surprised and jealous with the Team:D)
Thanks for being a part of my university life.
:)
Regards
Yean See.
Questions- Yean See!
Questions- Yean See!
1. What time did you get up this morning?
Supposed to be 8.30am but lastly woke up at 9.30am.
2. How do you like your steak?
Frankly I never try this before. Only tried raw beef slice once!(I missed it)
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
Taken 2. (After this I think twice to travel Europe countries alone)
4. What is your favourite TV show?
Cantonese drama.(Mostly from TVB Hong Kong)
5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
(Seriously, I found difficult to answer 'IF' question.)
6. What did you have for breakfast?
Mihun Mee.
7. What is your favourite cuisine?
I can anything as long as the taste is not that heavy. (Trying hard to keep healthy life, don't want die so soon.)
8. What food do you dislike?
Basically I CAN eat anything. (Can't think of anything that I dislike now.)
9. Favourite place to eat?
Depends on who am I together with.
10. Favourite dressing style?
Simple and Comfortable.
11. What kind of vehicle do you drive?
Second-hand car.
12. What are your favourite clothes?
Light and loose shirt/ dress with short pants.
13. Where would you visit if you had the chance?
Espana. England.
14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full?
1/2 full? *what is this.
15. Where would you want to retire?
See how much I can earn for my retirement.
16. Favourite time of the day?
As long as I got enough sleep, then every hours of the day would be a great time.
17. Where were you born?
Klang, Selangor.
18. What is your favourite sports to watch?
No specific favourite. (Just follow the trend)
19. Who are you most curious about their responses to this?
The most lame person who created this questions.
20. Bird watcher?
Wait me retire first.
21. Are you a morning person or a night person?
Morning! (Can be night person in sometimes if I get enough sleep the day before)
22. Pets?
I don't hate (like) animals but I don't have any intention to have them as my pet.
23. Any new and exciting news that you'd like to share?
I have a great time for my birthday this year!:D
24. What did you want to be when you were little?
Teacher. (Everyone said I looked like a teacher.)
25. Are you a cat or a dog person?
Dog. (I always 'Bark' like a dog?)
26. Always wear your seat belt?
Yeap. (I don't want die so soon.)
27. Been in a car accident?
Yes. When I was 2 years old, I been stuck under the car and few of the men included my lovely dad moved away the car to save this little cute daughter (me). Followed by, when I was studying upper six, I crashed a car while I rode bike on my way back home.
28. Any pet peeves?
CAT! (Especially I heard the 'miao')
29. Favourite pizza topping?
I rarely eat pizza.
30. Favourite flower?
Anything? ARGH, Never think to get a flower for myself.
31. Favourite ice cream?
Mint from Baskin Robbins. Green tea from Haagen Daaz.
32. Favorite fast food restaurant?
Anything. Because they are all FAST FOOD.
33. From whom did you get your last email?
Groupon.
34. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card?
I can control myself very well now so I don't think I will MAX out credit card in the future.
35. Did anything spontaneous lately?
Went to Setia City Mall on my birthday to buy a post-birthday present to one of my friend.
36. What was your favourite vacation?
I would said I like the vacations that together with those I felt comfortable.
37. Last person you went out to dinner with?
Familyyyyy.
38. What are you listening to right now?
Beautiful from Carly Rae Jepsen & Justin Bieber
*Finally I done it.:D
1. What time did you get up this morning?
Supposed to be 8.30am but lastly woke up at 9.30am.
2. How do you like your steak?
Frankly I never try this before. Only tried raw beef slice once!(I missed it)
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
Taken 2. (After this I think twice to travel Europe countries alone)
4. What is your favourite TV show?
Cantonese drama.(Mostly from TVB Hong Kong)
5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
(Seriously, I found difficult to answer 'IF' question.)
6. What did you have for breakfast?
Mihun Mee.
7. What is your favourite cuisine?
I can anything as long as the taste is not that heavy. (Trying hard to keep healthy life, don't want die so soon.)
8. What food do you dislike?
Basically I CAN eat anything. (Can't think of anything that I dislike now.)
9. Favourite place to eat?
Depends on who am I together with.
10. Favourite dressing style?
Simple and Comfortable.
11. What kind of vehicle do you drive?
Second-hand car.
12. What are your favourite clothes?
Light and loose shirt/ dress with short pants.
13. Where would you visit if you had the chance?
Espana. England.
14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full?
1/2 full? *what is this.
15. Where would you want to retire?
See how much I can earn for my retirement.
16. Favourite time of the day?
As long as I got enough sleep, then every hours of the day would be a great time.
17. Where were you born?
Klang, Selangor.
18. What is your favourite sports to watch?
No specific favourite. (Just follow the trend)
19. Who are you most curious about their responses to this?
The most lame person who created this questions.
20. Bird watcher?
Wait me retire first.
21. Are you a morning person or a night person?
Morning! (Can be night person in sometimes if I get enough sleep the day before)
22. Pets?
I don't hate (like) animals but I don't have any intention to have them as my pet.
23. Any new and exciting news that you'd like to share?
I have a great time for my birthday this year!:D
24. What did you want to be when you were little?
Teacher. (Everyone said I looked like a teacher.)
25. Are you a cat or a dog person?
Dog. (I always 'Bark' like a dog?)
26. Always wear your seat belt?
Yeap. (I don't want die so soon.)
27. Been in a car accident?
Yes. When I was 2 years old, I been stuck under the car and few of the men included my lovely dad moved away the car to save this little cute daughter (me). Followed by, when I was studying upper six, I crashed a car while I rode bike on my way back home.
28. Any pet peeves?
CAT! (Especially I heard the 'miao')
29. Favourite pizza topping?
I rarely eat pizza.
30. Favourite flower?
Anything? ARGH, Never think to get a flower for myself.
31. Favourite ice cream?
Mint from Baskin Robbins. Green tea from Haagen Daaz.
32. Favorite fast food restaurant?
Anything. Because they are all FAST FOOD.
33. From whom did you get your last email?
Groupon.
34. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card?
I can control myself very well now so I don't think I will MAX out credit card in the future.
35. Did anything spontaneous lately?
Went to Setia City Mall on my birthday to buy a post-birthday present to one of my friend.
36. What was your favourite vacation?
I would said I like the vacations that together with those I felt comfortable.
37. Last person you went out to dinner with?
Familyyyyy.
38. What are you listening to right now?
Beautiful from Carly Rae Jepsen & Justin Bieber
*Finally I done it.:D
Monday, 5 November 2012
Questions: Tyson
Questions - Tyson!
1. What time did you get up this morning?
11.19 am.
2. How do you like your steak?
Both ways, no problem.
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
Silent Hill: Revelation. Granted, there may have been some negative reviews regarding said film, but I personally found it ok. I could go on and on about why it enthralled me, but let's leave it at this.
4. What is your favourite TV show?
South Park (All that dark, dirty humor, ahhh, so humorous).
5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium.Those countries strike me as open minded in some areas, unlike some shithole nations I've seen!
6. What did you have for breakfast?
Skipped breakfast. I only chow down a morning snack, or only have breakfast on rare occasions, during the holidays.
7. What is your favourite cuisine?
Any will do, provided it tastes good. But Spanish, Japanese and Italian would do my pallet justice.
8. What food do you dislike?
Mushrooms, prawns, certain local types of vegetables.
9. Favourite place to eat?
Anywhere clean and pleasant, comfortable. Cannot be disgusting, slimy and run-down.
10. Favourite dressing style?
Depends on the mood. Sometimes I'm happy to don shorts and T-shirts, and at other times, I feel incomplete without jeans and long-sleeved T-shirts/hoodies/jackets, complete with my trademark chain, stuff like that
11. What kind of vehicle do you drive?
Uh ... you see these? *nods towards my legs* I'd like an Imperial Star Destroyer, if possible. (lol)
12. What are your favourite clothes?
Refer to no. 10, please.
13. Where would you visit if you had the chance?
Japan, the land of the Samurai?
14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full?
1/2 empty. If this is a word/mind game, then I'll go by empty, because in Life, we all gotta push forward as hard as possible, to ensure our survival.
15. Where would you want to retire?
no idea at the moment
16. Favourite time of the day?
10.30 am - 11 am. Waking at 11 am makes me feel fresh and rejuvenated.
17. Where were you born?
Johor Bahru.
18. What is your favourite sports to watch?
Various Martial Arts such as Capoeira, Brazilian-jujutsu, Ninjutsu, Kendo ...
19. Who are you most curious about their responses to this?
No one in particular.
20. Bird watcher?
On occasion, I'd see a yellow bird dart across the skies, or in the distance. Yep, that bird I feel is fascinating.
21. Are you a morning person or a night person?
Both.
22. Pets?
Doberman. Athletic and strong, yet smart and imposing, too.
23. Any new and exciting news that you'd like to share?
None at the moment.
24. What did you want to be when you were little?
I wanted to join the ranks of the Shinsengumi?
25. Are you a cat or a dog person?
Both. Canines and Felines are truly impressive animals.
26. Always wear your seat belt?
Hardly, feels like a straitjacket to me on occasion
27. Been in a car accident?
Thank God no.
28. Any pet peeves?
Beh "Clever" Chun Chuan taunting me repeatedly, when he asks me bullshit questions, especially when they aren't true regarding my sex life.
29. Favourite pizza topping?
Many! Sausages and melted cheese, to name a few
30. Favourite flower?
Roses, Hibiscuses, Cherry Blossoms
31. Favourite ice cream?
Chocolate, vanilla and coffee. But I might be able to tolerate strawberry and other random flavours depending on my mood ...
32. Favorite fast food restaurant?
Carl's Junior, Wendy's, KFC, and the ever popular McD's ... but seriously, ANY FFR from the west should be decent
33. From whom did you get your last email?
Melanie Jones. I'm not sure who she is, but I'm guessing she's of European descent.
34. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card?
I better not get a credit card. It's a one way ticket into a world of debt, and everlasting pain and stress. I'd rather work my way the old-fashioned (yet foolproof) way, until I get TWO promotions. Then we can ask me this again.
35. Did anything spontaneous lately?
Hopped down to Mid-Valley last Saturday. Next time, KLCC's on my list.
36. What was your favourite vacation?
Never truly had one.
37. Last person you went out to dinner with?
The guy who typed this?
38. What are you listening to right now?
The Playah, Steropony, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift
1. What time did you get up this morning?
11.19 am.
2. How do you like your steak?
Both ways, no problem.
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
Silent Hill: Revelation. Granted, there may have been some negative reviews regarding said film, but I personally found it ok. I could go on and on about why it enthralled me, but let's leave it at this.
4. What is your favourite TV show?
South Park (All that dark, dirty humor, ahhh, so humorous).
5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium.Those countries strike me as open minded in some areas, unlike some shithole nations I've seen!
6. What did you have for breakfast?
Skipped breakfast. I only chow down a morning snack, or only have breakfast on rare occasions, during the holidays.
7. What is your favourite cuisine?
Any will do, provided it tastes good. But Spanish, Japanese and Italian would do my pallet justice.
8. What food do you dislike?
Mushrooms, prawns, certain local types of vegetables.
9. Favourite place to eat?
Anywhere clean and pleasant, comfortable. Cannot be disgusting, slimy and run-down.
10. Favourite dressing style?
Depends on the mood. Sometimes I'm happy to don shorts and T-shirts, and at other times, I feel incomplete without jeans and long-sleeved T-shirts/hoodies/jackets, complete with my trademark chain, stuff like that
11. What kind of vehicle do you drive?
Uh ... you see these? *nods towards my legs* I'd like an Imperial Star Destroyer, if possible. (lol)
12. What are your favourite clothes?
Refer to no. 10, please.
13. Where would you visit if you had the chance?
Japan, the land of the Samurai?
14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full?
1/2 empty. If this is a word/mind game, then I'll go by empty, because in Life, we all gotta push forward as hard as possible, to ensure our survival.
15. Where would you want to retire?
no idea at the moment
16. Favourite time of the day?
10.30 am - 11 am. Waking at 11 am makes me feel fresh and rejuvenated.
17. Where were you born?
Johor Bahru.
18. What is your favourite sports to watch?
Various Martial Arts such as Capoeira, Brazilian-jujutsu, Ninjutsu, Kendo ...
19. Who are you most curious about their responses to this?
No one in particular.
20. Bird watcher?
On occasion, I'd see a yellow bird dart across the skies, or in the distance. Yep, that bird I feel is fascinating.
21. Are you a morning person or a night person?
Both.
22. Pets?
Doberman. Athletic and strong, yet smart and imposing, too.
23. Any new and exciting news that you'd like to share?
None at the moment.
24. What did you want to be when you were little?
I wanted to join the ranks of the Shinsengumi?
25. Are you a cat or a dog person?
Both. Canines and Felines are truly impressive animals.
26. Always wear your seat belt?
Hardly, feels like a straitjacket to me on occasion
27. Been in a car accident?
Thank God no.
28. Any pet peeves?
Beh "Clever" Chun Chuan taunting me repeatedly, when he asks me bullshit questions, especially when they aren't true regarding my sex life.
29. Favourite pizza topping?
Many! Sausages and melted cheese, to name a few
30. Favourite flower?
Roses, Hibiscuses, Cherry Blossoms
31. Favourite ice cream?
Chocolate, vanilla and coffee. But I might be able to tolerate strawberry and other random flavours depending on my mood ...
32. Favorite fast food restaurant?
Carl's Junior, Wendy's, KFC, and the ever popular McD's ... but seriously, ANY FFR from the west should be decent
33. From whom did you get your last email?
Melanie Jones. I'm not sure who she is, but I'm guessing she's of European descent.
34. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card?
I better not get a credit card. It's a one way ticket into a world of debt, and everlasting pain and stress. I'd rather work my way the old-fashioned (yet foolproof) way, until I get TWO promotions. Then we can ask me this again.
35. Did anything spontaneous lately?
Hopped down to Mid-Valley last Saturday. Next time, KLCC's on my list.
36. What was your favourite vacation?
Never truly had one.
37. Last person you went out to dinner with?
The guy who typed this?
38. What are you listening to right now?
The Playah, Steropony, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift
Saturday, 3 November 2012
Questions : Yvonne!
Questions - Yvonne!
1. What time did you get up this morning?
7.30 am. The power went off, so the fan stopped spinning and I was awaken.
2. How do you like your steak?
Well done.
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
Taken 2. (Liam Neeson is 60 and still hot!)
4. What is your favourite TV show?
How I Met Your Mother. There's not a single scene I find dull.
5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
Dublin, Ireland. (Watch 'P.S. I love you' & you'll know why)
6. What did you have for breakfast?
Skipped breakfast. *guilt*
7. What is your favourite cuisine?
I don't have a favourite in particular. Why pick when you can have it all yaww'?
8. What food do you dislike?
Anything raw. ughhhhhh. Raw seafood on sushi. Eww.
9. Favourite place to eat?
Somewhere quiet and homelike.
10. Favourite dressing style?
Simple and yet classy and chic.
11. What kind of vehicle do you drive?
Starships. Im kidding. A compact car.
12. What are your favourite clothes?
I love wearing tees and jeans shorts on a sunny day!
13. Where would you visit if you had the chance?
India. Athens. Rome.
14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full?
1/2 full. This is a weird question. Are you trying to play
15. Where would you want to retire?
Ask me when I retire.
16. Favourite time of the day?
7 am. When I wake up at 7 am feeling like I have all the time in the world.
17. Where were you born?
Seremban.
18. What is your favourite sports to watch?
Formula 1 races and synchronized swimming.
19. Who are you most curious about their responses to this?
Anyone.
20. Bird watcher?
Get me a binocular then I'll start.
21. Are you a morning person or a night person?
Both. Mornings are for bright beginnings and nights are for self-reflections.
22. Pets?
Never had one. My mum had a pet bunny and she cried her heart out when it died so she doesn't let me have any.
23. Any new and exciting news that you'd like to share?
Jason Mraz is in the process of writing a new album!
24. What did you want to be when you were little?
A lawyer. Lol.
25. Are you a cat or a dog person?
Dogs. Yorkshire terrier!
26. Always wear your seat belt?
Yeah, or the car seat belt chime will bug me till I do so.
27. Been in a car accident?
No.
28. Any pet peeves?
When someone hits/whacks/pushes my head. VERY annoying.
29. Favourite pizza topping?
Pepperoni!
30. Favourite flower?
ROSES and PEONIES! =)
31. Favourite ice cream?
Chocolate and coffee-like flavour. And oh! Mint Chocolate Chip from Baskin Robbins.
32. Favorite fast food restaurant?
Carl's Juniorrrrrrrrrrrrrr! (Everyone go try Bacon Swiss! Soooooooooooooo good you'd wish there's no last bite!)
33. From whom did you get your last email?
Textbook asia.
34. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card?
I will NEVER max out my credit card. If I have to name one store, it'd be 'Typo'. The stationeries are sooo cute I could dieeee.
35. Did anything spontaneous lately?
Visited The-Awesome-Setia City Mall.
36. What was your favourite vacation?
Every trip to Penang! & Singapore early this year. & Bali, where my friend and I toured the Island on a bike, without license. LOL.
37. Last person you went out to dinner with?
Family!
38. What are you listening to right now?
Uncharted, Sara Bareilles.
Friday, 2 November 2012
Pigs on power trips
It does seem that on occasion, you'd run into that stupid joke of a security guard who makes your "offense" out to be a lot worse than it is, as if s/he is attempting to extract the worst out of you. Sadly, I learnt that the hard way.
Today, between 11.45 am to 12.15 pm, after paying that semesterly trip to the ERU (you know what it was about), I was at FOE br 1023, derping by the pc, while simultaneously studying. All of a sudden, two of those uniform-wearing pigs storm in, ask whether I'm a lecturer or student (Huh? Since when do lecturers wear shorts, sports shoes, and t-shirts? You don't say?) and before I know it, they went on a tirade, speaking to me angrily as if I was caught in the act of some felony, when in reality, all I was doing was using the pc, nothing more. They continued haranguing me with their bullshit gibberish, and finally, one of them actually accused me of surfing for porn sites. (WHAT? That is RETARDED!) Alright, just because a webpage features female photos snapped from an angle which happens to emphasize ... specific female body parts, THAT CONSTITUTES PORN? Aw, c'mon, it's not MY fault that those beautiful female athletes and models have such perfectly shaped curves and notable bodies deserving of respect and acknowledgement of the male gender, whereas those two withered, shriveled pigs past their prime don't get cast more than a passing glance! Now they subject me to their moral trip, like I'm some vile, perverse sinner deserving of their god's judgement?
Left with no other option, I just got up, and prepared to leave. However, the matter didn't end there. When I strode out of the class, and was about to turn the corner to the exit of FOE, the more "morally-sound" of the two actually yelled "eeehhh!" like an uneducated pariah in an attempt to detain me like a wanted suspect. Then she demanded I hand over my Student ID to see my ID number (Oh, I see. Probably because it makes her feel like a cop of the law, dutifully clamping down hard on PERCEIVED criminals). I did so and she scrutinized it like crazy. Then she demanded my cell phone number. Fuming, I disclosed my personal detail to her, as each number spoken felt like a stab to the gut. When I was done, I demanded to know why she had to note my particulars. She claimed that it was so that she could compile a report, and submit that, apparently resulting in me receiving a warning. So, you're basically painting on yourself an illusion of competency, at MY expense? You taint MY record, all because you wanted some shitty raise or bonus? Whatever happened to ethics, or regards towards a human right for a fair trial?
I was shaken by that revelation. I felt so hurt and helpless, after the incident. I was so angry, worried and tormented by the horrible encounter with two insensitive pigs. Part of me had wanted to just bolt off at the sound of the pig yelling out like a mental patient to detain me, and to ignore her, but knowing that would just compound any disciplinary repercussion against me, I had to yield to their ego-fueled demands.
Shaken and traumatized, I just mindlessly walked all the way to FOM and sank in a bench. I tried to read that Cost Accounting Principles textbook purchased earlier that day, but all I could see was red. Feeling anger is bad enough, but add helplessness to the mix, and that feeling is the worst. I was utterly furious, but I knew I there was nothing I could do. I was powerless. Then, a friend passed by and said hi. Immediately, I poured out all my feelings and despair as she listened. Luckily, she seemed to understand my pain and helplessness, citing a somewhat similar case of one of HER friends falling prey to another security guard on yet another power trip, over what was an "offense" resulting in absolutely no damage or losses to on-campus property. He too ended up receiving a warning. After she left to attend to her stuff, I hardened my resolve. I would try. I would attempt to appeal at the security unit, to somehow get my warning waived.
At 2.30 pm, I went down there, and was pointed the directions to the main security office. There, I meet a really kind and helpful lady, to whom I pleaded my case to. She contacted the security on duty in that area, to investigate. When she was done, she kindly told me to take a seat. I did so. Several minutes later, this jovial, humorous guy came in and told me to relate my case. I poured out everything to him, citing that my "offense" did not result in any damages or loss of property, and how much I feared my disciplinary record would be tarnished as a result. I also commented how students should only be subject to disciplinary actions IF their actions truly inconvenienced or endangered others or property. He laughed at my comment, saying no true "record" would be on the student's book. Instead, for offenses resulting in fines, they would merely be barred from receiving their graduation certificates until said fines were settled. The other, he said, were police cases in which the offenders would be hauled off to the nearest police depot. For most part, I had nothing to fear about my case. He even assured me that I could contact him, should I find myself between a rock and a hard place.
I thanked them and left, feeling truly liberated. They were really kind and helpful, the lady even joking, "kasihan dia", in an affectionate tone (lol). Damn, when I heard that, I felt like I was still in the 5th grade, and not in university. Damn (lol). Anyway, I met up with a few more friends, before I attended my new class, squash, at 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm. My day somehow brightened up.
Of course, any decent person would understand that those security guards had jobs to do, and duties to uphold, but where were the tact, discretion, and respect in the course of duty? Why were they so quick to jump to conclusions? Why did they talk in an angry manner? Why did they not evaluate my actions, on whether or not it had caused damages or losses of property, instead of instantaneously branding me a "problem" student? Assuming it were true that my actions really did incur damages or losses of property, then yes, go ahead and subject me to any disciplinary action you deem befitting my crime. But in this case, would it be THAT hard to just exercise some discretion, tell me to cease my operating that PC, and to be on my way? In any case, I wonder why those kind of people are even allowed employment as security guards. It's chilling to know that we're at the mercy of those thugs, bullies and pigs. Pigs I say, not because they're security, but because they're giving otherwise decent students a hard time. Please understand. I'm not an unreasonable or unfair person. I just feel wronged, and I want to vent my feelings.
Needless to say, though, some security guards are genuine employees who are truly committed of their duty to protect and serve, to ensure a safe learning environment. They are the ones who should be recognized, commended and promoted for their effort and commitment.
Anyone else had a similar experience of being unfairly treated at the hands of scum like that? If so, don't worry, you're not alone. Comments are welcome.
Today, between 11.45 am to 12.15 pm, after paying that semesterly trip to the ERU (you know what it was about), I was at FOE br 1023, derping by the pc, while simultaneously studying. All of a sudden, two of those uniform-wearing pigs storm in, ask whether I'm a lecturer or student (Huh? Since when do lecturers wear shorts, sports shoes, and t-shirts? You don't say?) and before I know it, they went on a tirade, speaking to me angrily as if I was caught in the act of some felony, when in reality, all I was doing was using the pc, nothing more. They continued haranguing me with their bullshit gibberish, and finally, one of them actually accused me of surfing for porn sites. (WHAT? That is RETARDED!) Alright, just because a webpage features female photos snapped from an angle which happens to emphasize ... specific female body parts, THAT CONSTITUTES PORN? Aw, c'mon, it's not MY fault that those beautiful female athletes and models have such perfectly shaped curves and notable bodies deserving of respect and acknowledgement of the male gender, whereas those two withered, shriveled pigs past their prime don't get cast more than a passing glance! Now they subject me to their moral trip, like I'm some vile, perverse sinner deserving of their god's judgement?
Left with no other option, I just got up, and prepared to leave. However, the matter didn't end there. When I strode out of the class, and was about to turn the corner to the exit of FOE, the more "morally-sound" of the two actually yelled "eeehhh!" like an uneducated pariah in an attempt to detain me like a wanted suspect. Then she demanded I hand over my Student ID to see my ID number (Oh, I see. Probably because it makes her feel like a cop of the law, dutifully clamping down hard on PERCEIVED criminals). I did so and she scrutinized it like crazy. Then she demanded my cell phone number. Fuming, I disclosed my personal detail to her, as each number spoken felt like a stab to the gut. When I was done, I demanded to know why she had to note my particulars. She claimed that it was so that she could compile a report, and submit that, apparently resulting in me receiving a warning. So, you're basically painting on yourself an illusion of competency, at MY expense? You taint MY record, all because you wanted some shitty raise or bonus? Whatever happened to ethics, or regards towards a human right for a fair trial?
I was shaken by that revelation. I felt so hurt and helpless, after the incident. I was so angry, worried and tormented by the horrible encounter with two insensitive pigs. Part of me had wanted to just bolt off at the sound of the pig yelling out like a mental patient to detain me, and to ignore her, but knowing that would just compound any disciplinary repercussion against me, I had to yield to their ego-fueled demands.
Shaken and traumatized, I just mindlessly walked all the way to FOM and sank in a bench. I tried to read that Cost Accounting Principles textbook purchased earlier that day, but all I could see was red. Feeling anger is bad enough, but add helplessness to the mix, and that feeling is the worst. I was utterly furious, but I knew I there was nothing I could do. I was powerless. Then, a friend passed by and said hi. Immediately, I poured out all my feelings and despair as she listened. Luckily, she seemed to understand my pain and helplessness, citing a somewhat similar case of one of HER friends falling prey to another security guard on yet another power trip, over what was an "offense" resulting in absolutely no damage or losses to on-campus property. He too ended up receiving a warning. After she left to attend to her stuff, I hardened my resolve. I would try. I would attempt to appeal at the security unit, to somehow get my warning waived.
At 2.30 pm, I went down there, and was pointed the directions to the main security office. There, I meet a really kind and helpful lady, to whom I pleaded my case to. She contacted the security on duty in that area, to investigate. When she was done, she kindly told me to take a seat. I did so. Several minutes later, this jovial, humorous guy came in and told me to relate my case. I poured out everything to him, citing that my "offense" did not result in any damages or loss of property, and how much I feared my disciplinary record would be tarnished as a result. I also commented how students should only be subject to disciplinary actions IF their actions truly inconvenienced or endangered others or property. He laughed at my comment, saying no true "record" would be on the student's book. Instead, for offenses resulting in fines, they would merely be barred from receiving their graduation certificates until said fines were settled. The other, he said, were police cases in which the offenders would be hauled off to the nearest police depot. For most part, I had nothing to fear about my case. He even assured me that I could contact him, should I find myself between a rock and a hard place.
I thanked them and left, feeling truly liberated. They were really kind and helpful, the lady even joking, "kasihan dia", in an affectionate tone (lol). Damn, when I heard that, I felt like I was still in the 5th grade, and not in university. Damn (lol). Anyway, I met up with a few more friends, before I attended my new class, squash, at 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm. My day somehow brightened up.
Of course, any decent person would understand that those security guards had jobs to do, and duties to uphold, but where were the tact, discretion, and respect in the course of duty? Why were they so quick to jump to conclusions? Why did they talk in an angry manner? Why did they not evaluate my actions, on whether or not it had caused damages or losses of property, instead of instantaneously branding me a "problem" student? Assuming it were true that my actions really did incur damages or losses of property, then yes, go ahead and subject me to any disciplinary action you deem befitting my crime. But in this case, would it be THAT hard to just exercise some discretion, tell me to cease my operating that PC, and to be on my way? In any case, I wonder why those kind of people are even allowed employment as security guards. It's chilling to know that we're at the mercy of those thugs, bullies and pigs. Pigs I say, not because they're security, but because they're giving otherwise decent students a hard time. Please understand. I'm not an unreasonable or unfair person. I just feel wronged, and I want to vent my feelings.
Needless to say, though, some security guards are genuine employees who are truly committed of their duty to protect and serve, to ensure a safe learning environment. They are the ones who should be recognized, commended and promoted for their effort and commitment.
Anyone else had a similar experience of being unfairly treated at the hands of scum like that? If so, don't worry, you're not alone. Comments are welcome.
Minutes of Meeting 2
TEAM IX MEETING: 1 Nov 2012 at FOM Cafe
ATTENDEE:
1. Yvonne Goh (President/Chairperson)
2. Sara Malakouti (Secretary)
3. Angee (Treasurer)
4. Adam Idris
5. Yeansee
6. Shuying
7. Dursha
8. Beh Chun Chuan
9. Tyson
ABSENTEE:
1. Darryl Chin
AGENDA:
1. Allocation of group members for group assignments
2. Finalising colour of #teamIX hoodies
3. New date for Ultimate Frisbee
4. Finalising chosen #teamIX activities for this trimester
1. Allocation of group members for group assignments [UPDATED]
2. Finalising colour of Team IX hoodies
The chosen colour was Royal blue after poll was opened for group members to vote. Agreed and confirmed.
(Wonder who voted Ferrero Rocher)
3. New date for Ultimate Frisbee
*Game can start first even some will finish class at 6pm.
4. Chosen activities for the trimester
The activities are Ultimate Frisbee, wall climbing, broga hill climbing, and trimester break retreat to Damai Laut, Swiss Garden. Ultimate Frisbee will be done on 5 Nov, while wall climbing on Saturday/Friday that haven't been decided yet so as Broga Hill.
Meeting was adjourned.
ATTENDEE:
1. Yvonne Goh (President/Chairperson)
2. Sara Malakouti (Secretary)
3. Angee (Treasurer)
4. Adam Idris
5. Yeansee
6. Shuying
7. Dursha
8. Beh Chun Chuan
9. Tyson
ABSENTEE:
1. Darryl Chin
AGENDA:
1. Allocation of group members for group assignments
2. Finalising colour of #teamIX hoodies
3. New date for Ultimate Frisbee
4. Finalising chosen #teamIX activities for this trimester
1. Allocation of group members for group assignments [UPDATED]
2. Finalising colour of Team IX hoodies
(Wonder who voted Ferrero Rocher)
3. New date for Ultimate Frisbee
*Game can start first even some will finish class at 6pm.
4. Chosen activities for the trimester
Meeting was adjourned.
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