I once said blood is green...

September 16 Is Coming

2008-09-16T23:36:00.000+08:00

I don’t understand why people who reported the truth are being captured, while those who caused the trouble isn’t!

I don’t understand why people who were randomly accussed are being arrested, while others aren’t!

I don’t understand what is happening anymore!

If you’ve been following Malaysian politics, you should know what I’m talking about.

I don’t even know whether should I say “God Bless”

Facebook is taking away my time from blogging!

2008-09-11T23:41:00.001+08:00

Hell yeah it’s time to update. I don’t know where to start!

Bukit Batok Polyclinic Cough Cough

2008-05-17T23:59:00.000+08:00

So I started my preceptorship at the Bukit Batok NHG Polyclinic.

Preceptor is defined as an identified experienced practitioner who provides transitional role support and learning experiences within a collegial relationship for a specific time, while continuing to perform some or all of the other responsibilities of their position.

I’ll be attach to the Pharmacy for 6 weeks, fulfilling the Republic’s requirements prior to obtaining a license to practice. Workload has been pretty hectic, working six days a week, with minimal allowance and non-existing welfare benefits.

I will load some pictures and blog about interesting events during my attachment.

I feel a bit annoyed that many people do not know the exact roles and responsibilities of a Pharmacist, what’s with the recent reply on YB Lim’s Blog. In addition, I have also been enlightening friends and acquaintances of mine on what we really do when I tell them about my attachment.

During one of the counselling sessions I sat in with the Pharmacist, the patient actually thanked us after the session by saying “Thank you ah, Doctor”

My mentor quickly replied the patient by saying “I’m not a Doctor, I’m a Pharmacist”

I feel that there is a need to ‘publicize’ the pharmacist among Pharmacy students and registered Pharmacists alike. Many a times, I get questions like “So this degree will just allow you to give them the medications? How hard can that be?” or even “Doesn’t it bother you that you know you’ll never be on top in the healthcare scene, since Doctors are the most likely ones to be the final decision makers”

It’ll be quite hard for patients to see what we really do, since we work behind the counter most of the time. And since we’re the final personnel they see upon collecting their medication, they’ll probably channel all their perceptions and frustrations to us as ‘being the bad ones’. There was one patient, with sore throat, runny nose and fever (typical symptoms of the common cold aka flu by the way) insisted that there was a mistake on the Pharmacy side for not giving her antibiotics, although it was the doctor who decided not to prescribe her with them.

The other problem is of course we can’t go around putting big signs saying “Look at me! I’m a Pharmacist” as the law only allows us to put one mini sign showing our name and our title e.g. Aaron J Lam, RPh, BSc. (Hons?) Pharmacy.

FYI: Just because you have sore throat and everything doesn’t mean that you need to undergo antibiotic therapy. Antibiotics are only given if you’re diagnosed with an infection from bacterial origin. Viral infection will warrant antibiotics useless.

The Media Is At Stake

2008-05-06T00:01:00.000+08:00

When Raja Petra Kamarudin (or known as RPK) was arrested for his article on the Malaysia-Today website, I thought I checked out the website on what it was all about.

I got hooked onto the website since. If you value freedom of speech, and freedom of the media. Then support RPK by donating for his bail. The family is requesting $1 per person/blogger. I donated $10.

————- UPDATE ————

updates 16:16 - Account statement made by RPK’s wife on the donation as at 4pm today

From CIMB bank account : RM24,500.00
From Paypal account : $3,283.61 USD (net total, after deduction of fee charges by Paypal services)

Would you look at the sum! And it’s only today the fund was started! Looks like I’m not the only one who thinks this way =)

U2 + U19 = U21!

2008-05-05T00:01:00.000+08:00

Just got invited to participate in the “Universitas 21 (U21) Undergraduate Research Conference” from my recent research on “Complementary and Alternative Usage among Breast Cancer Patients in Singapore”.

Will update you guys again on WHAT THE HECK IS U21! I don’t even know currently as it was my Professor who submitted my name =p

But in any case, I’m awaiting for “Good luck” and “Congratulations” on my comments yeah *boasts*

Can Pharmacist Be the Sole Dispenser in Malaysia?

2008-05-04T00:06:00.000+08:00

The Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society and the Health Ministry of Malaysia are conducting a trial on the separation of roles between pharmacists and private practitioners. Pharmacists are allowed to be the sole dispenser while doctors provide patients with the prescription.

The response from the public has been generalle y negative. Heris one article ran by Lim Kit Siang.

Here is my response to the article:

With the current system, it is not economical to open so many pharmacies within the community as our role as a healthcare provider is only limited to minor ailments and non-prescription drugs. However, in the proposed system, Pharmacists can play a role in the medication process by opening up pharmacies practically everywhere! By then, it will also be viable to make pharmacies 24 hours. A certain law/regulation/code can be done to ensure that there is a pharmacy available within the vicinity of a clinic or such.

Pharmacies are bounded by the Code of Ethics as stipulated by the Pharmacy Board of Malaysia. It states that “The Pharmacist shall not by words or deed or by inference thereof discredit or disparage the professional integrity, or judgement, or skill of another pharmacist or of a member of an allied profession”. This means that if a patient comes to the pharmacy with a prescription for Panadol, pharmacists are not allowed to dispense any other brands of Paracetamol other than Panadol. As such, when pharmacists are in a situation where they are uncertain of the prescription ordered by the doctor, it is only professional of them to consult the doctor without alarming the patient. In the case of the Patient above, her re-filling of prescription is by order of the doctor. The pharmacists have to follow the prescription unless he suspects any non-compliance or medication errors. Whether or not he suspects anything is the onus of his professional conduct. To say that the pharmacist will overrule the doctor’s prescription is not true at all.

In addition to that, private clinics usually lump everything as “consultation and medicine fees” onto the receipt. As some have mentioned, we all don’t know the exact breakdown of the prices. Perhaps the Ministry should enforce such breakdown requirements, and then only we can compare the prices between a clinic and a pharmacy.

Certain medical ailments also do not require a doctor’s attention. The pharmacies role is to counsel the patient on his/her current condition and to recommend a therapy for him/her to follow. If you have seen patients talking to the pharmacist and pharmacist recommending some medication, the pharmacist is not going beyond his roles as all these are minor ailments. Unless the pharmacist suspects further underlying causes, he is obligated to ‘refer him/her to a doctor’. Yes pharmacies can help you measure your BP, measure your body temperature, check for scabies, dandruff or sunburn. Are these what you refer to as physical examination? In economic sense, this definitely reduces the patients’ financial burden to pay for consultation fees. Pharmacists do not charge for consultation.

My point here is, the physician-pharmacist role with regards to proper medication usage and patient safety can be greatly enhanced through such a system. Of course, there are other factors to consider like whether current pharmacists in Malaysia are equip through their professional education to dispense and counsel the patients appropriately? And whether patients are ready to trust pharmacist as much as how they trust the doctors.

FYI, you don’t have to get the medicine from the clinic itself currently. If you request for a prescription, you can always bring a prescription to your friendly neighbourhood pharmacist!

Comments are greatly appreciated =)

2007-04-12T20:52:00.000+08:00

Hey you kaypohchi internet blog visitor:

ghettoblaster.blogspot.com will be closing down!

Well not really closing down, but will be idle for now as I'll be moving to

thephunkypharmacist.wordpress.com

2007-04-11T02:05:00.000+08:00

A pharmacist is traditionally defined as one who runs a pharmacy. We cannot define a pharmacist as one who practices pharmacy. Rather, he must be defined as one who practices a part of pharmacy which is determined by the activities carried on in one of the subsystems of pharmacy.

WHAT THE FUCK

doesn't that mean the same thing

Reflections: The Sessions @ Parliament

2007-04-10T08:34:00.000+08:00

Political Science is an area which I find interesting and would love to explore. Unfortunately I have issues with expressing myself in public, and that I would not want to ridicule a public policy without ridiculing myself.

I started liking Political Sciences after I took up the module ‘Government and Politics of Singapore’.

‘What the F**k is there to study about?’

There’s no government in any country that is not sly, Singapore included. And no matter how transparent, honest and truthful a government is, the dominant party will do anything to ensure its supremacy retention in the parliament. This is, of course, in an Asian/South-East Asian perspective.

I went down to the Parliament this morning after being informed by my lecturer that there will be a sitting in the afternoon. During this sitting, the public is allowed to be spectators from atop, but not allowed to participate in the discussion. The objective of opening up the sitting to the public was to allow transparency in the parliament, and to ‘show how incompetent the opposition can be’, as rephrased and quoted by Lee Kuan Yew when such allowance was introduced in the late 1980s.

Developing nations, including Malaysia will never open up its cabinet sittings anytime soon as the members of parliament (MP) are not ready and mature enough to allow the public to view the process of passing legislations and making decisions for the nations. Hence, I must admire the decision by the Singapore government to be so open about such delicate decisions.

That aside, I wanted to watch this particular sitting as the government was going to debate and propose a controversial issue that existed since the early 1990s: the increase of ministers’ salaries. Proposed in 1994 by then Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, he claimed that the civil service required a salary increment that is pegged/benchmarked to the private sector as then only can the civil service attract top talent to produce top services. He further claimed that if ministers are not paid well, the government will be corrupt and inefficient (direct target to a country I call home LOL). Even though some may argue that it is the national interest that what brings people to the civil services, however patriotic a person can be money is the ultimate attraction. This means to say, the government would have to pay this lawyer who earns 2 million a year in an international law firm 2 million as well to work in the government sector. Opposition retaliated saying money should be better spent else where instead of rewarding ministers who are ‘already earning a stable income for the next 5 years’. The people were skeptical about such a decision and hence gave the opposition some sort of support.

Anyway, they did increase during that term, now after subsequent increases, they want to increase the salaries again. This time, they want to increase the civil servants as well, especially management executives, management supports, and home teams (police, prisons etc).

The salary increment is benchmarked with the top eight (or is it six?) professionals in the country. And thru some formula they created, will determine how much far off is the civil servants underpaid as compared to the private sectors.

The proposal was put forward by the Minister for Defense. He proposed how much percentage should the civil servants salaries be increased, including the ministers and their parliamentary counterparts. As informative and substance as he can be, he was utterly boring the S**t out of me. But I did manage to catch a few stuffs here and there like how much increment should go to where etc.

Further responses came from the members. Most argued that there should be a better way to benchmark the increase in civil servants’ salaries, especially the ministers’, as it is a matter of national controversy. One MP argued that it wasn’t the right timing of such a proposal, as the government just imposed a 7% GST Tax this coming June/July. The People might take it that the hike in tax will be used to fund the ministers’ pocket.

I was actually waiting for the Opposition to say something as they have been against the idea of paying civil talents as much as private talents. Low Thia Khiang, argued that ‘even if you upgrade from giving peanuts to bananas, you might still hire monkeys!’

In fact, that was the only thing I remembered from his speech.

I am MOST DISAPPOINTED with today’s sitting. The opposition was not ready to attack the government with their beliefs. Or rather, they have switched their stand to ‘supporting the government’ and ‘believing that there should be other ways to justify the increase in ministers’ salaries’ (which has been covered by other PAP members). His report and findings were not concrete enough, giving the super-power Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew an advantage to counter his argument.

‘Which country is the only one who transformed a third-world into first world within one generation? If we don’t do this (increase salary), we’ll downgrade into another south-east Asian’ (somehow I feel that he was Zha-ing Malaysia)

Besides that, his command for English was weak. I just have something against such people (even though I’m not that proficient). The Parliament allows the members to speak in four types of languages: English, Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil. I

Perhaps the party didn’t have enough time and energy to research. Perhaps he should not have cited other countries as an example. Perhaps because he was opposition. Perhaps, there just isn’t anything to go against in this issue.

‘I support the increase in salaries, but I feel that there should be other ways to come up with
how much you should increase it by’ that’s my notion.

I agree that by paying top salaries, you can get top talents to run the country. No Ali, Ah Seng or Muthu will work for the government just because of patriotism and nationalism. If you don’t want to give them monetary benefits, you should give them non-monetary ones. But then again, minister cars and holiday houses at Malibu beaches are more controversial than salary increment don’t you think? The other alternative is to give them an attractive retirement ‘after-life’ scheme – something beyond the pension. I’m not really dear with the way they come up with the formula/equation for the increase in the salaries, but if the People have been against this way since 1994, they should realize by now that it is now the right way to do it.

‘The People get the idea that you need to pay a high sum to get top talent, but prove it in another way’

All in all, my visit to the Parliament wasn’t an enjoyable one, coupled with the embarrassment I had getting lost in the building. I felt that the Opposition wasn’t strong enough, or rather competent enough. It is true that you need an opposition in the government for transparency, but if he/she is just not capable/experienced enough, I suggest that he/she just sit down there and follow the pragmatism concept that what makes PAP so successful and sly for the past 4 decades. Perhaps I should give them allowance considering that their presence in the parliament hasn’t been that long. But how long do they need before they can overtake the current government? We never know.

2007-04-08T10:13:00.000+08:00

And when the Lord calls upon you, so shall you must.

I took this during our Photo trips to the Malay Village. I thought it was an interesting perspective of the Masjid Sultan with the Stop sign next to it. Most Muslims being faithful and loyal devotees to the Lord Allah, usually pray five times a day. From early morning till late evening. Going to the Mosque to 'renew your faith' is a must every Friday. In the Muslim world, the world stops for you so that you can pray to the only one you love. While the world progresses forward, the mosque stays as a place of tranquility and retreat for the Muslims who are so caught up with their stressed life. At least with a mosque, it gives them time to reflect upon themselves, and wonder whether have they did nothing that is against the Lord's intentions.

I once find Islam rather interesting. While serving my NS, I had to mix with a lot (and I mean ALOT) of Muslim friends. Sometimes I do ask them like 'why do you need to pray five times a day' and 'why can't you eat pork ah' and 'what's the deal of halal' blablabla. Rather than them replying like those hardcore protestants (who would probably ask me to go to a church to get my questions answered), each gave me their own interpretation of what Islam is to them (which are mostly the same).

Don't worry I'm not changing my faith. My I/C still reads 'Buddhist'

Another entry from another library

2007-03-13T10:30:00.000+08:00

Hell yeah we do.

air liur meleleh

2007-03-11T02:55:00.000+08:00

If you're wandering why my blog isn't like my girl's, it's because I get writer's block everytime I want to write something.

And I want to do 56K killers, just that I've no time to do it!

But I love taking pictures, that's why I got meself a SEK800i, that way I can take anything anywhere anytime!

I join Sheares Photo Comm for a reason: to explore my photography skills. I loved it, just that this comm comes with so many tasks like take pic of this hall event la that activity la blablabla. Of course we do have crashcourses in learning the basic techniques in photography la!

I want to explore sceneries which I can take. I want to be able to mingle with people and just talk about photography. I want the picture that I take to be more than a thousand words.

I want a Digital SLR CAMERA! WOOSH

Pharmacists Trying It Metro

2007-03-09T05:21:00.000+08:00

I have very few guy friends in pharmacy. Well partly because there are only 30/120 or so guys in the cohort, and alot of them have cliques or speak too much chinese. (L-R: Shane, DJCK, Kelvin) In class I only hang out with the Sheares Kent Ridge gang (which are predominantly girls) because we are usually late together. So that's why our relationship is closer I guess!

And then there is the Physiology Group Teammate's Friends which I hangout with as well, not as often, but quite fun people to talk to. Again, predominantly girls.

And of course my lab neighbours, which again are six girls and two guys within the vicinity. Sheesh...

2007-03-09T03:47:00.001+08:00

And I am blamed for being busy

Bored at central library

2007-03-02T15:47:00.000+08:00

Woke up to fine spore still drizzling. Fuck what's wrong with the chinese new year weather! Decided to skip morning lectures and went to central library to prep myself for the german test i had later in the evening. Somehow german is harder to grasp compared to japanese! Even though the the language somehow resembles english. Maybe i'm just not putting enough effort to it. I once wanted to go to Austria for the summer just to learn german and it's culture. Maybe then i can be more proficient in german? A visit by tiang lim in the library was a quickie as he forgot to bring his calculator and he doesn't like the one i had. Cibai it's just a calculator! Tiang lim and i have been getting closer eversince i stepped foot in nus. So close that you wouldn't wanna know what we do when we're free lol. I miss dunman days too, where chun leen is my roommate, and britney, lh, jon and the rest are just a shoutout away. No doubt that we're living in the same hall, but our rooms are so far apart, making it harder to be close too, what's more with our different hall commitments and class schedule. That's why i wonder sometimes how come i'm getting closer to tiang even though he lives at the other side of the hill lol. Guess he's lonely too Haha.

2007-03-02T00:00:00.000+08:00

Happy Chinese New Year everyone! I would like to apologise to all who were deprived of the chronicles of ghettoblaster@blogspot! Much has been happening during Semester 2 in aNUS! And now that I'm halfway thru the semester, I can say that I've finally SETTLED down for Semester 2!

And the new version of blogspot sucks! I don't know how to upload my pics anymore! I need help! So much has changed with blogspot. Shows how 'karat' I am!

This semester we have a module called 'Pharmacy Practice!' This is the module where I find out that we pharmacists also have to 'chat hai' and suck up to the customers. Seriously, are customers always right?'

Patient: I want my Postinor (Morning After Pill) and I want it now!

Pharm: I'm sorry miss.. erm... or maam, but you need prescription from a doctor in Singapore.
Patient: WhaT! You gotta be kidding me! Look, it's your fault when I'm pregnant with the ugliest and stupidest baby coz of he's god-knows-who's-tat-small-dickhead-fella father!

Pharm: I'm really sorry miss, if you want I could call the nearest GP for an appointment with you? Or I can tell you where is the nearest polyclinic?

FUCK LA.

DJCK: Go to hell. I already said you need prescription! And who ask you to have a one-night stand with some bloody monkey from some longkang? NO TASTE PFFFFFFFFT! Next time keep your pussy to yourself and your fingers!!!

Anyway, we also get to learn how to dispense and make drugs! This is by far the coolest lab practical I ever had! We did stuffs like capsules, inhalations, gargles, mouth-wash etc.

That's my working place on my left. It's made to simulate a Pharmacy's I guess.

2007-02-25T17:49:00.000+08:00

Hey all loyal readers,

Ghettoblaster has a new look. Expect an update soon!

The Crew.

Immigrant

2007-02-15T06:00:00.000+08:00

It's been awhile since I've posted a REAL post.

Life sucks big time.
I'm running from A to B then C then A then C then A.
I want my simple life back!

Black (or brown so he claimed) Karthik went jogging the other day and stopped by Prince George's Park for an expensive drink. What we saw was what I called 'a moment in time'. The vast international community was walking around the foyer... CHATTING AND LAZING AROUND

I think I will move to PGP in my last year =)

Anyway, Inter-Hall Games have been going on for god knows how long. And I love being transported like an illegal immigrant.

This is Weiming.

View from behind and the side.

Woah HDB!

Woosh my uncreative update

2007-02-15T03:41:00.000+08:00

Some people live for the fortune,
some people live just for the fame,
some people live for the power,
some people live just to play the game.

Some people want it all,
but i don't want nothing at all,
if it ain't you baby,
if i ain't got you baby.

Some people search for a fountain,
promises forever yours,
some people need a dozen roses,
and that's the only way to prove you love him.

Some people want diamond rings,
some just want everything,
but everything means nothing,
if i ain't got you.

Happy Valentines Day Girlfriend!

Jo.Ck forever!

2007-01-20T16:21:00.000+08:00

I love NUS. Because I have good company and reliable seniors.

It's great to have a senior-mentor that is so slack. Meet Choon Han, my senior-mentor in Pharmacy who so happens to live in Sheares Hall and is my carpentry boss. The good thing about this Johorian is that DJCK-humour is also Choon-Han-humour. We already had our first 'blow' experience mind you (ok inside joke).

DJCK playing with his tools, mind you the studio box is like a freaking suffocating sauna! So hot and so air-less! I'm on air, or rather on internet waves, every wednesday @ 1pm and every thursday @ 4pm! Stay tune! Only if you are within NUS vicinity la!

2007-01-19T10:00:00.000+08:00

I love NUS.

Coz the milo truck comes frequently. And I have free milo to consume. Yummy.

Cup #1: Highest utility
Cup #2: Decreasing utility but slight fall in margins
Cup #3: Still decreasing but the desire for another stays
Cup #4: Because friend said so. Milo became a social thing
Cup #5: Stomach starts acting weird. Marginal utility falls deep
Cup #6: FUCK WHERE'S THE TOILET

I love Milo. I love NUS.

Happy Birthday Girlfriend.

OC-ed

2006-12-24T09:47:00.000+08:00

The Holidays have started, and I'm stuck in Singapore doing hall activities. This holidays I'm involved in the Sheares Production (SP) Sets Committee, where we build fake furnitures and walls for my hall's production next year.

The sets building area is a total safety hazard. No first aid kit, we wear slippers to work, no one wears safety goggles, and no logistic team on standby to send us to the hospital in case of anything. We work 10-10 everyday including saturday, and the only outside communication we have is with the SP Welfare committee who comes in an hour before lunch and dinner asking what we want to eat for lunch/dinner, forefully. I must say they're not doing a good welfare job if you ask me: The other day I asked them to buy mask for me as I couldn't stand the dust (I kept sneezing and my nose kept running). Up till today, I'm still breathing in dusty air. But its good coz now i'm less sensitive to it. Then there were a few occassions where no welfare representative came down, and our senior had to go buy the food for us himself.

Besides the 10-10 shift of sets building, I also have to juggle between a few activities i.e. dance, photo and (all of a sudden) radiopulze. Don't ask me how I do it, but I did it. For dance, we meet up like twice a week to practise for the upcoming performance which will be on the 15th next month. Considering that I only attended one session, I think I'm not prepared AT ALL. Photo, we had a photoshop crash-course the other night. Although I learned quite a number of things, I think it's all handson and play around in order to master your skills. Radiopulze - finally getting recognized as a member, I have to produce two productions that will be aired during 'primetime' .

Dusty air and deejaying aside, I'm also addicted to OC. Seriously. So addicted that I've been surfing this and this. Although in the beginning I was anti-OC and pro-OTH, now I must say they're both quite of entertainment value!

How addicted I am you ask? Tired after work, have a cup of coffee/milk/vodka-bailey and watch 2-3 episodes of OC on average!

So that's all that has been happening with me... OC, Radio, Hall, Radio, OC

Randomization

2006-12-05T11:32:00.000+08:00

The Haze has ended, and as if the evil darkness beaten by the good, the tree outside my room has blossom like a virgin girl ready to take on the season ahead

We need to study, but at the same time enjoy ourselves. Britts, Jon, Adeline and I (not altogether) always go out to cafes to enjoy a cup of coffee and a cookie or two while memorizing our notes. Adeline talks loud when she memorizes! DAMN PAISE

Karthik and I love to study at this void deck below the Hon Sui Sen Memorial Library at odd hours. It's windy and quiet, and the chair to table height ratio is just right for the two of us heights. Supper is one of our favourite resting periods - and Mac Delivery is a yum yu,

And then central library decided to open 24/7, so we headed there instead for the quietness

Along the way to Central Library, you might think that the university is asleep

And when ure thirsty, you realised that everyone wasn't satisfied with their drinks from the vending machine.

We love the morning sunrise from the central library rooftop. Yes we stayed up all night @ the library!

And we won't call ourselves Malaysians if we don't go Mamak for supper. Chun Leen paid us a visit god knows when already. Pictured with Shoofei

My mamak buddy Jonny (JONA) Siow

The call-me-anytime-if-u-come-mamak-coz-my-hall-is-fucking-near Tiang Lim with Chun Leen

The Arts Canteen, the deck, has officially closed. I loved the arts canteen the most because of the food, the location, and (ahem) the crowd lol. A 'better' deck will be ready next year!

My hall is getting kinda poseurish, but it still looks cool

Oh god, this is just too poseurish, wait are they wearing their JC uniform!?!

2006-11-30T07:26:00.000+08:00

It's here! It's here! WOOT. Actually I have no idea what is this Kandi Bar, but they make it as though it's some super popular thing in the west... Media influenced DJCK falls for EVERYTHING!

dum dum dum

2006-11-29T17:50:00.000+08:00

I'm actually thankful that this year, we are the first batch that had MCQs for finals, especially Physiology.

"We're not here to fail you, we just want to check whether you read up or not"

As a matter of fact, they are not here to fail you. Technically speaking, it is IMPOSSIBLE to fail in NUS - assuming if you DID study for your examinations. All of my modules/subjects have in-course assessments (CAs we like to call 'em) which comes up to about 30-40 % of our entire final mark. In fact, my Singapore Film module is 50%!!!

So the only other problem would be, how well they pass you. You see, my course is a relatively... erm... smart class. Not to say that I am one, mind you. I happen to meet the minimum criteria.

NEWSFLASH: I'm one of the 10% discretionery students who got into the course! Which means I'm stupider than most of the cohort by proof of academic records.

anyway, tomorrow is the last paper for Pharmacy! PPDA!!! And guess what - it's held in the hall, of my HALL! (I love saying that - hall's hall). The better part is that my floor is the floor of the hall, so I can just walk out of my room... and go for my exams! WOOSH!

after that, my next paper is ages away, and I need to start enjoying life again.

things to do:

1. Buy adidas stuff coz i got a 20% discount coupon
2. Go train for Sunday's marathon, which is like pointless to train already
3. Reiterate - buy adidas stuff to wear for marathon so at least can look cool while embarassing self behind the crowd
4. Watch the film titles again
5. Revert my biological clock back to Singapore-KL timezone, currently living in new york timezone
6. Clean my room, it's been ages.

SS19 - Truly Subang

2006-11-24T14:51:00.000+08:00

Ok. I really have no time to say anything, so i'll just copy and paste things for you all to read muahahaha.... This article is about the place I live, Subang Jaya, or more specifically Section SS19 Subang Jaya!

NO THANKS to the legendary traffic jams that plague the area, the Subang Jaya neighbourhood has oft been viewed in a negative light by many.

While it is true that traffic can be a bane to the general population there, residents of SS19 are spared some of the highway malediction, and is – contrary to what many would imagine – a rather quiet neighbourhood.

“The traffic jam is not too bad, at least not within SS19, and not since the NPE (New Pantai Expressway) interchange at Jalan Tujuan was opened,” said Jansen Yap, a resident of SS19 for the last 17 years. Yap is also a member of the Subang Jaya Zone 1 (covers SS12 to SS19) Residents Committee (JKP).

Strategically located at the very fringe of Subang Jaya, and next to the Federal Highway, SS19 has been in existence for some 20 years, and was the last area to be developed before development of the first USJ neighbourhood commenced.

There is a general homogeneity about Subang Jaya, but many residents will point out that SS19 possesses a few features that distinguish it from neighbouring residential sections, such as a reasonable cost of living, proximity to the highway and shopping complexes (Subang Parade and Carrefour), as well as convenience of the amenities within.

“We have a sizeable commercial area compared to the other parts of Subang, with just about everything we need - pet shops, 7-Eleven, food outlets, banks, and even a small industrial area with ample tyre, car accessories and service outlets,” said Yap.

“The area is inhabited by quite an even mix of races, and is a mixed development with bungalows, compact houses, single- and double-storey terrace houses, semi-Ds and apartment units.” [DJCK: I live in a double-storey terrace house OK!]

Like every ideal neighbourhood, SS19 has many playgrounds and pocket parks equipped with facilities. Families and children can be seen spending time or playing in the parks in the evenings.

Business in the area is generally good.

“It's convenient for residents to patronise our businesses and we even get customers from outside SS19 because the industrial and commercial area is visible from the main entrance into Subang Jaya,” said Stanley Tan, who has been operating a tyre and car care service centre in SS19 for the last 10 years.

“It's gotten a little competitive since the local authority specified an industrial zone for tyre, car accessories and service outlets because we are all located in the same place now.”

Food is abundant with McDonald's, Chinese, Malay and mamak food outlets within walking distance. Parents can rest assured that there are three primary schools within the area – SRJK (C) Lick Hung [DJCK: My primary school!], SRK SS17 and SRK SS19.

Ironically, however, SS19 suffered a lukewarm response in its early years.

“Previously, this was a rubber and oil palm estate. The area was considered ulu, the only way in was via a road located near the railway tracks near the Subang airport and back then people were averse to living under the flight path of planes using the airport.

“I remember Goodyear (the developer) was giving away kitchen cabinets and furniture to attract people to buy homes here,” Yap recalled. [DJCK: We got 'em free kitchen cabinets, visit my house and they're still there.]

Today, according to statistics cited by Subang Jaya assemblyman Datuk Lee Hwa Beng, SS19 boasts a population of at least 5,000.

But, the bustling neighbourhood is not without its share of problems. Residents are wondering about an empty piece of land in the middle of the SS19 commercial area.

“It was zoned for a market 10 years ago, but the project was abandoned due to residents' objections. Following that were plans to upgrade the area into a hawker centre, but some residents raised objections to the idea as well. There are no plans or ideas on what to do with it yet,” said Lee. [DJCK: Honestly, it's now a shanty area of illegal malay food stalls, the few minimal lightings and sleezy look give me the creeps. I do wonder how people still go there for their meals]

Activities that bring residents together are also few and far between as everyone minds their own business. [DJCK: Yeah We're so caught up with ourselves LOL]

“With the exception of those in SS19/6, residents are not very close-knit and only get together whenever there are problems such as crime, which is why I have encouraged them to form residents' associations and hold more activities to foster neighbourliness,” said Lee, adding that there are currently five informal RAs in SS19. [DJCK: My dad used to be in the patrol, and he drove the SS19/1 Kancil or something]

The nights are noticeably quiet in SS19 with only the food outlets in the commercial area being the life of the neighbourhood. [Mamak Restaurants like Sri Melur and Syed, Chinese cookeries like Parkway, Hock Hin, New Subang Glory, Tong Le and former Winman, Macs, the illegal-malay stalls, the roadside ramly stalls, condom buyers@711]

Perhaps it is this tranquillity that makes living in SS19 ideal after all.

C.T. Chan, who spent most of his growing-up years in SS19, summed it up perfectly: “People mind their own business. The traffic is not too terrible, and the crime rate is not so high. I like the peace here.”

[DJCK: I spent almost my entire life living in SS19. And I'm loving it. Most of my friends are from SS19, and we've remained friends since/still keep in contact/know where we stay. Although some have moved out to better neighbourhoods like Kota Kemuning, this place in undoubtly my favourite place in Subang Jaya, Truly Malaysia]

Edited 25/11/2006: There are really interesting playgrounds in SS19. My neighbourhood used to have very antique style of playgrounds, the swings are and slides are high and made of wood, fireman-like poles and cement tunnels. There was a playground called 'The Ghostbuster' because it resembled the Ghostbuster's headquarter station in the animated series. Until the recent takeover by MPSJ, they have 'upgraded' all the playgrounds and made them homogenous to what is found in the MPSJ vicinity. I feel that the current playgrounds have lost its touch and fun. The wooden swings and slides are replaced by colourful, mini, metallic ones, while the 'Ghostbuster' playground has been torn down due to bad maintanence. Perhaps it's the nostalgic me trying to remember the old times I had fun in my neighbourhood playground. But it's too bad that the children will not be able to enjoy what I enjoyed during my time (I sound very old saying this LOL).

2006-11-22T00:04:00.000+08:00

this is me.. then lol

Rantings

2006-11-12T00:09:00.000+08:00

My biological clock is fucking screwed.

Ever since I came to Singapore, I became a 24/7. I can be jogging as early as 2.00 am, having supper at 3.00 am, doing my work at the benches outside the uni library at 4 am, and watching podcasts at 6.00 am! All this and I have a 8 am lecture the next day!

I don't remember ever getting up from bed feeling 'Ahh that was a good sleep, I feel so awake'. Instead, all that is in my head is:

'CCBKNS-stupid-clock-don't-wanna-go-lecture-but-fuck-want-my-5.0cap-TNS'

Britts say I'm superpower. So active everywhere. Now that I think about it, yeah I am actually

.CRAZY.

Course: Pharmacy
University: National University of Singapore
Name of Hostel: Kampung Sheares
Commitments Involved: Radiopulze (Radio NUS), NUS Pharmaceutical Society, Sheares Production (Sets), Photography Committee, Archives Committee, Sheares Hall Amateur Radio, Sheares Exposure Camp Committee, Sheares Rag Engineer...

I don't know what I am trying to say in this entry, but I'll just write whatever I want

The consequence of having late night sleeps/no sleep at all nights has reached to the point where my health is not right.

Last week, I decided to sleep at 12.00 am, wake up at 7.00 am, have a proper 3 meal per day routine, and go running every alternate day.

That worked for three nights. Because at the forth night, I had a test the next day and I couldn't sleep without doing my usual last minute flippings. And on the fifth night I was so fucking hungry I begged jon to follow me to Prata/Mamak. And on the sixth night Chun Leen stayed over = we had Prata/Mamak, alcohol@tiang's and catching up (bitching and rantings with majority coming from one party).

And I was so determined to study@orchard in the morning till evening with Jon.

Oh yes we left for orchard at 9 after a 3-hour-sleep

I came back in the evening feeling so fucking sick. My nose couldn't stop running, I kept sneezing, my dead body activated by two dose of caffeine...

So I slept at 8 pm on a beautiful, cooling Saturday night, after consuming the flu pill.

*GREAT! 12 hours sleep wake up@8 the next day, then everything will be alright.*

It's now 12.18 am. I woke up at 11.30 pm. I slept for only 3 and a half hours. I feel fucking awake.

And it's a saturday night, and my floor is empty on weekends, and it's a damn cold night, and I'm sick, and I'm hungry, and I'm lonely. I suddenly feel:

LOST

I was reading Kailin's blog a few minutes ago, of what happened to her during her college years in Singapore and how our dear friend is down.

I have a confession to make:
I cried during my JC years as well. I cried in front of my tutor saying I cannot make it. I cried by myself by the river after jogging because I thought everything was so not worth the effort, because I always don't get what I expected. I cried the first time I came home to Malaysia, and cried again when I left for Singapore. I cried in front of my mother.

But I am still in Singapore. Friends always ask me about Singapore, and I always contradict myself: I tell them I hate the way of life here, the people in general... everything (no offense to my close Singaporean friends), but after that I tell them my desire to study in NUS and how I love walking in the street at night. I guess what I was trying to say is life has its ups and downs. And Singapore is, hopefully, just a platform for me before I become something somewhere in the future (I don't mind Malaysia... how about the SJER =p). Besides, the government gave us scholarships in JC and accepted us in NUS/NTU/SMU. You might not know what they have in store for us (probably planned out our future in Singapore: when we will become a PR, when we will make it big, when will we marry). The government has faith in us, but we must have faith in ourselves first!

On a lighter noe, I believe my beloved country's government also has faith in us, just that they lack the technology and expertise to 'meramalkan' the future that is us.

I still don't know what I'm talking about.

We can do any holes now!

2006-11-10T16:22:00.000+08:00

Anal and oral sex will no longer be a criminal offence in Singapore but this will only apply to consenting heterosexual adults while sexual acts between men will remain a crime, the government said on Wednesday.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said it has conducted a detailed review of sexual offences in the penal code. The review was first announced in November 2003 after a huge public outcry erupted over the injustice of convicting a police constable for consensual oral sex with a teenager who was thought to be of legal age until later.

A relic of British colonial rule, Section 377 - which criminalises sexual acts 'against the order of nature with any man, woman or animals' and provides for life imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment and a fine - will be repealed while Section 377A, which criminalises "gross indecency" between males whether in public or in private and prescribes up to two years' imprisonment, will be left as is.

Britain, Hong Kong and Australia have since repealed laws prohibiting sex between men in 1967, 1991 and 1997 (in the state of Tasmania, the last Australian state to do so) respectively.

An "explanatory note" issued by MHA to official newsrooms after office hours on Tuesday, which was obtained by Fridae, read: "The law on sexual offences deals with sexual relationships and embodies what society considers acceptable or unacceptable behaviour.

"When it comes to homosexual acts, the issue is whether Singaporeans are ready to change laws to bring them in line with heterosexual acts. Singapore remains, by and large, a conservative society. Many do not tolerate homosexuality, and consider such acts abhorrent and deviant. Many religious groups also do not condone homosexual acts. This is why the Government is neither encouraging nor endorsing a homosexual lifestyle and presenting it as part of the mainstream way of life."

The news has enraged the local gay community. Miak, who is an active member of several gay groups, said: "What is the argument for the decriminalising of non-vaginal sex between heterosexuals but not for homosexuals? Is it about how conservative Singapore society is, and how some people find homosexual sex deviant, offensive, repugnant? I think that the same people might also find non-vaginal - meaning oral/anal sex which will soon be legalised - deviant, offensive and repugnant too!"

"The law hasn't been used to prosecute in recent times - so what is the point of retaining it? To maintain a facade of moral standards?"

While welcoming the repeal of Section 377, gay and lesbian advocacy group People Like Us (PLU) said that the "assurance" that it "will not be proactive in enforcing the section against adult males engaging in consensual sex with each other in private" is inadequate as it cannot be relied upon legally.

In a statement issued on Wednesday to call on the government to repeal both Section 377 and 377A, PLU said: "The retention of s.377A, even if not enforced, will signal to many that homophobia is justifiable and acceptable and has the support of the State.

"If the government aims for an open, inclusive society, it should be doing all it can to overturn prejudice and discrimination, rather than give people reason to remain closed-minded through retaining s.377A for symbolic purposes."

Subhas Anandan, president of the Association of Criminal Lawyers in Singapore, questioned the rationale for not repealing Section 377A in a Channelnewsasia interview: "If you are a homosexual or a lesbian, I think you can get into trouble. We are talking about an inclusive society and being more broad-minded. Why do we want to keep these people away, out of the circle? I think we should be more broad-minded, more sympathetic and allow these people to be included in our society."

Other proposed amendments include new laws to combat child prostitution, sex tourism, strengthened prosecution of credit card fraud and the extension of several offences to the electronic media including the Internet as well as a clarification of the definition of an unlawful assembly. In total, the proposed changes would add 19 new ones, affect 19 existing offences, and review penalties, and will now be open to public feedback for a month via reach.gov.sg.

MISSING HOME

2006-10-29T04:44:00.000+08:00

Trying to enjoy life again.

Has been awhile since I studied at a cafe. NUS has Spinelli! Spinelli with student price! Happy!

But while other people are succumbing to their fetishes

I spend my mornings discussing physio physio and more physio

But all is well, as there is a direct (but fucking long) bus that goes to Holland Village for out-of-campus affordable luxury dining

And life goes on as I try out different fashion style

UPDATE LA UPDATE LA

2006-10-19T19:27:00.000+08:00

OK everyone, the ghetto crew finally had the mood to do some updating.

UPDATE #1 I GOT A NEW PHONE! the all new sony ericsson K8000i with 3G and 3.2 megapixel sony cybershot! I shall not post pics of it coz later people jelez...

UPDATE #2 My latest addition to my room:

AMAZING~!

Ok la I took this at IKEA Queenstown. Do you know IKEA is just at most half an hour away from NUS? We go there for furniture therapy and Sweedish balls. We just love their balls, not salty at all LOL.

In fact, my first picture that I took is not me (Pat: narcisstic my foot), but of the lovely couple eng hooi and leong hui! Taken during physiology break.

Notice EH's mata starting to close up while her baby still as attentive.

My lecture days are Mondays and Thursdays. On Mondays, my time is screwed up: 8 am - 8 pm! WITH NO FUCKING BREAK! But on Thursdays 8 am - 6 pm with 12 - 2 pm break in between.

Our favourite position (L-R) Leong Hui, EH and Adeline. Notice LH is always awake LOL

Initially during lunch breaks I would stay in Science, either mugging in the library or wondering around the faculty. But after the holidays I decided to go back to Hall and rest. I finally realise why ADELINE, KELVIN, IVY and CANNING go back during breaks. I thought that it was a waste of time to go back to hall and back for the next class, but now I realised that it is worth EVERY SECOND for that comfy bed of mine.

My parents came down to sign my Subsidary loan shit, brought them to Holland V to have La Mian Xiao Long Bao! (La Min Xiu Long Bao)! My mom loved Holland V so much she called it the Bintang Walk for the suburbs lol

I MISS YOU ALL!!

One hazy saturday morning, I met up with Shin Fei for breakfast. Despite leaving almost next door, I hardly meet her in campus. She stays in Kent Ridge while WE stay in Sheares. My yakun kaya toast kaki and I went hunting for Kaya toast, half boil egg and kopi in the morning on campus. Unfortunately, the stall at Yusof Ishak House ran out of TOAST. KNS settled for Malay style Nasi Lemak in the end. Caught up with Shin Fei with our usual rantings of the people next door. Looks like she has a foreign french speaking dude going after her too! LOL.

She looks prettier now. Not to say that she was ugly in college!

Me, Britts and EH went to Ntiu one saturday evening for a visit. Three Shearites had a different opinion on the hall life there but it was the company that we missed the most. Ntiu is located at Boon Lay while aNUS is at Kent Ridge, about 20 - 30 minutes by train and bus?

Miss having a roommate too. =)

VIVOCITY has opened! It's the latest latest in Singapore! It's like the whole orchard has moved to Vivo, or rather in Malaysian terms, abit like Midvalley LA! The best part was. it is just 20 minutes by bus from NUS! WOOT! Took this at the lobby of Vivocity. This 'shopping traffic policeman' directing people to do shop what where.

Went for movies with Shanta at Vivo GV! Haven't seen her in ages, understandable considering she's in Arts while I'm in Science, and that she's in Eusoff while I'm in Sheares! Vivo GV is so le GRAND! Would say it's better than Cineleisure Orchard now!

We're gorgeous.

Vivocity has this rooftop floor which overlooks the port and Sentosa! Look what stopped by? Superstar Virgo! Probably from KL. It's HUUUGE!!! This rooftop floor will have a gym, some swimming pool thingie concept and probably clubs and cafes?

Team Sheares: Desire. This is our Sports Management Board's theme for the upcoming Inter-Hall Games. Don't you think this looks a bit like the Lost ad? Where they all are posing in front of a blueish backdrop of an island sort? I bought two Team Sheares t-shirt as well, one is 86 while the other 89

For physiology we're assigned group mates for tutorial discussions. I am really glad that I have such enthusiastic and smart-assed mates, till I don't have to do MUCH WORK for presentations. (L-R) Xue Zhen, Mal and Raymond (Yin Teng too! but she left early)

He reminds me of that dude in Star Wars :P

ADIZERO IS OUT! Don't know how much will it cost though. Sudden urge to jog the other day, so went to Queenstown by myself since my old shoes broke. Bought a pair of Brooks for running worth 130 bucks!

"Because 2689 talked me into running" This ad is super inspiring too!

We rarely see each other too! Britts is super the ON in hall LA! He is in Block Comm, and recently 'elected' International Welfare Dir for next year's orientation!

Foreign talent is super apparent in hall too.

I'm also in Sheares Hall Amateur Radio (SHAM)! My co-partner, Fangyi and I call it the SHAM-less show (for obvious reasons). We recently interviewed two peeps from the JCRC - Ian (media) and Abhi (vice chair), both foreigners.

They're just naturalist

I noticed that Singaporeans tend to scream when they see creatures stray. Noticed these two kittens along the Scienc corridor the other day when people started shrieking. Hello come to Malaysia and you see these and dogs ok! In fact they even scream when it comes to lizards. I guess we often see them on our walls till we are so immuned by their presence!

And WE LOVE NUS MAIL! *sweats* They supposedly concluded that from a recent survey conducted by them and where almost all (rarely) nus peeps partipated. But the good thing is - storage up to 1 GB! WOOT! More nonsensical, repetitive ads and memos!

To end it. Sheares, Pharmacy and NUS life have been very busy. Despite academics, I am expected to be active and not have time for myself. Although I'm not whining (yet), there will be a moment where I start going gila. There's the ongoing Sheares Arts Festival this two weeks, missed the choir peformance yesterday, but managed to watch Wen Jia (my neighbour the vocalist) and the legendary Kenneth the guitarist playing. Not bad, played nice songs.

That's all folks! Next update: My Mamak Kakis and the TNS Bus D Driver!

2006-10-14T23:58:00.000+08:00

PS3 vs. Wii - Apple Style!

2006-09-21T19:37:00.000+08:00


. oh my god check this out! Nintendo! Woot

WE HAVE A SINGAPORE IDOL FINALIST!

2006-09-15T00:17:00.001+08:00

Like every year, there would be an inter-fac dance competition. This year, the pharmacy department (faculty) was enthu enough to send two teams. I was one of the crew. So we were at Gotham Penthouse since 2 pm plus plus.

If you notice, the girls were wearing their lab coats

2006-09-11T21:31:00.000+08:00

ElecTRIfy 2006! A joint annual bash organised by and for the Medical (and Nursing), Dental and Pharmacy students!

Like every year, there would be an inter-fac dance competition. This year, the pharmacy department (faculty) was enthu enough to send two teams. I was one of the crew. So we were at Gotham Penthouse since 2 pm plus plus.

It's good that you only see clubs in the dark. Seriously.

With light, you see all the burns on the sofas and tables, the weird looking stains and tears on the sofas...

The good thing was, you get to mingle with the staff.

Where else would the deejay head to? Apparently this dude has been deejaying for twenty plus years! But this is not his main job. He owns a international deejay recruitment and employment agency; and he brings popular international deejays into Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia and vice versa!

It also gave me the chance to stare a few cocks at the bouncer who kicked me out during the Engineering Bash. Nevermind if they couldn't recognize me.

The Disco Ballz

Apparently Kelvin takes about 30 mins to style his hair! WTH

Sean putting some makeup on.

Introducing Pharmacy Team One! The Dudes: Yi Feng, Kelvin and DJCK!

Another homie: Yee Ching

Another hot chick of ours: Kelvin, Pei Yi and Yi Feng

Team One PharmX!

Oh the other chick is Ting Yee!

BerAttitude with the Emcee: Yi Feng, Jevin, Kelvin and DJCK

PharmX Team One and Team Two!

Medicine was good. Dental can dance. PharmX Team Two Super Erotic. PharmX Team One Rocked too! But generally I really really loved the medicine crew. They had the energy, they had the moves, the curvatures, the what-singaporeans-use-ZHAI!

After 10.30pm, the bash was officially over! We were allowed to stay on while the club opens to the public.

I don't wish to further narrate what happened that night.

All I want to say is: Britts and I drank a jug of heineken, each. FYI: A jug can fill four glasses

Oh, and I drank a glass of vodka ribena and vodka lime before that. F.O.C.

Oh, and we drank a can of Barrons from 7-11 as well.

2006-09-11T20:08:00.001+08:00

The Deejay has been clubbing like a mad bitch.

It started with the unofficial get together with the Malaysian and Vietnamese Crew @ Zouk for a Hip hop night out @ Phuture.

Then it was the Eusoff's Hall's supposed Victory Bash to commemorate the end of Rag and Flag 2006 @ Smoove@Ministry of Sound.

Following that was the NUS Union Bash @ Zouk, the whole club was under the control of our university.

A fortnight later, an impromptu visit to MOS again for the Arts Bash.

Did I miss out on something?

Oh yes, Engineering Bash @ Gotham Penthouse!

Some pictures taken before Gotham Penthouse (or rather before MOS)

The Indon Rockers!

Britts, ShirL, ErL and Pat

Anyway, we got denied entry into Gotham Penthouse because we reached at 12 am, and the bash was over, and the club was opened to the public already, and the age limit for dudes is 23.

So we went to MOS!

MOS always let us in

The Malaysian DJ chilling with the indonesian rockers

2006-09-07T22:36:00.000+08:00

Last weekend, I crossover to JB to visit a friend of mine who was going to leave for Oxford by the end of this month.

"JB DUDE? OXFORD LAW? YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME"

But then again, we cannot look down on other people just because of their geographical origins.

Then again, we always have good laughs about the people from the island republic down-south.

So on a lovely Sunday afternoon, I was heading back to Singapore after I found my way to Larkin Terminal. The terminal looked like an interchange in Singapore, but packer, dirtier and had suspicious looking people.

I went to the loo, got into the Singapore public bus, and was on my way to the Causeway.

SHIT

WAT THE FUCK

MY WALLET

MY HANDPHONE

MISSING

CIBAI!

I GOT PICKPOCKETED!

MAHAI!

Is this how you treat your fellow Malaysian? Just because I have money and you don't, you don't have to deprive me of what I have! Can't you just go get a job, then an education or something? I know it's hard, but that's life! My family worked hard for the money, and I worked hard for the scholarship allowance! SO FUCK YOU PICKPOCKETER.

Throughout the journey to the causeway, I was dazed, lost, I didn't know what to do. It's ok if you just loose your handphone or wallet, but BOTH -- Killer. Lucky enough, my passport, student card and university card were still with me.

I went to the JB Police Station to lodge a police report. They were surprisingly friendly. They even gave me some coins to call home! But in the end they didn't take any action also la because... well what can they do?

The only thing that the policewoman pissed me off was:

Policewoman: Encik boleh encik bagitau nombor alamat anda? (Sir can you please give me your house address?)

(I gave her my Sheares Hall address)

Policewoman: Oh you skarang tinggal di Singapura ka? (Oh you're staying in Singapore now?)

Me: Ya, tetapi keluarga saya tinggal kat KL (Yes but my family lives in KL)

Policewoman: Oh ok.

It took me forever for me to spell No. 20, S-H-E-A-R-E-S H-A-L-L, H-E-N-G M-U-I K-E-N-G T-E-R-R-A-C-E, N-A-T-I-O-N-A-L U-N-I-V-E-R-S-I-T-Y OF S-I-N-G-A-P-O-R-E

But I must complement her typing skills -_-"

Anyway... to continue,

Me: So Jika saya nak renew Mykad saya, perlu saya buat kat KL? (If I want to renew my MyKad, do I have to do it in KL?)

Policewoman: Oh TAK APE. Jika anda masih warganegara Malaysia, anda boleh pergi ke pejabat pendaftaran di mana-mana. Negeri ke, daerah ke, kampung ke, kami akan menerima anda!

(Oh you don't have to! If you're still Malaysian you can go to any registration office in the country, be it state, district or even village!)

Me: -_-" Ok

FUCK YOU POLICEWOMAN YOU THINK I'M SOME SORT OF TRAITOR WHEN I DECIDE TO STUDY IN SINGAPORE? THE REASON WHY I'M STILL MALAYSIAN IS BECAUSE I LIKE BEING ONE. ALTHOUGH I'M NOT PROUD OF WHAT'S HAPPENING IN MY COUNTRY, AT LEAST I TRY TO DEFEND IT TO MY BEST! CIBAI!

Seriously...

Yeah, after that, I went back to hall. It's a blessed that I still have my ezylink for public transport man. I wouldn't know what to do then.

2006-09-02T06:04:00.000+08:00

"Today Monday lecture 8 am to 6 pm with no break, damn shiong eh!"

"Serious ah? Jia lat liao! What you did after that la?"

"Oh I had alcohol with my indon friends!"

"Wa really Monday Blues huh?"

LOL

In conjunction with Eunice's return to Malaysia to pursue her tertiary education (or is it just for the sake of alcohol!?), we gathered at Pat's place to chit chat eat drink and talk!

Almost the whole crew (L-R: EH, ER, SF. ReRen, JoHannes, EUNS and PAT

Of course the main course was Baileys and Bacardi

We were all acting drunk.

But seriously, you do not want to see Shin Fei drunk...

The alcohol deprived only Kent Ridge Malaysian scholar from TJ reenacting her supposed past drunk experience.

We were comparing our eyebags: Reren the jap-song-freak who doesn't sleep at all Vs. the pharmacy deejay.

And out of nowhere Da Lun showed up. Ok la he has his roots somewhere embedded in Malaysia and Indonesia as well...

We got really loud,

as in LOUD.

Pat had to ask us to keep it down.

GONNA MISS YOU EUNICE! EVEN THOUGH I DON'T SEE YOU AND TALK TO YOU OFTEN! GOOD LUCK IN UCSI!

2006-08-30T16:09:00.000+08:00

OKLA I UPDATE!

life in Singapore, wrong a Singapore University has been VERY hectic. There was no point in time when I actually had the time to just lie on bed and have a cup of tea by myself. There's no ME TIME and I WANT ME TIME! Nevertheless, most <-----MOST people have been treating me rather well. I have made new friends, bitched about new bitches, and stared cock at many island republic residents.

I live @ Block A Sheares Hall! We call ourselves the Acers! And in Sheares (and most probably all halls in the university), each block has its own culture. Our culture includes two palm trees (one died), 'Who's Your Daddy', and the Banana people!

Some say it looks like a Condo. Must fit the architecture design around the housing area here ma!

*Sheares and Kent Ridge Hall are located along Heng Mui Keng Terrace, along the Pasir Panjang Road housing area.

Kailin and Jolene finally meet!

Scholars finally met up with Jolene!

As of now, they are of separate entities. But life goes on.

AND OF COURSE...

My girlfriend came to SINGAPORE!

Thanks to her, I didn't get sunburnt and voice degradation (Sheares went to Sentosa and had Games during the weekend she came down)

See, preparing to carry her during our wedding LOL

We blocked the whole Scotts Road trying to get this picture taken.

Chun Leen and I were fascinated by Kailin's Mat Kool shades.

Mat Kool Mat Kool Kawanku, Mari Kita Main Mat Kool!

Main-main Selalu! Syoknya syoknya ADA MAT KOOL!

And of course, we could see each other, nothing but each other.

And of all the other interesting things that happened, I shall tell you everything unchronologically!

I applied to be part of the NUS Radio Deejay Group called Radio Pulze. I was glad that they called me for an audition one Thursday afternoon. And me being a Science geek, didn't know my way around the Arts Fac. So,

I GOT LOST IN THE ART FACULTY.

I randomly asked people where wherever I was supposed to go. None of them seem to know where it was.

BLOODY NUS PEOPLE DON'T KNOW YOUR CAMPUS WELL.

I decided to be a tourist. I took out the 'Guide to NUS' MAP to get my bearings right.

I was late, who cares.

So I finally made it to the Studio, and they 'auditioned' or more like chatted with me. The studio is kinda small, but looks like what I expect to be... Backdoor, Mac-Friendly, International! LOL
After that they recorded my voice, to hear whether I sound clear and nice on the waves I guess!

So after a week, despite the Chairman only smiling at me when he saw me at the Arts Food Court (After that day you can see me hanging out at Arts very often :P),

I GOT INTO RADIOPULZE!

I'll start off as production, and see how it goes for the next 4 years!

Artistic Impression of DJCK crashing the party

2006-08-12T16:50:00.000+08:00

In a nutshell:

I've checked into Sheares Hall Singapore

Daryl, Jolene and Kailin visited me in Singapore for the weekend!

Hall Orientation that for once doesn't involve flour and eggs.

And of course, the NUS Rag and Flag Competition 2006 (Float Competition)

2006-08-03T18:07:00.000+08:00

I haven't been updating in awhile.

Well as you all know, I got the ASEAN Scholarship to pursue my university education in the Lion City.

Well I am here now, starting afresh, meeting new people and probably making a fool out of myself again.

I live in #$%^&*( Hall of NUS, and I LOVE MY ROOM! Pics up soon!

Until then, orientation begins today - let the rag begin!

The drama and suspense

2006-07-20T04:11:00.000+08:00

It was just one of those days when you woke up because you had to because if not your body would just continue rotting in bed. I instantly on my laptop ~~to check whether my porn has finished downloading~~ to check my email.

There was one email with the topic:

ASEAN-NUS Scholarship....

That caught my eye...

OMFG EMOTICON!

Dear LAM CHEE KIANG

We would like to congratulate you on been offered the ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship for study in the undergraduate course at NUS.

Kindly collect the offer from our office when you reach NUS.

I got ASEAN!

no wait...

I GOT ASEAN SCHOLARSHIP!

means my parents don't have to pay for my tuition fees
means I will have allowance by the Singapore government every month
means I can actually loosen my budget a bit
means I can come home more often because I have more money!
means I can see my girlfriend more often and shower her with ~~gifts~~ love

I HAVE ASEAN SCHOLARSHIP!

I called my dad, he said: EH YOU SO LUCKY ONE!?

I was thinking, he is right. I got this offer last minute - most probably due to all the other better scholars who reject the scholarship as they accept other better ones i.e. Oxford, Harvard, Cambridge. So with the extra funds - might else well dump to me!

DONE. FULLSTOP. NO INTERVIEW. NO NOTHING!

NTU PLAY HARD TO GET need interview one pfffffft.

In NUS there's this NUS-Exchange Program while in NTU there's the Global Immersion Program. Both programs allow students to do a few semesters in another university, obtaining the credits and transferring them back to their respective courses back in the little-red-dot.

And apparently NUS can exchange with NTU.

ANUS: Oh I'm exchanging to Jurong

NTiu: KEWL! I'm exchanging to Buona Vista!

-_-"

FYI: NUS is somewhat located in Buona Vista while NTU is located in Jurong

I'LL BE ROBBING SINGAPOREAN TAX MONEY!

I Love You

2006-07-15T02:41:00.000+08:00

I'm sure many of you have read my girlfriend's blog and was astonished by her and another person's recent entry.

I'm here to thank everyone who has supported my girlfriend in standing up for her. Though it was clear-cut to whom we should side.

Blogging was created in the hope that expression, creativity and freedom of speech can be exercised -- but with limits.

When you write about someone else in your next article, think about how that individual and the public would react. If you really want to redicule someone, a simple sentence or paragraph would be fine.

For Example:

"I can't believe I'm compared to Jude Law, I'm so much more handsome than he is" FULLSTOP

"That so-and-so blogger is such a slut." No need for further explaination.

If you're the one who likes to write alot:

"So-and-so thinks that I'm ugly. FUCK YOU LA Cibai you think you're so handsome ? No offense to Mr. Hunchback (i can't think of anyone else) but you're much uglier than him! If you think you're so hot and handsome, why do you still need to eat on others' and try to comfort yourself that you are a hunk? Such thoughts reflect your insecurity and I advice you to work on that or else turn out a 40-year-old virgin. Oh and by the way I am NOT nanananana" Imaginable imagination

And if you're asking me like

'Woah why you not angry meh other people talk
bad about your girlfriend like that'

I was angry, raged, cheebaied. But if you know my personality, I calm down easily and return to the sexually-deprived-humourous DJCK. I have chose to take this incident moderately lightly as it's just a post coming from a naive writer who thinks relationships are superficial. I am also not going to write on how I felt during my few minutes of cheebai moment when 's0-and-so-blogger' told me about it.

by the way.. those examples, were just examples, nothing real, all hypothetical.

-I can't forgive, but I can forget, and so should you-

DJCK, 2006

What else would you expect

2006-07-13T20:22:00.000+08:00

Hey guys got this from Mr. Brown's website who has/had a column on the TODAY paper of Singapore:

S'poreans are fed, up with progress!

THINGS are certainly looking up for Singapore again. Up, up, and away.

Household incomes are up, I read. Sure, the bottom third of our country is actually seeing their incomes (or as one newspaper called it, "wages") shrink, but the rest of us purportedly are making more money.

Okay, if you say so.

As sure as Superman Returns, our cost of living is also on the up. Except we are not able to leap over high costs in a single bound.

Cost of watching World Cup is up. Price of electricity is up. Comfort's taxi fares are going up. Oh, sorry, it was called "being revised". Even the prata man at my coffeeshop just raised the price of his prata by 10 cents. He was also revising his prata prices.

So Singaporeans need to try to "up" their incomes, I am sure, in the light of our rising costs. Have you upped yours?

We are very thankful for the timing of all this good news, of course. Just after the elections, for instance. By that I mean that getting the important event out of the way means we can now concentrate on trying to pay our bills.

It would have been too taxing on the brain if those price increases were announced during the election period, thereby affecting our ability to choose wisely.

The other reason I am glad with the timing of the cost of living increases and wages going down, is that we can now deploy our Progress Package to pay for some of these bills.

Wait, what? You spent it all on that fancy pair of shoes on the day you saw your money in your account? Too bad for you then.

As I break into my Progress Package reserves to see if it is enough to pay the bills, I feel an overwhelming sense of progress. I feel like I am really staying together with my fellow Singaporeans and moving forward.

There is even talk of future roads like underground expressways being outsourced to private sector companies to build, so that they, in turn, levy a toll on those of us who use these roads.

I understand the cost of building these roads is high, and the Government is relooking the financing of these big road projects.

Silly me, I thought my road tax and COE was enough to pay for public roads.

Maybe we can start financing all kinds of expensive projects this way in future. We could build upgraded lifts for older HDB blocks, and charge tolls on a per use basis.

You walk into your new lift on the first floor, and the scanner reads the contactless cashcard chip embedded in your forehead. This chip would be part of the recently-announced Intelligent Nation 2015 plan, you know, that initiative to make us a smart nation?

So you, the smart contactless-cashcard-chip-enhanced Singaporean would go into your lift, and when you get off at your floor, the lift would deduct the toll from your chip, and you would hear a beep.

The higher you live, the more expensive the lift toll.

Now you know why I started climbing stairs for exercise, as I mentioned in my last column. I plan to prepare for that day when I have to pay to use my lift. God help you if some kid presses all the lift buttons in the lift, as kids are wont to do. You will be beeping all the way to your flat.

The same chip could be used to pay for supermarket items. You just carry your bags of rice and groceries past the cashierless cashier counter, and the total will be deducted from your contactless cashcard automatically.

You will not even know you just got poorer. And if your contactless cashcard runs out of funds (making it a contactless CASHLESS cashcard), you just cannot use paid services.

The door of the lift won't close, the bus won't stop for you, taxis will automatically display "On Call" when their chip scanners detect you're broke.

Sure, paying bills that only seem to go up is painful, but by Jove, we are going to make sure it is at least convenient.

No more opening your wallet and fiddling with dirty notes and coins. Just stand there and hear your income beeped away. No fuss, no muss! I cannot wait to be a Smart e-Singaporean.

I also found out recently that my first-born daughter's special school fees were going up. This is because of this thing called "Means Testing", where they test your means, then if you are not poor enough, you lose some or all of the subsidy you've been getting for your special child's therapy.

I think I am looking at about a $100 increase, which is a more than a 100 per cent increase, but who's counting, right? We can afford it, but we do know many families who cannot, even those that are making more money than we are, on paper.

But don't worry. Most of you don't have this problem. Your normal kids can go to regular school for very low fees, and I am sure they will not introduce means testing for your cases.

We need your gifted and talented kids to help our country do well economically, so that our kids with special needs can get a little more therapy to help them to walk and talk. And hey, maybe if the country does really well, the special-needs kids will get a little more subsidy.

Like I said, progress.

High-definition televisions, a high-speed broadband wireless network, underground expressways, and contactless cashcard system — all our signs of progress.

I am happy for progress, of course but I would be just as happy to make ends meet and to see my autistic first-born grow up able to talk and fend for herself in this society when I am gone.

That is something my wife and I will pay all we can pay to see in our lifetimes.

The government, after reading the article, ordered the paper for the suspension of his column, and gave a reply...

Distorting the truth, mr brown?

When a columnist becomes a 'partisan player' in politics

Letter from K BHAVANI
Press Secretary to the Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts

Your mr brown column, "S'poreans are fed, up with progress!" (June 30) poured sarcasm on many issues, including the recent General Household Survey, price increases in electricity tariffs and taxi fares, our IT plans, the Progress Package and means testing for special school fees.

The results of the General Household Survey were only available after the General Election. But similar data from the Household Expenditure Survey had been published last year before the election.

There was no reason to suppress the information. It confirmed what we had told Singaporeans all along, that globalisation would stretch out incomes.

mr brown must also know that price increases in electricity tariffs and taxi fares are the inevitable result of higher oil prices.

These were precisely the reasons for the Progress Package — to help lower income Singaporeans cope with higher costs of living.

Our IT plans are critical to Singapore's competitive position and will improve the job chances of individual Singaporeans. It is wrong of mr brown to make light of them.

As for means testing for special school fees, we understand mr brown's disappointment as the father of an autistic child. However, with means testing, we can devote more resources to families who need more help.

mr brown's views on all these issues distort the truth. They are polemics dressed up as analysis, blaming the Government for all that he is unhappy with. He offers no alternatives or solutions. His piece is calculated to encourage cynicism and despondency, which can only make things worse, not better, for those he professes to sympathise with.

mr brown is entitled to his views. But opinions which are widely circulated in a regular column in a serious newspaper should meet higher standards. Instead of a diatribe mr brown should offer constructive criticism and alternatives. And he should come out from behind his pseudonym to defend his views openly.

It is not the role of journalists or newspapers in Singapore to champion issues, or campaign for or against the Government. If a columnist presents himself as a non-political observer, while exploiting his access to the mass media to undermine the Government's standing with the electorate, then he is no longer a constructive critic, but a partisan player in politics.

Looks like no matter what you do, the freedom and creativity of Singapore are still ~~surpressed~~ watched over by the Big Bro Pore.

on another note, don't forget to continue tuning in to ghettoblaster@bangkok!

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2006-07-11T05:10:00.000+08:00

2006-06-29T02:29:00.001+08:00

Now that IMU is over, and NUS is August, I am so the damn sienz.

"Hey biach whacha doing?"

"Nothing, how about you?"

"I'm so bored I decided to wank myself"

"Well at least you're doing something"

...FUCK...

This is the almost typical message that I will do with Nadine because we're on a long break.

"Hey I feel like a smoke"

"Ok I come fetch you out so you can smoke!"

I cannot believe how people like Kailin and Britney can actually stand 'its just another day' day

...SUPER THE FUCK...

And I'm getting emo-ed over something which is not necessary. Someone claimed that blog whining is all over but started a new on instead. I'm not saying who, it might be hypothetical.

And I miss my girlfriend... I miss how we would talk non-stop for hours and do all the crazy things that we do together.

I also suddenly miss my pet-rabbit Augie. Back in high school I would always play with it. Rabbits are more curious than cats, he ran away and most probably became dog food.

THANK GOD TO SINGAPORE, GENTING AND BANGKOK trip coming next week! WOOT!

"And I told them what we did that night, and they comforted me saying it was normal."

2006-06-27T19:51:00.000+08:00

Let's try doing an eat-shit-sleep entry!

Sienz... today Daryl's text message woke me up at 10++ am... cheebye, I needed my beauty sleep ok bitch.

Turns out he gatal want to have lunch with me and dine during his lunchbreak, which was like one hours only (1230 -1330). So at 1245 he rushed all the way from Glenmarie, which is about 5 minutes away from my house if you speed like a motherfucker. He came, picked us up and went to the nearby 'NATHAN MAMAK' which I only go to out of hunger desperation and deprivation.

Right now my nose running like a madbitch and I'm gonna take a tissue... oh wait this t-shirt would do fine...

Anyway, Daryl told us multiple good news hence we're gonna celebrate at swensons tonight... his treat! YIPPIEZ!

While nathan-mamaking gaya messaged us saying she wants to have lunch with us. I replied her saying that I'm having a drink with daryl and nadine! So coz Daryl needed to rush back to work we ended our session quite early. I called Jo for awhile and then Gaya came honing outside my house. I asked her to wait while I said my goodbyes to darling, then went over to Nadine's place, only to find her all lazy and cuddling by the sofa with her patung named Saif (kidding). She FFKed us and I had to teman Gaya to Sakae Sushi. There I only ordered green tea and had a 6 buck dessert. With Gaya there's constant gossips! Looks like someone isn't a virgin anymore HINT HINT haha...

Went home, online for awhile, slept, woke up, went to Holiday Villa to swim, bumped into Su Hsien who was back from UK (looking fine girl!) and now blogging this eat-shit-sleep entry.

This is damn boring... how the hell people do it! I haven't even written about my laundry business in the morning and waiting outside for my grandma to open the door while she take her own sweet time to wash her buttless butt.

I will end this entry with: I'm hungweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...

So.. I'm hungweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...

2006-06-26T02:51:00.000+08:00

Wondermilk and The Click Project present Works in Monosylabik

Experiment

An art exhibition held at the studio @ Damansara Uptown, its pieces complement the theme: One coloured art. Black is the new ugly.

Now on till 20th July.

2006-06-26T02:38:00.000+08:00

CATHAY CINELEISURE DAMANSARA IS NOW OPEN!

http://www.cathaycineplexes.com.my/

2006-06-26T01:51:00.000+08:00

One Fine Sunday Morning...

Mom: Come let's go Subang Parade.

DJCK: For what?

Mom: We go cold storage, I need to buy bread!

DJCK: O_o (all the way for bread?) erm... ok let's go!

Ended up buying bread @ Cold Storage -_-"

2006-06-24T21:21:00.000+08:00

I'M 20!!!!!!

But I still need a mickey mouse float in 'The Ship'

Thank you everyone for making my day memorable.

Starting of with my honey Jo for the 'mini celebration' when we met in Penang.

And then Shin Fei for being the first to wish me online (she forced me to acknowledge her)

And then the Scholars for the presents and ship outing

And then my old pals for berhappening at Fridays Subang Parade

Next Stop: Passion TONIGHT! Yippie!

Burning @ Passion

Saturday

Burning - kl's boutique passion at its full intensity, up front house for real individuals who want to connect ,relate and fulfill their destiny , understanding that music is the key to life
and love is the only answer and it 's damn hot!

Will blog more about it... Right now I've gotta get ready!!

2006-06-24T20:46:00.000+08:00

This is one of the Malaysian songs which I like by VE and Ruffedge!

If u wanna party like this
Just sing along: Ooh ooh ooh
Just spend a lil bit of money: ooh ooh ohh
Now we can dance all nite till the
Break of dawn: ooh ooh ooh
Bila berdua kita mula berdansa

See ku terfikir bout you lately
Are we getting round tonight
Pick you up in ma beemer round probly
8.30 would it alright?
10 o'clock 12 o'clock
We be up in the club, come on babe
Showing up, flashing dough, keep it real
Throwing dubs you know

If u wanna party like this
Just sing along: Ooh ooh ooh
Just spend a lil bit of money: ooh ooh ohh
Now we could dance all nite till the
Break of dawn: ooh ooh ooh
Bila berdua kita mula berdansa

I know you've always been the kinda lady
Who just wanna treat her man right
I know that you'd be down with me lady
Come on let me hold you tight
You and I can forget all the things about love
Coz right now just you and me in the club, now

I like the way you walk (uhum)
I like the way you say (uhum)
I like the way you move
Now we could bounce to the mood
keep the dance floor saying (uhum)

If u wanna party like this
Just sing along: Ooh ooh ooh
Just spend a lil bit of money: ooh ooh ohh
Now we could dance all nite till the
Break of dawn: ooh ooh ooh
Bila berdua kita mula berdansa

KL are you with me, let me hear you say (ooh ooh ooh)
All the fellas in the club tonight (ooh ooh ooh)
All the ladies are you with me (ooh ooh ooh)
V.E everybody (ooh ooh ooh)

Langkahkan tarianmu, mari berdansa
With me honey
Step in come a lil bit close,
Give me some of that good love, honey
If u wanna party like this
Just sing along: Ooh ooh ooh
Just spend a lil bit of money: ooh ooh ohh
Now we could dance all nite till the
Break of dawn: ooh ooh ooh
Bila berdua kita mula berdansa

2006-06-24T03:48:00.000+08:00

For the happening rich kids that can fly for no reason

2006-06-22T15:15:00.000+08:00

I'm getting lazy...

I think Chun Leen is to blame, eversince he stopped blogging, somehow it just got to me... why do blog for? What is the purpose of blogging? I blog when I have some 'steam' to blow and when I want to make fun of myself. But otherwise, it's just so 'mafan' to blog... Haih

I was suppose to give this blog a facelift, now I'm having second thoughts... My life is getting abit mundane and slow also, nothing to talk about, no one around me or I have encountered are being a bitch...

Don't worry everyone, I will try to keep this blog as active as possible. I know I am a source of online entertainment.

2006-06-18T06:50:00.000+08:00

Malaysian Idol

My favourite Malaysian Idol Advert!

2006-06-18T06:33:00.000+08:00

Temasek Junior College 2005 Piece

Watch out for me!!

2006-06-18T06:32:00.000+08:00

Saint Andrews Junior College 2005 Piece

I love this song wei... so asian

2006-06-18T06:14:00.000+08:00

NUS Business School Ad

Oh My Fucking GOD!!! Can NUS BE ANY MORE 'COOLER'? SHEESH... cannot make it la!

2006-06-18T05:44:00.000+08:00

il est final!
J'ai obtenu admis dans l'université nationale du programme de la pharmacie de Singapour !

IT'S FINAL!
I'M GOT ACCEPTED INTO NUS PHARMACY!

2006-06-16T12:55:00.000+08:00

événements ce week-end

La Fete de la Musique

A Mardi Gras like concept, where music from all over the world, especially of french influence takes to the streets of Bangsar cum 17 June 2006 from 5 pm till midnight.

2006-06-16T12:28:00.000+08:00

This is Robert Doisneau's classic photograph of a couple kissing outside Paris city hall

Some might discard it for another oohlalala public display of affection on the streets of Paris, but for me, it got my attention with reasons beyond the superficial glance.

I feel that this photograph was an amazing shot due to the angle. From this angle, it depicts the busy rushhour in the city, yet there is so much space in between for people to stop and show their affection.

Besides that, the classic black and white, along with the winter clothing add to the spice. It gives me the feeling that love is in the air, even in the classical days.

What do you think of this photograph?

2006-06-14T15:13:00.000+08:00

Hello Everyone...

It's been a hectic start for my IMU Holidays...

I headed down to the land of peace that is Kedah to visit Miss Lai
and swinged by the Penang the isle of Pearl for a one night stand with the char koay teow man...

Now I'm packing for my day trip to Singapore because:

I GOT AN INTERVIEW WITH
THE DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY @ NUS!

And NTU decided not to give me a scholarship. HMPH Bitch...

"So what you declined NTU also larh"

Haha...

2006-06-09T18:04:00.000+08:00

I don't like it when people do this but.....

I HAVE FINISHED MY SEMESTER 1 FINALS! YIPPIE!

to those who haven't... nananananana!

Although I didn't really prepare for this exams... I must say it was a relieved cause everything was MCQs!

On another note, WORLDCUP STARTS TONIGHT! FEVER! Go Brazil!

'The Ghettoblaster Crew is a Brazilian (Women) Fan'

2006-06-08T18:43:00.000+08:00

Prison gates won't open up for me
On these hands and knees I'm crawlin'
Oh, I reach for you
Well I'm terrified of these four walls
These iron bars can't hold my soul in
All I need is you
Come please I'm callin'
And oh I scream for you
Hurry I'm fallin', I'm fallin'

Show me what it's like
To be the last one standing
And teach me wrong from right
And I'll show you what I can be
Say it for me
Say it to me
And I'll leave this life behind me
Say it if it's worth saving me

Heaven's gates won't open up for me
With these broken wings I'm fallin'
And all I see is you
These city walls ain't got no love for me
I'm on the ledge of the eighteenth story
And oh I scream for you
Come please I'm callin'
And all I need from you
Hurry I'm fallin', I'm fallin'

Hurry I'm fallin'

All I need is you
Come please I'm callin'
And oh, I scream for you
Hurry I'm fallin', I'm fallin'

Hurry I'm fallin'

2006-06-07T22:26:00.000+08:00

I should be declared brain-dead:

in the wee hours of the afternoon....

BEEP BEEP... BEEP BEEP (nokia message tune)

Daryl: So CK! How's exams? N How's earthquake?

CK: Today got no exams coz I got exempted. Kekek...

And Then:

Britney Ng: Wa! Bilabong beachpant @ 50! Ripcurl @ 44!

I thought Britts was Daryl...

Hmm why would Daryl be out in the afternoon no class ke...

CK: Ooh where? Where?

Britney Ng Daryl: Where else? FOS lorh

CK: You in FOS? Neva call... bitch

(I thought it was Subang Parade's FOS coz... I thought it was Daryl)

Britney Ng Daryl: Aiyo, told u i'm shopping wif frenlo! FOS IKANO CURVE mah. Hehe if you want come, come lo, i wun stop u

(Getting suspicious... because Daryl doesn't write like that)

CK: YOU where got tell me you where going to ikano to shop with friends? You stop accusing things before I turn on my emo-mode again bitch!

Britney Ng Daryl: Walau eh, yesterday nite in msn i told u i'm going curve wut. So bitchy 4 wut!

(Daryl doesn't use wut and 4... but I already turn on bitchy mode)

---------------------------- COLD MODE ON. DIDN'T WANT TO REPLY --------------------

Beep Beeep Beep Beep!

Britney Ng: Mentally refreshed?

CK: (like nothing happened) DIE LA Studying like mad, brain dead di haha...

Britney Ng: Pls dun simply say things k.. I did tell u im going curve. Thank u very much...

Beep Beep Beep Beep!

Daryl: SMART ASS! No need study la now!

OH MY FUCKING GOD!
I need to get out of my room!

2006-06-07T13:11:00.000+08:00

QUIZ TIME! JUNE EDITION!

Pucker up, I'm a playful kisser!

Talk about freestyle! You've got originality points when it comes to kissing. You are probably the type of person who goes with the flow and plants your smackers accordingly as each situation dictates. And why shouldn't you? The only real important rule is for you to be yourself — and to keep experimenting. If something feels good, you should keep doing it. And especially in lessons of l'amour, there's no reason to conform.

So pucker up and keep seizing your moments! But before you get wild in your experimenting, sticking your tongue in your lover's ear, or getting carried away with your little love bites, remember that a kiss is between two people. You don't want to turn them off while you're getting turned on. So if that happens, take a deep breath, slow down, and try a little tenderness.

So what kind of a kisser ARE you?

TAG NUMBER 1

2006-06-06T13:45:00.000+08:00

So to satisfy all the bitches who tagged me, and to be fair.... I shall do the one that was tagged by Justin... which was like ages ago.... I'm doing it coz I'm sien of studying for my IMU finals... so here goes!

Mark your confessions:
[] I'm afraid of the quiet. (I am quiet myself)
[*] I am really ticklish. (Please don't try to tickle me)
[ ] I'm afraid of the dark. (Oh I LOOOVE the dark places ahem!)
[ ] I'm afraid of facing my back to open doors at night
[ ] I am homosexual. (Haha my parents would be very upset if that were to happen)
[*] I believe in true love.
[ ] I've ran away from home.
[ ] I listen to political music.
[*] I collect comic books. (I have shinchan, doraemon... but not those XMen ones kekek)
[] I shut others out when I'm sad. (No ah I'll try to accommodate)
[*] I stayed out all night. (Came back at 7 in the morning after the Tiesto Pit Party!!)
[*] I open up to others easily. (I told Chun Leen about Jolene on the first night in the room!)
[*] I am keeping a secret from the world.
[*] I watch the news. (I read TIME and NEWSWEEK. STAR is too low for me hmph)
[*] I own over 5 rap CDs.
[*] I love Disney movies.
[ ] I am a sucker for green eyes.
[ ] I don't kill bugs.
[*] I curse once in awhile. (shyly)
[ ] I have (had) "x"s in my screen name.
[*] I've slipped and fell in public.
[ ] I've slipped out a "lol" in a real conversation.
[ ] I love Spam.
[ ] I bake well.
[ ] I have worn pajamas to class.
[*] I have owned something from Abercrombie.
[ ] I have a job. (Last time lah)
[*] Talked on a phone for 5+ hours.
[ ] I love Dr. Phil.
[*] I like someone. (JENNIFER GARNER!)
[ ] I am guilty of tYpInG lIkE tHiS.
[*] I am self-conscious. (no doubt about that!)
[*] I love to laugh.
[*] I have tried alcohol. (YUMMY)`
[ ] I drink alcohol on a regular basis.
[*] I have tried a cigarette.
[ ] I have smoked a pack in one day.
[ ] I loved Lord of the Flies. (Whats this?? A book or a movie??)
[ ] I have cough drops when I'm not sick.
[ ] I can't swallow pills.
[*] I have a few scars.
[*] I've been out of this country. (Japan! and 2 years in Singapore HELLO)
[*] I can't sleep if there is a spider in the room. (Not forgetting COCKROACH yes I'm a pussy)
[*] I love chocolate. (Alternative to sex, you can't get sex, you eat choc)
[ ] I bite my nails.
[ ] I am not comfortable with being me. (Surree.. I want to be Superman)
[ ] I play computer games when I'm bored.
[*] Gotten lost in the city. (Singapore and KL!)
[*] Thought of suicide before.
[ ] Seen a shooting star.
[*] Had a serious surgery.
[*] Gone out in public in your pajamas.
[ ] Have kissed a stranger.
[*] Hugged a stranger. (New Year's DAY!)
[ ] Been in a bloody fist fight with someone of the same sex.
[ ]Been in a fist fight.
[ ] Been arrested.
[*] Laughed and had some type of beverage come out of your nose.
[*] Pushed all the buttons on an elevator.
[*] Made out in an elevator. (AHEM)
[ ] Swore at your parents.
[ ] Kicked a guy where it hurts on purpose.
[ ] Been skydiving.
[ ] Been bungee jumping. (Reverse bungee got la)
[*] Gotten stiches.
[ ] Drank a whole gallon of milk in one hour.
[ ] Bitten someone.
[ ] Been to Niagara Falls.
[*] Gotten the chicken pox.
[ ] Crashed into a car.
[*] Been to Japan. (My pride and joy! Onsen ORGY FEST!)
[*] Ridden in a taxi.
[ ] Shoplifted.
[ ] Been fired.
[*] Had feelings for someone who didn't have them back.

At this point in time, this tag is starting to piss me off.

[*] Stole something from your job. (Things like Ice Tea LOL)
[*] Gone on a blind date. (As in was the 'teman' for friend's blind date)
[ ] Had a crush on a teacher/coach.
[ ] Celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
[ ] Been to Europe.
[ ] Slept with a co-worker.
[*] Been married. (YES! Check my blog later)
[ ] Gotten divorced.
[ ] Saw someone/something dying.
[ ] Driven over 400 miles in one day.
[ ] Been to Canada.
[*] Been on a plane.
[ ] Seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
[ ] Thrown up in a bar.
[*] Eaten sushi.

I'm wondering whether the author of this tag is from some midwestern US town and thinks of Japan as the only country in Asia and is full of this ninja mystical exotic creatures..

[*] Been snowboarding. (Japan)
[*] Been skiing. (Japan again)
[*] Been ice skating. (in the Pyramids!)
[*] Cried in public. (Small that time la)
[ ] Walked purposely into traffic with your eyes closed.
[*] Liked someone even though you knew you shouldn't have.
[*] Thought of someone almost 24/7. (wink wink)
[*] Hate the world. (All the cruelty in life!)

FINALLY

next stop. Kailin's tag

2006-06-06T13:07:00.000+08:00

Dear Aaron,


congratulations, you are one of the 10 first to email us, and you are
therefore the winner of 2 passes for any movie from the French Film
Festival.

Please pick up the tickets at the French Embassy - 192-196 Jalan Ampang,
KL before Sunday, 11th June.

Yours,

--
For the French Embassy in Kuala Lumpur
Mathieu

YAY

I won two tickets to the Malaysian French Art Festival!

doopdididoop.... look at the ES CAR GO!! kekek

2006-06-04T00:14:00.000+08:00

I remember this... Courtesy of Chun Leen

Imagine what all those white dudes inside the departure hall thought we were doing...

This is even stupider...

By the way SF and I are the Yakun Kaya for breakfast gang - self proclaimed by yours truly. Membership by invitiation only. Meeting place is Yakun Parkway Parade

2006-06-02T19:19:00.000+08:00

OK Everyone here's the deal.

I've accepted NUS for now - Science
but I'm appealing for PHARMACY

Chances are, I won't get a positive response.

So I'm studying for my finals in IMU, which is like, three days away!

And I think NTiu very the despo, invited me for more HAI tea...

Malaysia Boleh!

2006-06-02T11:16:00.000+08:00

Have you heard of this website?

Go check it out!

http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Malaysia

"Malaysia is a young nation of diverse cultures and races such as Formula-1. Moving foward with a vision as a collective community towards the vision of becoming a developed nation by the year 2020, 4040, 5050 or whatever catchy number."

"If it's a Malay problem, it's a national problem; if it's a Chinese problem, it's a racial problem; if it's an Indian problem, it's not a problem!"

"Football is Malaysia's greatest national pastime. Countless hours are spent debating which players "kelong" and which referee "kayu". The National Team is either Manchester United, Liverpool, or Real Madrid."

"The National Pasttime is "lepak" and "mamak". At fucking 3AM in the morning, you can find Malaysians hanging out at coffeestalls drinking teh-tarik and talking cock about politics. To protect against zombies who also love to come out at this ungodly hour, Malaysians carry 12-ga. shotguns for defense."

Don't forget to check out Singapore's too! Their's is something about nuclear missiles at every HDB Flats LOL!

Of Deejays and Computer Labs

2006-05-31T11:54:00.000+08:00

Are there any etiquettes while in a computer lab? Coz I feel like slapping some people whom are with me in the computer lab now.

That's right this is another bitchy emo post.

"I'm suppose to study *whines* what am I doing here"

WELL WE ALL KNOW THAT YOU ARE FLIRTING WITH THE GUY, SO GO TO THE SCIENCE LAB NEXT DOOR

AND MAKE OUT! bloody machas

The university looks better now that they have finished renovating some parts of the campus. Sunlight everywhere, I love sunlight (but not when they're one hour ahead of ya!) but some people in the room are just plain rude and well... to a certain extent... hilarious.

In came this girl all chirpy-7-11-I-will-talk-to-you-non-stop-when-you-just-say-hello-to-me and she started talking to her tudung girlfriend (please pronounce it in a nigga way... like watsup girlfriend kinda girlfriend), who was sitting across the computer lab.

OK THE ROOM IS KINDA EMPTY -

BUT YOU DON"T HAVE TO CONVERT IT INTO A MARKET YA ALLAH!

Then she started calling her RELATIVESSSSS. I think she is planning to go back during the holidays or they're coming to KL for the holidays or something like that - insignificant information no point eavesdropping, unless it involved jennifer garner as her cousin. She practically CALLED Everyone to tell her what was the plan, why she couldn't call them earlier, what she did today, and what she's gonna do tomorrow etc.

The Raffles JC guy and I just sat quietly doing our own thing. We're raised gentlemanly. Well I said 'fuck' a few times coz I got my online assessments wrongly answered.

Then this guy came in and started flirting with his 'girlfriend' (again, nigga girlfriend).

IS IT ME OR ARE THEY JUST SO ANNOYING?

Here comes the hilarious person. He comes into the lab, and calls his grandma. Aww that's so sweet of him.

MY ASS. He's grandma probably was partially deaf (no offense AH PO) so he had to repeat and raised his voice.

FUCK OFF THERE'S THE CORRIDOR TO

MANJA-MANJA WITH YOUR GRANDMA OK?

Then he was also like that girl. Telling his grandma what he did, what is he gonna do, when he's coming back. I mean it's sweet of him to think of his grandma and call him whenever he's free, but please let me do my stuffs in the computer lab in peace!

Now there's this guy attempting to use Skyppe...

OI CIBAI, YOU WANT ME TO SLAP YOUR INDIAN ASS

UPSIDE DOWN IS IT?

Nah I didn't say that, I am the pussiest DJ in the world. I am going to leave now.

2006-05-30T18:36:00.000+08:00

BERLATEST! JOHOR IS GONNA BE BERHAPPENING!
-taken from channelnewsasia.plsdunsueme.com

DISNEYLAND IN JOHOR - RUMOUR HAS IT! -

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia is in talks with the Japanese operator of Tokyo Disneyland to bring the first Disney theme park to Southeast Asia, a report said Sunday.

Malaysian government officials and representatives from the government-linked conglomerate UEM World are negotiating with Oriental Land to bring the theme park to the southern state of Johor, the Edge financial weekly said.

"The discussions are progressing well. The Disney theme park may occupy about 2,000 acres (800 hectares) of Nusajaya," said the unnamed source.

Bandar Nusajaya is UEM's 23,000-acre township on the southwestern tip of Johor, the state that lies nearest to Singapore.

A Disney theme park would be a major boost for the tourism industry in Malaysia, which competes with Singapore to attract visitors.

The Edge said the planned Disney theme park would be bigger than the two integrated resorts being planned in Singapore.

It said Disney is interested in Nusajaya as it would not compete with its other parks in Hong Kong and Tokyo and a new one planned in Shanghai.

Las Vegas Sands recently won a bid for Singapore's first integrated resort licence, giving it the right to develop a multi-billion dollar gaming, entertainment and convention complex, edging out Malaysia's sole casino operator, Genting International and other contenders. - AFP/ir

One Night Stands

2006-05-30T13:32:00.000+08:00

Back in motherland Subang Jaya. The most wonderful place to stay in Malaysia, and most probably the world.

Went to Sakae Sushi (yes Subang Jaya has a SAKAE SUSHI!) for dinner with Jon, Rach, Dine and Gaya. Miss them alot, miss my girlfriend even more. So glad that she called me, then I called her, then we called each other so had to be cut because you can't dial 'call' to each other at the same time... oh whatever DJCK...

Jon and I accompanied the girls to Guardian pharmacy cause they needed to 'shop'. So Jon and I were stranded in the pharmacy, browsing at stuffs we wouldn't buy. Then we came to the row where they sold condoms, after pills and contraceptives.

And Jon started laughing

'What the hell is wrong with you?'

'Look! The sign reads Family Planning at where they place condoms'

I grinned. 'Then what, Lifestyle?'

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I am seriously disturbed by some youths' responses towards their sexual lifestyle (for the record, I have NO sexual lifestyle now :P). I recently had the opportunity to buy morning after pills for a friend of mine, of whom I wasn't pleased at after that.

So I said: If your boyfriend loves to fuck you, slip a condom on his dick cibai! And ask him to get the after pills himself for you for FUCKS SAKE!

What? You think I said that? Come on I'm the softhearted DJCK:

'Next time use protection ah! Damn paiseh I bought in One-U's pharmacy ok? Alot of people wan' *giggles*

I feel so FUCKED that day. But I didn't express it cause, I'm DJCK.

Many youths that I have encountered and had deeper conversations with never considered using protection while they have sex. What are the chances of getting pregnant you might say? High? No, actually it's damn LOW. But do you want to be that minute 0.1% who gets pregnant? And who wants to burden your parents? And who has to do part-time studies, with no priorities in getting your education right because you have a child to take care off? And that your husband is still smoking pot and going clubbing?

Let me be clear with you. Condom is 99% save - if it is not on, the answer is no.

'You mean you can get a girl pregnant with pre-cum?'

Where the fuck have you been young man?
Heck in chinese shows, if you just SLEEP next to a girl, she'll GET PREGNANT! (don't forget Cinderellas and Snow Whites)

Condoms are not just to prevent you from getting pregnant mind you. All the idiotic viruses and bacterias love to do influx ala genitals. Sure you say that you're making love with your partner and hence you trust that he/she doesn't have any disease that is transferable via love making (and some claim that if they do it can't be transferred because it's love in the making)

BULLSHIT

Your boyfriend/girlfriend who might be fucking around before he/she was with you might contracted some Ulu African Hispanic Disease while playing around in Mongolia.

No Sex is 100% safe. But we all know that these young assholes can't keep their cocks and pussies to themselves right? So please use protection. A Condom by itself is fine, but to make sure, you can use contraceptives too. I never recommend After Pills - it reflects your negligence and complecency towards the chances of not getting pregnant pisses me off. If I was the pharmacist dispensing the pill, I would give you a tight slap as part of the prescription procedure.

On a lighter note, Russell Peter's Live in NYC is damn hilarious! Go Download IT!

2006-05-28T20:25:00.000+08:00

A little preview of the resort I'm staying in...

The resort itself is like a town! It's FREAKING HUGE! We're staying @ Pacific Sutera, the cheapest.

Ber-emo Post Part 2

2006-05-28T19:53:00.000+08:00

To the person whom I believe is Daryl. This is officially my first emo post in my blog for the year ok? So Fuck off, cibai! :P

I went down to the pool hoping to get some 'bird's eye view :P' and to calm myself by lying by the poolside. When I went there it was pre-tsunami hailstorm wind blowing waves accelerating, with the tress doing a good-shit belly dirty dancing of course. I just sat there, under the cloudy windy weather, sulking once more. The wind was so strong that my hair became all afro ala japanese...

Hmm I wonder whether I would fit in the japanese gang in the hotel.. Ohayo gozaimasu!

Ok so I made many decisions and conclusions that were 'sound' to me while I was ber-emoing (btw I'm still ber-emoing). I guess my Dad saw me typing alot of stuffs online. And I'm never typing long emails to keep in touch with my long lost friend from Lick Hung who remembers me as the fat boy with a green tie.

I was sulking during the weekend. I gave him cold, reverse psycho answers (I'm getting good as this reverse psycho thingie -- looks at girlfriend ^^). My dad being my dad, who is blured like a sotong living under the well, replied like nothing is wrong (just like me too when I'm with you-know-who).

HE WROTE AN APPEAL LETTER FOR ME!
with a few appraisers in mind (sulit)

Chances are my appeal won't get accepted, but who knows...

2006-05-28T11:34:00.000+08:00

Spending the weekend over in Kota Kinabalu has made me think of alot of things, partly because I have nothing to do, the sun is actually one hour ahead of us, which pisses me off because she rises at 5.30 plus in the morning, and that physiology is the only book i brought to read -_-"

'You are trading something good for something not so good' says Professor Yeoh Peng Nam, NUS Pharmacy graduate, active pharmacist in the academican scene (UM, USM, NUS etc), conferred Professor because she 'sudah tua dah boleh-lah' by the UM racists, and now spending her last few years in IMU teaching physiology.

I always knew that Pharmacy was a better option as compared to Biological Science and well, Food Science and Tech, so you don't have to keep on lecturing me on the opportunity cost I am gonna pay when I decide to transfer to Singapore to further my studies.

I guess it all comes down to the fact that I'm tired of studying.. Hell I spent one and a half years doing JC education, and the only time where I really get to allow my brains to rot was during NS, which lasted for only 3 months. From primary to secondary to JC, my life has always been... with short breaks in between of course... study study study. Of course there are friends (and girlfriend) by your side, but there has never been a time where I can tell myself: Ok I'm taking a break from this studying shit.

IMU ruined my mugging rhythm. SIT was a huge mistake, thank god for NS and ASEAN. Many of my friends would realise that even though I was in IMU, I had alot of free time... Well the free time is actually declared by yours truly. I actually had alot of things to do in IMU, but they are all last minute. And anything last minute in a Malaysian private institution, well for IMU at the least, is possible, and feasible. Who would've thought studying for Foundation Chemistry on a sunny Sunday in the car would only give me one mistake for the test the next day?

The room overlooks the airport. And everytime a plane takes off, I will start to ber-emo on how the freedom which I 'didn't have'. My dad claims that I have too much freedom. Well if you say that I get to come back late nights and to use the car whenever I want to is the freedom he's referring to, then I have took my freedom for granted. But what I am referring to is the 8 months of freedom to choose, the choice of either working or slacking at home, in Singapore, in Sungai Petani... I wasn't able to decide.

WHO ASKED YOU TO CONFORM AND SHUT UP?

Well, coz I thought NUS would come to me, like how ASEAN came. Back in secondary school, I wasn't geared for SIT as well. I wanted to get the hell out of SIT... thankfully, ASEAN came and I left without waving goodbye to SIT. No offense to the people studying there, I think it's a good course, but I just don't fit the environment.

Now, NUS betrayed me and gave me Science. Ok, we all know that all Singaporean graduates will somehow get a job because well... it's Singapore. But will it be the job that you want? Did you accept the job because it's the only job available/the only job that has been offered to you and that you have to make a living? Or is it the job of your dreams?

"Take a professional course, that way you are franchised to do whatever you want" Says the president of the Malaysian Phamaceutical Society, Mr. John Chang. I'm surprised that he hasn't been conferred a Datuk.

Once again, I know what I will miss out if I drop out of Pharmacy and head to NUS/NTU thank you very much.

Growing fatigue over studies is not the primary reason for my emo-ness in KK. I think it's because of the university I'm in.

THAT'S RIGHT, YOU HEARD ME. I HATE IMU
If you are studying in IMU, boohoo sue me.

Perhaps I'm just putting too high an expectation to what university life would be. I mean, my girlfriend, who's in Kedah, isn't complaining... that often. Maybe I'm scared that I would miss out on a campus life.. one which NUS/NTU has to offer.

'Wait for Stracthlyte, you would love it there!'

BULLSHIT, you don't think I know what's gonna happen in Scotland? We're gonna be studying like a mad bitch cause it will be our final year. And due to financial constraint we'll be counting every pound that we spent. Of course I see Joanne Seow having fun there, touring around Europe (I wanna go Old Trafford even though I'm not a football fan).

I think after thinking so much, I have realised the primary reason to my ber-emoing:

:I DEFINITELY HATE
AND WILL NEVER REMEMBER IMU...
sue me, hate me if you want.

But nevetheless, I have made up my mind:

CK IS STAYING AT IMU
-the power of one blog entry-and no I haven't told anybody yet-

Warning: this decision might change an hour later, masih tengah ber-emoing

2006-05-28T10:49:00.000+08:00

I am currently in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

I am stucked here coz there are no free flights back to the peninsular for the weekend

I am getting bored... So bored that I hooked up with a Colorado chick for an hour... oooh

Now she's back in the states...

My room overlooks the airport, and everytime I see a plain lifting off, I curse...

Kota Kinabalu - Bandaraya Peranginan Semulanjadi (Natural Tourist City or whatever...) is getting more boring.

2006-05-21T21:22:00.000+08:00

NUS

PRETTY PLEASE GIVE ME A SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDY IN NUS

2006-05-19T09:23:00.000+08:00

YAWN.... The bed in summer tavern actually quite comfy!

Paid 24 bucks for accommodation, breakfast and free internet.

Went online to check blog, email, and NUS website

*oh my god emoticon*

I got accepted into

SCIENCE

(with 15 majors to choose from)

at National University of Singapore

*wtf emoticon*

-they rejected my 1st choice! - PHARMACY

time to write appeal

where are you ASEAN-NUS Scholarship letter?

2006-05-18T15:29:00.000+08:00

Singapore SIM Card lost,

Everything's a MESS!

But interview went ok......... I THINK

met Sze May, Tiang Lim (I MISS U!), Yen Roo and Kailin there, along with other JC's ASEANERS...

FREAKING OUT! ARGH! Currently in Summer Tavern's lobby, waiting for Kailin to come. Where is she!?! I can't call anyone for help!

2006-05-17T11:06:00.000+08:00

Report due yesterday, handed up today.

Lab practical today, report 'mysteriously' handed up before the session.

Spectacles fell on the floor, spectacles got stepped on.

Handphone 'mysteriously' malfunctioning.

Pimples start forming here there everywhere.

FREAKING OUT!

*WTF emoticon!*

SINGAPORE HERE I COME!

2006-05-16T01:33:00.000+08:00

Prologue:

Happy Birthday Kailin! Drink more milk so can grow tall but watch the waist! :P

Friendster Cafe
Emerald Plaza, Damansara Perdana (nearby The Curve and soon Cineleisure Damansara)
Type of Food: Western + Asian + Aftermeal mouth itchy

Long time ago along LDP:

Kailin: Eh you know got this place called Friendster Cafe?!?
DJCK: Huh, go there and online friendster ah?
Kailin: Yeah and go around saying 'Can I be your friendster!'

So we decided to...

Head to Friendster Cafe.

Located in the quiet, new and upcoming super-upper-upper class area Damansara Perdana, Friendster Cafe is a hybrid of all things cafe and internet. Firstly, the name, although suggesting its affiliation, is not at all associated with the meet-singles online Friendster. Secondly, it's logo Friendster Coffee, which looks like Starbucks Coffee. What a copy-cat!

The people there are generally friendly, but not Fridays kind friendly aka wannabes. Either that, or the waiter is probably a newcomer.

Notice the logo on the cups, doesn't it look abit like Starbuck's?

If you want to judge the quality and taste of the food by its ceasar salad, I would say that the restaurant's food wasn't spectacular. I didn't enjoy my ceasar salad, still prefering Coffee Bean's. The drinks served there was also typical.

Daryl enjoying his cup of tea, soarthroat konon..

The idea and concept of Friendster Cafe are unique. All customers are required to write their contact info on their 'guests list' and have their pictures taken. Most pictures will be printed out and posted on this Friendster Board they have on the wall. I wanted to take the picture of the board when the Manager halaued me saying 'company policy cannot take picture' FUCK LA.

Friendster Cafe is also quite active in the local scene. The cafe is a co-partner/sponsor of various upcoming projects like Miss Universe Selangor and KL International Motorshow...

Friendster Cafe is something you want to go and see, but going there once everyweek wouldn't be my cup of tea (hey it rhymes!)

Epilogue:

This entry is partly brought to you by the 20 year 1 day old aunty Kailin:

Prior to this, there was a picture of her here, apparently one of her ugliest.

OH yeah, I'm Good...

2006-05-16T01:18:00.000+08:00

Your Exclusive Invite

Hi Aaron Lam,

Congratulations. You are invited to the exclusive Heineken Green Room Sessions featuring Fingathing and Parking Lot Pimp at Zensake on May 20th at 8pm. Experience electro-funk hip-hop at its best. Your name has been added to the invitation list. A confirmation SMS will also be sent to you shortly. To attend simply present your I/C at the registration desk at Zensake. There's no need to RSVP from this email.

2006-05-15T00:22:00.000+08:00

Prologue:

Apparently I'm gorgeous... They sent me an invite.

Then again...

It's been awhile since I blogged... thought maybe update you guys on the boliaoness I did...

In the morning...

So my double alarm clock didn’t do its job today. The horror of waking up ‘on time’ when you haven’t finished studying for the test you’re supposed to do today. Surprising I scored a whooping 14/16 for it...

Rewind back to yesterday night..

Just came back from Mamak session with Nadine and her bro. Her dad bought cigarettes from Zimbabwe, offered me to try... Tried... Zimbabwe cigarettes still taste like normal cigarettes to me! Might as well buy here! Maybe it's a nigga thing LOL

Anyway, was in Singapore during the Wesak weekend. Attended the High Tea session with the School of Biological Science of Nanyang Techno University (NTU). Going down again on wednesday night (probably with kailin, if not with britts) for my interview session, which was scheduled on Friday, but apparently will be forwarded to Thursday.

-
Mothers’ Day was a bit of a screwed up. We were supposed to go to Italiannies, One U or The Curve to celebrate. But oh-I-am-very-busy-that’s-why-I-can’t-make-it-at-five brother came back late, forcing us to change to Fridays Parade. We had to sit outside i.e. my dissatisfaction towards anything exterior ala Fridays.

And Dad, Salmon is a SALMON… a FISH. And even when they put the word STEAK behind the SALMON, it’s still a SALMON! A FISH! Jesus…

NUS where are you NUS?

Unfortunately couldn't spend time with Miss Lai who was back in Subang for the weekend. Miss her alot...

and SHIT, I forgot to call her...

Swensons is still closed :(

2006-05-05T13:41:00.000+08:00

OH MY GOD!!!

THEY CLOSED DOWN SWENSONS SUBANG PARADE

DOUBLE OH MY GOD!!!

WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO ON TUESDAYS?!?

FREAKING OUT!!!

*pengsan emoticon*

WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO UNTIL THEY FINISHED RENOVATING?

go to SS 2 lorh hehe :P

This is a boliao entry.

2006-05-02T14:56:00.001+08:00

I LOVE TUESDAY!

Yaman Me brotha! It's Swenson's Earthquake Tuesdays!

First of all: I quote from Kailin - Thank you Allahbuddhajesusvishnukrishnaquanyinetc - for having a Swensons so near our place. Never look down on Subang Parade yall!

You can never be jelaked by earthquakes

We first went for a double date.

With Suet Li and her bitch.

Oooh you touch my talala.

Then went for a game of pool.

Then only succumbed to sex (ice-cream equivalent) and sin

And yes, you can get multiple orgasms from consuming too much ice cream. Ask Daryl he would know.

Fast Forward... the following Tuesday...

I LOVE TUESDAYS!

Gaya is blossoming, thanks to her daily activities with her boyfriend ahem!

DJCK and Suz want global peace for all.

Nadine Ann binti Thomas

I like your specs Suz!

We have succulent lips!

Don't you wish your boyfriend/girlfriend was hot like us!? Aww yeah...

Justin and Ada! Hi Ada Howdy mate! This two always got karikai competition one hehe...

2006-05-02T14:00:00.001+08:00

Starbucks Plaza Mont Kiara
Type of FNB: Coffee, Tea, Aftermeal mouth itchy snacks

Starbucks, as everyone knows, comes from the States and sells coffee. Already an established coffee chain outlet in the Klang Valley and possibly the Peninsular, Starbucks is spreading its wings as fast as possible in competing with rival The Coffee Bean and probably Oldtown Kopitiam!

Starbucks might be available almost everywhere in the Klang Valley, every outlet has its own uniqueness, be it customer services, the surrounding area and the interior. Here the ghetto crew paid a visit to the Starbucks in Plaza Mont Kiara recently to sip a cuppa Mocha Frappucino and Ice Macchiato.

Plaza Mont Kiara is located in Mont Kiara (duh). Its residents come from the upper upper middle class society of either locals or foreigners. There are, in fact many Caucaseans and Japanese residing in this area.

Mont Kiara, as the name suggest, is situated on a hill. So the weather is relatively cooling and at times breezy at night. Hence, al-fresco is a suitable idea even for the non-smokers.

The outlet faces a courtyard/open space, with high rise fountain as its backdrop. There are other specialty shops located nearby as well i.e. Secret Recipe, Haagen Daz and MacDonalds.

For your info: Plaza Mont Kiara also plays host to the annual KL Jazz Festival. During that season the courtyard/open space is supposedly (cause i've never been before) into a mini-stage and guests can either enjoy the performance from the food outlets or just bump around the floor.

The service here is as usual: Friendly and efficient. The only thing different is the type of crowd that patronises the outlet, the surroundings and the cooler environment (hence the absence of cooling fans which makes al-fresco a noisy experience). So if you just want to grab a cup of coffee, head to the nearest Starbucks near you. Or if you want to chillout with your friends and are bored of the cafes near you, why not head down to Plaza Mont Kiara's? Unless you are living in Mont Kiara that is.

This Edition is brought to you by the dynamic duo of DJCK and Miss Lai

2006-04-27T17:34:00.000+08:00

Today I learnt that there might be a chance where we might run some test on cocaine and heroine! Interesting...

Today I found out that I have a Physiology Class Test coming up in two weeks. Nothing but muscles, hormones and nerves baby!

Today I bumped into an old friend of mine Karanbir Singh who was doing First Year Medicine. After so long!

Today I received a letter from NTU

Today I ...

WHAT?

YEAP YOU HEARD IT!

Today I got an admission letter for

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE

from Nanyang Technological University

Ohkay, it isn't the choice of my university and my course (no offense to all NTU peeps, I still prefer NUS), but I'm damn glad that some kiasu university from kiasu land finally responded to my application!

*turtle hopping emoticon*!!

wowo wait a minute Mr Postmen, waaaait Mr Postmen; Where the FUCK is my NUS letter?

2006-04-26T19:49:00.000+08:00

April Edition: Quiz TIME!

Whatever that means... seems true to me hehe

Find your own pose!

2006-04-13T01:15:00.000+08:00

Paris Hilton is the new ambassador for Carls' Junior.

I can imagine all the sauces dripping onto her body YUM... :P

2006-04-13T00:58:00.000+08:00

Quiksilver Revolution Tour, looks pretty interesting, ENTRANCE FREE WEI!

2006-04-12T02:32:00.000+08:00

GUBRA, MALAYSIAN PREMIERE. The movie is MALAYSIAN, NOT MALAY i.e. got a mix language of Malay, English, Mandarin and Canto

More coming soon

2006-04-12T01:41:00.002+08:00

Seed Cafe
One Utama Shopping Centre (New Wing)
Type of Food: Asian + Western

Introducing Seed Cafe, a lifestyle restaurant by the established Malaysian brand Seed. Seed is a local clothing company with designs targeted at young working adults. The interior is rather plain, but offers comfortable private spaces for every table. The restaurant does not display their clothes for sale, as their clothing outlet or their 'lifestyle outlet' is located in other parts of the shopping centre.

The cafe has a couch outside, either for customers who wish to eat there or for those who are put on the waiting list. During our visit, there were ample spaces available, suggesting its new establishment that requires more time before it becomes more well known. Huge competition surrounds the cafe as well, which includes Fridays, Daves and possibly Burger King?

The menu here is something like what DOME has to offer, but at a cheaper (but not cheap) price. Serving Asian and Western style food, they also have set menus i.e. Thai, Malaysian, Pasta and Western priced at rather affordable price (RM 16 which includes a drink).

Personally, I rather see it as a restaurant itself rather than a branch of this 'lifestyle clothings' cafe. The food served here is not too bad, with the size of the portions just right. Although such lifestyle restaurants have not hit Malaysians hard (like what happened to Zang Toi Cafe I think), this cafe seems to be doing quire well. Perhaps it's the type of food and fashion that catches the taste and preferences of the same age group i.e. the young adults.

The judges: Kailin and Fuichin

Scary wei Kailin

Fuichin thought that the reflection made us looked like we're covered by a blanket. I thought that it was like we're in a pool or something hehe... kinky

Final Verdict: Not too bad a CAFE!

2006-04-11T01:25:00.003+08:00

Look what I found in my camera?!?!

Hiao Post 1

Hiao Post 2

Hiao Post 3

If you're wondering: She's single and looking for chinese dudes.

Restoran Talipon
Location: Kelana Jaya (almost directly opposite Kelana Jaya LRT Station)
Type of Food: Steamboat

Restoran Talipon offers All-You-Can-Eat BBQ Steamboat style. Facing the Damansara-Puhong Highway, the building is spacious and open aired, making the BBQ Steamboat experience less heaty and sweaty. The prices are RM 18 for adults and RM 10 for children, drinks however are sold separately. Ice cream is part of the steamboat as well. So after all the hot, heaty stuffs, you can unwind and chill with an chocolate ice-cream cone. The staff there are rather attentive as there are many of them around.

The restaurant faces the Kelana Jaya LRT Station. So if you were a Subang nite and without a private transport, you could take the Putraline Bus Feeder which stops at the station. However, I would say that it's not worth the hassle to do so. The variety is almost the same as any other BBQ Steamboat restaurants. So if there is one nearby you, just head to that premise.

One thing about the restaurant also was the size of the tables. I realised that most tables could comfortably fit 4 - 5 people, but beyond that it is an Indian train.

Daryl's appetite was not that remarkable... Hmm...

Justin and Gaya. I said to act naturally GAYA

What is up with this two women... Act NATURALLY! John and Dine

Brokeback Ice Cream. DJCK and Daryl

Another brokeback scene: Juzzy and Johnny

Johnny's big ass ice cream. We bit off some parts di.

The oil kept splattering around, we were being pussies by oooh, aaah, ouch and arghing around. Gaya decided to have her own shield.

After that, we got dropped off at Nadine's crib. Daryl went off to see a chick while Justin was dumped by Daryl (I thought he was kidding wei!). Johnny headed to Kota Kemuning to see honey Rachel while I waited for Gaya to fetch me home.

I shall end this with an Epilogue of pictures:

I can see my nostrils... said dine and gaya

this is our porn audition tape.

Sleeping child and two whitened by make up indian chicks

2006-04-10T12:55:00.000+08:00

Zouk KL
Location: Jalan Ampang, opposite Hotel Maya (perpendicular to Jalan Sultan Ismail, accessible via Monorail)
Type of Music: Mixture
Ladies Nite: Thursdays @ Ghetto Heaven

Zouk KL, a Singaporean establishment, has arguably brought the KL nightlife to another level. I reckon that is has one of the biggest dancefloor yet. It is the only club along Jalan Ampang, being secluded by others. They only admit guys above 21 and girls above 18. Thusdays is Ladies Nite, which coincide with Ghetto Heaven, the only night where the whole club is dedicated to hiphop/RNB. Other interesting nights should be Wednesday's Mambo Jambo (70s) while the weekend is trance. Many international guest Deejays frequent the club, offering an acquired mix of music (e.g. tribal, electronica funk etc 0_O)

Personally, I'm a big RNB fan, so I would only go on thursday unless some big ass International DJ comes, or there's some event I get invited to (which hasn't happened yet, fingers crossed!) Zouk also has another main room, Velvet Underground. It is reserved for the VIPs and plays more lounge music.

Official ambassadors for Zouk LOL... Jus kidding
For the record, I'm not a frequent clubber.

Warning: Drug abuse and underage admittance are considered an offense by law.

2006-04-08T03:30:00.000+08:00

Naili's Place
Location: Taipan Triangle, opposite Starbucks
Type of food: Upper class mamak/western

Naili's Place, located in the heart of the USJ Commercial Area, Taipan follows a beach theme. Palm trees, patio/verandah like porches, sea themed backdrops and beach tables to name a few. They even have a beach-like bar! As the trees and plants somehow block the view outside, you can actually feel that as though you are by the beach! What's more with the fan blowing to your head! Heck I even brought my sunglasses into the shop!

The menu is nothing to cheer about. Just like any other Asian + Western menu. The crowd there has an equal share of family and young adults. The younger crowds in their cliques would usually just order drinks. Here their variety expands a bit, with the beach-like-names-smoothies. The price, however, is a bit inclined towards the expensive side. Maybe it's to compensate for the interior decoration. The service was also a bit lousy though, seemed to be understaffed or something. A mamak will always be a mamak (although it is run by malays I think).

As usual, camwhore mode ON!

Justin and Nadine

Suz and I

Suz trying to pose for the camera. Not bad, duh--- Limkokwing student

Nadine trying to look seductive and romantic with the candle in her hands.

2006-04-07T08:33:00.000+08:00

There's gonna be a new club in town: Club Maison. Sounds kinda funky...

Fridays is dirty chunky and funked... hmm...

2006-04-05T18:21:00.000+08:00

One fine day, the guys got bored in IMU

Camwhore mode ON!

Sign language speaks no barrier: WTF!? Young man, the buffet table is OVER there! And watch your language!

IMU

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Lecturer's here! Finale post!

2006-04-04T23:05:00.000+08:00

Prologue:

I know you all wanna see me dressed up as a woman, but hold your horses! Haha..

--> Entree

I woke up to find myself late for class today. Shit I was suppose to get up earlier to finish up my reports!!!

FUCK IT LA, go for 3rd lecture only. So I sat down to review my report...

'WHAT THE FUCK WAS I WRITING ABOUT'?

All the calculations were wrong, some spellings were a bit not right, a lot of touching up needed to be done...

WAS I DRUNK LAST NIGHT!? Even my laptop was on! Then baby Jo sent me a message online and I didn't reply cause had to CHEONG my report. But in the end it turned out alright!

Then after that I turned on my slumber mode, slowly taking my shower, wearing my shoes and all... Reach uni in time for my lecture! Despite all the 'HOR CK LATE FOR CLASS' nonsense... Seriously I'm not the one who skips all the time lorh...

IMU is in the charity season mood, which got me really annoying. Everywhere you go people will be asking you to buy this buy that for charity for some god knows home who only survive on one kettle a day yada yada yada... But I'm not so mean to turn them down la, since I've been in this business before, and our batch is organising one too...

THAT'S RIGHT! I'm BACK IN THE CHARITY BUSINESS!

The P106 MOVIE MARATHON in aid of SAINT JEROME ORPHANAGE!
Strictly no porn. And we support intellectual property by using originals LOL!

I'm the self appointed secretary for this project, but also putting my ass around wherever I can, like helping V CO (Yes that's his real name) to design the posters, helping out in the ticketing booth... I even offered to dress up as one of our Movies' characters! (Initially I suggested Geisha for Memoirs, not I who dress though it'll be Orientation all over)

I've also applied for NUS and NTU already. Since you could apply for 8 courses in NUS and 5 in NTU, I applied for (AHEM) Nursing in NUS and Traditional Chinese Medicine in NTU... See how it goes ya! Nadine was saying can open a shop half selling ginseng and all half selling panadol and vitamin C! LOL

But honestly, my days in IMU are not that bad. I'm enjoying my acquaintences with my friends, the Dean from Glasgow came today to tell us the wonders of Scotland, and my studies are not so behind (even though I haven't been studying... that's Malaysian life wei :P). I'm actually wondering whether I should come back to Singapore should I be offered a place? My dad said if get Pharmacy or Science must go, but that's a month away to decide!

I'm trying to get myself active in IMU as well. Other than the Movie Marathon, I'm selling ticks for the Charity Run food fair as well... Imagine that! You get people to pay you to run, then after that sell them coupons to buy their food and drinks when they are so desperately in need of refreshments! Oh we're damn smart bitches wei! I'm running too though! Must do PHARMACY PROUD! DOWN WITH MEDICINE AND NURSING! Hahaha, ok maybe Nursing ally with us la since we form the minority in the uni...

Epilogue:

OK OK la give you one to cuci mate bit LOL

"Don't cha wish your girffriend wat hot like us? yeah: