Sunday, September 26, 2004

MaLaySian IdOL...

You guys have to check this out... this is completely going to bowl you over.. Malaysian Idol at its best.

YMCA

Killing Me (The judges) Softly With His Song

Britney / Lene / Kylie (Male)... Wannabes

Tai Kuay (Killing Chicken)

Thalia (The Sour Loser)

Thalia 2 (The Super Sour Loser)

Rude Girl

Rude Guy (Sang off tune... was at first gracious to shake the judges' hand even when he knew he was out)

Rude Guy 2 (Questioning the judges when he learnt that another guy got to sing a second times and went through

Phone Not Allowed!

Wrong Audition

Hilarious!

IMPORTANT!! The above do not intend any racisim!

Saturday, September 25, 2004

WoRst TeSt...

Had my first econs test today and made so many careless mistakes. Bad day. Received my physical chem paper back and only scored 14/25. Bad day. However, I heard that more than half the cohort scored less than 5 marks. So it wasn't entirely a bad thing afterall...

Absolutely had no mood to do anything after that. Sianz.. I am going to start studying and revising from now on. Didn't S/U any modules so better make sure I get at least B+ for my econs and biophysical landscape.

Went sakae sushi last wednesday and had lots of fun taking unglam shots. Haha..


The delectable unagi sushi.


Here comes those unglam shot...


Another one.


Shu hui playing the organ.


Picking teeth?


So like sisters.


Smiling at another unglam pic of justin.


Super unglam sia.


Flashing teeth after picking them.

Monday coming... but luckily no econs lecture on monday. Soon would be studying marco economics. Hopefully its easier to grasp than micro. :\

Tuesday, September 21, 2004

GoOgLe eMaiL...

Hooray, I just got an email account with Google. Still under beta testing though but its pretty fast. Hee hee..

Hmm.. realised that haven been updating for more than a week. Been busy with the mid term tests... although there is only one of them. But that test was pretty okie. Hopefully nothing goes wrong.

Will be having an econs test this saturday and just found out that it carries 40% of the module. That's almost half! But it also means that doing well for the test means I would have already secured almost a B. Sigh..

Really no mood to do anything. This recess is not a break. But rather a catching up week. However, I can wake up late.. So not a bad thing too..

Tomolo going to sheena's house to play again. Kinda a break from the studies.. ahah..

Sunday, September 12, 2004

cAts aRe sO cUtE...

Went for tuition at CCK last week and saw this very cute cat at one of the staircase landings. Decided to have some fun with my camera and video recorder. Took some pics of it and recorded a video of it rolling on the ground. OMG, I was like... SO CUTE!!! haha..

While on the way to tuition today, was caught in the middle of a storm. The skies were raging purple and grey and massive clouds were rolling across the skies.

Got paid today and feel richer now.. but with the upcoming mid term tests etc etc.. gonna feel more stress than rich. Even tim says I look stressed out!!

Sigh.. better sleep early today. Dun wanna miss any more econs lectures. Nitey nite..

Saturday, September 11, 2004

Feng Shui Part VII - Wealth

In the last part of the Feng Shui Series, we take a look at wealth and how to improve it.

The white tribute horse symbolizes upward mobility and promotion. Most importantly, it signifies that you will triumph over your competitors and get to enjoy all the rewards of success; so if you are involved in a competitive situation or if want recognition for your talents and hard work, then you should display this on a low table just inside the main door. Position the Wealth God leading the tribute horse into the home or office. It is even better if they appear to be coming from your Sheng Chi direction.

Enhance prosperity luck with a golden wealth ship sailing into your home or office. Returning home triumphant from its various conquests, it docks into your ‘harbor’ bearing gold and valuables as trophies symbolizing its many victories. This ship comes laden with a full load of diamond-cut lead crystals symbolizing a wealth ship laden with precious treasures.

In year 2004, the best place for your wealth ship is the northwest where the lucky annual #8 white star is now located. This gold ship and its precious diamond cargo are wonderfully auspicious in their harmonious blend of elements. Display it sailing into your house or office from your sheng chi direction to boost income and increase opportunities for business.

The easiest and most exciting way to enhance your personal luck is to wear elegant feng shui jewellery that is both auspicious and beautiful! These two stunning pieces are part of the latest additions to Lillian Too’s Feng Shui Fine Jewellery Collection. With precious diamonds set in platinum and gold, these specially designed jewellery create the wonderful chi that attracts good fortune to the wearer.

pHy cHem sO diFFicuLt...

Attempted the mass tutorial for physical chem and I guess that if answers were not provided, I would not get a single one correct. Cuz I sometimes work backwards from the answers given. Besides those graph plotting, the rest of the calculations were greek to me. Yikes.. and there is a phy chem test coming up next week!!!! Help.. Think I better start preparing early.

Tuition today was a breeze. My students have showed improvement which is good. And I have decided that maybe I'll drop one of them cuz I feel that she is ready on her own. Their first chem paper is the 7th of November which is about one month away. Even though I am not sitting, I feel excited and nervous for them. Hee hee.. its really been a long time since I started tutoring them in april this year. Now everything's going to end. Seems quite fast to me.. but hey, there would be new students next year. Hopefully I can get some students next year to replace those who graduated this year.

Anyway was listening to the 933 Music Awards live on radio juz now and I feel that the awards are just for entertainment sake and also to reward more of our local singers than the overseas ones. I mean, come on, 933 is a local station, our radio station. Its not the Asian Grammy's awards or some reputable award ceremony. It is just another of the music ceremonies. It'll be some time before this award is globally recognize as the standard in music recognition.

Alright, enough of my mumblings.. gotta sleep.. 8am lecture tomolo and off to queensway to look for new shoes!!!

Thursday, September 09, 2004

LoVe, mE...

Sheena recommended this song today and I downloaded it a while ago. It is very nice indeed. Here are the lyrics.

Love, Me
Collin Raye


I read a note my grandma wrote
Back in 1923
Grandpa kept it in his coat
And he showed it once to me
He said boy you might not understand
But a long long time ago
Grandma's daddy didn't like me none
But I loved your grandma so

We had this crazy plan to meet
And run away together
Get married in the first town we came to
And live forever
But nailed to the tree where we were
Supposed to meet instead
I found this letter and this is what it said

If you get there before I do
Don't give up on me
I'll meet you when my chores are through
I don't know how long I'll be
But I'm not gonna let you down
Darling wait and see
And between now and then
Till I see you again
I'll be loving you
Love me

I read those words just hours before
My grandma passed away
In the doorway of the church
When me and grandpa stopped to pray
I know I'd never seen him cry
All my 15 years
But as he said these words to her
His eyes filled up with tears

If you get there before I do
Don't give up on me
I'll meet you when my chores are through
I don't know how long I'll be
But I'm not gonna let you down
Darling wait and see
And between now and then
Till I see you again
I'll be loving you
Love me

Between now and then till I see you again
I'll be loving you
Love me

Feng Shui Part VI - Love

The second last part of Feng Shui talks about love and how to get it. Try anything that is mentioned here at your own risk (although I think its pretty crappy).

How many women do you know who are single, eligible and attractive, yet cannot find themselves a partner, or if they have one, cannot get their partner to propose. Are you one of them? In today's world, there are numerous obstacles to getting hitched. Career-oriented individuals don't find enough time to date, men are happy to stay bachelors, Hollywood stars are legitimising single parent families…

But deep down inside, many of us still cherish the ideal of a happy marriage and a happy family. How can you achieve that and how can feng shui help?

You can try a spot of Moon Magic. The energies of the moon are very powerful. In the old days, Taoist alchemists regularly used a small mirror to reflect the light of the moon while sitting in meditation, energizing their small mirrors into powerful tools. You too can use moon energy to gain happiness and this article will show you how.

The Ritual
First you need a small and perfectly round mirror. The circular shape is vital, as it represents the shape of heaven. There should be no sharp angles to the mirror, as these symbolize obstacles and difficulties. The round shape will bring smoothness and happiness in the relationship.

The mirror should also be golden (or at least silver) in color, and it is even better if the mirror is decorated with auspicious symbols of love and good fortune. Lucky symbols to have are the five bats (which indicate luck from the five directions and protection), the double happiness symbol (which signifies a long and lasting marriage) or any one of the eight auspicious objects.

Once you have yourself such a mirror, choose a night when the moon is clear and bright. Moon energy is most powerful when there is a full moon (you can find dates with a full moon by checking with a Chinese calendar or almanac). Be sure that the skies are free of clouds, which allows the moon to be reflected clearly into your mirror.

Hold your mirror out and shine it directly at the moon. Leave your mirror out on a wall or table to absorb the moon energy for at least three hours. Once you feel sufficient moon energy has been captured in your mirror, return your mirror into a small pouch made of silk or brocade.

You should not let anyone but yourself touch your personal magic mirror, as this can obscure the energies of the mirror with other people's energies.

When you have energized your mirror, for the next 15 nights, stand with the moon behind you such that both the moon and your face are reflected in the mirror. You will absorb the radiance and beauty of the moon and the mirror will be filled with your own personal energy.

Once the above is done, wait for the next full moon. This time, repeat the ritual but this time focus your thoughts on the kind of husband or partner you want to seek. If you already have someone in mind, visualize the person and send a silent message to the God of Marriage and let him send the magical moon glow into your mirror.

Your mirror is now ready for use. The next time you meet up with your chosen partner, or when you spot someone you wish for as your partner, position the mirror to let it reflect the face of that person. It is not necessary to expose him to your mirror more than once. Also, be sure you are certain of your feelings before using this ritual, as it is very powerful and can lead to unwanted attention if you yourself are not ready for a serious commitment.

Remember also, do not use this spell frivolously, as if you do, its magic is diminished. It is only when your deliberation is dedicated and strong that moon magic lends an effective helping hand.

Wednesday, September 08, 2004

Feng Shui Part V - Family

Put a smile on your family's face by The Laughing Buddha brings prosperity and longevity, transforming troubles and worries into happiness.

For decidedly career-oriented fathers, the gold wealth ship is a great choice as it brings success and prosperity luck when positioned sailing in from one's auspicious directions. The majestic arowana or dragon fish brings career and wealth luck, while the traditional Chinese calligraphy brush-and-ink set enhances the luck of knowledge and wisdom.

If you live by the motto "health is wealth", a wu lou is a good artifact to get. Placed beside the bed, the wu lou keeps ouin good health, and auspicious cranes herald longevity and marital harmony.

For fathers working in a position of influence, the auspicious ru yi or sceptre of authority would be the perfect present.

A set of 6 crystal balls, displayed in the northwest (the place of the patriarch or man of the house), activates and strengthens the energy of that sector and ensures that everything runs smoothly for everyone.

The Kuan Kung, who is regarded as a God of War as well as Wealth, is most powerful when placed in the northwest corner of the house. His powerful presence brings protection and good luck. It is believed that leaders and businessmen who place an image of this deity behind them at work will never lack support from important people.

Tuesday, September 07, 2004

Feng Shui Part IV - Fame

Part IV touches on fame. So for those singapore idol wannabes out there... maybe its time you hit kranji turfclub.

Feng Shui luck for fame and recognition is best energized with symbols and motifs of the HORSE. The Horse to the Chinese has always been a symbol of speed, agility and swiftness… Artwork and art pieces incorporating horse motifs depict the horse being led with treasures on its back, in the majestic trot with head bowed in submission, or in full charging glory. They all have subtle differences in meaning, but all spell success, recognition, victory and fame.

The year of the horse is a year where public figures, movie stars and world leaders shine… how well they fare will of course depend on their year of birth, own animal signs and self-elements. The year of the water horse will also be a volatile one due to the clashing of elements.

Here are some tips to make yourself a star in the public arena in the coming year:

Display A Golden Horse For Public Fame
There is nothing better than a golden prancing horse reaching for the heavens in the South part of your house or living room. Display with a bright light or lamp to energize the South (fame) corner further. If you want your company to become famous and well known, display a figurine of a horse in swift motion in the South part of the office. A painting will do just as well.

Display A Tribute Horse For Victory
If you are looking for victory luck, display a tribute horse in your home/office. In olden day China, gifts and spoils of war were often given to emperors and powerful court officials led in on a tribute horse. If you are in a competitive situation at work, in business or in competitive sport, this is one of the best energizers for victory luck.

Look After Your Fame Corner
This year, the South corner, which represents fame, is afflicted by the #2 black star. This is also the sector where the Grand Duke Jupiter resides. To control the black #2 star, hang a six-rod all metal windchime here to exhaust the earth energy. Do not carry out any renovations in this part of the house this year, and make sure you do not sit FACING South this year, as confronting the Grand Duke will bring nasty consequences. You can also display a Pi Yao in the South to appease the Grand Duke.

LaB rEpoRt WoEs...

Whew... finished the lab report at long last.. although there are a few sections that are not completed due to lack of data. Required a duplicate data set but me and justin forgot to do another duplicate for it. Apparently, some of the guys on IVLE forum says no need for a duplicate. Haha... how contradicting...

Had a mini test today (5% of CA) on spectroscopy. Open book. If only the exam open book. Then no stress. Haha.. I love open book exams. Anyway, the test was 8 MCQ and 2 calculations. Dr chin went through question by question and made comments like.. "Oh, everyone's smiling, so I can proceed to the next question." and the like.

So so comical and childlike. Haha... Later on, we wondered whether is she married and whether she got a ring. Then sheena commented that wear ring does not mean married and married does not have to wear ring. Wow.. the imaginations people can come up with when they are bored.

I was really bored. Bored until I took some candid shots of justin and gang in the LT and dinner with easycoy in Clementi. Hee hee..

Practical again tomolo. Wearing that hot lab coat again.. Sigh.

Monday, September 06, 2004

StrEsS...

Before I sleep... I would like to say STRESS!!!!!!! Tests and lab reports together. Sianz!!! If only lab reports are TYPE-WRITTEN, then I would have finished by last Friday!!! Stupid rules! Sad thing is they can't be broken else my grades would dip by 20%.

Argh... off to bed.

Sunday, September 05, 2004

Feng Shui Part III - Education

Feng Shui Part 3 - Education.

Check out your training venue ahead of your scheduled class and firm up the room arrangements to ensure that you face one of your good directions when teaching class. Don't forget that in the year 2001, avoid facing West or SW or S/SE. Draw out your revised room arrangement and ensure that the hotel or administrative support from your clients company makes the necessary arrangements. Ensure that chi is allowed to permeate the room and that there are no obstacles (e.g., if your client allocates a room that is also partially a storage area, request that all the clutter be removed from the room prior to the workshop).

Ensure that the room lights are switched on at least 3 hours before your workshop.

A day before the class or 1.5 hours before the class, do a space clearing of the room by using a Tibetan singing bowl or bell and walk around the room 3 times in a clockwise direction. Make sure that you visualize a positive outcome for your training session. You could also use sandalwood incense but just make sure it does not trigger off any sprinkler system!

Place a small tortoise symbol behind you for support.

Place a small rooster in the SE to peck away at any potential trouble makers!

Place a jade cicada (or simulated jade) on the instructor table if you anticipate any trouble makers.

Create harmony in the workshop by placing a rose quartz stones in a glass discreetly in the SW corner of the room.

If there have been some amount of difficult participants during the workshop , during break time , use a Feng Shui mirror and reflect the room in a circular motion to absorb the negative energy and keep the mirror away immediately ( don't forget to cleanse it later by reflecting the sun for a few seconds and immediately store it away in its pouch ).

If you want recognition for your training abilities, stick a sticker of a phoenix on a red cover book and discreetly place it in the South.

Place posters with positive images ( e.g. images of Calligraphy Brushes or Dragon Carp in the NE will enhance participant development ) and statements to capture the key learnings of the workshop.

If you are using transparencies or the LCD panel , ensure your presentation materials have harmonious symbols and colours ( e.g. avoid using arrows for bullets or sharp objects as this sends killing chi to the participants ).

Use relaxing, classical music during breaks and whenever participants are working on exercises or games to create a conducive learning environment and create wonderful chi vibrations.

At the end of the workshop, get people to draft their action plans on what they would like to improve. Get them to translate this into positive phrased goals and request that they review this frequently.

Don't forget to use symbolic jewellery (such as dragon or phoenix ) or power stones to suit your needs . Check out Lillian's Feng Shui Jewellery collection.

If you anticipate a tough audience or rivalry , wear a jade cicada or a shawl with auspicious symbols (for women ) which you can pick up at Indian stores. A sandalwood fan is also very good in deflecting bad thoughts and intentions.

Stick good luck symbols on your instructor folders.

ArMy OpEn HoUsE 2004...

For the first time I attended one of the SAF open house and was quite glad to say that it was quite a good experience overall. Though there were a few "glitches" like I can't play certain games and clear certain obstacles because I was wearing slippers, it was a interactive and informative trip. Spend my time all the way from 2 pm till 8 pm. But was worth it. Got to fire the SAR 21 too.. Very accurate. Got all 5 shots. Guess it wouldn't be the same with the M16 rifle. Hee hee... Words can't describe wat I want to potray to everyone. Let the pictures talk.


The super puma display.


Simulated battlefield. Get those flags.


Mass display by the various formation including armour, guards and commandoes.


Mass display II.


Awed by wat? I am not sure too.


Take aim with the sniper rifle. You can really aim at the head 100 m away.


The 100 meters range.


Clearing the balancing beam. So nostalgic sia.


The tunnel. Not those Cuchi tunnels in Vietnam. These are 1m x 1m steel pipes. But its pitch dark inside. You have to feel your way around.

Saturday, September 04, 2004

Feng Shui Part II - Children

This second part of the Feng Shui series deals with handling your most expensive investment - children.

Feng Shui is an effective tool to use if you are having problems with your children. If they are misbehaving, not wanting to study, seemingly insensitive to the rest of the family, you should check the feng shui of your home. Many a time, your child is not simply being the little tyrant or brat you think he/she is, he/she could be facing a spot of bad feng shui.

Toilets and Staircases
If your child's bedroom door directly faces a toilet or staircase, the negative energy created will cause your child to be disobedient, rebellious and unmotivated in his/her schoolwork.

To remedy such an affliction, hang a metal windchime above the door to dissipate the negative chi from the staircase or toilet. Hang the windchime on the outside of the bedroom such that when the door closes the windchime is OUTSIDE the bedroom rather than inside.

Sleeping Directions and Conditions
Check your child's sleeping direction and conditions. If your child is sleeping with his/her head pointed to one of his/her bad directions, he/she will not do well, whether in schoolwork, exams, socially with friends or with siblings.

Make sure also your child is not sleeping with a beam directly on top of his/her head. If there is a beam in the room, try to move the bed such that it does not hit down on the child, especially his/her head. Beds should have solid headboards, and the head of the bed should not be placed against a window. Try to position the bed such that the headboard rests against a solid wall. Also, avoid waterbeds. No matter how novel the idea, it symbolizes lack of support during sleep, bringing bad feng shui to the occupant of the bed. Also do not let your child sleep on the floor. This can lead to your child being unsettled and can also bring health problems.

Desk Direction
If your child is to do well in his/her studies, it is vital you position his/her desk such that he/she faces one of his/her auspicious directions while working. Use our online Kua calculator to find your child's good directions.

Education Energizers
For education luck, display a crystal globe in the NE of your child's bedroom or study room. Another useful energizer for study luck is the dragon carp or three carps bearing a crystal globe. They should be displayed in the NE sector.

You should also get a personal crystal point for your child to hold while he/she studies. If right-handed, hold in the left hand, and vice versa if left-handed. While in exams, ask your child to bring out the crystal and place on his/her examination desk. This is a tried and tested method for enhancing luck in exams and has proven to work time and again.

(N.B. Before giving the personal crystal point to your child, soak the crystal in rock salt water for 7 days and 7 nights to cleanse it of other people's energies and negative vibrations which may be present.)

Feng Shui Part I - Career

Bringing you a series of articles related to Feng Shui. In this first part of a 7 part series, we'll look at some ways to boost your luck in your career. Read on...

Dragon Water Fountain
There are few symbols that surpass the Chinese Dragon in popularity amongst those who use Feng Shui. The Dragon is said to create the precious cosmic Chi which brings good fortunes into our homes and workplaces. Displaying the dragon together with moving water is even more potent. Display such a water feature in the North for limitless success in your career, or in the Southeast for plenty of wealth luck.

Crystal Globe for Success
The crystal globe is one of the most powerful energizers for success in fields related to education, literature, publishing, media and communications. If you work in one of these fields, displaying a crystal globe on your desktop where you work will bring you not just success, it will bring you wealth and recognition as well.

Keeping Fish
Keep an aquarium in the North sector of your living room to activate for career luck. The best fish to keep are the arowana or goldfish (nine; eight red and one black). But displaying figurines of fish work just as well as the real thing without the cost and hassle of maintaining an aquarium. If you are displaying the arowana, display nine together for best effect. If you decide to keep real ones, do not feed them with live bait; this brings bad karma. Instead, train your arowana to eat frozen worms or pellets.

Amethyst Tree for Good Relations
There is no fun in going to work if you don't get along with your workmates. To ensure harmony between you and your colleagues, superiors, subordinates and business associates, place an amethyst gem tree on your desk.

Friday, September 03, 2004

BoURnE SuPreMaCy...

This show could have done better without dodgy camera angles and rapid transitions between shots. Gave me a headache trying to figure out what on earth is happening. I know this is a thriller, but they dun have to give the audience the thrill of finding out what the heck is happening when the camera is swerving so fast. Did the camera man got hit by the flying props?

Simply not worth the $7.50. Storyline is so-so and its another predictable kind of movie with a good guy-turned-villian scenario. Definitely not my kind of movie. Prefer sci-fic action flick that last 2 hours or more. I guess thrillers just doesn't thrill me now.

Sypnopsis from IMDB: When a CIA operation to purchase classified Russian documents is blown by a rival agent--who then shows up in the sleepy seaside village where Bourne (Damon)and Marie (Potente) have been living under assumed names--the pair collapse their lives and head out. Bourne, who promised retaliation should anyone from his former life attempt contact, is forced to once again take up his life as a trained assassin to survive.

Sypnopsis from rottentomatoes: The Bourne Identity Following the smash worldwide success of 2002's The Bourne Identity, Universal Pictures brings the second installment of best-selling author Robert Ludlum's series to the screen with Matt Damon returning as trained assassin Jason Bourne in The Bourne Supremacy.

The Bourne Supremacy re-enters the shadowy world of expert assassin Bourne (Damon), who continues to find himself plagued by splintered nightmares from his former life. The stakes are now even higher for the agent as he coolly maneuvers through the dangerous waters of international espionage--replete with CIA plots, turncoat agents and ever-shifting covert alliances--all the while hoping to find the truth behind his haunted memories and answers to his own fragmented past.